Lancelot was the son King Pant of Gennewis and his wife, Clarine. Pant was killed in a rebellion and Lancelot was stolen by a fairy and raised in Maidenland.

Morgan and three other faery queens find Lancelot vulnerable and sleeping in the forest. While growing up among the company of women and faery-like mermen of the Lady of the Lake's palace, Lancelot quickly developed his great strength and skill in arms.

At the age of eighteen, he met his cousins, Bors and Lional, and his half-brother, Ector, and the four men set out for Camelot.

In memory of King Ban's support during his youth, Arthur found great favor with Lancelot and dubbed him a knight on St. John's Day.

Lancelot quickly established himself as the greatest knight of all time after successfully completing several quests.

Among other adventures, he conquered the dark custom of a castle called Dolorous Gard, which afterwards became his own home renamed Joyous Gard.

Soon after, Lancelot returned to Camelot and became a full Knight of the Round Table and Arthur's closest companion and champion.

When Guinevere was abducted by Meliagaunce, the son of King Bagdemagus, Lancelot pursued him in a cart and had to cross a sword bridge to reach the castle. The King pleaded with Guinevere to spare Meliagaunce's life .

Later, Meliagaunce accused Guinevere of having an affair with Sir Kay, Bagdemagus pled for his son's life. Eventually, Lancelot slew Meliagaunce in combat at Arthur's court.