Meet A Rebel Chieftain

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Exclusive Interview with Rhodri ap Owain, Welsh rebel chieftain from ConqueringPassion.

Date: 1075

Place: The fortress of Cadair Berwyn, Wales

Henry Cavill (Tudors, The Immortals, Superman) is definitely the actor I would choose to play Rhodri.

The Normans are cursing you as a murdering troublemaker. What do you say to that?

I have spent my life making trouble for the Normans. They invaded my country and treat us like dogs. Many are starving while they live like kings.

So in retaliation you’ve kidnapped the wife of a prominent Norman nobleman, as well as her children?

We need the coin their ransom will bring us. Mabelle de Montbryce and her children will not be harmed if her husband pays what we demand.

But you’ve also captured two of her servants?

Yes, her maidservant and her healer, Rhonwen Dda. They were with her when we captured her.

Rhonwen sounds like a Welsh name. Why not let her go if she’s not a Norman?

I cannot. She is a mystical healer whom I’ve come to admire.

Was it you gave Rhonwen the amber beads she wears?

Yes. My mother crafted them.

Amber beads

But you’re betrothed to the woman called Morwenna, aren’t you?

I prefer not to speak about Morwenna...there are problems.

With the shifty Norman soldier I see lurking around with her?

You have the right of it.

Some would say kidnapping a pregnant woman is cowardly.

I did not know Mabelle de Montbryce was expecting a child when we took her.

Now that winter has set in, isn’t there a danger the child may be born here in Wales?

Again, you have the right of it.

It seems your simple plan to kidnap and ransom this woman has become more complicated?

Statue of Arianrhod, Goddess of the Moon and Fertility

I am a Celt, a believer in destiny and I’ve had a dream wherein the goddess Arianrhod revealed the future to me. All will work out in the end.

Definitely the right build for Rhodri!

Celebrity Warriors Visit Remote Welsh Village

Date: Early 12th century   Place: Llanfarran, Wales

We’re honoured to have those well-known patriot warriors, twins Rhun and Rhydderch, sons of the Prince of Powwydd, visiting our little village here in Wales. Tell us about the accident that brought you here.

Rhun: Our brother Rhys and our brother-by-marriage Baudoin de Montbryce tumbled into a deep crevice. We’ve spent most of the day hauling them out.

Rhydderch: It’s thanks to Rhun’s brute strength that we were able to get Rhys out.

Rhun: But it was your idea of the conveyance we used to pull Baudoin up that saved his life.

Were they injured?

Rhydderch: Yes, Rhys has a badly broken leg and ribs, and a sprained ankle. Baudoin is still lying in a stupor.

Baudoin isn’t a Welsh name. It sounds Norman. You’ve spent your lives fighting Normans.

Rhun: We tire of explaining that our sister Carys is married to the Earl of Ellesmere.

Rhydderch: My brother and I never understood why our father, Rhodri, allowed the marriage, though Rhys was in favour. Something he calls strategic alliances.

You must be worried about their injuries?

Rhun: Of course, but it turns out you have a capable bonesetter here. We expected a man, but found an enticing young woman.

Rhydderch: And Glain is the embodiment of her name—a jewel.

Sounds like you’re enamoured of her, Rhydderch.

Rhun: Hah! My brother falls in love easily.

Rhydderch: As if you aren’t in love with her too. I saw the way you looked at her.

Rhun: It’s true I am attracted to Glain, but she’s not for you, Rhydderch.

Rhydderch: What makes you say that?

Rhun: She’s more suited to me.

Rhydderch: I disagree.

Nobles, it wasn’t my intention to start an argument.

Rhun: We never argue. We’re twins.

Rhydderch: We’re always in agreement.

Rhun: We’ve shared everything since we were babes.

But are you willing to share this woman?

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