RP History
THE STORY BEGINS
Our RP begins after Lancelot and Guinevere have left Camelot .... Lancelot becoming a wanderer and Guinevere staying with the Holy Sisters. Arthur has summoned Guinevere back to his side and has need of Lancelot as well.
THE MESSAGE TO LANCELOT: A messager appeared in Glenshadows .... Guinevere. She brought with her a request for Lancelot to return to Camelot, but after discussion Lancelot discovered she brought it upon herself to ask for his returning, knowing that the King wanted him back but could not bring himself to ask it of Lancelot himself.
THE KING ARRIVES: When Arthur arrived at Glenshadows, he saw both Lancelot & Guinevere conversing, and forgave them both their infedility but asked a vow of faithfulness from them both ...... their motto, encrusted upon the Round Table .... "Ever Faithful"
NOTE FROM ARTHUR: Please inform all Knights that I have had the Table reconstructed, with elegant marble inlays, and mahogany woodworkings. The room of the Round Table awaits its rightful inhabitants. Guinevere's throne in that room awaits her as well.
NINIANNE, THE SEER: One evening in the tavern, Niniane sought out the Queen in order to tell her of a disturbing dream she had involving the son of the King. Since Guinevere knew of no son, this was disturbing news indeed, particularly since the seer told of war between father and son.
LANCELOT & JADESS: Lancelot has found love away from Guinevere. He has fallen in love with the lovely Queen Jadess from a neighboring kingdom. Unfortunately, her brother, the evil ERIGAST, has attempted several times to have her, Lancelot and any associated with his sister killed and to take the kingdom from her. She is in desperate need of help from Arthur's kingdom and the Knights of the Round Table. The King and Lancelot have both pledged their support to her.
September 16, 1996
KIDNAPPING OF GUINEVERE: The queen was abducted from Glenshadow's Tavern by the Black Knight (an emissary of Malagant). He held a knife to her throat, and even though Lancelot, Sir Percival, and others in the tavern tried to save her, she was taken by him. It is suspected that Erigast, brother of Jadess, instigated this attack.
September 23, 1996
RESCUE OF THE QUEEN: Lancelot sought out The Black Knight, and finding Guinevere, freed her. She ran into the forest as Lancelot remained to fight and defeat the Black Knight, killing him. As Jadess's brother, Erigast, is suspect of being in league with the Black Knight, retribution against him is being planned.
GUINEVERE & ARTHUR REUNITED: Guinevere fled into the forest to further escape her captors and remained there for several days until she worked her way back to Glenshadows tavern, where she came upon her husband who was searching for her. Her dress torn and ragged, her face smudged and sweat-streaked, she fell into his arms, exhausted. There was dedication in her eyes, and some very valuable information in her memory regarding Malagant's forces ... and something else, which was never revealed.
Arthur took her into the tavern, as she shivered from the cold and dehydration resulting from her exertions. He removed his cloak, wrapped it tightly about her, and sat holding her until she regained consciousness. When she became able, he lifted her with him upon his stallion, and turned the animal back towards Camelot. He held her closely as they rode, cradling her protectively. His head bowed down close to hers... speaking softly to soothe her, telling her the same fantastic stories that his mother used to put him to sleep when he was a boy. The horse bearing the royal couple disappeared slowly under the protective mists of the forest. Only the slight glimmer of the hilt of Excalibur, dancing mystically with their movements, attested to their presence.
The Wedding of Lancelot & Jadess
The marriage of Queen Jadess to Sir Lancelot took place on Saturday, with Natah Matrus performing the ceremony, Queen Guinevere serving as Matron of Honor and ShadowRunner as Best man. The reception at Glenshadow's Tavern brought dismay and heartache for Jadess, as Lancelot was attacked, taken away by a wizard and assumed dead. Guinevere and Erigast, brother of Jadess, are searching a "spiritual plane" for him at this point.
January 9, 1997
ARTHUR & GUINEVERE: Arthur has returned from his time abroad and they have been happily reunited once again. Guinevere, who had planned to seclude herself with the Holy Sisters after his return, has been persuaded by Arthur to remain in Camelot under his protection. Though the kingdom is unaware of it, she is with child (approx. 4 months). However, there is a dark secret behind it which neither the King nor Queen will discuss. However, he has ordered a 12 man guard to accompany her whenever she leaves the immediate castle premises.
