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A List of all the lesser-known sorcerers/sorceresses in Arthuriana

A.K.A. Everyone who's not Merlin, Morgan le Fay or Ninianne/Vivien/Nimue. 'Cuz they're oversaturated

Taliesin the Bard (Welsh Mythology)

Ambrosius Aurelianus (Historia Brittonum)

Uther Pendragon (The Welsh Triads)

Menw ap Teirgwaedd (Welsh Mythology)

King Arthur (?) (Welsh Mythology)

The Nine Witches of Ystawingun (Pa Gur)

The Nine Witches of Caer Lloyw (Peredur)

Orddu the Witch (Culhwch and Olwen)

King Bladdud (Historia Regum Britanniae, The Faerie Queene)

The Nine Sisters of Avalon (sans Morgan) (Vita Merlini)

Queen Ganieda (Vita Merlini)

Queen Guinevere (De Ortu Waluuanii/Enfances Gauvain)

King Melwas (Welsh Mythology)

King Valerin (Lanzelet)

Malduc (Lanzelet)

Sir Tristan (The Welsh Triads)

Iseult the Elder (and possibly Iseult the Fair herself) (Tristan and Isolde)

Thessala (Cliges)

Eliavres (Perceval - 1st continuation)

The Maiden of the White Hands (Le Bel Inconnu)

Mabon the Enchanter/Mabon ap Modron (Le Bel Inconnu, Prose Tristan, Post Vulgate)

Evraine (Le Bel Inconnu)

Lady Tryamour (Lanval/Launfal)

Klingsor (Parzival)

Kundry (Parzival)

The Artisan of Cluse (?) (Daniel von dem Bluhenden Tal)

Giramphiel (Diu Crone)

Gansguoter (Diu Crone)

Enfeidas (Diu Crone)

Fairy L'Orgueilleux (L'Atre Perilleux)

Queen Morgause of Orkney (L'Atre Perilleux)

King Celidoine (Vulgate Estoire de Graal)

Guinebal (Vulgate Merlin)

Master Elias of Toulouse and his fellow clerks (?) (Vulgate Lancelot)

Vortigern's Clerks (Vulgate Merlin)

Lady Gamille (Vulgate Lancelot)

Lady Brisen (Vulgate Lancelot, Le Morte D'Arthur)

Lady Sebile (Vulgate Lancelot, Le Propheties de Merlin)

The Queen of Northgallis (Le Propheties de Merlin, Le Morte D'Arthur)

The Queen of Sorestan (Vulgate Lancelot)

The Queen of Eastland (Le Morte D'Arthur)

The Queen of the Out Islands (Le Morte D'Arthur)

The Lady of Avalon (Le Propheties de Merlin)

Queen Crisea (Post Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal)

Tanabos the Enchanter (Post Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal)

Darnant the Enchanter (Perceforest)

Queen Lydore (Perceforest)

King Aroes (Perceforest)

Hellawes (Le Morte D'Arthur)

Annowre/Elergia (Le Morte D'Arthur, La Tavola Ritonda)

Lady Lynette (and possibly Lyonesse) (Le Morte D'Arthur)

Pulzella Gaia (Pulzella Gaia)

Sir Fellone (La Tavola Ritonda)

The Green Knight (Bredbeddle ver.) (King Arthur and King Cornwall)

King Cornwall (King Arthur and King Cornwall)

Archimago (The Faerie Queene)

Acrasia (The Faerie Queene)

Busirane (The Faerie Queene)

Duessa (The Faerie Queene)

Caelia (The Faerie Queene, Tom a Lincoln)

Telorique (Memorial das Proezas da Segunda Tavola Redonda)

Notes:

This list is tentative and subject to change.

The list discounts Saints and other Christian Holy Persons (such as Galahad). It also discounts characters with "superpowers" (such as Kay and Gawain). In general, the focus is on "Spellcasters"/Magic as an art or skill (Admittedly, the line is very murky).

