The Battle of Saint Clair

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The Leprechaun of Novgorod is a example of the trickery of the ages. Several legends belonging to different periods are connected with him. These are The Legend of the Battle of the Saint Clair, The Jesters court, and the legend of the Raven.
We shall examine the first two; which are the most interesting in terms of the accomplishments by the men of ninefifteen.

Gopal Bhar was a legendary court jester in medieval Bengal. Bengal is a geographical and ethno-linguistic region in South Asia. It lies in the eastern region of the Indian subcontinent, at the apex of the Bay of Bengal, and is dominated by the fertile Bengal delta. In the southern part of the delta lies the Sundarbans the world's largest mangrove forest and home of the Bengal tiger.

The Legend of the Battle of the Saint Clair, goes back in time. St. Clare was born in Assisi, the eldest daughter of Favorino Scifi, Count of Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana. Saint Clairs monastery , San Damiano emerged as the most important house in the order, and Clare became its undisputed leader. By 1263, just ten years after Clare's death, the order had become known as the Order of Saint Clare. Frederick II was one of the most powerful Holy Roman Emperors of the Middle Ages and head of the House of Hohenstaufen. His political and cultural ambitions, based in Sicily and stretching through Italy to Germany, and even to Jerusalem, were enormous; however, his enemies, especially the popes, prevailed, and his dynasty collapsed soon after his death.. When, in 1234, the army of Frederick II was devastating the valley of Spoleto, the soldiers, preparatory to an assault upon Assisi, scaled the walls of San Damiano by night, spreading terror among the community.

In one of these Legend’s, Gopal Bhar visits the Queen unbeknownst by the King and his guards. A peasant, servant see’s him and asks him for his name, to which Gopal replies, "Your father knows me; my name is Machi (Housefly)." The peasant inquires from inside the castle again, to which Gopal replies that houseflies eat sweets daily so he should not worry. Gopal eats all the sweets and then leaves the castle. The peasant in fear for his own life never tells a soul what he had seen. As time passes the peasant gains strength and is encouraged to rise up and free him self and his family from the King’s tyranny.

Clare, calmly rising from her sick bed, and taking the ciborium from the little chapel adjoining her cell, proceeded to face the invaders at an open window against which they had already placed a ladder. It is related that, as she raised the Blessed Sacrament on high, the soldiers who were about to enter the monastery fell backward as if dazzled, and the others who were ready to follow them took flight. When, some time later, a larger force returned to storm Assisi, headed by the General Vitale di Aversa who had not been present at the first attack, Clare, gathering her daughters about her, knelt with them in earnest prayer that the town might be spared Presently a furious storm arose, scattering the tents of the soldiers in every direction, and causing such a panic that they again took refuge in flight.

The anvil - symbol of honor

An anvil is a basic tool, a block with a hard surface on which another object is struck. The block is as massive as it is practical, because the higher the inertia of the anvil, the more efficiently it causes the energy of the striking tool to be transferred to the work piece. In most cases the anvil is used as a forging tool. Because anvils are very ancient tools and were at one time very commonplace, they have acquired symbolic meaning beyond their use as utilitarian objects. Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen is notable in using the anvil as pitched percussion. The vast majority of extant works use the anvil as un pitched. However tuned anvils are available as musical instruments, albeit unusual. The symbol of the anvil borne on a shield or coat of arms indicates that the first bearer was a smith. It is rarely found as a charge on a shield. Saint Adrian (also known as Hadrian) or Adrian of Nicomedia was a Herculean Guard of the Roman Emperor Galerius Maximian. He was martyred by having his limbs pulled apart while his body was stretched over an anvil.


The Raven / Raven Wisdom Includes:

Magic - Healing - Protection - Self-Knowledge

death and rebirth - ability to find light in darkness

Ravens are found in many countries around the globe, from islands in the northern Arctic to deserts of North Africa, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coasts of North America, in England, Mexico, Turkey, and many other locations. They can survive in many different climates, but most prefer wooded areas, especially along the coast and in the mountains. Ravens probably first breed at 3 or 4 years of age and mate for life. Their life span in the wild is unknown, but one captive bird reportedly died of old age at 29, so it's believed they live much longer in their natural habitat.

The Leprechaun

A leprechaun is a type of fairy in Irish folklore, usually taking the form of an old man, clad in a red or green coat, who enjoys partaking in mischief. Like other fairy creatures, leprechauns have been linked to the Tuatha Dé Danann of Irish mythology. The Leprechauns spend all their time busily making shoes, and store away all their coins in a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If ever captured by a human, the Leprechaun has the magical power to grant three wishes in exchange for their release. Popular depiction shows the Leprechaun as being no taller than a small child, with a beard and hat, although they may originally have been perceived as the tallest of the mound-dwellers. The earliest known reference to the leprechaun appears in the medieval tale known as the Echtra Fergus mac Léti (Adventure of Fergus son of Léti). The text contains an episode in which Fergus mac Léti, King of Ulster, falls asleep on the beach and wakes to find himself being dragged into the sea by three lúchorpáin. He captures his abductors, who grant him three wishes in exchange for release.

Black Knight

When most people hear the words “medieval knight,” they think of a tall, strong, handsome man—a knight in shining armor riding a large white horse. They imagine the knight bravely wielding his sword or lance in defense of a damsel in distress, or courageously charging forth to glory and honor on the field of battle. Or perhaps they think of a crusading knight, armor glimmering in the sun and banners waving as he rides for the mighty castles and fortresses of the east. Whatever their perception of knights, it no doubt includes chivalry, integrity and honor, the romance of quests and excitement of adventure. Knights have their origins in Charlemagne’s (9th century) Frankish heavy cavalry. They were spear-bearing mounted warriors drawn from society’s elite. They were quite successful because they charged enemies in close formation, broke their ranks, and finished survivors with swords. The transformation of these warriors into medieval knights would occur as the social and political climate of Europe began to change drastically in the 11 nth century.



Incantation

An incantation or enchantment is a charm or spell created using words. An incantation may take place during a ritual, either a hymn or prayer, and may invoke or praise a deity. In magic, occultism, and witchcraft it is used with the intention of casting a spell on an object or a person and may employ the use of paramecia. The term derives from Latin "incantare" (tr.), meaning "to chant (a magical spell) upon," from in- "into, upon" and cantare "to sing". In medieval literature, folklore, fairy tales and modern fantasy fiction, enchantments (from the Old French "enchantment") are charms or spells. The term was loaned into English since around AD 1300. The corresponding native English term being "galore" "song, spell". It has led to the terms "enchanter" and "enchantress", for those who use enchantments. Incantations are like spells, but they can be cast by characters who are not spell casters. This variant enables characters who know the correct ritual gestures and phrases for an incantation to achieve powerful magic effects.This variant gives a measure of magical power to non spell casters, but the incantations themselves are usually too specific in effect to increase a character’s power in the general sense. Because many incantations require academic skills such as Knowledge, the characters best equipped to cast them are often spell casters anyway.