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PERSONS IN THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS - B
Baale
See Kalet.
Baalus
A king of the Saxons who participated in King Aminaduc's siege at Vambieres. He was slain by Arthur's Sir Aglovale.
Babian
A beautiful bird native to the land of Cluse. [More]
Bach Bychan
The page of Tristan in the Welsh romance Trystan. His name means '(little) small one'.
Bademagu
Three characters. [More]
- Bademagu - King of Gore.
- Bademagu, Daughter of King - Asks Lancelot of a favor.
- Bademagu, Surgeon of King - Healed Lancelot.
Baduc of the Perilous Castle
A vassal of the Maiden of the Narrow Wood. [More]
Baeddan
Father of Arthur's warrior Maelwys. [More]
Bagarim
A Knight of the Round Table who embarked with the others on the Grail Quest.
Bagdemagus
Two characters. [More]
- Bagdemagus - King of Gore.
- Bagdemagus, Daughter of - Rescued Lancelot.
Bagota [Bagotta]
The giantess mother of Galehaut by her husband Brunor the Brown. [More]
Baingranz of Ainsgalt
The brother of a giant named Galaas. [More]
Bal Catel
A Roman senator. [More]
Balan
Two characters. [More]
- Balan - A knight and younger brother of Balin le Savage.
- Balan - A British count.
Balanc [Sabalant]
A Saxon warrior, slain by Arthur's Sir Ulfin at the battle of Carhaix.
Balar
A one-eyed giant, King of the Fomhoiré. [More]
Balbhuaidh
The name under which Gawain appears in Irish romances.
Bald Squire, The
[More]
Baldas
A Saracen warrior slain by Yvain at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Baldulf
Two characters. [More]
- Baldulf - Brother of Colgrin, the Saxon leader.
- Baldulf - The Earl of Silchester under Arthur.
Baldwin of Brittany
[Baudewin(s), Baudewyn, Bawdewin, Bawd(e)wyne, Bawdin, Bodwine]
Bishop. See Baudwin
Balie
A count who went to war with Adnain, a friend of Tristan's. Tristan defeated him in combat and forced him to make peace.
Balin
One character and one item. [More]
- Balin le Savage - The Knight with the Two Swords.
- Balin's Sword - Given by a damsel.
Balinor
Son of the King of the Distant Isles. [More]
Ballad of the Rose
A ballad praising the noble adventures of Gawain's brother, Gaheris. The maidens of Arthur's court wrote the piece, and Tristan scripted the music.
Balldvin of Germania
One of Arthur's kings, present at the wedding of Erec and Enide.
Balluc
Earl of Guitshire under Arthur. He fought in the Roman War and was slain at the battle of Soissons.
Balor
A cyclops in Irish mythology. [More]
Balsant
The lord of a castle where Erec lodged after the Sparrowhawk Tournament.
Ban
Two characters and one item. [More]
- Ban, King of Benwick
- Ban, King of Gomeret
- Ban's Crown - King Ban of Benwick's Crown.
Banadrab
One of four robber knights slain by Gawain. His companions (and brothers) were Gameranz, Belianz and Eumenides.
Bandes
King Bandes' Daughter. [More]
Bangan
Father of Arthur's warrior Kincar.
Bangon
A mysterious character. [More]
Banier [Bannier]
An Arthurian knight named in The Marriage of Sir Gawain and Sir Walter Scott's The Bridal of Triermain, perhaps derived from Ban or Banin.
Banin
King Ban's godson, a Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Bantellas
A knight of Lord Golagros in Golagros and Gawain. In the war between Golagros and Arthur, Bantellas managed to defeat and capture Sir Bedivere.
Banw
One of Twrch Trwyth's piglets, killed by Arthur's warriors at Dyffryn Amanw.
Banyers
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest.
Baradam[Abaradan, Baridan]
A Knight of the Round Table who embarked with the others on the Grail Quest. His brother was Angelis of the Vaaos.
Baralis
Tristan's great-grandfather. [More]
Baram
A Knight of the Round Table killed during the Grail Quest.
Baramal [Baramaus]
A Saxon king, related to Hengist. [More]
Barant le Apres
See Hundred Knights, King of the.
Baratron [Baraton]
The name of the King of Russia in Arthurian romance. [More]
Barbary [Berbana]
The magician at Corbenic. [More]
Barcinier
One of Arthur's Knights of the Round Table.
Barinthus
A mysterious Otherwordly sea deity. [More]
Barnaains
A knight of Arthur's court in Les Merveilles de Rigomer.
Baruc
Two characters. [More]
- Baruc of Baghdad - The ruler (caliph) of Baghdad.
- Baruc the Black - A knight who desired to marry Queen Sebille.
Baruz
A knight who competed in the Sorgarda tournament.
Barvelain [Barlonaym]
A Saxon king killed by Aglovale at the battle of Clarence.
Basse Gent
King Pelles' fife in Perlesvaus. As its name seems to signify “low person(s),” it may refer to a populace rather than a piece of land.
Bassianus
Son of the Roman senator Severus. [More]
Bastard
Tristan's horse in the Post-Vulgate Queste del Saint Graal.
