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Morgan le Fay

Arthur's sorceress half-sister, whose cunning enchantments and bitter grudges make her the most dangerous threat lurking within the king's own blood.

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Also known as Morgan, Queen Morgan le Fay

First appearance: How Sir Tristram Jousted and Smote Down King Arthur

As a supporting figure in Le Morte d’Arthur, Morgan le Fay is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Igraine's third daughter, sent to a nunnery where she learns necromancy; later wedded to King Uriens.
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Queen of Orkney and mistress of dark arts, Morgan le Fay moves through the Arthurian world as both kin and enemy, her schemes aimed at Arthur's crown and his knights' lives. Her power is real and her resentment runs…

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SGSir GawaineBSBreuse Saunce …BABalanSGSir GaherisSUSir UlfiusMLMorgan le Fay

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  • Central tragic figures
  • Supporting and legendary figures
  • Royal and advisory figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Morgan le Fay in How Sir Tristram Jousted and Smote Down King Arthur