Beowulf-- Grendel's Mother

  • Grendel's Mother Attacks
    364

    Grendel's Mother Attacks

    Herot has been freed from the reign of the demon Grendel. All those inside think it is safe to be inside. But now, another demon, filled with rage, wanting revenge for the murder of her only son.
  • Hrothgar Sends for Beowulf
    364

    Hrothgar Sends for Beowulf

    Call to Adventure
    Hrothgar, mourning over the death of one of his closest friends, sends a messenger to Beowulf to ask for his aid one more.
  • Period: 364 to 365

    Grendel's Mother

    The beast had been slayed. Herot was once again a place of joy and happiness. But all good things must come to an end. Grendel's Mother was furious with the cold-blooded murder of her son. She wanted revenge. She wanted blood.
  • The Black Lake
    365

    The Black Lake

    Abyss/Temptation
    Beowulf travels to the home of Grendel's Mother. The lake is as black as the night sky. It is so filled with evil that a deer would rather die of thirst on the bank than drink from it.
  • Giant Magical Sword
    365

    Giant Magical Sword

    Special Weapon
    A giant sword hung on the wall in the home of Grendel's Mother. It was hammered by giants, strong, heavy, and blessed with the magic of the giants. It was the best of all weapons, but it was so heavy that no commoner could lift it. But Beowulf is no common man.
  • Beowulf Returns to Herot
    365

    Beowulf Returns to Herot

    Return Home
    Beowulf returns to Herot, with the head of Grendel's Mother. The head had to be carried by four men via a spear jammed through the demon's head. Beowulf grabbed the head by the hair, and carried it into Herot.
  • Beowulf Meets With Hrothgar
    365

    Beowulf Meets With Hrothgar

    Crossing the Threshold
    Beowulf returns to Herot for the first time after killing Grendel. He meets a mourning Hrothgar, who explains when happened.
  • Beowulf Enters the Black Lake
    365

    Beowulf Enters the Black Lake

    Trials/Challenges
    Beowulf enters the pitch black lake. He sinks for what seems like hours. He is grabbed by Grendel's Mother, who tries desperately to rip Beowulf apart.
  • Beowulf Vs. Grendel's Mother
    365

    Beowulf Vs. Grendel's Mother

    Challenges/Trials
    Beowulf and Grendel's Mother fought fiercely. But neither could harm the other, as Beowulf's chain mail armor stopped Grendel's Mother's Claws, but his sword could not penetrate her skin.
  • Beowulf Kills Grendel's Mother
    365

    Beowulf Kills Grendel's Mother

    Transformation
    Beowulf raised the mighty sword above his head. He swung, hitting Grendel's Mother in the neck. Her head went rolling as her blood melted the sword like ice on a hot day.