Farseer Trilogy · Character
Regal Farseer
Also known as Prince Regal, Regal, Regal Farrow
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1
Prince Regal glides through rooms like a gilded shadow, his fair features and petulant mouth hinting at appetites ever unsatisfied. There's a chill in his blond elegance, a beauty that feels as sharp as polished steel. His presence stirs unease, like a smile that doesn't reach the eyes.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- young adult
- First appears
- Book 1
- Books
- 1
Prince Regal emerges as the ambitious Farseer prince with fair Farrow looks and a slender princely frame, petulant and scheming beneath his handsome facade. As antagonist to Fitz, he undermines the bastard at every turn, allying with his mother against Verity and forging treacherous paths with the Mountain Kingdom. His petty cruelties and lust for power culminate in betrayals that fracture the court, transforming him from mere rival to existential threat to the realm.
Description
Handsome blond man, fair Farrow features, petulant mouth, slender build Man with immense dark eye in Skill-vision, indulges in fine clothing, oiled curls.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
King Shrewdfather/son
Shrewd favors Regal after Chivalry's abdication, spoiling him and giving him political influence, despite being aware of Regal's ambition and flaws.
- TQ
The Queenson/mother
Regal is deeply influenced by his mother's ambition and shares her disdain for his half-brothers and Fitz, actively working to advance his own position.
- G
GalenSkillmaster/prince
Galen is a loyal supporter of Regal and his mother, seeing Regal as the rightful heir. He actively works to advance Regal's position and undermine Verity and Fitz.
FitzChivalry Farseerconflicting source relationships
Regal despises Fitz, viewing him as a threat to his succession and a constant reminder of Chivalry's 'failure.' He actively plots Fitz's downfall and death.
Story so far
BOOK 1Assassin's Apprentice
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 1Fitz's Arrival at BuckkeepThe six-year-old bastard son of Prince Chivalry is delivered to Moonseye and then brought to Buckkeep by Burrich. His presence causes Prince Chivalry to abdicate the throne, fundamentally altering the line of succession. - Book 1
Ch. 22The Poisoning of Prince RuriskDuring the wedding festivities in Jhaampe, Fitz is caught between conflicting orders from Regal and his own conscience. He confronts Rurisk and Kettricken, but Rurisk drinks pre-poisoned wine and dies, leading to Fitz killing Cob in self-defense. - Book 1
Ch. 23Verity Kills Galen via the SkillTrapped and nearly drowned by Regal, Fitz uses the Skill in desperation to warn Verity of Galen's betrayal. Verity defeats and kills Galen remotely through the Skill, also exposing the larger conspiracy. - Book 1
Ch. 55King Shrewd's Death and Fitz's VengeanceDuring Regal's King-in-Waiting ceremony, King Shrewd dies, drained by Justin and Serene's covert Skill attack. Overcome with grief and rage, Fitz consumes carris seed, kills Serene, and stabs Justin before being captured. - Book 1
Ch. 58Fitz's 'Death' and ResurrectionImprisoned and tortured by Regal, Fitz follows Burrich's advice and consumes a poison to fake his death, fully transferring his consciousness into Nighteyes' body. Burrich and Chade later exhume and revive his human body. - Book 1
Ch. 70Fitz's Quest for Revenge in TradefordFitz travels to Tradeford to assassinate Regal. He infiltrates the manor, poisons Regal's belongings, and kills two of his former torturers before being captured by Will's coterie and escaping with Verity's help. - Book 1
Ch. 100The Awakening of the DragonsIn a desperate battle against Regal's forces, Fitz and Nighteyes use their blood and the Wit to awaken an army of ancient stone dragons. Girl-on-a-Dragon, quickened by Burl's blood, carries the Fool into the sky.
Appearances
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