# King Raven Trilogy > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/King_Raven_Trilogy > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/King_Raven_Trilogy.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Raven_Trilogy > Source revision: 1326689248 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Historical novels by Stephen R. Lawhead King Raven Trilogy Omnibus collection published in 2011 Hood Scarlet Tuck Author Stephen R. Lawhead Country United States Language English Genre Historical Fiction Medieval fantasy Publisher Thomas Nelson Published 2006 - 2009 Media type Print (Hardcover and paperback) **The King Raven Trilogy** is a series of historical novels by American writer [Stephen R. Lawhead](/source/Stephen_R._Lawhead), based on the [Robin Hood](/source/Robin_Hood) legend. Lawhead relocates Robin Hood from [Sherwood Forest](/source/Sherwood_Forest) in [Nottingham](/source/Nottingham) to [Wales](/source/Wales), and sets the story in the late eleventh century, after the [Battle of Hastings](/source/Battle_of_Hastings) and to coincide with the [Norman invasion of Wales](/source/Norman_invasion_of_Wales) and the struggles the [Cymry](/source/Cymry) (Welsh) people against the Normans, and the political intrigue of medieval Britain.[1] The trilogy consists of three books named Hood, Scarlet, and Tuck. The King Raven series continued his themes of reimagining popular mythology into more authentic and gritty settings, which began with his *[Pendragon Cycle](/source/Pendragon_Cycle)*. ## Novels ### *Hood* Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of [Elfael](/source/Elfael), abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounded him, for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets. Bran needed to find a way to make it his own if he was to survive. Through the suffering of his pride-torn soul and the land of his ancestors being destroyed, Bran realized the dangerous paths through which his ambition was drawn and he soon succumbed to his fate. The book was dedicated to the [Schloss Mittersill Community](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Schloss_Mittersill_Community&action=edit&redlink=1) in [Austria](/source/Austria), which he and his wife were part of for a couple of years.[2] ### *Scarlet* After he lost everything he owned, forester Will Scarlet embarked on a search for King Raven, whose exploits had already become legendary. After he fulfilled his quest and proved himself a skilled and loyal companion, Will joined the heroic archer and his men. Scarlet is captured and imprisoned, however, for being a follower of the rebel, Raven. He is sentenced to death by hanging unless he delivers King Raven and his band of cohorts to Raven's enemies. That, of course, he would never do. Simultaneously, Wales is slowly falling under the control of the invading Normans and King William the Red has given his ruthless barons control of the land. In desperation, the people turn to King Raven and his men for justice and survival in the face of the ever-growing onslaught. In 2008, *Scarlet* won a [Christy Award](/source/Christy_Award) in the category of Visionary Fiction. ### *Tuck* The story of Rhi Bran y Hud is concluded as Abbot Hugo and the Norman invaders attempted to wipe out King Raven and his flock once and for all. Their merciless attack, the first of many to come, heralded a dark and desperate day for the realm of Elfael. Bran and his few stalwarts desperately pray and search for encouragement and reinforcement from the people in order to survive. Bran and Friar Tuck, a most unconventional priest, ride north to rally the tribes of Wales to the battle, make new friends, and powerful enemies along the way. Tuck, the final installment of the trilogy, was released on January 22, 2009. ### Publication history - [—](/source/Stephen_R._Lawhead) (2006). [*Hood*](https://archive.org/details/hood00lawh_0) (1st hbk ed.). WestBow. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-59554-085-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-59554-085-0). - [—](/source/Stephen_R._Lawhead) (3 June 2007). [*Hood*](https://archive.org/details/hood0001lawh) (pbk ed.). Thomas Nelson. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-59554-088-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-59554-088-1). - [—](/source/Stephen_R._Lawhead) (8 June 2008). [*Scarlet*](https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781595540898/scarlet/) (pbk ed.). Thomas Nelson. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-59554-089-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-59554-089-8). - [—](/source/Stephen_R._Lawhead) (14 December 2009). [*Tuck*](https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781595540904/tuck/) (pbk ed.). Thomas Nelson. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-59554-090-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-59554-090-4). - [—](/source/Stephen_R._Lawhead) (4 April 2011). [*King Raven*](https://www.thomasnelson.com/9781401685393/king-raven/) (Omnibus eBook ed.). Thomas Nelson. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-40168-539-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-40168-539-3). ## Reception *Scarlet* was particularly well-received, winning a [Christy Award](/source/Christy_Award) in 2008 in the "Visionary" category.[3] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Description of the book "Scarlet""](https://web.archive.org/web/20110628131137/http://stephenlawhead.com/king-raven-trilogy/scarlet.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.stephenlawhead.com/king-raven-trilogy/scarlet.html) on 2011-06-28. Retrieved 2011-06-27. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-hood_2-0)** [Lawhead, Stephen R.](/source/Stephen_R._Lawhead) [*Hood*](https://archive.org/details/hood0001lawh). Thomas Nelson. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1595540881](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1595540881). