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The '''Fleur de Lys''' is a symbol of the Bretonnian religious faith in the Godess of Bretonnian Chivalry - the [[Lady of the Lake]] - behind the Holy [[Grail]]. It is part of a lot of typical Bretonnian Chests, Banners and general Heraldry and specially [[Bretonnian Questing Knight]]s bear it as a sign of their Quest for the Grail.
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[[File:Fleurs_de_lys.jpg|thumb|Fleurs de lys]]
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[[File:M126005 bret art.jpg|thumb|A stylized fleur de lys adorning the shield of a Bretonnian knight.]]
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The '''Fleur de lys''' is a magical lily, said to grow only were the [[Lady of the Lake]] appears. It is her sacred emblem and a popular symbol in the kingdom of [[Bretonnia]].
  
[[Category:Bretonnia]]
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A stylized version of the fleur de lys is commonly used on the coat of arms of Bretonnian knights, showing their devotion to the Lady. [[Questing Knight]]s usually adorn their arms with it to bring good luck for their quest. It also decorates the crown of Bretonnia.
  
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== ources==
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*[[Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (5th Edition)]], pg. 31
  
 
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[[Category:Bretonnia]]
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[[Category:Flora]]
Sources   
 
* [[Knights of the Grail - A Guide to Bretonnia]]
 
* [[Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia, 5th Edition]]  
 
* [[Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia, 6th Edition]]
 

Revision as of 22:44, 24 June 2017

Fleurs de lys
A stylized fleur de lys adorning the shield of a Bretonnian knight.

The Fleur de lys is a magical lily, said to grow only were the Lady of the Lake appears. It is her sacred emblem and a popular symbol in the kingdom of Bretonnia.

A stylized version of the fleur de lys is commonly used on the coat of arms of Bretonnian knights, showing their devotion to the Lady. Questing Knights usually adorn their arms with it to bring good luck for their quest. It also decorates the crown of Bretonnia.

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