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The '''tourney at Ashford Meadow'''{{ref|THK}}{{ref|TSS}} was a [[tourney]] hosted by [[House Ashford]] at [[Ashford Meadow]] in {{Date|209}}. Lord Ashford staged the tourney to celebrate his daughter's thirteenth name day. His daughter was the [[queen of love and beauty]] and would have five champions to defend her honor. All other entrants were the challengers, and if anyone defeated a champion, they would take their place as the new champion. After three days of jousting, the champions would determine if Lord Ashford's daughter retained the title of queen or if another would wear it.{{ref|thk}}
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[[File:Ashford Tourney.jpg|thumb|Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]], the Laughing Storm, by Tiziano Baracchi © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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The '''tourney at Ashford Meadow'''{{Ref|THK}}{{Ref|TSS}} or '''tourney at Ashford'''{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}} was a [[tourney]] hosted by [[House Ashford]] at [[Ashford Meadow]] in {{Date|209}}. Due to the accidental death of Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] the [[Prince of Dragonstone]], son and heir of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]], and [[Hand of the King]] — Ashford was one of the most famous and historically significant tourneys.
  
Due to the accidental death of Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] -- the [[Prince of Dragonstone]], son and heir of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]], and [[Hand of the King]] -- Ashford was one of the most famous and historically significant tourneys.
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==History==
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[[Lord Ashford]] staged the tourney to celebrate his daughter's thirteenth [[name day]]. His daughter was the [[queen of love and beauty]] and would have five champions to defend her honor. All other entrants were the challengers, and if anyone defeated a champion, they would take their place as the new champion. After three days of jousting, the champions would determine if Lord Ashford's daughter retained her title or if another would wear it.{{Ref|THK}}
  
== Ashford Tourney ==
 
 
===The Joust===
 
===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.{{ref|thk}}
 
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.{{ref|thk}}
  
 
The original five champions were:
 
The original five champions were:
* {{COA|House Ashford|small}} Ser [[Androw Ashford]]
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* {{coa|Ashford|m}} Ser [[Androw Ashford]]
* {{COA|House Ashford (Robert)|small}} Ser [[Robert Ashford]]
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* {{coa|Robert Ashford|m}} Ser [[Robert Ashford]]
* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]]
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* {{coa|Tyrell|m}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]]
* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
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* {{coa|Hardyng|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]]
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* {{coa|Valarr Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]]
  
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* {{coa|Tybolt Lannister|m}} {{coa|Ashford|m}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Androw Ashford]] (6 tilts)
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* {{coa|Baratheon|m}} {{coa|Robert Ashford|m}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]] defeated Ser [[Robert Ashford]] (10 tilts)
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* {{coa|Tyrell|m}} {{coa|Lannister|m}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Damon Lannister (Lord)|Damon Lannister]] (3 tilts)
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* {{coa|Hardyng|m}} {{coa|Tully|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Lord [[Medgar Tully]] (2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Valarr Targaryen|m}} {{coa|Hightower|m}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Ser [[Abelar Hightower]] (2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Tyrell|m}} {{coa|Pearse Caron|m}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Pearse Caron]]
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* {{coa|Hardyng|m}} {{coa|Mallister|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Joseth Mallister]]
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* {{coa|Valarr Targaryen|m}} {{coa|Swann|m}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Lord [[Gawen Swann]] (2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Tybolt Lannister|m}} {{coa|Penrose|m}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Jon Penrose]]
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* {{coa|Tyrell|m}} {{coa|Rhysling|m}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]] (4 tilts)
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* {{coa|Hardyng|m}} {{coa|Beesbury|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] (13 tilts)
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* {{coa|Hardyng|m}} {{coa|Aerion Targaryen|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] (by forfeit)
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* {{coa|Valarr Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] won seven more times.{{ref|thk}}
  
