Wigalois
Wigalois is a figure in Arthurian legend, most notably appearing in the Middle High German romance "Wigalois" by Wirnt von Grafenberg, written around 1210. He is the son of the knight Gawain and the fairy lady Luroch. The romance details Wigalois's journey to the court of King Arthur, where he is challenged by a knight named Escabadot. Wigalois undertakes a quest to the Castle of Marvels to rescue a princess and defeat a monstrous knight. He is portrayed as a chivalrous and valiant hero, embodying the ideals of knighthood. His adventures often involve encounters with supernatural beings and magical elements, reflecting the romance genre of the time. The "Wigalois" romance is considered an important work of Arthurian literature, contributing to the evolution of the character of Gawain and introducing a new generation of knights to the legend. While other mentions of a knight named Wigalois may exist in fragments or less prominent traditions, Wirnt von Grafenberg's romance is the primary source for understanding this character.