Interesting theory, but I wouldn't say that this was the case.

Rupert would indeed be older, and of higher rank having gone from being a Sergent to a Templar.

I think the writing in the scenes between Treguard and D'Armitage in The Sorcer's Isle is fantastic.

But watching the series, and reading the books I can find no link between D'Armitage and Lord Fear.

Though I've always found it a shame that D'Armitage was never made a character in the series.

It could be like Heat almost, the two great enimies tracking eachother then finally meeting as the series draws to a close.

There was a fanfic added to knightmare.com in March called Crossed Paths, set prior to Series 4, in which Treguard deals with an adversary called Lord de Ferres. As I read, I became convinced that he would become Lord Fear, but this didn't happen, and ultimately there was no real evidence that the author had such a connection in mind. However, the name does complement the character's threat to elves.

There is never any indication anywhere that Fear is an undead.

Have you seen the geezer's face? If he doesn't look like he's been dug up and pulled out I don't know who does!

But yes, you're most likely right.

Although it is conceivable that Rupert might have become more competant over the years.

I suppose what makes it clear to me that he's not Rupert is that he's adept with magic. That was one of Treguard's many advantages over Armitage.

Okay everyone, debate over. Go back to sleep

Character-wise, there are clear differences too. Fear may be haughty but he is also a great deal more intelligent and competent than d'Armitage, and less of a blusterer. Fear is less cowardly also, and d'Armitage was obsessed with the Normans' supposed superiority over the Anglo-Saxons, which is a distinction that Fear never referred to at any stage.