Octaves
An expatriated Roman who ruled Britain several generations before Arthur.
Formerly the duke of Gwent, he stole the British throne from King Constantine while the latter was conquering Rome. Constantine sent one of his generals, Trahern, to deal with Octavius, and Octavius was forced to flee to Norway. He put a contract on Trahern’s life and, when Trahern was assassinated, he returned to Britain to rule until he died. He was succeeded by Maximus.
He is to be identified with Evdaf.
Sources
Historia Regum Britanniae | Geoffrey of Monmouth, c. 1138
Roman de Brut | Wace, c. 1155