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'''Jonquil Darke''' was a member of [[House Darke]] and born a [[bastard]] daughter of Lord [[House Darklyn|Darklyn]] of [[Duskendale]].
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'''Jonquil Darke''' was a member of [[House Darke]] and born a [[bastard]] daughter of [[Lord Darklyn (father of Jonquil Darke)|Lord Darklyn]] of [[Duskendale]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
At the [[Golden Wedding]] in {{Date|49}}, a test of arms that became known as the [[War for the White Cloaks]] was held with hundreds of [[knight]]s competing for the honor of serving in the [[Kingsguard]] of [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]. Jonquil took part as a slender [[mystery knight]] known as the ''Serpent in Scarlet''. She was eventually defeated and unmasked, she became a great favorite with the [[smallfolk]].{{Ref|fab|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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At the [[Golden Wedding]] in {{Date|49}}, a test of arms that became known as the [[War for the White Cloaks]] was held with hundreds of [[knight]]s competing for the honor of serving in the [[Kingsguard]] of [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]. Jonquil took part as a slender [[mystery knight]] known as the ''Serpent in Scarlet''. She was eventually defeated and unmasked, and became a great favorite with the [[smallfolk]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
  
In {{Date|51}} after an attempted assassination of Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] at the sacred waters known as [[Jonquil's Pool]] in [[Maidenpool]]. It was decided that the queen needed a protector who could accompany her where men couldn't go. Jaehaerys sent a raven to [[Duskendale]] commanding the new Lord [[House Darklyn|Darklyn]] to send his bastard half-sister to court. Jonquil arrived in [[King's Landing]] a few days later and gladly accepted the position of Queen Alysannes [[sworn shield]] and protector. In time she became known as the ''Scarlet shadow'', as so closely did she guard her lady.{{Ref|fab|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
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In {{Date|51}} after an attempted assassination of Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] at the sacred waters known as [[Jonquil's Pool]] in [[Maidenpool]], it was decided that the queen needed a protector who could accompany her where men couldn't go. Jaehaerys sent a raven to [[Duskendale]], commanding the new Lord [[House Darklyn|Darklyn]] to send his bastard half-sister to court. Jonquil arrived in [[King's Landing]] a few days later and gladly accepted the position of Queen Alysanne's [[sworn shield]] and protector. In time she became known as the ''Scarlet Shadow'', so closely did she guard her lady.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
  
When the [[High Lickspittle|High Septon]] passed away in {{Date|54}}, Jaehaerys and Alysanne travelled to [[Oldtown]] upon their dragons to pay their respects and to influence the choice of the next [[High Septon]], they took two protectors with them. To balance the weight for the dragons, Jonquil rode with King Jaehaerys on [[Vermithor]], while Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]] of the [[Kingsguard]] rode with Alysanne on [[Silverwing]].{{Ref|fab|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
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When the [[High Lickspittle|High Septon]] passed away in {{Date|54}}, Jaehaerys and Alysanne traveled to [[Oldtown]] upon their dragons to pay their respects and to influence the choice of the next [[High Septon]]. They took two protectors with them. To balance the weight for the dragons, Jonquil rode with King Jaehaerys on [[Vermithor]], while Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]] of the [[Kingsguard]] rode with Alysanne on [[Silverwing]].{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
  
Jonquil travelled with Queen Alysanne when she went on a progress of the [[North]] in {{Date|58}}, a small [[tourney]] was staged in [[White Harbour]] by [[House Manderly]] in the queens honor. One of the competitors was a wildling woman captured by rangers north of the [[Wall]] and given to one of Lord [[Theomore Manderly]]'s knights to foster. Alysanne impressed with the woman's daring had Jonquil spar with her. The two women dueled with sword and spear, while the Northmen roared with approval. {{Ref|fab|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
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Jonquil traveled with Queen Alysanne when she went on a [[progress]] of the [[North]] in {{Date|58}}. A small [[tourney]] was staged in [[White Harbor]] by [[House Manderly]] in the queen's honor. One of the competitors was a wildling woman, captured by rangers north of the [[Wall]] and given to one of Lord [[Theomore Manderly]]'s knights to foster. Impressed with the woman's daring, Alysanne had Jonquil spar with her. The two women dueled with sword and spear, while the northmen roared with approval. {{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
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When the scandals committed by Princess [[Saera Targaryen]] came to light in {{Date|84}}, and the young princess was confined to her room only to later attempt to escape to the [[Dragonpit]], the king confined Saera to a tower cell, with Jonquil guarding her all day and night, even in the privy. When King Jaehaerys faced one of Saera's lovers, Ser [[Braxton Beesbury]] in a [[trial by combat]], Jonquil made sure Saera watched from the window of her cell as her father slew him with [[Blackfyre]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
  
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 16:15, 25 April 2020

Jonquil Darke
Aliases
  • The Serpent in Scarlet[1]
  • The Scarlet Shadow[2]
Allegiances
Culture Crownlands
Father Lord Darklyn
Book Fire & Blood (mentioned)

Jonquil Darke was a member of House Darke and born a bastard daughter of Lord Darklyn of Duskendale.[1]

History

At the Golden Wedding in 49 AC, a test of arms that became known as the War for the White Cloaks was held with hundreds of knights competing for the honor of serving in the Kingsguard of Jaehaerys I Targaryen. Jonquil took part as a slender mystery knight known as the Serpent in Scarlet. She was eventually defeated and unmasked, and became a great favorite with the smallfolk.[1]

In 51 AC after an attempted assassination of Queen Alysanne Targaryen at the sacred waters known as Jonquil's Pool in Maidenpool, it was decided that the queen needed a protector who could accompany her where men couldn't go. Jaehaerys sent a raven to Duskendale, commanding the new Lord Darklyn to send his bastard half-sister to court. Jonquil arrived in King's Landing a few days later and gladly accepted the position of Queen Alysanne's sworn shield and protector. In time she became known as the Scarlet Shadow, so closely did she guard her lady.[2]

When the High Septon passed away in 54 AC, Jaehaerys and Alysanne traveled to Oldtown upon their dragons to pay their respects and to influence the choice of the next High Septon. They took two protectors with them. To balance the weight for the dragons, Jonquil rode with King Jaehaerys on Vermithor, while Ser Joffrey Doggett of the Kingsguard rode with Alysanne on Silverwing.[2]

Jonquil traveled with Queen Alysanne when she went on a progress of the North in 58 AC. A small tourney was staged in White Harbor by House Manderly in the queen's honor. One of the competitors was a wildling woman, captured by rangers north of the Wall and given to one of Lord Theomore Manderly's knights to foster. Impressed with the woman's daring, Alysanne had Jonquil spar with her. The two women dueled with sword and spear, while the northmen roared with approval. [3]

When the scandals committed by Princess Saera Targaryen came to light in 84 AC, and the young princess was confined to her room only to later attempt to escape to the Dragonpit, the king confined Saera to a tower cell, with Jonquil guarding her all day and night, even in the privy. When King Jaehaerys faced one of Saera's lovers, Ser Braxton Beesbury in a trial by combat, Jonquil made sure Saera watched from the window of her cell as her father slew him with Blackfyre.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  3. Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.
  4. Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.