Jarman Buckwell
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 Jarman by Natascha Röösli © Fantasy Flight Games | |
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| Died | In 300 AC (supposedly) |
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Ser Jarman Buckwell[1] (also spelled Jarmen Buckwell[2][3]) is a knight from House Buckwell. He is a senior ranger of the Night's Watch.
Contents
Appearance
Jarman is a square, stolid man.[1]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Jarman is the leader of the scouts on the great ranging beyond the Wall.[1] Qhorin Halfhand suggests himself, Jarman, and Thoren Smallwood as leaders of small scouting groups sent into the Frostfangs to seek out the wildling camp.[4]
A Storm of Swords
Jarman lead the scouting mission to climb the Giant's Stair in search of the wildlings. By the time they return, the disastrous fight at the Fist has already happened and Lord Commander Jeor Mormont's party evacuates for Craster's Keep. His team remains in the wilderness tracking Mance Rayder's host where they spot Jon Snow walking freely amongst the wildlings. Jarman's team is able to return to Castle Black after the main party and before Jon Snow. He reports to Maester Aemon and Donal Noye that Jon may be a turncloak.[5]
A Dance with Dragons
Jon thinks to himself that the Night's Watch has lost too many of its best men, including Jarman,[6] indicating the scout is now deceased.
Behind the Scenes
Jarman's name may have been inspired by novelist Rosemary Hawley Jarman, whose works have been recommended by George R. R. Martin.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 13, Jon II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Appendix.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Appendix.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 43, Jon V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 48, Jon VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 21, Jon V.
- ↑ Not A Blog: Reading Recommendations, March 13, 2013