Welcome back, Lancelot
Arthur summons his uncle Agravaine to his chambers late one evening, informing his uncle of his intentions of marrying Gwen despite what he thinks. Definitely not thrilled with this news, Agravaine slips away to inform Morgana of Arthur’s coming betrothal. Morgana refuses to see her dream become reality, and knowing Gwen’s weakness, she plans on exploiting it to pull her former handmaiden away from her half brother.
Seeking some assistance, Morgana turns to an old woman living in a forest cavern, someone very familiar with Morgana’s destiny to bring back the Old Religion. She shows this woman a magical coin left to her by Morgause which can be used to release a soul. The old woman tells Morgana to head to the last of the Five Gateways and find the Pool of Nemhain. Once there, Morgana needs to cast the coin into the pool’s black waters and her wish will be granted. And so Morgana follows the old woman’s instructions, bringing Lancelot back from the dead. (more…)
