Arthur Pendragon

* 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5

Prince **Arthur** is the prince of Camelot.

After discovering Ygraine was unable to have children, Uther asked the High Preistess Nimueh to help them. Nimueh agreed and used magic to allow Ygraine to conceive a child, thus producing a son and heir, Arthur Pendragon. Although Nimueh knew that by using magic to create a life, another life had to be taken in exchange, she claimed that she had not foreseen that it would be Ygraine's life.

Ygraine died in childbirth and the grief-stricken Uther turned on Nimueh, accusing her of treason and banishing her from Camelot. After Ygraine's death, Uther began the Great Purge, ordering the executions of hundreds of sorcerers regardless of how they used their magic.

## Relationships

### Uther Pendragon

> *There's never been anyone or anything he's treasured more than you.*
>
> Gaius, on Uther, to Arthur

Uther and his son have a somewhat turbulent relationship by the time Arthur was old enough to start questioning his father's decisions.

Uther frequently scolds Arthur and treats him harshly, demanding a lot from him. Despite this, however, Arthur is the most important thing in the King's life since his wife Ygraine died, and the two shared a close bond. Believing Arthur was about to die, Uther once said that to him, Arthur was worth "more than this entire kingdom and certainly more than my own life".

Arthur often feels the need to prove himself to his father, believing that he is a "huge disappointment", which Uther denies and asserts that he is extremely proud of his son. Yet the two are often at odds with each other, since Uther, as a more experienced and heavy-handed king, frequently chose only to do what was for the greater good of the kingdom even if it caused others to suffer.

### Leon Gaunnes

> I have fought alongside you many times. There is no one that I would rather die for.
>
> Leon to Arthur

Leon has great respect for Arthur and considered him his best friend.

Leon came to Camelot at the age of 11, three years after the purge, to start his training to become a knight, like his father and brother had (Squire). Arthur is four years old at this point and Leon becomes a big brother figure to him. Their relationship developed over the years as they fought alongside one another and shared countless adventures.

Arthur tried to act as Leons wing man when Lady Anwen first came to Camelot. Arthur sees Leon as a perfect example of what a Camelot knight should be, and looks up to him.

There has been some tension between them at sometimes - due to Leon allowing Arthur to win at things due to his title.

In addition to his loyalty, Leon is a pillar of faith and source of comfort for Arthur, and was not afraid to question him if he felt that he was being unreasonable.

### Morgana Pendragon

Morgana and Arthur grew up together in the court of Camelot and their relationship is strong. On the surface they seemed like siblings, teasing one another mercilessly and trading sarcastic comments. Morgana proves to be Arthur's advisor and moral compass.

Morgana is fiercely protective of Arthur, he in turn does everything in his power to keep her safe and happy.

### Elaine Garlot

Elaines and Arthur's relationship is not as strong than Morgana and Arthur's, even though she also grew up with them. This could be due to their age gap or the fact that Uther favours Morgana and Arthur over Elaine, so they spend more time together.

### Gaius

Arthur respects Gaius' counsel and skill as a physician.

## Abilities

Arthur is an expert swordsmen, being swift and precise, and darts out of the way of his opponents' attacks and immediately counterattacks without any wasted movement, but he is by no means lacking in physical strength either, able to ward off blows from strong and aggressive opponents.

Overall, regardless of his particular speciality being with a sword, very few have been able to fight him on equal footing and best him even if he is wielding another weapon he is skilled with.

Arthur is extremely resilient, and also skilled in the mace, quarterstaff, lance and knife throwing. Arthur is an excellent leader and a talented strategist.

## Trivia

* Arthur speaks Vulgar Latin, basic Classical Latin, Old English, Old French, and Common Brittonic.
* Arthur is right handed.

## In the Legends

**King Arthur** is the central figure of the Matter of Britain, a collection of legends concerning the Celtic and legendary history of Great Britain, especially those focused on Arthur and the knights of the Round Table.