Gorlois

Duke Gorlois, commonly known as Gorlois of Tintagel, was a formidable and proud vassal of King Uther Pendragon. He fought for Uther in the war against King Vortigern. Following the ascension of Uther, he was granted the title of Duke of Cornwall, but abandoned the position when Uther waged war against him. He is the late father of Morgause, Elayne, and Morgan by his former wife, Igrayne.