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  The Gilded Chain: A Tale of the King's Blades-- book review
Durendal has taken the name of one of history's most honored Blades, but he finds himself, through circumstance, bonded to a hopeless fop of a noble who has wicked things in his heart.
But his destiny may not be completely tied to this idiot, and Durendal finds he has to navigate his life's path through treachery, adventure, and a horrible responsibility of possibly betraying the king that he had so longed to serve.
The final revelation of what is going on is horrifying and Duncan vividly described how torn Durendal is between his loyalty to the king and his certainty that he must stop the king from actions that are not the actions of the man Durendal has known all these years.
www.curledup.com /ddgilded.htm   (1020 words)

  
 David Baldwin's Nolomar Rising - A Hârn Campaign
Durendal estimated the wall was 12’ high and probably a yard thick, the gate itself spanned eight feet and was probably nine feet high to the top of the arch.
Durendal, perhaps you think that you were the only one of your men to awaken early and hide silver where she would find it, soon after you left.
Durendal noted that both the chaplain and the Menoran were at the high table, but the chaplain didn’t stick around; the Menoran did.
nolomar.nineshadoweyes.com /065.shtml   (13925 words)

  
 Ancient Clan Forums - A story (yet to be named)
Durendal feels the beginnings of anger spread forth from him.
Durendal felt sick by his friend’s lack of empathy, but he knew what was going to happen.
Durendal tried to get up, but found he was chained.
forums.ancientclan.com /printthread.php?t=772   (980 words)

  
 Crescent Blues Book Views | Dave Duncan: The Gilded Chain
Unfortunately for Durendal the ritual is so binding that the Blade must do all in his power to protect and defend the fop, even when the fop plots treason.
He tells the tale of Durendal, who becomes one of the "King's Blades," men sworn to serve their king (or the person he designates) with a sword thrust through the heart.
Duncan's prose in The Gilded Chain is economical, as sharp as one of his own "Blades." [Duncan's] keen eye for character, his subtle dealing with certain moral quandaries of being a Blade, and his picaresque snap-shots of foreign lands, court treachery, and action which leaves the reader breathless are enough to make me a fan.
www.crescentblues.com /2_4issue/duncan.shtml   (478 words)

  
 Durendal Fencing Club, Madison, WI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Durendal will be closed on Thursday, April 12, because of a Neighborhood House function.
The Durendal Fencing Club is open to all members of the public.
For further information about the Durendal Fencing Club or fencing in general, contact Jessie Glaeser, club secretary and instructor, at 608-231-9215 or 608-764-2050.
www.geocities.com /~dvrendal   (270 words)

  
 the Gilded Chain Review - AtFantasy
The hero of the Gilded Chain is Durendal, one of the King's Blades.
The King's Blades are young men who have trained relentlessly for years at a place called Ironhall, and graduation means having a sword plunged into one's heart which then magically binds one to a ward.
Durendal is the name of a great Blade hero, and the book's hero is originally chided for taking such a name.
www.atfantasy.com /view/371   (838 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Gilded Chain:: A Tale of the King's Blades: Books: Dave Duncan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In comes the story of "The Gilded Chain" and Sir Durendal, one of the most promising Blade's to come out of Ironhall in years and one who has taken the name of Durendal as the first Durendal was an absolute hero in the Litany of Heroes at Ironhall.
This book takes you through the life of Sir Durendal, a King's blade, an elite group of magically enhanced swordsman, who through a perilous enchantment are bound to protect the king and those to whom he appoints the honor of having a blade of their own.
Durendal is an excellent hero and he quiclky became one of my favorite.
www.amazon.com /Gilded-Chain-Kings-Blades-Paperback/dp/0380791269   (2927 words)

  
 The Gilded Chain: : A Tale of the King's Blades (Tale of the King's Blades (Paperback)) | Dave...
In comes the story of "The Gilded Chain" and Sir Durendal, one of the most promising Blade's to come out of Ironhall in years and one who has taken the name of Durendal as the first Durendal was an absolute hero in the Litany of Heroes at Ironhall.
But Durendal, ever honorable, does his duty as best he can, and finds that fate has ordained for his life to be far from ordinary, quite honorable, and one that will turn him into a legend at Ironhall.
Durendal leads a life of adventure and success, but for all that you don't really feel that you know him that well by the end of the story.
www.this-is-great.com /info/falfrbesjb   (1763 words)

  
 Reviews of Fantasy Novels -- *Writers Write -- The IWJ*
Durendal is eagerly anticipating his bonding, when his hopes are dashed.
Nevertheless, Durendal determines to be the best King's Blade the land has ever seen, regardless of his ridiculous master.
Of course, Durendal is fated for much better things -- this is only the beginning of an incredible tale of adventure, fate, love, magic, betrayal and intrigue which will span Durendal's life.
www.writerswrite.com /journal/nov98/fansf.htm   (531 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on The Gilded Chain at Epinions.com
Durendal grows up to be the best Blade in at least a generation, proving again and again that he is unmatchable at swordplay.
A society of elite warriors is not exactly a novel idea, but rarely (if ever) have we been exposed to their inner-workings (or at least their inner-mental-workings), or been allowed to see so many facets of life in such a society.
Through Durendal we learn what it means to be a Blade, from new recruit, to newly bound, to aging legend.
www.epinions.com /content_92507246212   (933 words)

