Oathkeeper
Oathkeeper is a Valyrian steel longsword which is forged by Tobho Mott[1] from Eddard Stark's greatsword, Ice, along with the smaller blade, Widow's Wail.
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Appearance
It has black and red ripples through the steel. Its scabbard glitters gold and is decorated with a row of lion's heads and smoldering red rubies.[2] The pommel has a golden lion's head with ruby eyes that shine like two red stars.[3]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Lord Tywin Lannister has Tobho Mott[1] make the sword as a gift for his elder son, Ser Jaime Lannister.[4] Ser Kevan Lannister tells Jaime that the gift is heartfelt, but Jaime thinks his father and uncle are mocking his missing hand.[5] Jaime instead gives the sword to Brienne of Tarth, asking her to name it Oathkeeper when he charges her with finding the whereabouts of Sansa Stark.[5] Jaime notes the appropriateness of protecting Eddard Stark's daughter with his own steel.[5]
A Feast for Crows
Brienne of Tarth uses Oathkeeper to slay Pyg and Timeon at the Whispers[6] and Rorge at the inn at the crossroads.[7] The brotherhood without banners use the sword as evidence that Brienne serves House Lannister.[3]
Quotes
This one was thicker and heavier, a half-inch wider and three inches longer, but they shared the same fine clean lines and the same distinctive color, the ripples of blood and night.[1]
– Tyrion Lannister, comparing Oathkeeper to Widow's Wail
There was a time that I would have given my right hand to wield a sword like that. Now it appears I have, so the blade is wasted on me. Take it.[5]
– Jaime Lannister, to Brienne of Tarth
Even the sound of it is sharper than an ordinary sword.[6]
– Brienne of Tarth's thoughts
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 4, Brienne I.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 42, Brienne VIII.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 62, Jaime VII.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 72, Jaime IX.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 20, Brienne IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 37, Brienne VII.