U.S.S. Pendragon - 10006.12

Cast

Arthur Pendragon -							Chris Nickel (CO)
Gwenhwyfar -								Jane Rawley (CNS)
Merlin Emrys -								Larry Leonard (CSO)
Gawain -								Tomas Rivera (CTO)
Yvain -									Erryn Pollock (CEO)
Vivian (Lady of the Lake) -						Cathy Campos (XO)
Nimue (also been known as the above) -					Ashley Hogan (OPS)
Taliesin -								Ethan Lucas (EO)

Supporting Cast

Lancelot -								Mike Jones
Ryvanna -								Erin
Laudine -								Kate (Treker Kate)
Elaine -								Karen
Meleagant -								Lee / Mike Jones
Morgana -								Tigs
Mordred -								Joseph Leonard
Gilthanas -								Karriaunna Scotti

Host Gilthanas says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<Come Dragon....>>>>>>>>>>>

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::unties the horse from the tree and leads it away toward his army... begins to look for Gawain::

Lady_Vivien says:
::leaves the lake with her sister::

Morgana says:
::searching the mist for Merlin::

Nimue says:
:: with Vivian::

Taliesin says:
::Leaving the village on horseback to continue the search for Lancelot::

Meleagant says:
::Drag Gwen along:: Gwen: C'mon you.

Merlin says:
::walks through the woods and enjoying the sun::

Elaine says:
::Still searching for her love, Lancelot::

Mordred says:
::walks through the castle, heading to the throne room::

Gawain says:
::plotting how to find the king's queen and how to end this war once and for all::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Come, Sister. We must return to Arthur's side.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::in one swoop, he swooshes up on top of the horse::

Ryvanna says:
@::following behind Meleagant and Gwen::

Gwenhwyfar says:
Meleagant:  Be careful.

Elaine says:
::Calls:: Lancelot!! LANCELOT!

Morgana says:
:: conjures a window to watch her beloved son ::

Gawain says:
::stands up after picking up some earth and rubbing it through his hands::

Taliesin says:
::Takes out his flute and begins playing a soothing melody::

Ryvanna says:
@Meleagant: You needn't be so impudent, sir.  You might hurt the lady.

Yvain says:
$::moving through the shadows as best he can in his hazardous return into Camelot::

Ryvanna says:
@::huffs after them::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant:  Where are you taking us?

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::begins to trot down to the stream where the army is gathered::

Host Gilthanas says:
::draped across the throne in Arthur’s court::

Gawain says:
::finds his king for any further orders::

Mordred says:
::enters the throne room, senses someone is there, draws his sword:: Who is there!!

Gawain says:
Arthur: my king, how doust thy desire for thy servant to find thy queen?

Lady_Vivien says:
::gathers up her skirts and begins to hurry through the forest::

Yvain says:
$::turns a corner a bit too suddenly and surprises two soldiers::

Nimue says:
:: following Vivian::

Merlin says:
::senses danger in Camelot::

Elaine says:
::Feeling tired, worn , and horribly dirty decides to head back to the Castle::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::stops and struggles trying to get away::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::notices Gawain's approach::  Gawain: Sir Gawain, any news on Sir Lancelot?

Ryvanna says:
@Meleagant: Yes, we demand to know.  No one treats the Lady Gwenhwyfar that way!

Host Gilthanas says:
::looks at her nails::  Mordred:  No one but us mice...

Meleagant says:
@::Puts Gwen and Ryvanna in a cell:: Gwen: You'll be safe here....milady ::Laughs::

Yvain says:
$::impassioned beyond reason, quickly slashes the two to bits before they have a chance to react::

Morgana says:
:: hisses. it is I my son, have you Arthur's head on a platter?::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant:  Please, let us go!

Mordred says:
::sees someone laying across the throne:: Hey....what are you doing here!

Gawain says:
::despair runs across his face:: Arthur: no my king,  none what so ever

Ryvanna says:
@::rushes up to the bars::  I demand we be released at once! ::her shouts fall on deaf ears::

Lady_Vivien says:
::sees Arthur and Gawain in the distance::

Meleagant says:
@::Laughs:: Gwen: Why?

Taliesin says:
::Notices a deer with her fawn::

Lady_Laudine says:
::looks around in fear and confusion::

Host Gilthanas says:
Mordred:  Relaxing... ::yawns daintily::

Mordred says:
::whoa....she is beautiful::

Yvain says:
$::arrives at the edge of the great hall just as the latest splatters of blood on his face dry to the touch::

Nimue says:
:: spots Merlin through the trees:: Vivian: I will rejoin you later, sister. :: heads through the trees towards Merlin.

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant: My husband, the King will be coming for us.  For your sake, let us go now!

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Gawain: Gawain, I need you to track down and rescue the Queen.  I believe Prince Meleagant has her, possibly taken to his castle.  I saw one of his fallen soldiers in Camelot's court yard.

Mordred says:
::approaches her:: That is my throne you are relaxing on.....

Elaine says:
::Stumbles through the forest on her way back to the Castle still looking for her love::

Nimue says:
:: getting closer to Merlin::

Merlin says:
::sits ::

Mordred says:
::sheathes his sword::

Gawain says:
Arthur: if he has her, consider thy wish done my lord.

Meleagant says:
@::Looks at Gwen:: Do you think I am afraid of that impostor?

Morgana says:
:: materializes behind Mordred::

Yvain says:
$::with a deep breath, steels himself and slips into the hall, hugging the walls::

Nimue says:
:: steps out of the trees before Merlin:: Merlin: Oh, sir, are you that noble wise man known as 
Merlin?

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Gawain: I trust you with this task.  I must remain with my kingdom.. Camelot needs to be retaken.

Elaine says:
::Finds her way to the edge of the forest::

Host Gilthanas says:
::looks at the youth::  Mordred:  Not just yet youngling... there is a crown and sword 
still to be had.

Lady_Vivien says:
::shakes her head in disgust as she notices the object of Nimue attentions::

Merlin says:
::sees someone coming::  Yes

Elaine says:
::Looks at the castle wondering if it is safe yet::

Host Gilthanas says:
::looks at the lady behind the youth::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant:  you should be afraid, Sir, of the Knights of the round table.

