Who is Ravan the Great and what is he after? What events caused him to become the widely feared "Ravan the Great?"
Born Crest 8, 375 to a slave under the Earl of Rivas, Ravan was quickly sold to work at a slaughterhouse where he would grow up slaughtering animals with numerous other boys. And that is only the beginning of the unfortunate history that is the life of Ravan of Rivas. Fraught with anguish, strife, and betrayal, the many years which formed the slave boy into the powerful man we fear are brought to the surface in these pages.
From the creator of the mysterious man in the silver cloak first introduced in "The Key: Book 2 of The Rose Tree Chronicles," comes a series of tragic tales chronicling the events of Ravan of Rivas. While his mysterious ways deepen as "The Rose Tree Chronicles" continues, this backstory uncovers the intriguing whys and hows behind his complicated actions.

The Tragedy of Ravan the Great: A Rose Tree Chronicles Story

The morning after their jotnar palace break-in, Lozano had been up early and he had awakened Quinn and Declan when he had returned to the room from breakfast. Slowly they both rose from bed. 


 “How’s your injury, Montresor?” Quinn asked. 


 Declan observed his bandaged ankle. “It could probably use a redressing before we head off.” 


 “I’ll take care of that for you,” Lozano offered. 


 “No, I’m perfectly capable Ackerman,” Declan said waving him off. 


 “Very well,” Lozano replied. “Well, I’ve already had breakfast. I think I’ll head to the market and restock on supplies for the road. Do either of you need anything while I’m there?” 


 “I could use more tors and dried fruit,” Declan said as he unwrapped his soiled bandage. 


 “Tors and dried fruit,” Lozano noted. “How about you, Captain?” 


 Quinn paused in thought after pulling on his boots. “I suppose the same. And you know what, while you’re at it, do you mind sending my report off to the emperor?” 


Chapter Twenty: The Execution