English Tradition

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Guenevere’s Shield is a prophetic relic from the Vulgate Lancelot that foretold the destined love between Sir Lancelot and Queen Guenevere. The shield showed a knight and lady divided by a cleft that would close only when their love was fulfilled.

Locations, Knighthood, Court, Society

The legendary Glastonbury Thorn, a mystical tree famed for blooming at Christmas and Easter.

Locations, Knighthood, Court, Society

Glastonbury Cross is the name given to a leaden funerary cross reportedly discovered in 1191. Monks claimed to have found the grave of King Arthur.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Gawain's shield, often bearing a pentangle or the Virgin Mary, symbolizes his courage, virtue, and chivalric ideals.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Faced with the Green Knight's axe, Gawain accepts a green silk girdle from Lady Bertilak, promised to protect him from harm.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A noble blade lent (or gifted) by Sir Guingomar to Gareth at the tournament of Castle Dangerous.