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− | + | The '''War for the White Cloaks''' is the [[maesters]]' name for [[tourney]] melees held during the [[Golden Wedding]] of Queen Regent [[Alyssa Velaryon]] to Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]] in {{Date|49}}.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} | |
− | The wild melees and bloody duels | + | ==History== |
+ | Because there were five vacancies in the [[Kingsguard]] after young king [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] succeeded his uncle [[Maegor I Targaryen]] on the [[Iron Throne]], Queen Regent [[Alyssa Velaryon]] suggested that her son award white cloaks to champions of the tourney which would follow her [[Golden Wedding]] to Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]]. Jaehaerys decided that the contenders would fight on foot instead of jousting, as foes seldom strike a king from [[horse]]back.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} | ||
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+ | The tourney lasted seven days, with the jousting tilts overshadowed by wild melees and bloody duels. Hundreds of [[knight]]s competed with [[Armament|axe]], spear, and sword for the honor of serving in the Kingsguard. Several colorful competitors became favorites of the [[smallfolk]], such as Ser [[Willam Stafford]], Ser [[Tom the Strummer]], and a [[mystery knight]] revealed to be [[Jonquil Darke]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} | ||
==Victors== | ==Victors== | ||
− | * Ser [[Lorence Roxton]] | + | The five champions named to the Kingsguard were: |
− | * Ser [[Victor the Valiant]] | + | |
− | * Ser [[Willam the Wasp]] | + | * Ser [[Lorence Roxton]], a noble of the [[Reach]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} |
− | * Ser [[Pate the Woodcock]] | + | * Ser [[Victor the Valiant]], a sworn sword of Lord [[House Royce|Royce]] of [[Runestone]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} |
− | * Ser [[Samgood of Sour Hill]].{{ | + | * Ser [[Willam the Wasp]], a sworn sword of Lord [[Myles Smallwood]] of [[Acorn Hall]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} |
+ | * Ser [[Pate the Woodcock]], a youth knighted by Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]] of the [[Kingsguard]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} | ||
+ | * Ser [[Samgood of Sour Hill]], a [[hedge knight]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} | ||
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+ | ==Quotes== | ||
+ | {{Quote|I want the [[knight]]s protecting [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|my son]] to be the finest to be found anywhere in [[Westeros]], true honest men whose loyalty and courage is unquestioned. Let them win their [[Kingsguard|cloaks]] with deeds of arms, whilst all the [[Seven Kingdoms|realm]] looks on.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}|[[Alyssa Velaryon]]}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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+ | [[Category:King's Landing]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Kingsguard]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Tourneys]] | ||
− | [[ | + | [[fr:Tournoi de Port-Réal de l'an 49]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 12 July 2019
The War for the White Cloaks is the maesters' name for tourney melees held during the Golden Wedding of Queen Regent Alyssa Velaryon to Lord Rogar Baratheon in 49 AC.[1]
Contents
History
Because there were five vacancies in the Kingsguard after young king Jaehaerys I Targaryen succeeded his uncle Maegor I Targaryen on the Iron Throne, Queen Regent Alyssa Velaryon suggested that her son award white cloaks to champions of the tourney which would follow her Golden Wedding to Lord Rogar Baratheon. Jaehaerys decided that the contenders would fight on foot instead of jousting, as foes seldom strike a king from horseback.[1]
The tourney lasted seven days, with the jousting tilts overshadowed by wild melees and bloody duels. Hundreds of knights competed with axe, spear, and sword for the honor of serving in the Kingsguard. Several colorful competitors became favorites of the smallfolk, such as Ser Willam Stafford, Ser Tom the Strummer, and a mystery knight revealed to be Jonquil Darke.[1]
Victors
The five champions named to the Kingsguard were:
- Ser Lorence Roxton, a noble of the Reach[1]
- Ser Victor the Valiant, a sworn sword of Lord Royce of Runestone[1]
- Ser Willam the Wasp, a sworn sword of Lord Myles Smallwood of Acorn Hall[1]
- Ser Pate the Woodcock, a youth knighted by Ser Joffrey Doggett of the Kingsguard[1]
- Ser Samgood of Sour Hill, a hedge knight[1]