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'''''Pendragon''''' was one of six proposed spin-offs for ''Gargoyles'', for which the episode "[[Pendragon]]" was a back-door pilot. A six issue miniseries of ''Pendragon'' is due to begin in October 2008, depending on the success of ''[[Gargoyles: Bad Guys]]''.[http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=505]
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'''''Pendragon''''' was one of seven proposed spin-offs for ''Gargoyles'', for which the episode [[Pendragon|"Pendragon"]] was a back-door pilot.
  
In the series, [[Arthur Pendragon|King Arthur]] and [[Griff|Sir Griff]] embark on their quest for [[Merlin]], visiting such places as [[Tintagel]], [[Stonehenge]], and even the South Pole. Along the way, they gain for a companion the [[Blanchefleur|Lady Blanchefleur]], [[Peredur]]'s wife. Arthur and his companions would have engaged in a number of clashes with the [[Illuminati]] (no doubt connected to [[Peredur]]'s leadership of the Illuminati). They would also have encountered the [[Stone of Destiny]] again, in an episode reflecting its real-life return to [[Scotland]] in [[1996]]. (The Stone of Destiny story is now beginning in the Gargoyles comic, appearing in issues #7 through #9.  In "[[Rock and Roll]]", Arthur tells [[Macbeth]] and [[Hudson]] that he and Griff had searched the obvious places for Merlin, so presumably their visits to Tintagel and Stonehenge have already taken place.)
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==Development==
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''Pendragon'' was initially pitched verbally, sparking some interest. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=135]
  
Arthur and his companions would eventually have found Merlin in his [[Crystal Cave]], and somehow released him. Afterwards, they would embark upon a fresh quest, for the [[Holy Grail]]. At some point, presumably, the issue would have arisen about Arthur's having been awakened early, well ahead of schedule for "Britain's greatest hour of need" that was supposed to be the occasion for his return from [[Avalon]], and also the issue of what his ultimate goal in the modern world would have been. (Further evidence now reveals that Arthur will ultimately found his new headquarters in [[Antarctica]], as [[New Camelot]].)
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In 2007, [[Greg Weisman]] rambled how he had tentative plans to release a ''Pendragon'' comic mini-series with [[Slave Labor Graphics]] following the initial spin-off run of ''[[Gargoyles: Bad Guys - Redemption]]''. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=505] By 2008, he had hoped to write it following a potential ''[[Gargoyles: Dark Ages]]'' mini-series. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=10834]
  
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==Story==
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In the series, [[King Arthur Pendragon|King Arthur]] and Sir [[Griff]] embark on their quest for [[Merlin]], visiting such places as [[Tintagel]], [[Stonehenge]], and even the South Pole. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=149]  Along the way, they gain the [[Fleur|Lady Blanchefleur]], [[Peredur fab Ragnal|Peredur]]'s wife, for a companion. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=1383]  Arthur and his companions would have engaged in a number of clashes with the [[Illuminati]] (no doubt connected to [[Peredur fab Ragnal|Peredur]]'s leadership of the Illuminati). They would also have encountered the [[Stone of Destiny]] again, in an episode reflecting its real-life return to [[Scotland]] in [[Timeline#1996|1996]].  (The Stone of Destiny story appeared in issues #7 through #9 of the ''Gargoyles'' comic book series, making up the first half of ''[[Gargoyles: Clan-Building, Volume Two]]''.  In [[Rock and Roll|"Rock & Roll"]], Arthur tells [[Macbeth]] and [[Hudson]] that he and Griff had searched the obvious places for Merlin, so presumably their visits to Tintagel and Stonehenge have already taken place.  The Illuminati only become aware of Arthur's awakening at the end of [[Rock of Ages|"Rock of Ages"]], when the Stone informs Peredur of this; Peredur responds by alerting the upper echelon members of the Illuminati to this unexpected development.)
  
