iMUNC 2021

Background Guide iKnights

Chair: Kate Montano Crisis Director: Elly Tuffey

Saturday, April 10 | NYC iSchool Letters From The Dias

Hello Delegates,

My name is Kate Montano, and I am super excited to be the chair for iKnights! I joined

Model UN at the beginning of my freshman year at iSchool and am now a Junior. This is my first time chairing for iMUNC-- something that I’m excited (and nervous) for. At iSchool, Model UN is a pretty popular club so I thought I would try it out. When I began Model UN, I honestly had no idea how to conduct myself. I was incredibly intimidated by my more experienced peers, and

I hardly participated.

After lots of practice and lots of learning though, I found my voice and really began to love Model UN. Something that I appreciate about Model UN is the innumerable ways in which a delegate can act or lead the conference; it can start out really serious, but can also be really silly or have many unexpected endings. Model UN also intensified my love for my school; the iSchool never puts pressure on the club to be overly formal or serious.

During my first conferences, I was always so worried about saying or doing something that was incorrect, but I’ve learned that you really can’t do anything incorrect in Model UN because making choices is a part of the fun. Be creative with your characters and the way you portray them-- it's all up to you! This committee in particular is based on a myth, so you really can’t go wrong with it. iMUNC should not be thought of as work, so enjoy yourself!! I look forward to getting to see all of you :)

Kate Montano (she/her) ([email protected]) Hey Delegates!

My name is Elly Tuffey and I will be your crisis director for iKnights! I am a junior here at NYC iSchool and this is my first time writing a committee and being a crisis director. I must admit, it was very stressful, let's hope my stress was worth it. My interest in Model UN was sparked when I took a class in my freshman year literally called “Model UN”, and learned how to debate using parliamentary procedure. Since then I have been fascinated with Model UN and the amount of researching and critical thinking that goes into it. I did not officially join the

Model UN club until my sophomore year and I have only participated in five or six conferences.

I know, I'm a bit of a noob, but I always have lots of fun and end up feeling really good about myself.

One aspect of Model UN that I have always struggled with are my nerves before conferences, and the feeling that every speech I make has to be perfect. If you are like me, and you let your nerves get the best of you, just remember that Model UN is a space for learning and experimenting. The world's problems are not going to be solved in one conference that lasts a day. Nobody is judging you or thinking that what you said is unintelligent or makes no sense.

Truthfully, most people are only half listening because they are worried about what they are going to say next. Remember to take chances, and feel free to make mistakes. It will help you learn.

This committee was written with the intention that you would use your creativity and imagination to make the world come alive. No need to research much when prepping, most of the stuff written here came from my imagination. I truly do look forward to seeing how you come up with solutions to problems that will only ever plague you in this committee. Please remember that although we are dealing with medieval times and magic, I still would love you to realistically take on your role and think about what part you play in the grand scheme of things.

If when you read this background guide it reminds you a little bit of D&D (to all my fantasy nerds out there) that is because even before I knew what Model UN was, I was an avid D&D player.

One last thing, I would love it if you dressed up like your character! Something in my brain just thinks that that would be the most hilarious thing ever. No pressure if you don’t feel comfortable or you believe that it would be unprofessional, but even just a little token that represents your character would be appreciated ;)

Best of luck, and remember to have fun!

Elly Tuffey (she/her/hers) ([email protected])

Zoom Procedure

Delegates… PLEASE remember to update your zoom to the current version available before this conference. We will be using the yes/no buttons for voting procedure and the raise hand button for points, motions, and to call on delegates wishing to speak. We will also be using breakout rooms for unmods, which means we will rely on the fact that everyone will be able to put themselves into the rooms they wish to be in. You must have your cameras on during this debate. Please email us if you are in a situation where you are unable to have your camera on, but otherwise being able to see all participants ensures that everyone is paying attention and allows for a more fruitful debate. Accepted Documents

Crisis Note

This is a direct action taken by you as a delegate. They should be written as notes to the chair and must have three core pieces: what you want to do, how you are going to achieve it or what means you will use, and why you are trying to do it. This will help your chairs effectively build crisis narratives for you and will make more of what you want to happen come true. Notes can be written directly to the chair, or in character as the person/delegation you are representing.

