Requiem of the Rose King(2022)

1 - Wars of the Roses

Civil war grips Medieval England as the houses of York and Lancaster vie for the throne. Richard, the Duke of Yorks youngest son, wants nothing more than to see his father crowned king, but he struggles with a secret that he fears to confront.

2 - Father Is My Light

Richard desires to stand on the battlefield with his father, the Duke of York, but his mother Cecily denies him this wish. Your words will become a curse, one that spells doom for others. Locked in a tower, Richard discovers that King Henry VI of the House of Lancaster is also housed inside. He fervently hopes to kill him and offer his crown to his father...but meanwhile, the Duke of York is taken captive after a fierce battle against Queen Margaret and her Lancaster forces.

3 - I Am the Shadow, the Darkness Behind the Light

The Duke of York is dead. The Earl of Warwick pushes the late dukes eldest son Edward as king, and Edward steps up to the responsibility. The decisive battle between the Houses of York and Lancaster takes place outside of London, and Richard is there, once again swinging his sword in search of blood. In the darkness, all I see is the color of blood. That is why I must fill it all in... As blood rains down like rose petals, the battle ends with the House of York victorious -- and the kingmaking Earl of Warwick is already planning Edwards marriage.

4 - Im Afraid Im Going to Lose the Answers Ive Gotten and...Everything Else

Edward has fallen in love with Elizabeth, a widower and lower-ranked noblewoman who approached him at a party. He meets her in secret on many occasions, disguising their encounters as hunting sessions. One day, as he accompanies Edward, Richard meets Henry, the young shepherd he once met before. Neither know who the other truly is, but they find themselves together after fleeing to a villa to avoid a rainstorm. I dont care who you are, Henry says. Its you yourself that I like, after all. Richard responds with stony silence, as the rain continues deep into the night.

5 - If I Dont Grab Your Hand, I Wont Have to Let Go

The wedding of Edward and Elizabeth has opened a vast rift between the House of York and the Earl of Warwick. The repurcussions continue at a later dinner party, where Richard meets the Duke of Buckingham. Richard, the duke says, has it ever occurred to you? You, too, could become king...! The advice throws Richard, but in his mind, the words of his father the Duke of York ring loudly: Let my name live on...the name of the king. Then, as Richard stands before his fathers portrait, the Earl of Warwick steps in.

6 - A man who has no awareness as king... A man who is not qualified to be king... Neither of them is fit for the throne.

Elizabeth gives birth to a baby girl, as Edward and his younger brother George grow more and more hostile toward each other. Meanwhile, the Earl of Warwick pushes a wedding between his second daughter Isabelle and George, bringing him even closer to his former enemies in the House of Lancaster. Queen Margaret challenges Warwick to prove his sincerity by offering his eldest daughter Annes hand in marriage to Edward of Westminster, from the House of Lancaster. But before he commits, Edward has someone he must meet first -- Richard, a man already well familiar to him.

7 - Even if I sin...

Richards elder brother Edward has been taken prisoner. On the way to rescue Edward, Richard meets Prince Edward of the House of Lancaster. The two decide to travel together, even as they both hide their identities from each other. On the way, Prince Edward asks Have you ever wanted to get your hands on something, even if it meant committing a crime? The words silently echo in Richards mind as the two arrive at Middleham Castle, where Edward is being held.

8 - Even alone, it wasnt frightening. Rather... the loneliness has been kind ever since losing Father.

Henry VI is back on the throne, but so far it has only been a return to the days that tormented him. Meanwhile, Edward orders Richard to deliver the banner of the House of York as an ultimatum to Warwick and his brother George, who has joined the House of Lancaster. Richards group acts in secret, but a Lancastrian nobleman discovers their York affiliation and they cross swords. Wounded in the battle, Richard unexpectedly runs into Henry, who is on a pilgrimage.

9 - I remember when Christmas was approaching. The time when I lost Father.

In the moonlit forest, the darkness of the night envelops Richard and Henry. But their time together doesnt last long, as Richard leaves with the newly-arriving Catesby. I promise you well meet under that tree again, Henry says. Emotionally wrought, Richard promises to meet him again and heads for Georges home. Meanwhile George, drunk and wondering where he went wrong in life, sees the ghost of his father, the Duke of York.

10 - My name is Richard Plantagenet.

Anne is ordered by the Earl of Warwick to marry Prince Edward. There is no love between the two of them, but their friendship begins to grow as they discuss their true feelings for each other during a boat trip. Meanwhile, the Earl of Warwick finally confronts Edward on the battlefield. Warwick has the numerical advantage, but George, once aligned with the Lancaster faction, sides with Edward again, evening up the odds. As the battle stalls, Richard takes the place of Buckingham and stages a solo attack on Lancasters camp.

11 - That is my… my punishment…

Richard discovers that the man from the forest is Henry VI of Lancaster, the one who killed Richards father. Torn between fond feelings for Henry and the betrayal of York, Richard murmurs die. If youre in that much of a hurry to die, says Buckingham, go ahead and keep killing in your rage. To Richard, however, this is nothing more than a punishment to bear. Meanwhile, Queen Margaret of Lancaster continues to fight, but realizing her disadvantage, she decides to entrust the life of Prince Edward to Anne.

12 - Richard is dead, died alone in the woods that day.

Edward becomes king, and York is overjoyed...but Richards heart was sinking. The light will never return. Richard goes to the prison where Henry was captured, even after receiving orders from Edward to kill Henry. Youve always appeared out of nowhere...healing my wounds, then tearing them open. With dagger in hand, Richard emotionally opens up to Henry. But what will Henry say when Richard reveals the greatest secret of all?

17 - Because God has chosen this bloody demon.

Hastings and the Queen Mother carry out a plan to disqualify Richard...but its revealed that Edward V, son of Edward IV and Elizabeth, had no rightful claim to the throne. So Edward V and his brother are imprisoned in the Tower of London. Thus Richard steadily closes in on the throne...but Cecily agitates the people against it, stating the devil must not be made king! Faced with throngs of angry citizens, Richard and Buckingham put on the play of the century.

18 - Your name.

Anne witnesses Richard coming out of Buckinghams room at night. You know him better than anyone, she says to Catesby. If hes hiding something, please tell me. To root out Richards secret, Anne proposes that he dress as a woman and she as a man at a banquet they call The Devils Paradise. Despite Annes intentions, the banquet is a great success, the two of them lost among the admiring crowd. Then Buckingham appears, dressed as the devil.

19 - I will protect Edward. That child is my son.

At a rainy villa, a night spent with Henry VI springs back to Richards memory. Buckingham, knowing who Richard once loved, joins hands with the king. Say the name, he tells him, my name. The villa is visited by Tyrell, the assassin who took George and the others. Buckingham is shocked when he realizes Tyrell is the spitting image of Henry VI. Meanwhile, in London, Richmond is on the move for the throne.

20 - The light is overhead.

Rumors circulate that Richard is not the rightful king. This story leads to the escape of Edward V, son of the previous king, and his brother from the Tower of London. Richard suffers from poor health as he prepares for his coronation in York. A medical examination by the imprisoned witch Jane suggests a certain possibility. With that in mind, Richard visits Buckinghams castle. There, Buckinghams love for Richard grows to the point where he takes unprecedented action. I can no longer keep my cool with you around.