Arthur Pendragon (King of Knights)

# King of Camelot

## Arthur Pendragon

King of Knights DCWW

*Once and future king back from the dead with a large ego and very few friends, no idea why he has returned*

## History

### Early Life

Arthur was born a prince Arthur Pendragon with his Half sister Morgana, He was the runt of the family. While Morgana trained with Merlin her magic teacher the concern grew for Uther that he could not select Morgana as queen. Merlin assured Uther that she was not noble enough. Arthur was too weak willed and only a boy. He needed a protector for Camelot. At the age of fifteen, he was too busy fighting with Ector and sparring without the responsibility of a knight. Uther ordered for Merlin to create a test. Merlin was still a young wizard, so he consulted The lady of the lake. A magical Spirit who had resided in Avalon. She handed Merlin, Caliburn. Enchanted to only let those noble of heart and brave in spirit world it. They would be Avalon’s chosen. A protector of the realm. Most thought the sword in the stone was a myth. It wasn’t until the strongest men in all of Camelot couldn’t free Caliburn more interest formed.

Morgana tried to no avail. She wanted the power, while Arthur. To be Avalon’s chosen was a nightmare for him. That is why Caliburn chose him. He unsheathed the sword and the crowd cheered for the warrior. Morgana wanted more power so as she wanted to prove herself to Uther she learned more powerful spells, even going into the darker side of magic. It was clear no king was an Island Arthur decided to create the knights of the round table. Peasants, knights all of whom had shown to be exemplary people. As Avalon’s chosen, Nimue gave the boy power through magic. It made him stronger and harder to hit.

His newfound “immortality.” Led to a reckless Arthur being beaten up and at times nearly killed. The black knight nearly took his life. He was able to be a hero and injure himself. He and Merlin bonded over how many times he had to heal Arthur. The boy did not want Caliburn but used it to defend Camelot from magic. All the while Morgana grew more frustrated. She helped Arthur with her magic. It was him that got all the credit though. Despite her being the older sibling more experienced in magic. He just swung a sword. She still supported Arthur though as a big sister was. At least until Uther was on his death bed.

He chose Arthur as his heir. Arthur suggested Morgana. She left too early though. Arthur was crowned king, all alone his family was gone. It was in this time that Guinevere a servant aided him out of his sadness. Arthur delegated Merlin as reagent. He searched the lands for Morgana to no avail. She had locked herself away to indulge in dark magic. She wanted to bring Uther back to name her as queen. It was after a year of searching he reluctantly took his title as king. Stress and sleepless nights stopped Arthur from being irritated. Guinevere was there during every nightmare. Arthur helped her with her peasant life, he aimed for every peasant to have wealth.

### The life of a King

Time went on as Arthur defended the realm he was given less and less praise. Knights died. Others joined. Arthur for all of his life since he was a  child. It was his duty. All the while he was un-aware the creatures he defended Camelot from were made from Morgana. She revealed herself after a bout with the Black Knight in front of Camelot. She had failed to resurrect Uther, through the years had made her bitter and magic corrupted her mind. She used it as a distraction to steal Arthur’s son. Mordred. Arthur became distant years after Mordred’s death. When in reality Morgana had stolen him and raised him in the ways of magic and that Arthur never wanted him.

He threw himself into his work as king, to detach himself from his mourning for his son. All affection was lost to Guinevere that caused her to have an affair with Lancelot. Arthur’s closest consort. Camelot a once great city, had begun to decay. The town was left a husk of what it was. Arthur still did his duty though. He never stopped. No matter how much he helped. He isolated himself from the world. Only leaving his chambers when he was called to fight. Guinevere was exiled from Camelot with Lancelot gone the round table collected dust. Morgana had destroyed Camelot from the inside. All she had to do was claim her throne.

Her forces were ready to invade Camelot. Arthur stood in his armor alone ready to fight. The knights of the round table all arrived next to him ready to fight. Despite all of them being banished. Merlin was forced to watch Camelot destroyed by Morgana’s magic and dark forces. All while King Arthur fought with the 13 knights. Each one felled an army before they too were killed. Arthur was the last. Camelot’s floor could not be viewed under the bodies. It was then he had one last fight. He tried to kill Mordred but Hesitated as soon as he saw Mordred's eyes he hesitated, leading him to be mortally wounded. Merlin knew he had to watch but couldn’t. He used his magic to teleport him and Arthur to Avalon.

### Eternal Sleep

Merlin begged all pride gone while his friend lay dying. Too much damage had been done as Mordred’s blade was tainted with magic Nimue could not heal. The waters took Arthur and managed to make his passing peaceful. His soul did not pass on though. Nimue saw value in Arthur. Even if at this point he was just a bitter old man. The boy was still there, who did his best, despite not wanting power. The next millennia, Arthur would be in Avalon, his body preserved, until he would be needed again.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **King of the Knights Spirit:** He is able to take control of a host and change their physical body to more resemble his. He can take full control or just control a limb. Anyone he possesses he is trapped inside. He can be overpowered by the person's body.
* **Superhuman Strength**
* **Superhuman Durability**

### Abilities

* **Swordsmanship**
* **Hand-to-hand Combatant**
* **Natural-born Charismatic Leadership**