Chapter seven is where the story takes a turn. Arthur’s in this dark prison, surrounded by moaning knights. “Who are you and why are you moaning?” he asks. “We’re knights, twenty knights, that have been locked up here as prisoners,” … Continue reading →
Now we’re on to the third tale of Book IV, which is a fairly major one, the Story of Morgan le Fay Trying to Kill Arthur. It starts off innocently enough. One day King Arthur, his brother-in-law King Uriens, and … Continue reading →
“One slot remains,” says Arthur. “Who should join the knights of the Round Table?” “I can think of two candidates,” says Pellinore. “I can’t offer up an opinion on which of the two would be a better choice, however. The … Continue reading →
Once the battle is over, King Pellinore shows up with a big pile of reinforcements. “Too late, Pellinore!” says Arthur. “We already whupped the five kings.” Arthur’s army and Pellinore’s armies merge, and Arthur’s army does a head count and … Continue reading →
Quick recap: Arthur and his court are up by the Humber, and the five kings he’s at war with have been told where he is. They take the one king’s brother’s advice, and ride out to sneak-attack Arthur before he … Continue reading →
Book IV is a whirlwind tour! On to the next story, the Story of Arthur Getting Invaded and Knights Getting Promoted! King Arthur, meanwhile, he’s back in Camelot, just enjoying the peace, when along comes some bad news to spoil … Continue reading →
Book IV! It’s kind of all over the place. First up, Merlin and Nimue! Merlin is way into Nimue! So Merlin is hanging out a lot with Nimue, the woman that Pellinore brought back to Camelot, and, to put … Continue reading →
When Pellinore and Nimue get to Camelot, Arthur is out jousting, but Merlin and Guenever are there. Merlin casts zone of truth again, and Pellinore lays out the whole story, culminating in his retrieval of the damosel’s head at Nimue’s … Continue reading →
So here’s the Tale of Pellinore. This ought to be good. Follow along and try to figure out whether Pellinore is a Goofus like Gawaine or a Gallant like Tor. He mounts up and rides after the mysterious lady and … Continue reading →
TW: nonconsensual sex. Right, now, Tor and Abellus are taking a little break from their fight. Tor is pretty clearly winning, but Abellus has refused to surrender. “Tor! Tor!” someone else is shouting. Someone is riding up, in fact. “Oh, … Continue reading →
