Arthur and his remaining men Lancelot, Bors, Tristan, Gawain, Galahad and Dagonet - are expecting discharge from the service of the Empire after faithfully serving for 15 years . However, they are dispatched on a final and possibly suicidal mission by Bishop Germanius in the freezing winter to rescue an important Roman family, which includes the Pope's godson, from impending capture by the invading Saxons, who are led by their chief Cerdic and his son Cynric. The knights are charged with this rescue because Rome is retiring from Britain, now considered an indefensible outpost.
In the course of this mission, Arthur encounters a Woad, Guinevere. Guinevere takes Arthur to meet with Merlin, and Arthur is revealed to be half Celt (on His mother's side). His famous sword, Excalibur, is also shown to be his Father's, which he drew from the tombstone on Uther's burial mound as a boy in an effort to rescue his mother who died during a Woad attack.
The Roman family is rescued, but the party soon encounter the Saxons at an ice-covered lake. The knights stay behind to hold up the Saxons and allow the refugees to escape. Greatly outnumbered, Arthur, Guinevere and the knights attempt to repel them; the battle is won when Dagonet runs to the middle of the ice and breaks it with an axe, at the cost of his life — however, many Saxons are killed.
Struck by Rome leaving its subjects to the mercy of the Saxons, Arthur is further disillusioned when he learns that Bishop Pelagius, whose teachings about the equality of all men inspired the brotherhood of his Round Table — has been executed as a heretic by order of Bishop Germanius himself. Guinevere convinces Arthur that what he chooses to do is what will make him remembered, as well as implying to Arthur she is in love with him.
In due course, Arthur and his remaining men forsake Roman citizenship and form an alliance with the Woads to fight the Saxons. In the climatic battle, the Battle of Badon Hill, the Woads catapult flaming missiles at the Saxon army, and when they enter battle, Guinevere engages in combat with Cynric. Cerdic fights and kills Tristan before facing Arthur himself. Meanwhile, Guinevere disarms Cynric, but Lancelot interrupts and duels Cynric alone. As they fight, Cynric shoots him with a crossbow. Though mortally wounded, Lancelot manges to kill Cynric, and he himself dies with Guinevere at his side. Arthur kills Cerdic. As the smoke clears, Arthur weeps over his fallen comrades.
This all ends with Arthur and Guinevere's marriage. Merlin then proclaims him to be their king. King Arthur and his remaining knights promise to lead the Britons, united with the defeat of the Saxons and retreat of the Romans, against future invaders.
Okay, this can go one of two ways. Either a one x one with someone who is willing to play Arthur, and a mix of the other characters.
OR
A group, roleplay.
Either way I want loyal roleplayers please, not sparse replies.
RULES & STUFF
@ This is set in 467 A.D, so there is no technology, no creature comforts.
@ Real pictures to head your post please.
@ NOTHING anime.
@ Any questions, just ask.
@ A minimum of one paragraph please. I know certain situations only need a simple few words, ands ist quality not quantity, but please try.
