Passages: Darien's Rise

Kyle Falken is being hailed as a hero - the young officer he saved turns out to be General Darien, the most beloved soldier in all of Maris. Aboard a train to the capital, Kyle learns of the strange world he's fallen into: two moons hang in the sky, and Darien once felled the enemy commander Sorin with nothing but a whittling knife. Meanwhile, a mysterious Old Judge frees Anna from the slave trader Titus with a wave of sleep, then shelters her in a cottage where hours pass in minutes and cold tea turns hot again. In Sarum, Darien wins the hand of Princess Michelle, but Prince George whispers a warning... the Old Judge has named Darien the true chosen king, and jealous King Lawrence knows it. Darien swears he will never betray his king. Then word comes of raiders in the Territory of Peace, and Kyle rides off to war at the general's side - straight into dangers neither of them can see.

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1 of 9 0646 Passages: Darien's Rise An old manuscript discovered in an Odyssey attic tells the strange tale of two siblings whose exploration of an abandoned pirate house pulls them into a world of kings, generals, and dangerous royal intrigue.

2 of 9 0647 Passages: Darien's Rise A boy far from home becomes the honored guest of a legendary young general, only to find himself swept toward court intrigue and the front lines of war.

3 of 9 0648 Passages: Darien's Rise As Prince Darien's fame grows, hidden enemies close in - and two children from another world begin to discover why they were brought to Maris.

4 of 9 0649 Passages: Darien's Rise When a royal plot puts Darien's life on the line, two siblings discover their strange gifts may be the key to his destiny.

5 of 9 0650 Passages: Darien's Rise Newly outlawed and hunted by his king, Darien seeks refuge for his family while young Anna begins training a gift that shows her dangers no one else can see.

6 of 9 0651 Passages: Darien's Rise Word of a devastating attack on the convent forces Darien to hold onto hope for Anna while an occupied city tests his faith and cunning.

7 of 9 0652 Passages: Darien's Rise With King Lawrence closing in and war brewing on the border, the fugitive Darien must decide how far loyalty to a king who wants him dead can go.

8 of 9 0653 Passages: Darien's Rise As war closes in on Maris, exiled hero Darien must weigh a tempting offer of safety against his duty to a king who wants him dead - while young Kyle, desperate to matter again, slips away on a dangerous errand of his own.

Featured characters

John Whittaker Andre Stojka

Minor characters & crew 12 more roles

12 supporting roles

Anna Rachel Fox Darien Roger Rose Kyle Shane Baumel King Lawrence Jim Cummings Colonel Oliver Chris Edgerly Prince George Armin Shimmerman Old Judge Pete Reneday Princess Michelle Audrey Wasilewski Amaris Pete Reneday Messenger Bob Hoose Titus (b) Actor Unknown Waiter (d) Dave Fennoy

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Paul McCusker Writer · Director · Producer Jonathan Crowe Sound Designer · Producer Christopher Diehl Sound Designer Bob Hoose Producer Dave Arnold Executive Producer

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The young officer is General Darien. He brings Kyle to his waiting soldiers and a steam train bound for Sarum, the capital of Maris. Darien publicly credits Kyle with saving his life, so the regiment treats the boy like a hero. Colonel Oliver remains suspicious and warns that he will discover whether Kyle is secretly working for Maris's enemies, the Palatians.

The sight of two moons convinces Kyle that he is far from home. He tells Darien how he fell through an abandoned house in Odyssey. Darien has never heard of such a place, but he believes Kyle is sincere and promises to consult the wise Old Judge. Until then, Kyle will remain his honored guest under the care of the Unseen One.

A dining-car attendant explains Darien's history. Darien was a farm boy when the Palatian commander Sorin cornered Maris's army. Furious that King Lawrence considered surrender, Darien challenged Sorin and killed him with a small whittling knife. The surprised army rallied, and Darien rose to become the country's beloved general.

At the marketplace, an old man confronts Titus. He declares that slavery was outlawed long ago under his own authority from the Unseen One. When Titus refuses to release Anna, the old man mysteriously sends him into a sudden sleep and leads the girl away. He identifies himself as the Old Judge and calls the approaching Darien the true chosen king.

Crowds fill Sarum to welcome Darien. At the palace, he presents not one hundred but two hundred Palatian medals. King Lawrence cannot refuse his promise and publicly grants Darien permission to marry Princess Michelle the following Saturday.

The Old Judge takes Anna to his cottage near Hailsham. He believes her impossible story because the Unseen One works through mysteries beyond any map. Time behaves strangely around him: Anna appears to sleep for hours, then finds that only minutes have passed and her untouched tea is hot and full again.

Darien houses Kyle in his castle. Prince George secretly warns his friend that Lawrence's jealousy has become dangerous. The Old Judge has said Darien is chosen to become king, and Lawrence knows it. Darien rejects any thought of betrayal and insists that he will remain loyal, but George fears his father's suspicion may kill him.

A message from General Liddell reports that Adrian raiders have crossed into the neutral Territory of Peace. Darien is ordered to join Liddell's campaign. Visiting the Old Judge must wait again, and Kyle chooses to accompany Darien as his personal assistant, excited by the thought of seeing a battle.