The Once and Future King; Arthur

In the list of popular tales that end in tears, the story of a once and future king, King Arthur, stands among the greatest and the saddest.

He was destined to reign and unite the kingdom of Camelot, guided by a wise and powerful sorcerer named Merlin. Arthur was noble, brave, and full of compassion, a king whose heart longed for peace in a world built on war. And Merlin, his closest friend and protector, carried a secret that could never be spoken, that he was the greatest sorcerer to ever live, using his magic in secret to keep Arthur safe.

One day, a young boy named Mordred was caught using sorcery, a crime punishable by death in Camelot. The council demanded his execution, but Arthur, moved by mercy, spared his life. Merlin, though troubled, stood by the decision, though his heart was heavy, for ancient prophecy had long foretold that Arthur would one day...