Re: The Lone Islands: A Narnia Story
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 3:51 am
[Another chapter.]
Chapter 10
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Cair Paravel
Zoggin and Carlotta looked at the window from Cair Paravel. It's been a day or so since Gale have sailed for Archenland. They both prayed for his safety as he go and investigate the dragon on the Lone Islands. As far they knew, the dragon could come back and terrorize the Lone Islands once again.
"When do you suppose Gale will be back?", asked Carlotta.
"I do not know", said Zoggin, "I've served under his father and now him. He's been a great king, like his father. Their lineage goes back to Frank I and Helen, the first king and queen of Narnia."
"He has told me of his family history before. Do you think there's any rules in society, where a royalty or nobility could only marry other nobles or royals?"
"In some countries, yes. In Calormen, for instance, a husband or wife are chosen by the parents and arranged."
"That is outrageous! I know Gale wouldn't stand for that kind of practice!"
"I actually agree with you. And I am happy for you both."
"Will you officiate, I mean, once he comes back?"
"I haven't thought of that. I suppose we should speak with him about that, once he comes back."
***
Anvard, Archenland
Gale arrived in Anvard, the capital of Archenland. It was mountainous countries, and the castle was small, compared to Cair Paravel. Over the years, Archenland has been friends and allies of Narnia. Upon his arrival, Gale was greeted by a man.
"Lord Alvin", said Gale.
"Your majesty", said Lord Alvin, "A pleasure to see you. What brings you here?"
"Well, to spend a day or two here", said Gale, "Then Lord Alvin, I need for you to come with me to the Lone Islands."
"This must be about the dragon that has been terrorizing the islands", said Lord Alvin, "That dragon is sure powerful."
"Yes, and we fear that it could come back to terrorize the islands once again. You will be representing Archenland and I would be representing Narnia. We'll be accompanied by other nobles- Ischar Tarkaan of Calormen, Amari, the Duke of Galma, Lord Callaher of Terenbithia, and Filister, the Duke of the Seven Isles."
"Ah, well, you may lodge at our place for the night. We have plenty of room."
"Thank you. Oh, and I also got engaged. You're invited to the wedding, of course."
"Congratulations", said Lord Alvin.
They went to rest for the night. Gale stayed there for about two days. Then Lord Alvin hugged and kissed his wife goodbye, promising he will be back. King Gale and Lord Alvin set sail for Tashbaan, Calormen, to meet with Ischar Tarkaan.
***
Tashbaan, Calormen
Gale and Alvin arrived in Tashbaan, and were greeted by a dark man with a great beard. They knew at once he was a Tarkaan with the gold ring on his arm.
"You must be the Ischar Tarkaan", said King Gale, "I am Gale, King of Narnia."
"Oh, yes, of course", said Ischar Tarkaan, "The Tisroc (may he live forever).. has told me that he would sent me to accompany you to the Lone Islands."
"Yes, to investigate the dragon that has been terrorizing the islands. Oh, and this is Lord Alvin who will represent Archenland. I will represent Narnia, and you will represent Calormen."
"I see. Are there others who will accompany us?"
"Oh yes, other nobles will as well, each representing their country or region."
"But we are staying here for a day or two, aren't we?", asked Lord Alvin.
"Oh, yes, of course", said Ischar Tarkaan.
They stayed there for about two days. Then they set sail to the Island of Galma, where Galma mentioned that many shippings and navigation take place.
***
The Island of Galma
King Gale, Lord Alvin, and Ischar Tarkaan arrived at the Island of Galma, and were greeted by the Duke of Galma, Amari. They shook hands, and he invited them for a dinner.
"So what brings you here, your majesty?", asked Amari.
"Well, now that you've met the Lord Alvin of Archenland and Ischar Tarkaan of Calormen", said Gale, "I need for you to accompany us to the Lone Islands. You will represent the Island of Galma."
"We are investigating a dragon that has been terrorizing the islands there", said Lord Alvin.
"I've heard of that", said Amari, "Do you suppose the dragon is from the North? Could Jadis have something to do with it?"
"You mean the powerful sorceress of the North", said King Gale, "The Tree of Protection still strives, and she cannot come down to Narnia. But we fear she is growing stronger."
"We do not know if whether she sent the dragon or not", said Lord Alvin, "It's possible, I suppose."
