Fate Lore - The Tale of Artoria Pendragon [Fate/Stay Night & FGO] 

Don't forget to check out my lore on Lancer Artoria!

Artoria was in the end a human girl, who desperately tried to be something inhuman for the sake of those she cared about, never realizing that in order for true happiness of all to be obtained, the individual who wishes it must also be included. That is what makes the tale of Saber and Shirou so compatible because it is of this union that they both realize this fact.

“Yes... Welcome back, Shirou!” HNG!! My heart!

Shirou and Artoria looking up at the Starry Sky Shirou: Its just me you and the Moon Merlin Disguised as the Moon: HEY YOU TWO SHOULD KISS

Beginning by her being abandoned as a child, ending alone on a hill surrounded by the countless corpses of the people she swore to protect. So tragic, but yet, just as her sacred sword, her life shines so brightly, it is hard to not get taken away by it. I remember myself playing the Fate route for the first time, like many I did not like Shirou very much in the beginning. Yet each and every time, after every dream of hers he saw, even when just looking at Arturia calmly sitting in the Dojo, I found myself to agree with his thoughts. Bit by bit the proud king drew me in more and more, till I reached a point, where I was no better than a love sick Shirou chasing endlessly after a distant star he could never even dare to reach. She lead a sad, yet so dazzling life, not once straying from her ideals. Strong, proud, unwavering, but on the other hand so frail and alone. It fits so perfectly, that she thought it was all her fault, that she is nothing more than a sinner that has to repent, not deserving the slightest bit of happiness. Again I found myself to agree with Shirou, she did all she could, gave everything she had not wanting anything else than her peoples prosperity. She should be rewarded if anything, no she had to be rewarded. She should be prouder than anyone. A selfish wish I had, but I wanted the lone king to at least once think about herself first. It is funny and also to a point scary how a ficitional character can captivate one so much. It has been several years since I played F/stn for the first time and I still feel the same. Fawning over someone that doesn't even exist. From the beginning to her well deserved end in Avalon, what a stunning person. Thank you to anyone that brought himself to read this wall of text of a guy rambling about cheesy things. Keep doing what you think is right, as I keep chasing a star. Have a nice day.

King Arturia x Queen Shirou forever

UFO I'm still waiting for the fate route!!!!!

First and most honorable waifu. Must go play more F/GO.

Arturia = BEST GIRL

Good lore info. Just to point a few things out: > "These qualities strain her relationship with her knights" > "people criticize Artoria's efforts" It was revealed via the Apocrypha VN and Garden of Avalon that only a miniscule portion of knights rebelled against Artoria. The rest of the nation, including the 12 regents/lords of Britain, stayed loyal to her to the death. The only knights who join Mordred's rebellion is half of city Camelot's garrision force. And that was after 3 extensive years of secretive preparation by Mordred. The rebellion only manages to somewhat succeed because it catches the nation by surprise & Artoria and her main military was overseas during a long campaign at the time. Even the knights who joined the rebellion knew that they were in the wrong, and that they were driving the nation into chaos.We even get a 3rd person narrative in the Apocrypha VN among the rebellion acknowledging that they were dooming themselves & the people, but continue to persist anyways just to see "how far Mordred could go". Conflict in Britain had been long gone by that point after the 12 big battles, and people didn't want a civil war - especially not with Artoria's massive evacuation plan almost in completion. Btw, none of the Round Table members left out of frustration with Artoria. Tristan left because his love lift happened to go down into the gutter, and couldn't focus on his knightly duties at all so he leaves while making an off-handed comment for leaving; when he finds out what occurred due to his comment, he completely hates himself and regrets making such a statement. Lancelot left because he had no other choice but to leave after his affair with Guinevere & killed Gawain's siblings to save her. Even Kay only wanted to leave because the country was a bunch of internal fighting idiots, not because he was frustrated with Artoria. Expanded lore materials pretty much debunk the whole myth of Artoria "not understanding the hearts of others" or "being hated by her people". Artoria herself, however, did believe those claims to be true, and blamed solely herself for all the tragedies around her. Which basically leads to her getting trapped in the endless loop in search for the Grail under the contract with the World.

Artoria or "how to turn a brutish roman general into waifu material".

Artoria is my original waifu. It is so nice to see this in-depth lore, I live for this stuff.

