The Legend of Prince Valiant

The kingdom of Thule has fallen under the attack of King Sinnin and his massive army. The forces of King Willam manage to hold out until their ruler drops his guard during the battle. Sinnin wins the day and forces the survivors, including young Prince Valiant, to sail to a primitive land far from their home. But Valiant eventually learns that Destiny does not intend for him to wallow in exile for long.

The two would-be knights run afoul of Sheriff Robert when they stop him from abducting Rowanne (the blacksmiths daughter). Their stay at her home that evening reveals that she is far from a typical maiden in distress: the young woman has spirit and a deadly aim with a bow and arrow. The visit takes a near fatal turn when Robert comes to exact revenge for his humiliating defeat. Valiant and Arn also have to contend with Roberts powerful brother Duncan when word of their quest reaches him.

While renovating the ruins of the Castle Keep to suit their needs, the trio are interrupted by a wild boars attack. Valiant tracks the wounded animal and falls into some underground caves inhabited by an insane old Viking named Tor. Rowanne and Arn venture into the caves to save Valiant from Tors death traps; for some reason Arns behavior grows increasingly irratic. Can our heroes survive long enough to learn why this aged Viking is waging war on them?

Rolf, Valiants old mentor, has come to Camelot both to deliver a letter from King Willam and spend some time with his beloved pupil. But the prince is too angry to read what his father has to say and too busy training with Sir Bryant and Sir Gawain to make time for his friend. Arn provides some measure of comfort for Rolf but cannot displace his yearning to reconnect with the young man he has loved like a son. Valiant must learn the hard way that he should take advantage of his friends presence while he can.

Sir Mordreds triumphant return after laying siege to the Vikings is bittersweet for our heroes. While they are awestruck to see the kings champion and dear friend in person, they are saddened by the knowledge that this latest battle with the Vikings could have been avoided. Valiant, Arn, and Rowanne are more determined than ever to discover the identity of the traitor within Camelots walls. This search for the truth brings the prince to the attention of two powerful new enemies who need him silenced to further their own agendas.

On the day that Ian, Warrior King of Kengary, comes to Camelot to negotiate an alliance with Arthur, Baron Draconarius and his brother Robert arrive to seek aid from Arthur. Arthur barely restrains his deep-rooted hatred for Duncan as Guinevere offers him food and shelter for the night. Duncan repays this kindness by plotting to sabatoge the negotiations with Kengary. Soon the kings faith in his New Order is put to the test when the barons actions go too far and Ian demands justice by the sword.

With Arthur and Guinevere gone, Lady Morgana seizes an opportunity to rid herself of long-time rival Merlin once and for all. She poisons the old wizard with a sleeping potion that traps him in a dream world that she controls. The trio only has a day to save him and seeks help from an eccentric alchemist named ""The Mighty Oom."" Rowanne tests the antidote he gives them and falls seriously ill, which forces her two friends to confront their feelings for her.

Arthur and Guinevere are looking forward to spending a quiet wedding anniversary together at Cannonwald. But it isnt long before the entire castle is in an uproar. When the king is severely wounded during an ambush, Guinevere distracts herself by taking charge of Excalibur and a couple refugees from the woods. One of these refugees is a lovely young lady who manages to charm everyone in the castle except for a suspicious Rowanne.

The charismatic Prince Edwin is a new favorite in Camelot and holds a special interest to Rowanne after he saves her life. Both he and Prince Valiant appear to be the most likely candidates to win a coveted commission that could soon lead to knighthood. Valiants barely contained jealousy of Edwin only drives Rowanne away from him and closer to her enthusiastic admirer. Sir Gawain and Sir Bryant expect some fighting to take place amongst these hot-headed youths; when it does, the results take everyone by surprise.

The suspicious behavior of Sir Gideon, a legendary Knight of the Round Table whose hand was cut off by the Bronze Knight, arouses the attention of Sir Giles. The young knight enlists Valiants help in investigating the matter; this leads to the discovery of an extortion scheme taking place at the Twilingham silver mine. Although Valiant wonders if Giless feelings for Gideons betrothed are clouding his judgement, he still encourages his friend to bring his accusation to the king. Yet Giless fear of losing his standing as a new knight could very well prevent the truth from coming out.

Dragons are being blamed for a series of devastating attacks that are obliterating Camelots fortresses. Sir Bryant and the trio visit the estate of Lord Maldon to see what he knows, but the son of one of Arthurs old enemies refuses to treat the threat seriously. Furthermore, there is a secret project going on deep in Maldons bell factory that the group suspects could mean trouble. Valiants attempt to secretly spy on their host leads to a revelation that could spell the end for Camelot.

