U.S.S. Pendragon - 10006.17

Cast

Arthur Pendragon/ Squire Endeloven - 			Chris Nickel (CO)
Gwenhwyfar -							Jane Rawley (CNS)
Lancelot du Lac -						Gabe De Paolo (CMO)
Merlin Emrys -							Larry Leonard (CSO)
Yvian -								Erryn Pollock (CEO)
Galahad -							Mike Prokop (MO)
Vivien (Lady of the Lake) -					Cathy Campos (XO)
Numue (also been known as the above) -			Ashley Hogan (OPS)
Ryvanna -							Erin Bryson (SO)

Supporting Cast

Gawain -							James Orloski
Meleagant -							Tim Nunan
Mordred -							Joseph Leonard
Elaine of Astolat -						Karen
Laudine -							Kate (Treker Kate)
Gilthanas (the ever observant dragon and “not” evil AGM)	Karriaunna Scotti

Host Gilthanas says:
Synopsis:  Camelot has been retaken by Arthur, Lancelot and other members of the Knights of the Round table and the people of Camelot.  Gwenhwyfar leaves the lady of the lake behind as Sir Gawain paces the cell of Meleagants dungeon, bruised and beaten while trying to find a way out.

Host Gilthanas says:
.  Mordred, with a change of heart and something niggling within him, heads toward the castle of Meleagant to help in some way.  Gilthanas, the Pendragon, watches quietly doing as she always has, and protecting in her own way.

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

Nimue says:
:: Is sulking in her stone chamber beneath the lake::

Ryvanna says:
::sound asleep::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: Is looking for Sir Yvain::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::at the edge of a lake, notices a sapphire blue dragon nearby and Ryvanna asleep::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::inspecting the 'infantry', otherwise known as any man who would march with Arthur and could 
carry a pike::

Yvain says:
@::sees Galahad:: Galahad: Galahad! The track grows cold...let us be off!

Mordred says:
::his horse cutting through the forest::

Gawain says:
::Paces about the confines of his cell, urgently searching for some means of escape::

Ryvanna says:
::by the lake::

Merlin says:
::basking in the sun thinking of Nimue::

Squire_Nip says:
::Wakes, blinks, dazed and confused from the knock he took on the head::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::shakes Ryvanna::  Ryvanna:  Wake up!

Squire_Endeloven says:
::coming back from the stables::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: sees Yvain:: Yvain: yes I am coming

Lady_Vivien says:
::appears in the shadows by the lake::

Mordred says:
::gets to Meleagants lair, dismounts::

Lady_Laudine says:
::looks around wondering where she is::

Yvain says:
@::motions to his squire for the horses::

Ryvanna says:
Mmmmph... ::rouses from her very sound sleep::

Nimue says:
:: dissolves into mist and goes seeking her sister::

Squire_Nip says:
Aloud: Should I compare thee to a summe... ::rubs back of head::

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  awaken, now.

Gawain says:
::Clenches his fists, knowing that even though he is broken and beaten, his efforts were not in vain:: Self: Thoust shall not end like this...

Merlin says:
::moves to lake and stares into the water::

Mordred says:
::walks into the lair, the soldiers just looking at him::

Ryvanna says:
Gwen:  ::shouting:: My Lady!!  We must get out of this cell!!  ::sits up straight, realizing she is by a 
lake::

Squire_Endeloven says:
::arrives back within the castle moving towards the servants kitchen::

Mordred says:
Soldier: Where are you keeping Gawain?

Nimue says:
:: appears besides Vivian:: Sister.

Host Gilthanas says:
::flies high above Mordred, her shadow every now and then covering him::

Lady_Vivien says:
::turns to Nimue::

Ryvanna says:
::rubs her eyes::  Gwen:  ::quietly::  oh milady.  I had the most horrid dream!

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: walks over to Yvain and motions to the squire to bring his horse::

Gawain says:
::Stares dismally through the barred window of his cell, out at the court yard::

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  Be calm.  Do you see that blue dragon.  ::Points::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Yes?

Nimue says:
:: Swallows hard:: Vivian: Sister, I would speak with thee.

Yvain says:
@::mounts his Andalusian and waits for Galahad to do the same:: Galahad: How's your tracking?

Ryvanna says:
::turns to look, eyes wide:: Gwen: yes, I see it.

Nimue says:
Vivian: I have been ... that is, I think I have been ... I am... curses!

Host Gilthanas says:
<soldier>  ::looks at Mordred, remembering who he is and points to the dungeon::

Squire_Endeloven says:
::sees Squire Nip:: Nip: You are a new Squire in the realm are you not?

Nimue says:
:: tries again:: Vivian: Sister, advise me.

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  Mount the beast and ride to Camelot.  Return to me here, and tell me if it is safe for our 
return.

Mordred says:
::nods and heads to the dungeon::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::walks among the unknighted, offering quiet words of encouragement, only occasionally looking toward the direction of Meleagant’s castle, and where he believes his love to be::

Lady_Vivien says:
::frowns:: Nimue: You are curses? I am confused.

Gawain says:
::Kicks at the hay sitting in clumps in the cell, wrenches at the bars, futilely attempting to escape::

Lady_Laudine says:
::spots Elaine::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: gets on his horse:: Yvain: It is been a long time but I believe that I can still track well

Squire_Nip says:
::Looks around for Arthur:: Squire: Yes I am, how'd you do

Nimue says:
Vivian: I am cursed.

Host Gilthanas says:
::circles the castle then heads off to find Arthur::

Ryvanna says:
Gwen:  You want me to ride it?  B-b-by myself?  Who will stay with you, milady?

Mordred says:
::walks down the stairs to the dungeon::

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  I will be safe here.  Now go.  As your Queen, I command you.

Squire_Endeloven says:
::locks arms with the squire::  Nip: Well.  Are you looking for someone?

Gawain says:
::Hears foot steps clomping against the cold, dismal floor of the steps leading to the dungeon. Tightens his muscles in anticipation::

Lady_Vivien says:
::looks surprised:: Nimue: Cursed? Impossible...not MY sister!

Ryvanna says:
::reflexively responding, she curtsies::  Gwen, y-y-es milady.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The Blue dragon lifts up Gwenhwyfar and Ryvanna and heads toward the 
capital::

Elaine says:
::Walking the city streets:: Laudine: Do you ever worry for Yvain's safety?

Squire_Nip says:
Squire: Indeed I am, Arthur is the one I seek.

Nimue says:
Vivian: Sister, I am disturbed and dismayed. I have no peace. It *must* be a curse or a spell or some such enchantment.

Nimue says:
Vivian: I know not what ails me.

Lady_Laudine says:
Elaine: Every day...of course

Ryvanna says:
::on the blue dragon::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Walk with me, love and explain.

Mordred says:
::comes to the guard:: You are to turn Gawain over to me....I have plans for him.

Yvain says:
@Galahad: Off we go then! ::digs his heels into the horse and catapults out of the gate::

Nimue says:
:: walks with Vivian::  Vivian, I thought myself wise.

