#llydaw

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Snowdonia: a shot showing the Milky Way arching over Llyn Llydaw.

Photograph: Luke Gage

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[weirdestbooks]

The Fire Pokémon Club (Wattpad | Ao3)

“Does she even have the power to call a meeting? I mean, she’s only a state.�� Celtic League asked her father as they walked towards the meeting room that they and two others had been called into by Hawaiʻi. 

“But she is a former country, Yr Undeb Geltaidd, just like Llydaw and Cernyw, and they can call meetings.”

“Yeah, but only for organizations they are a part of.” Celtic League protested 

“Sometimes I forget how young you are, and then you say things like that,” Wales commented, causing their daughter to give them a fondly exasperated look.

“Do I want to know what they did?” She asked.

“No. No, you do not.” Wales responded, “Besides, you are an organization made up of former colonies, intending to preserve our cultures and languages, which almost died out. You, of all people, should be more sympathetic to Hawaii. Her native peoples have suffered similar plights to my own and the other Celtics.” 

“So I’ve heard…” Celtic League muttered.

“Oh, come on, my beloved nizez. You know that Iwerzhon just has a lot of friends.” Brittany, another country invited, said as she practically skipped to join the duo.

“And kids,” Wales muttered. 

“And kids, and besides, he’s a storyteller at heart. Of course, he is constantly talking about them.” Brittany added. Celtic League huffed. 

“I know, I know. I don’t need a lecture,” she said as she approached the room's door, nearly shoving it open. Wales and Brittany exchanged looks with a small smile before they followed her in. 

Inside the room, they saw two other nations, the American State and Former Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, the person who invited them there, and the Republic of Malta, who waved as they entered, looking relieved to see them. 

“Hello, Wales,” Malta said, as he was the only one in the group she was familiar with.

“Heya Malta. How are you?” Wales responded with the friendliest smile he could muster.

“I’m confused as to why I’m here, if I’m being honest,” Malta said, turning to Hawaiʻi.

“I would also like an explanation, Hawaii,” Celtic League said. Hawaiʻi smiled as she spread out her arms. 

“I have invited you all here for a very special reason—”

“Murdering my brother?” Celtic League asked, causing her father to shoot her a glare as she brought up information he and England had been trying to bury for a long time. Hawaiʻi shook her head.

“Unfortunately, no, I’ve been banned from causing international diplomatic incidents for the next three years after that trouble in Paris,” Hawaiʻi said with a dramatic sign.

“Oh, come on, that was funny,” Wales said with a laugh as he remembered exactly what Hawaiʻi was talking about.

“And you can’t say Bro-C'hall didn’t deserve it,” Brittany added.

“Oh, I agree there. Unfortunately, America can’t let me get away with things like that, and his government was very insistent he punish me because apparently ‘international diplomatic incidents are bad’ or whatever,” Hawaiʻi said, making air quotes as she explained.

“So what was the punishment?” Brittany asked, her voice playful.

“He said some of the tourists from the mainland were punishment enough and then passed out for twelve hours,” Hawaiʻi said, prompting a startled laugh out of Wales.

“Is that normal for him?” Malta asked, still looking uncomfortable.

“Yep. He’s a workaholic insomniac sometimes.” Hawaiʻi said before clapping her hands together, “Anyways, let’s get back on track. So, the reason why I’ve invited you all here is because it’s come to my attention, via Massachusetts bitching to me at three am, that we all have the ability to create fire.” 

“I see where this is going, and I’m excited,” Celtic League said with a wide grin. 

“Yr Undeb Geltaidd, shouldn’t you be the one advocating against arson most?” Wales asked his daughter. Celtic League snorted and waved her hand dismissively.

“You’ve let me spend too much time with Moereb Breizh. I’ve been corrupted, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it,” she said, causing Brittany to give Wales a triumphant grin.

“I wasn’t advocating arson—”

“Who are you, and what have you done with Hawaii?” Wales asked, earning him the middle finger from said state.

“But I was going to propose, like, a club for us with fire abilities so we can just fuck around with them. We are all fireproof, right?” Hawaiʻi asked, looking around the small group of nations.

