Adara Harrington, the wife of Henry Augustus Moriarty, an Anglo-Irish Lord of Kerry, Ireland gave birth to their only son, Quinlan, on August 5th, 1519. He was sent away from home at the age of 10 by his parents in hope that he would find a better life for himself far from the power struggle amongst the Gaelic chieftains at home. He was to live as a page with his distant cousin, a country knight in Durham, England. Raised to be responsible and appreciate hard work, Quinlan enjoyed growing up on the farm. At the age 15 young Quinlan was quickly approaching manhood and decided to see the country. Traveling west to the county of Cumberland, to the city of Carlisle, Quinlan entered a city bustling with activity as their yearly tournament we under way. Seeking excitement, Quinlan approached CarlisleCastle. Large for his size he managed to enter a competition for sword fighting and won. He continued to win throughout the day and was named champion at the tournaments end. Found to be a stranger and underage, he feared a punishment, but a knight famous in the area stepped forth and asked the young man with so much promise and skill if he wished to become his squire. With great relief and joy, Quinlan accepted the offer and became the Squire to Sir William Renshaw, a knight from a Isle Kingdom off the coast of Scotland.

Though a Knight of the Kingdom of Coreathea, Sir William felt a loyalty to the people of England as both his birth home and his location of his family. Staying behind after serving as a military guard to the royal family as they traveled, Sir William became ensnared in the politics of England and Scotland. Hoping to help protect his family he stayed and fought and Quinlan fought by his side learning and growing as both a man and as a fighter, knowing that when the time came that they would be traveling to a strange land that Sir William called home.

In the fall of 1542 after a fierce battle against a raid from Scotland, Squire Quinlan, was knighted on the field of battle in gratitude for his valiant bravery. The next few years they continued fighting side by side against any that would attack Sir William’s hometown. As the years passed Sir Williams parents passed on and his ties to the area grew less and less and his desire to return to his island home grew harder and harder to suppress. In 1556, Sir William was sent a letter of summons to travel to Spain to escort Duchess Kathryne of the Kingdom of Coreathea, daughter to the King, home after a failed marriage. Thrilled with the opportunity to go home, William left immediately and Quinlan chose to accompany him on his travels.

The journey from Spain back to Coreathea went all but unnoticed as Quinlan spent every waking moment enjoying the company of Duchess Kathryne. They knew within a short time that they were soul mates, perfect for each other and couldn’t bring themselves to not be near each other, but they knew that it was but a dream to think that a knight might be allowed to be married to a Duchess. Once home, Kathryne was rushed to the deathbed of her father. She spent her days beside him and expressed her heart for her knight to him. The day of his death the king gave Kathryne his blessing and told her that he would wish for her to follow her heart and as her sister would be queen, he saw no reason for her not to be happy and would not ask her to marry for political gain again. 6 months later after her sister was named queen, Sir Quinlan and Duchess Kathryne were married. For the next year they enjoyed life at the castle with their daughter and grew to love each other and their family more every day. After Kathryne’s sister was overthrown with a violent uprising from the citizens, the reluctant Duchess Kathryne took the throne and was crowned queen. Sir Quinlan Moriarty, naturally took the throne beside hers as king with the support of the populace, and lived to protect and love his family and his kingdom.

Over the next few years the queen remained unable to travel as her health continued to decline. She died when Kathryne was 3 years old. Neither saw their family again during those few years. After the queen died Kathryne was left to be raised by the French court as a special favor to the king. Kathryne, as only a second daughter, was never expected to take the crown. The two childhood friends, King Charles and King Richard agreed to Kathryne being raised in France. During her childhood she was taught the romantic languages as well as English and some German and a great appreciation for the arts, music and dance. She was treated well and loved by her extended family, but grew anxious to know her true family in Coreathea and restlessness grew. In the summer of her 16th birthday her father sent for her. She was to be married to a Spanish King, King Charles Burleigh. With great excitement she traveled back to England with her ladies and remaining court and began to prepare for her wedding travels. She would be sent to Spain. The next year all plans were made and the long journey from the island of Coreathea to Spain began. After a beautiful wedding, the misery of being in a loveless marriage began. And 18 years later, after much bartering and argument, King Charles agreed to a divorce. Kathryne was returned to Coreathea, only asking for one thing; the beautiful little girl that was theirs, but truly only hers, Keira Margaurite Burleigh.

Upon her return to her homeland, Kathryne was faced with the impending death of her father. A Her heart soared, and though she deeply moarned the loss of her beloved father, she felt a joy that nothing could dim that was burning like fire in her soul.

After the our Queen’s older sister was overthrown with a violent uprising from the citizens, the reluctant Duchess Kathryne took the throne and was crowned queen. Her husband, Sir Quinlan Moriarty, naturally took the throne beside hers as king with the support of the populace. The people rejoiced and all settled well in our kingdom.The king and queen love both the kingdom and it’s people and peace now flourishes throughout our land. The King and Queen, with the help of the Marquessa, and the entire populace of the island, now venture forth into the unknown.