Our heroes journey back to the marsh in order to enlist King Willam to join in the fight for Thule. On their way, they are ambushed by a bullying brute named Vladimir who has been plundering the countryside with his band of thugs. Valiant orchestrates their escape and the entire group finds refuge in Arns hometown. Upon learning that his old friends are living in a constant state of fear, Arn wonders if he should permanently stay behind and help them defend their homes against Vladimir.

Prince Valiant and his army land at Thule and lay siege to the castle with the help of the local peasants. Our heroes have an extra card to play when Dylan is taken hostage during a skirmish. The prince relies on Merlin, Arn, and Rowanne to oversee his design to tunnel underneath the castle and cut off its water supply. But this plan could be ruined when King Willam gets captured by Sinnin while trying to do things his own way.

Reports of Mordreds intentions to wage war against Arthur have reached Camelot, so the king has sent Sir Valiant to lead a small group in investigating the matter. The prince is completely dedicated to conducting himself properly on his first important mission as a knight (much to his friends displeasure). So when Dennis is seriously injured while under his protection, Valiant throws caution to the wind in his efforts to save his young squire. This leads to some dangerous confrontations with two familiar faces and an unruly army of mercenaries.

An attempt is made on Merlins life by a member of the Brotherhood of the Black Rose. But the wizard is more concerned about the threat this group poses to Arthur, who is away on a hunting trip with King Lot. It is vital that Excalibur be delivered to the king before the dual threats of the Brotherhood and a band of Saxons overtake his small hunting party. While on this journey, Merlin relates the true story of the Sword in the Stone to Valiant and Dennis.

In the kingdom of Cathington, young Prince Henry cannot seem to do anything to make his father proud. The severity with which King Donovan punishes his son for his failures sharply contrasts with the generosity he displays to his subjects and guests. Among the kings current guests is Prince Valiant, who senses that both father and son are troubled in some way. And then there is the mystery of the unknown flute player whose sad melody haunts the castle...

An ordinary mission brings Valiant into contact with an old friend he has not seen since Thule was first conquered. Lorne, an old teacher of the princes, has been using his expertise as a strategist to train peasants to defend their homes from danger. Valiant offers the former Man-at-Arms a chance to once again plan and fight for a royal cause by returning with him to Camelot. But is Lorne still up to the challenge of entering into combat amongst seasoned warriors?

Lucitain refugees are journeying to the town of Serenity to start a new life in Camelot, so Sir Valiant is sent there to ensure their resettlement goes smoothly. Rowanne accompanies him in order to visit her cousin Carl, whom she hasnt seen in years. The pair arrive only to learn that Carl - as well as the rest of the native town inhabitants - has been experiencing hard times ever since the Lucitains arrived. Valiant and Rowanne must do some investigating to uncover the real source of Serenitys trouble.

The trios mission to aid the town of Rheged in its reconstruction efforts leads to a joyful reunion between Arn and his old friend Harold. The pair grows closer than ever as Arn meets Harolds family and hears Harolds dream of Arns future knighthood. Things take a horrible turn when Harolds old deception comes back to haunt him. The resulting tragedy infects Arn with a violent desire for revenge that not even Valiant and Rowanne can talk him out of.

Three lucky youths will be chosen from those competing in the Queens Festival Competition to train for knighthood in Camelot. Before the festival begins, Rowanne meets a sweet young woman named Fiona who idolizes her and wants to be a knight. Rowanne decides her new friend has as much right to compete as any young man and makes sure that she is signed up. Yet she begins to regret this when Fiona proves to be too impressive a rival both on and off the combat field.

A message from King Hugo asks that Camelots army be send to the Misty Isles to help defeat a barbarian army. Arthurs knights, who have always believed that realm to be a myth, are suprised that their king plans to help the man who once tried to usurp his throne. It falls to Valiant to lead Arn, Rowanne, and 100 men across dangerous waters to reach the island nation. The prince then finds an unexpected source of beauty and spirit residing within these dreary shores.

The people of Camelot give Mordred a heros welcome when he returns in the company of Valiant and his party. King Arthur is less than pleased by this turn of events - the same goes for Valiant, who is hostile towards his old foe as well as the Princess Aleta. Revealing the events of the past voyage is the only way for Camelots enemies to be driven from its shores. Can Rowanne put her jealousy aside and do whats right for the kingdom?

