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− | {{Character | + | {{Character |
− | | Character_name = [[File:House Tarth. | + | | Character_name = [[File:House Tarth.svg|50px|left]] Selwyn Tarth [[File:House Tarth.svg|50px|right]] |
| image = [[File:Selwyn Tarth by Lu.png|300px]] | | image = [[File:Selwyn Tarth by Lu.png|300px]] | ||
| image_caption = Selwyn Tarth, art by lupotterdraws ©. | | image_caption = Selwyn Tarth, art by lupotterdraws ©. | ||
− | | Alias = | + | | Alias = Selwyn of Tarth{{Ref|ASOS|1}} |
− | | Title = The [[Evenstar]]{{ | + | | Title = The [[Evenstar]]{{Ref|ACOK|22}}<br>[[Lord of Evenfall]]{{Ref|ASOS|1}}<br>[[Lord of Tarth]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}} |
| Allegiance = [[House Tarth]] | | Allegiance = [[House Tarth]] | ||
| Race = | | Race = | ||
− | | Culture = [[ | + | | Culture = [[Stormlander]] |
− | | Spouse = | + | | Spouse = Deceased wife{{Ref|ACOK|45}} |
− | | Issue = [[Galladon Tarth]]<br>[[Arianne Tarth]]<br>[[Alysanne Tarth]]<br>[[Brienne Tarth]] | + | | Issue = [[Galladon Tarth]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[Arianne Tarth]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[Alysanne Tarth]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[Brienne Tarth]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}} |
| Place_of_Birth = | | Place_of_Birth = | ||
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|245}} or {{Date|246}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Selwyn Tarth|Selwyn Tarth]] calculation.''</ref> | | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|245}} or {{Date|246}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Selwyn Tarth|Selwyn Tarth]] calculation.''</ref> | ||
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| Date_of_Death = | | Date_of_Death = | ||
| Books = ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned) | | Books = ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned) | ||
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− | '''Selwyn Tarth''', or '''Selywn of Tarth''',{{ | + | '''Selwyn Tarth''', or '''Selywn of Tarth''',{{Ref|ASOS|1}} is the Lord of [[Tarth]], [[Lord of Evenfall]], and the head of [[House Tarth]]. Known as the [[Evenstar]], Selwyn has one remaining child, his daughter and heir, [[Brienne Tarth|Brienne]].{{Ref|AWOIAF| Brienne Tarth}}{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}} |
==Character== | ==Character== | ||
− | Selwyn is said to be a good man.{{ | + | Selwyn is said to be a good man.{{Ref|AFFC|25}} |
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Selwyn | + | After the death of his wife, Selwyn took a new mistress every year. He kept a singer every year of Brienne's childhood, allowing her to memorize all the songs.{{Ref|ACOK|45}} |
− | Selwyn tried to wed Brienne to | + | Selwyn tried to wed Brienne to the second son of Lord [[Bryen Caron]],{{Ref|AFFC|14}} Ser [[Ronnet Connington]],{{Ref|AFFC|27}}{{Ref|AFFC|42}} and Ser [[Humfrey Wagstaff]],{{Ref|AFFC|9}} but all betrothals failed. Lord Tarth allowed his master-at-arms, Ser [[Goodwin]], to train Brienne.{{Ref|AFFC|9}} |
− | Selwyn hosted [[Renly Baratheon]] at [[Evenfall Hall]] when the [[Lord Paramount of the Stormlands]] came of age.{{ | + | Selwyn hosted [[Renly Baratheon]] at [[Evenfall Hall]] when the [[Lord Paramount of the Stormlands]] came of age.{{Ref|AFFC|4}} |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ||
− | When Ser [[Davos Seaworth]] is sent to ask after the allegiance of the [[stormlords]], Lord Selwyn only agrees to a midnight meeting in a grove. The Evenstar informs Davos of his refusal to join [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{ | + | When Ser [[Davos Seaworth]] is sent to ask after the allegiance of the [[stormlords]], Lord Selwyn only agrees to a midnight meeting in a grove. The Evenstar informs Davos of his refusal to join [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{Ref|ACOK|0}} |
− | Selwyn's daughter, [[Brienne of Tarth]], supports Stannis's brother, [[Renly Baratheon]].{{ | + | Selwyn's daughter, [[Brienne of Tarth]], supports Stannis's brother, [[Renly Baratheon]].{{Ref|ACOK|22}} During the [[Siege of Storm's End (299)|siege of Storm's End]], Renly claims he is supported by Tarth arrows.{{Ref|ACOK|31}} |
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
− | Brienne is captured by the [[Brave Companions]] and brought to [[Harrenhal]], where [[Qyburn]] sends a [[raven]] to [[Tarth]] demanding a ransom. Lord Selwyn responds by offering three hundred [[currency|dragons]] for Brienne's safe return. [[Vargo Hoat]] rejects the offer, however, believing Selwyn is trying to cheat him by withholding sapphires.{{ | + | Brienne is captured by the [[Brave Companions]] and brought to [[Harrenhal]], where [[Qyburn]] sends a [[raven]] to [[Tarth]] demanding a ransom. Lord Selwyn responds by offering three hundred [[currency|dragons]] for Brienne's safe return. [[Vargo Hoat]] rejects the offer, however, believing Selwyn is trying to cheat him by withholding sapphires.{{Ref|ASOS|44}} |
===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
− | Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] ridicules Brienne and advises her to return to her father at Tarth.{{ | + | Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] ridicules Brienne and advises her to return to her father at Tarth.{{Ref|AFFC|25}} After being captured by the [[brotherhood without banners]], Brienne claims that Selwyn will ransom her squire, [[Podrick Payne]].{{Ref|AFFC|42}} |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Quote|'''Jaime''': Do you have any siblings, my lady?<br> |
'''Brienne''': No. I was my father's only s—child.<br> | '''Brienne''': No. I was my father's only s—child.<br> | ||
− | '''Jaime''': Son, you meant to say. Does he think of you as a son? You make a queer sort of daughter, to be sure.{{ | + | '''Jaime''': Son, you meant to say. Does he think of you as a son? You make a queer sort of daughter, to be sure.{{Ref|ASOS|11}}|[[Jaime Lannister]] and [[Brienne Tarth]]}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Quote|As for you, my lady, it is said that your father is a good man. If so, I pity him. Some men are blessed with sons, some with daughters. No man deserves to be cursed with such as you.{{Ref|AFFC|25}}|[[Randyll Tarly]] to [[Brienne Tarth]]}} |
==Family== | ==Family== | ||
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[[Category:House Tarth]] | [[Category:House Tarth]] | ||
[[Category:Characters from the Stormlands|Tarth, Selwyn]] | [[Category:Characters from the Stormlands|Tarth, Selwyn]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Lords of Evenfall]] | ||
[[Category:Nobles|Tarth, Selwyn]] | [[Category:Nobles|Tarth, Selwyn]] | ||
[[Category:Supporters of Renly Baratheon in the War of the Five Kings|Tarth, Selwyn]] | [[Category:Supporters of Renly Baratheon in the War of the Five Kings|Tarth, Selwyn]] |
Revision as of 06:16, 2 August 2020
Selwyn Tarth | |
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Selwyn Tarth, art by lupotterdraws ©. | |
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Alias | Selwyn of Tarth[1] |
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Allegiance | House Tarth |
Culture | Stormlander |
Born | In 245 AC or 246 AC[4] |
Spouse | Deceased wife[5] |
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Selwyn Tarth, or Selywn of Tarth,[1] is the Lord of Tarth, Lord of Evenfall, and the head of House Tarth. Known as the Evenstar, Selwyn has one remaining child, his daughter and heir, Brienne.[6][3]
Contents
Character
Selwyn is said to be a good man.[7]
History
After the death of his wife, Selwyn took a new mistress every year. He kept a singer every year of Brienne's childhood, allowing her to memorize all the songs.[5]
Selwyn tried to wed Brienne to the second son of Lord Bryen Caron,[8] Ser Ronnet Connington,[9][10] and Ser Humfrey Wagstaff,[11] but all betrothals failed. Lord Tarth allowed his master-at-arms, Ser Goodwin, to train Brienne.[11]
Selwyn hosted Renly Baratheon at Evenfall Hall when the Lord Paramount of the Stormlands came of age.[12]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
When Ser Davos Seaworth is sent to ask after the allegiance of the stormlords, Lord Selwyn only agrees to a midnight meeting in a grove. The Evenstar informs Davos of his refusal to join Stannis Baratheon.[13]
Selwyn's daughter, Brienne of Tarth, supports Stannis's brother, Renly Baratheon.[2] During the siege of Storm's End, Renly claims he is supported by Tarth arrows.[14]
A Storm of Swords
Brienne is captured by the Brave Companions and brought to Harrenhal, where Qyburn sends a raven to Tarth demanding a ransom. Lord Selwyn responds by offering three hundred dragons for Brienne's safe return. Vargo Hoat rejects the offer, however, believing Selwyn is trying to cheat him by withholding sapphires.[15]
A Feast for Crows
Lord Randyll Tarly ridicules Brienne and advises her to return to her father at Tarth.[7] After being captured by the brotherhood without banners, Brienne claims that Selwyn will ransom her squire, Podrick Payne.[10]
Quotes
Jaime: Do you have any siblings, my lady?
Brienne: No. I was my father's only s—child.
Jaime: Son, you meant to say. Does he think of you as a son? You make a queer sort of daughter, to be sure.[16]
As for you, my lady, it is said that your father is a good man. If so, I pity him. Some men are blessed with sons, some with daughters. No man deserves to be cursed with such as you.[7]
Family
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 1, Jaime I.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 22, Catelyn II.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
- ↑ See the Selwyn Tarth calculation.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 45, Catelyn VI.
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Brienne Tarth.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 25, Brienne V.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 14, Brienne III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 27, Jaime III.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 42, Brienne VIII.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 4, Brienne I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Prologue.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 31, Catelyn III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 44, Jaime VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 11, Jaime II.