Bandits are criminals such as robbers, outlaws, and slave traders. They may act independently or in organized groups.
History
Aulfric and Sophia hired Terence and his men to attack them in the woods outside Camelot (The Gates of Avalon).
The people of Ealdor were frequently raided by bandits, leaving them in danger of starvation. The bandits were eventually defeated and their leader, Kanen, was killed during the Battle of Ealdor (The Moment of Truth).
Hengist led a group of bandits based near the Mercian border. One of his men, Kendrick, kidnapped Morgana so Hengist could hold her for ransom, then forced Guinevere to pose as Morgana after the latter escaped. Hengist killed Kendrick when he discovered his deception, and was later killed himself when Arthur and Merlin rescued Gwen (Lancelot and Guinevere).
Mordred was taken in by a group of bandits led by the sorcerer Alvarr. Under his direction, the bandits robbed and killed a Camelot patrol recruited Morgana to steal the Crystal of Neahtid. Most of the bandits were killed and Alvarr was captured when Arthur led a raid on their camp, but Mordred managed to escape (The Witch's Quickening).
The Knights of Camelot were frequently attacked by bandits while searching for Morgana, resulting in many deaths. Arthur and Merlin eventually found Morgana in the aftermath of one of these attacks (The Tears of Uther Pendragon).
A group of bandits chased Arthur and Merlin into the Valley of the Fallen Kings (The Crystal Cave).
Arthur was attacked by a pair of bandits while on a quest to obtain the Fisher King's trident (The Eye of the Phoenix).
While on a quest to retrieve the Cup of Life, Merlin, Arthur, and Gwaine were kidnapped by bandits led by the slave trader Jarl (The Coming of Arthur).
Merlin, Gwen, and the Knights of the Round Table rescued Lamia from a bandit camp while returning to Camelot from Longstead (Lamia).
While en route to Ismere, Merlin and Arthur were captured by bandits led by the slave trader Ragnor. They were also reunited with Mordred, who was in Ragnor's employ (Arthur's Bane).
Arthur was ambushed by a pair of bandits after he fell from his horse. The bandits were later revealed to have been hired by Gwen and Morgana, who subsequently framed Tyr Seward for the attempt on Arthur's life (A Lesson in Vengeance).
Merlin and Daegal were attacked by bandits in the Valley of the Fallen Kings, but Merlin easily defeated them with his magic (The Hollow Queen).
While on their way to the Crystal Cave, Merlin and Gwaine were attacked by bandits in the Valley of the Fallen Kings (The Diamond of the Day).
Known Bandits
Bandit | Status | Location | Photo |
---|---|---|---|
Alvarr | Alive | Camelot | |
Enmyria | † | Camelot | |
Gerin | † | Camelot | |
Hengist | † | Mercia | |
Jarl | † | Cenred's Kingdom | |
Kanen | † | Cenred's Kingdom | |
Kendrick | † | Mercia | |
Mordred | † | ||
Ragnor | Alive | Ismere | |
Terence | † | Camelot |
Appearances
- Series 1
- Lancelot (Mentioned only)
- The Gates of Avalon
- The Moment of Truth
- Series 2
- The Once and Future Queen (Mentioned only)
- Lancelot and Guinevere
- The Witch's Quickening
- Series 3
- The Tears of Uther Pendragon: Part One
- The Crystal Cave
- The Castle of Fyrien
- The Eye of the Phoenix
- Queen of Hearts (Mentioned only)
- The Coming of Arthur: Part One
- The Coming of Arthur: Part Two (Mentioned only)
- Series 4
- The Darkest Hour: Part Two (Mentioned only)
- Lamia
- Series 5
- Arthur's Bane
- A Lesson in Vengeance
- The Hollow Queen
- The Diamond of the Day: Part One
Trivia
- Because of its cursed reputation, many bandits base themselves in the Valley of the Fallen Kings (The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Queen, The Diamond of the Day).