Excalibur

What it is

The runed sword of the High Kingship of Logres — a symbol of legitimacy as much as a weapon.

Why it matters

Multiple sources treat Excalibur as regalia: it supports legitimacy, oaths, and political unity (not just battlefield power).

Current status

• Repaired as of Session 021 - The Glass City and the Man in Vitriol (after being broken into three pieces in Session 019).
• The pieces are shown/held in Count Roderick of Salisbury’s treasury when he briefs the conroi on the new quest.

Timeline

• (481) — Present at the knighting of the squires/PCs by the High King. (Source: Session 007 - The Vigil and the Knights of the High King; Session 007 — Player Synopsis — Nightly Business)
• (481) — After Aurelius’s death, Uther is tormented by the loss of legitimacy symbols, including Excalibur. (Source: Session 009 - The Death of Aurelius and the Fall of Bedegraine)
• (481) — Noted as an important mark of legitimacy for the High Kingship (regalia logic, not just a weapon). (Source: Session 009 — Player Synopsis — Bedegraine)
• (485–486) — Shattered when Uther strikes Eosa “the Giant” Horsason; the sword breaks without wounding him. (Source: Session 019 - The Well of Bargains and the Demon Princess; Session 019 — Player Synopsis — Well of Bargains and Demon Princess)
• (485–486) — Count Roderick of Salisbury reveals the three pieces and bids the conroi to find Merlin and/or restore Excalibur. (Source: Session 019 - The Well of Bargains and the Demon Princess)
• (487) — Repaired by Elf Smith of Pengam Green at the Pengam Green Reawakening Fair (Otherworld/Cardiff). (Source: Session 021 - The Glass City and the Man in Vitriol)

Linked people / threads

• Uther Pendragon (wielder / political stake)
• Merlin (missing; restoration may depend on him)
• Count Roderick of Salisbury (custody / quest-giver)
• Eosa “the Giant” Horsason (the blow that shattered the sword)