Nimue says:
Merlin: Sir, I am Nimue of the Lake.  I have long sought thee.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Gawain: Then go with my prayers Sir Gawain.  ::nudges the horse in the side, 
effectively making it move away to the stream::

Merlin says:
Nimue:: who are you

Taliesin says:
::Enters another town and tells the people of the fate that has befallen Camelot.::

Gawain says:
::mounts his horse:: Arthur: and it shall be retaken, for the glory of Camelot will not go dim this day. 
I promise this to thee my king.

Mordred says:
::eyes narrow:: Gilthanas: Why are you here?

Ryvanna says:
@Mel:  Indeed, milady.  Very good point.

Merlin says:
Nimue: for what purpose?

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Units of guards march down the hall, pausing before Yvain.

Lady_Laudine says:
::peeks out from her hiding place in her room::

Host Gilthanas says:
::shrugs::

Morgana says:
:: conjures a spell of protection of Mordred::

Gawain says:
::begins to head to Meleagant’s castle::

Yvain says:
$::hears the stumbling footsteps of drunken soldiers...many of them::

Nimue says:
Merlin: I am a loyal servant of Arthur, sir. I would learn to use my small powers in the art of magic to serve the king as best I could.

Mordred says:
::mother startles him:: Morgana: Mother....you surprised me....

Meleagant says:
@::Smiles:: Gwen: The round table? A bunch of fools.

Yvain says:
$::thinking quickly, ducks behind a tapestry to conceal himself::

Taliesin says:
::After securing volunteers for Arthur's army, Taliesin hears a tale of the famous Sir Lancelot.::

Ryvanna says:
@::is completely offended::

Morgana says:
I come but to protect and to serve  you my son::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::slips back into hiding writing in her diary::

Host Gilthanas says:
::looks at Morgana with a raised eyebrow::  Morgana:  Woman of hatred, you have learned nothing nor ever shall until you break down those walls.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::approaches the army and notices Taliesin::  Taliesin: Taliesin, is this all the men we 
could conscript?

Merlin says:
Nimue: then go now to Arthur I feel he needs us all

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant:  No, brave and honourable men.

Lady_Vivien says:
::looks around in vain for her dear son::

Nimue says:
Merlin: I will follow and aid you, sir.

Mordred says:
Gilthanas: What are you? Some kind of sorceress?

Gawain says:
::keeping his approach away from noticables and along the trees ::

Merlin says:
Nimue: then lets be off

Taliesin says:
Arthur: My Lord, these are but simple farmers. But their loyalty is totally yours

Meleagant says:
@::Looks around:: Gwen: so you say....but are they here? No.

Nimue says:
:: sticking close behind Merlin::

Host Gilthanas says:
Mordred:  I am who I am...

Morgana says:
:hisses at Gilthanas:: hold true her son :: throws a lightening bolt at Gilthanas::

Yvain says:
$::breathes shallowly so as to remain silent...yet aching to run them though and get to his beloved::

Mordred says:
::ducks the lightening::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant:  once we are noticed missing, you will be in grave danger.  For your sake, let us go.

Ryvanna says:
@Meleagant:  They will arrive shortly, be most assured!  ::looks at Gwen hopefully::   Gwen: Won't they?

Host Gilthanas says:
::blinks at Morgana and lies back to observe the lovely tapestry::

Elaine says:
::Sees the guards outside the castle and hides behind a tree wondering what to do now......where to go::

Gawain says:
::approaches the castle from the side far away from sight and hidden by the woods::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::nods and steadies the horse::  Taliesin: Then this will have to do.  Have the Phalanx make a line in the front row, behind them the swordsman and knights, then keep the 
archers in the rear.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The men before Yvain begin to argue over who has charge, Mordred or Meleagants men....

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::looks at Ryvanna reassuringly:  Ryvanna:  Of course they will be here shortly.

Merlin says:
::approaches the army and Arthur::

Meleagant says:
@Ryvanna: Silence you!!

Lady_Vivien says:
::calls forth one of her minions and sends her to yet gain find Lancelot::

Taliesin says:
Arthur: My King, I shall do as you ask, but I have had news on the whereabouts of Sir Lancelot

Mordred says:
::looks at Morgana then Gilthanas::

Yvain says:
$::listens to them argue, getting a count of their numbers::

Ryvanna says:
@::backs up behind Gwen, begins to whimper::

Taliesin says:
::Orders the farmers into ranks::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::notices Merlin and climbs down from the horse::   Merlin: Merlin my old friend, I am glad you are here for Camelot needs you this day... No, I need you.

Gawain says:
::dismounting his horse, and making sure that his horse will stay near by, he begins his approach to the castle::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Taliesin: Then speak your mind, where is he?

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::looks boldly at Meleagant::

Nimue says:
:: watching Merlin admiringly::

Lady_Vivien says:
::approaches Taliesin::

Yvain says:
$::half a dozen...far more than he could manage in the openness of the hall::

Meleagant says:
@::Looks at Gwen:: Admit defeat woman!! It will go easy for you if you do.

Merlin says:
Arthur: be strong and brave boy king and the day will be yours

Lady_Vivien says:
Taliesin: You have news of my son?

Mordred says:
Morgana: We don't have time for this...

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant:  What do you want with us?  What value are we to you?

Morgana says:
:: Fades out of view, holding Mordred as he fades as well::

Gawain says:
::keeping his approach in the shadows of the woods, he scouts the front of Meleagant’s castle for 
guards::

Ryvanna says:
@::quietly under her whimpers:: Never!

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The arguing become heated...

Yvain says:
$::wishing they would just move on::

Merlin says:
::sends strength and knowledge to Arthur::

Elaine says:
::Sneaks around to the back of the castle through the woods......out of sight.....holding her tattered 
skirts in her hands.::

Host Gilthanas says:
::looks as the two fade, then with an intense look, climbs down from the thrown and out the door::

Meleagant says:
@::Laughs:: Gwen: That is for my lord Mordred to decide.

Taliesin says:
Arthur: My King, it is only rumour, but I have heard he was last seen heading for the inner forest

Yvain says:
$::knows the type of men he hears, and braces for his charge::

Morgana says:
:: appears with Mordred in her lair::

Mordred says:
Mordred: Mother why are we back here?!?

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant: leave us then, and return to licking the boots of that whelp.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Taliesin: Taliesin, is the army ready for battle?

