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Olaf Simons: /* ==Patye */

2008-02-26T09:38:07Z

==Patye

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	Follows King Pellinore in hunting the Questing Beast later (I.19).		Follows King Pellinore in hunting the Questing Beast later (I.19).

	===Patye=		===Patye===
	Cousin of Mador de La Porte. Accidentally poisoned by an apple intended for Gawain by Pinel. (VIII.3)		Cousin of Mador de La Porte. Accidentally poisoned by an apple intended for Gawain by Pinel. (VIII.3)

Nico Zorn at 20:00, 1 January 2008

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	These suggestions are free to debate.		These suggestions are free to debate.
	Feel also free to move characters around...especially from unimportant to important. Importance is to be seen not in the whole book but also for high importance in smaller parts.		Feel also free to move characters around...especially from unimportant to important. Importance is to be seen not in the whole book but also for high importance in smaller parts.


	Characters added for Books: 1 (complete); 13 (complete), 18-end (main characters and plot, ignored extensive lists)		Characters added for Books: 1 (complete); 13 (complete), 18-end (main characters and plot, ignored extensive lists)
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	===The 11 Kings===		===The 11 Kings===
	The 11 Kings swear an oath to destory Arthur: Duke of Candebenet, Brandegoris of Strangore, Clarihaus of Northuberland, The King with the Hundred Knights, Lot of Lothien, Uriens of Gore, Idres of cornwall, Cradilmans, Anguisshauns, Nentres of Garlot, Carados. (I.12) Eventually subdued by King Royns.		The 11 Kings swear an oath to destory Arthur: Duke of Candebenet, Brandegoris of Strangore, Clarihaus of Northuberland, The King with the Hundred Knights, Lot of Lothien, Uriens of Gore, Idres of cornwall, Cradilmans, Anguisshauns, Nentres of Garlot, Carados. (I.12) Eventually subdued by King Royns.

			===The Knights of the Round Table===
			150 in number, usually. Frequently some get slain and replaced. Most notable characters (except villains) are members at some point. The fellowship finally breaks up in the quarrel between Arthur and Lancelot, incited by Agrevain and Mordred (XIXff.)

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	===Arthur===		===Arthur===
	Son of Uther Pendragon and Igraine. Declines allegiance to Rome twice (I.23, V.1) and consequently becomes Roman Emperor, conquering the empire (V). Lets slay all children born on May Day due to a prophecy of Merlin (I.27)		Son of Uther Pendragon and Igraine. Declines allegiance to Rome twice (I.23, V.1) and consequently becomes Roman Emperor, conquering the empire (V). Lets slay all children born on May Day due to a prophecy of Merlin (I.27). Always trusting in Lancelot. Wants to burn his queen in haste after treason (adulery) seems somewhat likely (XX.7) but is open to make peace with Lancelot later. Takes back Guenever (XX.14f). Due to Gawain's hatred the war continues and is taken to France; Arthur gives governance of England to Mordred (XX.19). He withdraws when he learns of Mordred's treason (XX.22) and is after some battles slain by him, killing Mordrd as well (XXI.4). He orders Bedevere to throw Excalibur into the sea, which is eventually done (XXI.5). He is then taken away by ladies to "the vale of Avylyon" where he might be healed (Ib.). Bedevere the next day finds a tomb wherein he allegedly rests, having died (XI.6). His tomb bears the inscription "Hic iacet Arthurus Rex quandoam Rex que futurus" (most conventional translation: Here lies Arthur, the once and future king) and some say he will return (XI.7)

