Heartsbane

Not to be confused with heart's bane.

Heartsbane, by Antonio Maínez © Fantasy Flight Games

Heartsbane is the two-handed Valyrian steel greatsword of House Tarly.

History

For the last five centuries, the sword has been an heirloom of House Tarly passed down from one Lord of Horn Hill to the next.

Savage Sam Tarly cut down dozens of Dornishmen with Heartsbane during the Vulture Hunt.

Lord Randyll Tarly let his son and heir, Samwell Tarly, hold Heartsbane a few times, but the boy was afraid he would hurt his sisters. Randyll eventually disowned his pacific son, forcing Sam to take the black.

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Lord Randyll Tarly with Heartsbane, by Francisco Rico Torres © Fantasy Flight Games

Lord Randyll Tarly wears Heartsbane while with Renly Baratheon's army.

A Storm of Swords

While serving beyond the Wall with the Night's Watch, Samwell Tarly dreams of a feast at Horn Hill during which he cuts a roast with Heartsbane.

A Feast for Crows

Randyll carries Heartsbane while bringing order to Maidenpool.

Victarion Greyjoy anticipates claiming Heartsbane from Randyll when the Reach retaliates for the taking of the Shields by the ironborn.

Known wielders

• Lord Samwell Tarly
• Lord Randyll Tarly

Quotes

Heartsbane must go to a man strong enough to wield her, and you are not worthy to touch her hilt.

—Randyll Tarly to Samwell Tarly

I was heir to my father's blade once. Heartsbane. Lord Randyll let me hold it a few times, but it always scared me. It was Valyrian steel, beautiful but so sharp I was afraid I'd hurt one of my sisters. Dickon will have it now.

—Samwell Tarly to Jon Snow

Dunstan: Lord Tarly bears the greatsword Heartsbane, forged of Valyrian steel, and he is always in Lord Tyrell's van.
Victarion: Let him come. I will take his sword for mine own, as your own forebear took Red Rain.

—Dunstan Drumm and Victarion Greyjoy