Batradz
Similar death with that of Arthur's. [More]
Battles
[See Events in the Arthurian Legends.]
Baucillas
Uther Pendragon's and Arthur's doctor. [More]
Baudemagus
See Bagdemagus.
Baudon
Son of the Duke of Avarlan. Known as the Red Knight. [More]
Baudouin of Brittany
Hermit. [More]
Baudris
An Irish knight who ruled the castle of Antiufais. [More]
Bauduins
The evil lord of Wanglent Castle in Ireland. [More]
Baudwin
Two characters. [More]
- Baudwin - Bishop.
- Baudwin - Knight and Constable of Britain.
Baufumes [Baitramés, Bantrines]
A Saxon king who joined King Rions of Ireland. [More]
Baulas
A Knight of the Round Table.
Beacurs [Beatus]
A son of Lot and Sangive, and brother of Gawain in German romance. [More]
Beaflurs ('Beautiful Flower')
A fairy. She was the wife of Pansamurs. Her son, Liahturteltart, was a page to Queen Ampflise of France in the time of Uther.
Beale
Three locations and two characters. [More]
- Beale Adventure, Abbey of - An abbey founded by Arthur.
- Beale Isoud - See Isoud, La Beale.
- Beale Regard - Castle taken by Morgan Le Fay.
- Beale Regard, Damsel of La - Rightful heir to the castle.
- Beale-Valet - Castle.
Beals
King of Gomoret and one of Arthur's vassals, according to Hartmann von Aue. Beals corresponds with Ban in Chrétien de Troyes's Erec.
Beas
A Saracen king, killed by Arthur's Sir Galescalain at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Beatrice
The wife of Carduino. [More]
Beatris
The niece of the King of Escavalon who married Dinasdarés, an enemy of Gawain.
Beaudous [Biausdous]
Gawain's son in Robert de Blois' Fair Unknown romance. [More]
Beaumains ('Fair Hands')
Kay's nickname for Gareth. [More]
Beauté
Two characters. [More]
- Beauté - A lovely maiden who had fallen in love with Gawain's squire.
- Beauté - Dauther of the King of the Isles.
Beautiful
Two characters and two locations. [More]
- Beautiful Forest - Home of Claudin.
- Beautiful Giantess - Mother of Galehaut and Delice.
- Beautiful Pilgrim - Alisander's wife.
- Beautiful Wilderness - A land.
Beauty Without Villany [Belle Sans Villenie]
Daughter of the Count of Valsin, who came to Arthur's court. [More]
Beauvivante [Beau Vivant, Bienpensant, Maledisant]
The name that Sir Breunor gave to his wife.[More]
Beauvoisin of Ile Fort [Belnain]
Ruler of the Kingdom of Damsels. [More]
Bedalis
Tristan dies at the hands of Lord Bedalis. [More]
Bedevere
A variant of Bedivere.
Bedinous
An Arthurian knight in Les Merveilles de Rigomer.
Bedionés
Lord of the Fres Marés in Ireland. He hosted Lancelot during his journey to Rigomer Castle.
Bedivere
Two characters. [More]
- Bedivere - Grandfather of the second Bedivere.
- Bedivere - One of Arthur's first knights.
Bedoiier the Marshal
One of Arthur's knights. [More]
Bedoin
The Count of the Castle of the March. [More]
Bedwin
See Baudwin.
Bedwyr
The original Welsh version of Bedivere. [More]
- Bedwyr - The father of Pedrawd and thus grandfather of Bedwyr.
- Bedwyr - A knight who appeared in later romances as Bedivere.
Bedyw
Son of Seithfed, brother of Sinnoch, Naw, and Wadu, and one of Arthur's warriors in Welsh legend.
Behalim
A maiden championed by Gawain. [More]
Behantis of Kalomidente
An infidel count who served Perceval's half-brother Feirefiz.
Bejolare
The sweet and beautiful mother of Bejolarz, a companion of Wigalois (Gawain's son).
Bejolarz of Leodarz
Son of Bejolare and Count of Leodarz. As a knight, he served Count Moral, and joined Wigalois (Gawain's son) in his war against King Lion of Namur.
Bek, Anthony
According to the historian G.M. Cowling, it was said that, in 1283, Anthony Bek, bishop-elect of Durham, met Merlin while hunting in the forest.
Bel
One location and two characters. [More]
- Bel Brullet - A castle.
- Bel Inconnu, Le - The name by which Guinglain was known.
- Bel Joeor - Tristan's horse.
Belacane
First wife of Perceval's father Gahmuret. [More]
Beladigant
The Duke of Zone in Der Stricker's Daniel. [More]
Belagog
According to one tradition, a giant who guarded Arthur's castle which was nothing more than a grotto. See also Gogmagog.
Belamis
A duke in Arthur's service who married the Duchess of the Dark Mountain.
Belaye
A princess of Lizaborye, she was Lohengrin's second wife.
Belcane
The Queen of Zazamanc. She was the mother of Feirefiz by Gahmuret.
Belchis
Two characters. [More]
- Belchis - Father of Espinogres.
- Belchis - King of Denmark in Arthur's service.