LANCELOT & JADESS: Lancelot escaped his incarceration from Margause (it is only assumed Margause was to blame ... she never admitted to it) and he has returned to help Jadess rule and maintain her kingdom. They are expecting their first child.
M0RGANNA & SIR KAY: They had a brief, yet volatile, relationship with Morganna being unable to completely devote herself to him, nor to a reformed life of goodness, and Sir Kay having great difficulty in revealing to the King his love for her. They have since parted and Sir Kay is now with Tysira de Breva. (Sidenote: Sir Kay will probably not be online very much for awhile during the day, perhaps indefinitely. Hopefully we can see him in the evenings)
PRINCE MALAGANT: The evil former Knight of the Round Table has made his presence known and also that he was responsible for the kidnapping of Guinevere in September. He speaks of treason and taking the kingdom by force, yet no overt action has been taken so far. He appears to be allying with Morganna, though she is very secretive in her support of him. To date Malagant has openly challenged Arthur's authority as King and has intimidated several of the loyal knights into duels.
COLETTA: This 'lovely' lady comes in to charmingly harrass Lancelot from time to time ... I'm sure there are others as well.
March 24, 1997
ARTHUR & GUINEVERE: Arthur has been occupied assembling knights and making arrangements for more formal meetings, his health has improved with the return of his queen. Guinevere has been seldom seen recently, spending her time in seclusion, though she does make appearances when possible at Cameliard for certain events. She is looking tired and her clothing does not fit properly anymore. Her condition is becoming more apparent, though no one speaks of it.
TYSIRA & KAY: The happiness of their expected twins has been tainted with the arrival of Lady Isabeau who claims that SHE is the true Lady Kay because of pledges made by their fathers years ago. The King has nullified this claim and banished Isabeau, though she has threatened revenge against them all. The stress of this and injury during battle resulted in Tysira sustaining a concussion. At the request of Arthur, and with hesitations from Kay as well as Tysira, Morganna healed her.
MORGANNA: Reluctantly assisted with the healing of Tysira and seems resentful of it. She most certainly will make the King pay in some way. She has initiated a partnership with Chance Holiday which appears to have sinister implications.
MALAGANT: It is rumored that Malagant is dead. After she and her friends were taunted by Malagant, Paloma of Siam hired an assassin to rid them of him. Sortly afterward she was presented with a small box containing a severed finger (yuck!). It is assumed the finger is that of Malagant, and he is at this time presumed dead. In the confusion of the suspected death of Malagant, it was discovered that he & Elaine the Faire were not only lovers but secretly married ((Isn't that just like Mal not to mention a wife?! LOL)). She now wears his signet ring, which may or may not have some magical properties.
August 11, 1997
It appears in the absence of Queen Jadess and King Arthur , Guinevere and Lancelot were given time together, and their love rekindled. The Queen has given birth to a son, who, unbeknownst to most of the kingdom, is actually the child of Malagant. The King is aware of this but has sworn to raise the child as his own. She fled briefly to France to keep the boy safe from Malagant, but returned soon after, filled with remorse for leaving her husband and kingdom so impetuously. The boy, as yet unnamed is hidden away in a secret convent with his nurse for safekeeping. Captain Tysira di Brera, also known as Lady Kay, has been off at war, leading the Go-Back into victory. Her and Sir Kay's cubs have not yet been born, and there is little or no word of her from the battle. Queen Jadess was taken by an emissary of her brother, after they abducted her daughter Jadene and held her, forcing Jadess to surrender to them or lose the child. Lancelot rescued her and returned her safely to their home. Their child is due at any time.
Sir Gawain has returned to Camelot after a 3 year absence which has matured him into a knight of skill and wisdom. He has taken a fancy to Morganna, who apparently is rather fond of him as well. He accompanied the Queen as protector when she briefly fled to France in an effort to remove the child from any danger of Malagant. Malagant has re-enter the realm bringing with him threats and violence. He and Morganna have battled frequently, the most recent time resulting in Morganna's loss of her hand, which was restored through magic. Malagant wears a ring given to him by her which keeps his life within her control and wishes.
