Selwyn Tarth
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Alias | the Evenstar |
Title | Lord of Evenfall |
Allegiance | House Tarth |
Born | In 245 AC or 246 AC[1] |
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Lord Selwyn Tarth, also known as the Evenstar, is the Lord of Evenfall Hall and head of House Tarth. He has one daughter, Brienne of Tarth. According to Randyll Tarly he is a good man.[2]
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History
He is remembered by Brienne as having a new woman every year. He kept a singer every year of Brienne's childhood, allowing her to memorize all the songs.[3]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
When Davos Seaworth was sent to ask after the allegiance of the Stormlords, Lord Selwyn would only agree to a midnight meeting in a grove with Davos, where the Evenstar informed him of his refusal to join Stannis Baratheon.[4]
A Storm of Swords
Upon learning that Brienne had been captured by Lord Roose Bolton and the Brave Companions, who had sent a raven demanding a ransom, Lord Selwyn sent a return raven offering three hundred dragons for Brienne's safe return. Vargo Hoat rejected the offer, believing Lord Selwyn was trying to cheat him by withholding sapphires.[5]
Family
References and Notes
- ↑ See the Selwyn Tarth calculation.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 25, Brienne V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 45, Catelyn VI.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Prologue.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 44, Jaime VI.