Swords of Orlandia: Throne Into Chaos (2008)

A continuation of the story and setting from Swords of Orlandia (2008), Swords of Orlandia 2: Throne Into Chaos once again dealt with the royal family of Orlandia.

A recap of the story was provided the following year to help launch Swords of Orlandia III: The Khaz'Radan Prophecy. It is below:

Characters
King Horus – a right good king beloved by his people, the victim of an untimely death in a riding accident. The twin Sword of Orlandia which was the servant of all that is good and righteous was wielded by our fair King in battle against his brother.

Prince Hesperus – brother to the king, but lost to the darkness of an ancient prophecy as told to him by a Raven/Crow. Run through by his brother Horus’ sword at the hand of the Lady Rayne to save her betrothed. Though older than Horus by only a few years he appears decades older.

Prior to his death Herperus has begun to spiral toward the darkness and his outward appearance showed it. He is gaunt and pale, skin so pale as to be translucent with dark purple veins appearing at his temples and on his hand. Cold unfriendly eyes deep set and framed by thin dark eyebrows, an almost constant snarl set upon his lips with a thin strip of a beard which dangles slightly below his chin. His hair as pale as his skin is worn in a Mohawk.

Queen Rayne – She reigned next to her husband for nearly 17 years before his untimely death. Though she did many good things for the people, the one thing that was most important was to deliver a healthy son to Orlandia, the heir apparent to the throne, Prince Validus.

A pretty moon-faced woman of slender build (but well busted), always with a ready smile. She is usually seen in her regal, courtly gowns of blue or purple trimmed with white & gold (sample sketch available).

She and the King have raised their son knowing he will be the next King, and with the passing of Horus that responsibility has come much too soon. Rayne is strong, though sad at losing the love of her life.

Prince Validus ­ - Saddened by the loss of his father, the young Prince has been keeping to himself, and as his mother says seems more and more like his uncle before his death. Sulky and brooding he has begun to stray off the path of goodness.

Recap
(Summary from Orlandia III: The Khaz'Radan Prophecy)