* {{COA|House Lannister|small}}{{COA|House Ashford|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Androw Ashford]] (6 tilts)
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===Known Attendees===
* {{COA|House Baratheon|small}}{{COA|House Ashford (Robert)|small}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]] defeated Ser [[Robert Ashford]] (10 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}}{{COA|House Lannister|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Damon Lannister (Lord)|Damon Lannister]] (3 tilts)
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* {{coa|Fossoway of Cider Hall|m}} [[Raymun Fossoway]]
* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Tully|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Lord [[Medgar Tully]] (2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Fossoway of Cider Hall|m}} Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]
* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}}{{COA|House Hightower|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Ser [[Abelar Hightower]] (2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]]
* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}}{{COA|House Caron|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Pearse Caron]]
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* {{coa|Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]
* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Mallister|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Joseth Mallister]]
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* {{coa|Morrigen|m}} Ser [[Grance Morrigen]]
* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}}{{COA|House Swann|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Lord [[Gawen Swann]] (2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Dunk|m}} Ser [[Duncan the Tall]]
* {{COA|House Lannister|small}}{{COA|House Penrose|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Jon Penrose]]
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* {{coa|Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]
* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}}[[File:Rhysling.png|32px]] Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]] (4 tilts)
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* {{coa|Ashford|m}} Lord [[Lord Ashford|Ashford]]
* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Beesbury|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] (13 tilts)
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* {{coa|Dondarrion|m}} Ser [[Manfred Dondarrion]]
* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Targaryen (Aerion)|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] (by forfeit)
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* {{coa|Bracken|m}} Ser [[Otho Bracken]]
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* {{coa|Blackwood|m}} Members of [[House Blackwood]]
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* {{coa|Cargyll|m}} Members of [[House Cargyll]]
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* {{coa|Darry|m}} Members of [[House Darry]]
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* {{coa|Estermont|m}} Members of [[House Estermont]]
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* {{coa|Florent|m}} Members of [[House Florent]]
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* {{coa|Frey|m}} Members of [[House Frey]]
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* {{coa|Marbrand|m}} Members of [[House Marbrand]]
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* {{coa|Mullendore|m}} Members of [[House Mullendore]]
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* {{coa|Parren|m}} Members of [[House Parren]]
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* {{coa|Stokeworth|m}} Members of [[House Stokeworth]]
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* {{coa|Tarly|m}} Members of [[House Tarly]]
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* {{coa|Westerling|m}} Members of [[House Westerling]]
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* {{coa|Wylde|m}} Members of [[House Wylde]]
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}}
  
* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}}{{COA|None|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] won seven more times.{{ref|thk}}
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In addition, a [[List of characters and arms in The Hedge Knight graphic novel collection|semi-canonical list of attendees]] can be found in some editions of the [[The Hedge Knight (comics)|graphic novel for ''The Hedge Knight'']].
  
===Other Attendees===
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===The Trial of Seven===
Ser [[Raymun Fossoway]], Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]], Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]], Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]], Ser [[Grance Morrigen]], Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]], Lord [[Lord Ashford|Ashford]], Ser [[Manfred Dondarrion]], Ser [[Otho Bracken]], and Ser [[Gunthor Estermont]].{{ref|thk}}
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An altercation occurred between Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] and Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] when the prince assaulted a girl, [[Tanselle]]. 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 (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] also claimed to have been injured by Duncan, so he made a claim as well. The two sides met on [[Ashford Meadow]].{{ref|thk}}
  
In addition, a [[List of characters and arms in The Hedge Knight graphic novel collection|semi-canonical list of attendees]] can be found in some editions of the [[The Hedge Knight (comics)|Hedge Knight graphic novel]].
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{|
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! For the Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall
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! For the Claimants, Princes Aerion & Daeron Targaryen
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|-
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| {{coa|Rhysling|m}} Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]]
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| {{coa|Kingsguard|m}} Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]]
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|-
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| {{coa|Hardyng|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] ''(fatally wounded)''
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| {{coa|Fossoway of Cider Hall|m}} Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]
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|-
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| {{coa|Baratheon|m}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]]
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| {{coa|Daeron Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] ''(wounded)''
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|-
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| {{coa|Dunk|m}} Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] ''(wounded)''
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| {{coa|Aerion Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] ''(yielded)''
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|-
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| {{coa|Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] ''(fatally wounded)''
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| {{coa|Maekar I Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]
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|-
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| {{coa|Beesbury|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] ''(killed)''
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| {{coa|Kingsguard|m}} Ser [[Donnel of Duskendale]]
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|-
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| {{coa|Fossoway of New Barrel|m}} Ser [[Raymun Fossoway]]
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| {{coa|Kingsguard|m}} Ser [[Willem Wylde]] ''(wounded)''
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|}
  
==The Trial of Seven==
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Duncan made Aerion and Daeron withdraw their claims, proving his innocence. However, Humfrey Beesbury was slain by Donnel during the fight, and Willem had to be carried from the field. Baelor died from a blow to his head, likely given by his brother, Maekar. Humfrey Hardyng also died afterwards from wounds received in the skirmish.{{Ref|THK}}
An altercation occurred between Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] and Prince Aerion Targaryen when the prince assaulted a girl, [[Tanselle]]. 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 (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] also claimed to have been injured by Duncan, so he made a claim as well. The two sides met on [[Ashford Meadow]].{{ref|thk}}
 
  
{{Columns|2|
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Maekar deeply regretted having caused Baelor's death, and each year he observed the anniversary of his brother's passing.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
; For the Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall
 
:[[File:Rhysling.png|50px]] Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]]
 
:{{COA|House Hardyng|50px}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] ''(fatally wounded)''
 
:{{COA|House Baratheon|50px}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]]
 
:{{COA|Dunk|50px}} Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] ''(wounded)''
 
:[[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px]] Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] ''(fatally wounded)''
 
:{{COA|House Beesbury|50px}} Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] ''(killed)''
 
:{{COA|House Fossoway (New Barrel)|50px}} Ser [[Raymun Fossoway]]
 
; For the Claimants, Princes Aerion & Daeron Targaryen
 
:{{COA|Kingsguard|50px}} Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]]
 
