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Predators and Prey

Arishipshape

Arishipshape

TFed Ex-Knight
ssaannttoo said:
That seems stupid..
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Oooh, indeed it was. But the sin of pride smites all men. King Arthur was silent, but the Green Knight mocked his hesitation. He was about to take up the challenge when Sir Gawain intervened, taking the challenge on his liege’s behalf. With one deadly swipe, the Green Knight was decapitated... and then promptly picked up his head and left, reminding Sir Gawain of the terms.
 
Lenago

Lenago

Top hatted fox
Arishipshape said:
Oooh, indeed it was. But the sin of pride smites all men. King Arthur was silent, but the Green Knight mocked his hesitation. He was about to take up the challenge when Sir Gawain intervened, taking the challenge on his liege’s behalf. With one deadly swipe, the Green Knight was decapitated... and then promptly picked up his head and left, reminding Sir Gawain of the terms.
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This story would go well with popcorn.....

*gives Ssaannttoo a slight glare*
 
ssaannttoo

ssaannttoo

Joy Boi
Arishipshape said:
Oooh, indeed it was. But the sin of pride smites all men. King Arthur was silent, but the Green Knight mocked his hesitation. He was about to take up the challenge when Sir Gawain intervened, taking the challenge on his liege’s behalf. With one deadly swipe, the Green Knight was decapitated... and then promptly picked up his head and left, reminding Sir Gawain of the terms.
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He didn't die!?
 
Arishipshape

Arishipshape

TFed Ex-Knight
ssaannttoo said:
He didn't die!?
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Nope. Take that as a lesson: never gamble with anyone you don’t know well.
As a good knight does, Sir Gawain set off to fulfill his end of the bargain. He departed on All Saints day, seeking the Green Chapel. After much toil and hardship (which would be as arduous to relate as it was to experience), he arrived at the castle of Lord Bertilak, to rest and prepare for the next leg of his journey. For sport, Lord Bertilak suggests another wager: that he go off hunting, and upon his return, exchange anything he won while hunting for anything Sir Gawain managed to win whilst staying at the castle. Not learning his lesson about wagers, Sir Gawain agrees.
 
ssaannttoo

ssaannttoo

Joy Boi
Arishipshape said:
Nope. Take that as a lesson: never gamble with anyone you don’t know well.
As a good knight does, Sir Gawain set off to fulfill his end of the bargain. He departed on All Saints day, seeking the Green Chapel. After much toil and hardship (which would be as arduous to relate as it was to experience), he arrived at the castle of Lord Bertilak, to rest and prepare for the next leg of his journey. For sport, Lord Bertilak suggests another wager: that he go off hunting, and upon his return, exchange anything he won while hunting for anything Sir Gawain managed to win whilst staying at the castle. Not learning his lesson about wagers, Sir Gawain agrees.
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He's stupid.., why would he gamble twice!? Why would ne hunt? why would he want to kill a guy?
 
Lenago

Lenago

Top hatted fox
Arishipshape said:
Nope. Take that as a lesson: never gamble with anyone you don’t know well.
As a good knight does, Sir Gawain set off to fulfill his end of the bargain. He departed on All Saints day, seeking the Green Chapel. After much toil and hardship (which would be as arduous to relate as it was to experience), he arrived at the castle of Lord Bertilak, to rest and prepare for the next leg of his journey. For sport, Lord Bertilak suggests another wager: that he go off hunting, and upon his return, exchange anything he won while hunting for anything Sir Gawain managed to win whilst staying at the castle. Not learning his lesson about wagers, Sir Gawain agrees.
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Not a very bright chap this Sir Gawain.
 
Arishipshape

Arishipshape

TFed Ex-Knight
ssaannttoo said:
He's stupid.., why would he gamble twice!? Why would ne hunt? why would he want to kill a guy?
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He... didn’t hunt. And he wanted to kill the guy so he wouldn’t be able to get slaughtered in return.
lenago said:
Not a very bright chap this Sir Gawain.
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Not sure, but his knightly fortitude is admirable.