Gwenhwyfar says:
::holds her breath as the dragon takes flight::

Squire_Endeloven says:
::looks briefly to the ground in sorrow::  Nip: Arthur has taken a bad spill I am told and is resting within his chambers.  ::shaking head from side to side::

Ryvanna says:
::holds on tightly with her eyes shut::

Gawain says:
::Furrows his brow in anticipation and pure hatred as he hears Mordred’s voice echo through the dungeon::

Merlin says:
::drinks from the lake::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: follows Yvain rapidly::

Elaine says:
::Smoothes out a wrinkle in her skirt:: Laudine: I worry for Lancelot every moment of my existence that I am not with him.  Sometimes I feel that that is our torment to bear.  To worry for our men.

Host Gilthanas says:
<Dirty guard>  ::leers at Mordred::  Mordred:  Indeed....

Nimue says:
Vivian: And now I know I was foolish. I intended to take the power of the human enchanter, Merlin.

Mordred says:
::waits::

Lady_Vivien says:
::nods:: Nimue: You are just young..........

Nimue says:
:: frowns:: Vivian: And I bespelled him.

Gawain says:
::Winces in pain as the wounds he substained in battle resist the actions he would take::

Lady_Laudine says:
::nods at Elaine and worries some more::

Nimue says:
Vivian: But he had somehow turned my spells upon me! He has bespelled me!

Gawain says:
::Looks about for weapons; something, anything he can make use of...::

Yvain says:
@::runs down the main road, eyes wary for sign::

Squire_Nip says:
Squire: NO! But I was right by his side ::Looks down:: what is the situation now my friend?

Nimue says:
Vivian: I cannot sleep, food is ashes in my mouth...

Lady_Vivien says:
::smiles:: Nimue: For a cause you thought was just.

Mordred says:
::then walks with the guard to retrieve Gawain::

Lady_Vivien says:
:;stops short::

Elaine says:
Laudine: But at least you are sure of your love's love.  Of mine, I am tormented all the more.

Nimue says:
Vivian: Ah, a just cause! I wish I had never thought of it. I have no peace, no rest.

Nimue says:
Vivian: I burn with fever, yet I have no illness.

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Tell me you haven't fallen in love with the old magician!

Merlin says:
::tries to sense the ladies of the lake::

Nimue says:
Vivian: My head spins, my heart pounds - love? Me! Nimue! Impossible!

Gawain says:
::Seethes as he hears foot steps again approaching his cell. Makes his hands into fists, clenching hay in both hands::

Host Gilthanas says:
<Guard>:  Unlocks the cell door::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::holds tight as the dragon banks to the left::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: starts looking for signs of a trail::

Lady_Vivien says:
::shakes her head slowly::

Squire_Endeloven says:
::shakes head::  Nip:  What little they tell a mere squire, I have been told he is fine and that is all they will let me know.  I fear they may be trying to keep worse news from us common folk but I 
don't have any reason to believe this.

Ryvanna says:
Gwen: My Lady, where are we g-g-going?

Nimue says:
Vivian: and he is not so old as all that :: defensive::

Gawain says:
::Kneels onto one knee and feebly launches himself at the guard, attempting to head butt him::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Highly possible, I'm afraid.

Nimue says:
Vivian: He has bewitched me.

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  I hope we are returning to Camelot.

Squire_Endeloven says:
Nip:  May be I am just overly fearful after all that has happened here in the last while.  ::looks to the ground sadly::

Merlin says:
::feels they are near::

Mordred says:
::steps back at Gawain’s surprising charge::

Nimue says:
Vivian: I should seek to take revenge on him for that - and yet....  :: her eyes fill with tears::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::the wind whips through her hair as the dragon's speed increases::

Ryvanna says:
Gwen: Me too!  ::looks down without meaning to and lets out a whimper::

Squire_Nip says:
Squire: This news does not bind well. ::pauses:: Do you know of a healer who might be able to help me with this knock I took on the head

Gawain says:
::Lashes out at Mordred, flailing his arms and then falling to the ground in pain, throwing the hay into his eyes::

Mordred says:
::ducks the hay::

Yvain says:
@::several minutes later, sees where some horses left the road and points:: Galahad: There! See that? That's the hoof of an Irish courser....Morgan's horse!

Gwenhwyfar says:
::hopes they get there soon::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Not bewitched, my dear.

Host Gilthanas says:
Action:  The Blue Dragon slows and begins a gentle decent::

Nimue says:
Vivian: :: helpless wail:: Oh, sister, help me!

Mordred says:
::spits some of the hay out of his mouth::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Love knows no reason.......

Gwenhwyfar says:
::sees Camelot below.  All looks well::

Ryvanna says:
::feels as the dragon goes to the ground::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: yes I see it, lets follow

Lady_Vivien says:
::puts her arm around her sister::

Mordred says:
::whispers in Gawain’s ear:: Gawain: I am here to help.....

Nimue says:
Vivian: And he shall ever hate me now, for the spells I cast upon him... and he only looked upon me 
when I took a fairer form. :: weeps::

Merlin says:
::senses strong passion::

Elaine says:
::Stops:: Laudine, I just can't stand it any longer.  Pray tell would you be willing to head back to the castle so I could at least glimpse my love even if from afar?

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Love is a truly wonderful thing, enjoy it while it lasts.

Nimue says:
Vivian: It is a torment to me!

Lady_Laudine says:
Elaine: That sounds like a wonderful idea

Yvain says:
@::nods and turns his horse off the track, following...they soon enter Camelot Forest, and the road 
disappears behind them::

Ryvanna says:
Gwen: It does appear that the valiant Knights of the Round Table have been victorious, Milady!!

Squire_Endeloven says:
Nip: The best is Merlin of course...  ::pauses:: ...but I doubt he will help us.  Perhaps there is one amongst the army that is gathering in the court yard.  We should be with them anyhow at this time.  
::motions for Nip to follow::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Find him and bewitch him with your love this time!

Gwenhwyfar says:
::hangs on as the dragon gets closer to the ground::

Gawain says:
::Holds his ribs, his lungs straining to keep up with the actions of a desperate man:: Mordred: What you have done... ::Gasps for breath:: Are these the actions of a friend?

Meleagant says:
::heads toward the dungeon, sword drawn::

Host Gilthanas says:
Action:  With a ruffle of her wings, the blue dragon lightly lands on the roof top of Camelot

Nimue says:
Vivian: He is near here, on the shore of the lake.

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::is convinced that his men are ready, and looks for a messenger to gain the King's order to march::

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  Yes, all looks well enough, but where is everyone?  ::gets off the dragon and pats its 
blue nose in thanks::

Lady_Vivien says:
::gives her a push::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: where do you think the trail leads??

Nimue says:
:: dissolves into mist and drifts to where Merlin stands near the lake::

Meleagant says:
::Swings open the massive door and descends the cold stairs::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Than go! Humans don't live that long!

Ryvanna says:
::gets off the blue dragon, thankful to be on solid rooftop:: Gwen: I know not.

Elaine says:
Laudine: Then let us off. ::Turns and begins to walk toward the castle::

Mordred says:
Gawain: ::whispers:: If you want to live to serve Arthur again then come with me.

Squire_Endeloven says:
::arrives at Sir Lancelot's side handing him a handwritten order from the king::

Nimue says:
:: without appearing, in a disembodied whisper:: Merlin Enchanter!

Gawain says:
::With little else to do but trust his nemesis, he digs his feet into the ground and pushes himself to his feet:: Mordred: I will follow thee.

