Uther Pendragon
Uther Pendragon
King Uther Pendragon was the King of Logres. He was known as an ambitious and a great fighter and leader, stern in his judgments. He came to the throne when his brother, Aurelius Ambrosius, died. He desired to rule all of Britain, not just Logres, and waged wars against invading Saxons and other British kingdoms.
Contents
1 Appearance and Personality
2 Family
3 Notable Vassals
4 History
4.1 452
4.2 487
4.3 489
4.4 491
4.5 492
4.6 493-494
4.7 495
Appearance and Personality
Uther was an energetic and powerfully built man, easily distiguishable by his red hair and beard. A great warrior and leader of men, those who spent time with him knew him to be equally at home on the battlefield or in with one of his many paramores. Brave beyond description, Uther Pendragon was deadset to unify Britain and drive the Saxons out forever.
Towards the end of his life however, his energy waned. With the death of his son Madoc and the subsequent kidnapping of his newborn son, he went to a deep depression.
Family
Madoc ap Uther, bastard son who died during the siege of Terrabil
Queen Ygraine, wife
Lady Margawse, step-daughter
Lady Elaine, step-daughter
Lady Morgan, step-daughter
Notable Vassals
Duke Ulfius of Silchester
Duke Corneus of Lindsey
Earl Roderick of Salisbury
Sir Brastias
History
452
Sired Sir Madoc, his bastard son.
487
Presented the magical sword Excalibur by Merlin, ensuring he is forever victorious as long as he remains righteous.
489
Reconciled with the renegade duke Gorlois of Cornwall, who reaffirmed his vows of loyalty to Uther.
491
Went to war with Duke Gorlois of Cornwall over this violation of hospitality. Lost his only son in the battle. Married Lady Ygraine, Gorlois' wife, a month after the cessation of conflict.
492
Sired a son with Ygraine, who was kidnapped shortly afterwards by Merlin. Sir Hilfbert, Sir Reginald, Sir Tyrone, Sir Tython and Bera were put on trial by the king for aiding Merlin and found innocent; but he exiled Merlin from Logres on pain of death.
493-494
Uther's health took a decline following the loss of both his sons. Nimue, a Lady of the Lake, was called to tend to him.
495
Led the army at the Battle of St Albans while carried on a litter. After killing the Saxon king Eosa, he seemed to make a miraculous recovery. Was able to succesfully defeat the Saxons, but died along with almost all his nobles at the Infamous Feast where he was poisoned.
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King Uther Pendragon
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Coat Of Arms Vert Two Addorsed Dragons Or
Full Name Uther Pendragon
Culture Cymric
Region Logres
Social Class King
Land Owned Kingdom of Logres
Gender Male
Family Characteristic Keen Sighted
Year Born 438
Year Squired 453
Year Knighted 457
Year(s) Married 491 Lady Ygraine
Heir(s) Unnamed son
Bastards Prince Madoc ap Uther (dead)
Spouses
Ygerne de Tintagel
(spouse)
Siblings
Children
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