August 18,1997
New arrivals to the kingdom include Burmaltus (a man seeking audience with the King) and Aoife Ruad (a young woman seeking refuge). Queen Jadess has given birth to Lancelot's son, to be named Quailan. Though they spoke few words, Guinever & Lancelot exchanged passionage glances, though they kept a safe distance from one another. The Queen is becoming more concerned over the absence and lack of word regarding Arthur, she has also sent for her childhood friend, Lady Victoria, to join her at Camelot. Morganna mused out the window at Gawain's absence. ((Welcome return to Lady Elaine & Sir Crimsaun)).
August 25, 1997
The Lady Victoria arrived from Leonesse, summoned at the Queen's request. Arthur returned from his search for Guinevere in France, but discovering that she & Lancelot had rekindled their affair, he has left Camelot for 30 days in which time Guin is to decide either to leave Camelot with Lancelot or remain as Queen and Arthur's faithful wife. Merlin graced the room with a visit, though he brought with him a word of warning to all. Merlin then played a bit of a cat and mouse game with Morganna, the whole time dangling the secret of Dragonfire in front of her like bait to a fish. Burmaltus revealed his clouded history as a knight. Captain Tysira di Brera made her final appearance in Camelot, her marriage to Sir Kay dissolved, as she returns to the Go-Back and their battle. When her cubs are born, the male will be delivered to Arthur & Guinevere to be raised.
SUPPLEMENTAL - Guinevere & Gawain had a heartfelt discussion the night after she collapsed regarding the future of Camelot and the treason involved with her infidelity.
September 1, 1997
The arrival of Melliandra and Sir Galahad ... Melliandra come as a princess intent on learning how a proper Queen behaves, and Sir Galahad arrives to join the ranks of the Knights of the Round Table. Coletta sauntered back into Camelot immediately becoming embroiled in a heated discussion with Lancelot. Later, she cast her devious eyes on Galahad, while uttering something about about a torrid affair, knowing well Lancelot would understand. Elaine the Fair and Lancelot both welcomed the arrival of their son, Galahad, and conflicted with each other over his attentions. Guinevere, Lady Victoria, and Sir Gawain left for the abbey which houses Guinevere's son, for prayer, relection, and to seek guidance for what has happened between Lancelot & Guinevere.
September 8, 1997
GALAHAD became annoyed yet again with his parents, LANCELOT and ELAINE, and briefly considered leaving Camelot. MORGANNA seemed rather quiet, in fact, too quiet, and may be hatching some devious plot with a dark and mysterious stranger, CHANCE HOLIDAY. AOIFE amidst all the ruckuss continued to play her beautiful music to try and alleviate some of the tension in Cameliard Hall. LANCELOT finally told JADESS about his night of passion with GUINEVERE. JADESS, heartbroken, took their newborn son and left, possibly never to return. Her evil brother, ERIGAST, sought out GUINEVERE far away in the Holy Abbey, where she, SIR GAWAIN and LADY VICTORIA had fled for prayer and reflection. ERIGAST, angry that his sister had been hurt, killed SIR GAWAIN before threatening all at the Abbey, and leaving with a warning NOT to hurt Jadess again. GAWAIN was revived by MERLIN and cared for privately by VICTORIA. The shadowy figure of CHANCE HOLIDAY haunted ERIGAST and may have affected his departure. There were more new faces as well as some returning old faces this week.
SUPPLEMENTAL - MERLIN gave GUINEVERE a lesson in trust, forcing her to think more on her options for resolution of her & LANCELOT's treason. Later, MERLIN, GUINEVERE, SIR GAWAIN, and LADY VICTORIA met in the garden.