Lady_Laudine says:
::follows in a daze::

Merlin says:
::sees a mist approaching::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::crawls around the roof looking for a window or hatch or something::

Host Gilthanas says:
::continues her search of Arthur::

Mordred says:
::helps Gawain out of the cell::

Merlin says:
Nimue: yes I'm here

Yvain says:
@Galahad: Who knows? Britain is full of these old tracks...but we shall see. ::draws his sword and chops a branch away::

Nimue says:
Merlin: Merlin, what do you seek?

Meleagant says:
::Eyes glare as he steps off the last tread::

Gawain says:
::Shakily nurses his bruises and then sizes up the area outside of his cell::

Merlin says:
Nimue: I'm not sure my lady

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  Come here.  We can get in from here.

Elaine says:
::Off at a brisk pace toward the castle trying to hurry Laudine alone::

Ryvanna says:
::follows Gwen's voice::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::accepts the order thinking this rather coincidental, but reads the order with satisfaction::  Squire_E:  You may tell Arthur that we shall not rest till all that are his are within Camelot's walls, 
and all that belong to Meleagant are fodder for the animals.

Mordred says:
::sees Meleagant:: Meleagant: Morgana wants to use him...I am taking him with me.

Host Gilthanas says:
::As she lands, her form shimmers::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::enters a tower room of the castle.  Waits for Ryvanna::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: Agreed :: draws his own trusty Broadsword::

Nimue says:
:: Takes her courage in both hands and appears before Merlin in her true form - the pale, fell lady of the lake:: Merlin, do you know me?

Meleagant says:
Mordred: I think not...they stay here.

Ryvanna says:
::follows Gwen to the tower room, continues following her::

Gawain says:
::Every wary of any tricks from Mordred, refuses to turn his back on him::

Meleagant says:
::waves sword toward the cells::

Mordred says:
Meleagant: Meleagant do not cross me.....Morgana wants him.....

Squire_Endeloven says:
::nods nervously looking up through his eyebrows::  Lancelot::  Yes Sir.  I will Sir.

Merlin says:
Nimue: yes ! you are so beautiful I've seen you before, my heart is heavy with thee

Gwenhwyfar says:
Ryvanna:  Go to the kitchen and get us some food.  See if you can find out what's going on.  I'm going to change my clothes.

Yvain says:
@::mutters under his breath as the track fades and disappears in the underbrush:: SELF: Not even a rogue hare could follow that....

Lady_Laudine says:
Elaine: Your hurry is not becoming to a lady ::strides along::

Host Gilthanas says:
::enters the castle and climbs the stairs to the Kings chamber, unseen by those she passes::

Meleagant says:
Mordred: ::steps menacingly forward:: No.

Nimue says:
Merlin: :: gravely:: Merlin, I have wronged thee.

Ryvanna says:
Gwen: yes, my lady.  ::turns and heads toward the kitchen::

Gawain says:
::Glances from Mordred to Meleagant, staring at the both of them with nothing short of contempt::

Squire_Nip says:
::Grabs his sword, and walks in the direction Squire_E went::

Mordred says:
::eyes narrow:: Meleagant: You will pay for your insolence....

Gwenhwyfar says:
::watches Ryvanna walk away, then heads for her chambers::

Lady_Vivien says:
::fades into gentle mist::

Elaine says:
Laudine: It may not become any lady, but a lady in love, it does. ::Smiles gently and hurries on::

Mordred says:
::draws both of his swords::

Nimue says:
Merlin: I bespelled thee.  I will do so no more :: lifts her spells from Merlin.::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::recalls her conversation with Vivian::

Merlin says:
Nimue: I know not how, only thy beauty has me in thy spell

Ryvanna says:
::goes to the kitchen, looking for Cook::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::mounts the horse provided, checking his sword, making sure it is clear, and then with a yell at the outer gates, motions the army forward::

Meleagant says:
::moves toward the captives motioning again::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::remembers an image of Arthur killing Lancelot::

Lady_Laudine says:
::sighs::

Mordred says:
::draws on all of his mothers magic to strengthen him::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: continues looking in the brush for signs of a trail or magic usage::

Gawain says:
::Remains rooted in place::

Yvain says:
@::spins his horse:: Galahad: We'll pick it up again past this grove. ::rides off in a tangent::

Meleagant says:
Mordred: You would dare try me!?

Gwenhwyfar says:
::enters chambers::

Lady_Vivien says:
::appears upon the battlefield, intently watching her son::

Mordred says:
Meleagant: Let me pass Meleagant....

Gwenhwyfar says:
::removes a bottle from her pocket and studies it intently::

Merlin says:
::feels better but still has a powerful passion for her::

Nimue says:
Merlin: I will aid thee and thy king. Thus I will make amends. Forgive me for my deceit of thee.

Meleagant says:
Mordred: You may pass...they stay.

Gwenhwyfar says:
::tries to remember Vivian’s instructions::

Squire_Endeloven says:
::rushes back up the castle stairs towards the king's chambers::

Merlin says:
Nimue:: you are forgiven my lady

Meleagant says:
::back against the damp stone::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: is looking for any sign::

Elaine says:
::Reaches the castle post haste and looks around for her love::

Nimue says:
Merlin: What would you have me do?

Ryvanna says:
::sees no one around, gathered up a hunk of bread, some cheese and two apples::

Mordred says:
::draws on his powers of persuasion:: Meleagant: You will be paid handsomely.....

Gwenhwyfar says:
::shakes the bottle::

Squire_Nip says:
::Watches as Squire_E rushes pass::

Lady_Laudine says:
::follows Elaine into the castle wondering if Yvain is around::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::opens the bottle::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::stirs from his sleep feeling groggy::

Merlin says:
Nimue: We must be ready to serve our country and king if needs be

Lady_Laudine says:
::look back at the city sadly::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::pours half the contents of the bottle out on the floor::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::drinks the other half::

Meleagant says:
::Gestures for Gawain to enter a cell::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::rides out the front gates with a small detachment of heavily armoured, and trained soldiers, and a 
only slightly larger group of lightly armoured and mostly untrained men, heading toward Meleagant’s keep::

Ryvanna says:
::walks out of the kitchen to head up to the sleeping areas, when she trips over a corpse::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
<Endeloven> ::bursts through the doors of the King's chambers forgetting himself::

Lady_Laudine says:
Elaine: what they have done to our beautiful Camelot is truly terrible

Nimue says:
Merlin: I know there were those wounded in the last battle. I will aid them.  Do you call on me if you have need. Farewell, and my protection goes with thee.  ::Raises hand in benediction, then 
disappears back into mist::

Ryvanna says:
::drops her food, her face blanches::

Elaine says:
::Sees Lancelot riding out of Camelot and waves furiously at him::

Mordred says:
::motions for Gawain to stand where he is:: He is mine Meleagant....I will run you through if you do not move now!!!!!!!!

Host Gilthanas says:
::watches Arthur slowly awaken::  Arthur:  The story is not yet played out... time to awaken.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Endeloven: Squire!!  What in the name of God do you think you are doing!?

Merlin says:
Nimue; I will ::sorry she is gone::

Nimue says:
:: Drifts as mist towards Camelot, then takes on the form of a human woman and walks up to the nearest wounded person:: WP: Hail. Let me aid thee.

