On New Year's Eve, a mysterious green knight challenges King Arthur's court to a beheading game.
Galatine — Gawain’s mighty sword, gifted by the Lady of the Lake, radiant as the sun and true to the knightly code of courage and honor.
The Grail Sword appears beside the Grail and the Bleeding Lance as a weapon both magnificent and flawed. Its shattered blade reflects spiritual imperfection, and only the worthy Grail Knight can restore it to wholeness.
The court of King Arthur, as described in "Culhwch and Olwen", teems with legendary heroes, bards, queens, and mysterious figures.
The Scabbard of Excalibur, adorned with gold and precious stones, was more than decoration: it magically protected its bearer from losing blood, no matter the wound.
Excalibur is the sword of kings — born in Avalon, borne by Arthur, and returned at last to the Lady of the Lake. More than a weapon, it is the sign of divine rule, the boundary between mortal and Otherworld, and the enduring symbol of Britain’s once and future king.
The stark white shield of the giant Mauduit. Unlike the blank shields of young knights, this symbolizes brute force without honor — a monstrous parody of chivalry.
The Dull Sword, or Secace, is Sir Gawain’s magical weapon. Despite its unremarkable name, it inflicts grievous wounds and can only be sheathed after drawing blood, emphasizing the knight’s courage and destiny.
