Grendel of Gracht

Count Grendel of Gracht was a Taran count and cousin of Tara's rightful ruler prince Reynart, who he had imprisoned along with princess Strella.

Plot for kingship
Grendal wanted to be king of Tara; he took Reynart prisoner to prevent him from attending his coronation whereupon he would be chosen to replace him. However the Doctor used an android of the prince to portray him and be crowned. Grendal decided to force Romana, who was identical to Strella, into marrying Reynart. Grendal would then kill the king marry his ex; Grendal would then kill her and become king. The Doctor arrived at the wedding and unveiled the counts plot. He then challenged Grendal to a swordfight and Grendal lost; he jumped in a moat and swam away. Following this, he was exiled by Reynart. (DW: The Androids of Tara)

With the Kandy Man
Grendel later returned, repairing and allying himself with the Kandy Man, who had faced the Doctor in his seventh incarnation. Grendel was once again defeated by the Doctor. (VD: The Trials of Tara)