Joust in Time


Summary

Fergus rescues a damozel's family from captivity by the fae, nearly died in a duel for them and is rewarded with her favour.

Timing

This chapter ran on ?30 January 1223

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Cast

Detail

  • Elaine Cromwell disturbs the magi and consors at Candlemas feasting. Her family has been kidnapped by a sidhe knight when she rejected his suit
  • The magi find their way into a faerie realm where the reeds are the size of trees. This changes until they are in fair pastures and a beautiful castle looms
  • On the wall of the throne room are the families of Elaine, pinned as trophies. Also a faerie in dark black hunting clothes with red eyes.
  • Fergus duels the rejected suitor for the return of Elaine's family wearing her favour. He nearly loses but succeeds in convincing the fae it is better to lose.
  • Angelo heals Fergus and they return home. Elaine starts referring to Fergus as her betrothed despite his denials