Lancelot of the Lake

Royalty and Rulers

The son of Alexander of Greece and Soredamors, nephew of Emperor Alis, and hero of Chrétien de Troyes' Cligés. Renowned for his prowess and loyalty, Cligés ultimately succeeded to the Byzantine throne alongside his beloved Fenice.

Arthurian Characters

The greatest champion of Uther Pendragon's Old Table, Segurant the Brown earned fame as the Knight of the Dragon and later became king of Abiron.

Locations, Knighthood, Court, Society

A famous Arthurian forest associated with Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, and many knightly adventures.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

A sword embedded in a stone and anvil that could be drawn only by the rightful king of Britain.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Three enchanted shields sent to Lancelot during his conquest of Dolorous Guard.

Arthurian Items and Symbols

Magical, mysterious, and symbolic vessels play a major role in Arthurian romance, especially in the Grail tradition.