Le Morte d’Arthur · Character

King Pellam of Listeneise

The Maimed King, wounded by Balin's Dolorous Stroke.

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Also known as King Pellam, Pellam

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King Pellam of Listeneise shows up with force in How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Host of the great feast; brother of Garlon.

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In How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host: Host of the great feast; brother of Garlon. Later, in How Balin fought with…

In How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host: Host of the great feast; brother of Garlon.

Later, in How Balin fought with King Pellam, and how his sword brake, and how he gat a spear wherewith he smote the dolorous stroke: Attacks Balin to avenge his brother, is struck by the dolorous stroke, and falls with the castle.

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How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host
Host of the great feast; brother of Garlon.
How Balin fought with King Pellam, and how his sword brake, and how he gat a spear wherewith he smote the dolorous stroke
Attacks Balin to avenge his brother, is struck by the dolorous stroke, and falls with the castle.
How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love
Lies sore wounded from the dolorous stroke, will not be healed until Galahad heals him in the quest of the Sangreal.

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