Lancelet
Lancelet, originally named Galahad, is Viviane's son. A prophecy tells Viviane that her son will serve the High King. He is born in Avalon and fostered by King Ban of Less Britain, who is his father. Lancelet has no inclination to become a priest or a Druid. He feels that men should be responsible for their own destiny and not the playthings of women. This notion fits in with the common feeling of the day. However, he falls hopelessly in love with Gwenhwyfar from the moment he sees her in the water between Glastonbury and Avalon. For decades they love each other until Camelot is no more.
Lancelet also shares a strong bond with Arthur; the two of them are as brothers, ready to die for one another if necessary. It is this love that tortures Lancelet and renders him incapable of betraying him by having an affair with Gwenhwyfar. On the few occasions that Gwenhwyfar and Lancelet do sleep together, he is torn apart by guilt, even though they do so with Arthur's blessing. With the use of a love potion that Morgaine uses, he is tricked into marrying Elaine and therefore moving away from Camelot. Lancelet is a man who believes strongly in honor and loyalty. This comes through very clearly in the telling of this story.
Lancelet also shares a strong bond with Arthur; the two of them are as brothers, ready to die for one another if necessary. It is this love that tortures Lancelet and renders him incapable of betraying him by having an affair with Gwenhwyfar. On the few occasions that Gwenhwyfar and Lancelet do sleep together, he is torn apart by guilt, even though they do so with Arthur's blessing. With the use of a love potion that Morgaine uses, he is tricked into marrying Elaine and therefore moving away from Camelot. Lancelet is a man who believes strongly in honor and loyalty. This comes through very clearly in the telling of this story.