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Sir Galahad

The stainless knight whose very perfection unsettles a court that has learned to live with compromise, making him both ideal and accusation.

supporting

Also known as Galahad

First appearance: The Holy Grail

As a supporting figure in Idylls of the King, Sir Galahad is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Sits in Merlin's chair; swears the vow; is the pure knight who achieves the Grail.
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SLSir LancelotKAKing ArthurVIVivienMEMerlinSPSir PercivaleSGSir Galahad

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Love and Tragedy
  • Protagonist
  • Knights and Betrayal

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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