Lord Bertilak hunted a herd of does, while Sir Gawain slept in. Lord Bertilak’s wife, Lady Bertilak, snuck into the bed chambers and attempted to seduce him. As a good knight does, he spurned her advances, but before he managed to escape, she stole a kiss from him. Upon the Lord’s return, he exchanged the hunted venison for the kiss Sir Gawain acquired...
lenago said:
Ssaannttoo for some reason attacked me with his floof,i lost my popcorn..thanks again Ssaannttoo, and now we are hearing Arishipshape's story.
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Tisn’t my tale, I merely recite it.
 
Alyx_0_0

Alyx_0_0

Tea thief <3 She/Her <3 POTATO QUEEN
Ohhh ok! I've learned that I make really good breakfast burritos. Oh no... The curse of burritos in general is upon me!
*Runs away for an undetermined amount of time*
 
ssaannttoo

ssaannttoo

Joy Boi
Arishipshape said:
Lord Bertilak hunted a herd of does, while Sir Gawain slept in. Lord Bertilak’s wife, Lady Bertilak, snuck into the bed chambers and attempted to seduce him. As a good knight does, he spurned her advances, but before he managed to escape, she stole a kiss from him. Upon the Lord’s return, he exchanged the hunted venison for the kiss Sir Gawain acquired...
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Whaaa?

*Head tilt.*
 
Arishipshape

Arishipshape

TFed Ex-Knight
The next day is similar: Lord Bertilak hunts, Sir Gawain pretends to be asleep and avoids Lady Bertilak like the plague (though he wasn’t swift enough to avoid two kisses), the Lord returns with meat, Sir Gawain gives him the two kisses the Lady insisted on foisting upon him.
The third day is slightly different: Lady Bertilak kisses Sir Gawain thrice, but also requests exchanging tokens of love (a glove, or locket, or some such keepsake). Initially, Sir Gawain refuses, until the Lady mentions a magical green silk girdle, which protects the wearer from death. Figuring his problems may have been solved, Sir Gawain accepts the girdle and meets with Lord Bertilak. He gives the three kisses he “earned” from Lady Bertilak, but neglects to mention the girdle...
 
Arishipshape

Arishipshape

TFed Ex-Knight
ssaannttoo said:
So... Lord Bertilak likes other knights? :3
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Lord Bertilak is no knight—well, uhhh, actually—Let me finish!

Gawain dons his armor (including the girdle) and heads off on New Year’s Day. A guide takes him to the Green Knight, but offers to tell no one if Sir Gawain wishes to abandon his quest. The knight refuses, of course.
He finds a strange cavern, but the whirring of a grindstone from within confirms his suspicions that he’d found the Green Chapel. Gawain calls out, and out comes the Green Knight (head securely attached to his body).
He kneels down and reveals his neck, exuding confidence but somewhat concerned that the girdle won’t do what Lady Bertilak claimed. The Green Knight raises the axe..
 
ssaannttoo

ssaannttoo

Joy Boi
Arishipshape said:
Lord Bertilak is no knight—well, uhhh, actually—Let me finish!

Gawain dons his armor (including the girdle) and heads off on New Year’s Day. A guide takes him to the Green Knight, but offers to tell no one if Sir Gawain wishes to abandon his quest. The knight refuses, of course.
He finds a strange cavern, but the whirring of a grindstone from within confirms his suspicions that he’d found the Green Chapel. Gawain calls out, and out comes the Green Knight (head securely attached to his body).
He kneels down and reveals his neck, exuding confidence but somewhat concerned that the girdle won’t do what Lady Bertilak claimed. The Green Knight raises the axe..
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What happened!?
 
