A/N: I was reading late at night (not a great idea), and a light bulb came on. So, after I turned out the lights, I got the idea for this story. Any help you can offer would be appreciated. CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is welcome (constructive being the key word). So press the little blue button; you know you want to.
Summary: Remember in the Lioness Quartet how they said that there used to be lady knights, centuries ago in Tortall? This is the story of one of those original lady knights.
Disclaimer: The idea came from (of course) Lioness Rampant, but also from a story from Bullfinches's Mythology. I, unfortunately, own neither of themsighs pathetically, so nobody sue me. ENJOY THE RIDE!
Prologue
Agramant, emperor of Carthak, called together a council, including the heads of the Copper Isles, the king of Tusaine the ruling warlord in Scanra. He reminded them of his many grievances against Tortall, mainly the fact that his father had died in battle against King Jackson VI of Tortall. Maven, the king of the Copper Isles, was willing to join him in this enterprise because Agramant promised him a piece of land on the mainland if they won the war. Rodomont, the king of Tusaine, was willing to fight not only because he was up to any good fight, but because he stood to gain quite a bit from Tortall's treasury if they won the war. Leif, the ruling warlord in Scanra, had been trying to raise a force to invade Tortall for years.
Sobrino, the wisest of Agramant's councilors, was firmly set against this idea; however Rodomont, the young and adventurous king of Tusaine, was eager to venture forth on this deadly enterprise. One of his councilors, especially known and respected for his prophetic insight, informed Agramant that his attempt would be an utter failure, unless he could get the brave young warrior Rogero on his side.
Rogero was a direct descendant of Hector, a mortal son of Mithros. Unfortunately, his foster father, the great magician Atlantes, kept him in idleness on Mount Carena, a lonely peak away from all other life.
Rogero, however, is not the knight this tale is about; it is another brave knight, named Bradamantè, who is the subject of this tale. Let it suffice to say that Rogero was rescued and joined Agramant's forces.
Bradamantè was a female knight of bravery and skill equal to any other knight in King Jackson's armies. She faithfully fought with her king against the invading enemies. But it is not for me to tell her story; I will let her tell it herself.