This is a true story about a Calontir knight who fought in Mooneschadowe's XXIInd Guardian Tournament. To repay the honor he did me in wearing my favor, I wrote the following ballad. The tune is based around an open fourth interval, which to my ears sounds like the beginning of a tale of adventure and chivalry. (Lyrics & Tune by Rhiannon Redwulf. 2002)

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Sir Siridean Seeks the Sword Eclipse

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Sir Siridean seeks the sword Eclipse
But three things must he find;
A lady’s favor, a knight’s bold strength,
And a heart’s true oath in kind.

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He traveled far from Calontir
Noble friends with him arose.
His bright helm pieced from fallen foes’
Shone gold at Mooneschadowe.

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But no man’s hand can claim Eclipse
That holds no lady’s token.
A silver ring Rhiannon gave
Although they’d never spoken.

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Six bouts he fought with six stout foes;
They fell before his lance.
Then came two Ansteorran knights
To fight him both at once.

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He quickly knocked Sir Aesoph down
Then warded Alrek’s blow.
But while his stroke laid Alrek out
Struck Aesoph from below.

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When the sun was set and the moon was high
To the greenwood did they ride.
There he was judged strongest in arms
With the lady by his side.

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These words he swore with hand on hilt
As sweet as any bard.
A year and a day to stand with the Shire
Fair Mooneschadowe to guard.

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