Gefreid was born to a Knight of the Realm in the fair duchy of Couronne and earned his spurs in the service of the Duke of Couronne. He might not have had the strongest arm or the finest horsemanship, but his determination and bravery won him the admiration of Couronne’s knights. It was little surprise when, instead of settling to take over his father’s keep, Gefreid rode out in search of the Grail.[1a]