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[[File:Ashford Tourney.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The [[Laughing Storm]] fights in the Ashford Tourney.<br>© Fantasy Flight Games]]
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[[File:Ashford Tourney.jpg|thumb|Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]], the Laughing Storm, by Tiziano Baracchi © Fantasy Flight Games]]
The '''Ashford Tourney''' took place in the year [[209 AL]]. Due to the death of Prince [[Baelor Targaryen]], son of King Daeron II, heir to the Iron Throne, and current [[Hand of the King]], this is one of the most famous and historically significant tourneys. Lord Ashford staged the tourney to celebrate his daughters 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 the 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.<ref>[[The Hedge Knight]]</ref>
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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.
== Ashford Tourney ==
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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}}
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===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>[[The Hedge Knight]]</ref>
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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|ashford|small}} Ser [[Androw Ashford]]
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* {{coa|Ashford|m}} Ser [[Androw Ashford]]
* {{COA|ashford|small}} Ser [[Robert Ashford]]
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* {{coa|Robert Ashford|m}} Ser [[Robert Ashford]]
* {{COA|Tyrell|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]]
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* {{coa|Tyrell|m}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]]
* {{COA|hardyng|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
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* {{coa|Hardyng|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]] 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|Lannister|small}}{{COA|ashford|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated [[Androw Ashford]] (6 tilts)
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===Known Attendees===
* {{COA|Baratheon|small}}{{COA|ashford|small}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]] defeated [[Robert Ashford]] (10 tilts)
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* {{COA|Tyrell|small}}{{COA|Lannister|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Damon Lannister]](3 tilts)
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* {{coa|Fossoway|m}} [[Raymun Fossoway]]
* {{COA|hardyng|small}}{{COA|Tully|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Lord [[Medgar Tully]] (2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Fossoway|m}} Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]]{{COA|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|Tyrell|small}}{{COA|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|hardyng|small}}{{COA|Mallister|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Joseth Mallister]]
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* {{coa|Morrigen|m}} Ser [[Grance Morrigen]]
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]]{{COA|Swann|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Lord [[Gawen Swann]](2 tilts)
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* {{coa|Dunk|m}} Ser [[Duncan the Tall]]
* {{COA|Lannister|small}}{{COA|Penrose|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Jon Penrose]]
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* {{coa|Targaryen|m}} Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]
* {{COA|Tyrell|small}}{{COA|rhysling|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]] (4 tilts)
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* {{coa|Ashford|m}} Lord [[Lord Ashford|Ashford]]
* {{COA|hardyng|small}}{{COA|beesbury|small}}Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] (13 tilts)
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* {{coa|Dondarrion|m}} Ser [[Manfred Dondarrion]]
* {{COA|hardyng|small}}[[File:32x32_Aerion_Targaryen.png]] 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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}}
  
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]]Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] won seven more times.<ref>[[The Hedge Knight]]</ref>
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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]], Prince [[Maekar I|Maekar Targaryen]] <br> Ser [[Grance Morrigen]], Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], Prince [[Aegon V|Aegon Targaryen]], Lord Ashford, Ser [[Manfred Dondarrion]].
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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}}
  
==The Trial by Seven==
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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]].
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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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| {{coa|Hardyng|m}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] ''(fatally wounded)''
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| {{coa|Fossoway|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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|}
  
{{Columns|2|
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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}}
; For The Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall
 
* [[File:Rhysling.png|50px]] Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]]
 
* [[File:House Hardyng.PNG|50px]] Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
 
* [[File:House Baratheon.PNG|50px]] Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]]
 
* [[File:Dunk.png|50px]] Ser [[Duncan the Tall]]
 
* [[File:House Targaryen.PNG|50px]] Prince [[Baelor Targaryen]]
 
* [[File:Beesburymotto.png|50px]] Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]]
 
* [[File:House Fossoway green.png|50px]] Ser [[Raymun Fossoway]]
 
  
; For The Claimants, Prince Aerion Targaryen & Prince Daeron Targaryen
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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}}
* [[File:Kingsguard.PNG|50px]] Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]]
 
* [[File:House Fossoway red.png|50px]] Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]
 
* [[File:House Targaryen.PNG|50px]] Prince [[Daeron Targaryen]]
 
* [[File:MiniTargaryen Aerion.png|50px]] Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]]
 
* [[File:House Targaryen.PNG|50px]] Prince [[Maekar I|Maekar Targaryen]]
 
* [[File:Kingsguard.PNG|50px]] Ser [[Donnel of Duskendale]]
 
* [[File:Kingsguard.PNG|50px]] 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, possibly given by his brother Maekar. Ser Humfrey Hardyng also died afterwards from wounds received in the skirmish.
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==Quotes==
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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 and Notes==
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==References==
 
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[[Category:House Ashford]]
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[[Category:The Reach]]
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Revision as of 00:04, 19 January 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.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