Knights of the Round Table
Honor and Chilvary
The Caldwell Coat of Arms
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table
Sir Lancelot
Arthur's most trusted knight. It is said that Lancelot was a direct desecendant of King David of Israel. His sword was named Secace.
King Arthur
King of Camelot
Guinevere
Queen of Camelot, married King Arthur, but was in love with Sir Lancelot
It is said that there were over 300 knights of the Round Table......
Here are a few of the more popular knights
Sir Bedivere
The knight that returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake
Sir Bors de Ganis
Only knight to survive the Quest for the Holy Grail
Sir Gaheris
Gaheris' mother was King Arthur's sister
Sir Galahad
Galahad is known for his gallantry and purity
Sir Gareth
King Arthur's nephew and was Gawain, Geheris, and Agravain's brother
Sir Gawain
Known as the perfect knight, Gawain was Sir Lancelot's most trusted friend
Sir Geraint
Later became king of Dumnonia
Sir Kay
Most known for his use of bad language and bullying people
Sir Lamorak
Known for his firey temper and brute strength
Sir Perceval
After serving King Arthur he was the Grail King Also known as the red knight
Sir Tristan
Known for his skills of deception, hunting and harp playing
The Round Table
The table was round so everyone that sat there was equal
The Lady of the Lake
She raised Sir lancelot and gave Arthur his sword Excalibur. She learned her magical abilities from Merlin
Merlin
Merlin was a prophet and sorcerer. He built the round table for Authur's father. When Arthur's father died the table was given to King Leodegrance. When Arthur married the king's daughter Guinevere, he gave the table back to Arthur as a wedding gift
Camelot
The castle was a symbol of King Arthur's strength, wisdom, and power. It was a symbol of hope for the commoners
Code of Chivalry
- To fear God and maintain His Church
- To serve his king in valour and faith
- To protect the weak and defenseless
- To give and help widows and orphans
- To refrain from wanton giving of offense
- To live by honor and for glory
- To despise pecuniary reward
- To fight for the welfare of all
- To obey those placed in authority
- To guard the honour of fellow knights
- To enshew unfairness, meanness and deceit
- To keep faith
- At all times to speak the truth
- To perserve to the end any enterprise begun
- To respect the honour of women
- Never to refuse the challenge of an equal
- Never to turn the back upon a foe