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.
MeaningCuts through iron and steel and wood, Cut steel Alternative NamesCaladbolg, Caladvwlch, Caledfwlch, Calesvol, Caliborne, Calibourne, Caliburn, Caliburnus, Caluburn, Esalabor, Eslabor, Escalibor, Escaliborc, Escaliboume, Eschaliborc, l’Espee del Perron, Estalibore, Excalibar,...
Dysgyl a Gren Rhydderch, the magical platter of King Rhydderch Hael, can produce any meat desired and reflects the hero’s wealth, generosity, and favor with the otherworld.
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.
Cuckhold's Horn is a magical object that spills its drink for any man whose wife has been unfaithful, serving as a supernatural test of fidelity and a reflection of Arthurian ideals of honor and virtue.
Corn Brangaled, one o f the legendary Thirteen Treasures of Britain, Brangaled's drinking horn could provide any drink its holder desired.
The Circle of Gold is a magical circlet set with jewels and a thorn from Christ's Crown, awarded to Perceval for defeating the Knight of the Burning Dragon. It symbolizes knightly valor, divine favor, and the fusion of chivalric heroism with sacred relics.
A magical chessboard sought by Gawain in the Dutch romance "Roman van Walewein". Hovering above its surface, the board tests knights with patience, skill, and cleverness.