  
 Durendal – Music at Last.fm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Durendal is the creator of some free french MP3 saga.
Durendal isn’t yet available to play on Last.fm radio.
If you'd like to add some events for Durendal then you can do so on this page.
www.last.fm /music/Durendal   (999 words)

  
 Durendal Fencing Club Madison Wi
Durendal Fencing Club Madison Wi Durendal Fencing Club Madison Wi
Durendal Fencing Club, Madison, WI - Durendal Fencing Club.
The Durendal Fencing Club is open to all members of the general public.
buyfences.com /durendal-fencing-club-madison-wi.html   (735 words)

  
 Durendal Productions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Durendal Productions is a small video production group based south of Kansas City, Missouri.
Durendal Productions utilizes an entirely digital production stream from taping to editing to final product.
Durendal has several current projects, our demo reel and portfolio will be updated as time allows.
www.durendalproductions.net   (215 words)

  
 Durendal
As told in the Matter of France, Durendal or Durandal (Italian: Durindana) is the sword of Charlemagne's paladin Roland (Orlando in Italian).
According to Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso it once belonged to Hector of Troy, and was given to Roland by Malagigi (Maugris).
In the poem, Count Roland attempts to destroy the sword to prevent it from being captured by the invading Saracens and creates La Brèche de Roland in the Pyrenees in the process.
www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2F%3Farticle%3DDurendal%26type%3Den   (254 words)

  
 Durendal - The youth of Christ Church - home
In an age when churches were no longer seen as institutions (as in the Puritanism movement) and seen more as services for the people at large, religion took on more appeal to the younger generations.
To unlock this door, we use the key of imagination.
A dimension not only of sight and of sound but of mind. It lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. At the signpost up ahead your next stop: the Durendal Zone.
www.forministry.com /CANSACOFCCCCCC   (190 words)

  
 The Gilded Chain: : A Tale of the King's Blades   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Bound to a conniving, sniveling courtier and apparently doomed to a boring--or worse, compromising--existence, Durendal must find a way to fulfill both his potential and his duty.
As unwanted and rebellious boys, they find refuge in Ironhall....Years later they emerge as the finest swordsmen in the realm-- A magical ritual of a sword through the heart binds each to his ward--if not the king himself, then to whomever else the monarch designates--with absolute loyalty.
And the greatest Blade of them all was--and is--Sir Durendal.But a lifelong dream of protcting his beloved liege from enemies, traitors, and monsters is dashed to bits when Durendal is bonded till death to an effete noble fop at his king's orders.
www.coolteenbooks.com /b/Blades/The_Gilded_Chain_A_Tale_of_the_King_s_Blades_0380791269.htm   (504 words)

  
 Junior Classics, The, V4 by Editor Patten, William eBook by BookRags
And Roland, when he found death coming on him, took his sword Durendal in one hand, and his horn in the other, and crawled away about a bowshot to a green hillock whereupon four diverse marble steps were built beneath the trees.
Then he took Durendal into his hands, and prayed that it might not fall into the power of his enemies.
O Durendal, though it grieves me sore, I had rather break thee than that pagan hands should wield thee against France.” Then he besought that God would now eke out his strength to break the sword; and lifting it in his hands he smote mightily upon the topmost marble step.
www.bookrags.com /ebooks/6323/129.html   (544 words)

  
 Diariovasco.com | EDICIÓN IMPRESA - Cristóbal Colón, en concierto
Ensemble Durendal pone música y textos al V Centenario del descubridor de América.
Para sus dos citas guipuzcoanas, Ensemble Durendal cuenta con una voz solista, la de la cantante Renata Fusco, y una nutrida formación instrumental, tal y como explica su director, Sergio Barcellona.
Desde su formación en 1998, Ensemble Durendal ha realizado siempre programas unidos a algún tipo de conmemoración o aniversario.
www.diariovasco.com /pg060809/prensa/noticias/Cultura/200608/09/DVA-CUL-153.html   (889 words)

  
 durendal - atomicfonts - durendal, from durendal fonts online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 Durendal Consulting - a sharp edge makes the difference
Durendal Consulting - a sharp edge makes the difference
Durendal Consulting posess several years of experience from international sales and sales management in industries where both business and customers are complex.
Read more about sales reluctance and how you, already when hiring staff or later, can use the SPQ®-test in order to secure high return from your sales team.
www.durendal.se /english/in_english.htm   (448 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
His right hand grasps firm hold of Durendal; His horn he carries with his left : these two The only friends that still remain of all That glorious company that rode with him To guard the pass for Charles at Roncevaux.
A third time Roland strikes and Durendal Escapes his hold and rises in the air ; Rebounding then, it falls at Roland's side.
Beneath a pine he lies and close beside He lays his ivory horn and Durendal; His face he turns t'wards Spain that Charles may know The fight brought no retreat save for the foe.
www.islas.org /mrsdoan/Roland9_11.txt   (2776 words)

