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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 3, 2011 19:22:45 GMT
"I am no prophet, lord, but the belief is that Arthur will unite all the kingdoms of Britain into one. Often they have been at war with one another and especially since the coming of the Christ. His followers oft seen not to accept the pagan views and feel they must bring their god to all kingdoms. But I know that is not always the case," he said. "Arthur is the one who will preserve the balance."
He paused to take a breath.
"You ask why Arthur must hold the thirteen treasures. Nothing remains hidden forever and the treasures are separately powerful and some could cause great harm in the land. If the wrong man were to get his hands on them all...all hell would break loose. So, they must be held by the right man, for the good of all Britain, not just Dumnonia, or Cornwall or Lothian."
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Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Dec 7, 2011 3:59:50 GMT
"And once Arthur is gone?" asked Mark.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 9, 2011 9:15:16 GMT
The druid looked at Mark for an unnaturally long time before he answered.
"Gone? You mean dead, lord? Arthur will marry, in time. IOnly a foolish king would not. It is to be hoped he sires heirs of the Pendragon bloodline who will safeguard the treasures for Britain. But a mortal man such as I does not know if Arthur will have sons. I am a druid, not a seer."
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Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Dec 9, 2011 12:29:27 GMT
"But Arthur's sons when they arrive, may not be of the same quality as their sire. Many a great man has an unworthy heir. If as you say, the treasures must be held by the right man, how do you determine the 'right' man?"
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 9, 2011 21:32:13 GMT
The druid shrugged.
"Cornwall is a Christan kingdom now but it was not always so. Did you never hear of the Great Marriage and the rites the king must suffer to prove his worth to his people? Do you Christians not expect your kings to undergo your own rites?"
He paused.
"In olden times the tradition was that the king would rule for a year and then he would die in sacrifice to his people. We do not hold to that now but there are other rites. Your Christ underwent the great sacrifice himself, did he not?"
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Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Dec 10, 2011 7:19:13 GMT
"So the one that would hold the Treasures must prove himself worthy?" replied Mark. "And Arthur has done this?"
He poured another cup of wine. "And his successor must do the same as well in order to retain the Treasures."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 10, 2011 8:41:34 GMT
"I believe so. Arthur's test was simpler than the old ways, but my own son witnessed him pull the sword from the stone that day. That was Merlin's test for him to prove his right to be king, was it not?"
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Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Dec 10, 2011 21:16:31 GMT
"His right to be High King certainly." replied Mark.
"I have no issue with that. But that is a different question to whether he has proved himself worthy to hold the Treasures. We have had high Kings before and they have not held them. Was not Uther Pendragon worthy? Macsen Wledig? Constantine? Ambrosius?"
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 10, 2011 22:12:02 GMT
"That is not fr me to say. i do not judge the worthiness of a king. You shoul ask your god."
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Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Dec 11, 2011 7:10:12 GMT
Mark looked sceptical. "I find in matters of great importance God is often silent."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 11, 2011 11:28:42 GMT
The druid frowned. He knew a little of Christianity but it was still strange to him.
"Then look for signs in the patterns of the clouds, the rustle of the wind and the fall of sunlight and shadow through the trees. There are always ways to know the will of the gods, lord. at least for those of us of the older faith. Perhaps it is different for you Christians. If so, I cannot advise you. What of your priests? It was a priest who crowned Arthur Pendragon, was it not?"
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Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Dec 12, 2011 9:11:06 GMT
Mark nodded, although the look of scepticism didn't leave his face. "An archbishop no less."
He leaned forward. "I would find these treasures in Cornwall for the realm and for Arthur. Can you help me?"
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 12, 2011 10:26:53 GMT
"Perhaps I might," Telio said, scratching his head. "But Arthur is already searching for them, is he not?"
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Post by King Mark of Cornwall on Dec 12, 2011 20:40:46 GMT
"I believe so.' said Mark. "However he is searching for many treasures. I will only assist him with the ones in Cornwall."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Dec 12, 2011 20:54:23 GMT
"I see. That may be possible. Have you consulted with anyone besides myself?"
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