Trouble is brewing in Christendon in the form of a secret rebellion among soldiers loyal to Sir Mordreds philosophy. King Arthur, aware of this threat, advises Valiant to watch himself around Aleta since she may pose a threat to Camelot. The prince, once sure of Aletas feelings and loyalties, finds himself doubting the princess when he learns that she intends to sail back to the Misty Isles. His efforts to find proof of her true affiliation leads him right to the inner circle of Christendons traitorous rebellion.

The kingdom of Arcadia, a longtime ally of Camelot, is celebrating a Silver Jubilee in honor of Queen Eleanoras twenty-five year reign. Guinevere is positively giddy at the prospect of being reunited with her oldest and dearest friend after ten long years. The two women pick up their friendship right where they left off and devote most of the festivities to catching up. This joyous reunion turns sour when the trio reveals to the queen exactly what Eleanora has been up to in the years theyve been separated.

The neighboring kingdom of Velquin would make a powerful ally for Camelot, so Arthur and Guinevere decide to meet with King Edward to discuss the matter. While Edward appears to be open to embracing the ideals of the New Order, his sister Sadisa is a firm believer in her peoples tradition of conquest. This tense and delicate situation grows profoundly worse when Arthur is poisoned during dinner. Can Guinevere continue the peace talks while her husband is dying and the knights are ready to wage war?

All Valiant, Arn, Rowanne, Dennis, and Merlin want to do is attend the nearby Spring Festival in peace. But one disaster after another befalls them on what should be a simple journey. The minor inconveniences eventually escalate into serious danger when the unarmed group wanders into a nortoriously lawless area. An abnormally tense Valiant grows angry at Dennis for inventing childish schemes to solve their problems - as it turns out, one of those dreams holds the key to their salvation.

A recurring nightmare involving a golden serpent has the prince worried about his future and the safety of Camelot. Merlin tries to reassure him that some dreams are just dreams and sends him on a mission to see The Mighty Oom. While there, Valiants dream grows more vivid and deadly - he can feel that something bad is coming. What eventually does come threatens Camelot as well as a lovely young woman Valiant meets.

An unexpected death the day before a royal christening seems to signal the approach of some great calamity. That calamity comes when Merlin is kidnapped while under Rowannes protection. Very rapidly, Rowanne begins feeling isolated from everyone she trusts as accusations from the people of Northland are thrown at her. How she responds to the situation could end her future at Camelot as well as her relationships with Valiant and Arn.

The time has come for Rowanne to face King Arthur and ask for forgiveness. She has her chance in Northland in the days preceding Michaels coronation, but she gets distracted by Michaels attentions to her. The future king should be paying more attention to Selena and the threat she poses to his reign. Its up to Valiant and Merlin to keep an eye on the cunning sage and see that the coronation goes as planned.

War is brewing between Northland and Grafton, both of whom have signed treaties with Camelot and expect the kingdom to send its armies to help. King Arthur refuses to choose between his allies until he knows the cause of the trouble. He makes arrangements for the trio to find a diplomatic solution to the problem, not knowing that the rulers of Northland and Grafton both lack a clear sense of what is going on. There is an outside force orchestrating this unrest; this force is determined to use our heroes deaths to ensure that Camelot gets swept into a war it cannot win.

A convocation of the worlds greatest scholars is being held in Camelot under Merlins direction. The wizards pleasure at the wonderful turnout turns to fear when he spots a face from a past event he has long kept hidden from Arthur. His terror at being exposed causes him to shun virtually everyone at the celebration, including his old friend The Mighty Oom. But a series of mysterious accidents may force Merlin to confess his greatest shame to preserve the safey of those he loves.

Lord Maldon and his follower Allen have stepped up their efforts to generate civil unrest between foreigners and native Camelotians. One of their schemes forces Valiant to return to Camelot for the sake of an injured loved one. Once home, he learns that King Arthur intends on taking advantage of the upcoming Sword and the Stone Celebration to set in motion a plan to help combat Mordreds forces. What shocks the prince, the queen, and the other Knights of the Round Table about this plan is that their king must die for it to succeed.

The battle with Mordreds forces is fast approaching and things do not look good for our heroes. Aleta and her army could offer Camelot the support it currently lacks from its people, but only if Lord Maldon does not act on his suspicions of the Queen of the Misty Isles. Meanwhile, Allen returns to the Chapel of the Sword and the Stone and uncovers far more than he was sent to find. Could his discovery save the New Order from oblivion, or are Valiant, Arn, Rowanne, and their army doomed to be crushed by Mordreds superior numbers?