Sir/King Geraint (King of Cornwall)

Sir/King Geraint (King of Cornwall)

Geraint was the eldest son of King Erbin of Dumnonia who was a Knight of Devon. After the death of his wife, Prince Geraint spent much time at King Arthur's Court, looking for action and adventure.It was during this period that he avenged an insult to Queen Guinevere committed by the warrior Yder by defeating him in a "Sparrowhawk Tournament". During the quest, Geraint lodged with Earl Newell in Cardiff and fell in love with the Earl's daughter, Enid. After settling the score with Yder, Geraint returned to Arthur's court where he was honoured for his victory and was given Enid's hand in marriage. In time, his father grew infirm and Geraint was called back to Cornwall to assume the responsibilities of a ruler.

Though always deemed to be the best warrior at the tournaments, Geraint grew bored with feats of arms and preferred to spend his time with his wife in their Cornish homeland. However, rumours began to circulate concerning Geraint's worthiness as a ruler and the grumbling eventually reached Enid's ears. One morning in bed, when she thought Geraint was asleep, she lamented about the growing scandal. Geraint misinterpreted her words and thought that she had been unfaithful to him. He thus forced his wife to accompany him on a series of dangerous adventures, culminating when, Geraint having been knocked unconscious by some giants, an earl named Limuris tried to force himself on Enid. Geraint awoke at Enid's screams and killed the Earl. Realizing that Enid was faithful after all, Geraint asked for, and received, his wife's forgiveness.

Sir Geraint in rusty armour.