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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]]. He was later sent to the [[Night's Watch]] by King Jaehaerys I.
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Ser '''Lucamore Strong''', also known as '''Lucamore the Lusty''', was a [[knight]] from [[House Strong]] and a member of the [[Kingsguard]] during the reign 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.
  
==Character and Appearance==
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==Appearance and Character==
Lucamore was described an amiable, strapping, broad shouldered, young blonde knight. He was a great favourite of the small folk in [[tourneys]] and was well loved at court.{{ref|fab|Jaehaerys & Alysanne- Their Triumphs & Tragedies}}{{ref|fab|The Long Reign-Jaehaerys & Alysanne: Policy, Progency & Pain}}
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Lucamore was described as an amiable, strapping, broad-shouldered, young blond bull. He was a great favorite of the [[smallfolk]] in [[tourney]]s and was well loved at court.{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, and Pain}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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 Lucomore. Ser Lucamore was on duty when [[Balerion]] returned to [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|56}} with the afflicted [[Aerea Targaryen|Princess Aerea]] barely clinging to him, Lucomore shoved through the onlookers and carried the girl to [[Benifer|maester Benifer]]. He later told anyone who'd listen that the princess was stick thin, but so hot, he could feel it through his armour, there was blood in her eyes and something was moving beneath her skin, King Jaehaerys when he learned of this, summoned Ser Lucamore and ordered him not to spread gossip of Princess Aerea to anyone, Ser Lucamore obeyed.{{ref|fab|Jaehaerys & Alysanne- Their Triumphs & Tragedies}}
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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, so hot with fever 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 and Tragedies}}
  
It was discovered by Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]] of the [[Kingsguard]] near the end of {{Date|73}}, that Ser Lucomore had broken his Kingsguard vows of not taking a wife or fathering children: he had wed in secret, not once, but thrice and each woman was ignorant of the other two, he had also fathered a total of sixteen children among all three. Ser Ryam brought the revelation to the [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]], Ser [[Gyles Morrigen]] who in turn had Ser Lucomore seized and brought before the [[Iron Throne]], his three wives and all his children were also brought before the Throne. This scandal shocked both the court and city, while this was eventually a cause of great laughter and merriment among the small folk, who eventually dubbed him "Lucomore the Lusty" and took delight in the shame and fall of the anointed knight, there was no laughter in the [[Red Keep]].{{ref|fab|The Long Reign-Jaehaerys & Alysanne: Policy, Progency & Pain}}{{ref|Affc|13}}{{Ref|Affc|16}}{{Ref|Affc|44}}
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After Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]], who had ruled as ''de facto'' Lady of [[Harrenhal]], died in {{Date|73}}, King Jaehaerys named Lucamore's brother, Ser [[Bywin Strong]], the new [[Lord of Harrenhal]].{{Ref|fab|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
  
King Jaehaerys and [[Alysanne Targaryen|Queen Alysanne]] had been very fond of Ser Lucomore and felt the Knight had played them for fools, his Sworn Brothers of the [[Kingsguard]] were even angrier and Ser Gyles requested that Ser Lucomore be put to death. Ser Lucomore fell to his knee's confessed his guilt and begged for mercy. Mercy might have been granted had he not been foolish to add ''"for the sake of my wives and children"'' to the end of his plea. {{ref|fab|The Long Reign-Jaehaerys & Alysanne: Policy, Progency & Pain}}  
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It was discovered by Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]] of the [[Kingsguard]] near the end of {{Date|73}} that Ser Lucamore had broken his Kingsguard vows: 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]].{{Ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, and Pain}}{{Ref|AfFc|13}}{{Ref|Affc|16}}{{Ref|AfFc|44}}
  
[[Barth|Septon Barth]] observed this was tantamount to throwing his crimes in the King's face. Jaehaerys would have no oath breakers serving him. Queen Alysanne added that Lucomore had not only broken his Kingsguard vows, but marriage vows as well, since he had wed three women, none of the marriages could be declared lawful, thus all the children were bastard born. Queen Alysanne also declared that his wives were no victims, while each woman was unaware of the other two, they knew Ser Lucomore was a Knight of the [[Kingsguard]], thus contrite in his shame. She declared some mercy would be granted for them, but none for him.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign-Jaehaerys & Alysanne: Policy, Progency & Pain}}
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Ser Gyles requested 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 it, 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, and Pain}} Jaehaerys declared he would have no oathbreakers serving him, and Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen|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, and Pain}}
  
Ser Lucomore was [[Eunuch|gelded]] by his former Sworn brothers of the Kingsguard, after which King Jaehaerys I sent Lucamore to the [[Wall]] to join the [[Night's Watch]], two of his elder sons choose to accompany him.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign-Jaehaerys & Alysanne: Policy, Progency & Pain}}{{ref|affc|13}}{{Ref|affc|16}}{{Ref|Affc|44}}{{Ref|Affc|16}}
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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 chose to accompany him. A daughter chose to become a [[septa]]. His three wives were each sent into exile away from King's Landing, the first given to the charge of Lord Bywin Strong of Harrenhal, Lucamore's brother in the [[riverlands]], the second to Lord [[Daemon Velaryon (son of Aethan)|Daemon Velaryon]] of [[Driftmark]] in the [[crownlands]], and the third wife was sent to Ser [[Garon Baratheon|Garon]] and Lord [[Boremund Baratheon]] of [[Storm's End]] in the [[stormlands]], along with their children, who were forbidden to continue using the surname [[House Strong|Strong]] from that day forth. The children of his first wife were known as Rivers, the children of his second as Waters, and the children of his third as Storm. 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, and Pain}}{{Ref|AfFc|13}}{{Ref|AfFc|16}}{{Ref|AfFc|44}}
 