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["2001-2010 Christy Awards Winners & Finalists"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120124031909/http://www.christyawards.com/ca_new/images/stories/client_pdf/00-10_WinnersFinalists.pdf) (PDF). The Christy Awards. Archived from [the original](http://www.christyawards.com/ca_new/images/stories/client_pdf/00-10_WinnersFinalists.pdf) (PDF) on 24 January 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012. v t e Robin Hood Characters and settings Characters Main Robin Hood Maid Marian The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield Sheriff of Nottingham Guy of Gisbourne Prince John Bishop of Hereford Richard at the Lee King Richard Merry Men Little John Much the Miller's Son Will Scarlet Arthur a Bland David of Doncaster Will Stutely Friar Tuck Alan-a-Dale Gilbert Whitehand Settings Sherwood Forest Major Oak Nottingham Loxley St Mary's Abbey, York Barnsdale Wentbridge Media Screen Film Robin Hood (1912) Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood (1922) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) The Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1946) The Prince of Thieves (1948) Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950) Tales of Robin Hood (1951) The Story of Robin Hood (1952) The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960) The Triumph of Robin Hood (1962) A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967) Long Live Robin Hood (1971) Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood (1973) The Arrows of Robin Hood (1975) Robin and Marian (1976) Aaj Ka Robin Hood (1988) O Mistério de Robin Hood (1990) Robin Hood (1991) Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) Princess of Thieves (2001) Robin Hood (2010) Robin Hood (2018) The Death of Robin Hood (2026) TV Robin Hood (1953) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) The Legend of Robin Hood (1968) The Legend of Robin Hood (1975) Robin of Sherwood (1984) The New Adventures of Robin Hood (1997) Robin Hood (2006, episodes, characters) Robyn Hood (2023) Robin Hood (2025) Animated Robin Hood Makes Good (1939) Rabbit Hood (1949) Robin Hood Daffy (1958) Robin Hoodwinked (1958) Rocket Robin Hood (1966) Robin Hood (1973) Robin Hood (1990) Young Robin Hood (1991) Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse (2012) Sherwood (2019) Parody About Seven Brothers (1968) When Things Were Rotten (1975) The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984) Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989) Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) Alternate settings Mexicali Rose (1939 film) Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964 film) Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 Tamil film) Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985 Telugu film) Robin of Locksley (1996 film) Catch Me Now (2008 Chinese TV series) Alyas Robin Hood (2016 Philippines TV series) Popular culture Statue of Robin Hood Robin Hood (DC Comics character) Robin Hood (Disney character) Child ballads 8: Erlinton 102: Willie and Earl Richard's Daughter 103: Rose the Red and White Lily 115: Robyn and Gandeleyn 117: A Gest of Robyn Hode 118: Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne 119: Robin Hood and the Monk 120: Robin Hood's Death 121: Robin Hood and the Potter 123: Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar 124: The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield 126: Robin Hood and the Tanner 127: Robin Hood and the Tinker 128: Robin Hood Newly Revived 129: Robin Hood and the Prince of Aragon 130: Robin Hood and the Scotchman 131: Robin Hood and the Ranger 132: The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood 136: Robin Hood's Delight 138: Robin Hood and Allan-a-Dale 139: Robin Hood's Progress to Nottingham 140: Robin Hood Rescuing Three Squires 141: Robin Hood Rescuing Will Stutly 142: Little John a Begging 143: Robin Hood and the Bishop 144: Robin Hood and the Bishop of Hereford 145: Robin Hood and Queen Katherine 146: Robin Hood's Chase 147: Robin Hood's Golden Prize 148: The Noble Fisherman 151: The King's Disguise, and Friendship with Robin Hood 152: Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow 153: Robin Hood and the Valiant Knight 154: A True Tale of Robin Hood Stage / theatre The Downfall and The Death of Robert Earl of Huntington (1598 and 1601 plays) The Merrie Men of Sherwood Forest (1871 operetta) Robin Hood (1890 De Koven opera) The Foresters (1892 play) Robin Hood (1934 Tippett opera) Twang!! (1965 musical parody) Robin Hood (1998 ballet) Robin des Bois (2013 musical) Video games Robin of Sherwood: The Touchstones of Rhiannon (1985) Robin of the Wood (1985) Super Robin Hood (1986) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1991) Conquests of the Longbow: The Legend of Robin Hood (1991) Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood (2002) Robin Hood: Defender of the Crown (2003) Robin Hood's Quest (2007) Volume (2015) Hood: Outlaws & Legends (2021) Literature A Gest of Robyn Hode (probably 15th century) Ivanhoe (1819) Maid Marian (1822) The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (1883) Bows against the Barons (1934) The Once and Future King (1958) The Outlaws of Sherwood (1988) Through a Dark Mist (1991) Lady of the Forest (1992) In the Shadow of Midnight (1994) The Last Arrow (1997) Lady of Sherwood (1999) King Raven Trilogy (2006) Music Legend (1984 soundtrack) "Robin (The Hooded Man)" "Love" (song) "Not in Nottingham" (song) "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" (song) The Tale of Gamelyn Robin Hood (2010 soundtrack) Robin Hood (2018 soundtrack) Alan Dale Outlaw (2009) Holy Warrior (2010) King's Man (2011) The Outlaw Chronicles (2012–2016) Related Miss Robin Hood Son of the Guardsman The Son of Robin Hood The Bandit of Sherwood Forest Robin Hood's Larder Robin Hood Morality Test "Robot of Sherwood" "Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men" Once Upon a Time The Tales of Robin Hood (former Nottingham attraction) Once Upon a Studio Category --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [King Raven Trilogy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Raven_Trilogy) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Raven_Trilogy?action=history)). 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