Characters

Anastasia

Key events: Anna stumbled on the woman known as “Anastasia the Mysterious” after the tragic destruction of the convent in Dorr. After Anna left, Anastasia was next seen by Kyle who sought her insight into how he could get home. While Kyle was still visiting her, King Lawrence came to speak with the Old Judge – a spirit that Anastasia was supposed to conjure up. What followed was a harrowing encounter that offered King Lawrence no hope.
Key events: Shriveled, old woman with gray hair.
Related characters: Offered her services to King Lawrence, refused service to Kyle
Biblical parallel: The Witch of Endor (I Sam. 28)
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Anna

Background: Visited her grandparents in the town of Odyssey in early 1950’s. While there, Anna entered the world of Marus (by means of an abandoned house in the woods). Returned to Odyssey after what seemed like months, but only three hours had passed.
Physical: 10 years-old during events of “The Chronicle of the Chosen.” Brown eyes while in Odyssey, though in Marus her eyes changed to green and blue.
Key events: Imprisoned for being a spy by King Lawrence. Though nearly sold as a slave, the Old Judge rescued Anna. She lived with the Old Judge for a time, learning to be a seer. Anna reunited with her brother when he and Darien retreated to the Old Judge’s house. Soon after, she was sent to Sister Leona’s convent to learn the ways of the Unseen One. Though she was warned of the convent’s destruction, Anna was not able to prevent the tragic fire and death of her many friends there. Anna put her gifts to use for Darien’s forces, becoming a voice of battle strategy. During the climactic conflict, she was held hostage by the Adrians along with other Marutians… until Darien returned to conquer.
Related characters: Sister of Kyle, pupil of the Old Judge and Sister Leona
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Baron Orkzy

Key events: A double-dealing mercenary, Baron Orkzy offered to give Darien’s forces a safe city in exchange for them becoming his “personal army.” Darien accepted the agreement… and the baron turned a blind eye to the sabotage that Darien’s men performed on his clients (the Monrovians). With his connections to the Adrians, he helped the Marutians understand their plight when they were captured at Lizah.
Physical: Tall, obese man with flamboyant gestures and rich garments
Related characters: Proposed a business arrangement with Darien and co.
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)
Quote: Darien – “In other words, there are people who hate you because you’ll do anything for money.” Baron Orkzy – “Precisely! Straight to the point.” (Darien’s Rise, p. 149)

Colonel Bryson

Related characters: Second-in-command under General Darien
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Colonel Oliver

Related characters: Advisor to General Darien
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Commander Soren

Key events: Called “Palatia’s greatest leader,” Soren was killed by young Darien – with a pocketknife. This occurred before the events in “The Chronicle of the Chosen.”
Related characters: Darien
Biblical parallel: Goliath the giant, killed by David
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Darien

Key events: Asked by King Lawrence to obtain the medals of 100 Palatian officers, Darien completes this mission just as “The Chronicle of the Chosen” begins. He presents 200 Palatian medals to the king at a palace event. Married Michelle, sister of Prince George (though he had been promised marriage to Mary). Darien escapes the king’s assassination plot by visiting the Old Judge’s house, but quickly left there for other destinations. Despite his decisive victory at Kellen, Darien had to retreat to the Valley of the Rocks to face King Lawrence. Darien’s forces were surrounded there, yet were freed by a providential turn of events. Soon after, Darien set up camp in the Territory of Peace and gained support among the people of Marus. He saw through the plot of Baron Orkzy, eventually agreeing to help the Baron but with ulterior motives. Darien was tricked by the enemy forces into abandoning the real battlefield, which he believed led to King Lawrence’s death. Darien mourned the loss of the king, and fulfilled his call by wearing the crown himself.
Related characters: Husband of Michelle, best friend of Prince George
Physical: Around age 25 during events of “The Chronicle of the Chosen.” Curly, dark hair. Grew up as a farm boy.
Biblical parallel: David of Israel
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Edward

Related characters: Head servant at palace of King Lawrence, friend to Darien
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Evelyn

Key events: The house of Darien’s parents was ransacked by King Lawrence’s men, for revenge.
Related characters: Mother of Darien, wife of Torbin
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Frederick, Prince of Albany

Related characters: Husband of Mary (sister of Prince George)
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

General Liddell

Key events: Attempted to kill Darien by sending him into a trap. Liddell was usually by King Lawrence’s side as he plotted against Darien, often providing evil inspiration. He led an army to Darien’s family residence after receiving a tip-off.
Related characters: Subordinate to King Lawrence
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