Beleare
The Countess of the Castle Joraphas in Korntin and wife of Count Moral. [More]
Belec, Lady of
See under Beloe.
Beleis the Blond [Ablechin, Beliche]
A wealthy and powerful knight. [More]
Belenos
A Celtic god. [More]
Beli
Three characters. [More]
- Beli - Father of Arthur's warrior Rheidwn Arwy in Culhwch and Olwen.
- Beli Adver - Father of Arthur's warrior Rhun in Culhwch and Olwen.
- Beli the Great - King of Britain in several non-Arthurian Welsh sources.
Beliagog
A giant slain by Tristan in the Middle-English Sir Tristrem.
Belianz the Crafty
One of four miscreant brother knights. [More]
Belias
Four characters. [More]
- Belias - An enemy of Arthur, known as the Red Knight of Estremores.
- Belias of Doves - A duke who joined the rebellion against Arthur.
- Belias the Amorous - Lord of the Castle of Maidens.
- Belias the Black - Guardian of the Spring of the Two Sycamores.
Belide [Bellices, Bellicies]
Daughter of King Pharamond of France. [More]
Belinans, King of Sorgales [Sugales?]
Belinans were mentioned in Vulgate VII.
Belinant [Balinant]
The father of Dodinel and King of South Wales. [More]
Belinor
A dwarf who served Queen Esclarmonde of Iglecele. [More]
Belinus
A city and a character. [More]
- Belinus - In the chronicles, a King of the Britons who preceded Arthur.
- Belinus - The City of the Legions.
Belisent [Bellicent]
Mother of Gawain, Mordred, Gareth, Gaheris, and Agravain. [More]
Bellengerus Le Beuse [Bellengerus le Beuse, Bellangere of Magouns, Bellang(e)re the Bewse, Bellangerus]
The Earl of Laundes, he was the son of Alisander the Orphan. [More]
Belleus
A knight who found Lancelot asleep in his pavilion. [More]
Belliance le Orgulus
A knight who hated Lancelot. [More]
Bellicent
See Margawse.
Bellicies
In Italian romance, daughter of King Pharamond of Gaul; she fell in love with Tristand and, when her passion was unrequited, killed herself.
Bellinor
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Bellyas the Proud
A knight who tried to avenge his brother Frolle's death. [More]
Belni of Danois
A lady at Arthur's court; one of many who failed a chastity test in Heinrich von dem Türlin's Diu Crône.
Beloc, Lady of
See under Beloe.
Belphoebe
A beautiful, brave, and powerful huntress. [More]
Bencin
Perceval's nephew in La Tavola Ritonda. The son of the Queen of the Waste Land, Bencin served King Pelles.
Bendelayne
A knight slain in joust by Gareth. [More]
Bendigeid Vran
Also known as Brân the Blessed.
Bene
Daughter of Plippalinot the Ferryman, resident of the Castle of Marvels, and friend to Itonje, Gawain's sister.
Benemias of Raguleis
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Benigne
Damsel of Glocedon Castle. [More]
Beniosus
A king in an Icelandic romance. [More]
Benwig
One of Twrch Trwyth's piglets, killed by Arthur's warriors at Dyffryn Amanw.
Berade
One of Arthur's knights killed in the Roman War.
Beralld
One of Arthur's earls in the Norse Erex Saga. He was present at the wedding of Erec and Enide.
Bercilak de Hautdesert and Wife [Bertilak of the High Desert]
The true name of the Green Knight. [More]
Berell
The ghost of Guinevere's mother. [More]
Berengier
Two characters. [More]
- Berengier - Constable of the Castle Magance in Sussex.
- Berengier of Gomeret - A widower who was loved by Morgan le Fay.
Berhardis
A knight slain by Gawain. [More]
Berlin
A page who served Tydomie, the wife of Arthur's nephew Meleranz.
Berrant le Apres [Aguysans, Maleginis]
One of the names suggested for the King with a Hundred Knights.
Berluse
- Berluse - A Cornish knight and servant of King Mark of Cornwall.
- Berluse - A lieutenant and son of the above Berluse.
Bernant
King of North Wales during Arthur's reign.
Bernard
Two characters. [More]
- Bernard - A knight killed in battle by Tristan.
- Bernard of Astolat - Lord of Escalot and father of Elaine.
Bernart
A brief companion of Agravain. [More]
Bernelain
One of the many Saxon kings who invaded Britain during Arthur's struggle to establish power.
Bernout of Riviers
Count of Ukerlant, son of Count Narant, and companion of King Gramoflanz, Gawain's brother-in-law.
Bersules
See Amant.
Berte [Bertain]
Father of Tibaut's vavasour Garin. Berte was a friend of Gawain.
Bertelot
Brother of Sir Breus the Pitiless. [More]
Berth
Son of Cadway and one of Arthur's warriors in Welsh legend.
Bertholai [Bertelay, Berthelai, Bertolai, Bretelai]
Champion of the False Guinevere. [More]
Bertilak de Hautdesert
The true name of the famous Green Knight. [More]
Bertoles the Bald
One of Perceval's eleven paternal uncles in Perlesvaus. He was the fourth son of Gais the Large and the brother of Alain. He died in combat.
