The Captive Heir

The Silver Chair

Rilian’s movement from missing prince to enchanted prisoner and restored king exposes the political purpose behind his captivity.

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The Queen’s Son The Queen’s Son from "The Silver Chair". Rilian as Heir A prince in Narnia Rilian is Caspian X’s only son and the expected successor to the throne.

The Queen’s Son from "The Silver Chair". Rilian as Heir A prince in Narnia Rilian is Caspian X’s only son and the expected successor to the throne.

Rilian as Heir A prince in Narnia Rilian is Caspian X’s only son and the expected successor to the throne. His place in the royal family makes his disappearance a national crisis. A fragile future The kingdom has no other known heir of his blood. His fate will determine whether Narnia’s lawful succession can continue.

The Vanished Prince The Vanished Prince from "The Silver Chair". Lost in the North A search for vengeance After his mother dies from a serpent bite, Rilian rides repeatedly into the northern woods.

The Vanished Prince from "The Silver Chair". Lost in the North A search for vengeance After his mother dies from a serpent bite, Rilian rides repeatedly into the northern woods.

Lost in the North A search for vengeance After his mother dies from a serpent bite, Rilian rides repeatedly into the northern woods. A green-clad woman draws him away from the court and he disappears. A kingdom left uncertain Caspian X loses his son without finding evidence of death or escape. Rilian’s absence leaves both father and country suspended between hope and grief.

The Enchanted Captive The Enchanted Captive from "The Silver Chair". Identity Under Spell A divided existence The Lady of the Green Kirtle keeps Rilian in Underland and binds him nightly to the Silver Chair.

The Enchanted Captive from "The Silver Chair". Identity Under Spell A divided existence The Lady of the Green Kirtle keeps Rilian in Underland and binds him nightly to the Silver Chair.

Identity Under Spell A divided existence The Lady of the Green Kirtle keeps Rilian in Underland and binds him nightly to the Silver Chair. His mind alternates between violent fits and an imposed identity. A stolen inheritance The witch intends to use him as a king in an invasion of the Overworld. The prince’s royal title becomes a tool for attacking his own country.

The Prince Remembers The Prince Remembers from "The Silver Chair". A Name Reclaimed The appeal in Aslan’s name Rilian’s plea gives the travelers the last sign they need.

The Prince Remembers from "The Silver Chair". A Name Reclaimed The appeal in Aslan’s name Rilian’s plea gives the travelers the last sign they need.

A Name Reclaimed The appeal in Aslan’s name Rilian’s plea gives the travelers the last sign they need. They release him, and he destroys the chair that has enforced his bondage. Duty returns Rilian remembers Narnia and rejects the witch’s plan to make him a foreign conqueror. His freedom restores not only memory but moral choice.

King in His Own Right King in His Own Right from "The Silver Chair". Rilian’s Recovered Place A homecoming recognized Narnian creatures identify Rilian and welcome him after the underground escape.

King in His Own Right from "The Silver Chair". Rilian’s Recovered Place A homecoming recognized Narnian creatures identify Rilian and welcome him after the underground escape.

Rilian’s Recovered Place A homecoming recognized Narnian creatures identify Rilian and welcome him after the underground escape. The missing heir returns with proof of survival and renewed command of himself. A reign without his father After Caspian X dies, Rilian rules Narnia well. His peaceful reign fulfills the succession that the witch meant to corrupt.

Before his mother’s death

Ten years before the search begins

During the decade beneath Narnia

The night Jill, Eustace, and Puddleglum reach him

After Caspian X’s death