Inspiration
This section is where you'll (hopefully) find some inspiration for your own characters within the world of Camelot. Eventually this page will feature a number of different works and references, but for now here's a taste in the form of two classic Arthurian tales for the Britons amongst us. These and many more tales are available free at a number of different websites - try doing a search on Google.In order to read the texts in Ebook format you'll need the Microsoft Reader, available for download free here. This is the suggested format, though we'll try to provide plain text versions whenever possible. Many of the plain text sources will come from Project Gutenberg, a wonderful resource for all literature.
You'll notice that there is a link to purchase these tales if you'd prefer a real book (and who doesn't?) - these links point to Amazon, and a percentage of any purchases will go towards supporting this site. That's not why they point to Amazon though - the real reason is because Virgil spends too much money there and likes supporting them.
Le Morte d'Arthur - Sir Thomas Malory
| The near universal source of the myths and legends that make the basis of Arthurian lore - this book contains the life and adventures of King Arthur and the Knight of the Round Table from before Arthur's birth beyond the point of his death. This version is nearly exact as that of the originally printed version, save for spelling being updated to more modern language, and because of that it can be difficult to understand at parts. Well worth the time to read. |
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Anonymous
| A fable of Sir Gawain, originally written in Middle English and translated to modern English by Jessie L. Weston. This story is often required in college courses because of the short length and excellent representation of Arthurian and Chivalric tales. Originally written as verse, the downloadable version has been turned into normal prose and uses more modern language to make it better understood. |
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Cliges: A Romance - Chretien de Troyes
| Originally written in Old French and translated by L. J. Gardiner, Cliges was the second of Chretien de Troyes' explorations into the Arthurian myths, explorations which redefined the history and legends. Through his writings came Percival, Lancelot, the beginnings of the Grail, and even Camelot itself. This tale focuses on the story of Clegis and Fenice, young lovers in adversity. |
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Kalevala - Elias Lönnrot
| A very long epic poem of Finland, collected and organized by Elias Lönnrot based on the tales, fables, and legends of the Finnish villages. While not dealing explicitly with vikings and the Norse myths, it's a very nice look at the norweigan folk culture. |
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Multiple Titles by Morgan Llywelyn
| Morgan Llywelyn writes historical fiction, so it's not "exactly as it happened", but it's a very good way for people wanting to know more about Hibernia to immerse themselves in how it actually was. |
Volsunga Saga - Anonymous
| Volsunga Saga is one of the greatest Norse sagas. The Nibelungenlied, though German, is derived from the Volsunga Saga. |
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