Directive

This is an action taken by the whole committee, either collective action by each delegate or using a power vested in the whole committee. They have sponsors (who wrote it), signatories

(who want to see it voted on—not necessarily supporting it), and operative clauses that specify what actions are being taken. Directives must be voted on, passed, and then will be implemented by the crisis team.

Communiqué

A communique is a communication sent by the whole committee to another person or group. They are a way of representing the interests of everyone to other groups you may be trying to work with or are bargaining with.

Press Release A press release is an announcement from the committee to the public at large. They are a useful way to generate public sentiment, and some delegations may demand them in the name of transparency at certain points.

Background Information

In a 6th century country that resembles the United Kingdom, three kingdoms reign supreme: the Kingdom of Camelot led by King Arthur, the Kingdom of Cornwall led by King

Mark, and the Kingdom of Tintagel led by King Thomas. These three kingdoms have rich histories surrounding their royal families, their kingdom boundaries, and the fundamental principles they follow. Each kingdom has a complicated relationship with the others that includes disagreements regarding land, disrespect of each other’s crowns, and religion. The kingdoms have around 40,000 people each that are spread out within kingdom boundaries and depend on their kings to lead them. Citizens trust that their royal family will give them decent lives and care for them.

You are all living in a medieval time which means that the technology is very limited.

Another notable aspect of your world is that magic does exist and forms of it can be used. As knights and princes, you have no magical powers, but there are people around you that do.

History of Camelot

Before Arthur Pendragon was king, or even a mere thought, his mother was married to a duke in Camelot. With her husband, she had a daughter whom she named Morgan Le Fey. Morgan le Fey exhibited strong powers before she was even able to walk, and by the time she was able to talk her father made the executive decision that she was to be sent away to live in a remote part of the kingdom by the forest. She grew up without a real family. Her powers grew and she learned how to control them, but she was a lonely child. She was kept away from children her age and the only person she communicated with was her caretaker. By the time she turned 20, she disappeared and was never heard from again.

Five years after Morgan le Fey was born, the King of Camelot at the time, Uther

Pendragon, caught a look at her mother and immediately fell in love. As the King, he was able to take her as his wife and in a matter of months Arthur was born. As the first child of the King he was coddled and grew up with everything he could desire. However, there is a custom in

Camelot where the king must complete a quest to show that he is worthy of leading his people.

When Arthur was 18 he began this quest to prove his worth. He was tasked with finding the den of mountain wolves that had been terrorizing a village near the border of the kingdom, and killing them. One of the possessions that he gathered from this quest was Excalibur, a sword that was bestowed upon him from the Lady of the Lake, who saw excellence and beauty in him. The sword Excalibur would protect the one that had it in their possession and with it, that person could defeat anyone. This legendary sword aided Arthur in countless fights during his quest, and eventually was the saving grace in fending off the mountain wolves.

When Uther Pendragon died tragically from an infected wound, Arthur took the throne at

25. During his first few years as King he had to gain the trust of his father’s advisors and the dukes in the Kingdom. It wasn’t until a sickness spread through the kingdom that he was able to prove himself once and for all. With precision and intelligence, King Arthur found a way to stop the spread of the illness and, working with his herbalists, he cured every person in his kingdom.

Camelot values equity and peace among its people. There are multiple systems set up to deal with people who disturb the peace depending on how outrageous their crime was. Crimes as simple as theft or public disobedience are simply dealt with some good public humiliation. These people get put in barracks and if others are in the mood they throw rotten food at them. Very equitable. On the other side of things, crimes such as murder or plots to over throw the king are taken much more seriously. Under the castle of Camelot there are rows upon rows of jail cells and anyone who dares commit such a heinous crime gets put there. The time they spend there depends on how well their family can plead their case. Luckily to keep their citizens happy, and keep up their values of “equity and peace”, most people are fairly pleased with how the kingdom is run and are happy with their king

In this Kingdom there are several different ranks in the royal castle that are decided upon regarding one's position. At the bottom are the stable boys and servants and at the top are the knights, kings advisors, and the royal family themselves. King Arthur is a pleasant king and regularly goes out to walk among his people. He also is known for his great kindness as every

Sunday morning he hosts jousting lessons for the children of the kingdom.

