A busy little village appears before your eyes, with people running to and fro. You made it!

You've just arrived at Camelot!

In the Middle Ages, folks loved to recount the events of brave knights. None were braver or more chivalrous than King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, who rode forth on their steeds from the great castle known as Camelot.

The Story of Young Arthur:
Long, long ago in the land of Britain, inside Tintagel Castle, a baby boy named Arthur was born to Igraine and King Uther Pendragon. Because King Uther had used trickery to conceive Arthur, Merlin the Wizard, won rights to raise the child. Merlin placed the boy in the care of Sir Ector, who taught the boy the ways of chivalry and knighthood. Sir Ector’s son, Kay, and Arthur were so close they declared themselves brothers.

One day Excalibur, a beautiful sword with gems, appeared mysteriously in the village. The Lady of the Lake, was the keeper of the sword, and she knew it was time to pass it to Arthur. She placed the sword inside a huge stone by ways of magick. Down through the years, men tried to pull it out with no success.

One morning while at a village tournament, young Arthur walked up to the stone to have his try. With all his might he pulled, and Excalibur suddenly released itself from the stone. It is on this very day, Arthur is pronounced the once and future King of England.

Arthur Grows Up:
The wicked Morgan le Fay, Arthur's half-sister, managed to steal Excalibur, but the good king was able to reclaim the mighty sword. Morgan also managed to cast a spell on her brother, during which she and Arthur conceived a son, Mordred. It is said that Morgan thought by bearing Arthur’s son she could lay claims to his kingdom.

Arthur grew into a fine young king, and married Lady Guinevere at his castle, Camelot. The bravest knights came from all over the lands to live at Camelot. Here, they became special members of a society known as The Order of the Round Table. At the meetings many expeditions were discussed, and one day a special request was brought forward. Twas the quest for the Holy Grail, the cup that the Lord Jesus drank from at the Last Supper.

Many knights agreed to take on the task to redeem the precious goblet. Two knights stood out among all the rest—young Sir Galahad, son of Lancelot, and Sir Percival. These two knights became known as the first “Grail Knights.” Chivalrous knights continued to come and go from the castle of Camelot, as the adventures of the Holy Grail continued onward.

The Queen and Lancelot:
One of King Arthur’s favorite knights was Lancelot, and soon the brave knight became known as the most valiant of all the Round Table Knights. It wasn’t long before the good king discovered that his favorite knight and Queen Quinevere were having a secret love affair. Arthur, with a broken heart, agreed to punish both of the doomed lovers, and during their trial he declared them both to be traitors.

Lancelot escaped and rescued his love, Guinevere. He took her to his castle at Joyous Garde. During this time, King Arthur lead a quest into France on an unsuccessful search for his queen and her knight. The King left his nephew, Mordred in charge of the mighty kingdom.

Later, Guinevere became a nun, and spent the rest of her days in a convent. Lancelot dedicated the rest of his life to fasting and prayer. The other knights broke their oath never to pick up swords against one another, and the Round Table went to humiliation along with all of Camelot.

The End Of An Age:
The wicked Mordred claimed the great King Arthur had fallen in battle, and seized the throne, claiming himself, King Mordred. Arthur returned to the land of Britain only to find that he must engage in battle with his depraved nephew/son. They fought several battles before Mordred mortally wounded the good king at the Battle of Camlan. Arthur, still having a king's strength left in him, managed to sever Mordred's head.

Before Arthur could give up the ghost and die, he had Bevidere return Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. Myth tells that radiant fairies then came to take Arthur to the magical Isle of Avalon, where he was either laid to rest in a deep sleep, or healed completely. No one ever knew for sure, but legend tells he is still asleep, and will one day awaken and be king again.

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