The Legend of King Arthur - English

Greetings, I am Merlin. For as long as I can remember, I have watched over the land of Britain, a place of green hills and mysterious forests. Our kingdom was sad and without a leader after the great king Uther Pendragon passed away, and everyone argued about who should rule next. To find the one true king, I used a sprinkle of my strongest magic to place a beautiful, shining sword into a huge stone right in the middle of a churchyard. Carved on the stone were golden letters that said whoever pulled the sword out was the rightful king of all Britain. This is the beginning of the story people now call The Legend of King Arthur.

From a spot where no one could see me, I watched as mighty lords and strong, clanking knights came from all over the land to try their luck. They grunted and groaned, pulling at the sword with all their might, their faces turning red with effort. But the sword wouldn't budge, not even a little bit, as if it were part of the stone itself. Then, a young boy named Arthur came along. He was not a mighty knight but a humble helper to his older brother, Sir Kay. Arthur had forgotten to bring Sir Kay's sword for a big tournament, and when he saw the sword in the stone, he thought it would be the perfect replacement. He walked up, took the handle in his hands, and gave a gentle tug. Like magic, the sword slid out as smoothly as a whisper. A hush fell over the crowd, followed by a great cheer. Everyone, though very surprised, knew they had finally found their true king.

As king, Arthur was as kind and fair as he was brave. I became his trusted advisor, using my wisdom to help him rule his new kingdom. Together, we built a magnificent castle called Camelot, with towers so tall and shiny they seemed to touch the clouds. King Arthur invited the bravest and most honorable knights in the land to join him, but he wanted them all to feel like equals. So, I helped him create a giant Round Table, with no head and no foot, so no single knight could feel more important than another. These Knights of the Round Table promised to be courageous, to help people in need, and to always be fair and true. To help him protect his people, Arthur also received a powerful and magical sword named Excalibur from the mysterious Lady of the Lake, whose arm rose from the water to give it to him.

King Arthur's time as ruler became a golden age of peace and honor for the land of Britain. Though his reign, like all things, eventually came to an end after many great adventures and sad challenges, his story lived on. For hundreds and hundreds of years, storytellers and poets have shared exciting tales of his courage, the magic of my friend Camelot, and the daring adventures of his knights. The Legend of King Arthur reminds us that true strength comes not from muscles, but from kindness and a good heart. It teaches us that anyone, no matter how humble or ordinary they seem, can become a hero. His story continues to inspire books, movies, and dreams, sparking our imagination about what it means to be a good and noble leader.