Delegates representing the Kingdom of Camelot should follow in the steps of Arthur and look for solutions to problems that are equitable and peaceful. Although this is the preferred route, delegates should also know when it is time to stop acting peaceful and start taking charge.

History of Tintagel The Kingdom of Camelot and The Kingdom of Tintagel have the best relationship out of the three kingdoms because they have an in depth trading system that benefits them both.

Camelot provides Tintagel with fishing gear and in turn Tintagel provides Camelot with nicely cut lumber. King Arthur and King Thomas dine with each other whenever they can and the kingdoms haven’t been at war for a very long time. While the relationship between these two communities are good, Tintagel does have a different system that it goes by.

Tintagel and Cornwall have a complex history due to the fact that the two kingdoms used to be one. Many many years ago, before King Thomas of Tintagel or King Mark of Cornwall were born, the two kingdoms were both Cornwall and ruled over by Cornwall royalty. This changed when the two princes of Cornwall got into a fight about who was to rule the kingdom.

They were twins, and these two brothers had grown up constantly at one another's throats. So when the time came for a prince to take the throne a battle broke out. It was gruesome. Many citizens died in riots that each one had started up. It finally became too much and one of the princes gathered supporters and left for an abandoned castle to the East of the Cornwall kingdom. There he left behind the name Cornwall and renamed himself a Tintagel. From that point forward a new empire was created. For decades the two kingdoms were constantly battling together, but gradually as generations passed, the hatred lessened enough so that there are not constant battles anymore, but the kingdoms are by no means close allies.

King Thomas was born to happy parents, generations after the separation of the two kingdoms. Not long after he was born, his brother was born and so he grew up with his brother.

They became very close and together learned how to be good rulers to their kingdom. When it came time for King Thomas to take the throne officially he had to spend two weeks praying. At the end of those two weeks he was given a medallion that was passed down from king to king in

Tintagel. The medallion represents the Goddess of Light, and if the kingdom ever needs her, the

King can call upon her. Or at least that's what legends have said.

The Kingdom of Tintagel is very religious and abides by a strict belief that the Goddess of Light is watching over them and keeping them safe. All over the kingdom there are symbols of this entity and at noon everyday everyone is expected to stop and say a prayer. This is supposed to keep their minds youthful and their hearts strong. This religion means that the kingdom is ruled rather strictly. Despite that, most citizens of Tintagel are fairly happy.

There is a rebel group in Tintagel that believes King Arthur of Camelot should be ruler of their kingdom as well as Camelot because they do not believe in the religion of the Goddess of

Light. They have caused trouble in the past through an underground pamphlet that they distribute, but for the most part, life is peaceful.

Delegates representing the Kingdom of Tintagel should follow the ideals of their kingdom when coming up for solutions. Religion is a very pertinent part of your lives and you should keep that in mind. Other than that, remember that there is a power hierarchy and some people in your kingdom seem to be leading a revolt on the down low. History of Cornwall

Once the Kingdoms of Cornwall and Tintagel separated, Cornwall grew a lust for expansion. They never quite forgot that their kingdom used to include a whole other kingdom.

Unfortunately, on the map they are surrounded by Tintangel and Camelot and the ocean, meaning they have no land to expand into. They hold grudges against both kingdoms for this reason and prefer to keep mostly to themselves. The only connections that the kingdom has is with Camelot and that is strictly a trading deal that includes Cornwall trading some of its copper and tin for barrels of water and information on how to make their water system more reliable for their citizens. Cornwall is lucky in the fact that it's the only one of the three kingdoms that has rich metal resources and they are secretly very glad that Tintagel can not make very many things out of metal because they do not have any.

A few of the people in the kingdom believe that the kingdoms of Cornwall and Tintagel should merge back together and expand as one, however they are not in the majority. The majority of Cornwall citizens agree with their king that Tintagel is dirt and that Cornwall should have nothing to do with a kingdom that brought so much disrespect to their own by separating an empire. The majority of people who believe they should merge again are too scared to speak out because they know that they would be killed on the spot.

