Keeping Tryst: A Tale of King Arthur's Time

The narrative follows a young orphan page who, inspired by a wandering minstrel, vows to answer a mysterious royal summons that selects a ring of faithful followers. Guided by a refrain urging constant tryst-keeping, he keeps vigil and receives an uncanny call that launches a prolonged series of trials shaped by enchantment and circumstance. The tale unfolds episodically as tests of duty, patience, and steadfastness confront him, emphasizing inner resolve and moral fidelity over battlefield prowess. The minstrel and the supernatural selection frame a reflective quest about loyalty, self-discipline, and the personal cost of abiding commitment.