“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 →
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 →
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 →
Pellinore hides in the bushes while two knights ride up — from opposite directions! It’s Pellinore’s lucky day, plainly. He just happens to be in the right place at the right time to overhear this conversation. “Hey there.” “Hey. … Continue reading →
So right away Pellinore, standing over Sir Hontzlake of Westland’s body, Pellinore is right away prepared to smite the other knight, also, but the other knight isn’t an idiot and gets down on his knees straightaway. “Okay, you can have … 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 →
Right and so we turn back the clock to just as Gawaine, Tor, and Pellinore are setting out. Sir Tor is after the white hunting dog, the brachet. Before he’s gone very far, he nearly runs over a dwarf standing … Continue reading →
Trigger warning: mention of rape “Pellinore… Pellinore…” Arthur takes a moment to place the name. “Oh, that guy! The one who stole my horse and then killstealed King Lot! He’s a jerk!” cries Arthur. “Still, a fine knight and … Continue reading →
Trigger warning: mention of rape Double-length chapter today! Actually the chapter is the usual length but I’m unpacking it more than usual. So all of Camelot/London is one big festival, what with Arthur getting married, and in wanders these … Continue reading →
