The Legend of Camelot
The Knights of the Round Table

Arthur returned to his kingdom to build what would be the greatest court ever seen - Camelot.

Camelot took five years to build, and when it was finished Arthur wed Guinevere. Guinevere brought to Camelot a gift from her father: a great oak round table which had once belonged to Uther Pendragon. Now Uther's son, King Arthur, would have it once again.

Arthur and Guinevere were married in a majestic ceremony attended by great men and women from lands near and far. knight Arthur announced the Fellowship of the Round Table, which would give places to the greatest knights in the world.

The wedding festivals and tournament lasted for a week, and the knights who proved themselves in competition earned places at the Round Table, including Lancelot du Lac, who distinguished himself as the knight who defeated all challengers.

The victories and adventures of King Arthur extended throughout Europe. His greatest adventure was the quest for the Holy Grail, which was said to be the cup from which Jesus drank during the Last Supper.

evil knightWhile Arthur was off on one of his adventures, his nephew Mordred started a rebellion in Camelot and seized the kingdom. Arthur was called home to defend his throne, and in a final battle, Arthur and Mordred were both killed, each by the other's sword.

As Arthur lay dying by the side of a lake, he sent a knight to the waters with Excalibur to fulfill his agreement with the Lady of the Lake. The knight threw Excalibur into the water, where it was caught by her hand.

Arthur was then taken away on a ship to Avalon, from which he will someday return.
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