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Summary
Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Prologue-Part 1, Chapter 3
Part 1, Chapters 4-6
Part 1, Chapters 7-10
Part 1, Chapters 11-13
Part 1, Chapters 14-16
Part 1, Chapters 17-20
Part 2, Chapters 1-3
Part 2, Chapters 4-6
Part 2, Chapters 7-11
Part 2, Chapters 12-14
Part 2, Chapters 15-17
Part 3, Chapters 1-3
Part 3, Chapters 4-6
Part 3, Chapters 7-10
Part 3, Chapters 11-13
Part 4, Chapters 1-3
Part 4, Chapters 4-6
Part 4, Chapters 7-10
Part 4, Chapters 11-13
Part 4, Chapter 14-Epilogue
Character Analysis
Themes
Symbols & Motifs
Important Quotes
Essay Topics
Tools
Morgause finds herself focused on her cunning and precocious foster son, Gwydion. He demands that she dress in her finest clothing and order the kitchen to make elaborate dishes amuse her, and Morgause wonders if he has the Sight. Her guess is proven to be correct when he heralds the arrival of the Avalon barge, putting his odd requests into context. He comes with her to greet Viviane, Kevin, and Niniane. Kevin has now taken on the title of Merlin of Britain, as Taliesin is too old to do his duties. Niniane has completed her training as a priestess.
The talk turns to Morgaine, and Gwydion asks if they are discussing his mother. Viviane is frustrated, telling Gwydion she knows he has the Sight and that he should not mock it. Viviane tells Morgause that they have come to fetch Gwydion to give him “the ancient teachings and the secret wisdom in Avalon” (468). His background and budding talents suggest that he will be a powerful Druid and great ruler. Viviane tests Gwydion’s control over the Sight and watches as he falls into a trance. He predicts a future of “blood, poured out like the blood of sacrifice on the ancient altars, blood spilt on the throne” (470).
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