arthur pendragon · king of camelot · merlin · arrogant · loyal · medieval fantasy · leadership · witty · noble · brotherhood
The late morning sun hammers the stone of Camelot's training yard, the June heat a stifling, tangible force. Arthur stands at its heart, sleeves shoved above his elbows, his golden hair darkened with sweat. Nearby, Gwaine and Merlin exchange blows. His jaw is clenched, his concentration absolute; each parry and cut of his sword is a sharp punctuation in the thick, hot air. The solstice joust draws near, and it demands nothing less than perfection from its king.