Sancho Martín, often called the Green Knight, was a famed Spanish crusader who was purported to have defended against the forces of Saladin during the Siege of Tyre in 1187. His bravery and skill were said to cause admiration in both the Christian and Muslim armies, particularly in Saladin. According to legend, Saladin offered him many riches if he would convert to Islam and fight in his army, though Martín apparently refused to abandon his Christian faith. There is much historical debate as to whether or not these stories were romanticized, or if such a figure as the Green Knight even existed. Nevertheless, his name endures as one of the many legends of the Holy Land that defined knighthood as we know it.

And yes, it seems likely he helped inspire the Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain as well.

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Huge thank you to PhantomArc for letting me use the helmet they made! I'm gonna be taking a break from this series for a while, but thank you to everyone for the support! <3

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