Two youths followed the bearer of the bleeding lance, each carrying a golden candlestic with many burning candles. Their light filled the hall with a brilliance such as Perceval had never seen before.
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.
Varlets were attendants and menservants, the unseen hands that sustained castles and courts. Their work bridged the gap between nobility and the common life of the realm.
Children appear rarely in Arthurian tales, yet they embody both innocence and destiny — heirs to a chivalric world already fading. Their presence reminds us of what the knights strive to protect, and of the fragile hope that outlives war.
Explore the many figures who inhabit Arthurian legend — from children and messengers to wise women, dwarves, and sorcerers. Each plays a part in shaping the world of Camelot and the code of chivalry that defines it.
Squires stand between service and glory, learning the arts of arms, courtesy, and loyalty. In their obedience lies the seed of future knighthood.
The Ideals of Knighthood - the Path From Squire to Knight.
