Renault of the Styx
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Renault used to be one of Charlemagne's most beloved paladins. Yet, when he is fished out of the Styx, he is disgraced, clothed in rags, and barefoot. How can a man who used to be universally admired fall so low?
A retelling of the popular tale "The Four Sons of Aymon, or Renault of Montauban."
Part of the same serie as Irkalla's Ascent from the Underworld, though it is not necessary to read that one to understand.
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Renault of Montauban, much like Astolpho from Irkalla's Ascent from the Underworld, was present in Orlando furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (though, more notably, he originates from Quatre Fils Aymon). This work is a loose sequel to Irkalla's Ascent, and is told in a similar style - I'd highly recommend reading Irkalla's Ascent first for context on Astolpho of Kur, then return to Renault. The formatting of third person framing around first person discussion that works for Irkalla's Ascent works just as well for Renault. Much more poetic prose is used here, which befits the allusions. Wonderful descriptions are used for the manticore-like transformation Maugris undergoes, which brings to mind the latter portion of Lion In Human Hide. Really a love story to the dynamics between these characters. Bradamante, as written by Verse, is (as always) a complete delight. A phenomenal continuation that absolutely demands that you read both.