In the Vulgate Mort Artu, Mordred achieves his coup with the help of a letter supposedly sent by the dying Arthur but actually forged by Mordred.
The ship carrying Mordred was wrecked, but he survived and was fostered by Nabur. As an adult, Mordred became one of Arthur’s knights and was for a time a companion of Lancelot. He took the part of the Orkney family against the family of Pellinore, slaying Pellinore’s son, Lamorak.
Mordred was a druid who formed a close bond with Morgana when she, Arthur and Merlin saved his life as a young boy. Mordred is the first person to call Merlin by his druid name "Emrys".
Sir Mordred, a name inextricably linked to deceit and disloyalty in Arthurian legend, remains a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. His story, woven into the rich tapestry of mediaeval folklore, has been a subject of fascination and debate for centuries.
Mordred is a legendary figure in Arthurian legend, often depicted as King Arthur's nephew or son. He is most famously known for his role in the downfall of Arthur's kingdom. 1 2
Mordred, a pivotal figure in Arthurian legend, is best known for his role in the Battle of Camlann, where he and Arthur both fell. His lineage is complex; early accounts like those by Geoffrey of Monmouth claim him as the son of King Lot and Morgawse, making him Arthur's nephew.
Mordred is King Arthur’s ultimate enemy in the Arthurian legends, the one who finally manages to bring down the kingdom of Camelot.
Mordred and Arthur's armies clashed in battle at Camlann, where Arthur killed Mordred—but not before being mortally wounded by him. According to legend, Arthur did not die but was taken from the battlefield to recover on the island of Avalon, where he still remains.