Much of Chapter II, “The Sword of Kings,” is taken up by the appearance, victorious attack, and ultimate disappearance of a ghost army....

The “Dragon Kingdom” is more fully developed in later chapters. It is based on the Anglo Saxon Kingdom of Mercia when, in the 6th-7th...

Ludeca A historic King of Mercia from 826-827. Little is known of him, and he appears to have come from outside the royal family. He was...