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A Father's Gift of Power
Uther
The sword is yours now, son. Take it.
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The Power of a King's Sword
Sir Bedivere
It was Vortigern who ]ed your father, but what you didn't account for is what you can do with his sword.
[[murder]
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Shared Blood and Ambitions
Vortigern
You and I have a lot more in common than you think. It's not just the same blood we share, but also the same interests. We both developed a palate for power.
Arthur
I've never had any ], or any ] to achieve it. Sire, I could simply drift away never to be seen again.
[[power; [desire]
Vortigern
As much as I would like to believe you, your character makes that unlikely.
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From Myth to Legend
Taglines
From Myth to Legend
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Understanding the Connection with the Sword
Mage
You are resisting the sword. The sword isn’t resisting you.
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Arthur's Declaration of Authority and Choice
Arthur
No, I mean I’m sorry. You’ve made a mistake. You’re no longer dealing with the man you previously met. You are addressing England and all the subjects under her king’s protection. So you have a choice. You can now kneel to England… Or I’ll step off this throne and you can deal with me as the man you previously met.
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The Impact of Heritage on Identity
Vortigern
I know your story. What kind of a man would you have become had you inherited your father's kingdom instead of being raised in a brothel? What gave you such drive?
[to Arthur]
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Arthur's Encounter with a Mage
Arthur
It's quite dangerous being one of you lot, isn't it? You're good with animals, aren't you? They have a word for that, don't they? Mage... I thought your team was outlawed. Never met one of you in the flesh. I thought you'd be taller... and have a beard.
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From Nothing Comes a King
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From Nothing Comes a King
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Consequences of Actions and Challenges Ahead
Mischief John
Anything that you do to me will be repaid 10 times in kind. Now, you're a big man. Now, let's see you move.
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Arthur's Identity and Perception of Self
Arthur
It should be clear by now that whatever you and your friends think I am, I am not it.
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Refusal to Engage in Conflict
Arthur
I see you’re trying to get me to do something razzle-dazzle with that ]. I'm not getting drawn into this mess. There's an army of you, there's only one of me. I've talked, I'm happy to talk, but there is no way... that I am fighting.
[[sword]
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The Lady of the Lake's Prophetic Guidance
The Lady of the Lake
Let me show you what your uncle will do if you do not accept. This sword… Only you can prevent this. He must be met where sword meets tower. Trust the Mage. Take it.
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The Value of Friendship Over Enmity
Arthur
Why have enemies when you can have friends?
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A Call for Leadership and Honor
Greybeard
While I understand there’s been a change in the leadership of this nation, I am confident that you will still honor the agreement made by your predecessor and my king. We expect to leave here with ten thousand young men as agreed.
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Transformation of Identity and Purpose
Mage
You're no longer a ]. You're starting to mean something.
[[myth]
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A Dispute Over Picking Up an Object
The Mage
Pick it up.
Arthur
YOU pick it up.
The Mage
Pick it up with both hands.
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The Intoxication of Power and Fear
Vortigern
When people ] you... I mean, really fear you... it is the most intoxicating sensation a man can possess.
[[fear]
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The Impact of Adversity on Identity
Arthur
You wanted to know what gave me such drive? It was you. You put me in that brothel. You cut me on the streets. I am here now because of you. You created me. And for that, I bless you. You make sense of the devil.
[to Vortigern]
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A Game of Power Between Relatives
Vortigern
You have won, nephew. You have won. Now, play with me.
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Confrontation Among Allies in King Arthur's Court
Goosefat Bill
You've made quite a celebrity of yourself among the Blackleg ranks.
Bedivere
You've done very nicely on the back of your cozy relationship with your King's men.
Arthur
I'm a little old for finger-wagging and speeches. So unless you're my dad, which... I believe is unlikely, can you just get around to telling me exactly what it is you want?
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Humorous Banter Over a Sword and Ring
Goosefat Bill
Leave him with me, boss.
Arthur
Put your ring back on, honey-tits, you haven't had enough porridge this morning to talk like that. And if you want that sword so much, your lordship, you can keep it... to peel your grapes.
Goosefat Bill
Now, that would have hurt a lot more if I'd left the ring on.
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A Warning About Naval Power and Consequences
Greybeard
May I remind you of a fleet of three thousand longships controlling the seas, surrounding your island. It would be unwise to displease my king. I’m prepared to extend the deadline by a week.
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Brandy's Role in a Fiery Palace
Back Lack
What a waste of brandy.
Arthur
But doesn't it make the palace burn well?
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Reclaiming the Throne
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Take Back the Kingdom
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Temptation's Dark Influence on the Heart
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Temptation Blackens the Heart
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Journey to the Darklands for Excalibur
The Mage
You know what we have to do. In order for him to control Excalibur, he needs to go to the Darklands.
Bedivere
That's not happening.
Bedivere
Welcome to the Darklands...
The Mage
He needs to take the sword to the tower.
Bedivere
Give me another way.
The Mage
There is no other way. And he has to go alone.
Bedivere
He can't survive the Darklands alone!
The Mage
You don't want all of him to survive, that's the point. You have to break his old self completely, wear him down. You want him to think big? Give him something big to think about.
Bedivere
You're playing with fire, mage. And I'm not killing the king before he's even become one!
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Becoming a Legend
Arthur
So what happens now?
Vortigern
You know what happens now. You're quickly becoming a legend.
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