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Ser Duncan made Princes Aerion and Daeron withdraw their claims, proving his innocence. However, during the fight, Ser Humfrey Beesbury was slain by Ser Donnel and Ser Willem Wylde had to be carried from the field. Prince Baelor died from a blow to his head, possibly given by his brother Maekar. Ser Humfrey Hardyng also died afterwards from wounds received in the skirmish.
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Ser Duncan made Princes Aerion and Daeron withdraw their claims, proving his innocence. However, during the fight, Ser Humfrey Beesbury was slain by Ser Donnel and Ser Willem Wylde had to be carried from the field. Prince Baelor died from a blow to his head, likely given by his brother Maekar. Ser Humfrey Hardyng also died afterwards from wounds received in the skirmish.
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==

Revision as of 10:10, 14 August 2013

The Laughing Storm fights in the Ashford Tourney.
© Fantasy Flight Games

The Ashford Tourney took place in the year 209 AL. Due to the death of Prince Baelor Targaryen, son of King Daeron II, heir to the Iron Throne, and current Hand of the King, this is one of the most famous and historically significant tourneys. Lord Ashford staged the tourney to celebrate his daughters thirteenth name day. His daughter was the Queen of Love and Beauty and would have five champions to defend her honor. All entrants would otherwise be challengers but if anyone defeated the a champion, they would take their place as the new champion. After three days of jousting, the remaining champions would determine if Lord Ashford's daughter retained the title of Queen or if another would wear it.[1]

Ashford Tourney

The Joust

The jousting area had five lanes situated north-south, so none of the jousters would have the sun in their eyes. The viewing stand was raised on the eastern side of the lists with an orange canopy to shield the lords and ladies from sun and rain.[2]

The original five champions were:


Other Attendees

Ser Raymun Fossoway, Ser Steffon Fossoway, Prince Baelor Targaryen, Prince Maekar Targaryen
Ser Grance Morrigen, Ser Duncan the Tall, Prince Aegon Targaryen, Lord Ashford, Ser Manfred Dondarrion.

The Trial by Seven

An altercation occurred between Duncan the Tall and Prince Aerion Targaryen. This resulted in Duncan striking the prince, claiming that he was only following the knight's vows to defend the weak. Aerion demanded a Trial of Seven to clear his name. Prince Daeron Targaryen also claimed to have been molested by Duncan so he made a claim as well. The two sides met on Ashford Meadow.

For The Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall
For The Claimants, Prince Aerion Targaryen & Prince Daeron Targaryen

Ser Duncan made Princes Aerion and Daeron withdraw their claims, proving his innocence. However, during the fight, Ser Humfrey Beesbury was slain by Ser Donnel and Ser Willem Wylde had to be carried from the field. Prince Baelor died from a blow to his head, likely given by his brother Maekar. Ser Humfrey Hardyng also died afterwards from wounds received in the skirmish.

References and Notes