"It could be a demon in form of a dragon", said Ischar Tarkaan, "That's what Calormenes fear, at least."
"Once we meet with the Lord Callaher of Terenbithia and Filister, the Duke of the Seven Isles", said King Gale, "And arrived at the Lone Islands, we'll hold council concerning the dragon."
They stayed a day or two there at the Island of Galma. Then, they sailed on to the Island of Terenbithia, to meet with the Lord Callaher.
***
Island of Terenbithia
They arrived at the Island of Terenbithia, and were greeted by a man named Lord Callaher. He asked them to stay at his place for a day or two.
"Your majesty, you say you'd like me to accompany you to the Lone Islands, concerning a dragon", said Lord Callaher.
"Yes, that's right", said Gale, "We're not certain of what this dragon might be."
""Is it a demon? Was it once a man turned into a dragon for his beastly behavior?"
"That I do not know. That's what we're going to find out. And you are going to represent the Island of Terenbithia.
They stayed at the Island of Terenbithia for about two days and they had one more stop to make before they head for the Lone Islands.
***
The Seven Isles
They arrived at the Seven Isles and were greeted by a man named Filister, the Duke of the Seven Isles. He invited them to stay for about two days before they headed for the Lone Islands.
"So I hear of this dragon that has been terrorizing the Lone Islands", said Lord Filister.
"Yes", said King Gale, "We are to investigate it. And you, of course, will be representing the Seven Isles."
"Oh, your majesty", said Amari, "I've also heard of your engagement to a young woman named Carlotta, the noblewoman from here, the Seven Isles."
"I guess word got out fast then."
"By means, congratulations", said Filister.
"Thank you. And of course, you're all invited to the wedding that will take place once I get back to Narnia."
"How soon will it be?", asked Callaher.
"That we don't know. That will depend on how long we are at the Lone Islands, if we can make it out alive."
"You don't mean that.." asked Ischar Tarkaan.
"Oh, I suppose nothing will happen to any of us."
They stayed two nights at the Seven Isles then sailed on to the Lone Islands. It was going to be the adventure of a lifetime. They were to find out what the dragon could be and why it would be terrorizing the Lone Islands.
Chapter 10
***
Cair Paravel
Zoggin and Carlotta looked at the window from Cair Paravel. It's been a day or so since Gale have sailed for Archenland. They both prayed for his safety as he go and investigate the dragon on the Lone Islands. As far they knew, the dragon could come back and terrorize the Lone Islands once again.
"When do you suppose Gale will be back?", asked Carlotta.
"I do not know", said Zoggin, "I've served under his father and now him. He's been a great king, like his father. Their lineage goes back to Frank I and Helen, the first king and queen of Narnia."
"He has told me of his family history before. Do you think there's any rules in society, where a royalty or nobility could only marry other nobles or royals?"
"In some countries, yes. In Calormen, for instance, a husband or wife are chosen by the parents and arranged."
"That is outrageous! I know Gale wouldn't stand for that kind of practice!"
"I actually agree with you. And I am happy for you both."
"Will you officiate, I mean, once he comes back?"
"I haven't thought of that. I suppose we should speak with him about that, once he comes back."
***
Anvard, Archenland
Gale arrived in Anvard, the capital of Archenland. It was mountainous countries, and the castle was small, compared to Cair Paravel. Over the years, Archenland has been friends and allies of Narnia. Upon his arrival, Gale was greeted by a man.
"Lord Alvin", said Gale.
"Your majesty", said Lord Alvin, "A pleasure to see you. What brings you here?"
"Well, to spend a day or two here", said Gale, "Then Lord Alvin, I need for you to come with me to the Lone Islands."
"This must be about the dragon that has been terrorizing the islands", said Lord Alvin, "That dragon is sure powerful."
"Yes, and we fear that it could come back to terrorize the islands once again. You will be representing Archenland and I would be representing Narnia. We'll be accompanied by other nobles- Ischar Tarkaan of Calormen, Amari, the Duke of Galma, Lord Callaher of Terenbithia, and Filister, the Duke of the Seven Isles."
"Ah, well, you may lodge at our place for the night. We have plenty of room."
"Thank you. Oh, and I also got engaged. You're invited to the wedding, of course."
"Congratulations", said Lord Alvin.