September 15, 1997
MERLIN had a few heated words with SIR BALIN, who wanted to know if the story he heard about GUINEVERE and LANCELOT was true. Merlin told him to be patient and wait for ARTHUR's return. That did not set well with Balin, who in turn snapped angrily at Merlin. MORGANNA and CHANCE have been seen together, this makes many quite nervous. On the surface it appears harmless enough but looks are often decieving. AOIFE again lit up the room by here mere presence. Her music warming the hearts of all within Cameliard. The wonderous music greatly helping to ease tensions. JADESS had a conversation with BALIN as well. Jadess is clearly quite angry and hurt by what LANCELOT has confessed to her in private. She is unsure if she should forgive Lancelot or even if she can forgive him. ((BURMALTUS finally slayed the evil lag beast and returned to Cameliard triumphantly!)) Burmaltus IC seems to be quite the quiet fellow but is clearly taking in every conversation around him. He to has briefly spoken to Merlin. GUINEVERE and LADY VICTORIA remain at the Abbey in prayer and reflection, though they are expected to return soon, while word has reached Camelot that Sir Gawain has left the kingdom once again, in spite of his love for Victoria.
September 22, 1997
The QUEEN remained at the Abbey in prayer, contemplating the return of her husband and mourning the departure of GAWAIN and the disappearance of LANCELOT. LADY VICTORIA remains steadfastly with her. LANCELOT is still missing and presumed to have left Camelot (though he has not). JADESS is thought to be pondering her relationship with Lancelot. MERLIN caused a freak storm to help ISOLDE escape, and he is confused at why he is so taken with COLETTA. SIR KAY has returned to Camelot after a long absence. ISOLDE OF BRITTANY is on the run from her betrothed, King Mark of Cornwall after the loss of her love, Sir Tristan at sea. She is seeking amnesty from Arthur & Guinevere. TRIEAHNY, a young servant under a tyrannical Lord, was looked after by Sir Burmaltus, returning the kindness by working in the kitchen. AOIFE played her wonderful music. BURMALTUS almost got in the middle of a fight between Isolde and Elaine but managed to avoid it. YWAYNE was wounded in a challenge battle with Lord Giles after he was found in a compromising position with the Lord's wife. MELLIANDRA introduced herself to TRIEAHNY, the runaway servant girl. TRIEHNY confided a secret to MELLIANDRA, who in turn told MERLIN out of concern. After months of neglect from her husband, ELAINE was intimate with BURMALTUS. She also shows signs of illness as well as an odd friendship with COLETTA.
September 30, 1997
GUINEVERE returned to Camelot, at the same moment ARTHUR did, and openly pledged her undying devotion to him, inspite of the accusations and threats of ERIGAST. TRIEAHNY began her work in the kitchen, having been taken on as Sir Burmaltus' ward. She revealed her secret to Merlin who had asked for her company. Later in the evening she had an encounter with Erigast Ramanti after which frightened she stayed by Merlin's side the remainder of the evening. SIR BURMALTUS flirted with his paramour The ELAINE THE FAIR, until Erigast came in when the base villain struck his ward the maiden Trieahny, he flung his only weapon, his dagger, at him, which Erigast caught and kept. Later Melliandra "urged" Burm to speak with the King and seek audience - he did and the King has said they would speak at another time in the Round Table Room. ELAINE remained at Camelot per Morganna's request. Elaine and BURMALTUS were seen together acting polite at times, and other times eyeing one another. MORGANNA pulled Elaine into the Magickal Topiary Maze, and confided in her a secret - Morganna is aligned with CHANCE HOLIDAY, and they plan to take over Cmaelot...yet, Morganna is torn between her lust for Chance and her love for Arthur. Elaine advised her to choose Chance and Camelot, then she returned to the hall, unaffected by Chance's visit. She had a brief argument with Lancelot in which he revealed that Malagant raped Guinevere...and Elaine put 2 and 2 together, realizing that the queen's child is the son of Elaine's husband. Once Lance left, Elaine collapsed in Galahad's chambers, not only due to shock, but also her mysterious "illness", which she begged her son not to reveal to anyone. She remained in Camelot, deciding she never wants to return to her own home again.