Arishipshape

Arishipshape

TFed Ex-Knight
The Green Knight feigned a blow. And a second. And on the third, he barely nicked Sir Gawain’s neck, drawing blood. Outraged, Sir Gawain leapt to his feet, claiming that the wager was fulfilled, when the Green Knight laughed and revealed his true identity: Lord Bertilak! He explains that, because Sir Gawain didn’t honestly exchange all his winnings on the third day, he drew blood on the third blow. Nevertheless, Sir Gawain proved himself a worthy knight by the rest of his actions at the castle.
Relieved to be alive but incredibly shamed by his deception with the girdle, Sir Gawain returned to Camelot, wearing the accursed girdle as a mark of his failure. The other knight’s welcomed him back with open arms, wearing girdles themselves to show their support.

And so, through unwavering chastity and nearly unwavering honesty, Sir Gawain defended his liege’s pride, and his own life.
 
Monosuki the Aurian

Monosuki the Aurian

Kyu the Braixen
Arishipshape said:
The Green Knight feigned a blow. And a second. And on the third, he barely nicked Sir Gawain’s neck, drawing blood. Outraged, Sir Gawain leapt to his feet, claiming that the wager was fulfilled, when the Green Knight laughed and revealed his true identity: Lord Bertilak! He explains that, because Sir Gawain didn’t honestly exchange all his winnings on the third day, he drew blood on the third blow. Nevertheless, Sir Gawain proved himself a worthy knight by the rest of his actions at the castle.
Relieved to be alive but incredibly shamed by his deception with the girdle, Sir Gawain returned to Camelot, wearing the accursed girdle as a mark of his failure. The other knight’s welcomed him back with open arms, wearing girdles themselves to show their support.

And so, through unwavering chastity and nearly unwavering honesty, Sir Gawain defended his liege’s pride, and his own life.
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What a noble tale....
 
ssaannttoo

ssaannttoo

Joy Boi
Arishipshape said:
The Green Knight feigned a blow. And a second. And on the third, he barely nicked Sir Gawain’s neck, drawing blood. Outraged, Sir Gawain leapt to his feet, claiming that the wager was fulfilled, when the Green Knight laughed and revealed his true identity: Lord Bertilak! He explains that, because Sir Gawain didn’t honestly exchange all his winnings on the third day, he drew blood on the third blow. Nevertheless, Sir Gawain proved himself a worthy knight by the rest of his actions at the castle.
Relieved to be alive but incredibly shamed by his deception with the girdle, Sir Gawain returned to Camelot, wearing the accursed girdle as a mark of his failure. The other knight’s welcomed him back with open arms, wearing girdles themselves to show their support.

And so, through unwavering chastity and nearly unwavering honesty, Sir Gawain defended his liege’s pride, and his own life.
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Thats a stupid story!

It just shows that the knights of chameloets are a a bunch of jerks who support liars!
 
ssaannttoo

ssaannttoo

Joy Boi
Arishipshape said:
Do you—do you honestly not sympathize with Sir Gawain here? Do you truly believe that all can be of perfect moral rectitude all the time? Is forgiveness not required? Would you not lie to save your life?
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But he shouldn't have made a bet to hurt somebody right? That isn't knightly. And then.. then he lied. but..

**Sniffles.*

But Chamelot wore the scarf thing to help him feel better for being unknightly...

are any of us really knights? What does it mean if it means nothing?
 
Arishipshape

Arishipshape

TFed Ex-Knight
ssaannttoo said:
But he shouldn't have made a bet to hurt somebody right? That isn't knightly. And then.. then he lied. but..

**Sniffles.*

But Chamelot wore the scarf thing to help him feel better for being unknightly...

are any of us really knights? What does it mean if it means nothing?
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He absolutely shouldn’t have took that wager, and by all rights could’ve lost his life for it. And yes, he failed. We will all fail. It is the ability to pick ourselves up and try again, no matter how hard it may be, that is true virtue. I myself often fall short of virtue, but when I do, I do my best to make restitution and do better in the future. You will not maintain perfect virtue in your life, and when you fall short, you must acknowledge your failings, learn from them, and move on.
 
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