Powers that Be

An overview of the characters that make up the Powers that Be

The Powers that Be worked for the side of truth and justice. Its characters included jesters, wizards, knights, and keepers of the good-natured dragon Smirkenorff. They were generally happy to help dungeoneers and work against the Opposition - some more so than others.

The Powers that Be became more prominent in the later series – especially after the introduction of Lord Fear in Series 5. One character of interest is Hordriss the Confuser, who began as a neutral (and even threatening) character before aligning himself with the Powers that Be.

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Brother Mace

Brother Mace, a tavern monk. Played by Michael Cule.

The jolly tavern monk Brother Mace speaks Latin, dines with assassins, and swears by strong drink and insobriety.

Casper the Key

Casper, Merlin's talking Key. Voiced by Lawrence Werber.

A talking key found in Level 2 could often help dungeoneers navigate their way to Merlin's chamber.

Elita, the Cavern Elf

Elita the Cavern Elf. Played by Stephanie Hesp.

Elita was a rude and petulant elf who looked after Smirkenorff the Dragon and got under everybody's skin.

Folly, the Jester

Folly the Jester. Played by Alec Westwood.

Known for his giddy laughter, Folly was the dungeon jester for the first two series of Knightmare.

Gretel, the Maid

Gretel the Maid. Played by Audrey Jenkinson.

Gretel was the first dungeon maid. She influenced the story of several quests and was successfully rescued by one of the winning teams.

Gundrada, the Sword Mistress

Gundrada, the Sword Mistress. Played by Samantha Perkins.

Gundrada the Sword Mistress wielded a large sword and was quite happy to cut off heads of anything she saw as a threat.

Gwendoline the Greenwarden

Gwendoline the Greenwarden. Played by Juliet Henry-Massy.

Knightmare's 'female Robin Hood'. Gwendoline the Greenwarden was dedicated to protecting the Greenwood and its creatures.

Hordriss the Confuser

Series 6, Quest 6. Sophia attends the Academy of Magic, led by Hordriss the Confuser.

Over six years, Hordriss evolved from a dangerous and unpredictable warlock to a mage that supported the Powers that Be. The second longest-serving character.

Majida, the Genie

Majida the Genie. Played by Jackie Sawiris.

Majida was Treguard's second assistant. Fiery and obstinate, she quickly gets absorbed by the game and provokes a lot of laughs in her two-year spell.

Marta, the Tavern Maid

Marta, the Tavern Maid. Played by Jacquelin Joyce.

Marta was a tavern maid at Knightmare's inn, the Crazed Heifer. A useful source of gossip and information.

Mellisandre, the Maid

Mellisandre, the Dungeon Maid. Played by Zoe Loftin.

A new maid for Series 3, Mellisandre was a cheery and helpful presence who got herself in and out of danger in the dungeon.

Merlin, the Wizard

Merlin the magician

The magician of legend. Merlin was eccentric and excitable, and his magic was essential to most of the winning quests in the early years of Knightmare.

Motley, the Jester

Motley the jester in the dungeon

Motley was a lovable fool and woeful entertainer who persevered from Series 3 until the end of the show, becoming the third longest-lasting character.

Oakley, the Tree Troll

Oakley, the Tree Troll. Voiced by Clifford Norgate.

This suspicious tree troll in the Forest of Dun kept predators at bay and helped dungeoneers who were knowledgeable about the natural world.

Pickle, the Elf

Pickle the Elf. Played by David Learner.

Pickle was Treguard's first assistant in the main antechamber of Knightmare Castle. He enters at the start of Series 4 and remains for three seasons.

Pixel, the Pixie

Pixel, the animated pixie. Voiced by Stephanie Hesp.

Pixel was an animated pixie with a stinging needle that defended dungeoneers from Opposition forces.

Ridolfo

Ridolfo, the wandering minstrel. Played by Adrian Neil.

The 'famous' Ridolfo was a minstrel who entertained the crowds, fawned after the ladies, and collected gossip that was useful to dungeoneers.

Romahna, the Dragon Warden

Romahna, the Dragon Warden. Played by Jacquelin Joyce.

Romahna was a fiery wardress who supported Smirkenorff the Dragon in a bid to prevent dragons from becoming extinct.

Sidriss (the Confused)

Sidriss the Confused. Played by Iona Kennedy.

Sidriss 'the Confused' was an accident-prone trainee sorceress. She is the only and beloved daughter of Hordriss the Confuser.

Sir Hugh de Wittless

Sir Hugh de Wittless. Played by Mark Knight.

Sir Hugh de Wittless is a hapless do-gooding knight who is spellbound to rescue people - whether or not they need rescuing.

Smirkenorff the Dragon

Series 5 (1990). Smirkenorff the Dragon's first flight.

Knightmare's legendary dragon, Smirkenorff, helped dungeoneers in their quest, usually by flying them to the next level.

Stiletta, the Warrior Thief

Stiletta the Warrior Thief. Played by Joanne Heywood.

Stiletta was a striking and shrewd warrior thief who used her skill with throwing knives to keep predators at bay.

Treguard, the Dungeon Master

Treguard the Dungeon Master, in Series 1 (1987). Played by Hugo Myatt.

Treguard the Dungeon Master was the host of Knightmare. He presided over the gameplay from an antechamber in Knightmare Castle.

Veruca / Daisy

Veruca (Isy Suttie) in the closing moments of the Geek Week episode of Knightmare (2013).

Veruca went from frustrated intern to Treguard's assistant in the Geek Week episode of Knightmare.