Four Arthurian Romances Characters — Full List & Who's Who

A celebrated knight whose concern for reputation makes him test Enide before he learns to trust her devotion.

Erec's wife, whose warnings, courage, and constancy repeatedly preserve them both.

The son of Alexander and Soredamors, torn between dynastic duty and his love for Fenice.

Alis's unwilling wife, who resists consummation and engineers a false death to join Cligés.

A knight whose broken promise to Laudine leads to disgrace, madness, and a long recovery.

The Lady of the Fountain, widow of Esclados and later Yvain's estranged wife.

Laudine's resourceful attendant and Yvain's most effective advocate.

Yvain's grateful animal companion and visible emblem of loyal courage.

Guinevere's champion, willing to endure public shame and lethal trials for her.

Arthur's abducted queen and the object of Lancelot's perilous, adulterous devotion.

The proud captor of Guinevere and Lancelot's final opponent.

The courtly center and heroic standard against which the four adventures unfold.