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Preliminary information: This is a poem based on the tragedies of Shakespeare. There are themes/characters incorporated from 7 different Shakespearean tragedies. The characters, however, also come from a familiar source (ie The PokeCommunity Forums), if you could tell by the title. This will be posted in parts and divided into acts/scenes as seen fit. Enjoy!
The Prologue
Set in a fair kingdom, vast and diverse
With one hand to rule them, and their hands held
To rule the others and to rule the land,
These six poignant tales, told over a span,
Not coinciding but for our purpose,
Entangle in each other very well.
Sadly, there is no hope for this kingdom,
And, as the name implies, the characters,
United yet divided, fierce yet weak,
Order their own tombs and put themselves in.
Suicide? Sometimes. Homicide? Sometimes.
Illness? Sometimes. The causes will vary.
But be assured, by and by, all will die.
Characters
Spoiler:
Kwesi Nkromah, future King of Vendak and aspiring emperor
Sir Ryber, Thain of Vendak Clairopatra, Empress of Mobial Kingdom Beachus, Clairopatra's love interest
King Luketh, King of Rayus
Sir Aegus, political opponent of Beachus and Thane of Andus
Lady Andiana Aegus, Aegus' wife Chevello, Gypsy Samona, Chevello's wife
Prince Spey, nephew of Kwesi Nkromah and Prince of Vendak Savielle, Spey's love interest Jeremiah, a friar
King Matteo, King of Vendak Palacius Stevaer, King of Andus Raymond, Thane of Rayus Chibet, Raymond's love interest Wabalt, Chibet's cousin Lucki, sorcerer Gone, sorcerer Niquita, sorcerer Ericate, Queen of the sorcerers
Side Notes
Spoiler:
1. Expect actual content (ie acts, scenes) to begin by November 8th.
2. Don't ask me to explain anything... yet. I want it to be a surprise. If you still don't get it when it's over then I can explain.
3. This is written in pseudo-iambic pentameter. There is pentameter but it is not written with iambs. Expect variety in structure as the story unfolds.
wow, the suspense has me at the edge of my seat...the drama has me dying to know whats next! don't get me started on the originality...absolutely riveting so far! i can't wait to see the story in progress
Ahh, good 'ol Shakespeare. Shakespeare made me start writing poetry, and I hope an adaptation of one of his works will not disappoint me. But seeing as it is right now, I'm betting it won't. Keep up! ^_~
Ahh, good 'ol Shakespeare. Shakespeare made me start writing poetry, and I hope an adaptation of one of his works will not disappoint me. But seeing as it is right now, I'm betting it won't. Keep up! ^_~
wow, the suspense has me at the edge of my seat...the drama has me dying to know whats next! don't get me started on the originality...absolutely riveting so far! i can't wait to see the story in progress
this line really tugged at my heartstrings. really, i'm crying at the thought.
A crowded plaza in Rayus. Enter Wabalt, Aegus, and Beachus.
Beachus
Do you flick your wrist at us sir?
Aegus
I do flick my wrist sir.
Beachus
Do you flick your wrist at us sir?
Aegus
No, sir, I do not flick my wrist at you
But I do flick my wrist sir.
Beachus
I am no jester sir.
Aegus
Nor so do you feign.
Wabalt
Then jest we not! For an eye for an eye
Leaves you eyeless for your ancestor's sins.
Jest we not! For jest I with Satan not!
Jest we not! Your days of sin are over,
Along with your malevolent nature.
Aegus, you shall die on this homely night!
Aegus
If I am to die, the turkey dies too!
They fight. Enter Palacius Stevaer.
Palacius Stevaer
Might I interject? This fight is nonsense.
I rather you prattle than carry on
With this indulgent foreplay of malice.
This is the tenth time this month this has been.
Aegus, your crimes will lead you to be banned,
Despite your leadership in this city.
Run home to your woman and kiss her now,
For the lady will have no recourse here.
Aegus
No recourse? Kingly wretch, learn the placement
He has given you. I hope you have prayed
Or you will spend much time walking about,
Dead, repentant, and hungry for a rest.
Taste the metal of your deadly phrases!
Beachus stabs Palacius Stevaer. Enter Lucki, Gone, and Niquita.
Lucki
Double, double ash and rubble.
Gone
Aegus raged and is in trouble.
Niquita
Thrice he faltered, thrice he shall die.
Gone
He knows not how but does know why.
Lucki
Order will be chaos henceforth.
Niquita
And chaos is order thenceforth.
Exeunt Lucki, Gone and Niquita.
Aegus
I flick my wrist sir! At you this time, too.
Exeunt Beachus and Aegus.
Side Notes / Recap:
Spoiler:
1. I liked being able to rhyme in couplets for a few lines. It was fun. What did you think?
2. I'm going to include somewhat of an obituary at the end of each scene where someone dies. Dead: Palacius Stevaer.
3. Anyone recognize the sources of the interpolation?
So far so good.
And I really love how the rhyming couplets work. Nice job.
I may have to reread it sometimes to get the idea of the story in my head, but that's just me.
