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Renly Baratheon

**Renly Baratheon** was the youngest of the three brothers of House Baratheon and Lord of Storm's End.

Following the deposition of House Targaryen, and subsequent ascension of his eldest brother, Robert, he was granted the title of Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, despite his youth. He also served as Master of Laws on Robert's small council, but abandoned the latter position when laying claim to the Iron Throne upon Robert's death, styling himself as **Renly of the House Baratheon, the First of His Name, King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm**.

Following the revelation that his brother's supposed progeny were products of incest, Renly's elder brother, Stannis, also laid claim to the Iron Throne.

Margaery Tyrell became Renly's queen in an alliance with her house; however, it was her brother Loras whom he truly loved. During talks of an alliance with the Starks, his campaign abruptly ended when a Shadow killed Renly, as orchestrated by Stannis and his lover, Melisandre. This led most of his bannermen from the Stormlands, and some of the Reach, to submit to Stannis as their new king. He was ultimately avenged by his loyal Kingsguard, Brienne of Tarth, during the Battle of Winterfell.
Gyda (Shieldmaiden)

**Gyda** was a shieldmaiden who willingly volunteered to be a sacrifice to help Lagertha on the journey to Valhalla. She's named after Lagertha's first and late daughter. She volunteered along with dozens of other shieldmaidens, but was chosen by the raven. Shortly before Lagertha's funeral, she was annointed and sacrificed by the Angel of Death as part of the ritual.
Season 4 episode 4

## Synopsis

**Mary Must Decide If She Can trust Lord Darnley**

When Lord Darnley surprises Mary with a visit in Scotland, Mary sees a glimmer of a union that could be more than just political. Elizabeth fights to gain allies in her favor and Catherine must work to get Claude back on track by finding her a new husband.

## Quotes

**Queen Elizabeth:** Why were you up all night with a child?

**Gideon Blackburn:** Because I am a widow. As you know.

**James Stuart:** You invited me here because you think of me, as often as I think of you.

**Emily Knox:** Sir. You are too bold.

**King Charles:** What about the shame you've brought to this family? Not to mention this country and to God himself?!

**Queen Catherine:** Enough. God himself has seen much worse and survived.

**Mary Stuart:** All though I am curious. Have you already named our children? Or did you leave that part for me?

**James Stuart:** Well, I hope one of them will be called James. After our father.

**Lord Narcisse:** I must admit, since first hearing of it I have given a great deal of thought to Claude in a nunnery.

**Queen Catherine:** Why?

**Lord Narcisse:** Because it arouses me.

**Queen Catherine:** Luc may appear to be a decent man. But I've learned never trust the beginning of a book.

**Queen Catherine:** I know this isn't what you wanted, but for now, this marriage will protect you. And because I am partially to blame for your situation, here is my promise to you. Once we rid this court of Leeza, I will help you deal with the consequences of your union to Luc, should there be any. If he ever lays a hand on you, I will get you out of this marriage.

**Princess Claude:** Do you mean that?

**Queen Catherine:** I may not be able to get you back from a nunnery, but when the time is right, I can make you a widow.

**Mary Stuart:** I’ll be honest Lord Darnley. I did nor expect to like you. But I do.

**Lord Darnley:** I am an ambitious man. And if this is my one chance at king, I will take it. And if I am king for only as long as you live, then I say long live the Queen.

**Queen Leeza:** May matrimony set you on a more honorable path. God will be watching should you stray from it. As he does all of his creatures.

**Luc Narcisse:** Thank you, your Majesty. God should be pleased to know that I have every intention of providing a happy life for Claude.
Montague

Sir **Montague** was a Knight of Camelot.

## Biography

He accompanied Sir Leon, Sir Elyan and Sir Bertrand in a search for Morgana one year after her attack on Camelot. They caught up with her on the Plains of Denaria, pulling an old wagon with Morgause inside. She used her magic against the Knights, managing to kill Sir Montague and Sir Bertrand, but only knocking out Sir Leon and Sir Elyan. Sir Leon reported Sir Montague's and Sir Bertrand's death, and they were not mentioned again from that point on (*The Darkest Hour*).
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Black Council

The **Black Council**, as it was called, was the small council of Rhaenyra Targaryen during the great Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, in which she fought her half-brother Aegon II Targaryen for the throne. They were the leading body of her faction, known as "The Blacks". She formed it in response to Aegon taking over their father's small council in King's Landing itself, which was correspondingly known as the Green Council.
Cedric

**Cedric** was a thief who became possessed by the spirit of Cornelius Sigan.

## Biography

Cedric was in the Tavern when a miner working under the castle told him about a 'Jewel' the size of a fist. Cedric came up with a series of lies and plans to try and get access to Arthur's Chambers to steal the key to the tomb. Cedric was then favoured by Arthur, replacing Merlin as his manservant so that he could steal the beautiful 'Jewel' found in the tomb underneath Camelot.

However, the Jewel actually contained the soul of Cornelius Sigan, a powerful and evil sorcerer from Camelot's past, who possessed Cedric's body. Sigan's soul later killed Cedric from inside and left Cedric's body when he attempted to take over Merlin's, who resisted using a powerful spell Kilgharrah gave him, and trapped Sigan's soul back into his jewel.
Battle of Camlann

The **Battle of Camlann** was a armed battle between Camelot and the Saxons occurring on the Plains of Camlann in the White Mountains.

Camlann was chosen as the narrowest path to force Morgana army to retreat by Arthur despite them outnumbering his forces and was seen as a death trap.

