Life in Camelot

Long before the tranquility of the infamous Camelot, the land of Briton was heavily at war. The new, innocent King Arthur, depending on Merlin and Excalibur to carry him through, had to fight 12 battles before peace fell over the land. Bloodshed filled the land for many years, as the conflicts wouldn't cease.

After defeating the numberous British and Saxton King's, prosperity and wealth spread throughout Camelot for twelve more years. During this time, the King desired new adventures and victories abroad. He started the building of his palace, a suitable palce for him and his Knights of the Round Table to engage in liveliness, entertainment, and pursuit. This was the starting point for the Love of Gwinevere, Lancelot's Betrayal, Quest for the Holy Grail, and countless other scandals of the Arthurian Kingdom.

Arthur Meets Gwenevere

Daughter of King Laodegan of Carmalide, Wife of Arthur, Mistress to Lancelot. After long battle of Carmalide and Ireland, King Arthur and his knights were sent to bath by the ladies of the court. Later they were conducted to marvelous entertainment, at which they were still served by the same servants. Arthur's servant was Princess Gwenevere.

King Laodegan, excited to meet the heroes of Camelot, and in hope of Arthur's temptation to Gwenevere, presented his daughter to the King. Meanwhile, neglecting Merlin's prediction of her latter infidelity and outcome of , the two were united as one. A magnificant feast was ordered that adjourned in seven days. At the end of that time, the enemy of Laodegan arrived again, reinstating battle, forcing the new Queen to relinquish her King.

"Gwenevere"

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

"Leodogran, The King Of Cameliard,
Had one fair daughter, and none other child,
And she was fairest of all flesh on earth,
Gwenevere, and in her his one delight."

"For all men, like his birth;
and could he find
A woman in her womanhood as great
As he was in his manhood, the he sang,
The twain together well might change the world."

During this time, five young heroes, aside an army of plenty, were on their way to Camelot, in pursuit of becoming knights. These men were nephews of Arthur, sons of King Lot, former enemy of Arthur. They were Gawain, and his three brothers, and Galachin, nephew, son of King Nanters. Gawain the leader, led the legion for three days to London, straight into enemy lands. Short battle befell the convoy, until the Londoners came to their rescue. The enemy fled in every direction, and Gawain and army, entered London gratefully.

The Battle of Mount Badon, the last and historic battle Arthur had to face for several years. It, however, was the climax of King Arthur's reign as King of Britian. Empowering him from all aspects, he returned home, to reconstruct his empire. The Once and Future King, had established a grand kingdom, known as Camelot for all (then and now) to love.

It is told that the king and queen had several legitimate sons and daughters, and Arthur to have several illegitimate children by Morgan Le Fay, Morguase, and many others.

Lancelot du Lac

Lancelot, son of King Ban of Benwick, father of Galahad, is also known as Lancelot of the Lake. Fostered by the Lady of the Lake, he is known as the greatest of King Arthur's knights. At the age of 18, he was taken to the Court of King Arthur, to engage his approval of knighthood, instantly made an incredible impression on the commoners of Camelot. He was an expert in jousting, as well as swordmanship. He rose to be the First Knight of the Round Table.

Destined to forsake his king, and form a liason with Queen Gwenevere. The timeless love between Lancelot and Gwenevere, is the most prominate and memorable tale of The Legend of King Arthur. Lancelot was sought after by several women however. Elaine the Lily Maid of Astolat died due to Lancelot's rejection. Another Elaine is the daughter of King of Pelles of Ebrauc (York). Delirious from injury, Landelot mistook her for Gwenevere, and conceived Sir Galahad. Sir Lancelot du Lac left the realm of Camelot, but returned years later, and resume his affiar witht he queen. Eventually, the tow were caught together, by Sir Mordred. Gwenevere was sent to be burnt at the stake, and Lancelot exiled forever. He returned to Camelot only to recue Gwenevere for death. War between Arthur and Lancelot ignited but ceased at Mordred's uprising.

Merlin

A magician, prophet and advisor, crucial to the reign of Arthur. According to legend, Merlin was known to have no human father, and the illegitimate son of Royal Princess of Dyfed. He was the creation of an evil spirit, that had intimacy with sleeping women. Intended for evil, Merlin escaped his fate through babtism at an early age.

Merlin, along withVotigern, Prince and Uther Pendragon, served King Arthur in every angle of his life. He was the key instrument in Arthur's birth, and prophecized his death by the hands of Sir Mordred. Merlin, the maker of Stonehenge, is attributed to the creation of the Round Table, originally made for King Uther. Other tales include his love affiar with the Lady of the Lake, and how he taught her all his magical powers. Soon after, she became much more powerful than Merlin. The Lady determined not to be prisoner of Merlin, cast a spell, encasing the sorceror in a glass cave, and leaving him for decades.

Merlin lived for several more years. Upon his death, Merlin is said to be buried beneath Merlin's Mound at Marlborough College, at Wiltshire, or Bryn Myrddin (Merlin's Hill) near Carmathen in Wales.

Morgawse

Sister to Morgana le Fay, and half sister to Arthur, wife of King Lot of Orkney. After the Battle of Bedegraine, Arthur met with the former enemy, to make peace with King Lot and other rebels. And while signing the treay, King Arthur fell in love with the wife of King Lot. One night when King Lot had went to meet with the squad of the Black Cross, Arthur snuck into her room. Morgawse, thinking it was her husband, embraced Arthur, and conceived Mordred.

The following morning, Arthur revealed the truth to the queen. Both vowed to never speak of it again, until the death of her husband. Morgawse made peace with King Arthur, and left for Camelot. After many years of calculating Mordred's rise to the throne, Morgawse was vanquished from the estate. Eventually, Sir Mordred would be the final force to Arthur's demise, at the Battle of Camlann.

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