Bertrand
Two characters. [More]
- Bertrand - Son of Garin, a friend of Gawain.
- Bertrand of Thrace - A knight who served Alis, the Emperor of Constantinople and Greece.
Berwyn
Son of Cerenhyr and one of Arthur's warriors in Welsh legend.
Bessille
A Cornish woman who loved Tristan. [More]
Bethides
The son of Perceforest, he made an unfortunate marriage to the sorceress Circe.
Betis
Alexander the Great made Betis the King of England. [More]
Beund, Saint
An important saint in North Wales. [More]
Beuno
Grandson of Lot. [More]
Bewfys ('Handsome Son') [Beau-fyz]
The name given to Guinglain, Gawain's son. [More]
Bhalbhuaidh
Irish form of Gawain. His adventures include a quest with the Crop-Eared Dog.
Biales
One of the many Saxon kings who invaded Britain. [More]
Biausdous
Son of Gawain. [More]
Biautei
Biausdous' wife and thus Gawain's daughter-in-law. See Biausdous.
Bicanus
According to Welsh legend, the husband of Rieingulid and father of Saint Illtud, Arthur's cousin.
Bidwini [Bytwini]
Arthur's chief bishop in Cornwall. [More]
Bieda
A Saxon warrior. [More]
Bielmanoir
The Lord of Bielmanoir ('Fair Manor') is a Knight of the Round Table in Hunbaut.
Bien Pensant ('Well Thinking')
The Ill-Speaking Maiden. [More]
Bigame
The Count of Bigame appears at the tournament of Sorgarda, won by Gawain. His brother was named Sorgarit.
Bilas
An elderly count who tried to force a young maiden into marriage. Arthur's Sir Claris defeated Blias and imprisoned him, ending his plans.
Bilis [Bilei, Ebilis, Wilis]
Lord of the Dwarves and King of the Antipodes. [More]
Billeius
Bedivere's nephew in a French chronicle. [More]
Biríng
Foster-father of both Kalegras (Tristan's father) and Tristan. [More]
Bisclaret
A Knight of the Round Table present at the Banborc tournament.
Bishop
Two characters. [More]
- Bishop of the Butterfly - Historical Bishop of Winchester.
- Bishop of the Thames - Gave advise to Mark regarding Isolde.
Black
Eleven locations, twenty-one characters and one item. [More]
- Black Chapel - Arthur was taken here.
- Black Cross, The - Josephe had erected this monument.
- Black Cross, Abbey of the - In Cornwall.
- Black Forest - A wooded mountain in Germany.
- Black Forest - A forest in Britain.
- Black Hag - Daughter of the White Hag.
- Black Hand, Chapel of the - Built by Brangemore of Cornwall.
- Black Hermit - A demonic lord.
- Black Horse - A symbol?
- Black Isle - Isle of Glass.
- Black Isles - Ruled by Lac.
- Black Knight - Fifteen characters.
- Black Lowe - A giant.
- Black Man - A giant.
- Black Mountain - In Scotland.
- Black Mountain - Home of a doctor.
- Black Oppressor - An evil duke.
- Black Rock - A castle.
- Black Serpent of the Barrow - A vicious snake.
Blackbird of Cilgwri
An ancient bird with whom Gwrhyr the interpreter communicated. [More]
Bladud
King of Britain in the ninth or tenth century BC. [More]
Blaes
One of the Twenty-Four Knights of Arthur's Court. [More]
Blaharis [Blaaris]
A Knight of the Round Table defeated and taken prisoner by the Queen's Knights during a tournament.
Blair
A vavasour in Carmelide. Arthur, Merlin, Ban and Bors lodged with him while they were visiting King Leodegan incognito. His wife was named Leonelle.
Blaise [Bayses, Blais(s)es, Blasio, Blasy, Blays(e)(s), Bleise, Bleys(e)]
A hermit monk and Merlin's foster-father. [More]
Blakestan
The lord of Blakestan was an ally of King Belinant of South Wales. [More]
Blamore de Ganis [Blanor, Blamor]
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Blamoure of the Marsh
A knight who owned a white hart that Gawain pursued on his first adventure. [More]
Blanchandine
A Hungarian princess and a companion of Florete. [More]
Blanchard
The fairy steed of Lanval, given him by his lover Tryamour.
Blanche
Two places and two characters. [More]
- Blanche - A queen besieged by Lord Nador.
- Blanche Espine, Castel de La - Lord Maten's stronghold.
- Blanche Lande, Damoiselle de La - Sir Gaheris's sweetheart.
- Blanche Mores - A castle close to Castle of Ten Maidens.
Blancheflor
Four characters. [More]
- Blancheflor - Lady of Beaurepair.
- Blancheflor - Sister of King Mark and Tristan's mother.
- Blancheflor - Daughter of King Triamour of Wales.
- Blancheflor's Uncle the Prior - Uncle of the Lady of Beaurepair.
Blancheles
One of Arthur's knights in the Middle-English Sir Gawain and the Carl of Carlisle, likely a variation of Brandelis.
