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Post by Tegid on Jan 17, 2006 13:06:15 GMT -5
Though it was not a warm day, the sun off the white surfaces produced an agreeable warmth. In the centre of the square was a fountain, which produced a gentle, soothing sound. The principals arranged themselves in chairs while slaves in green tunics hovered around them bearing trays of food and drink.
-- (Byzantium)
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Post by kg00ds on Jan 18, 2006 4:34:34 GMT -5
Arthur stretched and yawned, and sat down again on the bed, rubbing his well-stubbled jaw thoughtfully. “Well, the shave will be agreeable at least.”
--(Pendragon)
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Post by Tegid on Jan 18, 2006 14:42:12 GMT -5
His face, at first hopeful and expectant, now fell as the impact of what he said hit him afresh. "She's gone. We can't catch them now -- it'll be days before we can get a shuttle up. Oh," he moaned, running his hand through his hair. The man was vastly changed since Spence had last seen him. He looked gaunt and haggard; a straggly, speckled beard of coarse stubble lined his jaw. His eyes were red-rimmed and deeply pouched. -- (Dream Thief)
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Post by kg00ds on Jan 20, 2006 1:50:28 GMT -5
Hesitation ripples through the enemy forerank, passing backward through the floodtide. The signal is given and the enemy braces for the impact. Still, we do not charge.
--(Pendragon)
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Post by Tegid on Jan 20, 2006 9:01:35 GMT -5
Nudd, standing alone amidst the floodtide of his retreating forces, raised his spear and uttered a great shout of defiance. But the Song, ringing all around him, drowned out his shout. Instead of the hateful voice of Nudd, we heard the Song. Wise men, Bards of Truth, boldly declaring from
Hearts aflame with the Living Word;
Keen of knowledge,
Clear of vision,
A glory of verity for the True Men of Albion! -- ( The Paradise War) |
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Post by kg00ds on Jan 28, 2006 10:34:45 GMT -5
"See him climbing the mountain path; his blue cloak is flung over his shoulder; his staff is strong rowan; his tunic is white satin, his trousers tanned leather. He shines! I cannot look upon his face. He gleams with the glory of the Other-world. His countenance is bright to rival the light of heaven."
--(Merlin)
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Post by Tegid on Jan 29, 2006 2:54:35 GMT -5
Who upholds the gorsedd, if not You?
Who counts the ages of the world, if not You?
Who commands the Wheel of Heaven, if not You?
Who quickens life in the womb, if not You?
Therefore, God of All Virtue and Power,
Sain him and shield him with your Swift Sure Hand,
Lead him in peace to his journey's end.
-- (The Endless Knot)
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Post by karenee on Feb 16, 2006 12:50:55 GMT -5
They talked of the approaching journey and the preparations to be made. Then they grew silent and simply drank in one another's company. At last they rose and made their way back down to their waiting evees, kissed good-night and parted. The melancholy which lay heavily on Pizzle's heart stayed with him through the night. - (The Siege of Dome)
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Post by Tegid on Feb 17, 2006 2:24:12 GMT -5
"The only peace you will ever know will be the rest won by your own strong arm."
Taliesin wondered at his father's sudden gloomy turn but said nothing. A woodcock nearby filled the wood with its cry, which under the melancholy mood cast by Elphin's words seemed mournful and lonely.
"It is coming, Taliesin. We cannot keep it back much longer." He looked sadly at the boy in the saddle beside him. "I wish I could make it different for you, my son."
Taliesin nodded. "Cormach told me about the Dark Time. But he said that in the midst of such darkness, the light is seen to shine the brighter. And that there is one whose coming will blaze in the sky from east to west with such brilliance that his image will be forever burned into the land."
-- (Taliesin)
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Post by karenee on Mar 31, 2006 18:28:35 GMT -5
By the time I reached the bottom of the hill, the sun had risen a little higher. And when the sun broke full above the hills, I actually fell down on my knees: the light was so keen and sharp and brilliant. Tears streamed from my eyes and I thought I might go blind. --(Song of Albion)
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Post by Tegid on Apr 1, 2006 1:54:42 GMT -5
The stone came up slowly, but by working the lever and moving the stone they were able to make steady progress and found that once it was lifted high enough for Elphin to gain a good handhold, he could tilt it up still further. Stripped to the waste, both man and boy strained to the task, and little by little the stone came up, higher and higher, until with a groan and a mighty shove Elphin felt it settle back onto its base.
-- (Taliesin)
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Post by karenee on Apr 3, 2006 16:09:26 GMT -5
"Nice Simba," said Spence softly. "Steady girl. Nobody is going to hurt you." -- (Dream Thief)
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Post by Tegid on Apr 3, 2006 17:05:55 GMT -5
"It does not matter, Annubi," she said at last. "None of it matters -- not now, not anymore. It is over."
"What is over, Charis?"
"I met Throm again," she explained, "on a hill near Atlas. He was just standing out there, waiting -- waiting for the end. He told me the seven years were over and I remembered his prophecy. It is going to happen, Annubi, just as he has said."
"So you know."
"You have known all along too. Why have you never said anything?"
"What can be said?"
"There was an earthquake in Poseidonis; it happened when I was in the bullring. A small one -- little damage, no one was hurt, but the temple crystal was shattered. The next one will be bigger, and the one after that ..."
"What did the people of Poseidonis do?"
"Do? Why, nothing. There was no real damage. They went on about their business."
"The signs are there for anyone to read," Annubi told her, "but no one heeds them. Men go on with their business as if the world will last forever. It will not. It never does."
-- (Taliesin)
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Post by karenee on Apr 11, 2006 16:06:23 GMT -5
Quentin started to object, but Durwin held up his hands. "Yes, afraid. You must now put your faith to the test. And such a test!--with lost mines and flaming swords and prophecies fulfilled."
"Why should I fear that?"
"The reason is not so hard to guess. It is the same with every man. You fear testing your faith, because it means testing the Most High. Deep in your heart you fear he will fail. If he fails, you are utterly alone in this life and beyond; there is nothing you can believe in anymore." - (Warlords of Nin)
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Post by Tegid on Apr 11, 2006 16:48:03 GMT -5
"Do you know me now, Shining Brow?"
Taliesin sank to his knees and raised his hands in supplication. "You are the Supreme Spirit," he said, "Lord of the Otherworld."
"Of all worlds," corrected the Ancient One, "of this world and the next and the one beyond that. I am the Long Awaited King whose coming was foretold of old, who was, and is, and will be again. I am the Giver of Life, known from before the foundation of the world, by whose hand Heaven and Earth received their form. I am known by many names, but the time is coming and is soon here when all men will call me Lord."
Taliesin trembled with fear and awe as the Supreme Spirit's words burned into his soul.
"I am the one you have sought, Taliesin, in the deep, secret places of your heart. I am the light that strives against darkness. I am the knowledge, the truth, the life. From this moment you will hold no other gods above me. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Lord," Taliesin said, his voice small and uncertain. "I understand."
-- (Taliesin)
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