Sun Sets Weeping is a short story written for Seanan McGuire's Patreon supporters.
| “ | Thy sun sets weeping in the lowly west,
Witnessing storms to come, woe and unrest. |
” |
–William Shakespeare, King Richard III | ||
Author's Summary[]
We return to the Luidaeg in an era long before October for this month's story, to see what became of Merlin.
Time is long and family is complicated, and no one knows that better than Antigone of Albany, who lost everything along the winding road from then to now.
Plot []
Almost 40 years after the battle at Broceliande, King Arthur sits on the throne at Camelot, Emrys, now known as Merlin, stands at his side. When Luidaeg, Lady of the Lake, arrives to remind Merlin of a promise that will safeguard Faerie at the expense of Camelot, he refuses to honor it. A wizard battle ensues. Merlin falls before the Lady of the Lake, and is doomed to sleep until Camelot is forgotten.
Characters []
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Locations[]
- Cymru
- Camelot Castle
Mentioned only[]
- Broceliande
- Albany
- Eire
- Albion
- Avalon
- Mag Mell
- Annwn
- Ys