King Arthur

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Sir Lucan

Is a servant of King Arthur. He is also one of the Knights of the round table and brother to sir bedivere

Guinevere

Was the wife of King Arthur. She tragically fell in love with Lancelot

king arthur

a British leader who led the defense of Britain against invading Saxons. His historical existence is debated, but the majority of what we know about his rule is from folklore and legend

Morgan le fay

a powerful enchantress in legends of Arthurian legend and is known by many names. She is a dangerous enemy of the King

Camelot

castle and court associated with King Arthur, it came to be described as the fantastic capital of Arthur's realm and a symbol of the Arthurian world

Sir bedivere

is the knight of the round table who returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. He serves as King Arthur's marshal.

merlin

is the wizard in the tales of King Arthur. he is a friend and advisor of the King

round table

the tables in legends of King Arthur around which the King and his knights meet. It has no head since it was round, so everyone who sits there has equal status

sir Gawain

was King Arthur's nephew and a knight of the round table. He was well known to be the most trustworthy friend of Sir Lancelot.

Sir mordred

was a traitor who fought King Arthur at a battle where he was killed and the king was fatally wounded. He is best known today as Arthur's illegitimate son by his half-sister.

Sir Lancelot de lac

was the greatest companion of King Arthur and one of the knights of the round table. He falls in love with Queen Guinevere, which causes a civil war that leads to the end of the Arthurian kingdom.

excalibur

was the legendary sword of King Arthur. It was said to have magical powers or was associated with the right of sovereignty in Britain.


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