King Mark is the oldest of the three brothers who were all born to a single father. They were all only a year apart, and when the youngest son was born, their mother died in childbirth, leaving the king to raise three young boys by himself. Of course the king did not really raise them, and instead hired a maid to take care of their needs, leaving only one hour a day to spend time with the three of them. King Mark grew up despising his weak father and promising himself that one day, when he was king, he would keep everyone in check by whatever means necessary.

When the time came for King Mark to take the throne, he had to go out into the forest and prove his strength to the kingdom. He did this by camping out in the woods for days, tracking a pack of wolves, and then killing them all. He walked in the courtroom with the wolf bodies draped over his arms and was immediately crowned king on the spot. Later on when he was skinning the dead wolves and cutting them open to dry their meat, he came across a pendant that seemed to glow faintly. For the rest of the time he was king, he had this pendant in his pocket, believing that it carried good luck and magic that protected him.

King Mark rules with an iron fist. He strongly believes that the way to keep people in check is through fear, and does not hesitate to kill those who disobey him. Whether the crime is as small as stealing bread or as large as killing another person, most likely the criminal will end up dead or locked up for the rest of their life. Because of his strict policies, the citizens of

Cornwall live peacefully but slightly in fear. Nobody will ever admit it, but many of the citizens would move to Camelot if they weren’t so scared of being caught. Currently King Mark has grown very sick. He is an old man, so it is of no surprise that his life is coming to a close. As he becomes more ill, the citizens have become braver and are voicing their opinions, and things have gotten a bit out of control.

Cornwall also suffers from a lack of freshwater in their kingdom. There are wells scattered throughout the land, but more often than not the biggest cause of death is dehydration.

Due to new irrigation methods and their trade agreements with Camelot, the problem is not as dire as it once was, but if anything this is what the citizens are most frustrated about. This issue also drives the kingdoms want for expansion, and unfortunately both issues do not seem fixable.

Delegates representing the Kingdom of Cornwall should remember how dangerous their king is, even though he is rather ill. When talking in committee they should remember to bring up topics of importance to themselves and the citizens of Cornwall. While the committee is primarily for dealing with the crisis at hand, delegates should never stop pushing their agenda.

The Rest of The World The kingdoms don’t know a lot about the rest of the world. Much of the land and water around them is unexplored. Due to constant need for manpower in the kingdoms, the Kings have not sent many scouts out on expeditions. It has also never crossed their minds to create a floating vessel that can cross the sea, such as a boat! Camelot, Cornwall and Tintagel know that other kingdoms exist because of travelers that have come exploring for their own kingdoms, or escaping some war. From what the three kingdoms have heard, they never believed that it was necessary to craft relationships with other communities because life is good as it is.

The map to the right shows what the three kingdoms know of the political world around them.

The map to the left shows what the three kingdoms know about the geographical world around them. The Saxons

The Saxons are a germanic tribe who, in the 6th century, began to travel along the coast of the United Kingdom looking for communities to ransack and take over. They are Pagans who are superstitious and believe that rhymes, potions, stones and jewels will protect them from evil spirits and sickness. Their beliefs have caused tensions with the kingdoms in England. The tribe itself is very strategic and smart when it comes to interacting with people, however the men that are chosen to go out into the world and take over other communities are skilled warriors, trained in how to fight and kill. They have a big population at their disposal and in their minds, human lives are not precious.

They look out for the best interests of the community, and if that means people have to die, then people must die. Their punishments are harsh and they take crimes against them very seriously. The Saxons want more land and more people to grow their tribe and make their army stronger. Power is the most important thing to the Saxons and they could create lots of damage and fatal consequences for all of the kingdoms. Stopping them would require large amounts of force and smart thinking.

Technology

The technology in the 6th century is very simple and relies on a person's experience and proficiency in whatever they are using. The majority of people in these kingdoms are farmers, ironsmiths, carpenters, and venders. The farmers depend on agricultural tools such as bulky ploughs called carruca to grow their harvest successfully. The kingdoms also have a very useful irrigation system that also helps access clean drinking water, called qanat. This system of irrigation has helped with Cornwall’s lack of freshwater, however it has not lifted the burden fully.

