Tourney at Harrenhal

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The Tourney at Harrenhal was held by Lord Whent in honor of his daughter and to show off his house's power; it was the greatest tourney of its time and perhaps ever. The tourney was spread over ten days. King Aerys II attended. Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen was champion, and in the end chose Lyanna Stark as Queen of Love and Beauty. This was scandalous in that, not only was Rhaegar already married (to Elia of Dorne), but Lyanna herself was betrothed to Lord Robert Baratheon. Rhaegar's indiscretion culminated in his abduction of Lyanna a year later, which touched off the War of the Usurper and brought an end to Targaryen rule. Also at this occasion, 15-year-old Jaime Lannister was admitted into the order of the Kingsguard, and a mystery knight, the "Knight of the Laughing Tree", appeared in the lists to fight for the honour of Howland Reed of Greywater Watch.

The Joust

Champion: Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.

Other Participants

Lord Commander Gerold Hightower, Ser Oswell Whent, Lord Robert Baratheon and Ser Richard Lonmouth, Lord Hunter, Lord Jon Arryn

Melee

According to non-canon sources, there was a seven-sided melee in the ancient style.[1]

References and Sources

  1. So Spake Martin. Tourney Rules, (April 29, 1999) http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P240/