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"The Tale of Sir Palidor"
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Very Nice! Well done Sir John, this looks like something that will end up as an awesome film! Keep up the good work! ;D
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Thanks.....I think you'll like the plot and the dialogue. I'll be posting that later...but its a screenplay in progress, so it may change...especially if other members have good ideas to add.
Sir John
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sweet
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THEME SONG:
Have Sword, will travel
Reads the card of the man
A knight with little amour in a savage land
His swift Sword for service heeds the calling shore
A knight-errant is the man called Sir Palidor
Sir Palidor, Sir Palidor where do you roam
Sir Palidor, Sir Palidor far, far from home
He travels on to wherever he must
A chess knight of silver is his badge of trust
There are campfire legends that the barbarians roar
Of the man with the Sword, of the man called Palidor
Sir Palidor, Sir Palidor where do you roam
Sir Palidor, Sir Palidor far, far from home
Far from home
Far from home)
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That song sounds very vaguely familiar
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That song sounds very vaguely familiar
I was just thinking the same thing. :) An homage to "Have Gun, Will Travel" it sounds like. The character's name was Paladin, after all. :)
Ballad of Paladin Have Gun Will Travel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgvxu8QY01s#)
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Very nice theme song! :)
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That song sounds very vaguely familiar
I was just thinking the same thing. :) An homage to "Have Gun, Will Travel" it sounds like. The character's name was Paladin, after all. :)
Ballad of Paladin Have Gun Will Travel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgvxu8QY01s#)
I've never seen that show, but I bet I heard it in the background somewhere when dad was watching it ... he loves the older B&W shows
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I think I mentioned that I'm basing Sir Palidor on Paladin...even stealing some of his famous quotes. Palidin had a hidden derringer...and since Sor Palidor will be Scottish...even up till the end of WWI, they always kept two hidden daggers (started in medieval time) one in the boot and the other under the arm.I found the whole 250? episodes of "Have Gun, Will Travel" real cheap and am watching them a little at a time. I always liked him as a kid...and I like his episodes even more now...so much philosophy and high morals. They should put it on again for the younger people to watch. It would teach them some good things.
Sir John
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I think I mentioned that I'm basing Sir Palidor on Paladin...even stealing some of his famous quotes. Palidin had a hidden derringer...and since Sor Palidor will be Scottish...even up till the end of WWI, they alwways kept two hodden daggers (started in medieval time) one in the boot and the other under the arm.I found the whole 250? episodes real cheap and am watching them a little at a time. I always liked him as a kid...like his episodes even more now...so much philosophy and high motals. They should put it on again for the younger people to watch. It would teach them some good things.
Nice! ;D
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In my last post I forgot to include a photo of the outfit of Sir Palidor. I bought a Scottish claymore sword as you can see. And look close...under the arm and in the boot for those two daggers. I forget the Scottish names for them. I try to research everything I do to make things as close to realism as possible.
Sir John
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That Kit and Heraldry is pure Awesomeness! :D
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Thanks...I have others for the other characters....and Sir Palidor, like Paladin, dress more fancy at home...so I have a scottish kilt outfit for when he is at the Carlton Hotel.
Sir John
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sgian-dubh is the name for the small daggers, dirk is the large dagger
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I think I mentioned that I'm basing Sir Palidor on Paladin
I did see this and got mixed up, thinking you meant our own Paladin (Sir William).
sgian-dubh is the name for the small daggers, dirk is the large dagger
Yep, sgian-dubh is the small tapered dagger, specifically scottish.
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The scots had a celtic name for the dirk...similar to the first one you mentioned. It meant under the arm, or something like that.
Sir John
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as far as i know it's always been a dirk. i'll do some digging.
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"Highland dirk", Scottish Gaelic: Biodag. but that is 1700s. dirks go back as far as 1600s so not very medieval.
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I have the two names at work, but don't think I have them here at home. I found online...the one under the arm pit is called: "sgian-achlais" and the other is called: "sgian-dubh"
Sir John
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ok ya i see what you got there. cool. it's not long like a dirk. its like a kitchen knife size. while a dirk can have a 10-14 inch blade. :)
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yea...not that big.
