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Sorionde

Soriandes, Soriendos, Soriondes, Sorioundes

Saxon warrior.

He accompanied his father, Maglahant, and his uncle, Mahaglant, to the Saxon invasion of Britain at the beginning of Arthur’s reign. He plundered and burned Cornwall.

His unit was defeated by Gawain and Yvain (Ywaine) at the battle of Diana Bridge. Sorionde was eventually killed by Sir Alier in Malehaut (Malahaut).


Sources
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235
Le Livre d’Artus | Early 13th century
Arthour and Merlin | Late 13th century