Indeed it was, and so blades met on the fields of battle. With each of my opponents targeting my hair, having learned of what I looked like. That is how it became the symbol of Camelot, through the actions of my enemies.

... As for King Rience, I did not actually end up taking his head. It was suggested that I let him live, but made it so he wished he had died.

In retrospect, I have to wonder if listening to Merlin was a good idea.