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Nobody would look at Ninianne and think for one second they were seeing a human. Her sleek straight hair, shiny and black as jet, goes down to her thigh and is adorned by a net of pearls and diamonds. Her eyes are blue as the sea and her pale skin has an almost pearly sheen to it. With her dark red lips and long lashes, she is possessing of a preternatural beauty that becomes evident in her far too fluid movements and silky, alluring voice. She never wears shoes and rarely dresses herself in actual fabric, instead covering her body in a weave of water.

She is the Lady of the Lake, commands water and mist at will and seems to not just stem from the other side of the veil, but to be its guardian. She only shows herself when she pleases, and even then, a prolonged conversation with her is rare. Despite the unsettling vastness of her powers, her wield of magic is playful, practically teasing when she uses it for mischief.

Below the cut (hidden for those who would prefer to stick with the image in their own heads) is Nini art by the amazing @/theoasiswinds!

Guenevere the Golden, so named on account of the resplendent color of the curly hair that frames her bubbly face. The myriad of ringlets looks almost like a halo. With her amber skin, bright green eyes specked brown and that wide, warm smile, her beauty casts joy into the hearts of all men and women fortunate enough to be in her vicinity. Her figure is feminine and supple, aptly highlighted by her extravagant gowns that range from sunflower yellow to blossom pink. A crown of gold and precious stones sits upon her head...

...somewhere...

It's not very visible as it gets lost in her hair, but everyone knows it's there.

Guenevere's voice is melodious and pleasing to the ear, which is fortunate as she talks often, fast and without pause.

Below the cut (hidden for those who would prefer to stick with the image in their own heads) is Guen art by the amazing @/theoasiswinds!

A youth of modest height and lean build, Galahad's thoughtful, reverent expression makes him look almost fragile at times. Those evildoers who would actually take a chance on such an impression would pay dearly for it. Very dearly.

Galahad's body is hardened by years of unrelenting exercise and eating habits that border on the ascetic. Scars litter the warm tawny skin beneath his clothes. On top of his maille, he wears a white or red tabard depicting a sun half-emerging from a golden chalice. When he isn't dressed for battle, he sticks to a long, white surcoat which aptly hides his frame. His wavy, chin-length hair is auburn, his brown eyes round and endlessly gentle, just as the smooth curve of his jaw and the handsome dip in his chin.

Below the cut (hidden for those who would prefer to stick with the image in their own heads) is Gal's art by the amazing @/theoasiswinds!

...boy would he hate if he got called Gal by anyone.

The eldest of several brothers, bastards to royalty, whose beauty, skill and goodness he exceeds by far. Gawain is tall, though not overly so, his body hewn through daily exercise, though for the handsome, boyish smile he sports, he could never seem off-putting or intimidating.

He has smooth, well-tended brown skin and soft, thick black locks that reach to just below his jaw. He wears a carefully groomed mustache and short, stubbly beard. He is all too keenly aware of his good looks, though his vanity somehow never becomes obnoxious. Neither does he begrudge those who are more handsome than he, such as Sir Lancelot.

He's the only man at court who on hot summer days doesn't just roll down his hose, but discards his tunic entirely, which most of the ladies and a few of the gentlemen wholeheartedly appreciate, even though Arthur has attempted to put a stop to it multiple times. Gawain's coat of arms depicts a pentacle made of leaves before a dark green background. He's blessed with a fine, strong singing voice, which is fortunate for those around him, as, much like Queen Guenevere, he has lots and lots to say.

When Kay approaches, people instinctively make way, and his intimidating appearence isn't helped by his wicked tongue. He's surly, brutish and doesn't shy away from picking on those who are smaller and weaker than him, which may be a given as his height exceeds everybody else's at Camelot. With his hairy and muscled arms, broad chest and large gut, he always seems to take up more space than he ought. At only twenty-two years old, the brown hair curling charmingly about his temples is already the only trace of boyishness left in an otherwise hard face. Strong brows shadow his reddish-brown eyes. He keeps his short, dark beard trimmed with military position.

He's usually clad in maille and carries an arming sword even though his lifestyle is more sedentary than most other knights. His coat of arms depicts two keys before a blue background.

Below the cut (hidden for those who would prefer to stick with the image in their own heads) is Kay's art by the amazing @/theoasiswinds!

Gaunt, willowy, white-haired, scowling. An unceremonial description for a man who doesn't give a whit about what he looks like. His robes are often torn and dirty, and twigs and leaves get stuck in his unruly mane, which he uses to hide his long, pointed ears. He has the appearance of a man in his fifties, though of course, his existence is nowhere near as straightforward. He wears a full, grayish-white beard. His eyes, the only objectively beautiful feature of his otherwise stern, lined face, are of a glowing amber color, with remarkably long lashes.

Below the cut (hidden for those who would prefer to stick with the image in their own heads) is Merlin's art by the amazing @/theoasiswinds!

This tree is unfortunately non-comprehensive and doesn't contain possible future pairings. I added in the Orkneys because I modified them the most. Thick lines means "current" partner, faint line means fostered, faint writing means deceased.

And here with the branches separated:

Further family relations that come up in this story would be Sir Lancelot and Ninianne, who is his foster-mother, or much, much later Ywain getting married, but I've not added any of that yet. So this is Morgan's family, the starter kit, if you will. I've also linked it to the intro post.

Also, it wouldn't let me add Mordred so I'm adding an addendum for him below the cut, those who aren't super familiar with the legends/don't already have an idea who Mordred is and want to avoid spoilers be warned!

Hi hi! Please see the intro post/family tree. Mordred is in this but he is not Morgan's son. He's her nephew, and Ywain's cousin. More of a ramble below the cut.

Hush, we don't want to spoil it for the rest of them.

Well, I don't know what to tell you. The conflation of the two is a modern thing. Morgause is an Arthurian figure who exists, and Mordred's an Orkney, which, if you know those guys; yup, that makes sense.

I'm just someone who loves Arthuriana and is creating a game about my favorite arthurian characters and legends. That's what I wanna talk about here, and I must admit I get a bit disheartened when people tell me such things that I don't even know how to respond to.

Plus, I feel like the other author would be much happier receiving your love directly ❤️

Hi hi!

Morgan's reputation can differ, as I've already mentioned in my post about the Renown and Mercy stats. So that is, in part, up to you!

However, the court has diverse opinions on everyone, so there's no telling how a random background noble might perceive her and her love affairs. It depends on whether your Morgan is a pious woman or openly irreverent, whether or not she adheres to gender roles, and also whom she chooses for her lover.

Passion and affection in general is often seen at court and accepted, as long as it's within the bounds of reason. Nobody is going to stop Arthur's foster parents from vigorously making out at his wedding, but they're sure going to give them a berth.

There are some fixtures of course. Morgan could never publicly act too romantic with Guen. The reason for that should be obvious.

still plan to romance him tho don't worry 🫡