Edward II's (1307-27) reign was plagued with military and political incompetence. He was concerned not with the deeds of chivalry but in fulfilling his own desires. So dangerous were the men he allowed to control him that it bred a sinister and violent culture not seen in England for centuries.

Characters

Edward II - King of England 

Edward I (longshanks) - Father of Edward II and former King of England 

Isabella of France - Queen of England, Princess and daughter of Phillip IV, King of France

Henry III - Father of Edward I and former King of England 

Piers Gaveston - Gason noble, earl of Cornwall and favourite of the King

Earl of Lancaster - the King's cousin and a powerful noble

Roger Mortimer - noble and ally of the earl of Lancaster

Robert the Bruce - King of Scots

Simon de Montfort - revolutionary noble from Henry III's court

Giles d'Argentan - legendary knight

Despenser senior and Despenser junior - nobles and favourites of the King

Prince Edward - Edward II's son and heir 

Phillipa of Hainault - betrothed to Prince Edward

Christopher Marlowe - Elizabethan playwright 

Music: Borgar by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)