This character's most important appearance comes after another character loses a jousting match to Pellinor, breaking his old sword in the process.
One story tells of how this character causes Ettarde to die of sorrow upon being refused by Pelleas. Launceor of Ireland dies while attempting to avenge this character's death, which occurs when a long-held kin feud results in this character's decapitation by Balin. King Ban's death at the hands of Claudas directly leads to this character raising Ban's sons, including Lionel, Bors, and their brother. After the Battle of Camlann, a dying wish results in this character being visited by either Griflet or (*) Bedivere. This figure is often identified with a student of Merlin who used magic to trap Merlin in a cave or tree. This character's most important appearance comes after another character loses a jousting match to Pellinor, breaking his old sword in the process. For 10 points, identify this foster mother of Lancelot, sometimes known as "Viviane" or "Nimue", who gave King Arthur the sword Excalibur.
One story tells of how this character causes Ettarde to die of sorrow upon being refused by Pelleas.
the {Lady} of the {Lake} [accept Nimue or Viviane before they are read; accept Niniane, Nivian, Nyneve, Evienne, or other close linguistic equivalents; prompt on "Elaine"]