The Runaway King Review Flashcards
Who is the protagonist of The Runaway King?
Jaron Artolius Eckbert III, the young king of Carthya
What is Jaron’s “code name”?
Sage, an identity he used when he was hiding
What event starts the conflict in The Runaway King?
An assassination attempt on Jaron
Who is the main antagonist in the book?
Roden, Jaron’s former friend turned enemy
What threat looms over Carthya?
An alliance between the pirates and the kingdom of Avenia
Who are Jaron’s close friends and allies?
- Imogen
- Tobias
- Mott
Why does Jaron go into hiding?
To avoid an assassination and protect Carthya by finding the pirates
What is Imogen’s role in Jaron’s journey?
She is Jaron’s loyal friend, and risks her life to help Jaron while he’s a pirate
Who is Devlin?
The pirate king who tried kidnapping Jaron and played a role in the murder of his family
What are the three main topics of The Runaway King?
Hint: A topic is like a theme but one word
- Leadership
- Loyalty
- Sacrifice
Who is Amarinda?
A princess who is politically betrothed to Jaron
What role does Tobias play?
Jaron’s close friend who stands in as his double when Jaron is forced to meet the pirates
What is Jaron’s goal when he leaves the palace?
To defeat the pirates or turn them to his side to prevent war
Who does Jaron meet first while in Avenia?
Fink
What does Jaron offer Roden during their duel?
A chance to join him and rule Carthya together
What happens to Jaron while in captivity with the pirates?
His leg is badly injured
Does Roden accept Jaron’s offer?
Yes
What happens to Imogen at the end of the novel?
She’s taken hostage by Avenia
What is Jaron’s relationship with Imogen like?
They share a deep bond, and Imogen realizes they cannot be lovers, as Jaron needs to devote himself to Amarinda
What significant action does Jaron take towards his regency?
He appoints Harlowe as his prime regent
Why does Jaron initially push his friends away?
To protect them from danger
How does Jaron prove his worth to the pirates?
By pretending to know the location of a secret treasure cave in Carthya
Who betrays Jaron within his own court?
Gregor, his captain of the guard, who plots with the pirates
How does The Runaway King end?
With Jaron returning to Carthya after stopping the pirates but learning of an incoming war with Avenia
