Nightbringer | The Arthurian Online Encyclopedia

Sornegrieu

Sonegrens, Sornegreons, Sornegrex

A king from Ireland who served King Rions (Ryons).

During Rions’s war with King Leodegan of Carmelide (Leodegrance), Sornegrieu and Sapharin led the advance at the battle of Carhaix. In the battle, King Ban sliced off Sornegrieu’s hand.

Later, Sornegrieu participated in a siege at Clarence, where he was killed by the King with a Hundred Knights.


Sources
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235
Le Livre d’Artus | Early 13th century
Arthour and Merlin | Late 13th century