King's Quest Omnipedia
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Background[]

It is said that Alexander's birthright and inheritance is to become the king of Daventry; it was his royal destiny, that he would have to claim it[1][2]. While destiny can be fluid, and based on the choices one makes in life, there are many possible paths to one's destiny. However, destiny, cannot be altered.[3][4] It appears that Alexander's fate is to become king of Daventry: no matter where he ends up, or what happens in meantime until his father dies or abdicates, he is destined to become the king of Daventry.

Behind the scenes[]

A birthright is a type of inheritance. A birthright was an honor given to the firstborn, bestowing “head of household” status and the right to inherit his father’s estate. The son with the birthright would receive a double portion of whatever was passed down.

References[]

  1. InterAction, “Discover your true name, your true identity...and your true birthright.”
  2. "In To Heir is Human, a young man named Gwydion must free himself from a wily wizard, using the wizard's own magics against him, and make a perilous journey to far places in search of his true name, his identity, and his royal destiny."
  3. Oracle (KQ6):
  4. Gwydion is a young boy, trapped in the castle of the evil wizard, Manannan. Using the wizard's own magic against him, Gwydion escapes and begins a perilous journey back to a home he never knew and an inheritance it is his destiny to claim.
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