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King Lot

A rebel king, father of Gawain and Modred.

minor

Also known as Lot, old King Lot

First appearance: the coming of arthur

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KAKing ArthurSBSir BedivereSLSir LancelotBEBellicentKUKing UtherKLKing Lot

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  • Other

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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