Doctor Who

Character

Cleric

dutiful discreet precise

The Cleric serves King Richard the Lionheart as a royal scribe during the Third Crusade. He transcribes dictated diplomatic proposals in the throne room, capturing terms like territorial offers and marriage alliances to Saladin. Positioned at the king's side, he embodies the administrative support essential to medieval kingship, ensuring precise documentation amid high-stakes negotiations between Christian and Saracen leaders. His role highlights the clerical machinery that underpins royal strategy in the Holy Land.

1 appearances

Royal Documentation

Cleric's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

1 moments

S2E23 · The Knight of Jaffa

Richard knights Ian for critical mission

Eager and slightly overwhelmed, his emotions a mix of excitement for the mission and anxiety about the dangers ahead. The knighting ceremony elevates his status but also amplifies the pressure he feels to succeed, both for Barbara’s sake and to honor the trust placed in him by Richard.

Ian Chesterton receives a mission from Richard to deliver a gold belt to Saladin for the release of Sir William des Preaux and Barbara. His eagerness to depart is met …

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Affiliation

England

Wartime National Opposition to French Revolutionary Regime