Arthur Pendragon
"I serve the throne, not the man who sits upon it. Emperors die—the Empire endures."
Character Overview
Arthur Pendragon, known as the Sword Saint, is the Imperial Guardian of the Vorundar Empire. He has served three generations of emperors and is famously recognized as the Empire’s Sword, a title earned through his unwavering loyalty to the Golden Throne.
Arthur is a master swordsman of unmatched skill, having surpassed mortal limits by achieving the state of Sword-Mind Union—complete harmony between intent and blade. He wields the holy sword Imperion, the ranked 9th among the Thirty-Two Treasured Weapons.
Abilities & Powers
Heart Sword
A transcendent ability mastered by Sword Saint Arthur upon attaining the state of Sword-Mind Union. When wielding the Heart Sword, his will becomes the blade. If he desires something to be cut— it would be cut.
Unrivalled Swordsmanship
A legendary sword style passed down the Pendragon bloodline, containing five original forms refined to perfection. Arthur, through countless battles and insights, created two more, making it the most complete sword style known to man.
- First Form - Death Pierce
- Second Form - Anhillation
- Third Form - Tempest
- Fourth Form - Gale Sword
- Fifth Form - Eclipse
- Sixth Form - Ruin Sword
- Sevent Form - Calamity Sword
Imperion's Light
An ability that Arthur recieved after being recognized by the Holy sword - Imperion. Imbue his sword with light elemental making him an absolute nightmare for demon worshipers.
Physical Appearance
Arthur Pendragon stands tall with a commanding presence forged through decades of military service. His silver-white hair is swept back in a disciplined style, complementing a well-kept beard that frames his strong, angular jaw.
His piercing eyes are narrow and sharp, reflecting both clarity and a quiet intensity. Arthur’s build is athletic and powerful, with the bearing of a veteran knight who has never allowed age to dull his edge.
He wears full plate armor engraved with the Imperial crest. Draped over his shoulders is a royal blue cloak, fastened with a golden clasp and lined with heavy fur, symbolizing his station and service to the Golden Throne.
At his side rests the holy sword Imperion, housed in a leather scabbard.
Backstory
Born into the fallen Pendragon family, Arthur grew up under the scrutiny and discrimination of the noble class. Despite this, he discovered and mastered his family's long-lost—Unrivaled Swordsmanship, a legendary style containing five perfected forms that none of his predecessors could wield.
Recognizing his potential, Arthur's parents enrolled him in the Royal Military Academy at the age of twelve. There, he met the then-Crown Prince, Marcus Von Arden the third, who recognized his talent and supported his rise through the ranks. Arthur advanced swiftly, eventually becoming the Vice-Commander of the Empire’s army.
After the death of the reigning emperor, Arthur supported Marcus in claiming the throne. The succession was heavily contested, and the empire endured a brutal power struggle before Marcus ultimately prevailed. Though victorious, the civil conflict left deep scars on the empire, a cost Arthur never forgot. He vowed never to involve himself in another succession crisis that risked such destruction.
Arthur was later appointed Knight Commander and entrusted with the holy sword Imperion, in recognition of his loyalty and service. During his service, Arthur dedicated himself to constant training and ultimately achieved the state of Mind-Sword Union, earning him the title of Sword Saint.
Under Emperor Marcus’s command, Arthur led numerous successful campaigns, conquering kingdoms and crushing the empire’s enemies—actions that earned him the title Empire’s Sword.
When Emperor Marcus died without naming a successor, civil war erupted once again. Though courted by all sides, Arthur refused to support any claimant. Instead, he swore loyalty only to the Golden Throne and warned that if the civil war endangered the empire, he would act against the cause—regardless of bloodline.
He voluntarily stepped down as Knight Commander, relinquishing all military authority, and assumed the role of Imperial Guardian—a neutral protector of the throne.
Years later, when Agnus Von Arden ascended to the throne by slaughtering his siblings, Arthur knelt once more, resuming his service to the empire.
Arthur's Oath
By blade and blood, by duty and sacrifice, I pledge my sword—not to crown, nor kin, nor man—but to the Golden Throne. My blade is its will, my life its shield. Until death takes me—or duty ends me—I shall not waver.
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