#Sir Gareth

[mortiscausa]

And then they took their horses and rode throughout a fair forest; and then they came to a plain, and saw where were many pavilions and tents, and a fair castle, and there was much smoke and great noise; and when they came near the siege Sir Beaumains espied upon great trees, as he rode, how there hung full goodly armed knights by the neck, and their shields about their necks with their swords, and gilt spurs upon their heels, and so there hung nigh a forty knights shamefully with full rich arms. Then Sir Beaumains abated his countenance and said, What meaneth this? Fair sir, said the damosel, abate not your cheer for all this sight, for ye must courage yourself, or else ye be all shent, for all these knights came hither to this siege to rescue my sister Dame Lionesse, and when the Red Knight of the Red Launds had overcome them, he put them to this shameful death without mercy and pity. And in the same wise he will serve you but if you quit you the better. Le Morte D'Arthur, Book 8 | Thomas Malory

march to camelot #4: monstrous

[noughticalcrossings]

Knights of the Round Table

A selection of my random faves, ft. Kay and Bedivere gossiping about the new recruits, Dinadan and Palomides debating the point of courtly love, the Orkney brothers (Gareth, Gaheris, Agravaine mid-curse, and Gawain) and Lancelot and Galehaut putting the ro in bromance

[caer-gai]

you ever think about how lancelot like chronically kills the people he loves? not always in a direct and literal sense but baaad stuff happens (or almost happens) to the people he cares about usually directly because of him

Gawain's obvious with the red-hilted sowrd prophesy and all but honestly that blade could've just said 'Sir Launcelot will kill those he loves most" and still been right on the money.

Galehuant (and one of the Elaine's) dies of grief over lancelot

Guinevere almost gets burned at the stake because of her affair with lancelot and him subsequently not taking her with him when he fled

Galahad gives himself up to the grail quest (something lancelot can't do) so completely it takes him (this is on shaky ground but let me have my moment)

Lancelot kills Gareth in blind rage

lancelot mortally wounds Gawain

Lancelot through his affair and killing half the round table in one go sets the stage for Mordred's usurpation and Arthur's death

Loving him is dangerous

Being loved by him is dangerous

[queer-ragnelle]

Hunt of the Hart Royal by Cherith Baldry | More quotes at Arthuriana Daily

[merilles]

Gareth and Lynette

(For @queer-ragnelle’s May Day Parade!)

Beaumains and the Damosel Savage! Though he wed her sister Lady Lyonors and she his brother Sir Gaheris, they swore to forever remain friends until death do them part.

[filletedfennysnake]

Arthuriana August (1-5): Blood or No, @caer-gai

The Orkneys have arrived at the tourney! Time to fear for your life!

Some design notes and reference under the cut

First up, the armor: since I hate drawing plate mail I like the aesthetics of 13th-ish century armor the most, that's what I went with here.

(This is from Knights by Andrea Hopkins)

Gawain's armor is more 14th century-adjacent, which means a nicer hauberk and scabbard for him. Being uncle's favorite has its perks! This definitely will not cause any feelings of resentment or jealousy whatsoever

Gaheris is just here to hold his brother's stuff, I seriously doubt he plans on fighting. His outfit is referenced from this 12th century English guy who was absolutely rocking it:

(From What People Wore When by Melissa Leventon)

Also some quick Orkney design thoughts. Because my god do I have Orkney design thoughts

Agravaine: I think he's the prettiest Orkney, but most people don't notice since he isn't as eye-catching as Gawain, and it's difficult to get past his shit personality. He's also the spitting image of Morgause (I say this because it makes the Agravaine x Lamorak propaganda That Much funnier) and unconsciously grew his hair out to mimic her (their hair is black with purple undertones. btw). Tallest of the Orkneys.

Gawain: Ach, this horrible little man. I have such a clear picture of him in mind yet am never pleased with how he turns out on paper. Kind of stocky build, I think– he is strong and can move deceptively quickly. Of the brothers he probably comes the closest to being an actual redhead, though I imagine him having lots of gold and copper highlights (like the suunnnnn. Because's he the s– yeah you get it). Ice blue eyes. Perfect amount of freckles. Everyone desires him carnally, or at the very least he has good reason to think so. Shortest of the Orkneys by a LOT.

Gaheris: Well since it's Gaheris, obviously he's the most boring-looking out of all the siblings. Light orange hair and greyish-blue eyes (he tries to style it like Gawain but it just limply hangs). Suuuper scrawny and befreckled. He's smack in the middle height-wise, just like in everything else.

Gareth: Oh I am sorry to say it but he is not beating the dumb blond allegations. He looks like a ken doll gone woke and that is all. Second-tallest Orkney.

Mordred (last and least ahaha): He can actually pass for Lot's son since both Lot and Arthur have freckles and light hair, but there are some pretty clear tells. He has a Pendragon nose, classically handsome build, and more heart-shaped face. And heterochromia; one eye is blue and the other is light brown. Second-shortest Orkney.

[cesarescabinet]

For @caer-gai's Arthuriana August! Prompt 4: Getting Heated!

POV: Beaumains and the Savage girl are trying to drag you into their weekly debate about pineapple on pizza. Something a bit silly for this prompt! Wanted to experiment with a more traditional comic format and realized I preferred it without the dialogue. Let the old man read in peace!

[reusedaccessoriesjewellery]

this leather gorget (collar around the neck) and spaulders (shoulder armor) is worn on Vinnie Jones as Gareth in Galavant (2015) and many years later worn on Frida Gustavsson as Freydis Eriksdotter Vikings Valhalla (2022)

[gawrkin]

The Arthurian Heroes' Classes and Stats

(From AD&D 1st Edition's Deities and Demigods)(Link, HERE)

(Disclaimer: I am neither a player of nor an expert on D&D/AD&D. Just thought everyone should see this)

(EDIT: Link to a new post covering AD&D's 2nd edition's character stats, HERE)

[kulttuurinkurittama]

Arthur and some of his kin

From left to right and up to down: Gareth, Mordred, Gaheris, Arthur, Morfydd and Ywain.

[fourthleafluckart]

Me and the smuggler prince I pulled with my sincerity and childlike wonder

OR

Me and the baronet I pulled with my roguish charm and sense of whimsy

Queer Book Draw Challenge 17/20: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles

(details under cut)

[caer-gai]

Sir Gareth was in the habit of giving soft kisses and gentle hugs, and of being freer with his affections than was advised. But then he had trained under Sir Gawain and Sir Lancelot and Sir Kay, so that was to be expected.

[queer-ragnelle]

Who is your favorite Arthurian POV to write in? Why?

[oneshoulderangel]

Lancelot: Don’t worry Kay, Gareth will come back safely. I can feel it in my bones.

Kay: You’ll feel it in your bones if he doesn’t.