King Arthur Pendragon Chronology

The strong-arm king rules Logres.

496–510: Period of Anarchy. Kingless, the Isle of Britain falls into ruin amidst lawlessness, rivalries, war and invasion.

514: King Arthur marries Guenever and institutes the Brotherhood of the Round Table.

525: Sir Lancelot arrives at court.

531: The sinister Sir Mordred arrives at court early this year. Sir Lancelot is made a member of the Round Table. Finally, during the Irish Tournament that crowns the year, an unknown knight, “Sir Tramtrist” (Tristram), defeats all participating Round Table knights, and begins a legendary love affair with Queen Isoud of Cornwall.

549: Miraculous healings by the Grail begin.

554: The Quest for the Holy Grail begins.

563: Sir Lancelot and Guenever are caught in adultery, shattering the unity of the Round Table and Britain.

515: The Dolorous Stroke begins the Enchantment of Britain.

526–540: Period of Consolidation. Romance and knight errantry are popular. Hints of what is to come, both good and ill, begin to appear, but are ignored or unrecognized.

541–555: Period of Apogee. A period of magical quest and adventure as the Enchantment of Britain is at its peak.

553: The Lonazep Tournament is held, the last and greatest. Dark forces appear and tragedy looms.

556–565: Period of Decline. Intrigue, murder, and rebellion disrupt the realm.

565: At the disastrous Battle of Camlann, Mordred wounds Arthur, who is removed to the Isle of Avalon. The world’s magic fades and banal history intervenes.