Merlin says:
::senses Morgana is near::

Nimue says:
Merlin: your powers are great.

Lady_Vivien says:
::looks at her sister in disgust::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: I need you to go inside the castle.  Discover all that you can.

Taliesin says:
Arthur: Yes my Lord, the soldiers are awaiting your command

Morgana says:
::whispers to her son :: Mordred: you were in danger there and you are far to  important to lose 
there::

Merlin says:
Nimue: we must be strong for the king and right

Host Gilthanas says:
::As she walks the halls of Camelot she sings... a song that for the moment brings peace to those she passes::

Meleagant says:
@::Growls:: Gwen: He is a Great man, and you are his!

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::climbs back on the horse removing the sword from it's scabbard::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: The human war must be aided by the petty magician. Chase him later, Nimue.

Nimue says:
Merlin: Yes, great sir. :: looks admiring::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::puts her arm around Ryvanna::

Mordred says:
Morgana: We fought to gain control of that castle!! Now we have lost it!!

Merlin says:
Arthur:: stay put and I'll go soon

Lady_Vivien says:
Arthur: Lose not Excalibur again, Arthur.

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Meleagant:  As do all his subjects belong to him.  Let us go!

Host Gilthanas says:
::stops before Yvain and winks, then passes on with the soldiers following her::

Nimue says:
:: whispers:: Vivian: But with his powers I could aid the King far better than he!

Gawain says:
::approaches the front and sees from his angle that on the side there is a small pathway that he 
could get inside in::

Ryvanna says:
@::huddles close to Gwen, comforted by her very presence.::

Gawain says:
:: he goes and enters with his sword out::

Meleagant says:
@::Laughs and turns his back on Gwen::

Merlin says:
::Merlin goes to mist and blows into the castle::

Elaine says:
::Arrives at the rear of the Castle seeing if she can possibly get inside without being detected::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::looks toward Vivian::  Vivian: You have returned.  Are we to expect aid from your realm?

Nimue says:
self: bother, where'd he get to.

Yvain says:
$::blinks, not quite sure what to make of that, and hastily heads for the guest quarters::

Morgana says:
better to leave and keep my beloved safe then to lose him to a dog like Arthur::

Mordred says:
::throws his hands up, leaves the lair::

Lady_Vivien says:
Arthur: Aid you shall receive when the time is right. For the true king must continue to rule for the 
good of both realms.

Meleagant says:
@::Looks at the guards:: They are more important than you, she is lost, you die.

Merlin says:
::fades in behind Morgana::

Gawain says:
::still in the shadows, he views the courtyard for any soldiers.::

Morgana says:
:: casts a spell of darkness over the kingdom of Camelot::

Yvain says:
$::arrives at the chamber door...seeing no guards, fears the worst::

Mordred says:
::goes outside the lair, looking around::

Gawain says:
::finds his way without being notice to the Meleagant’s chamber::

Meleagant says:
@::Goes to his chambers::

Merlin says:
Morgana: leave or be gone with you:: casts a spell of light on Camelot::

Lady_Laudine says:
$::gathers the strength of heart she has learned in being Lady of the Fountain and comes out from 
hiding::

Elaine says:
::Sees a guards back turned and picks up her skirts and heads in through the gardens toward the castle::

Taliesin says:
Arthur: My King, shall I take my leave and continue to seek Lancelot?

Lady_Laudine says:
$::creeps quietly towards the door::

Yvain says:
$::bursts through the door, sword at the ready::

Lady_Vivien says:
Arthur: My leagues will be there at your call. Do not waste their time.

Morgana says:
:: laughs at the foolishness of Merlin.:: casts a spell of dark storms and evil winds over the city::

Ryvanna says:
@::wishes terrible things upon Meleagant for distressing them so::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::checks the lock on the cell door::

Mordred says:
::watches the storms::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::jumps back::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::gives the door a good shake::

Yvain says:
$::sees Laudine, and only Laudine, standing there::

Merlin says:
::returns light and sun to Camelot::

Nimue says:
::whispers aside:: Vivian:  Actually, I'm not sure we're doing the right thing.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  A night of blackness covers the city as winds howl as banshees.

Lady_Laudine says:
$::sobs in delight at seeing Yvain here::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::hearing her words he raises the sword in the air::  Army: Prepare yourselves for battle!  In the name of Saint Jude, we must take back Camelot for our people!  ::nods negatively at Taliesin::  Taliesin: I need you to record this day and help out where ever you can.

Mordred says:
Self: Now I have lost everything....

Yvain says:
$::rushes forward to embrace his wife::

Gawain says:
::sneaking and being careful not to make any noise he realizes that Meleagant might not have them there at his chamber::

Lady_Laudine says:
$::throws herself into Yvain's arms::

Taliesin says:
Arthur: It will be so then, my Lord.

Lady_Laudine says:
Yvain: Oh beloved, I thought all was lost!

Meleagant says:
@::Arrives in chambers and relaxes::

Ryvanna says:
@Gwen: Oh, milady I'm so sorry I could do nothing to help us escape!  ::bursts in to tears::

Yvain says:
$Laudine: Not while I still draw breath!

Gawain says:
:: he begins to make his way to the cells of the castle, hoping he will have a surprise for the 
guards::

Lady_Vivien says:
::looks at Nimue::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::smiles up at her husband locking eyes with him::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::noticing the 'blackness', he knows the time is now::  Army:  Charge!!!  ::drops the sword to a forward stance along the side of the horse's head::

Mordred says:
::takes a walk through the woods::

Taliesin says:
::Sits beneath a great oak and begins strumming the strings of his lute::

Nimue says:
::whispers:: Vivian: Is it really right that we be ruled - by humans - and by men?

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::comforts Ryvanna::  Ryvanna: It wasn't your fault.

Host Gilthanas says:
<Guard>Gawain:  Who goes there?

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: My people have decided to help the cause of Arthur. Their decision becomes mine.

Elaine says:
::Sneaks her way into the castle moving along the halls carefully, quietly::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::pulls back:: Yvain: What now husband?

Merlin says:
::explodes the gates open::

Nimue says:
Whispers:: Vivian: I am not so bound.