Sir John
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I finished the outfits for all the characters, so I thought I'd post them here with an explaination of each.
1. Sir Palidor at the Carelton Hotel. (Paladin always dressed fancy at the hotel; so will Sir Palidor.)
2. Like Paladin, he will be reading a paper (haven't taken a pic yet) and playing chess. I got the Harry Potter chess set and re did it for crusader knights. (By the way...initially there was NO queen...the piece was commander of thye army or the Noble's advisor. The King initially was the Emperor, then was changed to a general. Most of today's pieces have changed a lot since chess was first invented in India)
3. At the Carelton I have the Squire Godfrey Chaucer as the servant there. The main outfit is of the Carelton, but Chaucer's coa are on his belt buckle.
4. Now we skip to Roxburgh...First here is the "Ogre" (you'll notice he has two swords which will hang over his back, plus a large hunting knife.)....continued on the next post.....
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Next we come to the two knights of Roxburgh...one is bad and one us good...I have chosen names and soas to reflect this.
1. Sir Iestyn – Pronounced: Justin (The good knight) his name in Welsh means: Fair & Just (His coat of arms are of a dog...faithful and alert)
2. Sir Fachnan - (the bad knight) his name in Gaelic means: Hostile & Malicious (His coat of arms are of a snake...sneaky...victious...ready to bute and kill)
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Excellent Kits and Heraldry! Well done Sir John, cannot wait to see those Kits come alive.
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I have a few more props to post....the calling card of Sir Palidor, the coa of the Carelton Hotel and that "newspaper" I made. (continued on the next post.)
Sir John
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The "Newspaper"...I still can't remember the term they used for it. It was hand written and drawn on parchment (thined animal skin)
Sir John
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Impressive Sir John! Keep up the good work!
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I had a little extra time, so I thought I'd post some of the screenplay I've written. I may change it when I do a revision, or if anyone has suggestions. This is only the first part of the screenplay, I'll post the rest vlater.
ACT 1:
SCENE 1: Map of Roxburgh
SCENE 2: Shot of outside of Roxburgh Manor at night
SCENE 3: Inside Roxburgh Manor, Sir Iestyn at the table. Sir Fachnan enters and speaks:
Sir Fachnan: Another sheep has been killed.
Sir Iestyn: I guess we better have a look.
The knights get up and leave.
CUT
ACT 2:
SCENE 1: Map of Sunlaws Cave
SCENE 2: (Two knights with lantern on a trail)
Sir Fachnan: There, you can see the drag marks.
(The two knights follow the path and come upon a dead sheep. As they walk up to it, the Ogre jumps out and draws his swords…the two knights draw their swords and a fight ensues…the ogre throws a hunting knife at one, pinning his Surcoat to a tree. Then he disarms the other knight. When the first knight gets loose, he also is disarmed and the two knights leave.)
NOTE: “Ride of the Valkyries” during the fight
FADE OUT…FADE IN
ACT 3:
SCENE 1: Map of Scotland with super imposed words:
1369....Edinburgh, Scotland
SCENE 2: Shot of outside of the Carleton Hotel
SCENE 3: Inside the Hotel, Sir Palidor at a table in his Kilt, etc., drinking ale, reading the Carlton Chronicle and chess board on the table. (Scottish music playing)
Squire Geoffrey enters with a message and says:
Squire Geoffrey: This just arrived for you by Courier, Sir Palidor.
Sir Palidor: Thank you Squire Geoffrey…
(Sir Palidor gives the Squire a coin.)
…. By the way, it’s your turn.
(Points at chessboard)
Squire Geoffrey makes a move and says: Check Mate.
Sir Palidor (looking at Squire): I cannot for the life of me figure out how you manage to always beat me!
Squire Geoffrey: Just luck I guess Sir Palidor.
Sir Palidor (looking at paper): It says here that war has broken out again between England and France. I guess you’ll be leaving soon.
Squire Geoffrey: Yes within a week I’ll be joining the forces of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster.
Sir Palidor: Well, here’s a little extra…buy some strong armor and come back safely.