You know given how much of role Kay played in Artoria's early life and being one of the the most senior knights of Camelot, its kinda surprising how little he's actually appeared/mentioned in any fate work, to the best of my knowledge I can only name 5 times where he's appeared: -A mention in Fate/hollow ataraxia in a little sister competition skit -A mention in FGO about him getting killed by the Lion King -A version of him showing up in Lord El-Melloi II Case Files that exists within Gray's lantern Add. -A chapter in the Garden of Avalon -A brief conversation he had as a spirit with Shirou at Atoria's grave in a special drama CD that came with the UBW anime

This is beautiful. You poured a lot of research and creative composition to tell the story of our Beloved, sad Artoria.

Me and my lvl 100 Artoria would like to thank you for this video. Well done!

I kinda want them to make a anime version of this. I know we have gotten small clips, but still.

Tht last part with them reuniting made me teary eye. For me otakudaikun is my go to fgo lore

Saber is the best Type-moon heroine, period!

I like how you used Fate/stay night 2006 OST in this video. Good taste.

My dear Artoria

I'M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE CRYING

It’s so sad that some people dislike videos just for the sake of disliking them. What miserable people they must be. On the other hand, very well done Sir.

I'm glad that her moving on was included in FGO. It's nice to see her fully come to terms with her past. "My battle was not the correct salvation for everything-but I am certain it wasn't a mistake."

Hero of Justice Shirou Emiya and King of Knights Artoria Pendragon.

Great video Dai! Oh my poor Artoria, at least she found happiness at long last, with Shiro too.

Knowing Saber and Shirou reunited in Avalon makes my heart flutter 😍

I love the images of Arturia with her hair down. I also wish we had an actual image of Nasuverse Guinevere.

The discussion between Saber, rider and Gil makes so much more sense after seeing this video!

Oof.. The ending got me emotional. This might be my favorite video, to be honest.

All hail King Arturia and Queen Shirou!!

So... does this mean that shirou is the mother of mordred now

"As fate would have it..." heh

I would love for this to be an anime, the entirety of her life.

The Tale of Futanari Artoria. Well done Dai Kun. Well done..

Lancelot does seem like the kind of guy to want to be punished by artoria

Chapter 6 of the season2 of FGO will set in 500AD, the early days of Camelot. Can't wait.

This was beautiful, hearing about the struggles and achievements of who might be THE most famous Servant of all of the Fate series.

They should make this 3 part movies too. This adaptation of King Arthur story is amazing. I have watched Fate´series 5 years ago and back then I really did enjoy watching it. And now after learning about this video, I can truly say, Fate´series is truly amazing. Also, that final for Artoria touched my deepest feelings. :(

I cry when shirou got to meet her again

Gets on RU-vid, sees two waifu videos, completely forgets what he WAS going to do and watches the videos.

my dude you always manage to bring out my tears with this lore videos great job love the content keep it up

The best love interest for Shirou Emiya is Artoria Pendragon (Saber). That's adorable and cute in fate and last episode. So Artoria (Saber) can be considerably the main love interest of Shirou from this series of fate.

Dammit we gotta get a new Fate route by Ufotable. The best ship, almost all the good guys survive, and you're lying if you say you don't wanna see Archer vs Berserker in Ufotable style.

This is probably my favorite video from Daikun the way he has such a wonderful voice for storytelling this may be a little much but listening to this made me sad, happy, angry etc. such a great story for an even greater king.

At least Their Wishes come true

If only Uther Pendragon made an appearance would have been nice to see him interact one last time with his daughter(as well as Morgan and modred

That's the happiest ending in all of fucking Past present and future anime, and saber is my #1 girl in anime

Fu** why do you have such a great background music going on? its giving me chills

Excalibur FTW! Saber Artoria Is bae ! 💙💙💙😊😊😊

Your videos are amazing. Learning so much about the Fate series and in the best presentation possible!

I loved everything, thank you for your hard work ❤

*And then the after story we’re Merlin spied on the two lovebirds at their lovemaking* Merlin:Oh my well at least I am not bored anymore Shirou and Artoria: ahh Merlin do you mind

One of the best RU-vid videos i have ever seen. I also cried lol Keep it up!

Artoria may be my favorite character of all time (That or Edelgard or sans) A existence as tragic as hers yet heartwarming is rare. There is so much to love of her, her tale of tragedy, her care for those close to her that destroys her slowly, her reflection on herself and awareness of what she is later in her story, or more simply she's attractive (doesn't always have to be complicated). No matter what, Artoria is a amazing character that many should learn from when writing characters.