	===Bans of Benwic===		===Bans of Benwic===
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	Long time most powerful knight in the world (even if he does not say so himself) until he is followed in this by his son Galahad (XII.5) by whom he is eventually defeated (without first knowing it) (XIII.17). Sinful in his love to Guinevere (adultery). He repents and confesses and swears to avoid her whenever possible after being unable to reach the Grail (XII.17-20). Was led to the grail on Solomon's ship, saw it and was punished (as he sees it) for 25 sinful years with 25 days of "coma" after trying to go nearer (XVII.15-16).		Long time most powerful knight in the world (even if he does not say so himself) until he is followed in this by his son Galahad (XII.5) by whom he is eventually defeated (without first knowing it) (XIII.17). Sinful in his love to Guinevere (adultery). He repents and confesses and swears to avoid her whenever possible after being unable to reach the Grail (XII.17-20). Was led to the grail on Solomon's ship, saw it and was punished (as he sees it) for 25 sinful years with 25 days of "coma" after trying to go nearer (XVII.15-16).
	Son of King Ban (XII.8), other name: Chevalier Malfet – the knight that has trespassed (XII).		Son of King Ban (XII.8), other name: Chevalier Malfet – the knight that has trespassed (XII).
	After the quest of the grail he forgets his promise to stay away from the queen (XVIII.1) and is banished by her due to fighting for other ladies (XVIII.2). He later returns to save her from wrongly alleged treason (XVIII.7). Incognito he jousts against King Arthur's men and is fatally wounded by Bors (XVIII.9ff) but recovers later. During this he takes Lavaine, a knight, with him (Ib.). Lavaine's sister Elaine falls in love with Lancelot and eventually dies. Lancelot bears a token of her which he had never done before but only to disguise himself (Ib.). By bad luck shot in the buttocks and riding in a joust sarazen-style, now avoided by his relatives as he bears a token of Queen Guenever. (XVIII.21-24). He rescues Guenever from Sir Mellyagraunce whom he kills at last after more treason (XIX.3-9). He acquires the title of "Le Chaleur de Chariot" (XIX.5). He heals Sir Urre (XIX.13). Mordred and Agrevain set a trap for him and catch him in the queen's quarters. Lancelot fights his way out, killing Agrevain (XX.4) and a war of his followers and Arthur's starts (XX.3ff). Lancelot is open to peace offers but wants to protect the queen. He resuces her from the stake, accidentally slaying Gareth and Gaheris, which drives Gawain mad (XX.8). Makes various offers of ~~peae~~ to Arthur and finally retreats to France, which he rules (XX.18), after handing over the queen and stating the reasons for his actions. The war continues due to Gawain. Lancelot encounters him three times one-on-one but refuses to slay him (XX.20-22). When Gawain later sends a letter, Lancelot goes to save Arthur and holds masses for Gawain (XXI.8). He seeks Guenever and is sent away by her (XXI.9). He joins the Bishop of Caunterbury as a hermit (and other knights do as well) at Arthur's (alleged) tomb and eventually buries Guenever there (XXI.11) after which he quickly dwindles away and is buried at Ioyous Gard. According to the bishop of Caunterbury, angels elevated him to heaven (XXI.12). Ector de Maris proclaims him head of all Christian kings and unmatched by earthly man (XXI.13)		After the quest of the grail he forgets his promise to stay away from the queen (XVIII.1) and is banished by her due to fighting for other ladies (XVIII.2). He later returns to save her from wrongly alleged treason (XVIII.7). Incognito he jousts against King Arthur's men and is fatally wounded by Bors (XVIII.9ff) but recovers later. During this he takes Lavaine, a knight, with him (Ib.). Lavaine's sister Elaine falls in love with Lancelot and eventually dies. Lancelot bears a token of her which he had never done before but only to disguise himself (Ib.). By bad luck shot in the buttocks and riding in a joust sarazen-style, now avoided by his relatives as he bears a token of Queen Guenever. (XVIII.21-24). He rescues Guenever from Sir Mellyagraunce whom he kills at last after more treason (XIX.3-9). He acquires the title of "Le Chaleur de Chariot" (XIX.5). He heals Sir Urre (XIX.13). Mordred and Agrevain set a trap for him and catch him in the queen's quarters. Lancelot fights his way out, killing Agrevain (XX.4) and a war of his followers and Arthur's starts (XX.3ff). Lancelot is open to peace offers but wants to protect the queen. He resuces her from the stake, accidentally slaying Gareth and Gaheris, which drives Gawain mad (XX.8). Makes various offers of peace to Arthur and finally retreats to France, which he rules (XX.18), after handing over the queen and stating the reasons for his actions, always proclaiming her innocence of all accusations. The war continues due to Gawain. Lancelot encounters him three times one-on-one but refuses to slay him (XX.20-22). When Gawain later sends a letter, Lancelot goes to save Arthur and holds masses for Gawain (XXI.8). He seeks Guenever and is sent away by her (XXI.9). He joins the Bishop of Caunterbury as a hermit (and other knights do as well) at Arthur's (alleged) tomb and eventually buries Guenever there (XXI.11) after which he quickly dwindles away and is buried at Ioyous Gard. According to the bishop of Caunterbury, angels elevated him to heaven (XXI.12). Ector de Maris proclaims him head of all Christian kings and unmatched by earthly man (XXI.13)

