Lord Fear and Lissard

Series 7: Characters

By Keith McDonald

The Series 7 characters included new assistants for Treguard and Lord Fear, plus a wizard in pursuit of a dragon-slaying Brollachan.


Treguard, the Dungeon Master

The Dungeon Master must get used to a new assistant this year, which makes the antechamber fractious for a while.

Treguard the Dungeon Master, played by Hugo Myatt. As seen in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993) with Majida (Jackie Sawiris).

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Majida, the Genie

Treguard's new assistant is fiery and obstinate but soon gets absorbed by the game and wants to help.

Majida the Genie, played by Jackie Sawiris in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Lord Fear

The Leader of the Opposition returns in a new environment called 'The Black Tower of Goth'.

Lord Fear from Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Lissard

Lord Fear's new henchman was a green Atlantean who orchestrated his leader’s plans from their headquarters.

Lissard, Lord Fear's minion, played by Cliff Barry in Series 8 of Knightmare.

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Hordriss the Confuser

Though still a figure of power, the long-serving mage's weaknesses are increasingly exploited by the Opposition.

Hordriss the Confuser, played by Clifford Norgate, as seen in Series 8 of Knightmare (1994).

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Sidriss (the Confused)

Still getting into mishaps. Sidriss manages to get trapped in a bottle and turn Marta and Fidjit into animals.

Sidriss the Confused, played by Iona Kennedy. As seen in Series 6 of Knightmare (1992).

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Rothberry the Apothecary

An eccentric alchemist and apothecary who made and sold potions that were useful for questers.

Rothberry the Apothecary, played by Mark Knight. As seen in Series 8 of Knightmare (1994).

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Romahna, Dragon Warden

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

Romahna the Dragon Warden, played by Jacquelin Joyce in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Smirkenorff the Dragon

The dragon was targeted by the Brollachan in Series 7. It flew dungeoneers into a new misty rift called Angar.

Smirkneorff the Dragon, voiced by Clifford Norgate. As seen in Series 6 of Knightmare (1992).

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Fidjit

An urchin and locksmith who could open locked doors and gates around the upper levels.

Fidjit, the locksmith, played by Paul Valentine in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Grimaldine

Grimaldine was a Celtic wizard from the Brotherhood of the Broll. His aim is to reclaim the Brollachan.

Grimaldine, a wizard played by Anthony Donovan in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Sylvester Hands

Hands becomes the butt of some comical schemes and plots as he gets increasingly reliant on drink.

Sylvester Hands, a beggar played by Paul Valentine. As seen in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Marta, the Tavern Maid

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

Marta the Tavern Maid, played by Jacquelin Joyce in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Greystagg, Queen of the Grey Sisters

The Witch Queen survives in hope of revenge against Lord Fear after he destroys the witches' home.

Greystagg the Witch Queen, played by Iona Kennedy in Series 6 of Knightmare.

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Raptor

Raptor was a crude and superstitious bandit who replaced Skarkill as Goblin Master.

Raptor, the brigand, as played by Cliff Barry in Series 8 of Knightmare (1994).

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Brother Strange

This mysterious travelling friar exchanged information for new proverbs to add to his collection.

Brother Strange, a proverbial monk played by Cliff Barry in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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The Brollachan

A shape-shifting beast robbed of its knowledge and pulled through time to destroy Smirkenorff.

The Brollachan, a shape-shifting monster, appears in Lord Fear's chamber in Series 7 of Knightmare (1993).

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Series Credits

View the 1993 gallery for Series 7 cast photographs.

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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.

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