GRAIL MYTH

  The dark day cometh when brother turns against brother. Following the bloodshed of Guenevere's rescue, Lancelot and his companions released the queen to Arthur and made their way to France. There Lancelot began to claim some of Arthur's lands for himself. In order to arraign the rebellious Lancelot, arthur ahd to leave Britain and journey to Gaul. The king appointed Mordred to rule in his absence. By all rights Mordred was entitled to the position, but Arthur would have cause to regret his choice. Mordred was of ambitious character, and once the king was safely overseas he began to spread false news of Arthur's death. Not knowing what was to come, Guenevere barricaded herself in the Tower of London, while Mordred fuelled the unrest. Word reached Arthur, who immediately returned to Britain. By this time, Mordred had taken advantage of the recent controversy surrounding the Fellowhip and had succeeded in winning some support. He hZd also managed to strike a ...

  The beautiful Apple Isle was the home of Morgan le Fay and her sisterhood. It has been said that Avalon was the "Fortunate Isle" or the "Isle of the Blessed" which lay in the waters to the west. Glastonbury Tor in Somerset was once surrounded by an "adventurous marsh" and is also reputed to be the Islae of Avalon. There are many claims to this magical palace where winter never came, the crops rended themselves, the grass grew oanly to a manageable height, and the vines always hung heavy with fruit. The nine priestesses of teh Isle, particularly their leader, Morgan, were famed healers and shapeshifters. They were learned women whom the people said could control the weather and foretell the future. They pursued all fields of knowledge, but were especially talented in the magical arts. It was believed that Morgan was the Great Goddess incarnate, or at least a vessel through which she worked. Morgan was thus granted great respect and it seems only natural t...