King Arthur and His Knights
The central figure of the chapter, the legendary king who established the Round Table and sought to unite Britain under chivalry.
Introduction
Mentioned as one of the nine worthies and a central figure in medieval romances, with his history drawn from Malory's Morte d'Arthur.
The Training of a Knight
Presiding knight who might confer knighthood in such ceremonies.
Romances
Selected as one of the two primary heroes of romance; his exploits were exaggerated from a Welsh prince into a conqueror of Europe.
Metrical Romances
Listed as the first Christian worthy in the excerpt from Morte d'Arthur.
Leir
Not present in this chapter; placeholder as no canonical character matches Leir or his daughters.
Lud
Referenced indirectly through the lineage of British kings in the Chronicle; Lud is an ancestor in the legendary line.
Armorica
The era of King Arthur begins after the Roman withdrawal from Britain.
III: Merlin
King during Merlin's later years; sends knights to search for Merlin; charged by Merlin to undertake the quest of the Sacred Graal.
IV: Arthur
Central figure of the chapter; draws the sword from the stone, is crowned king, marries Guenevere, and leads battles against rebels and Saxons.
King Arthur
Arthur is the offspring of Uther Pendragon and Igerne, born after Uther's deception, and destined to succeed his father.
Arthur Chosen King
Elected king at fifteen, proves his right by drawing the sword from the stone, and leads victories against rebels and Saxons.
Guenever
Visits Laodegan's court, fights in battle, rescues the king, and wins Guenever's hand.
Arthur (Continued)
Central figure; leads military campaigns, slays a giant, obtains a sword from the Lady of the Lake.
King Arthur Slays the Giant of St. Michael’s Mount
The noble conqueror who personally confronts and slays the giant, showing compassion for the victims and ordering a church to be built.
King Arthur Gets a Sword from the Lady of the Lake
Rides forth, rescues Merlin, fights a knight, loses his sword, receives a new sword from the Lady of the Lake.
VI: Sir Gawain
King of the Round Table. He is captured by the grim baron and must discover what women most desire; he learns the secret from the loathly lady and promises her a husband.
Sir Gawain's Marriage
Rides to right a lady's wrong, is captured by the grim baron, and must discover what women most desire; he secures the answer from the loathly lady and is bound to find her a husband.
VII: Caradoc Briefbras; or, Caradoc with the Shrunken Arm
Presides over the court where Caradoc is knighted and where the beheading challenge occurs; also appears in the ballad of the Boy and the Mantle.
Launcelot of the Lake
Sovereign of the Round Table; Launcelot serves him faithfully, and Arthur hears the accounts of Launcelot's deeds from the rescued knights.
The Adventure of the Cart
Not directly present, but his court and the Round Table are referenced.
X: The Lady of Shalott
Proclaims the tournament at Winchester and later discovers the Lady of Shalott's body.
XI: Queen Guenever's Peril
Compelled to accept Sir Mador's challenge; rejoices when Launcelot wins and grants him La Joyeuse Garde.
XII: Tristram and Isoude
Holds court at Camelot where Tristram participates in jousts and champions the King of Ireland.
XIII: Tristram and Isoude (Continued)
Rescued by Tristram from the enchantment of the Lady of the Lake; later participates in the tournament and is thrown by Tristram.
XIV: Sir Tristram’s Battle with Sir Launcelot
Welcomes Sir Tristram to court and makes him a Knight of the Round Table.
XV: The Round Table
Leads Tristram to the perilous seat and reconciles Mark and Tristram.
XVI: Sir Palamedes
Holds court at Camelot with Queen Guenever; rejoices at Palamedes's baptism.
Perceval
The king at whose court Perceval arrives seeking knighthood, and who later welcomes him.
XIX: The Sangreal, or Holy Graal
Presides over the Round Table at Camelot; expresses sorrow that the quest will scatter his knights forever.
Sir Galahad
Welcomes Sir Galahad to court, organizes a tournament, and sorrowfully bids farewell to the knights departing on the Sangreal quest.
XXI: The Sangreal (Continued)
Found at Camelot by Launcelot after many knights of the Round Table have been slain.
Sir Launcelot (Resumed)
Found at Camelot upon Launcelot's return; the court is glad to see Launcelot.
Morte d'Arthur
Mortally wounded, commands Excalibur be thrown into the lake, is taken to Avalon by three queens.
The Britons
Referenced in a personal triad composed by him, listing three heroes in battle, and in a triad about the three honorable feasts of the island of Britain.
The Triads
Composer of a personal triad listing his three heroes in battle.
The Lady of the Fountain
Holds court at Caerleon upon Usk; sleeps while his knights tell tales.
Kynon's Adventure
Presides over his court at Caerleon upon Usk, sleeps while his knights tell tales.
III: The Lady of the Fountain (Continued)
Present at court, awakens from a nap and asks about mealtime.
The Lady of the Fountain (Continued)
Grieves over Owain's absence and leads the quest to find him, eventually witnessing the combats at the fountain.
Gawain's Adventure
Arthur is grieving the loss of Owain and leads the expedition to find him, eventually reuniting with Owain.
The Adventure of the Lion
Mentioned as the ruler of Caerleon upon Usk and the court to which Owain returns with the Countess.
Geraint, the Son of Erbin
King Arthur goes hunting early in the morning, leaving Guenever asleep; he is mentioned as Geraint's lord.
VI: Geraint, the Son of Erbin (Continued)
Hunts the stag, grants mercy to Edeyrn, and reluctantly allows Geraint to leave for Cornwall.
Kilwich and Olwen
Cousin and lord to Kilwich; provides aid and chivalry to help him win Olwen.
XII: Kilwich and Olwen (Continued)
Leads the quest, summons warriors, and directs the rescue of Mabon.
Hero Myths of the British Isles
Central figure of British heroic myths, leader of the Knights of the Round Table.
Robin Hood
Mentioned indirectly as part of the broader legendary context, but not directly appearing in this chapter.
Death of Rinaldo
Referenced as King Charles (Charlemagne) who grants peace to Rinaldo and his brothers after their mother's intercession.
Ogier, the Dane (Continued)
Mentioned as living with Ogier in Avalon, awaiting a future return.
E
Owner of the sword Excalibur, mentioned in the final entry.
I
Mentioned as son of Uther and Igerne.
K
Advised by Kadyriath.
L
Helped by Merlin; subdued King Lot.
R
Associated with the Round Table and his lances Rhongomyant and Ron.
U
Mentioned as the son of Uther Pendragon, king of Britain.
Y
Uncle of Yserone, who is the mother of Caradoc.
Endnotes
Referenced in endnotes regarding his rescue by the Faery queen and the legend of Avalon.
