Question

In a poem, this person retired to the woods of King Rhydderch (“RUH-therck”) where he lived in a house with seventy windows. This person was trapped under a large stone, a tree, or in an invisible tower by Viviane. (10[1])This person (10[1])revealed that Vortigern’s tower couldn’t be built because a red and a white dragon were battling below it. (10[1])A story by Geoffrey of Monmouth (10[1])explains that this person (-5[1])moved Stonehenge to honor the older brother (10[1])of Uther Pendragon. T.H. White fictionalized the idea that this person lives time backwards and is continually growing younger. This mentor of Morgan le Fey sealed the Sword in the Stone. For 10 points, name this magical advisor to King Arthur. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Merlin [or Myrddin] (The poem in the first line is the Vita Merlini.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Matthew RittenbergArizona State AUW Sloth3710
James O'ReillyArizona State BAlberta3910
Luke StroleUW PrideUBC B5710
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUW Lust6310
Jacob BieriBoise StateUW Gluttony67-5
Tai BelkeUBC AUW Wrath7410
Beck FalettiUW GluttonyBoise State11610

Summary

2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY989%0%33%67.00
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY8100%0%13%85.00
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY6100%0%17%64.33
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY11100%0%9%83.27
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%33%89.89
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%0%78.20
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY8100%0%25%66.50