It resulted in numerous fatalities on both sides and a decisive Camelot victory due to the timely intervention of Merlin in his ultimate form of Emrys, however it resulted in the death of King Arthur by his former good friend and knight the traitorous Mordred who fulfilled his destiny to kill him and his Queen Guinevere assumed the Throne of Camelot as a result.

The evil sorceress Morgana was also killed by her nemesis Merlin using Excalibur thus fulfilling the prophecy of her death at his
Gwaine

Sir **Gwaine** was a Knight of the Round Table and a good friend of Merlin.

## Biography

### Early Life

Gwaine was born to a knight and his wife. Early in his childhood his father died fighting in Caerleon's army, leaving his family penniless. When his mother went to the king for help, he turned her away. Gwaine's opinion of the nobility was forever altered by this experience; he believed that all nobles were blinded by power and greed, and that true nobility should be determined not by who you were, but by what you did (*Gwaine*).

Gwaine eventually left his home and family and began living a vagabond lifestyle, traveling the world with his sword.
Season 2 episode 12

## Synopsis

Murder, Mayhem And Some Shocking Revelations

Mary find out the truth from Greer about rumors going around court, forcing Mary to do something she never thought possible. Francis finds himself in a growing rivalry with Condè for Mary. Bash's mother Diane de Poitiers returns, igniting a long overdue confrontation with Catherine, while Claude is determined to find out the truth about who really killed the twins.
Season 1 episode 5

***Lancelot*** is the fifth episode in the first series of *Merlin*, which was first broadcast on 18 October 2008. The episode marked the introduction, and the first departure, of Lancelot. It also marked the first appearance of the librarian and genealogist, Geoffrey of Monmouth.

## Synopsis

**Francis Reunites With An Ex, Causing Mary To Turn To Bash.**

When Olivia (Yael Grobglas), who is an ex-lover of Francis', arrives at the castle, she brings the dangers of the woods with her. Mary seeks comfort in Bash. Bash is threatened by heretics for interfering with a sacred blood rite. Meanwhile, Aylee is forced to spy on Mary when Queen Catherine blackmails her.

## Plot

Mary enjoys her romantic time with Francis until he ends up reuniting with Olivia D'Amencourt, his former lover who was attacked in the woods by pagans. Mary feels unthreatened by her arrival until she revealed her attempts to win Francis back, using all means necessary which included being his mistress.
Knights of Camelot

**Knight of Camelot** is an honourary title awarded by the King of Camelot.

The knights of Camelot are exceptionally skilled - their presence prevented the fall of Camelot to the army of Cenred despite the latter boasting twice their numbers (although some of the outcome must be attributed to the castle's formidable defences).
Season 3 episode 4

***Gwaine*** is the fourth episode of the third series of *Merlin* which was first broadcast on the 2nd of October 2010. It also marks the first appearance of Gwaine. **"Scarred"** is the fourth episode of the third season of *Vikings*. It is the twenty-third episode of the series overall. It first aired on March 12, 2015. It was written by creator Michael Hirst and directed by Jeff Woolnough.

## Synopsis

**Amy Brenneman Returns**

After Mary receives an urgent message from her ailing mother (Amy Brenneman) about the dire situation in Scotland, she finds herself looking to Francis for aid. Catherine finds herself up against Narcisse as she fights to become the regent to Charles. Meanwhile, Elizabeth faces continued pressure to wed.
Season 4 episode 16

**"Crossings"** is the sixteenth episode of the fourth season of *Vikings*. It is the fourty-fifth episode of the series overall. It first aired on January 4, 2017. It was written by creator Michael Hirst and directed by Ciarán Donnelly. It is the final episode for lead Travis Fimmel as King Ragnar.
Essetir

**Essetir** is a kingdom in Albion that lies near Camelot and is currently ruled by King Lot. It was previously ruled by King Cenred, and during this time the kingdom battled with Camelot twice. The first was won by Camelot, the second by Essetir. Essetir won one battle because they were in possession of an immortal army. It was during this battle that Cenred was killed by Morgause because she wanted full control over his army.
Season 1 episode 16

## Synopsis

When Prince Francis reluctantly agrees to help Sebastian cover the threat in the woods, he ends up in grave danger, with only Bash to save him. Meanwhile, King Henry's madness causes chaos when a servant wins “*Queen for the Day,*” and the King becomes obsessed with her. Henry also forces a surprising, and unbreakable union with a new couple at Court. Meanwhile, Greer gets caught kissing kitchen servant Leith, which threatens to ruin her.
Battle for the Crystal of Neahtid

The **Battle for the Crystal of Neahtid** consisted after Morgana stole the Crystal of Neahtid for the bandit Alvarr, so he could have Mordred wield the crystal and strike Uther Pendragon down. Once Alvarr received the crystal, word was sent to Camelot of the crystal's current location. Soon after that Arthur, Merlin and the Knights of Camelot arrived at Alvarr's camp to take back the crystal. In the battle that ensued, most bandits were slaughtered and many knights as well. Mordred fled the battle, while Alvarr was captured. After Merlin had seen a terrible vision in the crystal, Arthur took the Crystal of Neahtid back to Camelot (*The Witch's Quickening*).

**Victory:** Arthur and the Knights of Camelot
Freya

**Freya** was a Druid girl who fell in love with Merlin, who she met when he helped her to escape from the bounty hunter Halig. She later died on the shores of the Lake of Avalon, after which she became the **Lady of the Lake**.

