PART ONE
THE DRUID
CHRONICLES
(Reformed)
a.k.a.
The Chronicles of the
Foundation
1996 Introduction
Originally published under the title of The Druid Chronicles (Re-
formed), abbreviated DC(R) and nicknamed The Chronicles, these
books contain the basic history and beliefs of the first year of the
original branch of the Reform founded at Carleton College from
which all the past, present and future Branches of the Reformed
Druidism spring. Thus the Chronicles are the about the only section
of A Reformed Druid Anthology that is accepted by every group.
The primary author, David Frangquist, has made no claim of divine
inspiration; nor has any other branch of the Reform. These five
books have no canonical status, but they’re chock full of interesting
and fun stuff. Don’t take it too seriously and try to see the message
that underlies all the outer-trappings, holidays and names.
For a more detailed discussion on the Chronicles see the End-
Notes, Printing History and Historiography at the end of end of this
Part One. Internal cross-referencing is indicated by raised numbers.
The existence of endnotes related to a verse is signaled by asterixes.
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The Early Chronicles
R Chapter the FIRST
1. The first of the chronicles of the disciples of the Earth-Mother,
and of the various and wondrous events which did occur to them
who gave themselves in service to the establishment of the re-
form, which branch* of the order was in Northfield, which is a
city in Minnesota, the south-east part thereof. Peace be unto those
whose hope lies in the comfort of the Earth-mother.
2.
In those days (when Nason was president at Carleton) a decree
went out from the Administration that all Sundays must be ac-
counted for.* So each went to their own place of worship in
order that their credit might be established on their record.
3.
And it came to pass that there were those among these people
who chose to pursue such forms of worship as were not at that
time in general acceptance. And one of thes