“I’m not.” Malta said, “The horse features canceled it out.”

“Malta, you can hold the fire extinguisher then,” Brittany said, walking over to the fire extinguisher in the wall.

“Don’t steal that,” Wales said halfheartedly.

“Don’t tell me what to do, Kembre.” She snapped back but backed away from the fire extinguisher anyway.

“Where would we do this anyway? Because all of us together seems like a massive fire hazard.” Malta cut in.

“Fire hazards are fun.” Wales said blankly, causing his daughter to smack his head, “Ow!”

“No!” She snapped, “I’m not dealing with that bullshit from you today.”

“It was one time!” Wales protested, rubbing at his head.

“You burnt down my fucking house!” Celtic League said, throwing her hands in the air.

“I didn’t know you had a gas fireplace like a heathen!”

“Rydych chi wedi marw i mi.” (You’re dead to me,) Celtic League said, causing Wales to gasp and clutch at their chest like an overdramatic Victorian maiden.

“Dy dad dy hun?” (Your own father?)

“Fe wnaethoch chi losgi fy nhŷ i lawr!” (You burned down my house!) Celtic League yelled.

“Not that this isn’t exciting or whatever, but can you save your little familial spat for later?” Brittany asked.

“You’re literally my aunt,” Celtic League said, turning to Britanny, which caused Hawaiʻi to laugh.

“What?” Brittany asked, looking towards Hawaiʻi, who just waved her hand dismissively.

“Don’t worry about it. You just remind me of my family.” Hawaiʻi explained. 

“I can’t tell if that’s a compliment or an insult,” Britanny commented. Hawaiʻi shrugged.

“Neither can I. Anyways, are you guys down for it? I…I miss being able to interact with people outside of my families.” Hawaiʻi.

“Sounds fun. And maybe I’ll get yelled at less for setting things on fire.” Wales said, causing his daughter to give him an exasperated look.

“I’m only looking because someone has to supervise all of you.” Celtic League commented. 

“I thought we decided that Malta’s job was to do that. Also, you are a literal child,” Brittany said. 

“And yet I’m more mature.”

“That’s because you haven’t been relentlessly traumatized yet. Give it time.”

“Fuck you.”

“You know what, maybe burning down your house wasn’t an accident.”

“TAD I WILL FUCKING KILL YOU!”

[mxdam]

if you've been with me a long time on this wild and wacky journey with marg, you know two things i've had a hard time with are 1) nailing down a location for her story and 2) nailing down a time period for her story. the 2015 cinderella takes place in a very cgi land and seems to not be france, since ella's dad teaches her some french, but it also definitely isn't england since there's no overt british monarchy, etc. in terms of time period, things are nebulous. all that's fine; i wish it were more stylistically coherent, but it's a fairy tale. that said, for me as an rper who is trying to tell an internally consistent story, it's a struggle.

i've decided i'm just going to invent a country. for that reason i am pretending that there is a small country across the english channel, between brittany and normandy, called llydaw. (this is actually the welsh name for brittany, but i've decided that given the cultural commonalities all the breton regions are likely to share and the slippages in territorial bounds that would have occurred over time... it's fine. it can be llydaw.) i think that the geography of the area, which is hilly to mountainous, lots of cliffs, lots of water, corresponds really nicely to the cgi land we glimpse in the movie. the history of roman occupation in the area also helps with certain architectural elements.

one thing about the movie is that although it can't really be set in england, i find that the movie pulls a lot of images from historical british culture. specifically i think that the balcony ella and kit wave to the crowds from after their wedding/coronation is meant to evoke buckingham palace; i also think that there are other moments in the movie that are deliberately evocative of regency and victorian english tropes (the dressing scene w/ ella and lady tremaine, the "black umbrellas" deleted scene, etc). something else a friend from way back once pointed out is the accents in the movie; english accents are usually used to signify old-timiness in american movies, but cate blanchett evidently made a deliberate choice to use an accent that wasn't actually as upper-crust, or even pretend upper-crust, as it could have been, using the accent to hint at the character's background. that suggests that the elements of "englishness" in the story had utility and meaning, rather than just being used for convenience.

for these reason, setting the story near normandy, with its history with great britain, makes sense to me. historically, i am imagining that llydaw was a part of the norman and subsequently english holdings across the channel and that it held on very stubbornly as a military and then a cultural outpost even after france captured norman lands. its royal family maintains strong relations with the british royal family and it considers itself culturally closer to great britain than to france. typically in modern aus, i set margarethe's story in whatever place makes sense when writing with my partner (usually the UK or US), but if we were ever to write in a modern llydaw, i imagine it as an independent and very wealthy microstate not unlike monaco.

