Deorthas

The land in which the Shield, Sword, and Crown trilogy take place.

History
About 1,000 years before the book trilogy, the land of Deorthas was wracked with war. King Deor united the warring tribes and established the united kingdom of Deorthas, with himself as its king. Towards the end of his reign, a great famine swept through the land. Deor went to the priests of the old gods and asked for help. The priests said the gods would help in return for Deor's life.

After Deor's sacrifice, his son, King Brend, received the three ancient artifacts: the Shield of Stars, the Sword of Waters, and the Crown of Earth.

During the reign of King Regalis several centuries later, another famine swept through the land. Regalis sacked the countryside to bring food to the city. The city and country folk became embittered toward each other, and during the time The Hidden arose. It was also during his reign that the three artifacts were lost.

When Prince Edoran's father died, Regent Pettibone assumed control over Deorthas, ruling in Edoran's name. After uncovering a plot to overthrow him, Pettibone arrested Justice Holis and several other nobleman. Holis' clerk, Weasel, was able to lead a rebellion in the palace. During the rebellion, Pettibone was killed and Holis became the regent.

A couple months afterwards, The Falcon, as lord commander of the army and navy, attempted to overthrow Holis and become the regent. She failed and was eventually killed. Edoran was then anointed king by Sandeman, high priest of the old gods.

List of Kings/Rulers

 * King Deor
 * King Brend
 * King Regalis
 * Regent Pettibone
 * Justice Holis
 * Prince Edoran