The soldiers use very different technological inventions. These objects center around fighting people and defending their kingdom. The two most basic and popular weapons in combat are the sword and the bow. These weapons are easy to weild and are made in quite a big supply in every kingdom. These soldiers and knights also dawn armer before they start the day.

Quilted armor is the cheapest and most available. This type is really just meant to soften blows and not necessarily protect you in a full fledged battle. There is also leather armor and very early designs of chain mail. These are more meant for serious battles. Once again, all kingdoms have access to these armors, however Tintagel has a powerful lumber and trapping market, and has the tools more readily available to make leather armor. Stirrups are yet another important technological advancement in the 6th century because they allow soldiers and knights to swing their swords on horseback, giving them an advantage in battle. Cornwall has an advantage when it comes to making things with metal because their land is rich with tin and copper.

Magic

No one knows where magic comes from or what it’s use is supposed to be, but for as long as anyone can remember there has been magic in the air and in the ground. There are no ogres in this world. No goblins, fairies, pixies, dwarfs or any other little mystical creature… that people know of. Stories have been told of dragons. Dragons that used to roam the sky and breath hot fire that would burn a hole into the ground. But a dragon has not been seen for many decades, and people have come to think that they are all dead. Magic is alive in this world through certain plants that if mixed a certain way can heal even the sickest person. Magic is alive in this world through the animals who know the earth and seem to be connected spiritually to the land. Magic is alive in this world through certain people, who have been blessed with abilities that not everyone has. These powers can range from being able to wilt a flower to being able to bring one back from the verge of death. It is very rare to find a person who can raise the dead or control the living. A person that powerful has not existed for many many years. When they did, the whole world was in danger.

Magic is very much alive in these three kingdoms. It is an ancient art that is commonly misunderstood by people. There is no good or bad magic, it is all in what your intentions are when you use it. All kingdoms have a royal magic user that they have control over. These magic users can not muster giant fireballs, or raise the dead, but they can do simple healing spells and know of all the ancient spots and of old legends that may be helpful to a kingdom. These magic users can usually only be called upon by the royal family, however some of the knights closest to the royal families have the option to seek help from them.

All three magic users in the different kingdoms believe that magic should be kept out of battles however oftentimes they are overruled by the royal family. All three actively try to use magic in the safest possible way because they know the hurt it can cause. Unfortunately, in certain situations they have no choice but to follow their leaders.

Current Situation It is the middle of June sometime in the sixth century. This is the hottest month of the year with temperatures reaching 100 degrees fahrenheit almost everyday. The heat is bad.

People are having trouble doing daily activities such as work and school. Farmers have been keeping an eye on livestock because if the animals get overheated they will die. The kingdom of

Cornwall is having an especially hard time due to their lack of water. People have started protesting outside the castle gates for King Mark of Cornwall to do something about the lack of water. “Build new wells!” they shout. “Ask Camelot for help! Our families are dying!” If the situation isn’t dealt with soon, who knows what the people may do.

To add on the unbearable heat of the summer, scouts from all three kingdoms have just returned with news that there are around 20,000 Saxons coming from the East over the water.

These warriors are skilled in combat and legends have been told about their fearsome battle cries that can shatter any soldier’s will to live. These warriors are making their way through all of

Great Britain, hoping to ransack any community they come into contact with, looking for gold and prisoners. The Saxons will not be easy to compromise with and every kingdom they have crossed has fallen. However, from what the scouts have said, it does not seem like they have any magic.

Speaking of magic, strange things have been happening to the West of Camelot. A couple miles outside of kingdom boundaries, the scent of death and rotting corpses seems to be emanating out of the caves. King Arthur has paid it no mind, knowing that sometimes wolves like to leave their leftover dinner in those caves, but as the days pass, a feeling of evil seems to join the rotting corpse smell. Currently, all three kingdoms have called a meeting where they can talk about further steps they wish to take. The Kings themselves do not trust each other so they will each be sending an expendable son to be representing the royal family, along with a few trustworthy knights who will keep the interests of their kingdom in mind. This meeting of the kingdoms has been named The Noble Council of Foreign Affairs.

List of Delegates

Camelot Representatives

Prince William

The youngest son of King Arthur, and not the brightest. You don’t work especially hard to please your father, and for that reason he doesn’t really care what happens to you. You feel distaste towards Arthur for the ways he has treated you and wish to prove yourself in some way.