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What made [[Excalibur]] stand out amongst other swords would have been addressed in the series. [https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=416] Merlin's possessions that were found in [[Timeline#1995|1995]] by archaeologists [[Lydia Duane]] and [[Arthur Morwood-Smyth]], including the [[Scrolls of Merlin]], would also be furthered explored. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=5768]  Arthur and his companions would (presumably by the end of the first season) eventually find Merlin in his [[Crystal Cave]], and somehow release him. [http://s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=615][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=97]  Afterwards, they would embark upon a fresh quest, for the [[Holy Grail]]. It is also possible that the [[Questing Beast]] might make an appearance. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=1401][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=7913]  At some point, presumably, the issue would have arisen about Arthur's having been awakened early, well ahead of schedule for "Britain's greatest hour of need" that was supposed to be the occasion for his return from [[Avalon]], and also the issue of what his ultimate goal in the modern world would have been (which may include, but not be limited to, Arthur founding [[New Camelot]] in [[Antarctica]]). [https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=2507]
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As Arthur and Sir Griff are largely baseless before the founding of New Camelot (though they are always welcome to stay with the [[London Clan]]), this and transportation to and from their various quests would have been issues to be dealt within the series. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=1340]
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In 2005, Greg Weisman hinted that even Arthur's ultimate death (which would not come for some time) wouldn't necessarily end the series, having at least one idea to take the show "beyond Arthur". [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=8032]
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In 2022, on the ''[https://spidey-dude.com/voices-from-the-eyrie-16-reawakening/ Voices from the Eyrie]'' podcast, Greg Weisman also teased that the series would also feature scenes with gargoyles "set during Arthurian times" and how the gargoyles "interacted with King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table."
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 15 March 2024

This is a canon-in-training article. Information in this article is subject to change before it becomes canon.

Pendragon was one of seven proposed spin-offs for Gargoyles, for which the episode "Pendragon" was a back-door pilot.

Development

Pendragon was initially pitched verbally, sparking some interest. [1]

In 2007, Greg Weisman rambled how he had tentative plans to release a Pendragon comic mini-series with Slave Labor Graphics following the initial spin-off run of Gargoyles: Bad Guys - Redemption. [2] By 2008, he had hoped to write it following a potential Gargoyles: Dark Ages mini-series. [3]

Story

In the series, King Arthur and Sir Griff embark on their quest for Merlin, visiting such places as Tintagel, Stonehenge, and even the South Pole. [4] Along the way, they gain the Lady Blanchefleur, Peredur's wife, for a companion. [5] Arthur and his companions would have engaged in a number of clashes with the Illuminati (no doubt connected to Peredur's leadership of the Illuminati). They would also have encountered the Stone of Destiny again, in an episode reflecting its real-life return to Scotland in 1996. (The Stone of Destiny story appeared in issues #7 through #9 of the Gargoyles comic book series, making up the first half of Gargoyles: Clan-Building, Volume Two. In "Rock & Roll", Arthur tells Macbeth and Hudson that he and Griff had searched the obvious places for Merlin, so presumably their visits to Tintagel and Stonehenge have already taken place. The Illuminati only become aware of Arthur's awakening at the end of "Rock of Ages", when the Stone informs Peredur of this; Peredur responds by alerting the upper echelon members of the Illuminati to this unexpected development.)

What made Excalibur stand out amongst other swords would have been addressed in the series. [6] Merlin's possessions that were found in 1995 by archaeologists Lydia Duane and Arthur Morwood-Smyth, including the Scrolls of Merlin, would also be furthered explored. [7] Arthur and his companions would (presumably by the end of the first season) eventually find Merlin in his Crystal Cave, and somehow release him. [8][9] Afterwards, they would embark upon a fresh quest, for the Holy Grail. It is also possible that the Questing Beast might make an appearance. [10][11] At some point, presumably, the issue would have arisen about Arthur's having been awakened early, well ahead of schedule for "Britain's greatest hour of need" that was supposed to be the occasion for his return from Avalon, and also the issue of what his ultimate goal in the modern world would have been (which may include, but not be limited to, Arthur founding New Camelot in Antarctica). [12]

As Arthur and Sir Griff are largely baseless before the founding of New Camelot (though they are always welcome to stay with the London Clan), this and transportation to and from their various quests would have been issues to be dealt within the series. [13]

In 2005, Greg Weisman hinted that even Arthur's ultimate death (which would not come for some time) wouldn't necessarily end the series, having at least one idea to take the show "beyond Arthur". [14]

In 2022, on the Voices from the Eyrie podcast, Greg Weisman also teased that the series would also feature scenes with gargoyles "set during Arthurian times" and how the gargoyles "interacted with King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table."