Duke Roger of Conte was next in line for the throne after Prince Jonathan. He conspired to kill the king, queen and prince slowly, over the course of years, so that their deaths might appear natural and he could take the throne without question. He was a powerful mage, and arranged it so that anyone in a position to suspect him would find they were simply not inclined to think of it for very long.
During her Ordeal, Alanna broke through this spell. After she was knighted she broke into his rooms and found evidence of his crime, which she then presented to the court. Roger demanded trial by combat, and Alanna killed him.
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Duke Roger of Conte was next in line for the throne after Prince Jonathan. He conspired to kill the king, queen and prince slowly, over the course of years, so that their deaths might appear natural and he could take the throne without question. He was a powerful mage, and arranged it so that anyone in a position to suspect him would find they were simply not inclined to think of it for very long.
During her Ordeal, Alanna broke through this spell. After she was knighted she broke into his rooms and found evidence of his crime, which she then presented to the court. Roger demanded trial by combat, and Alanna killed him.