Difference between revisions of "Quentyn Ball"
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− | Ser '''Quentyn Ball''', better known as '''Fireball''', was a [[knight]] of [[House Ball]] during the reigns of | + | Ser '''Quentyn Ball''', better known as '''Fireball''', was a [[knight]] of [[House Ball]] during the reigns of [[Aegon IV Targaryen]] and [[Daeron II Targaryen]]. His personal coat-of-arms was a fireball blazing red and yellow across a night black field.{{Ref|TMK}} |
==Appearance and Character== | ==Appearance and Character== | ||
− | He was red haired, with a fiery temper, hence the moniker ''Fireball''. | + | He was red-haired, with a fiery temper, hence the moniker ''Fireball''. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===During the reign of Aegon IV=== | ===During the reign of Aegon IV=== | ||
− | In [[King's Landing]] Quentyn was the master-at-arms | + | In [[King's Landing]] Quentyn was the master-at-arms of the [[Red Keep]] during King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]'s days. At some point, Aegon promised Quentyn a place in the [[Kingsguard]] once an opening were to become apparent. In order to facilitate this Quentyn made his wife join the [[Silent Sisters]]. Aegon died before an opening in the Sworn Brotherhood became vacant.{{Ref|awoiaf| Daeron II Targaryen}} |
===First Blackfyre Rebellion=== | ===First Blackfyre Rebellion=== | ||
− | When a place in the Kingsguard later became available under [[Daeron II Targaryen | + | When a place in the Kingsguard later became available under [[Daeron II Targaryen]], son and heir of Aegon, Quentyn reminded him of his father's promise. However Fireball was refused the white cloak for reasons unknown and it was given to Ser [[Willem Wylde]] instead. This betrayal is what caused Quentyn to choose [[Daemon I Blackfyre|Daemon Blackfyre]]'s side during Daemon's rebellion. It was rumoured that he had as much a part as did [[Aegor Rivers|Bittersteel]] in convincing Daemon to claim the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|awoiaf| Daeron II Targaryen}} |
− | It was Fireball that rescued Daemon when King Daeron sent the Kingsguard to arrest him. During the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]], he killed [[House Lefford| | + | It was Fireball that rescued Daemon when King Daeron sent the Kingsguard to arrest him. During the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]], he killed Lord [[House Lefford|Lefford]] at [[Lannisport]] and sent Lord [[Damon Lannister (Lord)|Damon Lannister]] back to [[Casterly Rock]] when he came out to confront him. At the crossing of the [[Mander]] he slew all the sons of Lady [[House Penrose|Penrose]] save for the youngest, whom he spared as a kindness to her. He was slain by a common archer on the eve of the [[battle of the Redgrass Field]] when he stopped for a drink of water.{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TMK}} |
It is possible he fathered a [[bastard]] son named [[Glendon Flowers]].{{Ref|TMK}} | It is possible he fathered a [[bastard]] son named [[Glendon Flowers]].{{Ref|TMK}} |
Revision as of 06:41, 1 April 2017
Quentyn Ball | |
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Alias | Fireball |
Title | Ser |
Allegiance | House Ball |
Culture | Reachmen |
Died | In 196 AC, near Redgrass Field |
Personal arms | A fireball blazing red and yellow across a night black field[1] |
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Ser Quentyn Ball, better known as Fireball, was a knight of House Ball during the reigns of Aegon IV Targaryen and Daeron II Targaryen. His personal coat-of-arms was a fireball blazing red and yellow across a night black field.[1]
Contents
Appearance and Character
He was red-haired, with a fiery temper, hence the moniker Fireball.
History
During the reign of Aegon IV
In King's Landing Quentyn was the master-at-arms of the Red Keep during King Aegon IV Targaryen's days. At some point, Aegon promised Quentyn a place in the Kingsguard once an opening were to become apparent. In order to facilitate this Quentyn made his wife join the Silent Sisters. Aegon died before an opening in the Sworn Brotherhood became vacant.[2]
First Blackfyre Rebellion
When a place in the Kingsguard later became available under Daeron II Targaryen, son and heir of Aegon, Quentyn reminded him of his father's promise. However Fireball was refused the white cloak for reasons unknown and it was given to Ser Willem Wylde instead. This betrayal is what caused Quentyn to choose Daemon Blackfyre's side during Daemon's rebellion. It was rumoured that he had as much a part as did Bittersteel in convincing Daemon to claim the Iron Throne.[2]
It was Fireball that rescued Daemon when King Daeron sent the Kingsguard to arrest him. During the First Blackfyre Rebellion, he killed Lord Lefford at Lannisport and sent Lord Damon Lannister back to Casterly Rock when he came out to confront him. At the crossing of the Mander he slew all the sons of Lady Penrose save for the youngest, whom he spared as a kindness to her. He was slain by a common archer on the eve of the battle of the Redgrass Field when he stopped for a drink of water.[3][1]
It is possible he fathered a bastard son named Glendon Flowers.[1]
Behind the Scenes
According to George R. R. Martin Fireball was loosely inspired by Sir Hotspur Percy, a late medieval English nobleman.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Daeron II Targaryen.
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ The Citadel. Private Meeting Santa Fe, NM (May 4, 2004), So Spake Martin