Beddgelert - Beddgelert is a village in the Snowdonia area of Carnarfonshire. It is named after the legendary hound Gelert who is buried outside the town. Beddgelert has a large bridge crossing the River Colwyn just upstream of its merging with the River Glaslyn. It is also has the nearby Glaslyn gorge, an area of tumultuous river running between steep wooded hills. Beddgelert has a range of inns, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Mt. Moel Hebog directly overlooks the village. The primary industry in the village is the mine. The village has a school called the Nanmor University that trains stroytellers and musicians of all types and is reputed to be the best in the Kingdoms. The village is home to various poets, musicians, stoprytellers, and other artists.
Grave of Gelert - Outside the town at the base of the Snowdon lies a huge and elaborate Cairn. It is said to be the resting place of Gelert, the loyal and faithful hound of King Llewellyn who was killed by the King when he returned home to find the dog bloodied and his son missing and mistakenly believed that the dog had killed the boy. In truth the dog had killed a fierce wolf to protect the boy who had hidden and fallen asleep unde a bunch of blankets after the attack. It is said that the King never smiled again after he felled his faithful hound.