[jasminewalkerauthor]

Deep dives into folklore: Arthurian legends pt 2

The Arthurian legends have captivated imaginations for centuries, weaving a tapestry of chivalry, romance, and heroic quests. While King Arthur himself remains a figure shrouded in myth and mystery, many of the stories associated with him are said to have their roots in the rugged landscapes of Wales. In the second part of this deep dive, we'll embark on a journey to explore modern-day locations in Wales that are believed to be the basis for some of the most enduring tales of King Arthur and his knights.

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall and Dinas Emrys, Gwynedd

Our exploration begins with Tintagel Castle in Cornwall and Dinas Emrys in Gwynedd, both of which are associated with Arthurian legends. Tintagel Castle, perched dramatically on the Cornish coast, is believed by some to be the birthplace of King Arthur. While this claim remains unverified, the castle's dramatic setting and historical significance make it a must-visit for Arthurian enthusiasts. (or at least those with the patience to walk up and down a lot of stairs, trust me, ive been there)

In contrast, Dinas Emrys, a hill fort in Snowdonia, is connected to Arthurian lore through the legend of the red and white dragons. According to the legend, the future King Vortigern sought to build a fortress at Dinas Emrys, but his efforts were thwarted by the discovery of two battling dragons—one white and one red. A young Merlin, believed to have been a wizard and advisor to King Arthur, interpreted this as a prophecy of the conflict between the Britons (represented by the red dragon) and the Saxons (represented by the white dragon).

Caerleon, Newport

Caerleon, a picturesque town near Newport, is often identified with the ancient city of Camelot. In Arthurian legends, Camelot was the legendary court of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. While there is no concrete historical evidence linking Caerleon to Camelot, the town's Roman ruins, including an impressive amphitheater and fortress, add to its mystique. Visitors can explore the remains of Isca Augusta and imagine the grandeur of Arthur's court.

Arthur's Stone, Gower Peninsula

On the stunning Gower Peninsula in South Wales, you'll find Arthur's Stone, a Neolithic burial chamber also known as Maen Ceti. Legend has it that this massive stone was thrown onto the peninsula by King Arthur himself. While this may be a whimsical embellishment, the site's ancient history and striking location overlooking the landscape make it a captivating place to visit.

Llyn Llydaw, Snowdonia

Llyn Llydaw, a serene glacial lake nestled beneath the towering peaks of Snowdonia, is associated with the Lady of the Lake—a character often featured in Arthurian legends. According to the tales, it was here that the Lady of the Lake gave King Arthur the legendary sword Excalibur. While this might be more legend than history, the lake's tranquil beauty and the surrounding wilderness offer a sense of the mystical that resonates with Arthurian themes.

Glastonbury Tor, Somerset

Although not in Wales, Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, England, is closely connected to Arthurian legends and deserves a mention. The Tor is said to be the location of the mythical Avalon, where King Arthur's body was laid to rest after his death. Many believe that the Tor's enigmatic terraces and the nearby Chalice Well Gardens are steeped in the Arthurian legacy, making it a significant pilgrimage site for enthusiasts of the legends.

Conclusion

The modern-day locations in Wales, along with some neighboring areas, offer a rich tapestry of settings and landmarks that have become deeply ingrained in the Arthurian legends. While the historical accuracy of these associations may remain elusive, the charm of these places is undeniable. Whether you're a fervent Arthurian scholar or a casual admirer of legends, exploring these sites provides a tangible connection to the enduring stories of King Arthur and his knights, enriching our understanding of this captivating chapter in Welsh and British folklore.

