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King Lot is the theorized current ruler of what was once Cenred's kingdom, replacing King Cenred who was killed under Morgause's orders. He is theorized as Cenred's successor as Tristan mentions "Lot's kingdom" is in the plains beyond the mountains bordering the Forest of Ascetir, with the Forest of Ascetir known to border Cenred's kingdom. Lot also rules over many villages in this kingdom, including Ealdor.

History[]

At some point after the death of King Cenred, Lot took the throne of his kingdom, though it is unknown whether the two are related, or if King Lot conquered the kingdom. After becoming the king, Lot was rumored to decorate his castle, with the severed heads of his enemies.

Personality[]

He was described by Tristan as a person who dislikes strangers, known to cut off the heads of his enemies and hangs them on his walls. This reveals that he had traits of a cruel yet strong and brutal leader. (The Sword in the Stone).

Trivia[]

  • It was implied by his mention from Tristan in The Sword in the Stone that Lot may have made an appearance later in the show, but he never did.
  • It is unknown how Lot and Cenred are related (or even if they are related at all), though it can be presumed that they are because Lot succeeded Cenred as the King of Essetir.
  • In the legend, King Lot was the father of Gwaine, Agravaine, Gaheris and Gareth, though not Gwaine or Agravaine, it is unknown if Gaheris and/or Gareth are his children in this canon.

In the Legend[]

King Lot was ruler over Gododdin in Northern Britain. While Lot was held hostage at Uther's Court, Lot and Anna-Morgause had a wild love-affair, resulting in the birth of their son Gawaine. Lot was then married to Anna Morgause and they had three more sons: Agravaine, Gaheris, and Gareth. As adults, all four of Lot and Anna-Morgause's sons became knights of Arthur's court. 

When King Uther fell ill, Lot became the leader of the British forces against the Saxons under Octa and Eosa. Lot was one of the principal kings that refused to accept Arthur when he pulled forth the sword and was crowned as Uther's successor. In the ensuing civil war, Lot was one of the main opposing kings, often holding the other kings together by the sheer strength of his personality. In the struggle between Arthur and Rience, Arthur did battle before Terrabil against King Lot and Rience's brother, Nero. Merlin deceived Lot with a tale of prophecy causing Lot to arrive on the battlefield late.

In the final assault, Lot was slain by Pellinore. Lot, along with his fellow kings slain in the battle, were interred in the Church of Saint Stephen's in Camelot. Arthur made Lot's tomb richer than the other kings and had Merlin create an image of each of the kings in laton and copper overgilt with gold, each holding a taper that burnt eternally, and over the twelve an image of Arthur holding a sword. Lot's death was be avenged by his son, Gawaine.

Kings of Albion
Arthur Pendragon † • Uther Pendragon † • GodwynBayardHelios † • LotCenred † • Caerleon † • OdinOlafFisher King † • Bruta † • AlinedRodor
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