NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Saliel


A murderous knight who killed a relative of Arthur.

Arthur swore vengeance on him, and a sorceress offered to lead Arthur to his enemy. Arthur slew Saliel, but was subsequently trapped by the sorceress until freed by Tristan.


Sources
Prose Tristan | 1230-1240
Le Morte Darthur | Sir Thomas Malory, 1469-1470