## Biography

### Early Life

Little is known about Freya's early life. She once told Merlin that she had grown up in a beautiful place next to a lake surrounded by mountains and wild flowers. She lived there until her family died under unspecified circumstances.

At some point in her life Freya accidentally killed a man in self defence. When the man's mother (a sorceress) learned what she'd done, she cursed Freya to kill forevermore. The curse forced Freya to transform into a Bastet every night at midnight, and while in its form she was subject to an uncontrollable desire to kill. The consequences of her curse eventually caused the Druids to cast her out of their camp, despite the fact that it went against everything they believed in to turn away anyone in need of care.

It is unknown if Freya was born a Druid, or if she entered the lifestyle sometime after the death of her family (*The Lady of the Lake*).
Martin de Lambert

Martin de Lambert is a very cunning, and extremely attractive pirate. However unlike most pirates, he is for hire, and is often employed by very powerful nobles and Royals around the world. He had a short sexual relationship with Lady Greer, while doing business with Queen Mary of Scotland and France.
Lady Atley

**Lady Atley** is a noble woman that was in attendace to King Antoine's party, and had sexual relation with his brother, Louis Condé.

## Season 2

Lady Atley was selected by King Antoine at one of his parties to be paired up with his brother who was visiting, Louis Condé.

They left the party and found a quiet place just outside. Condé admitted he *did* find her very attractive, but wished she was someone else. Lady Atley decided to have him put a blindfold on, and admitted she didn't mind if he thought about the other woman while they got physical.
Season 4 episode 15

**"All His Angels"** is the fifteenth episode of the fourth season of *Vikings*. It is the forty-fourth episode of the series overall. It first aired on December 28, 2016. It was written by creator Michael Hirst and directed by Ciarán Donnelly.

## Synopsis

**Mary's Life Hangs in the Balance**

Childbirth threatens to take Mary's life, which leaves her and her unborn child's safety in jeopardy. Elizabeth discovers that someone in her inner circle was the cause of the death of someone close to her.
Eddison Tollett

**Eddison Tollett** was a steward of the Night's Watch and a close friend of Jon Snow, Samwell Tarly, Grenn, and Pypar. He also participated in the conflict beyond the Wall, taking command of the Wall whilst Jon reinforced the southern gate, during the Battle of Castle Black. He later accompanied Jon to Hardhome, where he witnessed the massacre and reanimation of its casualties.

After Jon was resurrected by Melisandre, Jon orders the execution of the men responsible for his own murder, after which he unofficially names Edd the acting Lord Commander of the Night's Watch before departing Castle Black and leaving the Night's Watch behind. Edd and the remaining Night's Watchmen join Jon and his armies at Winterfell after the Wall is breached by the White Walkers and participates in the Battle of Winterfell, where he is killed while protecting Samwell.

## Biography

### Background

Edd, also called **Dolorous Edd**, is a member of the Night's Watch. Edd swore his oath when he was fifteen. His nickname is due to his sarcastic and pessimistic sense of humor.
Season 6 episode 13

"**The Signal**" is the thirteenth episode in the sixth season of *Vikings*, and eighty-second episode overall. It aired on December 30, 2020.

## Synopsis

It's Election Day in Kattegat and all eyes are on the voting. But strangers arriving at the harbor may force an unexpected outcome. Meanwhile, Ivar receives the signal from Prince Dir that his forces are ready to challenge Oleg.
Gigi

**Gigi** is a woman of pleasure in the service Greer at Madam Greer's Brothel and good friends with Sharlene.

## Season 2

The girls were all in Greer's room with Sharlene, Greer and another prostitute as they all tried on clothing, and Greer gave them advice on how to attract weathier men. They were interrupted by a knock at the door, Gigi opened it to find Leith Bayard on the other side. Greer immediately shut it and told him she would meet him downstairs once she finished changing with her 'attending ladies.'

Later Gigi almost got into a scuffle when a customer wouldn't pay her for her work, and demanded more. Greer come to her rescues but was called out in front everyone for being a *Madamé.*

Gigi snuck into the camp site of Louis Condé and his men on order of Madamé Greer. She, and along with a large number of other girls from the brothel slept around with, and touched as many men as they could. By morning they had gotten a large number of them sick with plague like sypmtems. To make matters worse, Gigi screamed out how the men had given her The Black until Condé discovered her. She ran off into the crowd.
Season 2 episode 6

## Synopsis

**Mary and Catherine go Undercover**

Upon encountering a mob of angry peasants, Queens Mary and Catherine find themselves concealing their true identities after being forced to abandon their carriage and escape into the woods. Fearful the uprising is a response to his own actions, Francis forms a search party that includes Leith and Condé, only to discover the attack is actually a result of imposters abusing the power of the crown. Meanwhile, Lola sets out to become financially independent but, in the process, finds herself considering a complicated yet intriguing offer from Lord Narcisse.
Cyneheard

**Cyneheard** was a nobleman and a conspirator against King Alfred who worked to convince Aethelred to overthrow his half-brother. When Aethelred second-guessed his decision, he believed Wessex to be doomed. He was arrested for treason and tortured, eventually he broke and revealed the conspirators, including Aethelred to be the ring leader. He was later hanged along with the other conspirators, but not before declaring death to King Alfred.
Oathkeeper

**Oathkeeper** is one of two Valyrian steel longswords made from Ice, the greatsword of House Stark. Its sister blade is Widow's Wail.

