Dion Fortune (deononfortuna) wrote in lightning_war, @ 2008-07-24 11:18:00 |
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Urgent owl from Dion Fortune to her coven, dated 14 September 1942...
Heavily warded and ciphered and bearing her seal:
My friends:
I hope this missive finds you all well and safe. Once again the darkness hangs close over Cornwall, and also in the North; tonight is not a cross-quarter night, but it is still a night of danger. As Michaelmas draws near, the darkness grows stronger.
Remember that the sword Excalibur, defender of these Isles, rests in Avalon, where the Lady guards it until it is needed. On Lammas Eve we helped her young son draw the sword from the stone. Visualise Excalibur held firmly in her son’s hand, ready to strike what is coming our way. Imagine the waters of Avalon rising against the enemy, and the wall of briars holding fast. We are the waters and we are the briars; and we lend our strength to them both so that they may defend and protect Britannia as we protect them. Do not strike impulsively. This work must be done with precise control. The Lady of Avalon does not go out to war, but she will end it if it comes to her. When she deems we must strike, you will know it.
Whatever you may think of the woman to whom it is given to carry her burden and crown, remember this: she rose as the Lady of Avalon from the body and blood of the king who died on the stones and was sacrificed for the sovereignty of Britannia. She is not in her daily life Vivian, nor do I say that her son is Arthur reborn. They are fallible, as we are—but they carry the holy blood, and the work of that blood is theirs to be done.
Remember also the Great Raven who sleeps in the North, for tonight he may wake, and if he wakes he will demand his due. It will be better if he is not needed yet.
The work, as always, may be long and difficult, but I know that you will see this through.
Dion Fortune