The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Tristan
Also known as Monsr Tristan, Tristan the son of King Meliadus, Monsieur Tristan
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 10
Tristan carries the promise of old romance: a knightly figure shaped by honor, daring, and the heightened world of courtly tales. Even in brief mention, he seems to belong to a realm where reputation travels as far as a drawn sword.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 10
- Books
- 1
Tristan, son of King Meliadus, is named as a knight of the Round Table and a central figure in medieval romance. In this text he appears as a figure from the stories Rustician compiled, rather than through an account of his deeds or personal journey.
Description
Tristan is characterized as an adult knight with an athletic build and noble bearing. The text does not specify his complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, height, or particular garments, so those details remain open. His overall impression is chivalric and courtly, without any recorded distinguishing marks.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
Appearances
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