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Throughout [[Bretonnia]] there are hundreds of ponds and lakes where, local legends have it, the [[Lady of the Lake]] has appeared to the faithful. While the sheer number of these stories suggests that most of these legends are little more than wives' tales and peasant rumour, it has been reliably established that some of these '''Sacred Lakes''' have indeed been graced with her presence. These lakes are often the destination of pilgrims and [[Knights Errant]] who seek the [[Blessing of the Lady|Lady's Blessing]], and strange, magical occurrences have been known to occur in areas proximate to these lakes.{{Fn|1}} |
Throughout [[Bretonnia]] there are hundreds of ponds and lakes where, local legends have it, the [[Lady of the Lake]] has appeared to the faithful. While the sheer number of these stories suggests that most of these legends are little more than wives' tales and peasant rumour, it has been reliably established that some of these '''Sacred Lakes''' have indeed been graced with her presence. These lakes are often the destination of pilgrims and [[Knights Errant]] who seek the [[Blessing of the Lady|Lady's Blessing]], and strange, magical occurrences have been known to occur in areas proximate to these lakes.{{Fn|1}} |
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+ | Sacred Lakes hold vast and ancient mystical powers that can affect nearby battles. Thick fog can rise from their waters, blinding enemy forces whilst Bretonnia's defenders stand unaffected, or they may part their waters, allowing noble knights to pass through safely. The mystical waters of these lakes can even heal those who have been wounded in battle.{{Fn|1}} |
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Revision as of 21:43, 13 February 2018
Throughout Bretonnia there are hundreds of ponds and lakes where, local legends have it, the Lady of the Lake has appeared to the faithful. While the sheer number of these stories suggests that most of these legends are little more than wives' tales and peasant rumour, it has been reliably established that some of these Sacred Lakes have indeed been graced with her presence. These lakes are often the destination of pilgrims and Knights Errant who seek the Lady's Blessing, and strange, magical occurrences have been known to occur in areas proximate to these lakes.[1]
Sacred Lakes hold vast and ancient mystical powers that can affect nearby battles. Thick fog can rise from their waters, blinding enemy forces whilst Bretonnia's defenders stand unaffected, or they may part their waters, allowing noble knights to pass through safely. The mystical waters of these lakes can even heal those who have been wounded in battle.[1]
The Lake
The lake where Gilles and his companions met the Lady of the Lake would be the most sacred site in the whole of Bretonnia, if only people knew where it was. The legend is clear that it is near the western end of the Forest of Chalons, and knights have scoured that area repeatedly over the last millennium and a half, without success. Most people believe the Lady hides the lake from those who are not worthy, and anyone allowed to find the lake would have a destiny on par with that of Gilles himself.
The few people who think that the failure to find the lake proves that the legend is just that, either keep their thoughts to themselves or leave Bretonnia.