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'''Sir Daniel Wigginbottom Fortesque IV''' (1254 – 1286), commonly shortened to '''Sir Daniel Fortesque''' or '''Sir Dan''', was a knight of the kingdom of [[Gallowmere]]. Due to his [[Lord Cedric Fortesque|father]]'s influence and a close personal relationship with the [[King Peregrin|king]], Sir Dan became the king's champion and Captain of the army. In 1286, he was charged with leading the militia into battle against the rebelling court magician [[Zarok]] in what would become known as the [[Battle of Gallowmere]]. Ignobly, Sir Dan was killed by the first volley of arrows. The king, unimpressed with Dan's performance, weaved a legend about the felled warrior, declaring him the '''Hero of Gallowmere'''. | '''Sir Daniel Wigginbottom Fortesque IV''' (1254 – 1286), commonly shortened to '''Sir Daniel Fortesque''' or '''Sir Dan''', was a knight of the kingdom of [[Gallowmere]]. Due to his [[Lord Cedric Fortesque|father]]'s influence and a close personal relationship with the [[King Peregrin|king]], Sir Dan became the king's champion and Captain of the army. In 1286, he was charged with leading the militia into battle against the rebelling court magician [[Zarok]] in what would become known as the [[Battle of Gallowmere]]. Ignobly, Sir Dan was killed by the first volley of arrows. The king, unimpressed with Dan's performance, weaved a legend about the felled warrior, declaring him the '''Hero of Gallowmere'''. | ||
A hundred years later, in 1386, Dan was | A hundred years later, in 1386, Dan was brought back to life when fate meddled with Zarok's second attempt at conquest, as his latest spell wasn't supposed to work on undead with a valiant soul . Dan seized this opportunity to live up to his legend and brought down the sorcerer once and for all, gaining access to the afterlife's [[Hall of Heroes]] as a result. | ||
By the late 19th century, Sir Dan's skeletal remains were exhibited in the [[British Museum]] in [[Kensington]], [[London]]. In 1886, he was resurrected once again, this time by the ruthless industrialist [[Lord Palethorn]]. Dan was soon recruited by [[Professor Hamilton Kift]] to help in the fight against this new threat. During his mission to restore peace in London, Dan also found love in [[Kiya]], an ancient Egyptian princess with an adventurous spirit. | By the late 19th century, Sir Dan's skeletal remains were exhibited in the [[British Museum]] in [[Kensington]], [[London]]. In 1886, he was resurrected once again, this time by the ruthless industrialist [[Lord Palethorn]]. Dan was soon recruited by [[Professor Hamilton Kift]] to help in the fight against this new threat. During his mission to restore peace in London, Dan also found love in [[Kiya]], an ancient Egyptian princess with an adventurous spirit. | ||