Nascien d’Orberique

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.

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.