Gawain says:
::Looks about, his eyes falling on a pitch fork leaning against one of the far dungeon walls. Approximates the amount of steps necessary to reach it::

Squire_Nip says:
::Dazed from the blow to the back of his head, he makes his way up the castle stairs::

Yvain says:
@::emerges from the trees into an interesting clearing, and pulls his horse to a halt::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::falls the floor seemingly dead::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
<Endeloven> ::placing his head low in submission:: Arthur: Sorry Sire... but the army prepares for battle.

Ryvanna says:
::she then notices the destruction everywhere she looks::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::notices Elaine waving and nods toward her::

Meleagant says:
Mordred: Then lay on lad. ::swings sword at Mordred::

Nimue says:
:: works helping the injured in the streets of Camelot, hoping she can become worthy of Merlin's regard::

Mordred says:
::blocks his swing, drawing on Morgana’s powers::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: sees Yvain stop and is wondering what does he see??::

Ryvanna says:
::carefully picks up the food, realizes how grateful she is that the Knights of the Round Table were victorious::

Meleagant says:
::Jumps staying between the pair and the steps::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Endeloven: What?  ::gets out of bed::  Where is my squire.  Squire Nip?

Lady_Laudine says:
::looks around in disgust at the carnage::

Yvain says:
@::looks at the stone circle, riding toward it slowly::

Squire_Nip says:
::Reaches the door to Arthur’s chamber::

Elaine says:
::sees her love nod and is content for the moment::

Mordred says:
Meleagant: You have made your last mistake Meleagant.....

Meleagant says:
::His sword blocked he lunges for the chest.::

Ryvanna says:
::takes the food upstairs to Gwen's chamber::

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: I am here!

Mordred says:
::dodges swinging his other sword for Meleagants head::

Gawain says:
::Inches towards the pitch fork, reaching out to grasp it in his hand::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::her seemingly lifeless body lies still::

Lady_Laudine says:
::wonders where Yvain is but knows he will come to her when he is finished::

Squire_Nip says:
::Enters Arthur’s chamber::

Ryvanna says:
::knocks on Gwen's door::  Gwen: My lady, it is Ryvanna.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::bursts out the door strapping his scabbard to his side nearly running over Nip::  Nip: Good.  Go prepare my horse, we ride immediately.  ::rushes down the corridor::

Meleagant says:
::Ducks and hooks Mordred's right leg, knocking him back::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: follows Yvain is feeling a strong presence of magic in the stones::

Mordred says:
::falls back, quickly getting up::

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: Sir! Sir ! Please slow down.

Ryvanna says:
::knocks again::  Gwen:  Lady Gwenhwyfar!

Gawain says:
::Swings viciously, yet not with all his strength, at Meleagant, with the pitch fork::

Meleagant says:
::returns sword to guard position and waits::

Yvain says:
@::stops just outside the circle:: SELF: Something doesn't seem quite right.

Lady_Laudine says:
::turns to Elaine:: Elaine: perhaps we should assist somehow....

Gwenhwyfar says:
::lies still as death::

Host Gilthanas says:
Action:  Mordred falls back with a cut to his sword arm

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::regretfully keeps the pace an easy one, for the sake of the uninitiated::

Meleagant says:
::blocks pitchfork and backs up::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: I am feeling a strong sense of magic from these stones

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::moving down the main stairwell nearly 'running over' several servants::  Nip: No time Squire. My army needs me.

Mordred says:
::smiles, looking and seeing his arm cut::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::is not happy with the pace::

Ryvanna says:
::becomes concerned, enters the room.  Sees Gwen lying on the floor, she begins to scream, dropping the food all over the floor::  AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

Gwenhwyfar says:
::does not stir::

Gawain says:
::Fumbles with the pitch fork, flinging it at Meleagant::

Yvain says:
@::says nothing at the obviousness of it, then starts slightly as he realizes what's wrong::

Meleagant says:
::With a mighty swing the pitchfork is cleaved in half::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Lancelot and his men come suddenly upon Meleagants castle.

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: How does thee feel, please you are still not well!

Elaine says:
Laudine: Please, lets.

Gawain says:
::Reaches one of Mordred's two swords::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The pitch fork glances off Meleagant’s armor, dinging it.

Ryvanna says:
::shakes Gwen::  Gwen:  My Lady!  ::shakes her again.  Gwen:  Please wake up!!  ::bursts into tears::

Meleagant says:
::Approaches Gawain and pushes him toward the cell::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::suddenly come upon Meleagant’s castle, and suspects sorcery::

Mordred says:
::while Meleagant is distracted swings for his chest::

Lady_Laudine says:
::nods in determination and turns heading into the castle::

Lady_Laudine says:
::looks around:: 

Nimue says:
:: hears distant screaming and begins to hurry in that direction::

Gawain says:
::Sizes up his opponent's chain link protection and body armor::

Meleagant says:
::nicked he jumps back::

Elaine says:
::Follows after Laudine not sure what they will do::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::is as pale as death, her lips rose red::

Yvain says:
@Galahad: Galahad! How many stones do you see?

Lady_Laudine says:
::spots a servant::

Squire_Nip says:
::Rushes to the stable and prepares Arthur’s horse::

Nimue says:
:: runs up the street to the castle::

Gawain says:
::Reaches again for Mordred's second sword::

Mordred says:
::sees that Gawain has one of his swords::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::moving out into the light of day he approaches the King's Stables::  Nip: I thank you for your feelings Squire, but there are much more important things than my health.  The future of Camelot and our realm is at stake with Meleagant and his ragged band of cut-throats.

Host Gilthanas says:
::Walks into Gwenhwyfar's room and bending unseen over her shakes her head calling out::  Vivian:  Was this the only way?  And the price?

Lady_Laudine says:
Servant: What is being done to .... clean up this mess and attend to the wounded?

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::orders his army into thirds, forming ranks outside two sides with two parts, holding the second to himself::

Ryvanna says:
::screams for help::  Please someone help the Queen!  ::pulls Gwen into her arms, rocking back and forth, tears streaming down her face::

Meleagant says:
::swings at Gawain's hand hoping to hit one of them::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: I see 19 of them, but I am weary, something is wrong here

Merlin says:
::senses Arthur may need help::

Nimue says:
:: hearing Ryvanna, begins to race up the stairs::

Mordred says:
::attacks Meleagant with a thrust to his side::

Gawain says:
::Swiftly pulls his hand back, the sword nicking his wrist. Lashes out with his boot at his chest::

Squire_Nip says:
Aloud: I understand sir, and I shall stay by thee!

Host Gilthanas says:
Action:  Meleagant just misses cutting off Gawain's hand, but leaving a deep cut.

Gwenhwyfar says:
::lies seemingly dead still::

Yvain says:
@Galahad: Wrong, indeed! There should be twenty! ::points to an empty spot, with only a stone 
slab on the ground where the stone used to be::

Ryvanna says:
Please help!  ::still holding Gwen::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Nip: Come boy.  You are a loyal Squire.  You have served me well let's ride.  ::motions 
for the horse in a hurried fashion::

Meleagant says:
::feels the metal bit and dodges away::

Nimue says:
:: reaches the Queen's chamber and stumbles in:: What .. puff puff .. is it pant puff?

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Mordred’s push knocks Meleagant off his balance.

