Jonquil Darke

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Jonquil Darke
Aliases
  • The Serpent in Scarlet
  • The Scarlet Shadow
Allegiances
Culture Crownlands
Book Fire & Blood (mentioned)

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

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, she 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 Alysannes sworn shield and protector. In time she became known as the Scarlet shadow, as so closely did she guard her lady.[2]

When the High Septon passed away in 54 AC, 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.[2]

Jonquil travelled with Queen Alysanne when she went on a progress of the North in 58 AC, 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. [3]

References

  1. Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  3. Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.