4. Stephen

King Stephen’s reign (1135-1154) was dominated by The Anarchy. A war between cousins vying for the crown which plagued England for nearly two decades. It led a country once rich and overflowing with luxuries into one that was wretched and desolate. CHARACTERS Stephen – King of England Matilda of Boulogne – Queen of England, wife of Stephen Henry of Blois – brother of Stephen, bishop of Winchester Eustace – son of Stephen Empress Matilda – daughter of Henry I, main claimant to the English throne Geoffrey Plantagenet – husband of Empress Matilda, count of Anjou Henry Plantagenet – son of Empress Matilda Henry I – King of England (1100-35) Adelaide (Adeliza) of Louvrain – 2nd wife of Henry I, stepmother of Empress Matilda Robert Curthose – brother of Henry I, eldest son of William the Conqueror David I – King of Scotland Louis VII – King of France Ranulf – earl of Chester Robert Fitzhubert – mercenary Robert – earl of Gloucester, illegitimate son of Henry I William I (The conqueror) – King of England (1066-87), grandfather of Stephen William of Malmesbury – chronicler John Gillingham – chronicler Gusta Stephani – chronicler William of Newburgh - chronicler Credits Kevin McLeod - Teller of Tales (incompetech.com) Danmitche3ll - distant horns Soundflakes – axe throwing hitting flesh Liamg sfx – battle cry 4 Soundmary – wild horses running 73181 lg – torrential rain Lukeirl – 10 lightning kohchang Richard Gough Thomas - editing