Keeping Tryst: A Tale of King Arthur's Time

Set in the bustling halls of King Arthur’s realm, a wandering minstrel roams from manor to manor, his harp and stories drawing every listener—from humble scullions to noble knights—into a spell of song. One winter Yule night, his music catches the attention of Ederyn, an orphaned page with bright eyes and a restless heart, who dares to ask the old bard whether a humble boy can ever earn a knight’s spurs. The minstrel’s reply hints at heroic deeds and distant crusades, yet suggests that honor might lie beyond the battlefield.

Intrigued, Ederyn spends the following year listening to the troubadour’s tales, dreaming of a chance to prove himself while the kingdom’s feasts and festivals continue around him. When the minstrel returns the next Yule, he whispers a secret he has heard at the royal court—a possibility that could change a page’s destiny. The story unfolds as Ederyn balances his longing for glory with the realities of service, offering listeners a vivid portrait of medieval camaraderie, hope, and the question of what truly makes a knight.