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− | A '''sworn shield''' is a warrior who makes an oath to protect an individual, essentially serving as their personal [[w:bodyguard|bodyguard]]. They are usually, but not always [[knight]]s. The [[Kingsguard]] are a specialized and most prestigious sworn shield, sworn to the [[king]] of [[Westeros]].{{ref|acok|31}} However, an individual Kingsguard may be appointed the sworn shield of another member of the royal family,{{ref|acok|20}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{ref|trp}} and a non-Kingsguard may also serve as the king's sworn shield.{{ref|affc|24}} | + | A '''sworn shield''' is a warrior who makes an oath to protect an individual, essentially serving as their personal [[w:bodyguard|bodyguard]]. They are usually, but not always [[knight]]s. The [[Kingsguard]] are a specialized and most prestigious type of sworn shield, sworn to the [[king]] of [[Westeros]].{{ref|acok|31}} However, an individual Kingsguard may be appointed the sworn shield of another member of the royal family,{{ref|acok|20}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{ref|trp}}{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} and a non-Kingsguard may also serve as the king's sworn shield.{{ref|affc|24}} |
==Some sworn shields== | ==Some sworn shields== | ||
*[[Orys Baratheon]], for [[Lord of Dragonstone|Lord]] [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]{{ref|twoiaf| The Stormlands: House Baratheon }} | *[[Orys Baratheon]], for [[Lord of Dragonstone|Lord]] [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]{{ref|twoiaf| The Stormlands: House Baratheon }} | ||
− | *Ser [[Criston Cole]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] | + | *[[Jonquil Darke]], for Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]]{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} |
+ | *Ser [[Criston Cole]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]], later Queen [[Alicent Hightower]] | ||
*Ser [[Harwin Strong]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] | *Ser [[Harwin Strong]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] | ||
*Ser [[Erryk Cargyll]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] | *Ser [[Erryk Cargyll]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{quote|Ser [[Tommard Heddle|Tommard]], [[Duncan the Tall|this man]] is [[Aegon V Targaryen|the prince's]] sworn shield. He'll kill you!{{ref|tmk}}| | + | {{quote|Ser [[Tommard Heddle|Tommard]], [[Duncan the Tall|this man]] is [[Aegon V Targaryen|the prince's]] sworn shield. He'll kill you!{{ref|tmk}}|[[Ambrose Butterwell]], to [[Tommard Heddle]], about [[Duncan the Tall]]}} |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 13:25, 26 March 2020
A sworn shield is a warrior who makes an oath to protect an individual, essentially serving as their personal bodyguard. They are usually, but not always knights. The Kingsguard are a specialized and most prestigious type of sworn shield, sworn to the king of Westeros.[1] However, an individual Kingsguard may be appointed the sworn shield of another member of the royal family,[2][3][4][5] and a non-Kingsguard may also serve as the king's sworn shield.[6]
Some sworn shields
- Orys Baratheon, for Lord Aegon Targaryen[7]
- Jonquil Darke, for Queen Alysanne Targaryen[5]
- Ser Criston Cole, for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, later Queen Alicent Hightower
- Ser Harwin Strong, for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Ser Erryk Cargyll, for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Ser Duncan the Tall, for Prince Aegon Targaryen
- Sandor Clegane, for Prince Joffrey Baratheon
- Ser Arys Oakheart, for Princess Myrcella Baratheon
- Ser Gascoyne of the Greenblood, for Prince Trystane Martell
- Ser Osney Kettleblack, for King Tommen Baratheon
- Ser Gerris Drinkwater and Ser Archibald Yronwood, for Prince Quentyn Martell
- Ser Daemon Sand, for Princess Arianne Martell
Quotes
Ser Tommard, this man is the prince's sworn shield. He'll kill you![8]
References
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 31, Catelyn III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
- ↑ The Rogue Prince.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Stormlands: House Baratheon.
- ↑ The Mystery Knight.