The Original Romantasy: The Medieval Romance of Erec & Enide

Romantasy has been all the rage of late, but its roots go further back than a TikTok trend. Join us this week as we dive into Eric and Enide, a medieval fantasy romance adventure perfect for those who love the genre, or who just want a new idea for their story or TTRPG campaign. Welcome to our summer series!

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Citations & References:

• Read Eric & Enide for yourself here
• Eastin, Schuyler E. (Dis)Arming the Middle Ages: Chivalric Materiality in Medieval Romance. 2017. University of California, Riverside, Ph.D. dissertation.
• Ffoulkes, Charles John. The Armourer and His Craft from the XIth to the XVIth Century. Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1912.
• Wright, Monica L. Weaving Narrative: Clothing in Twelfth-Century French Romance. Pennsylvania State UP, 2009.