:{{COA|House Fossoway|50px}} Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]
 
:{{COA|House Targaryen (Daeron)|50px}} Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] ''(wounded)''
 
:{{COA|House Targaryen (Aerion)|50px}} Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] ''(yielded)''
 
:{{COA|House Targaryen (Maekar)|50px}} Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]
 
:{{COA|Kingsguard|50px}} Ser [[Donnel of Duskendale]]
 
:{{COA|Kingsguard|50px}} Ser [[Willem Wylde]] ''(wounded)''
 
}}
 
 
 
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.{{ref|thk}}
 
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{quote|He remembered [[Tanselle]]'s puppet show, and the wooden dragon that had started all the trouble there at [[Ashford]]. The memory made Dunk feel guilty, as it always did. Three good men dead, to save a [[hedge knight]]'s foot. It made no sense, and never had.{{ref|TMK}}|thoughts of [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
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{{Quote|He remembered [[Tanselle]]'s puppet show, and the wooden dragon that had started all the trouble there at [[Ashford]]. The memory made Dunk feel guilty, as it always did. Three good men dead, to save a [[hedge knight]]'s foot. It made no sense, and never had.{{Ref|TMK}}|thoughts of [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
{{references}}
 
{{references}}
  
[[Category:Tourneys|Ashford Meadow]]
 
 
[[Category:House Ashford]]
 
[[Category:House Ashford]]
 
[[Category:The Reach]]
 
[[Category:The Reach]]
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[[Category:Tourneys|Ashford Meadow]]
  
 
[[es:Torneo de Vado Ceniza]]
 
[[es:Torneo de Vado Ceniza]]
 
[[fr:Tournoi de Sorbier]]
 
[[fr:Tournoi de Sorbier]]
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[[nl:Toernooi van Esfoort]]
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[[pt:Torneio de Vaufreixo]]
 
[[ru:Эшфордский турнир]]
 
[[ru:Эшфордский турнир]]
 
[[zh:白杨滩比武大会]]
 
[[zh:白杨滩比武大会]]

Revision as of 19:33, 1 February 2023

Ser Lyonel Baratheon, the Laughing Storm, by Tiziano Baracchi © Fantasy Flight Games

The tourney at Ashford Meadow[1][2] or tourney at Ashford[3] was a tourney hosted by House Ashford at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC. Due to the accidental death of Prince Baelor Targaryen — the Prince of Dragonstone, son and heir of King Daeron II Targaryen, and Hand of the King — Ashford was one of the most famous and historically significant tourneys.

History

Lord Ashford staged the tourney to celebrate his daughter's thirteenth name day. His daughter was the queen of love and beauty and would have five champions to defend her honor. All other entrants were the challengers, and if anyone defeated a champion, they would take their place as the new champion. After three days of jousting, the champions would determine if Lord Ashford's daughter retained her title or if another would wear it.[1]

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.[1]

The original five champions were:

Known Attendees

In addition, a semi-canonical list of attendees can be found in some editions of the graphic novel for The Hedge Knight.

The Trial of Seven

An altercation occurred between Ser Duncan the Tall and Prince Aerion Targaryen when the prince assaulted a girl, Tanselle. 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 injured by Duncan, so he made a claim as well. The two sides met on Ashford Meadow.[1]

For the Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall For the Claimants, Princes Aerion & Daeron Targaryen
House Rhysling.svg Ser Robyn Rhysling Kingsguard.svg Ser Roland Crakehall
House Hardyng.svg Ser Humfrey Hardyng (fatally wounded) House Fossoway of Cider Hall.svg Ser Steffon Fossoway
House Baratheon.svg Ser Lyonel Baratheon Daeron Targaryen.svg Prince Daeron Targaryen (wounded)
Dunk.svg Ser Duncan the Tall (wounded) Aerion Targaryen.svg Prince Aerion Targaryen (yielded)
House Targaryen.svg Prince Baelor Targaryen (fatally wounded) Maekar Targaryen.svg Prince Maekar Targaryen
House Beesbury.svg Ser Humfrey Beesbury (killed) Kingsguard.svg Ser Donnel of Duskendale
House Fossoway of New Barrel.svg Ser Raymun Fossoway Kingsguard.svg Ser Willem Wylde (wounded)

Duncan made Aerion and Daeron withdraw their claims, proving his innocence. However, Humfrey Beesbury was slain by Donnel during the fight, and Willem had to be carried from the field. Baelor died from a blow to his head, likely given by his brother, Maekar. Humfrey Hardyng also died afterwards from wounds received in the skirmish.[1]

Maekar deeply regretted having caused Baelor's death, and each year he observed the anniversary of his brother's passing.[3]

Quotes

He remembered Tanselle's puppet show, and the wooden dragon that had started all the trouble there at Ashford. The memory made Dunk feel guilty, as it always did. Three good men dead, to save a hedge knight's foot. It made no sense, and never had.[4]

—thoughts of Duncan the Tall

References