Kingslaying
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Kingslaying is one of the great taboo in Westeros. When a sworn lord, lady or knight broke the vow and killed the king, crime to be processed. It is not related to killing a king who didn't accept his kingship and didn't make oath to him.
People accused of, or suspected of, or have committed Kingslaying
- Jaime Lannister: Killed his king Aerys II , when he is sworn brother of Kingsguard. [1]
- Roose Bolton: Killed his king Robb Stark at the Red Wedding. [2]
- Walder Frey: Killed his king Robb Stark at the Red Wedding, which he committed guest right violation too. [2]
- Petyr Baelish: Killed his king Joffrey with Olenna at Purple Wedding. Which Tyrion and Sansa accused of. [3]
- Olenna Redwyne: Killed her king Joffrey with Petyr Baelish. [3]
- Euron Greyjoy: is suspected of being involved in the death of his king Balon Greyjoy. [4]
Quotes
- Ser Oswell Whent
The Kingslayer...The false knight who profaned his blade with the blood of the king he had sworn to defend
Jaime Lannister sends his regards. [7]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 11, Jaime II.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 51, Catelyn VII.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 68, Sansa VI.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 39, Eddard X, p 425.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 57, Sansa V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 51, Sansa IV.