KING ARTHUR MUST DIE
King Arthur Must Die is a personal project that draws inspirations from a wealth of Arthurian, Welsh and Celtic mythology to create a dark fantasy in the same vein as classics such as Berserk and Dark Souls.
Follow Mordred - a former Arthurian knight - fighting through his final battle at Camlann and trying to sever his fate from his pre-determined narrative to do the impossible - kill the immortal King Arthur, and prevent his endless reign of Britain.
This project was developed as part of a MA thesis and ExpoTees 2025 showcase, however it continues life as a personal project. Below is a small slice of the concept and vis-dev material surrounding the characters and world of the King Arthur Must Die.
King Arthur, the legendary monarch of Britain, known far and wide as one of the most peerless warriors, most worthy of men and greatest heroes ever to walk the Earth.
However, the attitude of his court betrays his true values - loyalty is measured by aggression; honour is dictated by prowess. Arthur dresses himself as a king and contains himself well, but his heart is that of a territorial bear. There is only one end for Arthur, and it is death at his son’s hands.
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A former Round Table knight, Mordred led an uprising against his liege and father, King Arthur. He was struck by a mortal blow, but he was revived by Morgan le Fae and has joined forces with her in Avalon.
Mordred will serve as our protagonist throughout the gameplay, where he will do battle against his former comrades on his path to kill Arthur.
As a player character, Mordred has access to Clarent - the broken ceremonial sword of his grandfather and famous sword of the stone.
