Chivalric Customs

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Short narrative poems, often connected to Arthurian and Breton tradition.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Gloves serve as pledges and formal challenges to trial by combat. Learn about the origin of the phrase "to throw down the gauntlet."

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A gilded ivory comb discovered by Lancelot after the queen's abduction by Meliagrant.

Adventures, Trials, Events and Legends

The court of King Arthur, as described in "Culhwch and Olwen", teems with legendary heroes, bards, queens, and mysterious figures.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Clarent, the Sword of Peace, is King Arthur's ceremonial blade, reserved for knightings and moments of solemn authority.

Locations, Knighthood, Court, Society

A courtly song, which Lancelot hears while traveling through the enchanted Forest Perdue.

Locations, Knighthood, Court, Society

In the Post-Vulgate Suite du Merlin, a courtly lay is composed at Arthur’s court in honour of Sir Gaheris, celebrating his noble deeds and chivalric reputation through poetry and song.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

At the Round Table, the Adventurous Seats are reserved for knights errant - those still proving their valor through quests and trials.

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