"The Beguiling of Merlin"
By Edward Burne-Jones
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You open the door to the secluded mansion
deep in the woods, and see a tiny dragon waiting to guide you. (Yes, a
dragon!) Just as you were starting to wonder why you came inside this mysterious
place, the doors close behind you and the little dragon seems to beckon
with his tail. Against your better judgement you walk further inside.
The dragon leads you to a meal that looks
strange, but smells delicious, on a beautiful mahogany table. The atmosphere
curiously invigorates and calms you simultaneously, and you feel yourself
becoming comfortable in this mystical place.
There is a myriad of art on the walls and
curious books all around the room. You see one book called The Art of Magick,
and other rare ones such as: So you want to be a Sorceress, To Be and Love
a Dragon, Dream Weaving, and Having a "Mythical" Spirit Guide. You quickly
realize that this is not the dwelling of the typical person, but someone
who has planned out this meeting and prepared for you. A lady of power,
and you have walked right into it.
You suddenly hear a soft voice, "Sit a spell
and rest from your quests. Read some poetry, look at some art, and eat
a meal if you wish. Don't let the atmosphere frighten you, you're safe
here. My lair is your lair." The velvety voice seems to be coming from
the air around you. "I'm sorry that I have to hide myself from you, but
I can't always trust strangers...or mortals," she says. "I have changed
my surroundings recently. I hope it's even more accommodating to my visitors
than before."
Just as you're going to ask some obvious questions,
such as: Where am I? Who are you? and Where are you? the voice laughs.
"Always so many questions! I am a dragon and a woman....long story... The
only thing you really need to know is that I love to entertain guests and
like to share my "hoard" with others. Yes, dragons do "hoard" things, and
my passion is art and literature. Please go to my gallery and you'll see
what I mean."
You see a small card next to your
plate that tells you:
Soon to come:
Info on Druidry
and
Spirit
Guides
There's a rose-colored piece of
paper on the floor
You make out Lady
Intricate scrawled upon it.
Master
Gallery
Lady's
Own Poetry
Library
Room
of Philosophy
Gemstones
Friends
Webrings
A Tower of Olde;
With Window too High,
And Brick too Light,
To Ever Have or Hold.
Who is this Lady
Intricate?
In case you haven't noticed, all is not as it appears to be in my domain.
Think of it as a treasure hunt. This gallery has been restocked on January 24th of 2000. Please E-mail
me if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.
You are the
creature to reach my lair since January 24th, 1999.
This Original song is called "Love's Kiss,"
by
Dreamsharer
Used With Permission.