The story is narrated by Clothar (Lancelot) and describes his early life in Roman Gaul, his education in Auxerre with Bishop Germanus, his participation in a civil war and his travels to Britain where he meets Caius Merlyn Britaniccus (Merlin) and King Arthur for the first time.
The story is narrated by Clothar (Lancelot), who recounts his early life in Roman Gaul, his education under Bishop Germanus in Auxerre, his participation in a civil war, and his journey to Britain where he meets Merlin and King Arthur.