The Lion Kings Tale
Summary
A sword in the stone. The one who draws it will be crowned king of Albion. All the lords and knights tried and failed. None of them were worthy. But a young lady was. A person who would build a dynasty to last for all time. She pulled the sword and united the kingdom under her rule. She fought off the armies of the other nations, she was the only person to ever beat the legendary hero in one on one combat, The only city to ever fend off the armies of demons and gain the respect of the demon lord. She was a great warrior, the greatest warrior. But a warrior whose hubris tore down all she built.
The rejection of her son lead to rebellion. A rebellion that broke the round table, destroyed Albion and took her life.
Historical Basis
Millennia ago, aeons before the creation of paradise the king of albion died and his heir could not be found so the great wizard Merlin placed an enchantment on a sword and placed it in a stone. Only the king's true heir could draw the sword. A young woman named Artoria Pendragon drew the sword and was crowned as king. She brought the kingdom back to prominence in the international community. She built a kingdom that would last forever. However when her son began to question about his right to throne when Artoria died she told him that he wasn't ready. This lead to a rebellion that destroyed Albion and killed Artoria.
Spread
This myth is known by most people in paradise. It is a story told to children as a tale of great arrogance.
Variations & Mutation
People don't believe that any mortal could survive outside of Paradise so some people have begun to believe that this isn't a tale of a mortal king but instead a tale of gods.
Cultural Reception
This version of the myth is only really retold by angels and dragonborn. The Zora, Roc Roc and orcs have their own version of the myth.
In Literature
There are songs, poems and books about the tale. There is also the holy text: Roar of the Lion King
In Art
Paintings of the lion king, the devil witch and the knight of treachery are some of the most coveted pieces of art in Paradise
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