## History

### Season 4

Tywin gives the sword to Jaime, intending for him to be released from his vows as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and rule over Casterly Rock in his stead. Although Jaime refuses, Tywin lets him keep the sword anyway and tells him that a one-handed man without family (implying Jaime has been disowned) "needs all the help he can get."

Following Joffrey's death, Jaime tasks Brienne with finding Sansa and get her somewhere safe before Cersei locates her. As a parting gift, he gives her the sword (and a new set of armor), as he knows it was reforged from Ice, so she can protect Eddard Stark's daughter with his own blade. Brienne chooses the name "Oathkeeper" for the sword.

Brienne and Podrick encounter Arya and the Hound. Oathkeeper's obvious Lannister qualities (the hilt is a golden lion with ruby eyes) make Arya and the Hound suspicious of Brienne's motives. When the situation turns hostile, Brienne uses Oathkeeper in combat for the first time against the Hound. However, she wins the duel by knocking the Hound off a cliff after brutal hand-to-hand combat.
Devlin

**Devlin** was a sorcerer and a shopkeeper before he was killed by Knight Valiant after selling him a Serpent Shield.

## Biography

The snakes on the shield Devlin gave Valiant were able to come alive and do anything Knight Valiant commanded them to. He was killed by these snakes at Valiant's orders right after he gave him the shield, so that he couldn't breathe a word of this deed to anyone (*Valiant*).
Season 4 episode 2

## Synopsis

**A Spy Threaten Mary's Trust within Her Inner Circle.**

Queen Mary discovers there is a leak amongst her advisors and sets out to uncover the traitor. Queen Elizabeth enlists in Narcisse to further her quest for supremacy. Meanwhile, Catherine takes desperate measures to regain some of the power she has lost.
Lady Patrice

**Lady Patrice** is a secret member of Queen Catherine's elite group of women, called The Flying Squad.

### Season 4

Lady Patrice is first shown with Queen Catherine in the garden when Lord Narcisse appears with the young John Philip. She stayed with him while the Queen and Lord Chancellor discussed business.

Days later, Catherine tasks Lady Patrice with putting non-lethal poison in *Cardinal Rosales* wine. It was to irritate his foot fungus, but because she forgot to mix it up it also caused him to go temporarily blind.
Battle of King's Landing

The **Battle of King's Landing** was the final engagement of Daenerys Targaryen's war for Westeros, fought between the Lannister-led forces of Queen Cersei Lannister and the Stark, Arryn and Targaryen alliance force, led by Queen Daenerys Targaryen for control over King's Landing, the capital and largest city of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and seat of the Iron Throne.
Arthur's Rebellion of Camelot

**Arthur's Rebellion of Camelot** occurred when Prince Arthur created a rebellion to save the fallen Camelot from Morgana.

## Prelude

Arthur and Merlin failed in their mission to return the Cup of Life to Camelot and it fell into the hands of Morgause who used it to make Cenred's army immortal before betraying Cenred and having him killed to gain full control of the army. After using the immortal army to capture Camelot, Morgana was crowned Queen when Morgause removed Uther Pendragon's crown, finally revealing her true loyalties to everyone in Camelot, devastating both Uther and Arthur (*The Coming of Arthur: Part One*). Morgana then spent her reign as Queen having many innocent citizens of Camelot executed both in an attempt to force Sir Leon and the other Knights of Camelot to serve her, and to emotionally torture Uther by mirroring his own actions in executing innocent people just for having magic. Morgana planned to execute Uther once she was satisfied with the amount of suffering he received and told him she hated him beyond understanding, devastating her father even further.

Meanwhile, Arthur and Merlin, along with Gaius, Gwaine, and Elyan hid in the outskirts of Camelot for a week. As Arthur's despondent shock over Morgana's betrayal and Uther's lie about her true paternity meant that they were unable to take action against Morgana and Morgause, Merlin reminded Arthur that he still had a duty to his father and people, allowing Arthur to eventually overcome his depression. Gaius told Merlin that the only way to overthrow Morgana would be to destroy the immortal army by emptying the Cup of Life of the blood within. After seeing Freya again by using water from the Lake of Avalon, which was given to Merlin as a gift from The Fisher King, Merlin secretly went to get the sword Excalibur from the Lake of Avalon with Kilgharrah's help as the sword was the only weapon which could kill the immortal army. As the sword could nevertheless bring great evil in the wrong hands, Kilgharrah told Merlin to keep the sword somewhere where no ordinary man can wield it once its task is finished and Merlin promised that he would.

Meanwhile, Gwen escaped Camelot with Leon to reunite with them but inadvertently led the immortal army to them, with Morgana and Morgause secretly being aware of their escape attempt and attempting to track Arthur down through Gwen. However, they narrowly escaped the immortal army with help from Lancelot and his friend Percival, who had been summoned by Merlin to help them. After retreating to an abandoned castle belonging to the ancient Kings who ruled Camelot, Arthur uncovered the Round Table and knighted Gwaine, Percival, Lancelot, and Elyan. Arthur planned to return to Camelot the following day in order to rescue Uther and the other imprisoned knights, as the citizens would never yield to Morgana's rule if the King was free. Afterwards, Merlin secretly informed Lancelot of his plan to find and empty the Cup of Life to save the Kingdom, and Lancelot chose to join Merlin in order to aid his plan.
Hrolf