	===Mordred===		===Mordred===
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	===Gwenhyvere (Guenevere)===		===Gwenhyvere (Guenevere)===
	Daughter of King Lodegreaunce of Camylerde (I.17), later wife to Arthur (???). Has some strange relationship with Lancelot who is her knight - pretty suggestive but nothing 100% clear (esp. XIX, XX). Accused (wrongly) of treason with poison (XVIII.3) and cleared by Lancelot in ordeal (XVIII.6)		Daughter of King Lodegreaunce of Camylerde (I.17), later wife to Arthur (???). Has some strange relationship with Lancelot who is her knight - pretty suggestive but nothing 100% clear (esp. XIX, XX). Accused (wrongly) of treason with poison (XVIII.3) and cleared by Lancelot in ordeal (XVIII.6). Almost burnt due to (alleged?) treason (XX.?) and rescued by Lancelot. Handed back to Arthur on behalf of the Pope (XX.?). Flees to the Tower of London when Arthur is in France and Mordred tries to marry her (XXI.1). Becomes a nun and abbess after Arthur dies (XXI.7). Sends Lancelot away and is later buried by him (XXI.9-11).

	===Igraine (Igrayne)===		===Igraine (Igrayne)===
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	===Bawdewyn of Britain===		===Bawdewyn of Britain===
	Escorts Arthur (I.6). Is made Constable (I.7).		Escorts Arthur (I.6). Is made Constable (I.7).

			===Bedeware===
			Throws Excalibur into the sea at the third attempt, on behalf of Arthur (XXI.5), turns hermit after discovering Arthur's tomb (XXI.6)

	===Bloyas de Flaundres===		===Bloyas de Flaundres===
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	===Lucas the Butler===		===Lucas the Butler===
	Son of Duke Corneus (I.10).		Son of Duke Corneus (I.10). Dies in Arthur's last battle while caring for his king (XXI.5)

	===Lyonses (Lionse)===		===Lyonses (Lionse)===
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	Daughter of the Earl of Sanam, gets a child with Arthur: Borre (I.17)		Daughter of the Earl of Sanam, gets a child with Arthur: Borre (I.17)

			===Queen of North Galis===
			One of the ladies/queens taking away Arthur on a Barge (XXI.6).

			===Queen of the Waste Lands===
			One of the ladies/queens taking away Arthur on a Barge (XXI.6).

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2008-01-01T19:45:04Z

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Johanna Ehrhardt: /* Galahad */

2007-12-16T20:06:26Z

Galahad

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	===Galahad===		===Galahad===
	Son of Lancelot du Lake. ~~Knightd~~ by his father (XII.1), destined to draw Balyn's sword out of the stone, which he does (XII.3-5). Therewith he follows his father as most powerful knight in the world. Is resembling Lancelot greatly and stems in the ninth degree from Christ (XII.7). Takes a lance from Arthur's knights but acquires a shield later, which comes from Ioseph of Armathye (XII.9-10). Defeats a fiend assisted by angels (XII.12) Is without sin and therefore defeats their embodiments (XII.13-16) but without slaying them. He duels with Lancelot and Parcival (nobody recognising the other) and is victorious, then flees (XII.17)		Son of Lancelot du Lake. Knighted by his father (XII.1), destined to draw Balyn's sword out of the stone, which he does (XII.3-5). Therewith he follows his father as most powerful knight in the world. Is resembling Lancelot greatly and stems in the ninth degree from Christ (XII.7). Takes a lance from Arthur's knights but acquires a shield later, which comes from Ioseph of Armathye (XII.9-10). Defeats a fiend assisted by angels (XII.12) Is without sin and therefore defeats their embodiments (XII.13-16) but without slaying them. He duels with Lancelot and Parcival (nobody recognising the other) and is victorious, then flees (XII.17)

	He successfully fights Sirs Hector and Gawayn, almost killing the later. (XVII.1) Receives the magic "Sword of the Strange Girdles" (Sword of David) from King Solomons magic ship (XVII. 7). Is a virgin and has therefore special powers. (VXIII.18) Is fortold, by Percival's sister, to be buried near the city of Sarras.(XVII. 1) Receives visons and is said to be destined to end the Quest for the Grail and to learn secrets from God (XVII.9)Furthermore he is deeply devout. (e.g. several mentions of attending mass, praying etc. throughout XVII - .12 for instance)		He successfully fights Sirs Hector and Gawayn, almost killing the later. (XVII.1) Receives the magic "Sword of the Strange Girdles" (Sword of David) from King Solomons magic ship (XVII. 7). Is a virgin and has therefore special powers. (VXIII.18) Is fortold, by Percival's sister, to be buried near the city of Sarras.(XVII. 1) Receives visons and is said to be destined to end the Quest for the Grail and to learn secrets from God (XVII.9)Furthermore he is deeply devout. (e.g. several mentions of attending mass, praying etc. throughout XVII - .12 for instance)

Johanna Ehrhardt: /* Lady of the Lake */

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Lady of the Lake

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	===Lady of the Lake===		===Lady of the Lake===
	Gives Caliburn (Excalibur) to Arthur (I.25) in exchange for a later request. She later requests the head of Balyn who kills her for former deeds against his kin (II.?).		Gives Caliburn (Excalibur) to Arthur (I.25) in exchange for a later request. She later requests the head of Balyn who kills her for former deeds against his kin (II.3). She had killed his mother and Balyn is said to have killed her brother.

