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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 '''tourney at Ashford Meadow'''{{ref|THK}}{{ref|TSS}} was a [[tourney]] hosted by [[House Ashford]] at [[Ashford Meadow]] in {{Date|209}}. 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 entrants would otherwise be challengers but if anyone defeated 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|thk}}
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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.
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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}}
  
Due to the death of Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]], the [[Hand of the King]], heir to the [[Iron Throne]], and son of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]], Ashford was one of the most famous and historically significant tourneys.
 
== Ashford Tourney ==
 
 
===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|thk}}
 
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|House Ashford|small}} Ser [[Androw Ashford]]
* {{COA|ashford|small}} Ser [[Robert Ashford]]
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* {{COA|House Ashford (Robert)|small}} Ser [[Robert Ashford]]
* {{COA|Tyrell|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]]
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* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]]
* {{COA|hardyng|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
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* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]] Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]]
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* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]]
  
  
* {{COA|Lannister|small}}{{COA|ashford|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Androw Ashford]] (6 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Lannister (Tybolt)|small}}{{COA|House Ashford|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Androw Ashford]] (6 tilts)
* {{COA|Baratheon|small}}{{COA|ashford|small}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]] defeated Ser [[Robert Ashford]] (10 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Baratheon|small}}{{COA|House Ashford (Robert)|small}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]] defeated Ser [[Robert Ashford]] (10 tilts)
* {{COA|Tyrell|small}}{{COA|Lannister|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Damon Lannister (Lord)|Damon Lannister]] (3 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}}{{COA|House Lannister|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Damon Lannister (Lord)|Damon Lannister]] (3 tilts)
* {{COA|hardyng|small}}{{COA|Tully|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Lord [[Medgar Tully]] (2 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Tully|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Lord [[Medgar Tully]] (2 tilts)
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]]{{COA|Hightower|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Ser [[Abelar Hightower]] (2 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}}{{COA|House Hightower|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Ser [[Abelar Hightower]] (2 tilts)
* {{COA|Tyrell|small}}{{COA|Caron|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Pearse Caron]]
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* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}}{{COA|House Caron (Pearse)|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Lord [[Pearse Caron]]
* {{COA|hardyng|small}}{{COA|Mallister|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Joseth Mallister]]
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* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Mallister|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Joseth Mallister]]
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]]{{COA|Swann|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Lord [[Gawen Swann]] (2 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}}{{COA|House Swann|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] defeated Lord [[Gawen Swann]] (2 tilts)
* {{COA|Lannister|small}}{{COA|Penrose|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Jon Penrose]]
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* {{COA|House Lannister (Tybolt)|small}}{{COA|House Penrose|small}} Ser [[Tybolt Lannister]] defeated Ser [[Jon Penrose]]
* {{COA|Tyrell|small}}{{COA|rhysling|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]] (4 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Tyrell|small}}{{COA|House Rhysling|small}} Lord [[Leo Tyrell (Longthorn)|Leo Tyrell]] defeated Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]] (4 tilts)
* {{COA|hardyng|small}}{{COA|beesbury|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] (13 tilts)
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* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Beesbury|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] (13 tilts)
* {{COA|hardyng|small}}[[File:32x32_Aerion_Targaryen.png]] Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] (by forfeit)
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* {{COA|House Hardyng|small}}{{COA|House Targaryen (Aerion)|small}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] defeated Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] (by forfeit)
  
* [[File:32x32_valarr_targaryen.png]]Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] won seven more times.{{ref|thk}}
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* {{COA|House Targaryen (Valarr)|small}}{{COA|None|small}} Prince [[Valarr Targaryen]] won seven more times.{{ref|thk}}
  