LADY VICTORIA returned with GUINEVERE from the Abbey and after taking care of the horses, putting her things in her room and changing she made her way to the Hall. Making sure her emotions were composed she opened the doors to find the KING there with Guin and they were being confronted by ERIGAST. Her anger in seeing him there was great but she remain composed. Her emotions from the previous weeks events showed on her face and all who looked at her saw the anger and hurt and confusion (related to her purpose there) in her eyes. Erigast disappeared and then reappeared suddenly taunting her and then disappeared again before she could say anything. She was beside herself and sat down to drink, Ywayne made a comment to her and she lashed out at him, drawing a sword easily that was an ornamentation on the wall and speaking words from her heart which may put her in great peril. Finally with the sword in hand she fled the hall. SIR LANCELOT made his return. He does not know whether his return will mean his death but he is willing to suffer the consequences no matter what they may be. Lancelot had a talk with GALAHAND in Galahad's chambers. Lance talked of his indiscretion with the Queen. LADY ELAINE popped in during his conversation. Lance expects that she overheard something.
June 1998
Many months have past and many things have occured in Camelot. Merlin gave his life to Save Guinevere. Howvere, Sir Burmaltus and the Lady Victoria went out on a quest, a quest to bring him back to the land of the living. Unfortunately their quest was made more difficult with the unexpected poisoning of the Queen. By who? Why Mordred of course. However, Burmaltus and Lady Victoria were successful anyway, saving both Guinevere and Merlin. Mordred still plotted away, to steal the Kingdom and kill Arthur. His reward for such treason? As of Now he has been chased out of Camelot where he reportedly is running raids on small villages. Lancelot who was away was summoned back by the King who leaves on a year long quest in September. Aoife still graces the Hall with wondrous music despite the efforts of Mordred to rid Camelot of her. SirKay has been away but remains in contact with the Queen and wary of Arthur's relationship with the Lady Isolde. Alexander Crimsaun, the Captain of the Guard, has been invaluable in keeping order. He was even directly responsible for the banishment of Mordred. Sir Galahad made a brief appearence but got fed up with the fighting between his mother Elaine and Lancelot, so once again he has vanished.
November 1998
The fall of 1998 has seen the introduction of new characters like Crystal Monroe. Crystal appears to be astonishingly like Merlin in her love for the forest and all life around Camelot. Because of this, merlin is considering her for his apprentice. Both Merlin and Crystal just recently saved a young sappling that had succumb to the strange darkness that has befallen Camelot. A dark duo have also crept they're way into the midst of it all. Nick Dimashi and Farrah Skylor. Just what they're plans are are not yet known but Nick calls himself the gamemaster. So this most likely does not bode well for Camelot. Another has arrived. Sir Gareth, a young man that has traveled to Camelot to test his skill and hopefully become one of the best Knights around. So far, Gareth is fitting in well and has been seen keeping company with the Young Princess Melliandra. Of course Melliandra is still the obstinate and spoiled Princess, she has always been. A tragedy has struck Camelot. Dekar Wessiri, a recent ally to Camelot and key figure in bringing down Malagant, was found dead in his sleeping chambers. The sight of this horrible scene has sent Lancelot to the forest, cursing Arthur all along the way. Lancelot is haunted nightly by horrible dreams, dreams that are slowly driving him insane. Sir Gawain Gwalchmei, a young man seeking to become a knight of the Round, has vanished but is believed to be on a quest, a quest to prove his worthiness as a Knight of the Round. Sir Percival is away also on a quest. As is Arthur's brother, Sir Kay.
The Holy Grail has been taken but by who, no one is sure. What is for certain is, that since it's disappearence, a darkness has befallen the land. A darkness that isn't evident to the naked eye but nonetheless, chokes the life out every living thing in and around Camelot. The dark plague Malagant forcast, has indeed come to pass. In fact, there is growing belief that he himself pilfered the Grail. Because of this Darkness, Arthur layes in his bed chambers, ill and cared for constantly by Queen Guinevere. However Arthur's illness is a very closely guarded secret. Only very few know. Morganna has been missing for months but surprisingly, out of the blue, her mother Ygraine arrived at Camelot and promptly began her game of wits with Merlin. The darkness plays havoc on all, chasing away the more sensitive like Afton but she has just returned. Dakin has been under a strange spell, though none are aware of this yet. For now, Dakin seems to do Malagants bidding. The Lady Victoria has also disappeared to parts unknown.
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