People and Characters of The Arthurian Age
Announcing a new permanent page for every historical person and legendary character of the Arthurian Age. Each entry includes pronunciation.
Legendary People
Bedwyr: The True Sir Bedivere
Bedwyr, later known as Sir Bedivere, was a close friend of King Arthur. Learn more about this important character of the Arthurian Age.
Cei: The Sir Kay of Arthurian History
Before he was Sir Kay, Knight of the Round Table, he was Cei, warrior of Arthurian Legend and History. Learn more here.
Little Details: Mordred’s Family
Who were Mordred’s family? His father was not Arthur. He had a wife and children. Who were they? What part did they play in The Arthurian Age?
Guinevere: King Arthur’s Only Queen?
Who was the real Guinevere? Was she King Arthur’s only wife? Does she deserve her reputation? There’s more to her story than most know.
Gawain, the Green Knight and the Retreat to Avalon
Adapting Gawain and the Green Knight to the historical fiction novel ‘The Retreat to Avalon’ was challenging and a lot of fun.
Caw – A Pict in King Arthur’s Court
Caw and his children play major roles in the story of King Arthur. Their place in legend and history is both surprising and fascinating.
Mordred: Villain or Hero?
Mordred is portrayed as an evil, cruel, betrayer, responsible for the battle that destroyed King Arthur’s Golden Age. But is it justified?
All the People in The Retreat to Avalon
Who is your favorite character from the stories of King Arthur?
The characters of The Retreat to Avalon are based on historical figures and people from the oldest Welsh legends about King Arthur. Here is the list and notes for each one.