Philip Lite

Philip Lite is the youngest son of King Harry Lite. After being chosen by his father, he served as king briefly before his assassination.

Biography
Philip was born to King Harry Lite. He was the youngest son of the king. He married an unknown lady and had two sons: Henry and Richard. He supposedly also had connections to the City of Moonidor and may have even served as lord.

During the Forkem Rebellion, Philip led part of the invasion force to retake Frozen Towers. After the victory, he ordered the execution of Lord Sideon. He then went on to suggest Morwin Erean serve as the new Lord of Forkem. Although his older brother, William, disagreed, King Harry decided this idea was best. After John's marriage to Ellaine Erean was abandoned, Philip's eldest son, Henry, married her.

Philip also took a great interest in the island. He supposedly received a translated copy of the ancient maps that belonged to Quarin. Shortly before the end of King Harry's reign, Philip ordered dozens of miners be sent to excavate a particular part of the island. It is rumoured that he thought there was dark magic on the island.

Personality
Philip is generally very rash and overconfident. He often also gloats over his victories. However, he does show recognition of his errors when he gets things wrong, such as when he offers to end his brother's exile.

Philip also shows a disregard for human losses when pursuing his goals. Much of his character is based on saying things or making decisions without properly thinking them through.

Dark Magic
William tells Lord Erwion that he fears Philip has become obsessed with the island because he believes there is some sort of dark, mysterious power on it. There is some evidence to support this. Philip tells John to "imagine the power that may lurk within there" possibly referencing what may be in the mines. He is also both responsible for the mining operations on the island which proves that he knows there is something of value underground. Given that an ancient monument is found underground on the island, it is highly likely that Philip had some clue as to what was there.

It is unclear, however, as to if the translated documents he received were genuine or not. Not even Origith could translate them. Captain Johnson suggests that his intentions may not have been so severe. Rather, Philip was simply thought there was gold or other rich materials underground.

In the Series
Before King Harry dies, he tells the High Priest that Philip should become the next king. The High Priest sides with him and he ascends to the throne. Shortly after this, Philip's first order is to have William exiled. The reason for this is unclear, Philip claims it's to stop riots within the city. However, it was more likely because he saw William as a threat to his power.

After hearing about the disaster on the island, Philip ignores John's advice to end the operation. He does, however, later apologise to John and tells him that he will let William return to the city. While out on the castle battlements with John, an arrow is shot and hits him in the chest, killing him instantly. Shortly after this, John is arrested under suspicion of regicide.

Philip's Murderer
It is a mystery who exactly killed Philip. Henry accuses John of stabbing him with an arrow. According to Henry, William orchestrated this attack so that he could usurp the throne. This sparks the war of succession between William and Henry. William is suspicious of Ellaine Erean, though he never outright accuses her. Richard also implies that it may have been Ellaine or someone close to Henry. Ellaine herself implies that she doesn't think John is guilty. She even offers to help him stay alive if Henry decides to execute him.