Jarl **Hrolf**  is a viking Jarl and shieldmaiden who arrived to Vestfold to attend and vote at the moot for a king of all Norway. She appeared to be acquainted with Bjorn Ironside, unforfunately, she voted for King Harald 'Finehair' at the moot. She participates at the second and final battle against Oleg and the Rus army recognising Bjorn as the only King of Norway. She survives at the battle.
Hunith

**Hunith** is the mother of Merlin. She lives in the village of Ealdor in Essetir.

## Early Life

Gaius, Hunith’s older brother, once hid a Dragonlord named Balinor with her because Uther Pendragon of Camelot sought to destroy all forms of magic. During this time, Hunith became close to Balinor and had unknowingly conceived Merlin, living happily in Ealdor for a time. However, when word reached Balinor that Uther had discovered he was in Ealdor and had sent knights after him, Balinor was forced to leave Hunith. Hunith, in turn, ceased talking about him, and refused to tell Merlin about Balinor out of fear for her son's safety.

## Merlin's Return

Later, Hunith traveled to Camelot to ask Uther Pendragon to aid the village of Ealdor when it was attacked by bandits led by a man named Kanen. While Uther sympathized with her, he could not do anything to help because her village was in another kingdom, and intervention from Camelot would constitute an act of war. Merlin, therefore, returned to the village to help accompanied by Gwen, Morgana, and later Arthur. Hunith was shown to be a bold fighter when she participated in the Battle of Ealdor fighting with a broom and a cane (*The Moment of Truth*).

When Merlin went to the Isle of the Blessed to offer his life for Arthur’s, the sorceress Nimueh took Hunith’s life instead of Merlin’s. When Hunith came to Camelot for Gaius’ help, Merlin decided to try again at offering his life to save his mother’s. Gaius, however, left ahead of Merlin and offered his own life in Hunith's stead. As a result, both Hunith and Gaius survived as Merlin, in a rage, killed Nimueh and used her death to revive Gaius (*Le Morte d'Arthur*).

When Merlin released the Great Dragon, Merlin learned of his father's identity. Balinor told him that he had loved Hunith very much and he was very sad to leave her (*The Last Dragonlord*).
Leon

**Sir Leon** is a loyal and trustworthy Knight of Camelot who served under both Uther and Arthur Pendragon. He became a Knight of the Round Table when he joined Arthur in his bid to retake the kingdom from Morgana and her sister Morgause, and soon became one Arthur's most trusted advisors. He is one of only two Knights of the Round Table who were born of noble blood, Gwaine being the other.

## Biography

### Early Life

Little is known about Leon's early life, only that Gwen and Elyan's mother was once a maid in his family's household. He was from a family of noble blood, and at some point joined the Knights of Camelot.
Season 5 episode 9

"**A Simple Story**" is the ninth episode of the fifth season of *Vikings*, and fifty-eighth episode overall. It aired on January 17, 2018.

## Synopsis

The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle; in Floki's camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds.
Season 4 Episode 11

**"The Outsider"** is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of *Vikings*. It is the fortieth episode of the series overall. It first aired on November 30, 2016. It was written by creator Michael Hirst and directed by Daniel Grou. ***The Hunter's Heart*** is the eleventh episode of the fourth series of *Merlin* which was first broadcast on the 10th of December 2011. It marked the first appearance of one of Morgana's allies Helios.

## Synopsis

**Mary Launches A Coup Against Elizabeth**

Mary and Darnley are at odds as they put their plan to seize England into action. Elizabeth is conflicted about her feelings for Gideon as she attempts to find a Catholic to marry. Catherine’s son Henri attempts to claim the throne from Charles with the support of Spain and Narcisse.
Alvarr

**Alvarr** is a sorcerer and warrior capable of both immense charm and shocking violence. He is a born leader and a dangerous enemy of Camelot. Frustrated with Uther's tyranny against magic, Alvarr gathered a loyal following of fellow renegades and will stop at nothing to fight for the right to practice his magic freely.

## Biography

According to Alvarr, both his parents were sorcerers, who loved him dearly and taught him everything he knows about magic. Unfortunately, the family was captured by Uther's forces during the Great Purge and his parents were burned at the stake (apparently Alvarr witnessed this happen). He was sentenced to death as well, but shortly before his execution, whether by magic or non-magical means, he escaped and fled from Camelot. Uther had the young boy pursued for quite some time, but Alvarr managed to evade them. Heartbroken and alone, Alvarr vowed to avenge his parents and destroy Uther for his crimes against his kind. The years passed and Alvarr became a powerful sorcerer and skilled fighter.

During this time, many other sorcerers who had been wronged by Uther over the years joined Alvarr's cause, the most prominent of them being, the Druid boy Mordred.

With Mordred a member of his team, Alvarr grew determined to obtain the Crystal of Neahtid. A magical item hidden in the vaults of Camelot, it was an instrument of powerful magic to those who knew how to wield it, for it showed the future to the seer. Knowing that Uther's ward Morgana had a connection to Mordred, Alvarr approached her and used both his charisma and Mordred to win her over. Morgana stole the crystal and handed it over to him. Unfortunately for him, Merlin had followed Morgana and later led the Knights of Camelot to their camp. Alvarr was captured and taken back to Camelot and was sentenced to death. Mordred had escaped however, despite Merlin's efforts to stop him.