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 Dawn Reflections' - Llyn Llydaw - Snowdonia

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Ar Log - Llydaw

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Llyn Llydaw, Snowdonia Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[flight-of-fantasy]

@morallygreyginger​​ Hello!! Yes, I am!! I’ve been working on it for about 7 years now... which is insane to think about, but I’m really happy with it. It’s not posted yet as I want it done and ready before I do that to avoid long gaps (I’m very slow). But I’ve been doing years of research and I’m making a wiki to host all my historical research as it pertains to Merlin specifically, as well as made several historically-accurate and geographically-accurate Merlin maps that I’ll be sharing! For example, the White Mountains are a real range in Wales called Snowdonia! You can see Mount Snowdon, the highest peak, when Merlin buries Freya. The lake below it is a real lake too, called Llyn Llydaw, and thought to be the real Lake of Avalon. The spot at the end of the show is a different spot, at Glastonbury, another spot thought to be the lake--you can see that there are no white mountains there. Stuff like that! I’ll link you when it’s ready! In the meantime, I’ve been sharing my research on the Merlin Library Discord server if you’re interested!

me watching Merlin: why are there so many historical inaccuracies in this TV show about a wizard that can talk to dragons

[bethanruth]

Cylchdaith Llydewig

Dros fryniau a thrwy afon. . .i lawr i Aberplym â ni!

Sychu dillad ar y trên . . .

Tŷ Tom a Riwannon yn Gwerleskin.

Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg - Lleuwen

Fy nghelf ‘etcho’

Uhelgoat (Uchel Goed) ar ôl GBB.

Loguny Plougris, tŷ Tad Keuz

Medal i bobl a oedd yn cael llawer o blant gan wladwriaeth Ffrainc!

Marchnad Plouared

Konk-Kerne i Kemper

Bodio hi i Douarnenez

Fuon ni’n ceufadu ac yn nofio a bwyta moules yma!

Cysgu yng nghanolfan gelfyddydau Brest.

[gwagedd]

Locronan

Pentref bach hudolus, cyniweiriol a chwbl ddiollwng. Yn ei gyfnodau tawel yn ystod misoedd y gaeaf nid oes iddo boblogaeth o lawer mwy nag wythgant er bod dwbl drebal na hynny yn heidio iddo yn yr haf. Daw Loc- o’r Lladin Locus; yn ôl pob tebyg am ‘fan cysegredig’; yn yr achos hwn, man cysegredig Ronan, y sant o Wyddel o’r seithfed ganrif y gorffwys ei weddillion yn Eglwys Le Pénity gerllaw.

Bu’r pentref yn enwog am gynhyrchu lliain hwyliau; heddiw, mae’n fwy adnabyddus am ei ŵyl mabsant, y Grande Troménie a’r orymdaith hir a gynhelir yno’n selog bob chwe blynedd. Lluestwyd y noson honno yng ngwesty Le Prieuré, er nad cyfleusterau moel a hunanymwadol yr asgetig oedd yn ein hanes yn y priordy hwnnw eithr moethusrwydd cymharol y gwesty serenog.

[hastamamocatdoneanythingwrong]

the lakes Dozmary Pool and The Loe in Cornwall, the lakes Llyn Llydaw and Llyn Ogwen in Snowdonia, River Brue's area of Pomparles Bridge in Somerset, and the lake Loch Arthur in Scotland.*

So based on a cursory Google search the proposed locations for Lake Lady's Lake are in Cornwall, Snowdonia, Somerset, and Loch Arthur in Scotland.

Based on that last one (because I said so) Morgan as Vivianne/Nimue would have a Scottish accent. So by extension Lancelot has a Scottish Accent.

*copied from lady of the Lake wikipedia page

But what y’all don’t realize about accurate Fate Character Accents is that if it happened, that would mean Lancelot has a French accent.

[yoga-logic]

France2019 hols > day one - met a new friend at the gite, then relaxing around Pontivy and Carhaix-Plouguer #france #brittany #blavet #llydaw 🇫🇷 (at Pontivy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2J0cLHpjp3/?igshid=t9rxxn38vv