(Sir Palidor gives the Squire a few more coins)
Squire Geoffrey: Thank you…you are too generous.
Sir Palidor: Now let’s see what this message says…
Palidor opens and reads the letter out loud: “Sir Palidor, There has been a hideous Ogre that has been killing our sheep and terrorizing the people of Roxburgh. We wish to hire you to destroy it before someone in the town is killed. We have tried, but with no luck. Sir Iestyn of Roxburgh.”
Squire Geoffrey: Will you be leaving now?
Sir Palidor: No…it’s getting dark. It can wait until morning.”
The Squire leaves and Palidor continues to drink and read his paper.
FADE OUT---FADE IN
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Interesting Sir John.
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ACT 4:
SCENE 1: Exterior of Roxburgh Manor, super imposed: “The Next Morning”
SCENE 2: Inside the Manor House… The two knights sitting at the table
(Sir Palidor knocks and enters the room.)
Sir Fachnan: Now who might you be?
Sir Palidor: You sent for me…I’m Sir Palidor from Edinburgh…
(Sir Palidor hands him his card…CU of card in hand)
Sir Fachnan: How was your trip here? Would you like something to drink?
Sir Palidor: Did you have me come here to pass the time of day or talk business?
Sir Fachnan: Well, fine. Direct and to the point. You're the kind of man I like.
Sir Palidor: I can't say the same… You say you have a problem with a so-called Ogre?
Sir Fachnan: The Ogre is real; it’s no idle story!
Sir Palidor: Let's hear the suspicions. I will look after the proofs.
Sir Iestyn: We’ve had this problem for quite some time…some kind of creature is killing our sheep…we may be next!
Sir Palidor: Sometimes human places create inhuman monsters.
Sir Fachnan: We didn’t create it…go see for yourself.
Sir Palidor: Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden. Now where can I find this Ogre?
Sir Fachnan: Come with me and I’ll show you the path…just follow it and the Ogre will find you!
Sir Iestyn: You want several of us to come with you?
Sir Palidor: Local aid is always worthless or else biased.
Sir Palidor and Sir Fachnan leave
FADE OUT – FADE IN
ACT 5:
SCENE 1: LS of Sunlaws Ridge.
SCENE 2: In the woods, the two knights on a trail.
Sir Fachnan: The trail starts here…before too long, you’ll find it. I hope you’re as good with a sword as you say you are…that Ogre has defeated all our knights that have tried to kill it.
Sir Palidor: An Ogre that’s good with a sword? Doesn’t that seem strange to you?
Sir Fachnan: You’ll see there are a lot of strange things going on around here. And make sure you kill it…for the good of the town!
Sir Palidor: Heaven help us what men do in the name of good.
Sir Fachnan leaves, Sir Palidor continues on the trail
FADE OUT…FADE IN
SCENE 3: Another section of the trail. The Ogre jumps out and draws his swords.
Sir Palidor: Now hold it right there! I’m NOT a threat to you…see, my sword is NOT drawn. Can you speak?
Ogre: Yes…what do you want?
Sir Palidor: All I want to do is talk to you.
Ogre: It better not be a trick…I’m quite good with these swords.
Sir Palidor: its no trick…all I want to do is talk…my name’s Palidor, what’s yours?
Ogre: My name is Sir Iestyn of Roxburgh.
Sir Palidor: I just came from there, there’s a knight with the same name.
Ogre: That’s my son.
Sir Palidor: Does he know that you’re here…who you are?
Ogre: No…we never had the chance to talk. I’m sure that he thought I was dead of the plaque. A few years ago I took a group of knights to attack the English at Durham, but the plague met us there and most of my men died...I was one of the few that didn’t. A family took me in and nursed me until I was well enough to travel… But you see what the plague has done to me...When I reached Roxburgh, they thought I was some kind of monster or Ogre and wouldn’t let me near and they tried to kill me...I took refuge in this cave and with the lack of wild game; I had to kill their sheep to stay alive.
Sir Palidor: You can’t really blame them; you do have to admit that you do have the appearance of an Ogre!
