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Post by Morgan le Fay on Nov 2, 2011 12:15:03 GMT
Melusine didn't seem to care that they were in the open. She flung off her robe to show that she was naked beneath and kissed Lamorak with passion as they lay in the grass together.
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"I am not," she said with a slow smile as she leaned in close to him. "I am yours for this night then, Diwrnach. But never speak of this to my sons. It is better for you, and for them, if they cannot put a name to my lovers."
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Post by Sir Lamorak / Diwrnach on Nov 2, 2011 12:28:12 GMT
"As you wish my lady." Emboldened by the ritual and Lady Viviane's acceptance Diwrnach leaned in and began kissing her passionately. They would do honour to their gods this evening.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Nov 2, 2011 13:06:36 GMT
Viviane kissed Diwrnach back for a moment then she took his hand and led him to a secluded spot behind a tree.
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Post by Sir Galahad on Nov 2, 2011 13:58:22 GMT
Dinadan observed the ritual in shock. Did these pagans have no decency? Dinadan was not opposed to acts of lust, but to behave in such a way in the sight of others... Dinadan shook his head and began to make his way back toward the castle.
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Nov 2, 2011 14:51:01 GMT
After staying for the prayers and doing some silent praying of her own for a while, Iseult left the stone circle to allow the revellers more privacy took the long walk back up the castle alone to get some sleep.
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Post by Taliesin on Nov 2, 2011 15:45:31 GMT
After his dance with the lady Dindrane, Taliesin figured that it was time for him to reveal his masterpiece. "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, may I have your attention please?" he shouted as he climbed on top of a barrel.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Nov 2, 2011 15:55:03 GMT
Some of the revellers, finished with their romantic interludes, were heading back to their beds, but others, not yet ready for sleep, looked over at the bard with interest. A small cluster gathered around Taliesin. Among them was the druid girl Merewyn.
"Go on then," she urged.
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Post by Taliesin on Nov 2, 2011 16:02:26 GMT
"For you all this evening, I have written a song specifically for Beltane." He played a few experimental notes on his lute, then began playing what the people would immediately see as a dancing tune.
"When the fey do march on their Sunday ride, Evil knows that its best to hide Yet when the sun goes down at the end of day Old Green Man comes out to play. He lifts his harp and puffs his pipe For now he knows that the time is ripe For him to keep the evil at bay ‘till dawn does shine on the bonny quay.
Green Man singing in the dead of night! Not going down without a fight! Green man singing in the dead of night! They fey all know everything is alright! Oi!"
Each line of the chorus is accompanied by a single chord at the beginning with Taliesin's voice carrying through the stone circle in the following quiet. He begins playing a fast-paced bridge before the second verse.
"So with a scream and a sigh as he passes by Creatures of evil will shy away. Green man plays his harp, notes sweet and sharp As he marches up and down the quay. And his pipe will smoke and begin to stoke The flames of natures ire. And the dark will fear, for coming near Is Green Man, Nature’s sire."
A second chorus and bridge follow.
"So with dawn’s approach, the dark will encroach On the Feywild one last time. Yet the Green Man fights for the Feywild Light And beats the dark with a brand new rhyme. So he still does play on the bonny quay ‘till with rot the grass turns brown. But for now, grass sways under windy gaze, As he plays another round. Hey!
Green Man singing in the dead of night, Not going down without a fight! Green man singing in the dead of night, The Fey all know everything is alright! Oi! Green Man strumming on his harp so bright, Battling for the Fey when the day turns night! Green Man as a beacon of light!..."
He lets the note ring and claps his hands four times in tempo.
"Each evening brings about a new fight!"
His song ended, Taliesin gauges the audience's reaction.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Nov 2, 2011 16:08:11 GMT
Cheers rang out among the crowd. Merewyn in particular clapped with enthuasiasm and waved to the bard. The song appeared to have gone down very well indeed.
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Post by Taliesin on Nov 2, 2011 16:10:53 GMT
Taliesin, pleased that his original composition had gone over so well, bowed and jumped down from the ale cask. He approached Merewyn, "Milady," he said, bowing to her.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Nov 2, 2011 16:23:52 GMT
"Master Bard," she greeted him. "That was a wonderful song, it truly was! You have a beautiful voice and your tune touched my heart. Thank you so much for sharing the song with us."
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Post by Taliesin on Nov 2, 2011 16:24:47 GMT
"It was my pleasure," Taliesin responds, "I always do enjoy performing for Beltane after the ritual."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Nov 2, 2011 16:30:11 GMT
"Of course. The Beltane rites are very special to me," she said, grinning at him. "I enjoyed celebrating them with you. You are welcome to spend the rest of the night with me if you wish."
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Post by Taliesin on Nov 2, 2011 16:36:19 GMT
Taliesin gave a wolfish smile to the young lady, "An offer I am more than willing to accept. Perhaps we could honor the gods further this evening?" For one so young, she had been one of the better partners Taliesin had, especially at Beltane.
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Post by King Urien on Nov 2, 2011 16:46:16 GMT
Uriens shrugged, "Numbers themselves only go so far. Eventually you will want a few superior examples among those loyal to one's self." He casts an appreciative glance at Morgan, "It seems Arthur has that as well."
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