An astrologer and dwarf at King Mark's court who uncovered the love affair between Tristan and Isolde.
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.
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.
- ARTHURIAN CULTURE
- ARTHURIAN ITEMS
- Feasting and Hospitality
- General Arthurian Tradition
- Source | De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae
- Source | Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum
- Source | La Tavola Ritonda
- Source | Lancelot, or Le Chevalier de la Charrette
- Source | Le Morte Darthur
- Source | Perceval, or Le Conte del Graal
- Source | Prose Tristan
- Source | Vulgate Lancelot
- Source | Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal
A prized luxury throughout Arthurian literature, associated with hospitality, feasting, medicine, and occasionally deception.
Tristan's sword in "La Tavola Ritonda," celebrated as the finest sword in the world.
A mechanical bow-trap devised by Tristan during his exile in the Forest of Morrois.
A famous Arthurian forest associated with Merlin, the Lady of the Lake, and many knightly adventures.
Magical, mysterious, and symbolic vessels play a major role in Arthurian romance, especially in the Grail tradition.