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− | Ser '''Lucamore Strong''', also known as '''Lucamore the Lusty''', was a [[knight]] of [[House Strong]] and a member of the [[Kingsguard]] of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]. | + | Ser '''Lucamore Strong''', also known as '''Lucamore the Lusty''', was a [[knight]] of [[House Strong]] and a member of the [[Kingsguard]] of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]. When it was discovered he had broken the vows of the Kingsguard, he was sent to the [[Night's Watch]] by King Jaehaerys I. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | In {{Date|55}}, a great tourney was held to celebrate the completion of the [[Dragonpit]] | + | In {{Date|55}}, a great tourney was held to celebrate the completion of the [[Dragonpit]]. Ser Lucamore was the victor of the great melee in the pit. After the death of Ser [[Willam the Wasp]] the following year, Jaehaerys awarded a white cloak to Ser Lucamore. Ser Lucamore was on duty when [[Balerion]] returned to [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|56}} with the afflicted Princess [[Aerea Targaryen]] barely clinging to him. Lucamore shoved through the onlookers and carried the girl to [[Grand Maester]] [[Benifer]]. He later told anyone who'd listen that the princess was stick thin, but so hot, he could feel the heat through his armor, there was blood in her eyes and something was moving beneath her skin. He was summoned by King Jaehaerys the next day and commanded not to speak of Aerea anymore.{{ref|fab|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs & Tragedies}} |
− | It was discovered by Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]] of the [[Kingsguard]] near the end of {{Date|73}}, that Ser Lucamore had broken his Kingsguard vows of not taking a wife or fathering children: he had wed in secret, not once, but thrice | + | It was discovered by Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]] of the [[Kingsguard]] near the end of {{Date|73}}, that Ser Lucamore had broken his Kingsguard vows of not taking a wife or fathering children: he had wed in secret, not once, but thrice, with each woman being ignorant of the other two. On these three wives, he had fathered a total of sixteen children. Ser Ryam brought the revelation to the [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]], Ser [[Gyles Morrigen]] who in turn had Ser Lucamore seized and brought before the [[Iron Throne]], along with his three wives and all his children. This scandal shocked both the court and city, although it was eventually a cause of great laughter and merriment among the [[smallfolk]], who eventually dubbed him "Lucamore the Lusty" and took delight in the shame and fall of an anointed knight.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign -Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, & Pain}}{{ref|Affc|13}}{{ref|Affc|16}}{{ref|Affc|44}} |
− | + | Ser Gyles requested to King Jaehaerys that Ser Lucamore be put to death. In front of the king, Lucamore fell to his knees, confessed his guilt, and begged for mercy. According to [[Septon]] [[Barth]], the king might have granted the mercy, had Lucamore not been foolish enough to add ''"for the sake of my wives and children"'' to the end of his plea, as this was tantamount to throwing his crimes in the king's face.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, & Pain}} Jaehaerys declared he would have no oath breakers serving him, and Queen Alysanne added that Lucamore had not only broken the vows of the Kingsguard, but also his marriage vows. None of the three marriages could be declared lawful, and thus all the children were [[bastard]]s. Alysanne also declared that his wives were not entirely innocent: while each woman had been unaware of the other two, they had known that Lucamore was a knight of the Kingsguard and thus not allowed to wed. She declared some mercy would be granted for them, but none for him.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, & Pain}} | |
− | + | Ser Lucamore was [[Eunuch|gelded]] by his former sworn brothers of the Kingsguard, after which King Jaehaerys sent Lucamore to the [[Wall]] to join the [[Night's Watch]]. Two of his elder sons choose to accompany him. His three wives were each sent into exile away from [[King's Landing]], one given to the charge of [[Bywin Strong]], Lucamore's brother in the [[riverlands]], one was sent to the [[stormlands]], and the third wife to [[Driftmark]], along with their children, who were forbidden to continue using the surname [[House Strong|Strong]] from that day forth. Lucamore forever more became known as ''Lucamore the Lusty''. His deceits are recorded in the [[White Book]] and are sung about in a humorous song.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, & Pain}}{{ref|affc|13}}{{Ref|affc|16}}{{ref|Affc|44}}{{ref|Affc|16}} | |
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==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== |
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Ser Lucamore Strong, also known as Lucamore the Lusty, was a knight of House Strong and a member of the Kingsguard of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. When it was discovered he had broken the vows of the Kingsguard, he was sent to the Night's Watch by King Jaehaerys I.