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::gives orders to the two parties to dig in and provide cover for the actions of the remaining third, 
made mostly of the heavy infantry, and to attack fully at a given signal::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: why should there be 20 stones

Gawain says:
::Stares from the wound to Meleagant, lust filling his eyes. Dives at him as he falls to the floor::

Ryvanna says:
Nimue:  The Queen she is... ill.... or dead.... or something... I don't know!!!  ::sobs::

Meleagant says:
::Puffing he staggers back almost falling::

Mordred says:
::presses the attack::

Nimue says:
:: suddenly realizes she could have just materialized there, and realizes 'love' is having a bad effect on her thinking::  Ryv: Let me see. :: kneels besides Gwen::

Meleagant says:
::positions himself at base of stairs::

Squire_Nip says:
::Finishes preparing horses:: Arthur: Let us be on our way then!

Gawain says:
::Shoves him to the floor, picking up the sharper piece of the pitch fork and shoving it towards him::

Yvain says:
@::frowns:: Galahad: Because this is the Ring of Giants. One of the giants has awakened!

Ryvanna says:
::doesn't let go of Gwen, but allows Nimue to see::

Lady_Laudine says:
::listens as the servant explains the measures being taken::

Meleagant says:
::draws his dirk and uses it to block the attacks::

Lady_Laudine says:
::turns to the lady next to her:: Elaine: Suggestions?

Elaine says:
::begins to clean up the clutter in the castle that she can see and sighs heavily at the state of the castle which Laudine find out what else can be done::

Gawain says:
::Lashes out at him with flailing fists before falling to the floor of the dungeon in exhaustion::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::nods smiling and climbing up on the horse::  Nip: For Camelot's glory.  ::nudging the horse in the side and letting out a heavy "Haw!"... they gallop off::

Lady_Laudine says:
::notes Elaine is no longer beside her;:

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Mordred and Gawain corner Meleagant, all of them with deep cuts, breathing hard....

Elaine says:
::Grins:: Laudine: We can at least take care of the castle so our King does not come home to a mess.

Gwenhwyfar says:
::lies limply in Ryvanna's arms::

Ryvanna says:
Nimue: Can you help her?  Please tell me you can!  ::looks at Gwen with tears::  Please be okay, 
my Queen!

Lady_Laudine says:
Self: A lady of action ::smiles::

Nimue says:
:: lays her hand on the Queen's forehead::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::dismounts from his horse, and yelling for cover fire, leads his party to the wall, losing only one man in the dash::

Mordred says:
::seething:: Do you yield Meleagant??

Yvain says:
@::pulls his shield from his horse's side and checks his armor::

Meleagant says:
::flips tip of sword back and forth between the two targets::

Nimue says:
Ryv: You must leave us here, lady, for a while.

Meleagant says:
Mordred: never.

Gawain says:
::Fumbles again the pitch fork, swinging at Meleagant::

Lady_Laudine says:
::goes about helping where the servants are too busy, picking up the mess, and helping give order to the work being done::

Meleagant says:
::Lunges at Mordred swinging at head::

Mordred says:
::where is his mothers strength, guess I have no use of magic anymore::

Ryvanna says:
::a look of horror crosses her face::  Nimue:  I mustn't leave my lady in her time of need! ::clutches at Gwen possessively::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::arrives at Meleagant's castle... the horse all but exhausted from the fast pace::

Mordred says:
::blocks the attack::

Merlin says:
::changes into a eagle and flies over the king::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The few guards remaining close the castles portal

Gawain says:
::Rolls on his shoulder, trying to pull his opponent's feet out from under him::

Nimue says:
Ryv: Lady, I must have time with your queen alone.  Leave her in my care.

Meleagant says:
::spins Mordred in front of Gawain::

Mordred says:
::is running out of energy fast::

Yvain says:
@::stills his horse and listens nervously::

Meleagant says:
::now facing only the one enemy::

Ryvanna says:
::sobbing still::  Nimue:  Why must I go?  She needs me to be near!

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
<Second Detachment Leader> ::sees the King ride up::  Your Highness!!!  ::leads the men in bowing::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::climbing down from the horse::  Nip: Nip, find me Sir Lancelot.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Mordred slips onto Gawain’s weapon badly injuring himself.

Elaine says:
::Sees a statuette of her king on the floor broken and her mind drifts to Lancelot::

Meleagant says:
::breathing heavily he steps back to block the stairs::

Nimue says:
Ryv:  I am the Lady of the Lake and I command it! :: places her hand on Ryv's arm and bespells her to obedience:: Leave, and wait outside.

Meleagant says:
::Grins as Mordred falls::

Gawain says:
::Ducks beside Mordred, picking up his sword:: Meleagant: Thou shall end here and now.

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: I shall find him sir!

Mordred says:
::falls back, badly wounding himself, yells out::

Lady_Laudine says:
::shudders at the bloody hand print on the tapestry she picked up from the floor::

Ryvanna says:
::is not happy, but does as she insists::  Nimue: Yes, milady.  Please take care of her.  ::whimpers::

Meleagant says:
::Turns an evil eye on Gawain, grimaces and lunges forward::

Gawain says:
::Yields the sword, assuming a defensive posture, briefly cradling his wrist, unwilling to show any sign of weakness::

Ryvanna says:
::gets up and leaves the room::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
<SDL> Arthur: Begging your pardon your Highness, but Sir Lancelot is already at the front gate.

Nimue says:
Ryv: I shall.

Mordred says:
::looks at the wood part of the pitchfork sticking out of his chest::

Gawain says:
::Adjusts his position, ducking nimbly away and swinging as he stumbles by::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::moves through the ranks as men notice his arrival and greets him::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::lies as if dead::

Gawain says:
::Brings his sword down in a tight arc::

Nimue says:
:: Raises the Queen to rest against her shoulder:: Oh, fair human maid, what has become of thee?

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Gawain’s sword slices through the exposed armpit of Meleagant

Meleagant says:
::swing as Gawain pass under his sword and turns to block::

Squire_Nip says:
::Walks behind Arthur::

Nimue says:
:: searches for evidence of magic used on the queen::

Mordred says:
::tries to get up::

Meleagant says:
::left arm goes numb as he staggers back::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::not breathing, no pulse::

Ryvanna says:
::paces outside the door, crying  and sobbing; as she has nothing else to do, she gathers the food 
from the floor::

Lady_Laudine says:
::sighs and runs an uncharacteristically dirty hand across her eyes::

Gawain says:
::Seizes the opportunity and leaps at Meleagant, swiping at him again::

Yvain says:
@::after long seconds, does indeed hear the distant tremors::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::hears the voice from behind::  SDL: The gates? Already?  How goes the battle?

Meleagant says:
::Blood gushes down his side::

Mordred says:
::coughs up blood:: Oh no.......

Gawain says:
Meleagant: Dost thou yield?

