Le Morte d’Arthur · Character

Sir Turquine

A giant knight who imprisons many of Arthur's knights.

minor

Also known as Turquine

First appearance: i

Sir Turquine shows up with force in How Sir Ector followed for to seek Sir Launcelot, and how he was taken by Sir Turquine.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The strong knight who captures Sir Ector and holds many Round Table knights prisoner.

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Sir Turquine first appears in 0004 i.

In How Sir Ector followed for to seek Sir Launcelot, and how he was taken by Sir Turquine.: The strong knight who captures Sir Ector and holds many Round Table knights prisoner.

Later, in How Sir Launcelot behaved him in a tournament, and how he met with Sir Turquine leading Sir Gaheris: A powerful knight who holds many of Arthur's knights prisoner, including Sir Gaheris; challenged by Launcelot.

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Supporting and legendary figures
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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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How Sir Ector followed for to seek Sir Launcelot, and how he was taken by Sir Turquine.
The strong knight who captures Sir Ector and holds many Round Table knights prisoner.
How Sir Launcelot behaved him in a tournament, and how he met with Sir Turquine leading Sir Gaheris
A powerful knight who holds many of Arthur's knights prisoner, including Sir Gaheris; challenged by Launcelot.
How Sir Launcelot and Sir Turquine fought together
Fights Launcelot, offers alliance if he is not the knight who slew his brother, then resumes combat upon learning Launcelot's identity.
How Sir Launcelot Rode with a Damosel and Slew a Knight That Distressed All Ladies and Also a Villain That Kept a Bridge
Mentioned by the damosel as a knight who watched to destroy knights, compared to Sir Peris de Forest Savage.

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