Lanval by Marie De France is a love story between Lanval and a Fairy Lover. Lanval, who was a knight that served in the court of King Arthur, did not receive any riches and land that the king was giving out. By not being the first born he would not be able to inherit any land neither. When feeling upset about about his social status as a “poor man” he meets a fairy and they fall in love and she gives him all the riches he desired. Later in the story Lanval denies the attempted seduction by the Queen Guinevere and she accuses him of having no desire for women. Lanval breaks his promise to his fairy lover when he is questioned by King Arthur about who his mistress is. He later reveals it is a fairy. Saddened by the fact he will never be with his love again Lanval becomes depressed. Two damsels tempted Lanval and he ultimately rejects them as well. This proves his loyalty and was also a test by his lover and she appears and she takes him to Avalon. Avalon, according to legend, was an island paradise which played a major part in the legend of king Arthur.