Meleagant says:
::Weakly blocks Gawain's attack and steps back::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::holding the lead position counts to three and he and his men swing the cut log on their handles at 
the closed front door, battering it::

Gawain says:
::Brings the sword down in an arc, towards his head, not waiting for an answer::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Nip: I have just been told Lancelot is already at the gates of the castle.  Shall we join him?  ::smiling devilishly::

Mordred says:
::falls back to the ground::

Meleagant says:
::Snarls:: Gawain:  Yield this! ::swing aimlessly at Gawain::

Host Gilthanas says:
::senses more trouble and quickly exits a window, shimmering into form then flying 
with speed the Meleagants castle::

Gawain says:
::Brings his sword up to deflect the blows and shield his midsection::

Yvain says:
@::puts his sword away and takes out his oaken spear, just as the tops of the trees begin to brush aside::

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: Yes  sir ::looks down::

Gawain says:
::Slowly backs away to compose his strength::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
<SDL> Arthur: Hasn't been much of a battle yet yer Highness.  We just shot at the men on the walls 
as Sir Lancelot took his men to the gate and started with that ram of theirs trying to open it up.

Meleagant says:
::Panting and weakening he lunges again::

Elaine says:
::Cleans up the particles of the statuette::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Meleagant stumbles, his strength gone.

Nimue says:
:: senses that Gwen is not dead but only unconscious, and speaks to her telepathically:: ~~~Gwen: What am I to make of this?~~~

Lady_Laudine says:
::sighs handing the tapestry to a servant to clean::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::grabs his horse and jumps on:: Nip: Then lets ride!

Gawain says:
::Swings his sword towards Meleagant's midriff::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::swings the ram at the door again, and it creaks under the attack::

Mordred says:
::lays back, vision starting to blur::

Lady_Laudine says:
::continues in her quest to right the few things she can::

Yvain says:
@::watches in horror as the giant...one of the Conquering Twenty...emerges from Camelot Forest with fiery rage in his eyes::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::hears faint words from.....somewhere::

Gawain says:
::Brushes the thin sheen of sweat from his face, roaring victoriously at Meleagant::

Ryvanna says:
::loudly sobs, takes the food downstairs to do something, tears still stream down her face, she runs directly in to Lady Laudine, again dropping her food on the floor::

Lady_Vivien says:
::arrives at her sister's side::

Meleagant says:
::tripping he lands on one knee as Gawain's sword pierces his ribs::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::gently gallops down to the front gates of the castle::

Yvain says:
@::struggles against his reeling horse, finally forcing it into a charge::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: What has happened?