Uther tried Alvarr for treason and sentenced him to death, but he would not get the chance to see this. Morgana, who had now officially turned against her guardian, drugged all the guards watching Alvarr with her own sleeping draft, thus allowing him to escape. A furious Uther immediately suspected Morgana due to a previous argument with her, but was unable to prove anything (*The Witch's Quickening*).
Everwick

**Everwick** is a territory within Camelot that was taken by King Caerleon. At Agravaine's suggestion, Arthur gave a treaty to Caerleon, who he captured after a failed attack. One of the demands was that he would surrender Everwick. However, Caerleon refused to do so and let himself be killed by Arthur (*His Father's Son*).
Ivar

**Ivar Ragnarsson**, named **Ivar the Boneless** by his father due to his disease, is the youngest son of Ragnar Lothbrok and Aslaug and the King of Kattegat after his father. He swears revenge on Lagertha for killing his mother and against Kings Aelle and Ecbert for Ragnar's death. After defeating Lagetha and claiming the Throne Ivar becomes King of Kattegat and eventually turns to be a tyrant. After being defeated by the forces of his half-brothers Hvitserk and Bjorn along with his former allies King Harald and King Olaf, Ivar is driven into exile.
Grey Worm

**Grey Worm** (*Valyrian: **Torgo Nudho***) is the chosen commander of the Unsullied, the warrior-eunuchs of Astapor, whose reputation for combat is without equal.

After Daenerys Targaryen acquires the Unsullied from the Good Masters following the sack of Astapor, he becomes an important figure in her liberation of Slaver's Bay, infiltrating Yunkai and leading the liberation of Meereen. After Daenerys flees Meereen atop her dragon, Drogon, following an insurgent attack, Grey Worm remains to support Tyrion Lannister's rule of the city, while Jorah Mormont and Daario Naharis track down the missing queen. He later falls in love with Daenerys's handmaiden, Missandei. Grey Worm then sails to Westeros with Daenerys in order to reclaim the Iron Throne.

As part of Daenerys's invasion, Grey Worm captures Casterly Rock (a pyrrhic result due to the tactics of Jaime Lannister), but the conquest eventually comes to a halt when Daenerys pledges herself to the northern conflict, in which Grey Worm continues to command the Unsullied at Winterfell. Grey Worm survives the the ensuing battle against the army of the dead, along with half of the Unsullied. Following Missandei's capture at Dragonstone, he witnesses her execution on the orders Cersei Lannister, enraging him, leading to his vengeful command of the Targaryen forces during the Battle of King's Landing. After Daenerys is assassinated and Bran Stark is elected King of the Andals and the First Men, Grey Worm and the remaining Unsullied sail away to the Isle of Naath, Missandei's homeland.
Season 4 episode 1

"**Two Swords**" is the first episode of the fourth season of *Game of Thrones*. It is the thirty-first episode of the series overall. It premiered on April 6, 2014. It was written and directed by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss. **"A Good Treason"** is the first episode of the fourth season of *Vikings*. It is the thirtieth episode of the series overall. It first aired on February 18, 2016. It was written by creator Michael Hirst and directed by Ciarán Donnelly.

**Mary Vows to Avenge Lola’s Death**

Queen Mary, unsure who to trust, tests her brother James to ensure his loyalty after hearing of his meeting with John Knox. Queen Elizabeth agrees to help Lord Darnley, in an attempt to sabotage the powerful suitor’s relationship with Mary.

## Quotes

**Queen Elizabeth:** Tell your son to come to court. Or I will have him dragged here. On his knees.

**Queen Catherine:** Well surely you don’t blame me.

**Queen Leeza:** All I know is the Prince of Spain come to France whole. And when he left he had an enormous piece of wood sticking out of his skull.

**Queen Catherine:** That is not true! We had our finest surgeon remove.

**Princess Claude:** You don’t want me to marry Martel either?

**Queen Catherine:** I had his father killed, do you think I want him rising in station?!

**Queen Catherine:** It’s fine. A daughter joining her mother for an evening stroll is hardly a crime.

**Princess Claude:** No, but murder is!

**Queen Catherine:** The tears might be a bit much.

**Princess Claude:** The tears are real!
Labyrinth of Gedref (maze)

The **Labyrinth of Gedref** is a sprawling hedgemaze that served as Arthur Pendragon's final test for lifting the curse put on Camelot after killing a unicorn. Parts of the maze are enchanted, so the vines come alive. The exit of the maze opens out onto a rocky shoreline of the Great Seas of Meredor.
Camelot

**Camelot** was a kingdom in Albion which was founded by the legendary King Bruta. From the time of the Great Purge, magic was all but wiped from the land after the death of Ygraine Pendragon. It has been ruled by the Pendragon family after being conquered by Uther Pendragon. In modern times, Camelot has been turned into myth. It’s last known ruler was Queen Guinevere Pendragon, who presumably ruled as Queen Regent after her husband, King Arthur, died.
Heahmund's army

**Bishop Heahmund's army** is an elite troop consisting of several hundred well-trained men, carrying a typical shield orned by a red cross, prefigurating the Templar knights. They met the Great Heathen Army at the Battle of Yorktown but were pushed back, taking several casualties.

It seems that the recruits of the army came from all the Saxon kingdoms, although the army is sworn by the pledge to Heahmund and to King Aethelwulf. The two Saxon Earldomen may have provided parts of the forces.
Hvitserk

**Hvitserk Ragnarsson** is the second son of Ragnar Lothbrok and Aslaug.

## Season 2

Hvitserk was born in the four year gap between Season 2 Episode 1 and 2. Hvitserk is often seen alongside his brother Ubbe, and likely looks up to him. Ubbe flees with Aslaug, Hvitserk, Rollo, Siggy and Helga after Jarl Borg invades Kattegatte. Ragnar eventually returns from England where he is reunited with his family and with the assistance of Lagertha, he takes back Kattegat.