Fairies (and Goddesses) are included due to the Medieval writers' efforts to rationalize such figures as enchantresses and sorceresses

biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist

ok but DID I come back wrong, or did you build up an idealized version of me in your head that was easy to love while I was dead? but now that I'm real and alive and complicated again, you resent me for not being as simple and compliant as a mere memory?

do you resent me for coming back "wrong," or for coming back at all?

biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist

i see we are all feeling completely normal about my tags:

#did i come back wrong or were you just bad at loving me from the start? #did i come back wrong or is my crime that i came back the same #did i come back wrong or did you decide on your own that there was always something wrong with me? #and now you're frustrated I survived the traumatic death that was somehow supposed to fix me

yellbug

hey when you make posts, i just want you to know, thou/thee/thy/thine/ye are like he/you(object)/your/yours/you(subject) okay? "thou art wearing shoes," "i will wear shoes for thee," okay?

you say thine if the next word starts with a vowel and thy if the next word starts with a consonant and they both mean "your" so "thine own shoes," "thy shoes," okay?

and ye means you and refers to the subject of a sentence, "ye members of the brotherhood of shoes," okay? you need this information to create better knight yaoi. i'm personally more interested in nun yuri but we are a community

queer-ragnelle

Beginner’s Guide to Medieval Arthuriana

Just starting out at a loss for where to begin?

Here’s a guide for introductory Medieval texts and informational resources ordered from most newbie friendly to complex. Guidebooks and encyclopedias are listed last.

All PDFs link to my Google drive and can be found on my blog. This post will be updated as needed.

Pre-Existing Resources

Hi-Lo Arthuriana

Medieval Literature by Language

Retellings by Date

Films by Date

TV Shows by Date

Documentaries by Date

Arthurian Preservation Project

The Camelot Project

If this guide was helpful for you, please consider supporting me on Ko-Fi!

7cipher

i thrifted this sketchbook that has grey paper, it's wonderful for colored pencil!

yb-cringe

im aware this is an insane thing to say but i fucking. love characters that are just cockroaches. and i dont mean like. gross i mean they just do not fucking die. they can survive anything. they will outlive EVERYONE because they just will not die no matter what be it because they have a reason or because they literally cannot stop surviving the odds i love it i love it

yb-cringe

yesss bitch use your inability to stay dead against your enemiessss... make people afraid of the fact that you somehow keep getting up despite the entire onslaught of horrors i am leaning forward in my seat clapping my hands whooping and cheering

blocksruinedme

What's insane about that??? Love them!!!

"All the queer characters you can't bury. Or, if you do bury them, they don't stay down long."

(this video is very good. if you are iffy on watching it, do.)

jheselbraum

If you're upset about duolingo firing it's translators, you should check whatever the equivalent to the BBC is for your target language (or the BBC if that language is English, but if your target language is English and you're reading this I think you're good) because a lot of major national news organizations have resources for learning their language. For example, DW has resources to learn German, NHK has resources for learning Japanese, TV5monde has resources for learning French. They're usually free (or at least, I haven't encountered one that's paid yet) and usually pretty comprehensive (though like with all language learning apps/websites def supplement it with other resources)

jheselbraum

Bringing this back to say that you should check your public libraries as well. In addition to having language learning books, many have partnered with Gale or Mango Languages so you can access those services for free. Ask your librarian if your library offers Udemy or anything similar. Unlike Mango, Udemy isn't specifically a language learning service, but it offers a variety of language courses and courses on other topics, like computer programming or accounting, too.

Also, especially if you're an American high school student or are starting out your first few years of college here, I'd look into Modern States and CLEP testing. Modern States focuses on courses commonly taught in American high schools, so as far as language learning goes you'll mostly find Spanish, German, and French, but they also offer things like English lit and world history and pre-calc. If you complete a Modern States course, they'll give you a voucher so you can take the CLEP for free, and if you pass the CLEP you could get college credit towards your gen eds (check with your academic advisor for specifics on what grade you'd need to get credit, and keep in mind some colleges don't accept CLEP scores)

tenderwatches

sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four

feefal

Scoliosis gang rise up..!

helpful-writing-tips

if you're trying to get into the head of your story's antagonist, try writing an "Am I the Asshole" reddit post from their perspective, explaining their problems and their plans for solving them. Let the voice and logic come through.

queer-ragnelle

list of medieval literature with links to read.

i’ll continue to update with more texts, better scans, & different editions. enjoy!

letsbelonelytogetherr

— Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov

this-is-where-i-hide-my-bullshit

I know it's not people's faults for not knowing, but I still get extremely annoyed at people saying stuff like "why are ghosts always represented by sheets? I guess people used to just be scared of sheets."

They aren't ghosts because they're covered in a sheet, they're covered in a sheet because back in the day, they wrapped dead bodies in sheets when they buried them. The ghosts are wrapped in burial shrouds because that's what they were buried in.