Taliesin says:
::Singing:: The King so brave and pure of heart

Morgana says:
:: hurls a tornado at Merlin::

Yvain says:
$::remembers the situation and breaks his gaze:: Laudine: We must go. It is still unsafe here. ::heads for the window with one hand on his sword and his other in hers::

Gawain says:
@:: finds his way to the entrance of the cells and heads down with his sword drawn::

Nimue says:
Whispers:: Vivian:: and had I been there  I would have spoken against such a course.

Ryvanna says:
@::in between sobs::  Gwen:  I should have done something to protect you, milady.

Mordred says:
::hears a battle:: Well....there goes my Camelot.......

Taliesin says:
::Singing:: On horseback, leads the charge

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::as the army begins the march towards the castle he orders the archers to begin the launch of arrows::

Lady_Vivien says:
::raises a brow:: Nimue: Ruled? By man? Not likely, my sister. We allow man to share this realm, so as to keep them out of ours. It is a fair trade.

Nimue says:
Whispers:: Vivian:: We should rule for ourselves! Not through these *puppets*.

Merlin says:
::rises up and into the yards to greet Arthur::

Host Gilthanas says:
<Guard>::swings his sword towards Gawain::  I said hold...

Mordred says:
::walks into the mist, leaving the area::

Meleagant says:
@::Lies down...thinking all is well::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::holds onto Yvain's hand::

Ryvanna says:
@::pulls handkerchief from her bosom, pats her eyes with it::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Ryvanna:  You're presence here is giving me strength.  don't be frightened.

Taliesin says:
::Singing:: The archers clear the path ahead

Merlin says:
Arthur: the gates are open attack now

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::glances out the window and swallows in fear::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: Merlin!!  What have you discovered?

Nimue says:
Whispers:: Vivian:: A human man has no right to wield the sword of the lake!

Morgana says:
:: throws boulders to block the gates ::

Ryvanna says:
@Gwen:  Oh, thank you milady!  I will try.  Perhaps there is a way out of this cell? ::she says it 
without conviction::

Gawain says:
@::blocks the Guard's swing, and attacks:: Guard: for the glory of Camelot you will not stop me from saving my queen!

Taliesin says:
::Singing:: And the soldiers go marching on

Yvain says:
$::quickly sheaths his sword and takes her other hand:: Laudine: You first...quickly!

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: We have just begun the assault.  I shall order the men toward the front gates, thank you my friend.

Lady_Vivien says:
::laughs:: Nimue: The sword is mine to give. Arthur yields the sword until I say he no longer does.

Merlin says:
::explodes the boulders into pebbles::

Nimue says:
:: spots Merlin and begins to walk towards him, using her magic to appear utterly beautiful::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Ryvanna:  Let's look, shall we?  ::starts knocking on stones::

Lady_Laudine says:
% Yvain: Yes.....all right ::swallows:: If you say so.

Host Gilthanas says:
<Guard> ::swings back at the madman wondering who he is talking about::

Meleagant says:
@::Hears a noise:: Self: What?

Nimue says:
:: breathily:: Merlin: Oh, sir, I need thy aid.

Taliesin says:
::Singing:: The King and mighty Excalibur

Merlin says:
Nimue: you are beautiful but you must wait

Taliesin says:
::Singing:: Shall surely win the day

Lancelot says:
::Approaches Camelot from a distance, distraught, and riding his horse... noticing that it seems to get darker and darker as he approaches the kingdom::

Lady_Vivien says:
::suddenly turns into a gentle mist and fades away::

Ryvanna says:
@Gwen: Okay.  ::sniffs::  ::begins to look around room for a sign of some exit point::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::lets Yvain lower her safely to the grown::

Gawain says:
@:: dodges Guard's attack ::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::orders the men to move towards the city gates::

Yvain says:
$::lowers her to the ground as quickly as possible while still being gentle::

Elaine says:
::Finds her way to a turret looking out on the courtyard::

Merlin says:
Lancelot: you must hurry your king needs you

Nimue says:
Merlin: a matter that concerns the outcome of this battle!  Oh, sir, the fate of today shall be decided by your choice here! You *must* aid me, the Kings life depends on it.

Taliesin says:
::Looks away from Camelot and stops mid song::

Morgana says:
:; fades into the darkness of her lair sulking in her dark corner planning how she will yet defeat Merlin and the vermin Arthur::

Host Gilthanas says:
<Guard>:: growls and calls for reinforcements::

Lady_Vivien says:
::reappears at Lancelot's side::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::faintly hears.....a clashing of swords?::

Yvain says:
$::nods as she alights on the ground:: Laudine: Stand aside now... ::hops over the ledge and drops 
to the ground::

Taliesin says:
Arthur: My lord, my King, Lancelot approaches

Merlin says:
Nimue: in what way?

Mordred says:
::continues to walk away from Camelot:: Hmmmmm guess I could go to another country and take it over.....

Lancelot says:
::Looks at Vivian in surprise::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::looks into Yvain’s eyes and mouths I love you::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: Welcome back, my son.

Ryvanna says:
@::hears it too... gets a surprised look on her face.:: Gwen: Could it be...?

Nimue says:
Merlin:  Dear sir, I dare not speak of it here. You must come with me! I will show you...

Taliesin says:
Arthur:: Lancelot approaches, Lancelot approaches

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::hears Taliesin and climbs down from his horse:: Taliesin: Take charge of the army until I return

Yvain says:
$::without a word, runs toward safety, wife in tow::

Nimue says:
:: casting a subtle glamour on Merlin, so he is influenced to agree with her::

Merlin says:
Nimue: tell me now

Taliesin says:
Arthur: Me my lord, but I am a simple Bard

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::follows along feeling something's not right but being a good little lady::

Nimue says:
:: grasps Merlin's arm:: Merlin: It is not safe to tell thee now and here.

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::takes Ryvanna's hand and grips it tightly, not daring to hope::

Merlin says:
::feels numb::

Meleagant says:
@::Bursts through his door:: All: Guards!!

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  A contingent of guards joins in fighting Gawain.

Lancelot says:
::Hears the clashing of swords in the distance:: Vivian: What is happening?

Gawain says:
@::swinging at the guard a deathblow to finish him off early ::

Nimue says:
Merlin: Oh, come with me, sir. :: begins to draw him away from the army::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::smiling deeply and approaches Lancelot:: Lancelot:  My friend!  Where have you been?