  
 Roland Items List - English
The fact that the meaning of Durendal has not been deciphered, even though many of the swords borne by the other knights have distinct meanings.
That certain details such as the name(s) of the swordmith(s) who crafted Durendal and how some of the other swords came into the hands of their owners can be found in the prose work Karlamagnússaga (q.v.) and a dozen other chansons de geste.
Next to Durendal, that is the only sword worthy of thee." Roland laughs and says, "I will make do with this bit of stick," as he uproots a tree of oak.
www.home.ix.netcom.com /~kyamazak/myth/roland/roland-items-e.htm   (11131 words)

  
 About the Trainer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Mandy Makein started training dogs almost seven years ago with her dog Jack at Durendal Canine Training Studio in Plainville, CT under Donna Crowley.
Prior to opening Durendal Canine, Donna Crowley was the Director of Training at CT K-9 Professional Trainer School for five years.
After her apprenticeship, Mandy continued to work at Durendal where they taught approximately 100 dog/owner teams per week.
k9trainingcenterofct.com /Trainer.htm   (308 words)

  
 Rotten Tomatoes: The Vine: Durendal's movie reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The largest reason is probably for therapy after seeing some of the monstrous pieces of crap that Hollywood routinely pinches off in my face.
Durendal has not added any friends into his/her network.
It would be a better use of money to Kill Tarantino before he vomits on the screen again.
www.rottentomatoes.com /vine/journal_view.php?journalid=196749   (3446 words)

  
 The Gilded Chain:: A Tale of the King's Blades by Dave Duncan from HarperCollins Publishers
As unwanted and rebellious boys, they find refuge in Ironhall....Years later they emerge as the finest swordsmen in the realm -- A magical ritual of a sword through the heart binds each to his ward--if not the king himself, then to whomever else the monarch designates -- with absolute loyalty.
But a lifelong dream of protecting his beloved liege from enemies, traitors, and monsters is dashed to bits when Durendal is bonded till death to an effete noble fop at his king's orders.
But a lifelong dream of protcting his beloved liege from enemies, traitors, and monsters is dashed to bits when Durendal is bonded till death to an effete noble fop at his king's orders.
www.harpercollins.com /global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0380791269   (540 words)

  
 Triking Games Forums -> Deck of the Day: All the Damage you can deal.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Both of them will help Durendal hit as well (win ties or no defense).
Or you can even use Achilles to make sure you can still get to them to use Durendal with lowered speed.
Achilles' -1 on the side lines up with Durendal's +1 on the side for multiple attack in a turn when you have all of your speed available.
www.trikinggames.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=1768   (357 words)

  
 CONCIERTO-MUSICA-RENACIMIENTO-CARGO-'-ENSEMBLE-DURENDAL'
La formación 'Ensemble Durendal' actuará hoy domingo, 1 de diciembre, en el ciclo organizado por el Aula de Música de la Universidad de Cantabria con un programa formado por obras instrumentales del Renacimiento.
El Ensemble Durendal es una formación de música antigua cuyos intérpretes, algunos de ellos docentes en el Conservatorio Pablo Sarasate de Pamplona, se han especializado en el repertorio de los siglos XIII al XVIII, interpretado con instrumentos antiguos.
Sus miembros colaboran con prestigiosas formaciones nacionales y extranjeras, con las que han realizado grabaciones radiofónicas, televisivas y discográficas.
www.universia.es /html_estatico/portada/actualidad/noticia_actualidad/param/noticia/dhiag.html   (307 words)

  
 Durendal font. Fonts-online.com
Durendal font (Scriptorium library) is available in OpenType, TrueType and PostScript (Type 1) formats for PC and Mac.
You can buy and download the font online.
Durendal font family from Scriptorium, prices starting at $12.00.
www.fonts-online.com /fonts/Durendal-font/5678.html   (58 words)

  
 Harry/Draco: How Harry Potter Got His Groove Back by Durendal - Article from: HP Flavoured Crack.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Harry/Draco: How Harry Potter Got His Groove Back by Durendal - Article from: HP Flavoured Crack.
Deciding that this situation presents him with unlimited opportunities (until he is returned to his own universe, you see), he takes advantage in true Slytherin style.
Durendal writes a perfectly snarky Draco, one you secretly root for as he meanders throughout this wildly unsettling parallel dimension, trying to - but not really succeeding - get the better of Fake Potter.
media-cow.net /fan-fiction/cache/40273   (363 words)

  
 Durendal, l'épée de Roland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Durendal, comme tu es belle, et claire, et brillante !
Durendal, que lu es belle et sainte !
Ton pommeau d'or est plein de reliques : une dent de saint Pierre, du sang de saint Basile, et des cheveux de monseigneur saint Denis, et du vêtement de sainte Marie.
www.ac-versailles.fr /pedagogi/anti/armee/armgt304.htm   (319 words)

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