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Knight of Gaul and lover of Morgan le Fay, who used him in a plot to kill King Arthur. The plot failed and Arthur killed him.
Description: Strong, good fighter, ambitious, brave, slightly gullible |
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Knight of the Round Table. Younger brother of Gawain. Joined Mordred to plot against King Arthur. Was killed by Sir Lancelot.
Description: Sly, resentful, suspicious, not a very good knight. |
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Son of King Uther Pendragon and Duchess Igrayne. Half-brother of Morgan le Fay. Was raised by Sir Ector for safety reasons. Took the sword from the stone and became king.
Description: Kind, brave, polite, tolerant, excellent fighter, good leader. |
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Sir Bercilack/The Green Knight |
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Was changed into the Green Knight by Morgan le Fay in order to test the honor of the Knights of the Round Table.
Description(Sir Bercilack): Generous, jovial, kind, honorable.
Description(Green Knight): Fierce, brave, strong, able to replace his head after it is cut off |
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Foster father of King Arthur on Merlin's orders. Father of Sir Kay.
Description: Patient, reliable, kind, honorable, trustworthy, loyal. |
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Knight of the Round Table.Younger brother of Gawain, nephew of King Arthur. Was killed by Sir Lancelot in the rescue of Queen Guinevere.
Description: Courageous, good fighter. |
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Knight of the Round table, son of Sir Lancelot, and the best knight in the world. Sole occupant of the Siege Perilous (dangerous seat).
Description: Fearless, sinless, invincible, the perfect knight. |
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Younger brother of Sir Gawain, nephew of Arthur. He was killed by Sir Lancelot in the rescue of Guinevere.
Description: Humble, brave, good fighter, clever. |
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Eldest son of King Lot and Queen Anna, favorite nephew of King Arthur. Fatally wounded by Lancelot in the siege of Benwick.
Description: Brave, honorable, courteous, excellent knight, implacable when angry. |
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Wife of King Arthur. Tried to be loyal to Arthur but fell in love with Sir Lancelot. Became a nun after Arthur's last battle.
Description: Charming, beautiful, clever, occasionally moody. |
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Wife of Uther, mother of Arthur, Anna, and Morgan le Fay. Handed Arthur over to Merlin to keep him safe. Reunited with Arthur when he became king.
Description: Long-suffering, uncomplaining, resilient, brave, clever. |
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Son of Sir Ector and foster-brother of Arthur. Pretended to have removed the sword in the stone. Killed in Arthur's last battle.
Description: Rude, boastful, loyal. |
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Gave Arthur the sword Excalibur. Raised Lancelot and brought him to Camelot to become a knight. Took Arthur to the Isle of Avalon at the end of his life. A lake fairy.
Description: Mysterious, stately, beautiful. |
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Father of Sir Galahad. Raised by the Lady of the Lake and brought to Camelot. Fell in love with Guinevere. Died of a broken heart because Arthur was dead and Guinevere had become a nun.
Description: Brave, fearless, romantic, handsome, noble, excellent fighter. |
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Son of King Bagdemus. Kidnapped Queen Guinevere and took her to his castle, where she was rescued by Sir Lancelot.
Description: Crafty, cowardly, weak, cunning. |
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Son of Madog Morfryn and Aldan. Adviser to Uther Pendragon, then to Arthur. Predicted downfall of Camelot.
Description: Mysterious, wise, sorcerer, prophet, able to cast spells, and shape-change. |
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Possible nephew of Arthur. Plotted with Morgan le Fay to bring about the fall of Camelot. Usurped the throne and tried to marry Guinevere while Arthur was in France. Fatally wounded Arthur in his last battle as he himself was dying.
Description: Devious, malicious, good fighter, cunning. |
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Half-sister of Arthur. Plotted to kill Arthur in order to take over the throne.Sent Mordred into Camelot to stir up trouble.
Description: Scheming, evil, devious, sorceress, shape-shifter, and spell-caster. |
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Father of Sir Percival. Fought Arthur before becoming his ally. Killed by Sir Gawain in return for killing his (Gawain's) father, King Lot.
Description: Fierce, belligerent, fearless, formidable, strong. |
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Son of Sir Pellinore. Retrieved Arthur's goblet when it was stolen. Became a knight at age 16.
Description: brave, sometimes too hasty, a very good knight. |
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Husband of Morgan le Fay. Almost murdered by Morgan le Fay. Tricked by Morgan le Fay's handmaidens on an enchanted ship.
Description: Too trusting, not very bright, not one of the better knights. |
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Son of Sir Uriens and Morgan le Fay. Stopped his mother from killing his father.
Description: Trustworthy, dependable, honest, honorable. |
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