Literary Update

Well, here it is. The most detailed post on my latest literary work. I have a total of 90 pages written for my story in a pad by my bed. Here is a brief summary of what my first draft was like; I’ve made several plot effecting changes, in order to make the story a tad more realistic and accurate to the Medieval Times.

- Main Characters -

Benedict: King of the country

Lydia: His queen

Edward: the son of the King’s advisor, Edgar.

Victoria, the princess, their daughter.

Richard: Benedict’s faithful knight.

Brother Xavier: A knight in the Order of the Knights of the Holy Cross.

Grandmaster Charles: Grandmaster of the Knights of the Holy Cross.

Edger: Edward’s father, a faithful servant to the King and Queen.

- Plotline -

So here it goes: Benedict is aging, and realizes that he must find an heir to the throne. He knows he ought to give it to his son, but Edward is more or less an irresponsible man who would bring the kingdom down. So he plans to arrange a marriage between Richard and Victoria, so that Richard would become his son-in-law, and he would be able to aquire the throne through relation.

As far as I have written, Benedict has told Richard of his wish. Richard is hestitant, but excepts in obedience to his King. Now, I’m planning on having Edward do something to disrupt the plans…

- Revision -

As I mentioned above, I’ve changed Edward from being the King’s son, to becoming the son of the King’s adviser. He conspires to do away with Richard, but at a feast, the poisoned goblet meant for Richard is unknowingly switched with the King’s. Edward quickly siezes the chance of his mistake to throw the responsibility of the King’s death on Richard, who is off conversing with Victoria while the poison works in Benedict’s system. There are no witness of Richard and Victoria being together during that period of time, so Edward is able to turn the people against the King’s favored Knight, forcing Richard to taken under protection by the Lord Bishop. The bishop realizes that Richard’s life is in imminent danger, and sends him off with a guide (Father Francis), to take refuge at the Monastery of the Knights of the Holy Cross. (A Military Religious Order, like that of the Templars and Hospitallers.)

- Inspirations -

My biggest and most reliable source of inspiration is that of History itself.  Reading the History of the Franks, The Chronicles of the Crusades, and the Life of St. Louis, have all helped me in understanding the nature of chivalry, warfare, and royalty.  Music has had an important part in shaping my story, and as of now, I have scored part of my story to some soundtracks.  I’ve drawn my idea for a Military Order from that of the Knights of St. John, and the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon.  I decided that I wanted something original in the story, so why not create your own military order?  You don’t see people creating those now-adays! lol