A legendary island that revolved upon the sea above a giant lodestone. It was one of the most mysterious locations in Arthurian romance.
A broken sword of the Grail tradition, restored by Galahad at Corbenic.
A mysterious rock and harbor associated with piracy, demonic temptation,
- Arms and Armor
- ARTHURIAN ITEMS
- French Romance Tradition
- Grail Relics and Sacred Objects
- Grail Tradition
- Source | Continuations of Perceval
- Source | La Tavola Ritonda
- Source | Le Morte Darthur
- Source | Meraugis de Portlesquez
- Source | Perceval, or Le Conte del Graal
- Source | Post-Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal
- Source | Vulgate Estoire del Saint Graal
- Source | Vulgate Mort Artu
- Source | Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal
- THE GRAIL TRADITION
A sacred sword of the Grail tradition, destined for the greatest knight.
A sacred relief of biblical kingship carried into Arthurian legend - King David's Sword is a blade of prophecy, trial, and divine purpose, destined for Galahad alone.
- Adventures and Quests
- ARTHURIAN EVENTS
- French Romance Tradition
- Grail Tradition
- Source | Continuations of Perceval
- Source | Le Morte Darthur
- Source | Perceval, or Le Conte del Graal
- Source | Post-Vulgate Suite du Merlin
- Source | Vulgate Estoire del Saint Graal
- Source | Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal
- THE GRAIL TRADITION
In Arthurian legend, the Dolorous Stroke is the fateful blow that maims a Grail King and turns his land into the Waste Land. Struck with a forbidden holy weapon the stroke symbolizes sin, broken kingship, and the need for spiritual healing through the Grail Quest.
Josephe, son of Joseph of Arimathea, is portrayed in the Vulgate romances as the first Christian bishop and the original Grail Keeper.