Guigemar

Guigemar (geeg-MAHR), a dashing Breton knight renowned for his bravery yet indifferent to romantic pursuits, embarks on a transformative journey. During a hunting expedition, an unusual incident involving a white doe with stag’s horns leaves him wounded by his own arrow. The doe foretells that only through the trials of love can his wound be healed. This prophecy manifests as Guigemar is taken by a ghostly ship to a distant land, where he falls in love with a married lady. Even after she escapes her jealous husband, Guigemar confronts new challenges, including a battle with the baron Meriaduc, who wishes to keep her for himself.

Lanval

Lanval (lahn-VAHL), a Breton knight in King Arthur's service, finds himself alienated and overlooked during a distribution of royal gifts. His isolation is compounded by the jealousy of fellow knights, envious of his physical beauty and chivalric reputation. In his despair, Lanval is comforted by the magical appearance of a wealthy and enchanting maiden who becomes his secret lover. Her love grants him the luxury and validation he craves. When Arthur’s queen accuses him of rejecting her advances due to alleged homosexuality, Lanval’s fate hangs in the balance. The maiden's dramatic arrival at court saves him from unjust judgment, and she whisks him away to the idyllic island of Avalon, ensuring their eternal happiness together.

Le Fresne

Le Fresne (leh FREHZ-neh), whose name translates to "the ash tree," is the twin sister of La Codre and the legitimate daughter of a wealthy Breton knight. Left abandoned at birth by her mother at an abbey's doorstep, Le Fresne is raised by the compassionate abbess. She later becomes the beloved mistress of the noble Gurun and remains devoted to him, even assisting with the preparations for his marriage to another woman. However, destiny intervenes when the bride's mother recognizes Le Fresne as her long-lost daughter and repents her past deception. The marriage is annulled, and Le Fresne joyously weds her true love, Gurun.

Milun

Milun (mee-LO[N]), an esteemed knight from South Wales, shares a forbidden love with a noble damsel, resulting in an illegitimate child. To protect her honor, the child is sent secretly to the mother's sister in northern England. Despite her marriage to another nobleman, Milun and his beloved maintain communication through messages carried by a swan for two decades. Eventually, Milun hears of a young Welsh knight whose burgeoning fame threatens his own. He challenges this rival, only to discover during their duel that the young knight is his son, identified by a familiar signet ring. Reunited, father and son return triumphantly to Wales, where Milun finds his beloved has become a widow, allowing them to marry with their son's blessing.

Eliduc

Eliduc (eh-lee-DEWK), a virtuous knight wronged by false accusations and exiled by his king, ventures to England in search of fortune as a mercenary. He earns renown and the affection of his employer’s daughter, Guilliadun, whose love he cannot resist. When Guilliadun accompanies him back to his homeland, the revelation of Eliduc's marriage devastates her, leading to her death aboard ship. Stricken with grief, Eliduc places her body in a chapel. His wife, Guildeluec, learns of this and uses a magical red flower to revive Guilliadun. Guildeluec selflessly steps aside to join a convent, prompting Eliduc to eventually marry Guilliadun. After years of charitable work, Guilliadun follows Guildeluec into religious life.

Equitan

Equitan (eh-kee-TAHEN), the king of Brittany, is admired by his subjects but falls into a reckless affair with his loyal seneschal’s wife. Consumed by passion and ambition, the lady conspires to murder her husband to become queen. Equitan,...