Pendruic the Blessed was the youngest prince of Anistyr, fabled sorcerous kingdom of the distant West. It is a land of legend and magic and chivalry. Pendruic came to the court of the demon lord Corwin near the end of Corwin's reign. The dark shadow of Corwin's power had reached even Anistyr and Pendruic had been sent to stand against the darkness.
While in Corwin's court, Pendruic met Lady Siofra, Prince Justin of Brightwood, and Paramurd of Deval. He is said to have grown to love the beautiful but troubled Lady Siofra. Bards sing still of their tragic love. Some believe it was his love of Lady Siofra that led to his death.
Pendruic soon challenged Corwin. The two fought an epic battle much told in song and tale. Though Pendruic was stout of heart and a brave and noble warrior, he was no match for the power and base treachery of the witch-king. Using the blackest magic, Corwin slew the gallant prince of Anistyr.
Many say it was the murder of Pendruic that brought about Corwin's doom. With Pendruic;s death, Prince Justin and Paramurd of Deval left castle Avalon and openly rebelled against Corwin. Some short time after Pendruic's death, Lady Siofra too was dead by Corwin's blade. After Corwin's defeat, Prince Pendruic was honoured by the victorious rebels as a great hero.
Some say Pendruic's body was placed on a ship that was sent into the West and his home of Anistyr. Some say he was buried with Lady Siofra. Some say the two spirits still walk the halls of Castle Avalon.
Since the death of Pendruic the Blessed, Anistyr has had no further contact with Avalon.
(Thanks to Matt Andrews of ACN 2001's "The Witch-King of Avalon")