Lord Bayard of Mercia is the king of Mercia in the country of Albion.
Biography
He warred with King Uther Pendragon for a time before agreeing to a peace treaty, but his effort was temporarily stymied when he was framed by the sorceress Nimueh for the attempted assassination of Arthur Pendragon. Bayard was therefore imprisoned for "poisoning" the prince. Bayard's forces were poised to attack Camelot for his imprisonment, but the truth was discovered by Gaius in time to prevent war and Bayard was released.
Bayard's coat of arms.
After Uther discovered Bayard was innocent, peace was reestablished between Camelot and Mercia (The Poisoned Chalice).
When Bayard heard of Uther's marriage to Lady Catrina, he planned on honouring it by paying a personal visit to Camelot (Beauty and the Beast).
Agravaine told Arthur that his victory against Caerleon was not enough to deter the likes of Odin and Bayard and the countless others who covet Camelot's wealth, suggesting that he should force Caerleon to accept a treaty on his terms (His Father's Son).
Appearances
- Series 1
- The Poisoned Chalice
- Series 2
- Beauty and the Beast: Part Two (Mentioned only)
- Series 4
- His Father's Son (Mentioned only)
Trivia
- "Bayard" is also the name for a legendary horse.
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