Jonquil Darke

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Jonquil Darke
Alias Scarlet Shadow
Allegiances
Culture Crownlands
Book Fire & Blood (mentioned)

Jonquil Darke was a member of House Darke and was born a bastard daughter of the Lord of Duskendale. She became a skilled warrior known as the Scarlet Shadow.

History

At the Golden Wedding, a test of arms that became known as the War for the White Cloaks was held with hundreds of knights competing for the honour of serving in the Kingsguard. Jonquil took part as a slender mystery knight known as the Serpent in Scarlet who was eventually defeated and unmasked, she was extremely popular with the small folk. [1]

After an attempted assassination of Queen Alysanne Targaryen at the sacred waters in Maidenpool where men were forbidden to enter, it was decided that the Queen needed a protector who could accompany her where the Kingsguard couldn't. Jaehaerys sent a raven to Duskendale and Jonquil accepted the position of Queen Alysannes sworn shield and protector. [2]


References

  1. Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides- 49 AC.
  2. Fire & Blood, Birth, Death and Betrayal under Jaehaerys I.