The Avalon Project: Avadaine

As I mentioned in my first Avalon Project blog post, my story takes place after the battle between Arthur and Mordred; the place that most of the legend stories end.  One of the questions that lingered in my mind after reading most of the legendary books was: Why didn’t Morgan (Morgaine in my books) have any more children?  And if she did, why do we not hear about them?

In my Avalon Project, Morgaine has three more children. Two sons, and a daughter. The two youngest children are from Niall, her hand-fasted partner. It is important to note that Morgaine was the only daughter of her generation. Her mother’s sister, Vivaine, had no biological children. The youngest sister, Morgause, had only boys. For Morgaine to not have had a daughter would have ended her family’s line. It would have been her duty to have at least one girl.

But don’t worry.  She did.

Avadaine is sixteen when the story begins. The only daughter of her generation, she is meant to be High Priestess of Avalon when her time comes. She is a gardener, connecting with the Goddess through the earth. She has made her bond with the Goddess, which allows her full access to the power she wields.

Or does it?

Avadaine has great love of her two brothers, Andred, who is older, and Nash, who is younger.  Her father, Niall, is a source of comfort and security. She has a best friend in Wendlyn, a trainee on the Isle. Wendlyn is her comic relief, her sounding board, and the only person who tells Avadaine like it really is.

As the great-niece of the High Priestess Vivaine, Avadaine struggles with perfection. She holds great significance, as far as the family is concerned, and she is always careful to do what is right. She does not argue with her elders. She takes on tasks given to her grace. She was raised to believe her duty is to the Isle, above all else.

But things are changing on the Isle. And Avadaine will be changing with them.

Below is a “vision” I used in the creation of Avadaine. Note: The picture was created in ArtBreeder.

Avadaine of Avalon

“I cannot give away a piece of my heart so easily. If it makes me selfish, so be it.”