THE IMMORTAL HIGHLANDER

The next 100 years...1700's.

Duncan starts the 18th century with the ability to read and write. He has more experience as an immortal. But, he still has a lot to learn. At the turn of the century, Duncan has been immortal for 78 years, in mortal terms he is now 108 years old.  For four hundred years he's been a warrior, a lover, a wanderer.  At no time is this more true than the next 100 years.

France

Duncan loses yet another mortal friend. They die and he goes on without them. Segur tells Duncan that is the price they pay for their immortality. Duncan is not sure it is worth it. Hyde comes to challenge Segur. It seems that Duncan will lose immortal friends as well.

England

Duncan is the Scottish emissary to Queen Anne's court. He has come to talk about over taxation by the nobles, that is leading to Scottish unrest. His friend Lord Dennis is too loud and is killed by Paul Kinman hired assassin. Duncan wants revenge but promises Queen he will refrain.

 

1700 "Prodigal Son" 1712 "Reluctant Heroes"
England

After both Duncan and Fitz's plans are ruined. They play a game of golf to decide what it will be. The Stone of Scone for Duncan, or the royal jewels for Fitz. It just happens it will be neither and Duncan saves Fitz from being beheaded.

 

England

Duncan's coach is held up by Walter Reinhart. Reinhart feels the presence of another immortal but gets the wrong person. Duncan stops the battle before Reinhart can kill the mortal. Reinhart then wants to take on Duncan, Duncan reminds him that there battle is not for spectators.

 

1720 "The Stone of Scone" 1728 "Revenge is Sweet"
England

Charles Browning saves Duncan from losing his head, after poaching the King's bear for starving villages. Browning gets Duncan drunk and tries to take his head. Duncan asks, you called me friend why? Browning, "I have no friends, there can be only one."

No Flashback Constantinople

Amanda steals, leaves Duncan to take the rap."But he loves it."

Mentioned in Lady and the Tiger.

 

1730 "Counterfeit 1" 1742 "Lady and the Tiger"
Eriskay Island

The Scottish have had a small victory, but Duncan begins to question Prince Charley's ability to lead them to victory. Warren Cochran is killed and can not take part in the soon to be disaster at Culloden...he must disappear.

Scotland

After the disaster of Culloden, Prince Charlie must flee. Duncan escorts him to an inn to rest. The inn is owned by a long time friend Mary MacDonald. Duncan hears of the atrocities committed by the English against his people and takes revenge.

1745 "Through a Glass Darkly" 1746 "Take Back the Night"
Scotland

The war is over, Scotland has lost...but that is not enough the English are determined to destroy the Scottish for good. English soldiers have been given the order to kill as many Scots as they can find. Duncan in turn will kill as many English as he can find in revenge for this atrocity.

Scotland

Duncan is near insanity when he finally collapses. He has had his revenge, but at what price? Mary (Ceirdwyn) helps him to heal from all the killing, before he becomes what he hates most...a killer himself. Once recovered Duncan will wander not visiting his home land for 250 years.

1746 "Forgive us our Trespasses" 1746 "Take Back the Night"
Russia

Duncan's path takes him to a Cossack camp. Here he meets Kristov who invites him to take part in a battle next day with an enemy of Russia. When Duncan finds out the enemy is a village of defenseless farmers he refuses to participate.

Turkey

Amanda has stolen jewels from the Sultan, about to get her hands cut off Duncan comes to the rescue. He helps her escape and gets a arrow in his butt for his effort.

"But he loves it", he really does.

1750 "Testimony" 1753 "Finale 2"
North Africa

Duncan has met Reza a young boy obviously in trouble. Reza is being hunted by Kassim for speaking to the Emir's daughter. He is captured and Duncan makes a deal with Kassim to honor a promise in the future if he lets Reza go.

India

Duncan is a scout for the British government. He is on the trail of the thug gees, assassins belonging to a group that worship Kali. He saves Vashti from the fires of suttee. They fall in love but Kamir the priest of Kali, helps Vashti complete suttee. Because she loves Duncan she must restore her honor.