	===Lyonors===		===Lyonors===

Johanna Ehrhardt: /* Bors of Gaule */

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Bors of Gaule

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	===Bors of Gaule===		===Bors of Gaule===
	Ally to Arthur by advice of Merlin (I.10ff.); at war with King Claudas. He is lead to the magic ship and send on a journey by God (meeting Galahad and Percival) (XVII.1-11); As fortold by Percival's sister he is the only knight that returns to Arthur's court and brings news about Percival and Galahad (VII.18)		Ally to Arthur by advice of Merlin (I.10ff.); at war with King Claudas. He is lead to the magic ship and send on a journey by God (meeting Galahad and Percival) (XVII.1-11); As fortold by Percival's sister he is the only knight that returns to Arthur's court and brings news about Percival and Galahad (VII.18)
	Bors is the father of Helyn le Blank (illegitimate?) who is taken to king Arthur's court and made knight.		Bors is the father of Helyn le Blank (illegitimate son of King Brandgore´s daughter) who is taken to king Arthur's court and made knight (XII.9). He is also called Sir Bors de Ganys.

	===King Claudas===		===King Claudas===

Johanna Ehrhardt: /* Parcival (Percyvall) */

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Parcival (Percyvall)

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	Bastard-son of Arthur and Morgause (I.19). Survives the May Day Massacre intended to kill him, is taken up by a foster father and later brought to Arthur's court [a story which Mallory says he will tell later but in fact never tells] (I.27)		Bastard-son of Arthur and Morgause (I.19). Survives the May Day Massacre intended to kill him, is taken up by a foster father and later brought to Arthur's court [a story which Mallory says he will tell later but in fact never tells] (I.27)

	===Parcival (Percyvall)===		===Parcival (Percyvall) de Galis ===
	Son of King Pellinore (I.24). Eventually defeated by Galahad (XIII.17) Has an unknown ,deeply spiritual, sister, who seeks him out in the company of Galahad and aids him in his quest. (XVII.4-11)		Son of King Pellinore (I.24). Eventually defeated by Galahad (XIII.17) Has an unknown ,deeply spiritual, sister, who seeks him out in the company of Galahad and aids him in his quest. (XVII.4-11)
			Brother to Sir Lamorak(†) and Sir Agloual (XII.7).

	==Others==		==Others==

Johanna Ehrhardt: /* Lancelot du Lake */

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Lancelot du Lake

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	===Lancelot du Lake===		===Lancelot du Lake===
	Long time most powerful knight in the world (even if he does not say so himself) until he is followed in this by his son Galahad (XII.5) by whom he is eventually defeated (without first knowing it) (XIII.17). Sinful in his love to Guinevere (adultery). He repents and confesses and swears to avoid her whenever possible after being unable to reach the Grail (XII.17-20). Was led to the grail on Solomon's ship, saw it and was punished (as he sees it) for 25 sinful years with 25 days of "coma" after trying to go nearer. (XVII.15-16)		Long time most powerful knight in the world (even if he does not say so himself) until he is followed in this by his son Galahad (XII.5) by whom he is eventually defeated (without first knowing it) (XIII.17). Sinful in his love to Guinevere (adultery). He repents and confesses and swears to avoid her whenever possible after being unable to reach the Grail (XII.17-20). Was led to the grail on Solomon's ship, saw it and was punished (as he sees it) for 25 sinful years with 25 days of "coma" after trying to go nearer (XVII.15-16).
			Son of King Ban (XII.8), other name: Chevalier Malfet – the knight that has trespassed (XII).

	===Mordred===		===Mordred===

Johanna Ehrhardt: /* Elayne (Elaine) */

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Elayne (Elaine)

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	===Elayne (Elaine)===		===Elayne (Elaine)===
	Wife to King Nentres of Garlot (I.2), daughter of Igraine and the duke of Tyntagil (and thus half-sister to Arthur). Sister to Morgause and Morgan le Fey.		Wife to King Nentres of Garlot (I.2), daughter of Igraine and the duke of Tyntagil (and thus half-sister to Arthur). Sister to Morgause and Morgan le Fey.
			Dame Elayne: Daughter of King Pelles, mother of Galahalt, consort to Launcelot (l.12)

	===Lady of the Lake===		===Lady of the Lake===