Nimue says:
~~~ Gwen: Queen, tell me what you would have done.~~~

Host Gilthanas says:
::lands on the roof of the castle, shimmering into her human form, she quickly heads to the dungeon::

Nimue says:
Vivian: She seems dead, but is not.

Ryvanna says:
Laudine:  I'm sorry ::bursts in to tears::

Gawain says:
::Shoves the sword viciously further, twisting it, and then pulling it out, allowing him to flop lifelessly to the floor::

Meleagant says:
::Tries to raise sword but it clanks to the floor::

Lady_Vivien says:
::nods::

Lady_Laudine says:
::gasps and grabs Ryvanna to steady her::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
<SDL>::stumbles as the King suddenly jumps on his horse and heads toward the gate, and orders his men to provide cover fire, firing at anything looking like a head on top of the wall::

Lady_Laudine says:
Ryvanna: What's wrong child?

Nimue says:
Vivian: Is this your doing?

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Meleagant is dead.....

Meleagant says:
::falls back, stares at Gawain and snarls::

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: And the rest of the potion?

Nimue says:
Viv: Or any others?

Gawain says:
::Kicks his sword away with the tow of his boot::

Mordred says:
::smiles as he sees Meleagant get run through, then loses consciousness::

Nimue says:
Vivian: I know not, I was not here?

Meleagant says:
::Eyes glaze over::

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: Please sir!!!

Gawain says:
::Moves to Mordred's side, brandishing his sword::

Nimue says:
Viv: Her lady in waiting found her.

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::swings the ram at the door again, and it creaks under the attack::

Lady_Laudine says:
::comforts the young woman::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::hears arrows whistle over his head as he moves toward the forward lines with Squire Nip in tow::

Nimue says:
Viv: She is sobbing on the staircase.

Ryvanna says:
Laudine:  It's the Queen!  ::sobbing:: I think she may be d-d-d-Dead!

Host Gilthanas says:
::Arrives at the dungeon and kneels before Mordred::

Gawain says:
::Stares hardly into his dark, unmoving eyes::

Yvain says:
@::is nearly unhorsed as the giant's club, an ancient oak, impacts the ground next to him::

Gawain says:
::Backs away in exhaustion as Gilthanas approaches the fallen Mordred::

Lady_Vivien says:
::nods:: Nimue: Have Arthur notified of her "death" and take her to the convent.

Nimue says:
Viv: Perhaps you should look around here.

Squire_Nip says:
::Jumps on his horse:: Mumbles: Kings!

Lady_Vivien says:
Nimue: Do not tell anyone she lives!

Host Gilthanas says:
Gawain:  It is one of the ways, but not the only.  Help me with Mordred to Arthur while there is still time.

Nimue says:
:: stands, carrying the Queen effortlessly in her arms:: I shall.

Merlin says:
::senses someone dear has died::

Yvain says:
@::smiles grimly as his massive horse drives the spear deep into the giant's shin, cracking bone::

Mordred says:
::opens his eyes:: Gawain: My brother...I am sorry.....tell Arthur........I am sorry.......::loses consciousness::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::arriving at the castle's gate he jumps off the horse and gives it a 'slap' to chase it off again::

Lady_Vivien says:
::looks around the room and finds the empty bottle::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: comes behind the Giant and jumps and grabs hold of the giants neck::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::feels a missed arrow shot fall on his head, and looks back at the line of the Second detachment only to see the King on his horse with his squire in tow heading toward him, and shakes his head 
with a rueful smile::

Nimue says:
:: walks out onto the landing, holding the queen in her arms:: All: Go, tell the King, his Queen has died!

Gawain says:
::Nods, and wordlessly throws Mordred over his shoulder, straining with the effort::

Elaine says:
::Hears some loud crying and walks down the casement to investigate::

Nimue says:
All: Mourn her, the fairest in the land!

Merlin says:
::Oh no the Queen::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Those in the castle are badly outnumbered, but secured for the moment...

Lady_Laudine says:
::looks shocked and holds Ryvanna close:: Self: The queen!

Lady_Vivien says:
::fades into a gentle mist::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: he begins to choke the giant::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Nip: How are you?  Did you make it in one piece?  ::smiles ruefully::

Squire_Nip says:
::Rushes behind Arthur, jumps off his horse::

Nimue says:
All: I shall bear her to the convent to rest in the arms of Christ.

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

Ryvanna says:
Noooooo!  ::sobs in Lady Laudine's arms, blind with grief::

Nimue says:
:: walks down the stairs, bearing the Queen, at a stately and impressive pace::

Lady_Laudine says:
::tears stream down her face:: Ryvanna: it can't be so!

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
Arthur:  Your  Majesty, What are you doing here?

Yvain says:
@::slows enough to spin his horse around and grab a second spear::

Elaine says:
::Comes across Ryvanna and Laudine wondering what happened:: Laudine and Ryv: Ladies, why do you weep so?

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: Just sir, but I shall not leave your side ::breaths hard::

Nimue says:
all: Mourn the Queen!

Host Gilthanas says:
::As she leads Gawain up the stairs and through the dungeon, she by passes all, none seeing them and arrives at the gate::

Lady_Vivien says:
::looks at Arthur and Lancelot::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: pulls his trusty dagger and proceeds to slit the Giants throat::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::his men swing the ram at the door again, and it creaks under the attack::

Ryvanna says:
Elaine:  ::crying desperately::  It is the Queen, she is dead!!

Lady_Laudine says:
Elaine: The queen......the queen is dead ::sobs and leans her head against Ryvanna's holding her 
now as much for comfort as to give::

Gawain says:
::Stares wistlessly at those they pass, awed by Gilthanas' power::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  By the ram, a crack resounds through the air.

Elaine says:
Ryv: No.  It can't be.

Yvain says:
@::grimaces as Galahad's dagger lightly cuts the giant, too short to be effective::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: My son..........

Mordred says:
::sees a open field in his dreams, beautiful , the wind making the wheat dance across the land::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Lancelot:  I come to see the end of that foul scum once and for all.

Elaine says:
::Picks up her skirts in her arms and runs up the nearest stair looking for the Queen's quarters::

Yvain says:
@::starts another lance charge::

Nimue says:
:: reaches the courtyard and strides across it:: All: Mourn the Queen! Go, send to the King! His 
Queen has died!

Ryvanna says:
::points at Nimue on the stairs with her::  Elaine:  Look!  The Queen is still. ::sobs::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: seeing no effect, he pulls the dagger out and stabs the Giant in the base of his neck near his spine::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::suddenly is surrounded by people::  Vivian: Yes milady?

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::hearing the crack he unsheathes his sword::  Nip: Stay behind me boy.  ::motioning him to the rear::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: We must speak alone...now!

Squire_Nip says:
::Shuffles behind Arthur:: Arthur: As you wish sir!

Nimue says:
:: reaching the gate, steps through and instantly transports herself and Gwen to the convent:: Nun: 
Holy sister, I have a charge for thee,

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
Arthur:  We shall see their end...  Vivian: Now?

Yvain says:
@::barely realizing what's happening, rolls to his ground as the giant's club crushes his horse::

Nimue says:
<Nun> Nimue: What ails the Queen?

Gawain says:
::Reaches for the mechanism, stretching his arm to its full extent, and lifts the portal::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Nip: Grab yourself one of my other weapons from your horse.  You may need it.

Yvain says:
@::springs up and throws his spear at the giant, who is still ignoring Galahad::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: Now.

Nimue says:
Nun: She must be kept safely here, lying in state in the chapel.

Nimue says:
<nun> Nimue: Has she died?

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: are you all right? :: continues stabbing the back of the Giants neck and head::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The portal opens before the stunned eyes of the castle guards...

Ryvanna says:
::bursts in to tears all over again::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::regretfully sheathes his sword and moves over to Lady Vivian::  Vivian: I beg of you to speak quickly for we are about to breach their defenses.

Yvain says:
@::without a word, draws his sword just in time to receive a fist from the giant::

Lady_Vivien says:
::grabs Lancelot's arm::

Gawain says:
::Can't help but smirk mirthlessly at the guards, permitting a small wave of his free hand::

Elaine says:
::Finds her way to the chapel and runs down the aisle seeing the queen::

Squire_Nip says:
Arthur: I have my sword right here sir, knowing the kind of company you keep nowadays!

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Before Arthur he sees the body of his son dangling from Gawain’s shoulders...

Yvain says:
@::with a quick sidestep, removes the giant's thumb::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: The Queen has taken a poison potion..........

Nimue says:
Nun: :: as she lays Gwen upon the convent chapel alter:: She shall not wake.  But she must not be buried. Keep her here, as she is now, keep her safe. No-one is to move her without my permission, or that of my sister Vivian.

Gawain says:
::Staggers forward, Mordred thrown over his shoulder::

Gwenhwyfar says:
::lies seemingly dead on the alter in the chapel::

Gawain says:
::...Mordred's sword thrust through his belt::

Nimue says:
:: leaves Gwen on the alter and steps out into the woods to take a quick breather after all this excitement::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::is still for a moment, then staggers back a step::  Vivian: ::hoarse whisper::  Does she live?

Elaine says:
::Won't believe her eyes::

Lady_Laudine says:
Ryvanna: We must send word to the King.

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: YOU were supposed to take the rest.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Gawain: Gawain... what happened here?

Lady_Laudine says:
::wipes her eyes and looking all business once again, turns to find Elaine:: 

Lady_Vivien says:
::nods quickly:: Lancelot: She lives.

Ryvanna says:
Laudine:  Oh yes... you are right! ::is pained at what this will do to the King::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: pulls himself up onto the Giants Shoulders with his legs hanging around the giants neck and tries to stab the Giant in the eyes::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The lifeless seeming body of Gwenhwyfar lies in beautiful splendor within the convent.