Blancheland
A fairy and paramour of Sir Ironside. [More]
Blanchemal the Fay [Blancemal]
The fairy mistress of Gawain. [More]
Blandigan
The son of Count Blandigan of Iceland or Ireland was defeated by Yvain during the battle at the Castle Orguelleus.
Blandisen
A fairy who tries to murder Perceval. [More]
Blandukors
An old nobleman who hosted Gawain. [More]
Blanlis
A lady at Arthur's court who, along with many others, failed a magical chastity test.
Blanschol
A lady at Arthur's court who, along with many others, failed a chastity test.
Blant of Alverne
One of Arthur's counts.
Blaris [Blaaris, Bleherris, Bliares]
Knight and godson of King Bors of Gannes. [More]
Blasine
A sister of Arthur. [More]
Blat
A wandering squire whose companion was Haupt. Isolde commissioned the two squires to help her cover one of her meetings with Tristan.
Blathaon
Son of Mwrheth and one of Arthur's warriors in Welsh legend.
"Blavine"
She warned travelers of Breause Sans Pitie. [More]
Bledud
A king of Britain in the third or second century BC. [More]
Bledgabred
A king of Britain in the second century BC. [More]
Blehartis [Belchardis, Lectargis]
One of Arthur's knights in the English Arthour and Merlin. His name results from a corruption of Lait Hardi, the Ugly Hero.
Bleheri
Father of Arthur's Sir Meriadeuc. [More]
Bleiden
In Henrich's Diu Crône, a lady at Arthur's court who failed in a chastity test.
Bleise
See Blaise.
Blende of Alice
In Henrich's Diu Crône, a lady at Arthur's court who failed in a chastity test.
Blenided
See Benigne.
Blenzibly
Tristan's mother in the Icelandic Saga of Tristan and Isodd. [More]
Bleoberis de Ganis
Knight of the Round Table. [More]
Blesinbil
Tristan's mother in the Norse Tristrams Saga ok Ísöndar [More]
Bliaires
A Knight of the Round Table who helped Sir Agloval defeat King Agrippe in the Waste Land.
Bliandois
A countess who served the duchess of Estrayls. [More]
Bliant
Two characters and one location. [More]
- Bliant - Brother of the dwarf Bilis.
- Bliant - Owner of the White Castle and brother of Celinant.
- Bliant, Castle of - One of Pellam's castles.
Blias [Blios, Blyas]
An ally of Arthur. [More]
Bliobel
One of Arthur's knights in Arthour and Merlin, who participated in the battle against Rions' Saxons at Carhaix.
Bliobleheris
An Arthurian knight. [More]
Blioblidas
One of Arthur's knights. He was the son of the King of Galway.
Bliocadran
Perceval's father. [More]
Blios
A knight who loved a maiden named Senehaut. [More]
Bloccovius [Boclovius, Boclonius]
One of Arthur's earls who fought against the Romans at the battle of Soissons and was killed there.
Blodeuwedd ('Flower Face') [Blodeuedd]
A flower-maiden. [More]
Bloequinz
A knight from Denmark allied to Escanor the Handsome, an opponent of Gawain.
Bloie
Two characters. [More]
- Bloie - A maiden loved by Guiron the Courteous.
- Bloie - The true name of the Lady of Malehaut.
Blois
One location and one character. [More]
- Blois - A city in central France.
- Blois of Casset - An Arthurian knight.
Bloisine
Daughter of Urbin of the Mountain and sister of Brun. [More]
Blonde Esmerée
Daughter of the King of Wales, turned into a serpent by the magicians Mabon and Evrain. She was eventually freed by Guinglain who kissed her.
Bloyas
A knight from Flanders who fought among Arthur's ranks at the battle of Bedegraine. Sir Lucan the Butler saved Bloyas's life in the skirmish.
Bluamans
A Saxon king who was part of King Hargadabran's invasion of Britain. Arthur killed him at the battle of Clarence.
Blue
One location and one character. [More]
- Blue Forest - The wildest forest in the world.
- Blue Knight - The alias of Sir Persaunt.
Blunderboar
A giant who once managed to capture Jack the Giant-Killer, but was killed, along with his brothers, when Jack managed to escape.
Boar of Cornwall
An allusion by Merlin. [More]
Boccus [Boc(l)us, Bokke]
King of Media who served the Roman Procurator Lucius. [More]
Bodendr
A page at Arthur's court.
Bogudaht of Pranzile
A count defeated by Perceval.
Bohart [le cure Hardy]
See Borre.
Bohort
See Bors.
Bold Knight
The name given by Perceval to the Coward Knight. [More]
Bolvin
Counselor to Earl Milon, who desired Enide, Erec's wife. Milon and Bolvin tried to kidnap the woman, but Erec killed them both.
Boncenes
A lord whose castle was besieged by Lord Guincemain. [More]
Boncu
An abominable race of men who battled Arthur's knights at Rigomer Castle.
Boniface
A Roman cleric who served Arthur. He and other clerics helped Arthur's ally Galehaut interpret a disturbing dream.
Bore
One of Arthur's knights in “The Marriage of Sir Gawaine.” The author perhaps meant to signify King Bors, Sir Bors, or Sir Borre.
