Synopsis
An Arthurian legend + Fae lore + Cultivation mash-up. Taliesin had one plan: escape the Harkley family, dodge their blood curse, and live a quiet life far from trouble. What he got instead was death (briefly), an arranged marriage gone wrong (knives were involved), and a volatile new power, the dreaded death glamour. Armed with his magical lute, a dry sense of humour, and a loyal but chaotic group of Knights (who have a touch of destiny themselves), he’s determined to carve out a life as a bard in this dangerous world.
But Taliesin must decide his fate when political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and a Divine Cultivator conspiracy all come calling. Will he play the role the Lady of the Lake has cast him in, or craft his own melody?
Updates Mondays and Fridays! Book 1 is complete, with Book 2 uploading now. Average chapter length 2.5K
What to expect
An MC who is not overpowered, just competent.
A character-centered story, told 80-90% from Taliesin's point of view.
A plot centred around cultivator things, plus Arthurian things. Whatever meshes well.
A system of cultivation consistent with most major cultivation stories just differently flavoured.
Fae shenanigans including names, speaking only the truth, and oaths
Character progression that stems from effort, reflection and just the occasional death.
A Europe-based cultivation world where Ki is Glamour and connected to the Fae realm.
Enough Arthurian Lore that you get a sense of who the major players are and some idea of what to expect when names are dropped.
What it won't be
No harem
No OP MC
Historically accurate to the time-period.
A story entirely accurate to Arthurian Lore or your preferred cultivation system.
Table of Contents
- 1Chapter 1 - Too many knives for a wedding night2024-11-13
- 2Chapter 2 - Winning takes blood, sweat, and tears of blood.2024-11-13
- 3Chapter 3 - Reborn with death2024-11-13
- 4Chapter 4 - Dance in the pale moonlight2024-11-13
- 5Chapter 5 - A blade in the right place at the right time2024-11-13
- 6Chapter 6 - I'm not a planner2024-11-13
- 7Chapter 7 - A new lute, and a Knight Errant2024-11-13
- 8Chapter 8 - Beware the white hare2024-11-13
- 9Chapter 9 - Knowledge of the Mystic East2024-11-13
- 10Chapter 10 - Lady Grady2024-11-13
- 11Chapter 11 - The Illuminated Text2024-11-13
- 12Chapter 12 - Positioning is not retreating2024-11-13
- 13Chapter 13 - You can call me Pell2024-11-13
- 14Chapter 14 - Mystery of the Mist Lynx2024-11-13
- 15Chapter 15 - Revelations of Smoke and Death2024-11-13
- 16Chapter 16 - Ballad of Bors the Titan2024-11-13
- 17Chapter 17 - Gale Hare Rematch2024-11-13
- 18Chapter 18 - Miss Peaches2024-11-13
- 19Chapter 19 - Secrets over treacle pudding2024-11-13
- 20Chapter 20 - Moon Glamour2024-11-13
- 21Chapter 21 - Dream weaving2024-11-13
- 22Chapter 22 - I'm not a changeling am I?2024-11-13
- 23Chapter 23 - Teatime, clothes optional2024-11-13
- 24Chapter 24 - Autumn Court No.52024-11-13
- 25Chapter 25 - How a bard fights2024-11-13
- 26Chapter 26 - A bag of tricks2024-11-13
- 27Chapter 27 - Meeting the Fos2024-11-13
- 28Chapter 28 - On the subject of Moon and Dream2024-11-13
- 29Chapter 29 - War on the horizon2024-11-13
- 30Chapter 30 - Don't poke the bear2024-11-13
- 31Chapter 31 - Gifts and partings2024-11-13
- 32Chapter 32 - Hard to do stamina training in a cage2024-11-13
- 33Chapter 33 - Death, Smoke and Frothing fools2024-11-13
- 34Chapter 34 - What part of ‘I’m a fucking Bard’ do you people not get!2024-11-13
- 35Chapter 35 -Screw a proper relationship with mortality2024-11-13
- 36Chapter 36 - The knight at the ready or the knight at ease?2024-11-13
- 37Chapter 37 - The Book of Lesser Death Curses2024-11-13
- 38Chapter 38 - Jester and the thief2024-11-13
- 39Chapter 39 - A sad lack of Mares2024-11-13
- 40Chapter 40 - Talks of Tiffs and Tigers2024-11-13
- 41Chapter 41 - Lightning to find, fire to cleanse2024-11-13
- 42Chapter 42 - Break the foe, bring them down low2024-11-13
- 43Chapter 43 - Ulfast the Ugly2024-11-13
- 44Chapter 44 - It better be able to turn back2024-11-13
- 45Chapter 45 - Flirting with danger2024-11-13
- 46Chapter 46 - The Tale of Taliesin2024-11-13
- 47Chapter 47 - Raven and the Fox2024-11-13
- 48Chapter 48 - That watery tart2024-11-13
- 49Chapter 49 - I don’t like it, Taliesin, I don’t like it!2024-11-13
- 50Chapter 50 - Furry fortress2024-11-13
- 51Chapter 51 - Making plans2024-11-13
- 52Chapter 52 - One thing led to another2024-11-13
- 53Chapter 53 - The art of the parfumier2024-11-13
- 54Chapter 54 - The Abominable Snow-Saint2024-11-13
- 55Chapter 55 - The Reluctant Shepherd2024-11-13
- 56Chapter 56 - Step Four: Profit?2024-11-13
- 57Chapter 57 - Bear Witness2024-11-13
- 58Chapter 58 - Gift giving2024-11-13
- 59Chapter 59 - A realm of trees and sunsets made of leaves2024-11-13
- 60Chapter 60 - Gawain has a very punchable face2024-11-13
- 61Chapter 61 - Difference between a genius and a fool2024-11-13
- 62Chapter 62 - New face, who dis?2024-11-13
- 63Chapter 63 - Bacon bias2024-11-13
- 64Chapter 64 - Moment of discord2024-11-13
- 65Chapter 65 - I meant some offence2024-11-13
- 66Chapter 66 - The meeting2024-11-13
- 67Chapter 67 - And that's how Regus Harkley Died2024-11-13
- 68Chapter 68 - Silver eyes and red faces2024-11-13
- 69Chapter 69 - Intent2024-11-13
- 70Chapter 70 - Damsel in Distress2024-11-13
- 71Chapter 71 - In death, I shall sow discord2024-11-13
- 72Chapter 72 - Regus's Eulogy2024-11-13
- 73Chapter 73 - Fresh from the source2024-11-13
- 74Chapter 74 - You may call me Mercury2024-11-13
- 75Chapter 75 - How many times do I have to say this? I. Am. A. Bard! [End Book 1]2024-11-13
- 76Book 2, Chapter 1 - Just the beginning of your problems2024-11-13
- 77Book 2 Chapter 2 - The Little Banqueting Hall2024-11-13
- 78Book 2 Chapter 3 - Dupliciflorous2024-11-13
- 79Book 2 Chapter 4 - What comes next2024-11-16
- 80Book 2 Chapter 5 - Competition and challenges2024-11-19