Hundreds of years ago, perhaps in the realms of mythology or perhaps not, in an England where magical swords and dragons and wizards and round tables existed, there was also then as there is now, an Otherworld. Many of them, actually, depending on where upon this wonderful world one lived.
In one kingdom, that Otherworld was called Annwyfn. The kingdom in question is Dyfed, which is now in Wales.
According to legend, Annwyfn was a part of Dyfed, although both places were ruled by different people. Arawn was one the kings of Annwyfn and Pwyll, the Prince of Dyfed.
Whilst out hunting, Pwyll became separated from the rest of his party and stumbled across a pack of white dogs feeding on a stag. He sends the dogs away, and allows his own dogs to feed on the stag.
As with legends, there is always a twist.
The white dogs belonged to Arawn, who was infuriated by Pwyll’s actions. As punishment, Pwyll agreed to change places with Arawn, for one whole year and a day. Arawn became Pwyll and ruled Dyfed, and Pwyll became Arawn and ruled Annwyfn.
Hafgan was the other king of Annwyfn, who wanted to rule the Otherworld by himself. At the end of the year, Hafgan and Pwyll (in the guise of Arawn) fought, with Hafgan defeated, making Arawn the overall ruler of Annwyfn.
After the fight, Arawn and Pwyll changed places again, and Arawn made Pwyll head of Annwyfn.
The magic and mysticism continued over the years, stories of which shall have to wait for another day. Pwyll met and married Rhiannon, and they had a son, who would become king and hero, Pryderi. Pryderi, by some accounts, is also Sir Perceval de Galles… you know: Sir Percival, one of the Knights of Arthur’s Round Table.
The Mansionic Perspective 
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