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A MERLIN
VOCABULARY
GUIDE
G for
GALATOR
A pendant of great value. "It seemed to shine with its own
light, not just the moon's. For the first time I noticed that the
crystal in its center was not merely flat green, as it appeared from a
distance. Leaning closer, I discovered violets and blues flowing like
rivulets beneath its surface, while glints of red pulsed with a thousand
tiny hearts. It looked almost like a living eye.
"Galator. The word sprung suddenly into my mind. It
is called Galator."
(p. 26)
When Emrys decides to
leave Branwen and the Church of Saint Peter, Branwen gives him the Galator.
" 'And take this, from the woman who would have you call her Mother''
Slowly, she reached into her robe and pulled out her precious pendant.
"Despite my limited vision, I could see the flash of glowing green.
....She removed the pendant and squeezed its jeweled center one last time
before placing the leather cord around my neck.
"Its power is great. If it cannot keep you safe, that is only
because nothing outside of Heaven can." (p. 79)
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