1755 "Promises" 1764 "The Wrath of Kali"
China

Duncan has been summoned to China by Kiem Sun. Kiem Sun has finally developed a potion to make men strong and obedient. But, the potion kills those who take it. Duncan reminds Kiem Sun that man must have freedom to develop their potential.

So. Pacific

After leaving China, Duncan signs on to an ill fated ship...whose captain "Terrence Kincaid" is more concerned with profit than his crew. The crew mutinies and wants to take Kincaid's head, Duncan talks them into leaving Kincaid with no water or food.

1777 "Road Not Taken" 1778 "Reunion"
Japan

Duncan is shipwrecked and washes up on Japanese shore. Duncan aids Hideo Koto a samurai, Koto takes Duncan into his home and teaches him the art of samurai. This will cost him his life as his master has forbidden contact with westerners. Duncan helps Koto do the honorable thing.

Outer Mongolia

After Koto's tragic death Duncan seeks out a new teacher. One that Kiem Sun recommended. Mia Ling knows the way of the White Crane and teaches Duncan the technique...and Duncan teaches Mia Ling what it is like to be a woman.

1778 "The Samurai" 1780 "They Also Serve"
Baronial Chateau-France?

Duncan is in charge of protecting the Baron's person. Kuyler in his guise as a minstrel enters the chateau and kills the Baron, right under Duncan's nose.

 

England

Duncan saves a young boy from being torn to pieces by Peter Canus's dogs. The immortal dog fancier uses his dogs as a weapon.  At this time he is the master of the Duchess of Somerset horses.

 

1783 "For Evil's Sake" 1785 "Leader of the Pack"
England

Duncan comes across a maiden in distress. Terence Conventry is chasing her to get the money she stole from him. Duncan always the gallant comes to her rescue, she steals his horse for his trouble. Conventry and Duncan ride to the next town to ponder women's ways over an ale.

 

Paris, France

Duncan is celebrating with his friend Gabriel Piton.  Piton is a thief and has just stolen a valuable necklace.  The lady finds out and Duncan and Piton have to battle their way out.

1786 "Dramatic License" 1786 "Eye of the Beholder"
Auberg aux Arts, Normandy

Warren Cochran has asked Duncan to accompany him to meet with Prince Charlie. Warren is so obsessed with the man that he can not see the truth. That Prince Charlie is no longer a fit leader. Hopes for another rebellion are dashed.

 

England

Duncan has taken on a new immortal as a student. John Phillipe LeFaye looks at life as do most of the young...to be enjoyed. Unfortunately he crosses paths with Damon Case who thinks the game is a holy mission.

 

1788 "Through a Glass Darkly" 1795 "The Immortal Cimoli"
England

Duncan watches as an immortal woman hunts down a man on horseback.  The immortal is unarmed, but Duncan didn't see what happened before he arrived.  He will hold this judgment for years to come.

Out side Paris

Angelina and Robert are celebrating their 100th wedding anniversary by retaking their marriage vows. Unfortunately for the wedding plans, it is the time of the French Revolution. Robert is about to have his head removed, Duncan, Fitz and Gina go to the rescue.

1796 "Sins of the Father" 1796 "Till Death"

Completed 10/26/99

The End of Duncan's Chronicles of the 1700's

As I have been going through Duncan's timeline I realize it is the people...mostly immortals that he meets that are important in telling his biography. So I've gone back and changed most of the pictures to reflect this.

This period of Duncan's life sees profound changes. After the defeat and destruction of his Scotland...he begins to wander more. He sharpens his skills as a warrior by adding martial arts training. He receives his katanna from his beloved teacher Hideo Koto, who gave his life teaching and befriending Duncan.

He sees the world changing...as a new modern era is fast approaching. This will be the time that Duncan's adaptability will be tested the most. Soon it will not be fashionable to wear your sword at your side. The warrior will turn into the soldier...with the capability of mass destruction. And through all the changes in the mortal world...Duncan's world will remain the same "There can be only one".

 

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