Lower Town

“Patrol the market and the Lower Town. No one is to leave their homes.”
— Uther Pendragon^[src]

The Lower Town was a suburb in the city of Camelot. Located on the outskirts of the citadel, it was home to most of the city's lower class residents and was where many merchants, tradesmen, and craftsmen plied their trades.

Notable former residents include Queen Guinevere Pendragon, Sir Elyan, and Tom the blacksmith.

History

Merlin walked through the Lower Town when he first arrived in Camelot (The Dragon's Call).

When the city of Camelot was stricken with a magical plague, most of the victims were from the Lower Town. Uther ordered Arthur to conduct a door-to-door search for evidence of sorcery, then later imposed a curfew and ordered that the area be cordoned off to stop the disease from spreading (The Mark of Nimueh).

Uther also imposed a curfew on the Lower Town when the Curse of the Unicorn destroyed Camelot's food and water supply (The Labyrinth of Gedref).

Because of its outlying nature, the Lower Town was often the first to fall during major invasions such as the Fall of Camelot. It suffered extensive damage during Cornelius Sigan's Attack and the Great Battle for Camelot, and was set on fire during the Second Fall of Camelot (The Curse of Cornelius Sigan, The Tears of Uther Pendragon, The Coming of Arthur, The Sword in the Stone).

The Lower Town also suffered many casualties during the Dorocha's Attack. It later became a place of refuge for villagers seeking shelter and protection from the Dorocha (The Darkest Hour).

Known Locations

Location	Description	Photo
Apothecary's Shop	A shop selling medicines, potions, and poisons.
Catacombs	Cemetery
Guinevere's House	Former home of Queen Guinevere Pendragon, Sir Elyan, and Tom.
Market	A collection of stalls selling a range of goods, including provisions, livestock, and other commodities.
Pig Sty	An enclosure for pigs.
Stocks	Wooden devices used a form of physical punishment involving public humiliation.
The Rising Sun	A combination inn/tavern located near the gate to the citadel. It was a popular spot for Knights and visitors.
Tom's Forge	A forge owned and operated by Tom the blacksmith and later his son Elyan.
Gelda Seward's Bakery	A bakery owned and operated by Gelda Seward.

Known Residents

Resident	Status	Distinction
Annie	Alive	One of Aredian's witnesses.
Beatrice	Alive	One of Aredian's witnesses.
Cathryn	Alive	Unknowingly witnessed Merlin's magic.
Eldred	Alive	Unable to pay Lady Catrina's tax.
Elyan	†	Blacksmith Son of Tom Brother of Gwen
Evoric	Alive	Owner of The Rising Sun.
Forridel	Alive	Ally of the Druids.
Gelda Seward	Alive	Mother of Tyr Seward.
Guinevere Pendragon	Alive	Seamstress Daughter of Tom Sister of Elyan Former maidservant to the Lady Morgana Current Queen of Camelot
Rose	Alive	Wife of Tom the miner.
Rowena	Alive	One of Aredian's witnesses.
Stallholder	Alive	Merchant Betrayed Cerdan to the Knights of Camelot.
The Apothecary	Alive	Local Apothecary
Tom	†	Blacksmith Father of Gwen and Elyan
Tom (Miner)	Alive	Husband of Rose Miner who discovered Cornelius Sigan's Tomb.
Tyr Seward	†	Royal Stablehand