King Lawrence

Key events: His call to the throne of Marus was identified by the Old Judge many decades before Darien’s Rise. Initially a good king, he has turned evil by the time of Darien’s first great victory (over Commander Soren). King Lawrence does everything within his power to see Darien quietly disappear… whether that is sending him on a useless mission or outright trying to shoot Darien with a crossbow. Darien had an opportunity to kill the king (on a train), but he would not harm one whom the Unseen One had called. The king’s greatest distress came when he learned of Adria, Monrovia and Palatia joining forces to come against Marus. He sought to “speak” with the Old Judge, who had perished; but he knew Anastasia could conjure him up. After being rebuked by the Old Judge and dragging Kyle into battle with him, King Lawrence died a coward.
Related characters: Father of Prince George
Biblical parallel: King Saul, of the Old Testament
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Kyle

Background: Visited his grandparents in the town of Odyssey in early 1950’s. While there, Kyle entered the world of Marus (by means of an abandoned house in the woods). Returned to Odyssey after what seemed like months, but only three hours had passed.
Physical: 12 years-old during events of “The Chronicle of the Chosen.” Blond hair
Key events: In Marus, Kyle joined up with General Darien. He saved Darien’s life by warning him in a fight. Kyle was called “Darien’s protector” after saving Darien a second time, in a deadly trap set by the traitorous General Liddell. Kyle also warned Darien when King Lawrence tried to shoot him with a crossbow. Kyle reunited with his sister when Darien retreated to the Old Judge’s house, escaping another assassination plot at the palace. He hoped against hope that his sister did not perish in the convent fire, and was elated when they found her. Kyle was always by Darien’s side on many journeys. However, the desire to “go home” led Kyle to visit the dark seer Anastasia… where he was captured by King Lawrence and enlisted as his “protector.” He witnessed the king’s tragic death.
Related characters: Protector of Darien, Brother of Anna
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

The Old Judge

Key events: Identified the Unseen One’s call on the lives of both Lawrence (many years before) and Darien – the call to be king. After rescuing Anna from being sold as a slave, the Old Judge taught her from his wisdom then sent her to Sister Leona. He harbored Darien and Kyle for a time. He died peacefully in his sleep, shortly after Darien’s victory in Kellen.
Related characters: Teacher of Anna, Prophet to King Lawrence and Darien
Biblical parallel: The prophet and last of the judges, Samuel
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)
Quote: “We’re surrounded by men of little imagination and no faith.” – The Old Judge (Darien’s Rise, p. 48)

Oram

Key events: He witnessed before King Lawrence that Sister Leona was in league with Darien. Then, in exchange for land offered by the king, Oram burned down the convent in Dorr where Sister Leona and Anna lived.
Related characters: Accuser of Sister Leona
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Prince Andrew

Related characters: Brother of Prince George
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Prince George

Key events: Supportive of Darien and his call as king, Prince George did everything possible to mend the situation between his mad father and Darien. However, it was not to be. George had many secret meetings with Darien’s forces, notably in Kellen when he warned of King Lawrence’s imminent arrival.
Related characters: Son of King Lawrence, best friend to Darien
Biblical parallel: Jonathan, son of King Saul and best friend to David
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Princess Michelle

Key events: Married Darien in a palace ceremony. The next day, she helped save Darien from an assassination attempt by her father.
Related characters: Wife of Darien, brother of Prince George, daughter of King Lawrence
Biblical parallel: Michal, wife of David
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Prince William

Related characters: Brother of Prince George
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Sister Leona

Key events: For further instruction in the ways of the Unseen One, Anna was sent to Sister Leona’s convent in Dorr. Sister Leona was accused of being in league with Darien, and King Lawrence secretly ordered the destruction of the convent – which led to her tragic death.
Related characters: Teacher of Anna, Keeper of Commander Soren’s sword
Biblical parallel: Ahimelech the priest (I Sam. 22)
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Titus

Key events: Ordered to sell Anna to slave traders, Titus failed in this when the Old Judge confronted him and rescued Anna.
Related characters: Subordinate to King Lawrence and General Liddel
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)

Torbin

Key events: The house of Darien’s parents was ransacked by King Lawrence’s men, for revenge.
Related characters: Father of Darien, husband of Evely
Manuscript: “The Chronicle of the Chosen” (Darien’s Rise)