Pengyl the Ballyad

Pengyl the Ballyad, a.k.a. Pengyl the Traveller, or Pengyl Pargyle, was a mysterious traveler who appeared in history during the age of the Great Camleric King, Calgarin. Much of Pengyl's history is unknown or shrouded in mystery and conflicting stories. Most of what is taught about the man comes from the great play, Calgarin, The Hero of Camleron, which makes reference to Pengyl and his major accomplishments.

Names

Pengyl goes by a variety of names depending on region, time period, and author. Pengyl originally became known as "The Ballyad" as a reference to his unknown history. In Eurik, a 'ballyad' (from Camler 'balesat') is one who is strange and mysterious. People out of the Eurik and Camleric Kingdoms often referred to the man as Pengyl the Traveller because of his travelling that led him to Calgarin. Finally, a third group calls him by his deity name, Pengyl Pargyle. This group believes that the Pengyl the Ballyad who died was reborn as the minor god of strategy, Pargyle. Thus, they dubbed his living body: Pengyl Pargyle.

Pengyl the Ballyad

We first see Pengyl appearing in history before the Battle of Camasrus and Serkas. Poets reference Calgarin's many nightmares leading up to the battle where the King supposedly dreamt of Pengyl.