At kings Arthur's court, during New Years Eve, a warrior by name of the Green Knight pays a visit. He challenges King Arthur to a game. The Green Knight proposes that King Arthur strike him with his own axe and the Green Knight will get to do the same a year later. Arthur, who is shocked, hesitates to say anything. The Green Knight then mocks his silence causing King Arthur to step up to the plate. As soon as King Arthur grabs the axe, Sir Gawain jumps up and offers to take the challenge himself. He then grabs the axe and in one blow, he takes the Green Knight's head off. Just when everyone thought he was dead, he stands up and puts his head back on as if nothing happened. The Green Knight reminds him of the deal, then he leaves out of sight.
As Autumn arrives, on the day of the Saints, Sir Gawain leaves Camelot and goes to find the Green Knight. He heads towards north wales, traveling through the wilderness of northwest Brittan. On Christmas day, he comes across a castle. The lord of the castle welcomes Sir Gawain. After being introduces to the lord's lady, the host makes a deal with Sir Gawain; the host will go ou hunting with his men and when they return, the host will exchange his food for anything Sir Gawain has managed to get by staying behind at the castle. Sir Gawain agrees then goes to sleep.
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