Idylls of the King · Character
Sir Kay
Arthur's foster-brother and seneschal, often mocking.
minor
Also known as Kay, Kay the seneschal
First appearance: Gareth and Lynette
Sir Kay shows up with force in Gareth and Lynette. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The seneschal who mocks Gareth and later fights him, only to be overthrown.
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Character groups
- Supporting and Minor Figures
- Protagonist
- Love and Tragedy
- Love Triangles and Deceit
- Knights and Betrayal
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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