Ryvanna says:
@::stays close to her lady::

Lady_Vivien says:
::looks at her son closely::

Merlin says:
::feels faint::

Gawain says:
@::quickly finds a torch lighting the area and begins to make his way over::

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::glances around for the soldiers::

Merlin says:
::what power is this::

Lancelot says:
::Looks at Arthur, and nods with a smile:: Arthur: On a search my friend... a quest that has ended for 
now. But what has happened now... I hear fighting... all around Camelot?

Elaine says:
::Finds her spot in the turret and sits looking out.......contemplating what to do::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The guards charge after Gawain

Nimue says:
Merlin: Only the power of your good heart, sir, that you know what must be done to aid the King.

Mordred says:
::finds a horse, gets up on it , and rides off into the forest and the mist::

Gawain says:
@::with his sword in one hand and the torch in the other he runs and evades the guards::

Merlin says:
Nimue: yes we must help Arthur now

Lady_Vivien says:
::waits for his reaction to the news of Gwenhwyfar's capture::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::locks arms with Lancelot::  Lancelot: I am glad you have returned.  Mordred has taken Camelot and we are presently moving through the front gates to take it back.

Nimue says:
:: puts one arm around Merlin, leading him with her:: Merlin: Only a little way, sir. Walk with me.

Meleagant says:
@Guards: Get him!!

Yvain says:
$::arrives at the earlier gathering point, and sees that they are all gone...but they left an easy trail to 
follow::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  A sword barely misses Gawain’s neck, leaving a deep cut on his cheek as he passes through them.

Merlin says:
::walks with Nimue::

Nimue says:
:: leads Merlin into the forest as he leans on her, overcome by her spells::

Lancelot says:
::Makes a grin, and raises his sword:: Arthur: Then we shall give him a fight that he will never forget!

Lady_Laudine says:
$ ::silently follows along knowing speed is so critical at this moment as well as stealth::

Merlin says:
::tries to fight off the spells::

Nimue says:
Merlin: Oh, sir, you are so wise, so brave.  :: strokes his cheek::  You have served Arthur so well.

Gawain says:
@:: throws the torch in a hay stack , and swings away to the nearest one. Then tries to find cover and distance himself from the guards::

Ryvanna says:
@::hears fighting, is worried and begins to whimper again::

Mordred says:
::feels the wind streak across his face, a feeling of freedom, takes a deep breath::

Meleagant says:
@::Runs the other way down the corridor::

Merlin says:
::she is so beautiful::

Morgana says:
:: casts a spell of protection over her son, he never shall ride alone::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::laughs heartily::  Lancelot: Then let us proceed my friend.  ::climbs back on his horse and charges toward the city gates::

Taliesin says:
::Enters through the Castle gates with the main body of Arthur's army::

Nimue says:
:: arriving at a stone in a grove of trees, leads Merlin to sit down with her::  Merlin: You have worked so hard for King Arthur :: gazes deep into his eyes:: You have worked hard, sir, and now...

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The hay stack ignites... a call of fire is heard and all rush to quickly dose it.

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Ryvanna:  It's all right.  Be calm.

Yvain says:
::quickly arrive at the others:: Arthur: ARTHUR!

Taliesin says:
::Fighting everywhere::

Nimue says:
Merlin: It is time for you to sleep. :: draws her hand over Merlin's face, closing his eyes.::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::strains to listen::

Merlin says:
Nimune: yes what?

Nimue says:
Merlin: Sleep.

Mordred says:
~~~~Morgana: Mother I am leaving....to find my own life.....they can have Camelot and this boring country....~~~~

Gawain says:
::quickly makes his way to the cell once he's out of the guards site::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: The Queen has been captured by Meleagant, my son.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Yvain: Calm down.  What is it Yvain?

Lancelot says:
Vivian: Stay back and in safety!

Merlin says:
:: I feel sleepy::

Taliesin says:
::Metal clangs against metal, as sword hits sword, shield and armour::

Lancelot says:
::Charges onward with Arthur, his sword drawn::

Morgana says:
~~~~~ My beloved my protection goes with you~~~~~~

Yvain says:
Arthur: Do we retake Camelot?

Lancelot says:
Arthur: ONWARD my friend, my brother!

Nimue says:
:: casting all her power on Merlin in a sleep spell:: Merlin: Oh, great lord, sleep now. rest A 
moment.

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: And Camelot lost to Mordred. Your absence was far too long for Camelot to bear.

Gawain says:
@::heads down to the cell quickly and looks for what is next ahead of him::

Merlin says:
Nimue: just for a moment

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Yvain: The army should be through the gates by now. Lancelot and I are proceeding there as we speak.