Borel
- Borel - Arthur's cousin or nephew.
- Borel - A Saxon.
Borlow-Beanie
A seven-headed monster. [More]
Borre [Bohort, Bohart le Cure Hardy, Loholt, Loholz, Amyr(?)]
The illegitimate son of King Arthur and Lisanor. [More]
Bors
- Bors - King of Gannes, Gaul, or Gascony.
- Bors de Ganis - Knight of the Round Table.
Boso [Beof, Bois, Bos, Booz]
Earl of Oxford under King Arthur. [More]
Boudwin
One character and one item. [More]
- Boudwin - Prince of Cornwall.
- Boudwin's Doublet and Shirt - Given to Alisander.
Boy with No Name
The nickname given to Gawain. [More]
Bradmante
According to Ariosto, this female warrior of the Carolingian era (AD 751-987) was told that the House of Este would descend from her.
Bradwen
Two characters. [More]
- Bradwen - One of Arthur's warriors.
- Bradwen - One of Arthur's warriors.
Braggadocchio
A cowardly peasant who stole the horse of Sir Guyon. [More]
Bragwaine
Gentlewoman. [More]
Bramangue [Bramagnes, Bramague, Bran(d)egue, Brannague]
A Saxon king who invaded Britain. [More]
Bramante
A duke and friend of Meliadus and Tristan. [More]
Bramo
A king and father of Agia, Tristan's step-mother. His brother, Duke Bramante, was a friend of Tristan and Meliadus.
Brân the Blessed
A hero of Welsh legend. [More]
Brandalus
One of Perceval's eleven paternal uncles. [More]
Brandan, Saint
A sixth-century saint who sailed west from Ireland into the Atlantic in search of the "Islands of Paradise".
Brandegoris
Two characters. [More]
- Brandegoris - King of Stranggore.
- Brandegoris' Daughter - A tournament prize.
Brandegorre
A Saxon king who, with others, invaded Britain. [More]
Brandelidelin
In Wolfram, the King of Punturteis in Uther's time. [More]
Brandelis
Five characters. [More]
- Brandelis - A knight upon whose sister Gawain begot a son.
- Brandelis - He was the Duke of Taningues.
- Brandelis - A knight in the service of King Amant
- Brandelis - A Saxon king.
- Brandelis - Knight of the Round Table.
Brandes [Banderous, Branles]
The Count of Colchester of Linis. [More]
Brandigan
A place and a character. [More]
- Brandigan - A king who was Gawain's grandfather.
- Brandigan - A British castle and town.
Brandilias [Brandris]
A knight who served one of the rebelling princes. [More]
Brandus des Illes [Brandin of the Isles, Branduz]
Lord of Dolorous Garde. [More]
Brandino
A Gaulish king in La Tavola Ritonda. [More]
Brandinor
A Knight of the Round Table who participated in the Grail Quest. He is named as the brother of Hector.
Brandis
The Count of Galloway. [More]
Brandoines
A vassal of the King with a Hundred Knights. He fought at King Mark's tournament at Lancien.
Brandon [Braidon]
A Saxon king who, with others, invaded Britain. [More]
Branes
A vassal of the King with a Hundred Knights. He fought at King Mark's tournament in Lancien.
Brangain [Braginja, Brandina, Brangane, Brangæne, Brangene, Brangien, Branguina, Brangwaine, Brengain, Brengvien, Brengwain, Bríngven, Bringvet, Bringwain]
Isolde's faithful and beautiful maidservant. [More]
Brangaled
The owner of a horn, Corn Brangaled. [More]
Brangemuer
A knight who was the offspring of a fairy and a man. [More]
Brangepart [Brangespart, Branguespart]
A fairy who was the mother of Guingamuer of Brangemuer, a knight avenged by Gareth.
Brangien
Maidservant of Lady Lore of Cardigan. [More]
Brangoire
A king allied to Arthur. [More]
Branguemore of Cornwall [Blancemore, Blancemorne]
A sorceress who built the Chapel of the Black Hand. [More]
Branie of the High Mountain
A lady at Arthur's court. Both Branie and her sister, Clameroi, failed a chastity test.
Brano
A nephew of King Faramon of France. [More]
Branor the Brown
A famous knight of Uther Pendragon's table. [More]
Brantriviers
An Arthurian knight in Hartmann von Aue's Erec and Heinrich von dem Türlin's Diu Crône.
Braolant [Braolans]
A Saxon king who, with other Saxon rulers, invaded Britain in the early days of Arthur's reign.
Bras-de-fer
Chamberlain of Antichrist. [More]
Brasias, Sir
Hermit. [More]
Brastias
Knight. [More]
Brathach
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Brattur
One of Arthur's noblemen. He was the brother of Bilis, the dwarf king, and Revellus.
Bravain [Bravaïn, Brainons]
Among Arthur's knights at the Round Table. He's in the list Chrétien de Troyes begins in line 1691 of Erec and Enide.
Bredbeddle
An Arthurian knight who tamed a fiend. [More]
Bremeins
A British king, mentioned in Arthour and Merlin among those who could not be counted on to help the rebellious kings against the invading heathens.
