Morgaine's illegitimate son and the king's nephew, raised by Morgause after being saved as an infant. He arrives at Camelot claiming his birthright, revealing his true parentage and triggering the queen's despair. Betraying the king, he allies with invading forces and leads the final assault, fatally wounding his father before dying in Morgaine's embrace.
Mordred is the son of Arthur and Morgaine, born from a forbidden union.
Morgaine is Mordred's mother
Morgause raises Mordred as her own son
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