## Season 3

An older Hvitserk is still seen playing with his brother Ubbe and Sigurd. One day while Aslaug is away and Siggy is watching them Ubbe and Hvitserk wander off onto a frozen lake but Siggy pursues them. She calls out to them despite them knowing she is there Ubbe and Hvitserk ignore her. The ice breaks and Ubbe and Hvitserk fall in. They both nearly drown but Siggy dives in and saves them with the help of Harbard but at the cost of Siggy's life as she drowns.
Finna

**Finna** was an apprentice of Alator and an ally of Merlin who appeared in the *Series 5* episode *The Kindness of Strangers.* Finna was a Bendrui priestess, and powerful sorceress.

## Biography

### In League With Alator

While Finna was not directly mentioned by Alator she was referenced when Alator told Merlin there are others like him who share Merlin's dream of the world he is trying to build and they would gladly give their lives to help him (Merlin) succeed, something both Finna and Alator end up doing in *The Kindness of Strangers*. He also receives a note informing him that she has found Emrys, and Finna signs this message "Your faithful servant Finna".

### Encountering Merlin

Finna is first seen watching Merlin as he picks flowers in the forest for Guinevere at Arthur's order. She tells him she has been told to warn him about the great battle (occurs in *The Diamond of the Day)*. They are interrupted and Finna asks Merlin to seek her out later. Gaius believes she is an ally of Morgana and has been sent to bring Merlin to her, after she found out through capturing Alator, but Merlin proves Gaius wrong, saying he saw the goodness in her eyes, and keeps his word to Finna that he will meet her.

She is later seen using a crow to deliver a message- Morgana's name is mentioned in the spell. They are then ambushed by Arthur's knights being led by Mordred and are forced to separate despite Finna's protests. Later she is seen being tracked by Arthur's knights, Morgana's forces and Merlin; The knights because of Arthur's orders, Morgana's forces because she is determined to know who Emrys is, after having failed to extract the necessary information from Alator, and Merlin to finish their discussion.

When Merlin eventually tracks her down after being delayed by the knights, they are attacked by several of Morgana's men and during the ensuing fight both are forced to use magic and Merlin is injured by an arrow from a crossbow. They then journey to a tower as Morgana notices that one of them was injured and the evil forces follow the same path Finna and Merlin take.

Finna assists Merlin in climbing the tower and informs him not to trust Mordred and gives him a box. Morgana's forces then enter the building, and although Merlin tries to stay and help her, she tells him it is her destiny to serve him, and tells him that it has been a privilege to have known him (Emrys). She then asks for Merlin's sword.

Merlin then goes to the roof, following Finna's instruction. Morgana soon comes across Finna who bravely points her sword at Morgana. Morgana then demands to know who Emrys is. Finna defies Morgana before committing suicide by stabbing herself with Merlin's sword to avoid the risk of her revealing who Emrys is. Morgana later orders her men to burn Finna's body (*The Kindness of Strangers*).
Guinevere Pendragon

Queen **Guinevere Pendragon**, better known as **Gwen**, is the widow of Arthur Pendragon, one of the best friends of Merlin, the younger sister of the late Sir Elyan, the only daughter and the youngest child of the late Tom (The Blacksmith), and the sister-in-law and a former best friend of the late Morgana Pendragon. Gwen worked as Morgana's maid for many years before marrying Arthur, and inherited the throne after his demise. It is assumed that Gwen ruled Camelot as Queen Regnant until the day she died. With Arthur dying childless, Gwen is his sole heir and therefore it can be assumed the Pendragon line of reign comes to an end after Guinevere’s death.
Clarissa

## Personality

Clarissa is shy with newcomers and is scared of what other people will say, or how they will react to her and her disfigured face. She is very bold and doesn't seem to overly care about consequences. Like when she let a man die to save Colin's life, or killed Aylee to make Mary believe Nostradamus. She is loyal to a point. She loves Nostradamus, as well as Mary. However, her love for Mary is more of an obsession.

## Early Life

Clarissa is the love child of the Catherine de' Medici, and her secret lover Richard Delacroix. She was born less than 20 years ago to the couple while the Queen's husband was away. She was born with her father's birthmark on her cheek and was left to die in The Blood Wood. A man found her before the wolves did and brought her home to his son and wife. He tried different potions and elixirs to rid the baby of her birthmark. When those didn't work he resorted to surgery, leaving the now young child permanently scarred. Once the man died, his son Michel de Nostredame took charge of the child and eventually brought her to French Court with him. He warned Clarissa to stay quiet and hidden from sight if she wished to remain with him and inside the castle
Oleg

**Oleg of Novgorod** was the Grand Prince of Rus. He was the brother-in-law of King Rurik, the brother of Dir and Askold, and an uncle of Igor. Oleg planned to invade Scandinavia and converted it to christianity, whilst asserting dominance over Rus by betraying his brothers in order to become the sole influence over Igor. His invasion will failed and he will be killed soon later by Igor.
Angrboda

Angrboda was the daughter of Floki and Helga, named after the Giantess Angrboða in Norse Mythology and the first wife of the trickster God Loki.