People weren't scared of sheets, they were scared of the corpse UNDER the sheet.

the-haiku-bot

People weren’t scared

of sheets, they were scared of the

corpse UNDER the sheet.

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

hayatheauthor

10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

While lethal injuries often take center stage, non-lethal injuries can create lasting effects on characters, shaping their journeys in unique ways. If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain during a scene, here are some ideas:

Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility, forcing characters to adapt their plans and experience frustration as they navigate their environment.

Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult and create tension, especially during action scenes, where every breath becomes a reminder of vulnerability.

Concussion

This brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment and creating a sense of unpredictability in their actions.

Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills, causing frustration and emphasizing a character’s dependence on their hands.

Road Rash

The raw, painful skin resulting from a fall can symbolize struggle and endurance, highlighting a character's resilience in the face of physical hardship.

Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation.

Deep Laceration

A cut that requires stitches can evoke visceral imagery and tension, especially if the character has to navigate their surroundings while in pain.

Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma, serving as a physical reminder of a character’s past mistakes or battles.

Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, providing an opportunity for characters to experience frustration or the need to lean on others for support.

Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted, highlighting their struggle to adapt and overcome.

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thepioden

Chai tea bag + lil but of brown sugar + apple cider packet + 16 oz. mug of hot but not quite boiling water

it will not Fix You but like. maybe. maybe.

thepioden

tags by @eridan-ampora

thepioden

Update: this is the best post I've ever made because everyone is sharing their Warm Beverage recipes in the notes. Go check the notes for more Warm Beverages That Will Fix You.

hellenhighwater

How did you get pet doves? And are they easy to take care of / what do you need to keep them happy and well?

They are, IMO, the easiest birds to care for. I got them as rescues--I used to regularly volunteer at an avian wildlife rehab that would sometimes wind up with pet birds that needed rescuing. (Arson's originally from an animal hoarding situation, so I have no idea how old she is.) They are, specifically, ringneck (also called barbary) doves, which are a domesticated species. They do look a lot like their wild counterparts, but they've been living alongside humans for thousands of years, which makes them far happier in captivity than most 'pet' birds, like parrots. If you're really looking for some, they often wind up needing adoption because a single mated pair produces offspring very, very quickly without human intervention.

Ringnecks are granivores, so their diet is just pigeon-mix birdseed, a bit of oyster shell grit (mine have been going through the same 15 lb bag of grit from the feed store for five years now) and water. Sometimes they'll take a bit of fresh greens or bugs when they come across them, but it's not a necessary part of their diet. Like pigeons, they have weak beaks and feet, so they're not destructive to furniture and supplies. Unlike pigeons, ringnecks are not super social--they mate monogamously and for life, and will get territorial with other ringnecks. As a consequence, Arson and Larceny, as a mated pair, are very happy with little effort on my part. They need enough room to fly and nest and they're quite content to keep each other occupied. A single ringneck may bond with their human caretaker as their human 'mate' and will be a lot more social as a result. I chose to have a mated pair because I'm super busy, and I like knowing that their social needs are fulfilled even when I'm short on free time. Like the cats, I can set them up with a deep bowl of food and a big container of fresh water and safely leave them alone for a weekend.

In terms of space, they need a relatively large cage--three feet in each direction is the minimum, and they enjoy more room when possible. They're very docile--I can just grab em off the branch like ripe pears--and their vocalizations are generally pleasant, in the same vocal range as a mourning dove, though their songs are different. They can be trained to do simple tricks and generally are enjoyable to be around.

Their lifespans range quite a bit! The oldest one I've ever met was 32. Arson and Larceny hold title as the oldest pets I have (they're eight, at least) and still going strong. Twelve years is pretty average for them.

I do think they're great pets, and if you want a bird, they're a fantastic choice.

sam-glade

My favourite trope has to be:

I sacrificed myself to save you. I didn't plan to survive. I burnt all the bridges. I intended to break your heart with my death, but that would be all right, because I wouldn't be around to see you. I pretended that you'll mourn me for a while and move on. I convinced myself I was going down in the blaze of glory. That my deed was appreciated. That everything was going to be all right afterwards, and I didn't need to be there to see it.

But I survived. And now I have to look you in the eye. I have to pick up the pieces of the life I shattered and figure out how to put it back together. If it can be done at all.

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