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Bellicent

Arthur's half-sister and mother of Gawain and Modred.

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Also known as the Queen of Orkney, good Queen Bellicent

First appearance: the coming of arthur

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SLSir LancelotELElaineKAKing ArthurSBSir BedivereKUKing UtherBEBellicent

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  • Royal Lineage and Rebellion
  • Love and Tragedy
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting and Minor Figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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