Mordred says:
~~~~Morgana: As a last request...give Gwenhwyfar back to Arthur~~~~

Host Gilthanas says:
::quietly slips through the castle, loosing her entourage as she opens the cell doors of Camelot’s dungeons, releasing the prisoners::  ridiculous things to have... waste of good space.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::gives the horse a hefty nudge in the sides and charges onward::

Nimue says:
Merlin: Just a moment.  :: strokes his hair gently. :: You have earned a moment's rest. :: draws his head to rest on her shoulder.::

Yvain says:
::nods:: Arthur: I fight with you, Uncle...but my lady must be kept safely elsewhere... ::looking to Arthur for that safety in some fashion::

Merlin says:
::she smells so good ::

Lancelot says:
::Charging along with Arthur::

Gawain says:
@::creeping down slowly he looks in one of the cells::

Lady_Laudine says:
::looks also to the King wondering what will be done...wanting Camelot to be retaken::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::arrives just inside the gates and slides down from the horse::  Yvain:  The forest on the other side of yonder stream is the safest place for her.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Arthur’s men leave their cells and head out looking for armor::

Taliesin says:
::Looks back out the gate and sees Arthur and Lancelot charging forward::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::hears.....footsteps?::

Nimue says:
:: as Merlin's eyes drift closed, Nimue strengthens her spells to spells which bind, all the while gently soothing Merlin to a sense of security::

Lady_Vivien says:
::nods in satisfaction::

Elaine says:
::Sees the army on the edge of Camelot and leans out the window of the turret::

Gawain says:
@:: sees it empty steps to the next cell::

Mordred says:
::stops his horse.. seeing Meleagant’s lair::

Lancelot says:
::Jumps off his horse as he and Arthur enter::

Lady_Vivien says:
::suddenly glances up sharply and again disappears into a mist::

Lady_Laudine says:
::looks at her husband:: Yvain: I will be fine. Go on, I'll head to the forest.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Taliesin:  Taliesin! Taliesin!  Where are you!?

Merlin says:
::drifts into darkness::

Yvain says:
::nods and turns to his wife:: Laudine: Go there...there are squires and men at arms to protect you there. I must fight with my king.

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::sees Gawain::

Nimue says:
Merlin: I have sought thee so long, great noble sir.  :: voice a low murmur:: so long.

Ryvanna says:
@::tries to peek out the cell even as she is afraid of what she might see::

Lady_Vivien says:
::reappears at Nimue side::

Lady_Laudine says:
::kisses Yvain thinking she may never see him again::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::slashes off a few blows from a soldier before running him through::

Gawain says:
@::sees his queen:: Gwen: how art thee my queen are ye ready to escape?

Nimue says:
::as Merlin finally falls asleep, Nimue completes her spells. Merlin lies bound in sleep::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: What foolishness are you up to?

Nimue says:
Vivian: Taking what is mine, sister.

Lancelot says:
::Stabs two soldiers down as he stays at Arthur's side, ripping through the army::

Yvain says:
::signals to his own squire, who immediately brings up his charger::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Gawain:  Sir Gawain!  Please, take us away from this place!

Ryvanna says:
@Gawain:  Thank goodness you are here to save the Queen!  ::breaks out in tears::

Elaine says:
::Sees Lancelot along side of Arthur.....hear heat leaps::

Morgana says:
;;senses Merlin's incapacitation::

Taliesin says:
::Hears Arthur calling and runs to his side:: Arthur: Here my Lord

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Yours? He is a petty magician who belongs to this realm. Not you.

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::pats Ryvanna's hand::

Nimue says:
:: lays her hand on Merlin's sleeping face, and smiles tenderly:: His power rests in me, now. And 
he will sleep here until I wake him - for whatever purpose I chose.

Mordred says:
@::watches the battle outside Meleagant’s lair::

Lady_Laudine says:
::turns and runs off with the squire towards the forest glancing around ::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Lancelot: You don't know how happy I am to know that my best is back at my side after so long.  ::deflects a few more blows::

Gawain says:
@Gwen: I plan to, now stand back unless thy know where the keys are?

Taliesin says:
::Smashes his lute over the head of a nearby soldier::

Yvain says:
::mounts his steed, gives his wife a brief, longing stare, than charges after his lord::

Merlin says:
::hears another voice::

Lady_Vivien says:
::begins to reverse her younger sister's spell::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::grabs Ryvanna and pulls her back with her::

Lancelot says:
::CLANK, CLASH, SLASH, BASH, POW!, Wow, almost like one of those old Batman episodes, and a few more slashes later:: Arthur: Aye, my friend! It is good to be back!!!

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Taliesin: How are we doing?  Have you seen Mordred?

Gawain says:
@::sticks his sword in the keyhole and forces it open::

Merlin says:
::starts to waken::

Yvain says:
::pulls a spear off his horse's tack, and braces it against a corner of his maille::

Ryvanna says:
@::startled, but stands back::

Nimue says:
:: exerts her power to resist her sister. ::

Gawain says:
@:;whispering:: Gwen:: come ladies quickly we must depart ::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::rushes through the open door::  Gawain:  Thank you, Sir Gawain.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Smoke begins to fill the cells of the castle as cries of alarm are heard.

Elaine says:
::Continues to lean out the turret watching expectantly::

Lady_Vivien says:
Merlin: Wake up, fool. Your king is in danger.

Taliesin says:
Arthur: No my lord. We have not entered the castle yet, however the dungeons have been cleared

Mordred says:
@::gets off his horse, feeling for the first time a inner peace....a freedom he has not felt before::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::nods at Gawain::

Merlin says:
::jumps to his feet::

Gawain says:
@all: cursed this hell we are in, this way quickly we must hurry now!

Nimue says:
self: drat.

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::At his castle, looking out the window at the battle afar::

Nimue says:
:: fades away::

Yvain says:
::enjoins the battle, beginning with running through a foot soldier with his lance, pinning him to the ground with impressive force, then drawing his sword::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::follows Gawain, dragging Ryvanna along::

Ryvanna says:
@::quickly follows Gwen and Gawain, sniffing all the way::

Gawain says:
@::begins to try and find another door to exit::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Taliesin: Excellent work!  Lancelot: Go with Taliesin.  Take charge of the army.  I must find my son.  ::pauses::  May God protect you my friend.  ::quickly departs::

Merlin says:
Lady Vivian: thanks my lady

Mordred says:
@::gets back on his horse, and rides off::

Lancelot says:
::Nods at Arthur:: Arthur: good luck in your battle, my friend!

Nimue says:
:: returns to her home at the Lake and sulks::

Taliesin says:
Lancelot: Great knight Lancelot, where shall we go now?

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::ascends up a back stairwell into the castle::

Lady_Vivien says:
::nods at Merlin::

Lady_Laudine says:
::arrives in the forest and takes up hiding against thinking women in this world need to be a tad bit bolder but not able to do anything about it::

Lady_Vivien says:
Merlin: Help your King, before all is lost!

Gawain says:
@::finds his way through smoke:: All: begin to crawl due to the smoke. I think I see another door.

Ryvanna says:
@::begins to cough::

Elaine says:
::Begins to smell something rather odd coming from the castle::

Lancelot says:
::Rushes along with Taliesin:: Taliesin: To take charge! ALL Good Guy Soldiers: Come friends, fight in a drive, work in pairs if you must... drive out the enemy army with all your might!!!

Merlin says:
Lancelot ; thanks you sir

Mordred says:
::closes his eyes:: ~~~~Arthur: I don't know if you can hear me....but I am sorry for what I have 
done...I am leaving England....never to return......~~~~ ::continues to ride::

Ryvanna says:
@::horrified:: Gawain: Crawl?

Nimue says:
self: Hmmph. It is far from right or even seemly that we involve ourselves with these... mortals!

Merlin says:
::rushes to Arthur::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::follows Gawain::

Gawain says:
@::crawls towards another door hoping it is an exit::

Taliesin says:
::Picks up a dead soldiers sword and begins to thrust and parry beside Lancelot::

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::As Gawain and the others are moving through the smoke, they suddenly find the big bad M in front of them, his sword drawn... he quickly stabs Gawain:: I think not...

Yvain says:
::stomps one enemy into the mud with his horse, then slashes another through the neck::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::sees an exit ahead of Gawain::

Lancelot says:
::Slashes and dashes some bad guy soldiers::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::notices the arrival of Merlin: Merlin: You pick the strangest times to show up.

Merlin says:
Arthur: I am here all is not lost the day is ours

Host Gilthanas says:
::flies above the boy who would be king, her silver wings glinting in the sun::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::gasps::

Gawain says:
@::rolling out of the way of the sword::

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Kicks Gawain swiftly in the head, slicing at him again::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: Where is Mordred and Morgana?  I have not seen either.

Ryvanna says:
@::hears the attack on Gawain and pulls the Queen out of harms way::  Gwen:  Perhaps we ought to run the other way?

Elaine says:
::Still in the turret:: Begins to realize that smell is smoke::

Yvain says:
::still trying to completely catch up to Lancelot, constantly slowed by straggling enemy::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: Have we retaken the castle already?

Lady_Vivien says:
::reappears at the battle, knowing full well her sister was not yet finished::

Lancelot says:
::Gets sliced in the arm, cries out in pain, dives, rolls, comes up behind the attacking soldier and 
stabs him again::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::tries to think of a way to disarm Meleagant, but the corridor is too narrow to get close enough::

Ryvanna says:
@::coughs, blinks against the smoke::

Gawain says:
@::dodging the strike, and swings with his sword to decapitate his foe::

Merlin says:
Arthur: in hell and fire I hope

Nimue says:
:: considers going over to Mordred and Morgana to aid them against Arthur::

Mordred says:
::arrives at the shore, seeing a boat:: Self: Well that is convienent ::boards the boat, with the horse, lets down the sail::

Taliesin says:
::::Is attacked by two enemy soldiers and begins going to ground:: Lancelot: Lancelot, help, HELP....

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Dodges Join’s attack, kicks him in the stomach, then stabs outward at him again::

Host Gilthanas says:
Mordred:  Where do you go youngling?  ::appears as the woman behind Morgan on his 
horse::

Lady_Laudine says:
::sighs in relief safe in the forest surrounded by the squires and a minor soldier::

Gawain says:
@all: run my queen get out now I'll hold this coward out

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::nods smiling and heavily patting the 'Old Man' on the back::  Merlin: I shall drink to that my friend.

Nimue says:
Self: No, that would be no better! Exchange a King and a Wizard for a King and a Witch! Nay!

Elaine says:
::Gathers her skirts and heads down the turret stairs::

Mordred says:
Gilthanas: Leave me be woman.....

Taliesin says:
::Trying to stave off the attack::

Morgana says:
:: senses danger for her son::

Lancelot says:
::Sees Taliesin in trouble, swings around, his arm bleeding, and intercepts the attacking swords with a block from his, stabbing another, and leaving the second soldier to Taliesin::

Gawain says:
::@dodges the attack and swings at Meleagant::

Merlin says:
Arthur: first we must take Camelot and restore peace

Yvain says:
::more irritated than challenged, cuts down three with a smooth series of sweeping hacks::

Morgana says:
;;casts a spell of invisibility for her son::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::looks for something to throw at Meleagant::

Nimue says:
Self: I shall bide my time... and watch....

Taliesin says:
::Seeing an opening in defense, Taliesin stabs the soldiers through the heart::

Ryvanna says:
@Gwen: Let us go, you must save yourself, milady!!  ::pulls Gwen, trying to get her to run with her::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::approaches the Round Table Hall::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Meleagant adds a deep wound to Join’s sword hand.

Gawain says:
@ Gwen: go ! while ye hath the chance!

Taliesin says:
Lancelot: Thank you

Mordred says:
::wills the spell off of him:: ~~~~Morgana: No more help Mother.~~~~

Elaine says:
::Begins to cough from the smoke, but still looking for a way out of the castle::

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ HA! Coward am I? ::Brings his sword down hard on Join’s sword, forcing it to the wall, and holding it there for a moment before delivering a swift hit to Join’s sword hand::

Host Gilthanas says:
Mordred:  running away never solved anything...

Lancelot says:
Taliesin: No problem, now continue fighting! ::Rushes off into battle::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::Runs the other direction, and will never forget the bravery of Gawain this day::

Taliesin says:
::Gets to his feet just in time to stab another soldier before he reached Lancelot::

Lady_Vivien says:
::gathers her skirts and approaches the castle door::

Nimue says:
:: dissolves into mist, and goes to the scene of the battle:: Self: If I see a chance to destroy them all, I shall... if not... another day shall come..

Morgana says:
~~~ Son you are in danger, leave there return to the lair::