The king chose you out of his three sons to attend this meeting because how you do will tell him what you can trust you with in the future. Whether that way is betraying your kingdom and family or proving that you are a worthy member, this committee will determine how the people and your father look at you when and if you return home.

Sir Lancelot

King Arthur’s right hand man, and the knight that is supposed to keep everyone else representing the kingdom in check. You have a lot of pride in your kingdom, and strongly believe that Arthur has led the kingdom to greatness. You’re morals hold tight with those of the kingdoms, and there is nothing and no one that can convince you to stray from your loyal mindset. You also know the whereabouts of the Holy Grail, an object that is said to provide happiness and eternal youth to whomever drinks from it.

Sir Galahad

You are the son of Sir Lancelot and follow much of the same morals that he does. Your father has taught you to be loyal, trustworthy and kind, and you follow that. However you are young and can be swayed with the right incentives. Is it worth betraying your father and kingdom?

Sir Bedivere

King Arthur gave you a seat on this committee because you are the smartest of his knights. You are good at partitioning resources, protecting people, and strategizing.

Unfortunately, while you have many positive attributes, you are rather greedy. You are good at your job, but only because it pays well in both riches and fame.

Sir Percivale

You, like Sir Lancelot, are very close to the king. The king knows how valuable of a knight you are to your eagerness to do right by the people you have pledged to protect. You have many connections among the citizens of Camelot that you can use as informants. You too know where to obtain the Holy Grail, an object that is said to provide happiness and eternal youth to whomever drinks from it. Sir Gawain

King Arthur sent you because you are meant to scare people. Your appearance is rather rough looking. You have many scars, and rumors have gone around that you one fought a bear… and won. When you say things your voice is gruff and a lot of what you say verges on the violent side. You do have good ideas and will share them readily, however the king sent you to act as a warning that neither of the other two kingdoms should mess with Camelot. You also are in charge of the scouts that explore outside of kingdom boundaries and can command them to go certain places.

Sir Mordred

You are a wild card. King Arthur holds you in high regard and sent you to represent

Camelot because he thinks you are an outstanding knight who looks out for the good of the kingdom, but you have some qualms about the king. You have never quite believed that he was the best king for the Kingdom and this could be your chance to silence him. Is it worth it to make your move now?

Tintagel Representatives

Prince Edward

The first of King Thomas’s five children. You are strong; you are brave; you are handsome; you are a bit arrogant; most importantly, you hate your father with a passion. You believe that he has done nothing great for the kingdom and that he has failed to expand the kingdom and live up to his ancestors. You are much better suited for such a position. Too bad you’ll have to wait a couple of years. King Thomas sent you to this council knowing that you wanted a little more power. There is no one that he trusts more than himself to save the kingdom and shead good light on the Kingdom of Tintagel. Did he make the right choice?

Sir Tristram de Lyones

Everyone across all the kingdoms knows your name. You are a champion in everyone's eyes after you fought and captured a group of rebels that had been terrorizing every kingdom by stealing livestock, children and money. You crafted a pan to lure them to an abandoned barn and with some background help, captured each and every person in the rebel group. Despite being famous across the land for being a strategic and strong warrior, your fundamental beliefs are that discussion should be the first thing tried and that everyone has a place in the world. You are an early believer in criminal reform (that name doesn’t even exist, but it is what you are).

Sir Gareth

You are the younger half-brother of King Thomas and look up to your king with great appreciation. Your brother has always been a role model to you, and you strongly believe that the way he has run the kingdom has been perfect. You stick by his values and always back him up in important matters. The King also trusts you a great deal and has secretly instructed you to keep an eye on everyone else and do whatever you have to to to ensure your kingdom stays safe and doesn’t fall for any sly tricks.

Sir Bleoberis

You are very untrusting of the other kingdoms. You were raised by a very prideful family who from day one taught you that you should always stand up for your kingdom and even if it meant giving up your other morals. From a young age your father was training you to be a knight and your mother was teaching you about the obscure history of your kingdom. You are much more knowledgeable on history than anyone else here, and during your time as a knight in the castel you have spent lots of time in the library and with the historians.

