Who forged Excalibur?

The Excalibur was made by an Avalonian elf. Later the sword was stolen by his sister and it was the time when the scabbard (sword coverage) was lost. In the battle of Camlann, Arthur was hurt, and he told Bedwyr (Griflet) to return the Excalibur to the lake.
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Did Merlin make Excalibur?

Excalibur is the finest sword ever crafted by Tom the blacksmith. It was burnished in Kilgharrah's fiery breath at Merlin's request, imbuing it with the power to kill anything, mortal or magical, living or dead.
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Where was Excalibur forged?

Excalibur was a powerful sword forged on the Isle of Avalon. It had a scabbard with protective powers.
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Who gave King Arthur Excalibur?

Excalibur is given to Arthur through magical means, by the Lady of the Lake; it is not a weapon forged in this world but in another. The sword comes from this other realm and, once Arthur is defeated and dying, it must be returned there.
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Who possessed Excalibur?

In some French works, such as Chrétien's Perceval and the Vulgate Lancelot, Excalibur is wielded also by Gawain, Arthur's nephew and one of his best knights; this is in contrast to most versions, where Excalibur belongs solely to Arthur.
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Does the Black Knight wield Excalibur?

After the death of King Arthur, Sir Percy, the first Black Knight, took up Excalibur and wielded it along with the Ebony Blade.
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Was the story of Excalibur real?

Arthur lost his life in the Battle of Camlann and, according to the legend, Sir Bedivere returned his king's sword to the lake. The mystery around the figure of Arthur still remains and it is not certain whether it was based on an actual person.
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Was Merlin real?

Merlin, also known as Myrddin Wyllt, Merlin Caledonensis, or Merlin Sylvestrus lived from about 540 to August 584. He is a figure from Welsh legend who served as a bard before ending his days as a madman, prophet and mystic in the forests of Tweeddale in the Scottish Borders.
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Did the Lady of the Lake gave Arthur Excalibur?

The Lady of the Lake, also known as Viviane or Nimuë, is an enchantress who lives in a castle beneath a lake surrounding the island of Avalon. According to legend, she is most famous for giving Arthur the magical sword Excalibur, for fostering Sir Lancelot after his father's death and for imprisoning Merlin in a tree.
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Was King Arthur a real person?

But was King Arthur actually a real person, or simply a hero of Celtic mythology? Though debate has gone on for centuries, historians have been unable to confirm that Arthur really existed.
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What is the most legendary sword?

1. Excalibur: The Most Famous Legendary Sword. Arthur Pendragon, ruler of the Britons, was said to have drawn this legendary sword from a stone and anvil when no one else could — at least in most tellings of the legend.
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Did Camelot really exist?

Although most scholars regard it as being entirely fictional, there are many locations that have been linked with King Arthur's Camelot. Camelot was the name of the place where King Arthur held court and was the location of the famous Round Table.
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Is there an evil Excalibur?

Caliburn is the bad counterpart to Excalibur. The one who wields it cannot be killed, nor can he bleed so long as he holds the scabbard that sheaths it.
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Is Caliburn stronger than Excalibur?

Despite being weaker than Excalibur, it is still a very strong sword capable of cutting through God Hand.
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Is Merlin the Lady of the Lake's father?

Married to the Breton prince Taliesin, she gives birth to Merlin. After Taliesin's death, Charis takes care of Merlin at Lake Logres, hence her name "Lady of the Lake". She is the protagonist and narrator of the first book in the cycle, Taliesin.
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Who is the real Lady of the Lake?

The Lady of the Lake, an enchantress also known as Viviane (pronounced VIV-ee-uhn) or Nimue (pronounced neem-OO-ay), appears in many of the tales of King Arthur. She is remembered best for her relationships with the knight Lancelot and the magician Merlin.
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Who returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake?

In the French-inspired Matter of Britain, based on his portrayal in the Historia Regum Britanniae, Bedivere is described as being the Knight of the Round Table of King Arthur who serves as Arthur's marshal and eventually returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake.
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Where is Merlin buried?

He is popularly said to be buried in the magical forest of Brocéliande.
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Who trained Merlin?

Blaise is a character who appears in Arthurian legend, usually as a chronicler, and sometimes as a teacher to young Merlin.
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Is Knights of the Round Table Real?

These days, there is general acceptance that there is a real person behind King Arthur's legend but that the stories have been embellished and embiggened over time through countless retellings. However, some also believe King Arthur's story is an amalgamation of the legends of many great leaders during the period.
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How much is the real Excalibur sword worth?

Some sporting but anonymous figure on the internet a while back calculated that its total value would exceed $39 million — more specifically, at least $37.3 million in gold and $1.7 million in silver.
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Has anyone pulled the real sword from the stone?

A close adviser to the new King of Disneyland told WDW News Today that “my friend Sam” broke the sword during a visit on Jan. 8. “He literally ripped it out,” an eyewitness told WDW News Today. “It was his first time at Disney and he's a pretty buff dude.
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Has anyone ever pulled the sword from the stone?

A seemingly docile section of the Disneyland park, The Sword in the Sword display caused quite a stir when it was revealed the magical sword was absent. According to WDWNT News, a Disneyland guest has actually pulled the sword from its place in the stone.
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