#celtic bards

[gawrkin]

[gingersnaptaff]

Okay, lads so the Y Mab Darogan post looks like it's gonna v long and I might have to split it into four parts. Equally though, I don't want to clutter up the feed, so what would you all prefer?

One big post that includes the four subjects

four smaller posts, one for each lad

Idk, Sarah, shut up.

Voting ended onJan 17, 2025

[gawrkin]

Two examples of how dangerous angering a Celtic Poet can be

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Laidcenn mac Bairchid (from Death of Niall of the NIne Hostages)

Senchan Torpeist

Imagine the power of diss tracks being able to physically injure. Basically, where DnD Bards got it from. Had Sir Dinadan been written by the Irish or the Welsh, King Mark probably would not survive.

[gawrkin]

(Source: NOIRELab.edu) (LINK)

Lord only knows what kind of shenanigans got Arthur's musical instruments launched into space.

[gawrkin]

(Source: 2014 edition of The Welsh Triads/Trioedd Ynys Prydain, by Rachel Bromwich)

King Arthur and Sir Tristan as Poets and Amateur Bards.

[gawrkin]

Top Ten Worst Things Arthur has done: Satirizing Kay for no reason, harming his reputation, and implicitly damaging his career. Kay is understandably pissed and subsequently quits his job. It shall be noted that being a Bard, in exchange for its prestigous position in Celtic society, is a massive responsibility not to be abused.

[gawrkin]

Found on Nicole Evelina's site (Link to site)