## Biography

### Season 2

Helga joyfully announces the news of her pregnancy to Floki, who is excited until he realizes that his unborn child will have a "terrible father". Helga tells Floki that he is not terrible and the news is happy; Floki agrees and says that they should get married.

Helga gives birth to a daughter, named Angrboda by Floki. She is raised away from Kattegat in the mountainous woods. Helga dotes on the child, but notices that her father is behaving more and more distant. The 'family life' doesn't suit him, and Floki tells Helga that it is too much happiness. Though frustrated, Helga tells him to leave if he must, but Floki doesn't want that either.

### Season 3

Angrboda has yet to play a large part in the storyline, though she is currently about 3 years old. Helga, Aslaug and Siggy run a sort of communal daycare for the former twos' children and they are often together.

### Season 4

Angrboda dies of a fever while Floki is imprisoned in the cave. Helga is seen in the thick, winter snow trying to dig a grave for her, but Ragnar sees her and helps her dig the grave for her daughter. Floki, despite not having acted as much of a father to her, is grief-stricken when he learns that his daughter is dead.

## Trivia

Angrboða in Old Norse means "She who brings sorrow".
Battle of the Brothers

The **Battle of the Brothers** was a land dispute battle in Scandinavia. Ragnar joins King Horik in battle against Jarl Borg who had employed Rollo into his service. The battle was indecisive, but many men were killed, including Arne. Floki survived but was severely wounded. Rollo willingly surrendered after going face to face with his brother, knowing he could not bring himself to killing him. The battle was brought at a halt, and at Ragnar's initiative a compromise was offered by Horik which Borg reluctantly accepted. Though dispute was settled, the feud between Horik and Borg continued.
Second Battle of Yorktown

The ***Second Battle of Yorktown*** was a decisive battle that was part of the Great Heathen army's English campaign and that ended in a Viking victory. After having trapped the Saxons in the town and made them believe the Vikings were gone, Ivar and his warriors emerged from under the town and the tunnels to attack the dismayed Saxons, wreaking havoc and inflicting heavy casualties on the Saxons. The Saxon army, severely depleted and having lost Bishop Heahmund, who was captured in the proceedings by Ivar, retreated and left their camp outside York, demoralized and helpless.
Season 1 episode 2

## Synopsis

**Mary Doesn't Know Who She Can Trust**

When Simon (Luke Roberts), an English envoy, tells Mary that the English are aware of her fragile engagement to Francis, Mary and Francis put on a show to protect their alliance. Meanwhile, when Queen Catherine learns that someone who knows about her plot to destroy Mary is still alive, she stops at nothing to make sure they are silenced for good.
Balinor

**Balinor** was a warlock and a dragonlord, thought to be the last of his kind, until he discovered that nineteen years previously he had fathered a son, Merlin, who had inherited his gift of magic. Balinor was forced to go into hiding during Uther Pendragon's Great Purge, which saw the end of hundreds of creatures of magic. After Gaius helped him escape, Balinor stayed at the village of Ealdor where he met Hunith with whom he fell in love. When Uther discovered his whereabouts, Balinor was forced to flee again, leaving Hunith behind.

Balinor lived as a hermit for nineteen years, until he was visited by Arthur Pendragon and his long-lost son, Merlin, who informed him of their shared blood. Merlin and Arthur begged for help as the Great Dragon was destroying Camelot, and Balinor, being the last of his kind, was the only one who could help. Although hesitant at first, Balinor agreed, but was killed by a patrol of soldiers from a neighbouring country while defending his son, Merlin, who, at his father's deathbed, had inherited the ancient gift of Dragonlords and was now the only one who could tame the Great Dragon. With Balinor's advice ringing in his ears, Merlin successfully persuaded the dragon to leave Camelot.

## Biography

### Early Life and persecution

Balinor was born into a family of Dragonlords and was once a renowned and celebrated Dragonlord and warlock who would use his powers to deter unwanted dragons. Near the end of the Great Purge, Uther Pendragon approached Balinor and asked him to bring the Great Dragon to him so he could make peace with it. However, Uther broke his promise and imprisoned the Dragon beneath Camelot and then had all Dragonlords rounded up and killed.

But Gaius, an ally of Uther, chose to hide Balinor with his friend Hunith. Gaius' actions would lead Balinor to consider him a great man. During his time with Hunith, Balinor fell in love with her and unbeknownst to him had fathered a child with her. But when Uther came after him again, he was forced to leave Hunith behind. Hunith later gave birth to their son, Merlin, who Balinor never knew about.
Season 4 episode 13

## Synopsis

**It's Husband Against Wife as Darnley Works to Ruin Mary**

Darnley teams up with John Knox to strip Mary of her throne, which will leave a close friend of Mary's dead. Elizabeth must banish Gideon from Court at the request of her future husband, while Charles takes a bold stance against his brother Henri.

## Quotes

**Captain:** Isn't it enough that your brother already butchered the man who owned this ship?!

**Prince Henri:** It is not!

**Prince Henri:** With you whispering in his ear after Narcisse has whispered in yours.

**Nicole Touchet:** You think Narcisse is manipulating me?

**Prince Henri:** I think you're a beautiful, ambitious, young woman who's learned to pull the strings of men, and yed can't see when her own strings are being pulled. You're still a naïve farm girl at heart.

**Nicole Touchet:** You don't know what you're talking about. Thanks for the stroll.

**Prince Henri:** He doesn't love you any more than you love my brother. Meet me tomorrow, I'll prove it to you before he breaks your heart.