===Other Attendees===
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===Known Attendees===
Ser [[Raymun Fossoway]], Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]], Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]], Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]] <br> Ser [[Grance Morrigen]], Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], Prince [[Aegon V|Aegon Targaryen]], Lord Ashford, Ser [[Manfred Dondarrion]].{{ref|thk}}
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* {{COA|House Fossoway|small}} [[Raymun Fossoway]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Fossoway|small}} Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Targaryen|small}} Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Targaryen|small}} Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Morrigen|small}} Ser [[Grance Morrigen]]<br>
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* {{COA|Dunk|small}} Ser [[Duncan the Tall]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Targaryen|small}} Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Ashford|small}} Lord [[Lord Ashford|Ashford]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Dondarrion|small}} Ser [[Manfred Dondarrion]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Bracken|small}} Ser [[Otho Bracken]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Blackwood|small}} Members of [[House Blackwood]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Cargyll|small}} Members of [[House Cargyll]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Darry|small}} Members of [[House Darry]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Estermont|small}} Members of [[House Estermont]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Florent|small}} Members of [[House Florent]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Frey|small}} Members of [[House Frey]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Marbrand|small}} Members of [[House Marbrand]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Mullendore|small}} Members of [[House Mullendore]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Parren|small}} Members of [[House Parren]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Stokeworth|small}} Members of [[House Stokeworth]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Tarly|small}} Members of [[House Tarly]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Westerling|small}} Members of [[House Westerling]]<br>
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* {{COA|House Wylde|small}} Members of [[House Wylde]]
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}}
  
==The Trial of Seven==
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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'']].
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 (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] also claimed to have been molested by Duncan so he made a claim as well. The two sides met on [[Ashford Meadow]].{{ref|thk}}
 
  
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===The Trial of Seven===
; For The Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall
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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}}
* [[File:Rhysling.png|50px]] Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]]
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* [[File:House Hardyng.PNG|50px]] Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]]
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{|
* [[File:House Baratheon.PNG|50px]] Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]]
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! For the Defendant, Ser Duncan the Tall
* [[File:Dunk.png|50px]] Ser [[Duncan the Tall]]
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! For the Claimants, Princes Aerion & Daeron Targaryen
* [[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|50px]] Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]]
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* [[File:Beesburymotto.png|50px]] Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]]
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| {{COA|House Rhysling|50px}} Ser [[Robyn Rhysling]]
* [[File:Fossoway green.png|50px]] Ser [[Raymun Fossoway]]
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| {{COA|Kingsguard|50px}} Ser [[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]]
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|-
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| {{COA|House Hardyng|50px}} Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]] ''(fatally wounded)''
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| {{COA|House Fossoway|50px}} Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]
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|-
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| {{COA|House Baratheon|50px}} Ser [[Lyonel Baratheon]]
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| {{COA|House Targaryen (Daeron)|50px}} Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]] ''(wounded)''
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|-
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| {{COA|Dunk|50px}} Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] ''(wounded)''
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| {{COA|House Targaryen (Aerion)|50px}} Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]] ''(yielded)''
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|-
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| [[File:House Targaryen.svg|50px]] Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] ''(fatally wounded)''
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| {{COA|House Targaryen (Maekar)|50px}} Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]
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|-
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| {{COA|House Beesbury|50px}} Ser [[Humfrey Beesbury]] ''(killed)''
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| {{COA|Kingsguard|50px}} Ser [[Donnel of Duskendale]]
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|-
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| {{COA|House Fossoway (New Barrel)|50px}} Ser [[Raymun Fossoway]]
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| {{COA|Kingsguard|50px}} Ser [[Willem Wylde]] ''(wounded)''
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|}
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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 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:Fossoway red.png|50px]] Ser [[Steffon Fossoway]]
 
* [[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|50px]] Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron Targaryen]]
 
* [[File:MiniTargaryen Aerion.png|50px]] Prince [[Aerion Targaryen]]
 
* [[File:Maekar_crest.png|50px]] Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|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, likely given by his brother Maekar. Ser Humfrey Hardyng also died afterwards from wounds received in the skirmish.{{ref|thk}}
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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==
 
{{references}}
 
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[[Category:House Ashford]]
 
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Revision as of 21:41, 29 June 2022

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 Ser Robyn Rhysling Kingsguard Ser Roland Crakehall
House Hardyng Ser Humfrey Hardyng (fatally wounded) House Fossoway Ser Steffon Fossoway
House Baratheon Ser Lyonel Baratheon House Targaryen (Daeron) Prince Daeron Targaryen (wounded)
Dunk Ser Duncan the Tall (wounded) House Targaryen (Aerion) Prince Aerion Targaryen (yielded)
House Targaryen.svg Prince Baelor Targaryen (fatally wounded) House Targaryen (Maekar) Prince Maekar Targaryen
House Beesbury Ser Humfrey Beesbury (killed) Kingsguard Ser Donnel of Duskendale
50px Ser Raymun Fossoway Kingsguard 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