The Choice

Valiant is making his final preparations with his troops before he sets sail for Thule and the liberation of his fathers kingdom. Just as the anchors are being raised, Valiant gets an unexpected and stunning surprise. His father announces that he will not be making the voyage after all. King Willem is determined that the privilege of this fight is one that Valiant has won for himself.

A band of sea-going brigands attacks Val's fleet and seriously damages one of them, forcing Valiant to put in at a small, rugged island for repairs. While he is waiting, Valiant comes to a startling realization...if he follows his quest and liberates the people of Thule from Cynan, he cannot then abandon them without a leader for what will be certain induction into knighthood after his victory at Greystone.

He goes to Merlin for advice, but this time Merlin cannot help him. This is Val's own destiny and it's time for him to take control of it. Val feels that his childhood has truly ended at this moment. And he comes to the decision to see his quest through...even though it may mean forever abandoning his dream of becoming a knight.

Prince Valiant, Arn, Rowanne, Merlin, King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Bryant, Sir Gawain, Lord Maldon, The Baron