Guinevere (LL)

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==Queen Guinevere==
After risking his own life to save Laodegan from a band of Irish besiegers, Arthur was rewarded with the hand of Laodegan's beautiful daughter, Guinevere. Unfortunately, although she respected and admired the young king, Guinevere was not truly in love with him. Nevertheless, she was obligated as a dutiful daughter to do as her father wished and marry the king.
: Bard 7
: Str 12
: Int 13
: AC 8
: HP 42
: #AT 1	
: Dex 16
: Wis 8
: MR nil
: AL cg
: Dmg 1d4 (dagger)	
: Con 16
: Cha 19
: MV 12
: THAC0 17
Spells: 1) charm person, friends, protection from evil; 2) detect evil, ESP; 3) non-detection.
Despite Guinevere's lack of feeling for Arthur, the royal couple had a happy and harmonious life for a time, for the king was a kind and just man. However, their happiness came to an end when Launcelot of the Lake rode into court and asked for admittance to the Round Table.
Merlin had foretold of the coming of a young, sturdy knight who was invincible in combat. Both Arthur and Guinevere immediately recognized Launcelot as this man, and welcomed him with open arms. Unfortunately, Guinevere and the handsome knight also fell hopelessly in love with each other. For many years, the pair managed to keep their love virtuous and chaste, ennobling themselves and strengthening the Round Table through their sacrifice. But as Guinevere picnicked with her ladies-in-waiting one day, the cruel Sir Meleagans kidnapped her and carried her off to his castle. Of course, Launcelot soon came to her defense and, after facing many dangerous trials, rescued her. In the passion of the moment, they consummated their love.
After returning to court, Guinevere tried to restore their love to its previous courtly form. But, having known bliss in Launcelot's arms once, she will not be able to resist temptation indefinitely. It is this weakness that ultimately led to the downfall of the Round Table.
To new acquaintances, Guinevere often seems rather aloof and haughty. As the Queen, she is accustomed to dealing with power-hungry, manipulative nobles, and tends to hold strangers at arm's length until confident of their true motivations. Once she knows somebody well, however, she has a warm and generous personality.
When she finds it necessary, Guinevere can make herself irresistibly enchanting by using a combination of her bardic magic, natural charm, and unparalleled beauty.