Legend of the Beggar-King

It is said that the poorest of the poor are protected by the Beggar-King, a mythical figure that looks out for the beggars of the city, dealing justice to those that harm panhandlers.

Summary

The Beggar-King is said to be a "Robin Hood" type, working to enrich the poor by impoverishing the rich through robbery and scams.
Said to dwell in the Undercity, the section of the city comprising the less accessible parts of the city's sewers, catacombs and natural caverns, where even the city watch will not go, he holds court among the other vagabonds and dispossessed, ruling over them, not out of force, but loyalty; and his subjects will never betray their king. So far all interrogations have proven this true, for no beggar, bum, or vagabond has even acknowledged the Beggar-King's very existence, no matter how cruel or painful the methods of extraction. For who else provides them with safety, enough to eat, and community?
It's rumored that those who know what to look for can see the mark of the Beggar-King in protected area, such as Shantytown, the Undercity and any other locations where the poorest dwell.

Variations & Mutation

The myth of the beggar-king can be found in all major cities and locations large enough to have a significant number of the homeless and destitute.

In Art

The beggar-king is a popular subject of plays and operas, where he is usually portrayed as a trickster character, duping members of the upper class and often teaching them a lesson in humility.