Lord Fear and Lissard

Opposition

An overview of the characters that make up the Opposition


The Opposition worked for the side of evil in Knightmare, typically acting as obstacles to be overcome by the players. Some members of the Opposition were easier to overcome (e.g. via bribery) than others.

In the early series, the Opposition was less regimented but it was dominated by the intimidating spectre of Mogdred. From Series 5, the Opposition became much more prevalent as an organised group with Lord Fear as their leader.

In This Section

Aesandre, the Ice Queen

Aesandre the Ice Queen. Played by Juliet Henry-Massy.

The sorceress Aesandre ruled the icy territory of Winteria and became an ally of Lord Fear during the fifth series of Knightmare.

Bhal-Shebah

Bhal-Sheba, the Red Dragon. Voiced by Bill Cashmore.

Bhal-Shebah was a red dragon with two personalities. It was later mindwiped and renamed Firestorm of Marblehead.

Dreadnort

Series 6 (1992). Lord Fear's new monster, the Dreadnort.

The Dreadnort was a metal robot that stood guard and requested a password during Series 6 of Knightmare.

Fatilla the Hun

Series 4, Quest 5. Fatilla the Hun checks his permitted list for the dungeoneer's name.

Fatilla was a simple-minded barbarian guard that most Series 4 teams had to negotiate through bribes or by outwitting him.

Gibbet

Gibbet, the guard. Played by Alec Westwood.

Gibbet was a sour and vicious guard who watched over the wellway to Level 3 in the first series of Knightmare.

Goblins

Goblins patrolling in Death Valley.

Famed for their fearful horn, these orc-like creatures crawled the entire dungeon, striking fear into questing teams and audiences alike.

Gumboil

Gumboil the 'Orrid. A guard. Played by Edmund Dehn.

Gumboil the 'Orrid was a clumsy and gullible guard with a weakness for alcohol.

Lillith

Lillith, the Sorceress. Played by Mary Miller.

Lillith was an unpredictable sorceress who appeared in Level 1 during the first two seasons of Knightmare. Teams had to please her, or they perished.

Lissard

Lissard, the Grievous and Devious. Played by Cliff Barry.

Lissard was Lord Fear's seneschal for the final two series. He was a green Atlantean who orchestrated his leader's plans from their headquarters.

Lord Fear

Lord Fear. Played by Mark Knight.

Lord Fear was the leader of the Opposition from Series 5 onwards. A powerful sorcerer who influenced proceedings and controlled minions from his headquarters.

Malice

Malice, the Sorceress. Played by Samantha Perkins.

The fluctuating sorceress Malice could be a friend or foe, depending on what she could gain from a dungeoneer's progress.

Mildread, the Witch

Mildread, the Crone. Played by Mary Miller.

The devious witch, Mildread, enjoyed tricking dungeoneers and causing mischief. But her help could be vital to escaping Level 1.

Mogdred

Series 2, Quest 5 end at the hands of Mogdred in Level 2.

Mogdred was the dark side of Merlin and the principal 'opponent' to a successful quest during the early years of Knightmare.

Morghanna

Morghanna, the Sorceress. Played by Natasha Pope.

Morghanna was a ruthless sorceress who entered the dungeon via the deeper catacombs and left no survivors in her two appearances.

Olaf, the Viking

Olaf the Viking. Played by Tom Karol.

Olaf the Dead was a freelance Viking guard and raider who demanded loot or pillage to allow teams to continue.

Raptor

Raptor, Lord Fear's Captain. Played by Cliff Barry.

Raptor was a bandit recruited by Lord Fear to lead his charge and replace Skarkill. Dim and superstitious, Raptor was not the success that Fear hoped for.

Skarkill, the Goblin Master

Skarkill, the Goblin Master. Played by Rayner Bourton.

Skarkill was Lord Fear's first goblin master. Slimy and intimidating, he led the efforts to capture dungeoneers during a two-series run.

Snapper-Jack, the Fool Taker

Snapper-Jack, the Fool Taker. Played by Bill Cashmore.

Snapper-Jack was a sinister figure who prowled around like the child-catcher and threatened to kidnap dungeoneers who didn't answer enough of his riddles.

Sylvester Hands

Series 5, Quest 5. Sylvester Hands attempts to rob new dungeoneer, Jenna.

Sylvester Hands (or Sly Hands) was a cowardly vagabond whose love of drink makes him Lord Fear's biggest liability.

The Behemoth

Series 3, Quest 5. James is confronted by the Behemoth in Level 1.

The Behemoth was an armoured warrior described as less than human. It seems to be an origin point for the frightknights, Lord Fear's mindless guards.

The Brollachan

The Brollachan, a V-Actor character played by Anthony Donovan.

The Brollachan was a shape changer stolen by Lord Fear. It was robbed of all its knowledge and given the sole purpose to hunt down and destroy Smirkenorff.

The Giant

Series 1 Quest 5. Helen is watched by a suspicious Giant as she enters his lair.

The giant occupied a ridge in Level 1 and wasn't keen on being disturbed by dungeoneers.

The Grimwolds

Mrs Grimwold, the Crone. Played by Tom Karol.

The Grimwold family was comprised of an ogre, a crone, a three-headed dog, and a son who appeared in a later series.

The Troll

The troll. Played by Guy Standeven.

The troll occupied a ledge in Level 1 and hoped to feast on passing dungeoneers.

Wall Monsters

The Brangwen-Shee, one of the Wall Monsters. Voiced by Natasha Pope.

Teams in the early series of Knightmare faced one of five clue room guardians in the first level. These were often a vital source of knowledge.

Weeping Door

Doorkis, one of the Weeping Doors locked with lies. Voiced by Michael Cule.

These spellbound doors on each level of the Series 4 dungeon were locked with lies and could only be opened with the truth.