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Sir Bedivere
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Sir Bedivere
Bedivere is one of the earliest characters to be associated with the Arthurian cycle, and is described as Bedwyr Bedrydant (Bedwyr of the Perfect Sinews), a handsome, one-handed knight under Arthur's command. His father is given as Pedrawd or Bedrawd, and his children as Amhren and Eneuawg, both members of Arthur's court.In the Life of St. Cadog, he was one of Arthur's entourage sent to pursue King Gwynllyw of Gwynllwg after he had abducted St. Gwladys from her father's court in Brycheiniog. Bedivere is also recorded in the Black Book of Carmarthen as having fought at the unlocated Battle of Tryfrwyd.Bedivere is a prominent character in the tale of Culhwch and Olwen, in which he appears at the head of Arthur's court list with his friend Cei and is described as the handsomest man in the world , and the wielder of a magic lance.
Arthur is thus assured that the sword has been returned. Upon the death of Arthur, Bedivere enters a hermitage, where he spends the remainder of his life. It is implied that both King Arthur and Queen Guinevere lie beside each other in or near this hermitage.
Members:
- Thomas Battung
- Christopher Mallada
- Joseph Pangelinan
History
Characteristics
Later on, He is one of Arthur's loyal allies and helps Arthur and Kay fight the Giant of Mont St. Michel, and joins Arthur in his war against Emperor Lucius of Rome. Bedivere and Arthur are among the few survivors of the Battle of Camlann. After the battle, at the request of the mortally wounded king, Bedivere throws Excalibur back to the Lady of the Lake. However, he does this only after twice thinking the sword too valuable to Britain to throw into the water. When he reports that nothing in particular happened, King Arthur admonishes him, for Arthur knows that the mystical sword would create some supernatural event.
- One-Handed
- Excellent Warrior
- Handsome
- Brave
- Skilled Wielder of the Spear
- Great Knight
- Skilled with Sword
- Superhumanly Fast
He was the last Knight left alive on the field of the battle against Sir Mordred at Slaughterbridge, near Tintagel. When King Arthur received his death wound he deputed Sir Bedivere to return his sword Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake at Dosmary Pool near Tintagel. Throwing the sword into the lake there came a hand and an arm up out of the water, caught the sword by the hilt and then vanished beneath the water.
Personal Details
Death
- Sir Bedivere, born no later than 495 A.D.
- Real Name: Bedwyr Bedrydant, meaning Bedivere of the Perfect Sinews
- Occupation: King Arthur's marshal, and one of the Knights of the Round Table
Family
Father: Bedrawt
Brother: Sir Lucan
Cousin: Sir Griflet
Son: Amhren
Daughter: Eneuawg