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Post by Merlin Emrys on Oct 29, 2011 12:10:03 GMT
"We all have our talents, Your Grace." Merlin replied while bowing his head modestly.
"Mordred why don't you share with us all were you have been for the better part of a decade? Indulge the curiosities of an old man."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Oct 29, 2011 12:16:34 GMT
"You would not have to stifle your passions at the Beltane feast, so long as you were kind to the lady you celebrate with," Morgause ventured. "But let us see how we feel when the time comes. It's not as thrilling if you decide beforehand who to celebrate with."
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"I am determined to find out if you do have horns and a tail," Arthur said, laughing, before he turned to his brother. "But I know that if any man could keep such things hidden, it would be you, Merlin."
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Post by Sir Ironside/Merlin on Oct 29, 2011 12:22:48 GMT
"No, of course not. The thrill is in its primal nature, the animalistic passion prevailing over civilized restraint. Do you not agree?" Ironside asked with a wolfish grin.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Oct 29, 2011 12:36:31 GMT
"I do," Morgause said. "It's the power that most appeals to me in the rites, and in sorcery itself. I have always wished I had a man's power."
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Post by Sir Mordred Pendragon on Oct 29, 2011 12:44:58 GMT
Mordred takes the offered seat, "Thank you brother for honour." He looks to both the men, "Good fortune to both of you."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Oct 29, 2011 13:16:12 GMT
"Perhaps we do," Morgan said with a laugh. "But I still wish he was ten years younger and handsomer too! I don't think that is so very wrong. But you are right, my dear. A husband and a lover are not necessarily the same. Iseult gave a small smile, "I do wish people would praise others for their wits rather than by their beauty and how many sons they will give you." She replied, paraphrasing Morgan from when they had spoken the other day about Uriens. "But I agree, I should rather a man be handsome if it could be helped, is King Uriens not handsome then? I know you said he was old, but some men mature well." A blind knight is worth more than a false knight, thought Galahad to himself, but did not rise to the bait of his brother. "I suppose you are right brother, I shall try to stop myself from scowling in the future. How have you been? I do not remember the last time we spoke, was it a week ago?" "I was only teasing, brother." Lancelot lied, noticing their mothers expression, "and I have been well thank you, brother. Who could not be when spring is in the air. And how about yourself? Well also, I hope."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Oct 29, 2011 15:35:14 GMT
"Thank you. I wish you the same also," Arthur said.
He was sizing up the brother he didn't really know, trying to make out Mordred.
"Will you be attending either the fires or the service at the chapel?"
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Morgan looked around to check that King Uriens was not within earshot but he had not yet entered the hall.
"My lord is not ugly but nor is he especially comely. Pleasant would be a better word than than handsome. Not the sort of man to set a girl's passions running wild. Still, at least he's not quite to likely to attract the attentions of other ladies. I do so hate to share," Morgan said with a laugh. "But fear not, I am sure we will find you someone much handsomer to wed."
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Post by Hallewes on Oct 29, 2011 15:35:49 GMT
"I do," Morgause said. "It's the power that most appeals to me in the rites, and in sorcery itself. I have always wished I had a man's power." "Mens power is te same as womans." Hallewes cut in. "I have found tat there is no difference between us."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Oct 29, 2011 16:04:54 GMT
"But a woman cannot carry a sword. That gives men a different sort of power. Sorcery makes no difference between man or woman but what about women who have no sorcery? They must use their bodies and their wiles to get what they want," Morgause suggested.
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Oct 29, 2011 16:12:08 GMT
Morgan looked around to check that King Uriens was not within earshot but he had not yet entered the hall. "My lord is not ugly but nor is he especially comely. Pleasant would be a better word than than handsome. Not the sort of man to set a girl's passions running wild. Still, at least he's not quite to likely to attract the attentions of other ladies. I do so hate to share," Morgan said with a laugh. "But fear not, I am sure we will find you someone much handsomer to wed." "If not I could always get a handsome lover instead." Iseult said with a grin back to Morgan, "but I suppose that is the plus of a less attractive husband, you do not need to worry about them straying, but some women I am sure will look past looks to get the ear of a great man."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Oct 29, 2011 16:22:26 GMT
"Perhaps they might. Morgause is one such and I fear she will not be satisfied with only one man. There are certain advantages to marrying a King, I don't deny it. But I am with you, Iseult. So I shall have to see if there are any young men who take my fancy in Gore. But I am thankful you don't mind me speaking like this. My mother has turned quite Christian and would be appalled if she knew!"
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Post by Sir Galahad on Oct 29, 2011 17:08:19 GMT
"Well enough I suppose." Galahad replied, believing his brother had replied honestly. "I am mocked because of my beliefs by your fellow pagans, and almost all of the so called Christian knights here are even worse."
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Post by Hallewes on Oct 29, 2011 17:40:13 GMT
"But a woman cannot carry a sword. That gives men a different sort of power. Sorcery makes no difference between man or woman but what about women who have no sorcery? They must use their bodies and their wiles to get what they want," Morgause suggested. "Who is to say that you can't lady Morgause? Once you wear a blade none can take it without your permission."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Oct 29, 2011 17:44:06 GMT
"Oh, you can speak to me about anything, Morgan." Iseult said with a smile, "I don't think those who follow christianity do not understand I think, I do not think that I could follow a god that makes you put such limits on yourself, but then again, there are some benefits. An amalgamation between the two would be interesting."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Oct 29, 2011 17:55:32 GMT
"Oh, I couldn't wear anything larger than a ritual knife," Morgause said with a shudder. "I am no fighter. Morgan, though, she might. I think she learned things at Avalon and the kingdom of the Fay that the rest of us could not dream of."
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"How do you mean?" Morgan asked. "Arthur would have the two co-exist, but how can they join together? The two are so different. Is it not bad enough that they seek to steal our festivals from us, and our holy sites too? It is no accident that Glastonbury Abbey is situated thus."
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