| But with the last of his strength, Mordred impales himself even further, so as to come within striking distance of King Arthur, then gives a mortal blow to Arthur's head. |
| The young also cross paths with the loggerhead shrike, a bird that impales its prey before eating. |
| Seeing no other recourse, at the Battle of Camlann, Arthur charges Mordred and impales him with a spear. |