Ogre: I realize that…there’s one more thing that you should know…after I moved into this cave I discovered a secret wall...behind it I found a treasure, no doubt part of what the Knights Templar hid.
Sir Palidor: I think it’s time that we all got together and have a talk… there is a universal solvent that dissolves all riddles. its name is truth.
Ogre: I’ll agree, but only if noone brings their swords!
Sir Palidor: Agreed.
(Sir Palidor leaves)
FADE OUT…FADE IN
ACT 6:
Scene 1: Inside Roxburgh Manor House, the two knights sitting at the table, Sir Palidor enters.
Sir Fachnan: You’re alive! Did you kill the Ogre?
Sir Palidor: Is that your answer to everything? To kill? No…we talked.
Sir Fachnan: Talked?! You were supposed to kill it!
Sir Palidor: Well, it seems that things are not as you say they are. These are much deeper waters than I had thought.
Sir Fachnan: You’re wrong Palidor! We had an agreement.
Sir Palidor: Well, I'm living up to my part of it.
Sir Fachnan: You've done nothing but throw the whole darn thing right back into my lap.
Sir Palidor: A man can be hired to do anything in this world for another man but make a decision for him!...I wonder why you’re so strong on having him killed. Has he killed anyone?
Sir Fachnan: Not yet…but no doubt he will!
Sir Palidor: Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity, nothing exceeds the criticisms made of the habits of the poor by the well housed, well warmed, and well fed.
(Sir Palidor looks at Sir Iestyn)
Sir Palidor: And what about you…Do you want him killed too?
Sir Iestyn: Well…I’ll be satisfied if you could just get it to leave us alone.
Sir Palidor: Have you both heard the stories of the Knights Templar in this area?
Sir Fachnan: What’s that got to do with our problem?
Sir Palidor: Just answer the question.
Sir Iestyn: I heard that they were given asylum here in Scotland after being condemned by the Pope.
Sir Palidor: Is that all you’ve heard about them?
Sir Iestyn: There are rumors of a treasure that they brought with them. They were said to have hidden it in this area.
Sir Fachnan: That’s all just a story…there’s NO treasure!
Sir Palidor: It’s no rumor, it’s a fact. And you have no idea where?
Sir Fachnan: Just what are you getting at, Palidor?
Sir Palidor: What about the cave above Sawlaws Mill, where the “so called ogre” lives?
Sir Fachnan: If there really is a treasure, which I doubt…I guess it’s possible.
Sir Palidor: You guess??? I think you know more than you’re saying!
Sir Fachnan: Are you calling me a liar? We can settle this with a dual if you wish!
Sir Palidor: That won’t be necessary, I’m sure we’ll find the answer in due time.
Sir Palidor (to Sir Iestyn): And what have you heard about the Black Plague?
Sir Iestyn: That was a few years ago.
Sir Palidor: And what happened then?
Sir Iestyn: It hit England very hard…and an army was formed here in Scotland to take advantage and drive away the English once and for all.
Sir Palidor: Was there anyone you know that was in that army?
Sir Iestyn: My father led a group of knights from Roxburgh, but they were all killed by the plague.
Sir Palidor: And you know for a fact that anyone who gets the plague dies?
Sir Iestyn: I’m not a doctor, but that’s what I heard.
Sir Palidor: Well you heard wrong… the mortality rate for infected victims is only 72%. That means 23% survived. And a small number, about 0.2% of people are naturally resistant to the plague due to unusual protein structures. But for those who have lived, they paid a high price…the price is deformity...It seems that your father was one of those who didn’t die.
Sir Iestyn: You mean he’s still alive? Where is he?
Sir Palidor: He lives in a place you call Sunlaws Cave.
Sir Fachnan: Don’t listen to him, he’s only trying to confuse us. That Ogre is NOT your father!
Sir Palidor: You should let Sir Iestyn decide that for himself!
Your “so called Ogre” has agreed to meet with you on one condition…that we all leave our swords behind.
Sir Fachnan: That’s madness! It will kill us all! Why should we go?
Sir Palidor: Because it is my desire. Is that not enough? Are you afraid?
