NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Guinan the Pale

Guinans, Guinas li Blois, Guinas li Blons; Guynas le Bleys, Guynas le Bloy, Gwinas

A knight in Arthur’s service in the Vulgate Merlin.

He fought at the battle of Bedegraine, against the kings in rebellion against Arthur. He was saved from death by Sir Lucan the Butler.

Malory says that he came from the city of Bloy (Blois) in France.


Sources
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235
Arthour and Merlin | Late 13th century
Le Morte Darthur | Sir Thomas Malory, 1469-1470