See my profile for a list of stories in this series. Knave of Hearts (currently unedited) is the next sequel.
Notes, References, and Acknowledgements:
For those that have gotten a bit confuggled with who is related to whom and how- Here is a rundown for you. There is some (albeit very limited) historical accuracy here…somewhere...although I have twisted and stretched it for my story. So, unless otherwise noted majority of the below should be taken as fictional.
Most of the accurate (haha) information can be found on wiki, Geoffrey of Monmouth's 'History of the Kings of Britian' probably one of the biggest Arthurian Legend fanfic writers in history, along with Lady Charlotte Guest lol), and other various other books/websites.
Historic figures mentioned and characters in the story:
King Lludd (aprox 100AD) – banished Y Ddraig Goch to the pool under Dinas ? (later renamed Dinas Emyrs) after she ravaged the land and her roars caused infertility in women and animals. ( Hey that's sort of what the actual legends say! LOL)
Constanus II- Roman warlord – Conquered most of Britian. Father of Constans, Ambrosius, and Uther.
Constans – Constanus II's eldest son from his first wife, committed to the priesthood, Monk of the new religion.
Constanus II's 2nd wife- ancestor of King Lludd, Mother of Ambrosius. (this is totally made up by me)
Ambrosius- Constanus II's 2nd son, by 2nd wife Father of Balinor – never married. (2 years younger than Constans)
Uther- Constanus II's 3rd son, by his 3rd wife. Born after Constanus II was killed. Married Ygraine, father of Arthur. Affair with Vivienne, wife of Gorlois. (18ish years younger than Ambrosius)
Ygraine Du Bois- Arthur's mother
Vivienne – Wife of Gorlois, daughter Morgause with Gorlois, daughter Morgana with Uther.
Balinor- Bastard son of Ambrosius, father of Merlin with Hunith.
Mordred- Son of Morgause and unknown druid. Nephew of Morgana.
Lot of Orkney- Father of Teneu, Gaheris, Gareth. Brother of King Urien. Friend of Ambrosius. Grandfather of Gwaine. (There are 3 different Lot's associated with the Arthurian Legends, I chose Orkney because of the relation with Gwaine- who is historically Lot's son with either Morgana, Anna, or Morgause.)
Owain mab Urien- Son of King Urien. Married Teneu. Father of Gwaine. (tiny bit historical, but mostly my twist)
Teneu- Daughter of Lot, originally betrothed to Uther. Married Owain. mother of Gwaine. (historically- Teneu was raped by Owain and her father threw her off a cliff, she survived and her child became Saint Kentigern.)
Vortigern – (here's where I relied on a lot of actual legend) British Roman descent helped to bring in the Saxons to help defend Britain after Constanus II died and the Romans left against the Scots and Picts. He was betrayed and then pushed back to Dinas Emrys where he was told to build a fortification. Each day it would crumble. Was then advised to find a fatherless boy (historically Merlin aka Ambrosius aka Myrridin, in my story, it's Balinor) and use his blood as a sacrifice in the mortar to keep Dinas Emrys from falling. Was defeated at the battle by Ambrosius.
Songs:
The Clean Song (chapter 7)
Has Anybody Seen My Cock (Chapter 21...referenced only)
A Rovin' (Chapter 21)
Morrigan by Omnia (Chapter 24)
"Get Ready For This" by 2 Unlimited (Chapter 24...inspiration for the battle scene)
Quotes and transcripts and such:
Chapter 8: Merlin episode 4.06 "A Servant of Two Masters
Chapter 9: Reference to "Monty Python: Quest for the Holy Grail"
Chapter 9: Merlin episode 2.09 "The Lady of the Lake"
Chapter 11: Quote from "Under the Tuscan Sun"
Chapter 18: Merlin episode 2.13 "The Last Dragonlord"
Chapter 19: Merlin episode 2.12 "The Fires of Idirsholas"
Chapter 26: Excerpt from: Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory
Historical literature and references:
Mostly Wiki, but also Maryjones dot us Welsh tales, timelessmyths dot com, various writings by Geoffrey of Monmoth, and many more that I have misplaced.