It appears to have been written in contradiction to Der Stricker's Daniel von Blumenthal.
The story is illustrated in frescoes to be found at Runkelstein Castle in South Tyrol.
Garel von Blumenthal leaves Arthur's court in order to raise troops for the war.
By killing the gruesome monster Vulganus he wins the hand of the beautiful Laudamie.
Garel then gains a victory over Ekunaver before Arthur even arrives with his army.