Ravenskull (manga)
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Ravenskull is an Original English-language manga
written by Chris Vogler and illustrated by Elmer Damaso. It has been published by Seven Seas Entertainment
. The story is written as a sequel to Sir Walter Scott
's Ivanhoe
and takes place during the reign of King Richard I of England
. The manga features characters from Ivanhoe, including Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, and historical figures, such as Prince John
.
knight
in England
that loves a woman, Rebecca of York, who loves his worst enemy——Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe. In a sudden madness, he kidnaps her and Sir Ivanhoe and takes her to his brother's castle
at Front-de-Boeuf. The castle is attacked by Robin Hood
's archers, and Sir Brian flees, taking Rebecca with him. Sir Ivanhoe is released from the castle's dungeon. His actions are blamed on Rebecca, who the court believes is a witch
because she is a healer. To save her life, Rebecca demands a trial by combat; a knight would fight for her against another, one representing the defense and another for the prosecution. Sir Brian is forced to fight for the prosecution. He is defeated, dies, and his love takes him off to properly bury him. Rebecca is transported to a bizarre spiritual world in which she guides Sir Brian back from death.
A curse is placed on Rebecca and Sir Brian for venturing towards death and returning to life. The head of the Templars tells them that the Talisman of Arbatel might save their souls.
Original English-language manga
Original English-language manga or OEL manga is the term commonly used to describe comic books or graphic novels in the "international manga" genre of comics whose language of original publication is English...
written by Chris Vogler and illustrated by Elmer Damaso. It has been published by Seven Seas Entertainment
Seven Seas Entertainment
Seven Seas Entertainment is a publishing company located in Los Angeles, California. It was originally dedicated to the publication of original manga, but now publishes licensed manga and novels, as well as select webcomics...
. The story is written as a sequel to Sir Walter Scott
Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time....
's Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe is a historical fiction novel by Sir Walter Scott in 1819, and set in 12th-century England. Ivanhoe is sometimes credited for increasing interest in Romanticism and Medievalism; John Henry Newman claimed Scott "had first turned men's minds in the direction of the middle ages," while...
and takes place during the reign of King Richard I of England
Richard I of England
Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Count of Nantes, and Overlord of Brittany at various times during the same period...
. The manga features characters from Ivanhoe, including Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, and historical figures, such as Prince John
John of England
John , also known as John Lackland , was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death...
.
Plot
Ravenskull is about Sir Brian De Bois Guilbert, a TemplarKnights Templar
The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon , commonly known as the Knights Templar, the Order of the Temple or simply as Templars, were among the most famous of the Western Christian military orders...
knight
Knight
A knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
that loves a woman, Rebecca of York, who loves his worst enemy——Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe. In a sudden madness, he kidnaps her and Sir Ivanhoe and takes her to his brother's castle
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
at Front-de-Boeuf. The castle is attacked by Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
's archers, and Sir Brian flees, taking Rebecca with him. Sir Ivanhoe is released from the castle's dungeon. His actions are blamed on Rebecca, who the court believes is a witch
Witchcraft
Witchcraft, in historical, anthropological, religious, and mythological contexts, is the alleged use of supernatural or magical powers. A witch is a practitioner of witchcraft...
because she is a healer. To save her life, Rebecca demands a trial by combat; a knight would fight for her against another, one representing the defense and another for the prosecution. Sir Brian is forced to fight for the prosecution. He is defeated, dies, and his love takes him off to properly bury him. Rebecca is transported to a bizarre spiritual world in which she guides Sir Brian back from death.
A curse is placed on Rebecca and Sir Brian for venturing towards death and returning to life. The head of the Templars tells them that the Talisman of Arbatel might save their souls.