Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest My plan is to let the tribe of hunters move on ahead by a day and night, then I will follow them to find the Celtic Christians and their leader Columbanus. But apparently, this wood is teeming with notions of fairies and right here in frontContinue reading “Post #28.12, Thurs., January 27, 2022”
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Post #28.11, Weds., January 26, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest Here in this silence of a winter wood newly snowed-in with even the waterfall stilled in ice I find a beautiful solitude. Every breath is visible. Every prayer – every thought – every little wonder – every little footprint of bird or mouse – everything importantContinue reading “Post #28.11, Weds., January 26, 2022”
Post #28.10, Tues. January 25, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest Snow fell silently all night and now it heaps across the entrance to this cave so morning light is just a dim glow through the snow. Guldilyn is calling, “Ezra.” I hear people right outside this cave looking for me. They aren’t even aware this caveContinue reading “Post #28.10, Tues. January 25, 2022”
Post #28.9, Thurs., January 20, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest Now I understand. I’m not really here to help with the hunt while these two men guide me on a comfortably furnished journey to find the Christians in the wilderness. The only thing that concerns them is the continuation of their own tribe. Guldilyn mentioned theContinue reading “Post #28.9, Thurs., January 20, 2022”
Post #28.8, Weds., January 19, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest It turns out when the boulders are rolled from the two caves this tribe’s stash of skins and weapons is revealed. Here is an abundance of deerskins and fleeces. I already have the fleece that was given me by Druid Largin, but it’s obvious I haveContinue reading “Post #28.8, Weds., January 19, 2022”
Post #28.7, Tues. January 18, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest It was a long night and day and night again of celebrating this vague hope that generations may come and this tribe by the Loire may go on. On this new morning I am following the pagan tribe of hunters, though I’ve set my ownContinue reading “Post #28.7, Tues. January 18, 2022”
Post #28.6, Thurs., January 13, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest Great peaks of flames roll, each tongue rising higher, snapping and hissing then dissolving silently into the hot center of it all. As each finger of flame points deeper into the dark a spew of sparks escapes to eternity with the winter stars. Across the fireContinue reading “Post #28.6, Thurs., January 13, 2022”
Post #28.5, Weds., January 12, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest The leftovers of a huge feast with visitors and long nights of parties is old food, empty barrels, and contentious divisions between the tribes. The withering greens are set outside. The ashes are swept from the hearthstones and new wood is stacked. Ordinary tidiness is theContinue reading “Post #28.5, Weds., January 12, 2022”
Post #28.4, Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Brittany was forest The Druid is going to make sense of his mention of a folk myth in which a fair maiden kisses a frog. It has to do with Thole being missing. Even though these people know the Celtic lore of “shape changing,” could anyone really believe they’veContinue reading “Post #28.4, Tuesday, January 11, 2022”
Post #28.3, Thurs., January 6, 2022
Historical setting: 589 C.E. when Gaul was forest I know Christianity runs on rumor too often, but this rumor of pagan human sacrifice has some credence. There have been findings. I ask the druid what is their intention. He answers after an uncomfortably long pause for shared grins with Guldilyn. “My boyContinue reading “Post #28.3, Thurs., January 6, 2022”
Lazarus Ink 