Single Combat is a duel between two single warriors, either as a result of a formal challenge or, in times of war, as representatives of opposing armies.
Rules & Procedure[]
A knight will typically issue a challenge by throwing a gauntlet on the ground. If they have a specific opponent in mind, they will toss the gauntlet at their feet. Otherwise, any knight who wants to may accept the challenge.
According to the Knight's Code, once a challenge has been accepted, the knight must see it through themself. Another knight cannot take their place (Excalibur).
The Code also states that women are not prohibited from issuing a challenge (The Sins of the Father).
In the event of war, the right of single combat may be invoked in place of a battle. The warring kingdoms each choose a champion to represent their army in a duel, with the outcome accepted as the battle's outcome (His Father's Son).
Known Duels[]
| Duel | Circumstances | Victor | Photo |
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| Owain vs Tristan de Bois | Owain accepted Tristan de Bois' challenge. | Tristan de Bois | 
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| Pellinore vs Tristan de Bois | Pellinore accepted Tristan de Bois' challenge. | Tristan de Bois | 
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| Uther vs Tristan de Bois | After Arthur challenged Tristan de Bois, Uther drugged him and took his place. | Uther Pendragon | 
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| Arthur vs Morgause | Morgause challenged Arthur. | Morgause | 
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| Arthur vs Uther | Arthur challenged Uther. | Arthur Pendragon | 
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| Olaf vs Arthur | Arthur offended Olaf's honour. | Arthur Pendragon | 
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| Arthur vs Derian | Arthur invoked the right of single combat after Caerleon declared war against Camelot. | Arthur Pendragon | 
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Appearances[]
- Series 1
- Excalibur
- Series 2
- The Sins of the Father
- Sweet Dreams
- Series 4
- His Father's Son