Ermesinde : $b Historische Erzählung aus dem 12. und 13. Jahrhundert

In the spring of 1087 the story opens beside the shimmering waters of the Alzette, where the towering castle of the Counts of Luxembourg stands watch over a bustling courtyard. A newborn princess, christened Ermesinde by the solemn abbot Everwinus, is welcomed with music, trumpets and the warm applause of nobles and servants alike. The joyous ceremony quickly gives way to plans for a grand hunt, a time‑honored tradition that will gather the region’s leading families for a day of riding, feasting and camaraderie.

The hunt is set for the forested heights of Bardenburg, a place steeped in legend where an ancient spring once drew pagan bards and later became a holy shrine. As preparations unfold, the narrative paints a vivid picture of medieval life—fortified walls, whispered superstitions, and the delicate balance between old customs and the dawning Christian order. Listeners are drawn into a world where every rustle in the woods hints at both danger and destiny, setting the stage for the young Ermesinde’s future within a landscape of power and piety.