Gawain says:
@ self: ouch :: holding his pain, continues to battle on evading any strike that is forth coming, and fighting back ::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: Merlin, what will become of today?  I mean, will we really succeed?

Host Gilthanas says:
::twirls a long strand of hair around her finger as she looks at Mordred::

Mordred says:
Gilthanas: What do you know of my life...you know nothing.....I do not want to be King...I want to be left alone....

Merlin says:
::casts power and strength to all::

Taliesin says:
::Runs along side of Lancelot to the next fight::

Mordred says:
::ignores Morgana::

Ryvanna says:
@::runs with Gwen, coughing through the smoke.  Hands Gwen her other handkerchief:: Gwen: 
Here milady use it to keep the smoke from your nose!

Merlin says:
Arthur: yes but you must be true to all

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Using his all and beyond that in his battle with Gawain, knowing he will win eventually::

Mordred says:
::pushes the boat offshore and climbs aboard::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Meleagant has the superior weight over the youthful Gawain... but Gawain 
has speed...

Ryvanna says:
@::see light and rushes up the stairs::

Nimue says:
:: drifts close to Merlin in invisible form::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@Ryvanna:  Thank you.  ::takes the handkerchief and follows Ryvanna up the stairs::

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Knew he should've left off on those big beef burgers::

Lady_Vivien says:
::summons her fairies::

Mordred says:
::takes his armor off and throws it into the water::

Gawain says:
@::tries to evade and tries to cut Meleagant’s hand as he swings ::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::nods::  Merlin: I try Merlin.  I truly try, but it seems when I place my attention to one, someone else falls to the waste side.  I cannot keep up with my kingdom's needs.

