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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}}
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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 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]]
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*[[Jonquil Darke]], for Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]]{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
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*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}}|Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]], to Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], about [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
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{{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

Quotes

Ser Tommard, this man is the prince's sworn shield. He'll kill you![8]

References

  1. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 31, Catelyn III.
  2. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
  3. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
  4. The Rogue Prince.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  6. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei V.
  7. The World of Ice & Fire, The Stormlands: House Baratheon.
  8. The Mystery Knight.