Ealdor (Divides Crossed 5)

by DJ Dubois

On the run from Morgana and the Southrons, Merlin guides Arthur and the others to Ealdor. Mithian and the Nemeth search party find their way there as well. In the midst of the chaos around them, can Arthur forgive Gwen? Can Merlin consider his feelings as well as Duty? (Merthian, Arwen) Story contains characters from other Arthurian legends as well. Please r and r!

1. The triple goddess worries

Ealdor (Divides Crossed 5)

DJ Dubois

November 2017

Rating: T (Teen)

Notes: Merlin and his cohorts (this version at least) belong to the BBC and Scyfy. Blancheflor is from Chretien de Troyes' Perceval. Ywain and Malodius is from Chretien's Yvain Knight of the Lion. Please send comments to dante0220 .

Preface

The Triple Goddess observes…..

A fierce storm rages across Britannia. Change and Conservatism oppose each other. Usually they work together to maintain the Balance. Kings rule in coordination with my priestesses. Scepter and staff coordinate to preserve Life's rhythms. Calm minds and pleasant dispositions ensure this would be so.

At least that was my intent…..

Alas! Mortals misuse their free will. Ambition and Prejudice slant their views. Anger and Vengeance blind them to what might be. Agenda and Presumption propel them toward plans ill conceived. Where Cooperation had held sway, Power snuffs out Good Will.

Bitterness stirs several of the actors on my stage. Uther Pendragon failed to listen to Nimue's advisory. Arthur lost both parents to ill-conceived magical aims. Morgana endured her father's hate and Merlin's betrayal of their friendship. Still other petty warlords overreach their borders stirring Chaos in their wake.

My agents toil to balance their will with Duty to me. Merlin has to serve as a double agent of sorts between magic and his master. My high priestess, Freya, struggles with her feelings for Merlin and her role. Merlin and Gawain each mask their internal conflicts. All strive to balance Love with Duty.

Without a single aim, Britannia veers on the razor's edge…..

Something needs to be done.

Despite the growing storm, a foundation must be established. Connections must be tied. As such, I have removed certain parties from the conflict. On the frontier, crucial wounds can be healed. Pain must be soothed. Apologies must be exchanged.

Amor may yet win the day. The future depends on it…