Brendan
- Brendan - Perceval's mother.
- Brendan, Saint - A Scottish saint.
Brennius [Bremin, Brenne]
An historic Gallic king who conquered Rome in the fourth century BC. [More]
Breon [Breons]
A Knight of the Round Table who was the son of Canodan. Among Arthur's knights in the list Chrétien de Troyes begins in line 1691 of Erec and Enide.
Brequean
A Knight of the Round Table killed during the Grail Quest.
Bresenda
The sister of Medea, the lecherous female ruler of Crudele castle. Her other sisters included Lavina, Agnena, and Pulizena.
Bretiaus
Two characters. [More]
- Bretiaus - Brother of Lucius.
- Bretiaus - An Arthurian knight.
Breunis Saunce Pit
See Breuse Sans Pitie.
Breunor
The wicked lord of Castle Pluere. [More]
Breunor le Noir
See Cote Male Taile, La.
Breuse Sans Pitie
One character and one location. [More]
- Breuse Sans Pitie - The antithesis of knighthood.
- Breuse Sans Pitie's Castle - A stronghold.
Brewnor le Noir
See Cote Male Taile, La.
Briadan
In Palamedes, one of two knights who murdered the Good Knight Without Fear. His companion was Ferrant.
Briadas the Undefeated [Briadan, Briades]
A powerful jouster who guarded the Spring of the Two Sycamores. [More]
Briains
Two characters. [More]
- Briains - Count of Arundel.
- Briains of Rochiers - A knight.
Briamont
A knight of Arthur's from Cardueil who participated in a quest to learn the fate of Merlin.
Brian
Eight characters. [More]
- Brian - A Knight of the Round Table.
- Brian - Brother of the Arabian warlord Larner.
- Brian - An Arthurian knight who participated in the Roman War.
- Brian - A Knight of the Round Table.
- Brian of the Forest - A knight that Gawain encountered.
- Brian of the Gastine - A malevolent knight.
- Brian of the Isles - Ruler of Brittany and an enemy of Arthur.
- Brian the Lesser - An Arthurian knight.
Brians
A knight present at the tournament of Sorgarda, won by Gawain. He was a vassal of the Duke of Aram.
Briant
- Briant of North Wales - A knight.
- Briant of the Red Isle - A king who married Mariole.
Brickus
Arthur's grandfather and Uther's father. [More]
Bridalam
A Knight of the Round Table killed during the Grail Quest.
Bridas
A vassal of King Mark of Cornwall who participated in Mark's tournament at Lancien.
Bridlaw
A warrior of Arthur and companion of Bedwyr.
Briébras
The surname of Arthur's Sir Caradoc, meaning 'short arm'. In Les Merveilles de Rigomer, it is a knight's entire name.
Brien
Giant. [More]
Briet of Gonefort
One of Arthur's knights.
Briestoc
One location and one character. [More]
- Briestoc - Subkingdom or castle.
- Briestoc, Lady of - A sovereign Lady.
Brigantes
An ancient and powerful Celtic people. [More]
Briien
Among Arthur's knights in the list Chrétien de Troyes begins in line 1691 of Erec and Enide.
Brimeholz
A fairy companion of Madoine. Madoine loved Arthur's Sir Laris.
Brimesent [Hermesent(e)]
Arthur's sister and wife of Urien. [More]
Brinemans [Brincians]
One of several knights defeated by Lancelot on his way to Rigomer Castle. Lancelot sent him to Guinevere as a prisoner.
Brinos de Plessie [Brinol of the Hedged Manor, Bromel la Pleche]
Arthurian knight. [See Bromel la Pleche]
Briol of the Forest Arsee [Briot]
A knight encountered by Perceval. [More]
Briollo
A Saracen king, killed by Gaheris (Gawain's brother) at the battle of Diana Bridge.
Brios
Two characters. [More]
- Brios of Montascon - A wounded knight encountered by Lancelot.
- Brios of the Emplacement - A knight who served King Caradoc.
Brisen [Bris(i)ane]
Dame Brisen conspired with King Pellam. [More]
Brithael [Bertel, Bertil, Brastias, Bretel, Bricel, Bricot, Britael]
An Arthurian knight. [More]
Britomart
In Spenser's Faerie Queene, a warrior maiden. [More]
Briton
Habitant of the island of Britain. [More]
Britto
As related by Nennius, an alternative name for Brutus.
Broadas [Broadés]
A knight at the Spring of the Two Sycamores. [More]
Broceliande
One location and two characters. [More]
- Broceliande - A forest in Brittany.
- Broceliande, Bullherd of - A giant.
- Broceliande, Vavasour of - A courteous lord and his daughter.
Brodan
A Knight of the Round Table who embarked with the others on the Grail Quest.
Bromel la Pleche
A knight. [More]
Bron [Boon, Brom, Brons, Gron, (H)ebron]
The Fisher King and Maimed King. [More]
Broncone
A knight encountered by Tristan. [More]
Bronnil [Brumyng]
In Robert Mannyng's chronicle, a Saxon lord who allied with Mordred and was slain at the final battle against Arthur.
