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Ysave of Carahes

Ysaive

A niece of King Arthur who married King Caradoc of Nantes, but committed adultery with a sorcerer named Elïavrés. This affair produced a son, Caradoc, who was recognized by King Caradoc as his legitimate heir.

After winning fame as one of Arthur’s knights, Caradoc returned to Nantes and locked Ysave in a tower to punish her for her sins. Ysave and Elïavrés conspired to kill Caradoc with a poisonous serpent, but were unsuccessful.


Source
First Continuation of Chrétien’s Perceval | Attributed to Wauchier of Denain, c. 1200