Lancelot says:
::Rushes up a stairwell, slicing and dicing whatever enemy comes in his path::

Merlin says:
::senses danger and turns into a ball of fire;;

Yvain says:
::hacks a few more::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::fears for Gawain and yearns to return and help him::

Taliesin says:
::Follows Lancelot up the stairs::

Elaine says:
::Makes her way down one of the castle halls trying to find her way out in the smoke::

Gawain says:
@::hoping Gwen has listened to him and has fled::

Nimue says:
:: wafts a breeze scented of wildflowers towards Merlin::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: Take my Queen for instance.  I fear she feels neglected because I am King before I am husband.

Lancelot says:
::Comes to two corridors:: Taliesin: There shouldn't be much resistance up here... you go down that way, I'll take this direction. Give them no time to recover!!!

Lady_Vivien says:
::after ordering her fairies to have fun with Mordred, she glances towards the darkened skies::

Mordred says:
::lays his swords down in the boat, opens the sails on the boat, and sails off::

Gawain says:
@::feeling overmatched, yet he fights on ready to die if necessary::

Merlin says:
::throws fire balls in all directions::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::notices Merlin's transformation and raises his sword quickly in a defensive stance::

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Continues his fight with Gawain, enjoying himself::

Ryvanna says:
@::sees her distraught face:: Gwen:  Do not worry, milady, Gawain is a valiant warrior!  He will prevail.

Taliesin says:
Lancelot: It will be done. God speed good knight

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  A lucky swing cuts through Join’s armor ties, disrupting his balance.

Lady_Vivien says:
Clouds: Let the sun shine upon the righteous on this day.

Nimue says:
:: distracts Merlin with another sweet smelling breeze, that reminds him of woodland glades::

Elaine says:
::Running down the hall, looking over her shoulder to make sure she is safe, she runs into Lancelot::

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Seeing Gawain off-balance, takes it to his advantage, thrusts forward toward the "hero's" chest::

Gawain says:
@::stumbling backwards literally with shock on his face::

Lancelot says:
UHF! ::Runs into Elaine::

Taliesin says:
::Begins to make his way down the corridor when a soldier exits from a room::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::pauses and looks at Ryvanna::  Ryvanna:  Of course you are right.  Let his sacrifice not be in 
vain.

Host Gilthanas says:
::watches the armor sink::  Mordred:  You began something... if you simply run off... ::looks back to the shore::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::darts into the Chamber of the Round Table and looks about for Mordred::

Merlin says:
::continues to throw fire balls::

Mordred says:
::takes a deep breath, taking in the salty moist air::

Elaine says:
::Screams until she realizes who she's hit::

Ryvanna says:
@Gwen:  Indeed.  Let us leave this place!

Gawain says:
@::blocks the charge with his sword and tries to force the sword out of mel’s hands::

Lancelot says:
::Grabs Elaine by the soldiers:: Shhh, fair maiden... be quiet, the enemy is all around.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The darkness around Camelot fades and the evening sun glints through as the winds blow away the clouds

Lady_Vivien says:
<Fairies>: Flit over to Mordred and begin to circle him, giggling::

Taliesin says:
::Standing and staring at each other, until the knight decides to charge poor Taliesin::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::leaves the castle and runs into the woods::

Merlin says:
::sinks below ground::

Nimue says:
:: sinks with Merlin, still invisible::

Mordred says:
Gilthanas: All I began was pain....I betrayed my Father who was ashamed of me anyway....so I have 
lost nothing....

Elaine says:
::Looks quite amazed:: Lancelot: My Lord, you are safe?  They found you?

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Does not let Gawain win this, and kicks his feet out from under him, allowing him a moment's rest before the fight continues::

Gawain says:
@::guiding Mel’s own rush to an opposite direction so he can flee::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::noticing no-one in sight he moves through the back entrance way toward the court yard::

Ryvanna says:
@::follows after Gwen::

Merlin says:
::senses danger and explodes::

Host Gilthanas says:
Mordred:  You will lose everything...

Lancelot says:
::Smiles:: Elaine: Rather... I found them. You are not safe here, you must leave...

Taliesin says:
::Dropping to the ground and raising the sword in a futile gesture, the enemy soldier slips and falls 
onto the sword::

Lady_Vivien says:
<Gold Fairy> ::pulls Mordred's hair::

Gwenhwyfar says:
@::safely hidden in the trees, stops to catch her breath::

Nimue says:
:: fortunately, Nimue is incorporeal and it does not affect her::

Yvain says:
::after having nobody to cleave for a few moments, stops to rest::

Gawain says:
::breathing heavily, he looks around quickly and then charges his enemy with a fierce fast attack::

Mordred says:
::looks at Gilthanas:: Like what?!? What do I have now!!! Nothing! I have betrayed all that have 
trusted me! I deserve nothing!!!

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Lancelot: Lancelot!!  Where are you?

Ryvanna says:
@::is so relieved she bursts in to tears::

Elaine says:
Lancelot: I was trying to leave when I ran into you.  Which is the safest way out of the Castle?

Lady_Laudine says:
@ ::peeks out from her hiding place just in time to see the others arrive at safety::

Taliesin says:
Looking up into the eyes of the dead soldier, and Taliesin feels the strain of battle and remembers 
why he became a bard

Host Gilthanas says:
Mordred:  Look into yourself... look around you....

Lady_Vivien says:
<Blue Fairy> ::bites Mordred's finger::

Lancelot says:
Arthur: Over here, my friend! ::Calls out from the corridor::

Mordred says:
Self: Ouch!!!

Lancelot says:
<Meleagant> @ ::Swings and takes Join’s sword out from his hands, forcing him to the ground, and capturing him::

Lancelot says:
Elaine: You are safe now.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Meleagant takes Gawain captive...

Mordred says:
Gilthanas: All I want is my own life......

Lady_Vivien says:
<Green Fairy> Pulls Mordred's hair too::

Host Gilthanas says:
::shakes head::  Mordred... until you learn, till you undo what is done...

Mordred says:
::feels something pull his hair::

Elaine says:
::Nods at Lancelot.  Extremely grateful:: Lancelot: Thank you, My Lord for  your protections.

Mordred says:
Gilthanas: Go counsel someone who wants it.

Host Gilthanas says:
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