The Emperor is…Uther! (As if there was ever any doubt.) Fits so perfectly. Believe it or not, I actually really like Uther. Considering I don't usually like jerks, it's a testament to the talents of the writers, directors and – of course – the great Anthony Head. It would be so easy to make him completely unlikable, but they keep him human. Man am I gonna miss him.
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IV – The Emperor – Uther
Key Phrases – Power, authority, father figure, insensitivity, sticking to the rules.
Uther watched another sorcerer burn, the cries of pain ringing in the cold air, tainting the morning with a melancholy atmosphere. Another evil-doer was dead and justice had been served.
So why did he not rejoice?
His face was stony, hiding his feelings from the crowd below. They thought his eyes would be on the dying sorcerer, so Uther often used such executions to study his people. In amongst the crowd, he saw mixed expressions. A few looked satisfied, happy with the rules their King has set and upheld. Some looked angry. They believed their ruler had gone too far.
But mostly he saw fear. Fear of the relentless hunt for magic. Fear that the King might suspect them. Fear that they could be the next one on the pyre.
Uther did not necessarily want his people to fear him but it was required to keep them in line and keep magic out of the Kingdom.
If being a figure of fear is what was needed to keep Camelot safe, Uther would play his part.
He's Uther, the Lovable Tyrant! Hypocrite Extraordinaire! XD
Thanks for reading! Next time is The Hierophant! (Clue: Slightly obscure character, but has made several appearances!)