Squire_Nip says:
Self: My lord!

Nimue says:
:: thinks to herself that Vivian always over complicates things:: Self: A bolt of lighting, now, that's something you can *aim*

Merlin says:
::circles overhead the king;;

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::looks at her as if she has said something odd... which, of course, she has::  Vivian: What?  Why?  What are you speaking of?

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: She wanted you both to disappear forever together, without harming Arthur.

Gawain says:
Arthur: Your Highness--your son, in battle with Meleagant, now slain--was wounded, in freeing me 
from my imprisonment.

Host Gilthanas says:
::looks up at Merlin and grins::

Yvain says:
@::sees what Galahad is attempting...alas, his arms aren't nearly long enough...and takes a hard swing at the giant's shin near the impaled spear::

Ryvanna says:
::all of the stress is too much for this very young lady-in-waiting to bear, and she faints, falling to the floor::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: locks his legs around the neck of the Giant and starts hacking at the Giants face::

Merlin says:
::grins back at Gilthanas::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Galahad’s dagger makes little nicks on the giant angering him further....

Lady_Laudine says:
::hurries over to Ryvanna with a sigh:: Self: children

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::moving up beside Gawain while listening to him::  Gawain: Mordred saved you?  ::a single tear falls from his right eye::  ...and Meleagant?

Nimue says:
:: takes a deep breath, and tries to work out what she should do next::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: She will awaken in due time. Will you join her?

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::at the mention of Arthur turns his head to look at him, and sees him over his son's prone form, and feels sadness for him::  Vivian: But surely she must know that is impossible.

Gawain says:
Arthur: Slain, sire.

Host Gilthanas says:
Merlin:  About time...

Yvain says:
@::is barely caught by the giant's kick and sent reeling toward the stone circle::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: A little help would be good:: goes for the Giants eyes::

Merlin says:
Gilthanas:: yes time is here for us all

Lady_Laudine says:
::slaps Ryvanna's face lightly as she orders a servant away to tell the King::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: She was desperately unhappy. It was this or death..........

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: sees Yvain kicked:: Self: Oh no

Lady_Laudine says:
Ryvanna: come child, this is no time for theatrics

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The giant lets out a loud Belch, his breath covering the knights.

Ryvanna says:
::barely rouses, moaning the Queen's name::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::stands again in the brave sturdy form of a king::  Gawain: Then let's return him to Camelot for a proper burial.

Nimue says:
:: decides to go looking for Merlin... from the purest motives, of course::

Yvain says:
@::stumbles back to his feet and charges again:: Galahad: Odd, sir, that I was holding the same thought! ::plunges his sword into the giant's knee::

Lady_Laudine says:
::sighs::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::closes his eyes in pain at the thought of her death::  Vivian:  And I... what choices do I have Mother ::bitterly::

Host Gilthanas says:
Merlin:  The story changes... for good or bad...

Yvain says:
@Galahad: Galahad, draw your sword!

Elaine says:
::kneeling in the chapel in front of the form of the Queen.  Struggles between sadness at the 
Queen's death and happiness at wondering if Lancelot will return to her::

Lady_Laudine says:
::helps Ryvanna to her feet supporting most of her weight:: 

Gawain says:
Pendragon: It will be done. ::Raises, still struggling for balance, easing Mordred into a more comfortable stance::

Lady_Vivien says:
::sighs::

Merlin says:
Gilthanas:: mostly bad I think

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::moving back toward Lancelot who seems to be looking at him::  Lancelot: What is it? Is there something wrong my friend?

Ryvanna says:
::head lolls to one side, she awakens slightly::  Where is my Queen, I must see the Queen.

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Mordred stirs, breath still within his body...

Nimue says:
:: appears beside Merlin and feels her heart beat faster::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: The choice is yours. I can awaken her. And you can go back to your old life. <W>

Mordred says:
::gasps for air::

Yvain says:
@::jumps back as the giant falls to one knee, unable to stand on it any longer, and Galahad falls roughly off and onto the ground::

Sir_Galahad says:
@Yvain: I am having trouble, but I will try again :: pulls the sword and falls::

Merlin says:
Nimue:: you have returned to me?

Host Gilthanas says:
Merlin:  Take your king home... changes still occur.

Gawain says:
Pendragon: Sire, your son--!

Gawain says:
::Eases him over his shoulder, placing him on the ground::

Nimue says:
Merlin: Strange things are afoot, sir. :: blushes at being close to Merlin::

Mordred says:
::opens his eyes::

Yvain says:
@::takes advantage of the confusion to lunge again, this time at the giant's neck::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: stands and attacks the other knee of the Giant and tries to cut the Achilles Heel::

Lady_Laudine says:
Ryvanna: we need to get u taken care of first, come with me

Merlin says:
Arthur: we must return my king

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::poised upon a sword's edge, he breathes, and a decision is made::  Arthur:  Your queen, 
Gwenhwyfar, is dead.

Lady_Laudine says:
::leads Ryvanna to the kitchen slowly helping her get her feet back under her::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  Yvain slashes the giants neck and he roars.

Mordred says:
::sees Arthur:: Father........

Ryvanna says:
::looks at Laudine::  Laudine:  ::firmly::  Where is she?

Arthur_Pendragon says:
Merlin: We are preparing to do so Merlin.  The day is ours.  ::lays a hand on the man's shoulders::

Yvain says:
@::quickly slashes again with an overhead chop...hoping to finish it quickly::

Merlin says:
Nimue: why do you turn flush in color?

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::turns to Vivian::  Vivian:  Thank you mother.  I will accept your gift.  ::extends his hand::

Nimue says:
Merlin: :: stammering:: I ... sir... I know not.

Lady_Vivien says:
::nods in acceptance::

Squire_Nip says:
::looks up:: aloud: Mordred?!

Lady_Vivien says:
::hands him the bottle::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: seeing the Giant distracted he stick the 4 and 1/2 foot sword into the back of the Giant::

Merlin says:
Nimue: what’s wrong with thee?

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::cannot stop to think any further lest he change his mind and destroy his friend further then he has 
with five words.

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::turns back to Lancelot::  Lancelot: Prepare the troops.  We return to Camelot.  ::climbs upon his horse and rides off::

Elaine says:
::Has a sense of foreboding, but isn't sure why::

Lady_Laudine says:
::leads Ryvanna into the kitchen handing her something strong to drink:: 

Lady_Laudine says:
Ryvanna: She is gone child.

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: withdraws the sword and runs around to Yvain::

Yvain says:
@::simultaneously thrusts his sword up through the giant's jaw and into it's brain::

Ryvanna says:
::pulls away from Laudine, yells::  Laudine:  Where is she?  What have you done with her?  ::beginning to act a little loopy::

Nimue says:
Merlin: :: despairingly :: Sir,  I am bewitched.. or so I fear.. my sister says it is not magic.. I know not...  :: flushes deeply again::

Lady_Laudine says:
::shakes her head::

Ryvanna says:
Laudine:  No, that is not possible!

Yvain says:
@::tries to escape the collapsing giant, but it dies atop him::

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: he jumped on the Giants still up knee and tries for a beheading blow::

Lady_Laudine says:
Ryvanna: you will speak to me with respect....I understand your confusion, but don't forget who you 
speak to

Merlin says:
Nimue: maybe we should take a walk in the forest

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::looks at the bottle in his hand::  Vivian:  How soon?

Squire_Nip says:
Aloud: Good grief, kings never stay still for a second. Arthur wait for me my lord!

Ryvanna says:
::bursts in to tears, sobbing::

Nimue says:
Merlin: Sir :: deciding to be selfless:: The King will need you, sir. His Queen is dead.

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: Whenever you are ready.

Lady_Laudine says:
::comforts the young woman::

Merlin says:
::feels sad:: Nimue: yes he will but I need thee

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::nods and unstopping the bottle, drinks the remaining potion::

Nimue says:
Merlin: Your place is with him. I will come with thee.

Nimue says:
:: holds out her hand to Merlin:: If you will it.

Merlin says:
Nimue: lets be off then

Ryvanna says:
Laudine:  I'm s-s-sorry.

Gwenhwyfar says:
::lies seemingly lifeless on the alter of the chapel::

Nimue says:
:: follows Merlin, wondering what will become of her now::

Arthur_Pendragon says:
::marches clean through the Second line without stopping... feeling saddened at the news of Mordred's 'good deed'::

Lady_Laudine says:
::pats Ryvanna on the shoulder:: Ryvanna: It's all right child, I understand, she was dear to us all.

Lady_Vivien says:
::a tear rolls down her face::

Yvain says:
@::reaches out a hand to Galahad:: Galahad: If you would, sir, get me out from under this 
behemoth.

Squire_Nip says:
Self: My poor king, I feel for thee.

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: pulls Yvain out from under the beheaded Giant::

Lady_Vivien says:
Lancelot: I'm sorry it has to be this way, my son.

Lady_Laudine says:
::hugs Ryvanna again letting her own sadness pour out tears streaming::

Yvain says:
@::stands gratefully and sheaths his sword:: Galahad: My thanks.

Sir_Galahad says:
@:: drags the head with him as a trophy:: Yvain: this is heavy ::grins::

Lancelot_du_Lac says:
::loses consciousness quickly, his body collapsing under the armour's weight::

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  The crew slowly stirs as they awaken aboard the Pendragon.  Within each is the memory of Camelot.  It is hazy as that of a dream, but its reality is strong within 
their memory....

Host Gilthanas says:
ACTION:  As the CMO, CEO and captain awaken, they find their bodies changed.  There has been a genetic switch of material.  The captain finds himself pregnant with 
his child and the CMO and CEO find they are no longer pregnant but the children’s mothers are.

Host Gilthanas says:
As they look around at each other, they soon realize that they are in the brig in separate cells and outside entrance way are unknown aliens heavily guarding them...

Host Gilthanas says:
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