Uther of Pendragon

Uther of Pendragon
Uther was the father of Arthur, the future King of England.

The Sieges of Terrabil and Tintagil
Uther of Pendragon falls in love with Queen Igraine when her and her husband, the Duke of Tintagil visit. Queen Igraine, however, does not return the feelings and immediately leaves with her husband. Determined, Uther of Pendragon takes his knights and has them lay siege around the towers of Terrabil and Tintagil. Inside Tintagil is the Queen Igraine while the other holds the Duke.

Merlin's Deal
Sir Ulfius, Uther's knight, seeks Merlin because Uther has become sick out of love for Igraine during the siege. Merlin makes a deal with Uther that if he were to help him bed Igraine, Merlin will take the son that will come out of it--and to this, Uther agrees. His physical appearance is altered so that he looks like the Duke of Tintagil and tricks Igraine into sleeping with him.

Arthur's Birth
Igraine finds herself pregnant, however is very confused because she finds out that the Duke had died the night that she had been in bed with him. Uther tells her that he had disguised himself as the Duke of Tintagil because he loved her so much and wanted to sleep with her. Following their deal, Merlin takes Arthur once he is born and has him stay with one of Uther's knights, Sir Ector.

The Death of Uther
Uther becomes ill which causes the kingdom to be very weak. Other kingdoms attack, however Uther wants to be at the battlefront to help. The kingdom wins the battle, however Uther becomes more gravely ill. He is bedridden, and before his death, he declares his son, Arthur, the next heir to the throne.