Arthur Pendragon

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Arthur Pendragon, son of late King Uther, is the high king of Albion, ruler of her people, protector of her honor, and the slayer of her enemies. Known by many as Arthur the Virtuous, or Arthur the Just, he has devoted his life to uplifting the people of Albion by building infrastructure vital to their livelihoods. Thanks to his acts in the civil war, thousands of lives and homesteads were spared destruction. With the assistance of close friends and allies, the Knights of the Circle, he was able to defeat and overthrow King Uther and restore peace and prosperity to the lands. Countless roads, farms, wells, and other constructions have been built by the colossi armies under the direction of new young king. He's even gone so far as to use Excalibur (his personal colossus) in combination with his innate wind magic to regulate weather in the region. Widely loved and revered by his people as a true hero and leader, he wears their adoration with joy and pride, and it is a mantle of responsibility he enthusiastically bears.

Personality
For all his compassion, there are none who would call him merciful. He shows no restraint when eradicating true evil, using the utmost of his skill and abilities to cut down any who stand against his justice. Although he is hard to shift to wrath, his rage is a horror to behold, like an unstoppable storm of destruction.

When he's not destroying evil, he has a kind heart, and derives great pleasure from assisting others in need. Unfortunately, his haplessly direct methods often lead to greater problems and accidents as a consequence. He feels compelled to do what's right, even in trying and compromising circumstances, and feels he has an obligation to use his power for those who have none.

History
Uther Pendragon was an ailing king. He was also widely despised among his subjects, allies, and even his own sons. His general selfishness and lack of control over his desires caused him to snub innumerable influential people over his life. As illness began taking him, all those people began hemming in around him intently, like buzzards to a fresh kill. They wanted him to die. Uther's sons groomed themselves for the throne, and prepared for war, as their disputes would inevitably devolve into bloodshed. It was at this time, in his weakest hour, that Uther was approached by a dark mage. The mage claimed to have the secret of immortality- a secret in blood, stolen from the mighty black dragon king himself. By killing his unworthy sons and consuming their blood, he could extend his life and expand his magical powers... King Uther, weary of death and paranoid of his treacherous sons' designs, conceived of a plan.

When he called his three sons forth to appoint the new king, he had his honor guard betray and execute them. By consuming their blood, Uther was able to absorb their vitality and magical power. A health-emboldened Uther proclaimed himself to be thr God-King, and that it was his destiny to rule over Albion for all time. This insane declaration created fractures in the power structure of the kingdom, and numerous factions began competing for control- some allied with Uther, with others seeking to overthrow him, and most being little more than victims of the conflict.