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| Character_name          = [[File:House_Beesbury.png|50px|left]] Braxton  Beesbury [[File:House_Beesbury.png|50px|right]] 
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| firstname = Braxton
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| lastname = Beesbury
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| arms = Beesbury
| Alias = The Stinger<br>Stinger
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| title = Ser
| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]
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| Alias = Stinger{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}<br>Stinger Beesbury{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
 
| Allegiance = [[House Beesbury]]
 
| Allegiance = [[House Beesbury]]
 
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| Culture = [[Reach]]
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| Father = Lord [[House Beesbury|Beesbury]]
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| Mother =  
 
| Spouse =
 
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| Issue = Bastard in the Reach{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}<br>Bastard in King's Landing{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
 
| Place_of_Birth =
 
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|65}}
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|65}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Braxton Beesbury|Braxton Beesbury]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =[[King's Landing]]
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| Place_of_Death =[[King's Landing]]{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
| Date_of_Death ={{Date|84}}
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| Date_of_Death ={{Date|84}}{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
| Books = ''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)
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| Books = ''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)
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Ser '''Braxton Beesbury''' known as ''the Stinger'' was knight and the heir of [[House Beesbury]] during the reign of [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]].{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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'''Braxton Beesbury''', known as '''Stinger''', was a [[knight]] from [[House Beesbury]] and the heir to [[Honeyholt]] during the reign of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
  
==Character and Appearance==
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==Appearance and Character==
Braxton was described as both handsome and arrogant.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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Braxton was handsome and arrogant. Considered the finest young lance of the [[Reach]], he was also skilled with [[swords]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Braxton was described as the finest young lance in the [[Reach]] at the time. It was rumored he had fathered two bastards before he turned nineteen, one in the Reach and one in [[King's Landing]]. Braxton became close companions to Princess [[Saera Targaryen]], [[Alys Turnberry]], [[Perianne Moore]] , [[Jonah Mooton]] and [[Roy Connington|Red Roy Connnington]]. The six became inseparable at every feast and ball, hunted and hawked together, and once sailed across [[Blackwater Bay]] to [[Dragonstone]].{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}  
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It was rumored Braxton had fathered two [[bastard]]s before he turned nineteen, one in the [[Reach]] and one in [[King's Landing]]. Braxton became close companions to Princess [[Saera Targaryen]], [[Alys Turnberry]], [[Perianne Moore]], [[Jonah Mooton]] and [[Roy Connington|Red Roy Connington]]. The six became inseparable at every feast and ball, hunted and hawked together, and once sailed across [[Blackwater Bay]] to [[Dragonstone]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}  
  
In {{date|84}}, Roy, Jonah, and Braxton were found drunk at the [[Blue Pearl]], a brothel in [[King's Landing]], laughing as the king's fool, [[Tom Turnip]], was surrounded by [[Prostitution|whores]]. When asked by men of the [[City Watch]], Roy admitted they thought it would be funny to see the fool do the deed. One of the watchmen overheard Princess Saera name being mentioned by the drunken youths.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}  
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In {{Date|84}}, Roy, Jonah, and Braxton were found drunk at the [[Blue Pearl]], a brothel in [[King's Landing]], laughing as the king's fool, [[Tom Turnip]], was surrounded by [[Prostitution|whores]]. When asked by men of the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]], Roy admitted they thought it would be funny to see the fool do the deed. One of the watchmen overheard Princess Saera's name being mentioned by the drunken youths.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}  
  
When Perianne and Alys were questioned about the incident, it was revealed that Alys was pregnant outside of wedlock, and that Saera had coerced them into sexual acts with her male favorites. Roy, Jonah, and Braxton were then imprisoned in the dungeons.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}  
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When Perianne and Alys were questioned about the incident, it was revealed that Alys was pregnant outside of wedlock, and that Saera had coerced them into sexual acts with her male favorites. Roy, Jonah, and Braxton were then imprisoned in the dungeons. When questioned by King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] and Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]], Saera confessed to her parents that she had given her maidenhead to all three of her male favorites, with each of them thinking he was the first. She proposed a solution of redemption by marrying all three of her favorites, like King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] and his six wives, at which the king grew furious.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}  
  
When questioned by King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys]] and Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen|Alysanne]], Saera confessed that she had given her maidenhead to all three of her male favorites, with each of them thinking he was the first. She proposed a solution of redemption by marrying all three of her favorites, like King [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor]] and his six wives, of which the king grew furious at.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}  
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The harshest punishment was reserved for Ser Braxton since he was the most guilty of the three. Seated on the [[Iron Throne]], Jaehaerys condemned Braxton to have his tongue and nose removed. The king ordered the knight to be [[Eunuch|gelded]] and his legs and arms broken and healed in a way to ensure Braxton was a cripple for the rest of his life. Jaehaerys, however, then allowed Braxton to invoke [[trial by combat]]. While Stinger expected to face a [[Kingsguard]], the king chose to fight the knight himself.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
  
