To: the reader
RE: 天使 (わし) の王子様 ~ Prince of the Eagles ~

All right ... this story has been developed since I first saw an episode of "Starla and the Jewel Riders" (which was ages ago). After thousands of revisions, it is now in a condition worthy of posting. However, I believe that a decent intro is in order.

So ... the disclaimer: I don't own any of the original "Starla" characters, or Avalon, for that matter. However, the Avalonian theology, some new place names and geography changes, the new names for the enchanted jewels, and any character that is obviously created for the story is a property of me. Oh ... the opening and ending themes belong to their respective owners, too.
And another note ... if you can't read the Japanese writing, don't worry. The English translations are right underneath, or just next to them.

天使の王子様 ~ Prince of the Eagles ~
自序 - preface -

Let's just say that the events of "Starla and the Jewel Riders" never happened. Never. No jewel quests, no evil wizards, no plots to take over the throne. Nothing. Yes, Starla and everyone else are still Jewel Riders, but they only handle the few outbreaks of wild magic that occur in the Kingdom of Avalon.

Some years later, though, the Jewel Riders all go their separate ways. Starla marries the ruler of a nation far into the Western Desert; Fallon is given control of the Great Plains; and Tamara takes over the family business of caring for animals at the family farm.
Years pass ... Starla has a child named Kathryn, who is named the heir to the desert kingdom she was born into. With no heir to the throne of Avalon, the seven regions of Avalon dissolve the union between them, taking the Crown Jewels they pledged to the Avalonian rulers thousands of years ago.

But this is not where the story begins. Nay - it had started before time even began ... with the creation of all the enchanted jewels - which, in this tale, are not jewels at all. No - they were great weapons, used in a war between the two gods who had created the world and all who inhabit it.

And with the awakening of the god who sacrificed himself to bring a lull to the war, the conflict will begin again ... and the place of his awakening is where this tale will begin in earnest - after a brief history lesson in the next chapter.