They went to rest for the night. Gale stayed there for about two days. Then Lord Alvin hugged and kissed his wife goodbye, promising he will be back. King Gale and Lord Alvin set sail for Tashbaan, Calormen, to meet with Ischar Tarkaan.
***
Tashbaan, Calormen
Gale and Alvin arrived in Tashbaan, and were greeted by a dark man with a great beard. They knew at once he was a Tarkaan with the gold ring on his arm.
"You must be the Ischar Tarkaan", said King Gale, "I am Gale, King of Narnia."
"Oh, yes, of course", said Ischar Tarkaan, "The Tisroc (may he live forever).. has told me that he would sent me to accompany you to the Lone Islands."
"Yes, to investigate the dragon that has been terrorizing the islands. Oh, and this is Lord Alvin who will represent Archenland. I will represent Narnia, and you will represent Calormen."
"I see. Are there others who will accompany us?"
"Oh yes, other nobles will as well, each representing their country or region."
"But we are staying here for a day or two, aren't we?", asked Lord Alvin.
"Oh, yes, of course", said Ischar Tarkaan.
They stayed there for about two days. Then they set sail to the Island of Galma, where Galma mentioned that many shippings and navigation take place.
***
The Island of Galma
King Gale, Lord Alvin, and Ischar Tarkaan arrived at the Island of Galma, and were greeted by the Duke of Galma, Amari. They shook hands, and he invited them for a dinner.
"So what brings you here, your majesty?", asked Amari.
"Well, now that you've met the Lord Alvin of Archenland and Ischar Tarkaan of Calormen", said Gale, "I need for you to accompany us to the Lone Islands. You will represent the Island of Galma."
"We are investigating a dragon that has been terrorizing the islands there", said Lord Alvin.
"I've heard of that", said Amari, "Do you suppose the dragon is from the North? Could Jadis have something to do with it?"
"You mean the powerful sorceress of the North", said King Gale, "The Tree of Protection still strives, and she cannot come down to Narnia. But we fear she is growing stronger."
"We do not know if whether she sent the dragon or not", said Lord Alvin, "It's possible, I suppose."
"It could be a demon in form of a dragon", said Ischar Tarkaan, "That's what Calormenes fear, at least."
"Once we meet with the Lord Callaher of Terenbithia and Filister, the Duke of the Seven Isles", said King Gale, "And arrived at the Lone Islands, we'll hold council concerning the dragon."
They stayed a day or two there at the Island of Galma. Then, they sailed on to the Island of Terenbithia, to meet with the Lord Callaher.
***
Island of Terenbithia
They arrived at the Island of Terenbithia, and were greeted by a man named Lord Callaher. He asked them to stay at his place for a day or two.
"Your majesty, you say you'd like me to accompany you to the Lone Islands, concerning a dragon", said Lord Callaher.
"Yes, that's right", said Gale, "We're not certain of what this dragon might be."
""Is it a demon? Was it once a man turned into a dragon for his beastly behavior?"
"That I do not know. That's what we're going to find out. And you are going to represent the Island of Terenbithia.
They stayed at the Island of Terenbithia for about two days and they had one more stop to make before they head for the Lone Islands.
***
The Seven Isles
They arrived at the Seven Isles and were greeted by a man named Filister, the Duke of the Seven Isles. He invited them to stay for about two days before they headed for the Lone Islands.
"So I hear of this dragon that has been terrorizing the Lone Islands", said Lord Filister.
"Yes", said King Gale, "We are to investigate it. And you, of course, will be representing the Seven Isles."
"Oh, your majesty", said Amari, "I've also heard of your engagement to a young woman named Carlotta, the noblewoman from here, the Seven Isles."
"I guess word got out fast then."
"By means, congratulations", said Filister.
"Thank you. And of course, you're all invited to the wedding that will take place once I get back to Narnia."
"How soon will it be?", asked Callaher.
"That we don't know. That will depend on how long we are at the Lone Islands, if we can make it out alive."
"You don't mean that.." asked Ischar Tarkaan.
"Oh, I suppose nothing will happen to any of us."
They stayed two nights at the Seven Isles then sailed on to the Lone Islands. It was going to be the adventure of a lifetime. They were to find out what the dragon could be and why it would be terrorizing the Lone Islands.