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Character and Appearance
Lucamore was described as an amiable, strapping, broad-shouldered, young blonde knight. He was a great favorite of the smallfolk in tourneys and was well loved at court.[1][2]
History
In 55 AC, a great tourney was held to celebrate the completion of the Dragonpit. Ser Lucamore was the victor of the great melee in the pit. After the death of Ser Willam the Wasp the following year, Jaehaerys awarded a white cloak to Ser Lucamore. Ser Lucamore was on duty when Balerion returned to King's Landing in 56 AC with the afflicted Princess Aerea Targaryen barely clinging to him. Lucamore shoved through the onlookers and carried the girl to Grand Maester Benifer. He later told anyone who'd listen that the princess was stick thin, but so hot, he could feel the heat through his armor, there was blood in her eyes and something was moving beneath her skin. He was summoned by King Jaehaerys the next day and commanded not to speak of Aerea anymore.[1]
It was discovered by Ser Ryam Redwyne of the Kingsguard near the end of 73 AC, that Ser Lucamore had broken his Kingsguard vows of not taking a wife or fathering children: he had wed in secret, not once, but thrice, with each woman being ignorant of the other two. On these three wives, he had fathered a total of sixteen children. Ser Ryam brought the revelation to the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, Ser Gyles Morrigen who in turn had Ser Lucamore seized and brought before the Iron Throne, along with his three wives and all his children. This scandal shocked both the court and city, although it was eventually a cause of great laughter and merriment among the smallfolk, who eventually dubbed him "Lucamore the Lusty" and took delight in the shame and fall of an anointed knight.[2][3][4][5]
Ser Gyles requested to King Jaehaerys that Ser Lucamore be put to death. In front of the king, Lucamore fell to his knees, confessed his guilt, and begged for mercy. According to Septon Barth, the king might have granted the mercy, had Lucamore not been foolish enough to add "for the sake of my wives and children" to the end of his plea, as this was tantamount to throwing his crimes in the king's face.[6] Jaehaerys declared he would have no oath breakers serving him, and Queen Alysanne added that Lucamore had not only broken the vows of the Kingsguard, but also his marriage vows. None of the three marriages could be declared lawful, and thus all the children were bastards. Alysanne also declared that his wives were not entirely innocent: while each woman had been unaware of the other two, they had known that Lucamore was a knight of the Kingsguard and thus not allowed to wed. She declared some mercy would be granted for them, but none for him.[6]
Ser Lucamore was gelded by his former sworn brothers of the Kingsguard, after which King Jaehaerys sent Lucamore to the Wall to join the Night's Watch. Two of his elder sons choose to accompany him. His three wives were each sent into exile away from King's Landing, one given to the charge of Bywin Strong, Lucamore's brother in the riverlands, one was sent to the stormlands, and the third wife to Driftmark, along with their children, who were forbidden to continue using the surname Strong from that day forth. Lucamore forever more became known as Lucamore the Lusty. His deceits are recorded in the White Book and are sung about in a humorous song.[6][3][4][5][4]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Ser Arys Oakheart uses Lucamore as an example why he must keep his vows.[3] Ser Jaime Lannister mentions Lucamore to Ser Loras Tyrell[4] and later cites him as an example to Ser Ilyn Payne when discussing what to do about Ser Osmund Kettleblack.[5]
Quotes about Lucamore
When I rose again my uncle Maegor, two of his Kingsguard abandoned him to fight for me, They might well believed they would be allowed to keep their white cloaks once I'd won, perhaps even be honored with lordships and a higher place at court. I sent them to the Wall instead. I wanted no oathbreakers around me, then or now.[6]
– Jaehaerys I Targaryen while sentencing Lucamore
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs & Tragedies.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign -Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, & Pain.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 44, Jaime VII.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, & Pain.
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