The frustration i have most regarding Arturia is with fans who somehow can't bridge the gap between Zero and FSN(or the VN Fate route Arturia and the ufotable anime adaptions). I understand that it can be hard to see different sides of her...but it doesnt mean one side is more or less valid, they just exist as parts of a whole. Personal opinion is personal opinion, but acting like its sacrilegious for her to even have a valid love interest in Shirou is beyond the pale. Again, not trying to be unreasonable...i understand there are people who like/dislike Fate route for their own valid reasons, Nasu himself has said he would love to upgrade it and make it way better if given the chance. But that has nothing to do with whether Shirou's place in Arturia's life is valid or not, or whether she deserves a chance at a happiness she had never allowed herself or been given the opportunity to experience

Shirou and artoria are the best couple and it isn’t even close

Merlin: I'll make a man out of you. Artoria: Okay

This like an documentary this is great good job dai and thank you

Damn I'm actually crying at how beautiful this was.

Thank you. I read fanfiction where Shiro went back in time and try to change Artoria fate. Now I knew how original version went and what have changed. I really love this ending about their reunion. It made me cry.

*Eksukalibah!*

i not going to lie i teared up at the end seeing her smile after waiting so long

So glad she gets to meet Shiro at the end.

Gotta say this gave me feels.

The best ending for both Shirou and Artoria

THE ORIGINAL WAIFU RETURNS IN THIS FANTASTIC LORE AND NOTICE ME SENPAI!!!!!!

In the very end she found her true wish that wish was shirou

that ending was eautifull for artoria she truely did deserve it

Artoria practically shows us the true depth of Human from her path to maximum vulnerability to her path to maximum potential in one package, that's why I admire her and she is my favorite character. You know Avalon could well be the future most desired by humanity in many possible ways and it is that this character has so many symbolisms of humanity in it.

21:20 As fate would have it Artoria finally found the love of her life beyond her old life

Saber Artoria is amazing! Thanks for such a touching and well developed history!

Great narration. English isn't my native language but i can understand the whole narration well. U got my 1 little subscribe.

Morgan sure is thicc DW make Morgan a 5 star caster pls.

Dude great narration, I don't know why but I am moved to tears. Saber's story is so beautiful! Thank you so much for the joy you brought be today thank you so much!!

Thank you once again!

Thank you for this story telling, I really enjoy it.

I can just hear iskandar say "You may indeed have saved them, but you never lead them"

How can you not love the lore behind this series?

This video is beautiful... also that ending is too damn sad and wonderful. 😭

Great video Dai-kun.

That was some deep stuff. My respect is +10

Loved the end with Shirou and Artoria meeting again in Avalon. But Shirou has so many kinds of endings with different people...huh?

1:52 pm. Who needs sleep anyway.

Have you seen the Sonic and the Black Knight iteration? I recently started playing that old game and love making lore connections with the Fate iteration.

Ah, Artoria. One of the first 5-stars to come to my Chaldea. She's my favored Saber in FGO and I made sure to use her against Lartoria in the Camelot Singularity. Hail to the King of Knights!

In a nutshell: Monty Python and the Holy Grail but it's anime

This never gets old.. Please.. please.. do more of artoria's fate lore I don't care if there's 10 of it I want *MORE!*

I Really really Love your lore videos!!! And this was the best you made i think! Please continue your awsome work :-)

Wasn't Artoria 15 not 16? "But these fifteen years that have been lived and experienced, day by day with nothing noteworthy befalling, with his adoptive father, Sir Éctor, his stepbrother Kay and the lively voices of the people that lived in the city." - Garden of Avalon Drama CD

Next time keep Merlin away from her. As far away as possible so he doesn't go making futas out of women.

So this is why she wanted the Holy Grail.

All the knights of the round tables seem oddballs

So, it's like King Arthur. His Father, King Uther. Excalibur is the sword of the lake, am I right? I LIKE MYTHSSS and ANIME!

Such a good story.

I really wish Realta Nua was Animated

Arturia: my one and only waifu lol

I swear I would pay money to see Arturia watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail

So what was Vortigern doing after Uther fell? Britain was apparently just without a king, so he didn't take over his land, and it seems like he just left Camelot alone while they were building it up, until their big battle.

Why can't they just turn this into a series. It would be so good. I would watch the hell out of that.

Saber x Shirou for life!