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The Ashford Tourney was a tourney hosted by House Ashford at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC. 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 entrants would otherwise be challengers but if anyone defeated 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]
Due to the death of Prince Baelor Targaryen, the Hand of the King, heir to the Iron Throne, and son of King Daeron II Targaryen, Ashford was one of the most famous and historically significant tourneys.
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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.[1]
The original five champions were:
- 32px Ser Androw Ashford
- 32px Ser Robert Ashford
- 32px Lord Leo Tyrell
- 32px Ser Humfrey Hardyng
- Prince Valarr Targaryen
- 32px32px Ser Tybolt Lannister defeated Androw Ashford (6 tilts)
- 32px32px Ser Lyonel Baratheon defeated Robert Ashford (10 tilts)
- 32px32px Lord Leo Tyrell defeated Lord Damon Lannister (3 tilts)
- 32px32px Ser Humfrey Hardyng defeated Lord Medgar Tully (2 tilts)
- 32px Prince Valarr Targaryen defeated Ser Abelar Hightower (2 tilts)
- 32px32px Lord Leo Tyrell defeated Lord Pearse Caron
- 32px32px Ser Humfrey Hardyng defeated Ser Joseth Mallister
- 32px Prince Valarr Targaryen defeated Lord Gawen Swann (2 tilts)
- 32px32px Ser Tybolt Lannister defeated Ser Jon Penrose
- 32px32px Lord Leo Tyrell defeated Ser Robyn Rhysling (4 tilts)
- 32px32pxSer Humfrey Hardyng defeated Ser Humfrey Beesbury (13 tilts)
- 32px Ser Humfrey Hardyng defeated Prince Aerion Targaryen (by forfeit)
- Prince Valarr Targaryen won seven more times.[1]
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.[1]
The Trial of 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.[1]
- For The Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall
- Ser Robyn Rhysling
- Ser Humfrey Hardyng
- Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Ser Duncan the Tall
- Prince Baelor Targaryen
- Ser Humfrey Beesbury
- Ser Raymun Fossoway
- For The Claimants, Prince Aerion Targaryen & Prince Daeron Targaryen
- Ser Roland Crakehall
- Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Prince Daeron Targaryen
- Prince Aerion Targaryen
- Prince Maekar Targaryen
- Ser Donnel of Duskendale
- Ser Willem Wylde
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.[1]