Character

Three Crusader Knights of the First Crusade

resolute devout exploratory

Three brother Crusader knights of the First Crusade discovered the Holy Grail during their expedition. Two brothers returned from the desert after finding it, bearing stone tablets inscribed with cryptic clues to its resting place: one tablet survives as a 12th-century sandstone marker in Walter Donovan's possession, while the other was lost with the knight who died in Venice. Their legend, recounted by Donovan from a leather-bound manuscript, links medieval faith to Indiana Jones' modern quest, driving his pursuit amid Nazi threats. The knights' resolute, devout nature and sacrificial actions form the historical foundation of the Grail's mythos.

2 appearances

Holy Grail Quest

Also known as: Three Knights, Three Knights of the First Crusade, Crusader Knights (implied), Three Crusader Knights

Three Crusader …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Grail’s Personal Hook: Donovan’s Gambit and Indy’s Reluctant Intrigue

Surface: Not observable (historical figures). Internal: Presumed to be driven by a mix of religious devotion and the allure of immortality.

The Three Knights of the First Crusade are invoked through Donovan’s retelling of the Grail legend. They serve as a historical narrative device, grounding the Grail’s myth in medieval reality. …

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S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Grail’s Shadow: Donovan’s Gambit and the Father’s Vanishing

N/A (historical figures, not present)

The Three Crusader Knights are referenced only through Donovan’s narrative, serving as historical specters whose tale lends credibility to the Grail’s existence. Their story—of finding the Grail, losing a brother, …

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