The harshest punishment was reserved for Ser Braxton since he was the most guilty of the three. On the [[Iron Throne]], Jaehaerys condemned him to have his tongue and nose removed, he was to be [[Eunuch|gelded]] and his legs and arms broken and healed in a way to ensure Braxton was a cripple for the rest of his life, Braxton turned pale until King Jaehaerys said as a knight he had the right to [[trial by combat]]. Braxton was relieved and arrogantly looked at the [[Kingsguard]] asking which of these old men do I have to face to which Jaehaerys replied: This Old man whose daughter you seduced and despoiled. {{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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The nineteen-year-old Braxton faced the forty-nine-year-old king the next morning, with both men equipped with shields and full armor. Jaehaerys was armed with [[Blackfyre]], while Ser Braxton chose a morningstar, hoping the king was unaccustomed to defending himself against that weapon. The youthful Stinger hoped to overwhelm the older king, but Jaehaerys took every blow on his shield. When the exhausted Braxton was unable to raise his arm, Jaehaerys cut him several times in weak points and then stabbed Stringer through his visor after the knight fell. Princess Saera was forced to watch the duel by [[Jonquil Darke]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
  
Ser Braxton faced the King the next morning, Braxton was nineteen, the King was forty-nine, both men carried shields and wore full armour, Jaehaerys armed with [[Blackfyre]]. Ser Braxton had chosen a Morningstar, hoping the king was unaccustomed to defending himself against that weapon. When the combat began Stinger rushed the King hoping to overwhelm him with speed and strength of youth. Jaehaerys took every blow on his shield, conserving his strength and just concentrated on defence. Ser Braxton was soon exhausted and could not raise his arm, it was then that Jaehaerys went on the offensive and made short work of him.
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==Quotes==
{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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{{Quote|'''Jaehaerys''': Any [[knight]] accused of wrongdoing has a choice. You can prove your innocence at hazard of your body.<br>
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'''Braxton''': Then I choose [[trial by combat]]. Which of [[Kingsguard#Jaehaerys I Targaryen (48 AC-103 AC)|these old men]] do you mean for me to fight?<br>
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'''Jaehaerys''': This old man. The one [[Saera Targaryen|whose daughter]] you seduced and despoiled.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}|[[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] and Braxton}}
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==Family==
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{{Beesbury tree Jaehaerys I}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 4 June 2023

House Beesbury.svg Ser
Braxton Beesbury
House Beesbury.svg
Aliases
Title Ser[1]
Allegiance House Beesbury
Culture Reach
Born In 65 AC[2]
Died In 84 AC[1]King's Landing[1]
Father Lord Beesbury
Issue
  • Bastard in the Reach[1]
  • Bastard in King's Landing[1]
Books

Braxton Beesbury, known as Stinger, was a knight from House Beesbury and the heir to Honeyholt during the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[1]

Appearance and Character

Braxton was handsome and arrogant. Considered the finest young lance of the Reach, he was also skilled with swords.[1]

History

It was rumored Braxton had fathered two bastards before he turned nineteen, one in the Reach and one in King's Landing. Braxton became close companions to Princess Saera Targaryen, Alys Turnberry, Perianne Moore, Jonah Mooton and Red Roy Connington. The six became inseparable at every feast and ball, hunted and hawked together, and once sailed across Blackwater Bay to Dragonstone.[1]

In 84 AC, Roy, Jonah, and Braxton were found drunk at the Blue Pearl, a brothel in King's Landing, laughing as the king's fool, Tom Turnip, was surrounded by whores. When asked by men of the City Watch, Roy admitted they thought it would be funny to see the fool do the deed. One of the watchmen overheard Princess Saera's name being mentioned by the drunken youths.[1]

When Perianne and Alys were questioned about the incident, it was revealed that Alys was pregnant outside of wedlock, and that Saera had coerced them into sexual acts with her male favorites. Roy, Jonah, and Braxton were then imprisoned in the dungeons. When questioned by King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Queen Alysanne Targaryen, Saera confessed to her parents that she had given her maidenhead to all three of her male favorites, with each of them thinking he was the first. She proposed a solution of redemption by marrying all three of her favorites, like King Maegor I Targaryen and his six wives, at which the king grew furious.[1]

The harshest punishment was reserved for Ser Braxton since he was the most guilty of the three. Seated on the Iron Throne, Jaehaerys condemned Braxton to have his tongue and nose removed. The king ordered the knight to be gelded and his legs and arms broken and healed in a way to ensure Braxton was a cripple for the rest of his life. Jaehaerys, however, then allowed Braxton to invoke trial by combat. While Stinger expected to face a Kingsguard, the king chose to fight the knight himself.[1]

The nineteen-year-old Braxton faced the forty-nine-year-old king the next morning, with both men equipped with shields and full armor. Jaehaerys was armed with Blackfyre, while Ser Braxton chose a morningstar, hoping the king was unaccustomed to defending himself against that weapon. The youthful Stinger hoped to overwhelm the older king, but Jaehaerys took every blow on his shield. When the exhausted Braxton was unable to raise his arm, Jaehaerys cut him several times in weak points and then stabbed Stringer through his visor after the knight fell. Princess Saera was forced to watch the duel by Jonquil Darke.[1]

Quotes

Jaehaerys: Any knight accused of wrongdoing has a choice. You can prove your innocence at hazard of your body.

Braxton: Then I choose trial by combat. Which of these old men do you mean for me to fight?

Jaehaerys: This old man. The one whose daughter you seduced and despoiled.[1]

Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Braxton

Family

 
 
 
 
 
Lord
Beesbury
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
Lyman
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
woman
 
Braxton
 
Unknown
woman
 
Sons
 
 
Unknown
Beesbury
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bastard
 
Bastard
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alan
 


References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
  2. See the Braxton Beesbury calculation.