Bros of the Heath
A knight defeated by Tristan during a joust at Camelot.
Brown
Three characters and two locations. [More]
- Brown Earl - A ruler who fell in love with Enid.
- Brown Family - A family of knights.
- Brown Knight Without Pity - He held thirty widows captive.
- Brown Rock - A castle in Scotland.
- Brown Valley - Home of the 'Brown' family.
Bruant
Two characters. [More]
- Bruant - A king who served Arthur.
- Bruant - A knight who stole a golden circlet.
Brudan
The nephew of Brian of the Isles, Arthur's enemy. He murdered the noble Meliot of Logres, and was slain in turn by Perceval.
Bruhaut the Brown
Son of Ellain, nephew of Hector the Brown, brother of Hector the Brown and Branor the Brown, and uncle of Segurant the Brown.
Bruiant of the Isles
A King and one of King Arthur's knights. [More]
Bruiol de Plessie
See Bromel la Pleche.
Brulan
A varint of Varlan, a King of Gales.
Brumant L'orguilleus [Brumand the Proud, Brumant, Brumart]
A nephew of King Claudas who sat on the Siege Perilous. [More]
Brun
Eleven characters. [More]
- Brun - Lord of the Savage Realm.
- Brun - Descendant of Brutus.
- Brun - A giant who attacked Britain.
- Brun - A knight slain by Gawain.
- Brun Brandalis - One of Perceval's eleven paternal uncles.
- Brun of Branlant - A vassal of Guiromelant.
- Brun of Gumiaus - A knight in Arthur's service.
- Brun of Morois - A knight who abducted Guinevere from Sir Yder.
- Brun of Piciez - A Knight of the Round Table.
- Brun of the Heath - A Cornish knight.
- Brun the Felon - An evil knight from Northumberland.
Brunamort
A knight who guarded the Ford of the Wood. He fought for King Mark of Cornwall in a tournament at Lancien.
Bruneheut
Tristan's 'sister'. [More]
Brunfort
One of Tristan's horses in La Tavola Ritonda. The beautiful black stallion was given to him by Morgan Le Fay. Its name signifies 'brown-strong'.
Bruning
A Saxon warrior who fought for Mordred against King Arthur and was killed at the battle of Camel.
Brunissen
The lady of the Castle Monbrun. [More]
Brunor
Six characters. [More]
- Brunor - Galehaut's father in the Prose Tristan and Malory.
- Brunor - One of the best knights of the Old Table.
- Brunor the Black - True name of the Good Knight Without Fear.
- Brunor the Black - Real name of the Knight of the Ill-Fitting Coat.
- Brunor the Brown - Father of Sir Segurant the Brown.
- Brunor the Pleasant - Knight of the Round Table.
Brunoro the Brown
In La Tavola Ritonda, a relative of Lancelot. [More]
Brunout
See Bromel la Pleche.
Bruns Saunce Pit[é]
See Breuse Sans Pitie.
Brunz the Prophet
Father of Sir Escanor the Handsome, an opponent of Gawain, by the Lady Alienor. Brunz was a king who ruled a land near Ireland.
Brusaz
In Henrich's Diu Crône, one of several kings who served Arthur.
Brute Greenshield
King of Britain in the eleventh century BC. [More]
Bruto [Brito]
The hero of an Italian romance. [More]
Brutus
Two characters. [More]
- Brutus - A Roman consul.
- Brutus - King of the castle Brut.
Bruyant
He killed the Lord of the Scottish Wilderness. [More]
Brychan
Grandfather of Urien of Rheged. [More]
Brys ('Haste')
In Culhwch and Olwen, son of Brysethach and one of Arthur's warriors. He came from the valley of the black fernery in Scotland.
Brysethach
Father of Arthur's warrior Brys.
Budicius
Two characters. [More]
- Budicius - King of Brittany.
- Budicius - King of Brittany, married to Anna.
Bueves
A king who was the brother of Guengasoain, a knight defeated by Gawain.
Buflout
An Arthurian knight found exclusively in the romance of Yder. He participated in Arthur's war against Taulas of Rougemont.
Bugi
The husband of Arthur's niece Perferren.
Buhout
An Arthurian knight. [More]
Bun ('Maiden')
Isolde's sister. [More]
Burletta of the Desert [Burlette Della Diserta]
Abductor of Pulzella Gaia. [More]
Burmalt
Guardian of a Bridge. [More]
Buroin
The duke of the White Lake. [More]
Busirane
A sorcerer who imprisoned the maiden Amoret. [More]
Butocostiaus [Botincoutiaus, Boutincostiaus]
The lord of Finecoce. [More]
Buzafarnan
A king and brother of the barbarian King Milocrates. [More]
Bwlch ('Gap')
An Arthurian warrior. [More]
Byanne
Daugter of King Clamadon. [More]
Byanor
The recipient of a sword that formerly belonged to Arthur in Samuel Sheppard's unpublished poem The Faerie King (seventeenth century).
Bylas [Bila(ce)s]
A Saxon warrior who joined the Saxon invasion of Britain in the early days of Arthur's reign. At the battle of Diana Bridge, Yvain slew him.
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