Journal Entry 1 by jennymidget from Bellbowrie, Queensland Australia on Saturday, January 21, 2012

A series of machinations by religious and political leaders results in Luke's father as becoming the new Prince of Winchester, and Luke's named as his successor and future "Prince of Princes". He's, on the whole, pleased with his new position, but before he reaches the age of seventeen his mother is murdered, his father is treacherously killed in a battle, and his elder half-brother Peter has engineered his own succession. The new Prince Luke, realizing that his position as a dispossessed heir is precarious, escapes the city for the Sanctuary of the High Seers, where he learns their surprising secrets.