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

Screams, howls, and various screeching continued beyond the heavy Temple doors. Ravan stood there for a long moment, pressed against the door, feeling as though only he could keep it shut against the soul-hunting creatures beyond. He breathed a deep, stabilizing breath and slid down the door beside Zair on the floor, who was hyperventilating. 


 “Steady your breathing, Zair,” said Ravan. “Before you lose consciousness.” 


 “He’s dead,” said Zair. “Adrian’s dead! What am I going to do?” 


 “We can still finish this mission.” 


 Zair jumped to his feet. “No, you don’t understand! How do I face the Northern Council after this? This was my fault!” 


 “Adrian fell on the first night! And it was my fault! I can’t stand before the Council and explain this to them, I can’t!” 


 “Who said they have to know how it happened?” Ravan asked. “Change the story to one that leaves you mostly out of the picture. You have plenty of time to come up with something.” 


Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Southern Arts