 
Lucamore forever more became known as ''Lucamore the Lusty''.{{Ref|affc|13}} His deceits are recorded in the [[White Book]]{{Ref|Affc|13}} and are sung about in a humorous song.{{ref|affc|13}}{{ref|affc|16}}
 
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] uses Lucamore as an example why he must keep his vows.{{ref|affc|13}} Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] mentions Lucamore to Ser [[Loras Tyrell]]{{Ref|Affc|16}} and later cites him as an example to Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] when discussing what to do about Ser [[Osmund Kettleblack]].{{Ref|Affc|44}}
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Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] uses Lucamore as an example why he must keep his vows.{{Ref|AfFc|13}} Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] mentions Lucamore to Ser [[Loras Tyrell]]{{Ref|AfFc|16}} and later cites him as an example to Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] when discussing what to do about Ser [[Osmund Kettleblack]].{{Ref|AfFc|44}}
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==Quotes about Lucamore==
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{{Quote|When I rose against my uncle [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor]], two of his [[Kingsguard]] abandoned him to fight for me. They might well have believed they would be allowed to keep their white cloaks once I'd won, perhaps even be honored with [[lord]]ships and a higher place at court. I sent them to the [[Wall]] instead. I wanted no oathbreakers around me, then or now.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, and Pain}}|[[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] while sentencing Lucamore}}
  
==Quotes about Ser Lucomore==
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{{Quote|'''Arianne''': Yes, and what of Lucamore the Lusty, with his three wives and sixteen children? The song always makes me laugh.<br>
{{Quote|When I rose again my uncle [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor]], two of his [[Kingsguard]] abandoned him to fight for me, They might well believed they would be allowed keep the white cloaks once I'd won, perhaps even be honoured with lordships and a higher place at court. I sent them to [[the Wall]] instead. I wanted no oath breakers around me, then or now.}} - [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|King Jaehaerys]] while sentencing Ser Lucamore.
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'''Arys''': The truth is less funny. He was never called Lucamore the Lusty whilst he lived. His name was Ser Lucamore Strong, and his whole life was a lie. When his deceit was discovered, his own sworn bothers [[Eunuch|gelded]] him, and [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|the Old King]] sent him to the Wall. Those sixteen children were left weeping. He was no [[true knight]], no more than [[Terrence Toyne]]...{{Ref|aFfC|13}}|[[Arianne Martell]] and [[Arys Oakheart]]}}
  
 
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Revision as of 13:08, 6 February 2023

House Strong.svg Kingsguard.svg Night's Watch.svg Lucamore Strong
Alias Lucamore the Lusty
Title Ser
Allegiances
Culture Rivermen
Born In or before 40 AC[1]
Spouse Three wives
Issue Sixteen children
Books

Ser Lucamore Strong, also known as Lucamore the Lusty, was a knight from House Strong and a member of the Kingsguard during the reign 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.

Appearance and Character

Lucamore was described as an amiable, strapping, broad-shouldered, young blond bull. He was a great favorite of the smallfolk in tourneys and was well loved at court.[2][3]

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, so hot with fever 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.[2]

After Princess Rhaena Targaryen, who had ruled as de facto Lady of Harrenhal, died in 73 AC, King Jaehaerys named Lucamore's brother, Ser Bywin Strong, the new Lord of Harrenhal.[2]

It was discovered by Ser Ryam Redwyne of the Kingsguard near the end of 73 AC that Ser Lucamore had broken his Kingsguard vows: 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.[3][4][5][6]

Ser Gyles requested 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 it, 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.[3] Jaehaerys declared he would have no oathbreakers 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.[3]

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 chose to accompany him. A daughter chose to become a septa. His three wives were each sent into exile away from King's Landing, the first given to the charge of Lord Bywin Strong of Harrenhal, Lucamore's brother in the riverlands, the second to Lord Daemon Velaryon of Driftmark in the crownlands, and the third wife was sent to Ser Garon and Lord Boremund Baratheon of Storm's End in the stormlands, along with their children, who were forbidden to continue using the surname Strong from that day forth. The children of his first wife were known as Rivers, the children of his second as Waters, and the children of his third as Storm. 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.[3][4][5][6]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

Ser Arys Oakheart uses Lucamore as an example why he must keep his vows.[4] Ser Jaime Lannister mentions Lucamore to Ser Loras Tyrell[5] and later cites him as an example to Ser Ilyn Payne when discussing what to do about Ser Osmund Kettleblack.[6]

Quotes about Lucamore

When I rose against my uncle Maegor, two of his Kingsguard abandoned him to fight for me. They might well have 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.[3]

Jaehaerys I Targaryen while sentencing Lucamore

Arianne: Yes, and what of Lucamore the Lusty, with his three wives and sixteen children? The song always makes me laugh.
Arys: The truth is less funny. He was never called Lucamore the Lusty whilst he lived. His name was Ser Lucamore Strong, and his whole life was a lie. When his deceit was discovered, his own sworn bothers gelded him, and the Old King sent him to the Wall. Those sixteen children were left weeping. He was no true knight, no more than Terrence Toyne...[4]

References

  1. See the Lucamore Strong calculation.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progency, and Pain.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 44, Jaime VII.