Sir Brunor

You came into knighthood rather accidentally when you mistakenly saved the queen from some wild boar while trying to secretly have yourself a little picnic. You spotted the queen in the clearing by the forest that you intended to have your secret picnic and told her that it wasn’t safe for her to be there alone. Needless to say, she heeded your warning and instead of her getting scratched up by a couple boars, you took the brunt of the injury. The king was thankful to you and rewarded you with the honor of becoming a knight. You aren’t the smartest but you are friendly and have made valuable friends both in the castle and the surrounding towns.

Sir Lionel

Like King Arthur of Camelot, you have also come in contact with the Lady of the Lake.

She gave you visions of the future with great boats, and buildings that nearly touched the sky.

You have never been able to get these visions out of your head and you are constantly looking for ways to develop your kingdom. You believe that knowledge is power and you really want people to agree with your ideals and help you put them to action.

Sir Dagonet You are seen as a joke among the knights. The only reason why the king sent you to this very important meeting is because he believes you can offer some important knowledge on the surrounding land since you used to be a scout. You know that the others have no real respect for you and that makes you angry.

Cornwall Representatives

Prince George

You are the son of a king who is very old and very sick. Chances are that he will die very soon and your brother will take the throne. But you’re not so sure about your brother. Your father is a feared man, even though he is very frail. Your brother is weak and cares too much about how the people view him. You think you would be a better fit. Your father sent you because he knows you can get stuff done. You believe that to get what you want you have to be forceful. People must fear you.

Sir Lucan

You believe that pain is the way you solve conflicts. You were always a rather bitter child, and you grew to be a bitter adult. You are suspicious of everyone who is not part of your kingdom and even with those from your kingdom you don’t really trust. When you have ideas you like to stick to them because at the end of the day you are correct. You are good at bullying people into doing what you want them to do and aren’t afraid to stretch the rules a little bit.

Sir Palomides You are the king's right hand man, which is ironic because you do not have a right hand.

You lost it while fighting off an assassin meant to behead the king. Since then, the king has kept you close. You are by his side 24/7 and know his routines, habits, and secrets. While you enjoy feeling important you regret never starting a family and being tied to this frail old man. You look up to your king, but is it enough to keep him alive.

Sir Lamorak

You have been rising in the ranks since your early twenties. You did everything you were told, you gained the trust of your king, and you even got promoted so that you were not only an important knight, but also who the scouts of the kingdom reported too. You did all of these things, but not out of love for your kingdom. Your hate for the king began when he killed your parents for stealing food. Since then you have done everything in your power to get close enough to him and break the kingdom from the inside.

Dame Pelleas

You are the only female knight in all of three kingdoms and are fairly famous for it. Since your childhood you have looked up to the knights and while the journey was hard, you finally worked your way into the ranks. You are the first female that you know of, to take on knighthood. You are determined to show the others why you are a great knight. You are loyal to your kingdom and will fight for the ideals that your kingdom stands for.

Sir Alymere You have a soft spot for the children of all three of the kingdoms. When you have free time you can commonly be found helping the children in your area learn how to sword fight, hide from enemies, and find edible plants. While you love your kingdom and respect your king, in your mind the reason why you are creating a better kingdom is for the children. They are the future, plus you love their little faces.

Sir Bryan

You really despise the Kingdom of Tintagel. You have read the history books, you have heard the stories told by the ancestors of those who participated in the separation of the kingdoms. By doing all these things you have convinced yourself that they are the enemy. As for your own kingdom, you stand by it. You truly believe that your ways are correct and hope that someday your kingdom can consume the other two. You believe it would be better for everyone.

Questions To Consider

- Where did you come from and why are you a knight? Knowing this will help figure out

your morals and what you might want to do in certain situations.

- Do you have any connections to anyone at the table? Do any of the knights and you go

back to childhood?

- Did something happen to your family or village that could cause you distaste towards

magic users or any of the kings? - Do you have any connections to the revolting kingdoms? What could you offer to them to

make them stop or possibly work with you to diminish other threats?

- Are there any past actions that may work in a situation like this? Is there anything that

was used to defend Camelot before that could be used again?