Sir Fachnan: No…I’m not afraid
Sir Palidor: Then it’s agreed, we’ll all go up to meet him and talk, and you can decide for yourselves what is truth and what is not! In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.
Sir Fachnan: Very well, but I don’t like the idea of leaving our swords behind!
FADE OUT…FADE IN
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ACT 7:
Scene 1: (The two knights and Palidor arrive at the Ogre’s cave…Sir Fachnan draws a knife and lunges at the Ogre, but Sir Palidor draws his knife and throws it, killing Sir Fachnan)
Sir Palidor: I was afraid he might try to kill you…he knows about the treasure and wanted it for himself. You do occasionally find a carrion crow among the eagles.
Sir Iestyn: You mean there really is a treasure hidden in the cave?
Sir Palidor: Yes, it’s true, but he won’t have to worry about that any more. Now it’s time to clear things up with you and your father.
(Sir Iestyn looks at the Ogre)
Sir Iestyn: How do I know that he’s really my father?
Ogre: Ask me anything about your life…
Sir Iestyn: What did my father give me before he left?
Ogre: His grandfather’s knight templar medal.
(Sir Iestlyn pulls out the medal from around his neck.)
Sir Iestyn: Where did my coat of Arms come from?
Ogre: You chose it yourself…after a faithfull dog you had when you were A child.
Sir Iestyn: One more question… Tell me about my birthmark.
Ogre: You never were born with a birthmark, but when you became a Knight, you had a tattoo of a thistle Put on the back of your neck.
(Palidor pulls Iestyn’s surcoat down in the back to reveal the tattoo)-Note: I do have temporary tattos of the thistle that I had made up.
Sir Palidor: He’s right…it’s there
Ogre: Are you satisfied now?
Sir Iestyn: Yes…very.Welcome home father. I’m so sorry for everything…how you’ve been treated these past couple years.
(Sir Iestyn embraces his father)
Ogre: Please don’t worry about it….I would have acted the same way…it’s good to finally be back home!
Sir Palidor: I think you’re forgetting something…
Ogre: Yes…Sir Fachtina was right… part of the Templar’s treasure was hidden far back in this cave…I give it to the town to help rebuild all the destruction that has been done during these border wars.
Sir Iestyn: I don’t know what to say…or how to make things up to you…
Ogre: Your love and me being home is enough.
Sir Palidor: I think my work here is done! I will be leaving now.
Ogre: One moment…before you go…for your trouble…from the Templars treasure.
(The Ogre pulls out a small bag and hands it to Sir Palidor)
Sir Palidor: I thank you for your generosity....it shall be put to good use as Endinburgh is also in need of repair from these wars.
Sir Iestyn: Thanks for everything… you are a true knight! Have a safe journey home.
(Shot as Sir Palidor leaves and walks into the distance)
(Ending theme music)- Note: I do have the theme music without words...anyone can sing? I need to add my own words to the ballad.
(Final credits):
Sir Palidor…………..
Sir Iestyn……………
Sir Fachnan………….
Squire Godfrey…….
The “Ogre”………..
Now if there were more interested in a part, but has little time...the chess match could be against another scottishman. (I will use my McNicol theme for that.) Plus in the first swordfight, I would have liked to have 3 knights fighting the Ogre, but the 3rd could be only a bit part.
The Carelton and Roxburgh Mansion inside shots can be done at my house. I'm working on props for them right now. I do have a yard, but not sure it would be appropriate for the movie since it IS a backyard...although since my wife died, I've sort of let it go and it really looks like wild woods.
Anyway, this is only the first draft of the screenplay...I'm awaiting comments and suggestions.
Sir John
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Well Done Sir John! Very well done. I like the screen play and the flow of the story line.
I think this is something of an awesome project.
May I ask are going to do more projects like this? I will message you an idea of mine for a movie.
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Gotta get this one made first. And that depends on who can spare the time. It's a lot of work making a movie...pre production and post production...besides the actual filming...glad you like the screeplay. It's just the first draft. Interested in playing a part?
Sir John
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IN honesty I don't think I will be able to/ University Duties and Travel issues would be the problem. My reason for asking is because I like your idea and I will sometime PM you on a film project idea of mine.