Sir MICHAEL the Pangolin attacked Sir VANDEGRIFF the Bear-Master, nearly wounding him. But Sir Michael was not to fault, for the BLACK JEWEL in his skull controlled him as a puppet. He awoke from a dream, breaking the jewel's power for the moment, but SIR ALBEUS could not cut it from his head, as the Jewel appears to have sunk down roots into Sir Michael's living brain.
The only man in Europe who could possibly understand the Black Jewel, with Merlin gone, is the subtle and arrogant COUNT BRASS of the Camargue. KING ARTHUR charged Sir Michael and his companions to hasten there, before the Black Jewel ate Sir Michael's soul completely.
Three champions barred their way. The Serpent Champion was ten feet tall with the strength of a giant alligator. The Bear Champion was near as large, covered in russet fur and possessed of a mighty roar. And the Warrior in Jet and Gold wore golden armor with a black surcoat, so no part of his body could be seen.
BENILAC spared the life of the Warrior in Jet and Gold, who withdrew, limping, from the field. He promised to meet ALBEUS later. Sir BENLIAC also suffered a Major Wound from the Warrior.
Sir GANELON earned 250 Glory for bravely and rashly scouting the Muskovian horde.
Sir MARTH shot the Serpent Champion in the eye, bypassing his massive hide. The Serpent Champion landed two crushing blows on Sir Marth, wounding him near unto death. But Sir BENILAC plunged a spear into the Champion's hide, which Sir MICHAEL then struck with his iron fist, piercing the Champion sore unto death himself. Then as the Champion's sun set, Sir Marth's arose anew, for Sir Benilac bound up his wounds with inspired skill, perhaps guided by our Merciful Lady Herself.
Sir GANELON and Sir BEARDSLEY undertook to sneak into the Muskovian camp, disguised with captured beast-masks. Sir BEARDSLEY prayed earnestly for success in their venture, but more generally, for God to send him a wife.
Sir LEGOLAS TRUMP earned 500 Glory for converting a captured Knight of the Mantis to Christ. His name is Asrovak Mikosevaar and he knows that Baron Meladius and his cousin, Baron Tanelorn, are competing to marry KATHLEEN, the intended of SIR VANDEGRIFF.
Sir Vandergriff chased MELADIUS to the fey. And was found later by Sir Micheal's party by a river collapsed. Vandergriff challenges the bear Champion and slays him in two blows. Makes the killing blow to the snake champion. Sir Marth challenges the leader of the order of the Mantis and won. Now the leader of the mantis wants to marry Sir Marth
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