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| Alias = Urswyck the Faithful<br>Faithful Urswyck
 
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| Books = [[A Storm of Swords]] (Appears)<br>[[A Feast for Crows]] (Mentioned)
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'''Urswyck''', better known as '''Urswyck the Faithful''' and '''Faithful Urswyck''', is a member of the [[Brave Companions]]. He is [[Vargo Hoat]]'s lieutenant.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Appendix|Appendix]]</ref>
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'''Urswyck''', known as '''Urswyck the Faithful'''{{ref|ASOS|21}} and '''Faithful Urswyck''',{{ref|ACOK|64}} is a member of the [[Brave Companions]]. He is [[Vargo Hoat]]'s lieutenant.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
  
==Appearance and Character==
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==Appearance==
Urswyck resembles a cadaver with red-rimmed eyes and dark veins showing in the pallid skin on his face and hands. He has thin hair and a papery laugh.{{Ref|aSoS|21}}
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:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Urswyck|Images of Urswyck]]''
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Urswyck resembles a cadaver with red-rimmed eyes and dark veins showing in the pallid skin on his face and hands. He has thin hair and a papery laugh. Urswyck wears a tattered, ragged leather cloak.{{Ref|ASOS|21}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Urswyck killed his own wife.{{Ref|aSoS|21}}
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Urswyck killed his own wife.{{Ref|ASOS|21}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Storm of Swords===
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
Urswyck leads a party of [[Brave Companions]] that comes across Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] and [[Brienne of Tarth]] while they are fighting on the way from [[Maidenpool]] to [[Duskendale]]. He recognizes Jaime immediately. When Jaime offers him money from the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for his safe return and suggests that Brienne could be ransomed, he remains unmoved. Jaime, believing the Brave Companions to still be employed by the Lannisters, asks for "the goat", receiving the answer by Urswyck that he shouldn't call "Lord Vargo" that to his face. Jaime wants to know of what Vargo exactly is lord of and Urswyck answers that [[Harrenhal]] has been promised to Vargo Hoat. When Jaime calls for his manacles to be removed, Urswyck merely chuckles. He informs Jaime that the Brave Companions have changed allegiance and are now serving Lord [[Roose Bolton]] and the northmen. Jaime makes a mocking remark about the honor of the Brave Companions, for which he is punched by some of them on Urswyck's signal. He then orders Jaime and Brienne to be taken to Vargo Hoat.{{Ref|aSoS|21}}
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When the [[Brave Companions]] enter [[Harrenhal]], [[Arya Stark]] sees a sickly sellsword whose leather cloak is fringed with long blond hair.{{Ref|ACOK|30}} Arya observes Faithful Urswyck sitting with [[Rorge]] during meals.{{Ref|ACOK|64}}
  
On the ride, Jaime proposes to Urswyck that he should betray Vargo and bring Jaime to [[King's Landing]] instead, where a reward as well as a royal pardon and even knighthood would await him, but Urswyck remains unmoved, telling Jaime that he would be a fool to trust the word of an oathbreaker. Jaime realizes with displeasure that Urswyck is not afraid of him. More the pity thought Jaime as he was looking forward to hanging Urswyck while his pockets bulged full of gold. {{Ref|aSoS|21}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Urswyck leads a party of Brave Companions which encounter Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] and [[Brienne of Tarth]] fighting each other near [[Maidenpool]]. Urswyck recognizes Jaime immediately; when Jaime offers him money from the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for his safe return and suggests that Brienne could be ransomed, he remains unmoved. Urswyck informs Jaime that the Brave Companions have changed allegiance and are now serving Lord [[Roose Bolton]] and his [[north]]men. Urswyck has Jaime beaten for mocking the Brave Companions and he orders his new captives to be taken to [[Vargo Hoat]].{{Ref|ASOS|21}}
  
They arrive at Vargo Hoat's camp and [[Rorge]] begins kicking Brienne. Urswyck tells him to not break any of her bones, because "the horse-faced bitch" is worth her price in sapphires, as suggested to him by Jaime. When Vargo Hoat gives an order, Urswyck assists before Jaime's swordhand is cut off.{{Ref|aSoS|21}} He later hangs it on a chord around Jaime's neck.{{Ref|aSoS|31}}
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During the journey, Jaime proposes to Urswyck that he should betray Vargo and bring Jaime to [[King's Landing]] instead, where a reward as well as a royal pardon and even [[knight]]hood would await him. Urswyck remains unmoved, telling Jaime that he would be a fool to trust the word of an [[Kingslayer|oathbreaker]].{{Ref|ASOS|21}}
  
At Harrenhal, a wound Vargo Hoat received from Brienne biting his ear festers and he becomes half-mad with fever. Urswyck and Rorge argue for leaving Harrenhal, but Vargo insists his men must hold his castle. The Brave Companions eventually abandon their leader and disperse, with Urswyck heading towards [[Oldtown]] with a small band.{{Ref|aSoS|62}}{{Ref|aFfC|20}}
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They arrive at Vargo Hoat's camp and [[Rorge]] begins kicking Brienne. Urswyck tells him to not break any of her bones, because "the horse-faced bitch" is worth her price in sapphires, as suggested to him by Jaime. Urswyck assists when Vargo has [[Zollo]] cut off Jaime's sword hand.{{Ref|ASOS|21}} Urswyck later hangs it on a cord around Jaime's neck.{{Ref|ASOS|31}}
  
===A Feast for Crows===
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
Urswyck, like many of the other [[Brave Companions]], is on the run.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Appendix|Appendix]]</ref> When [[Brienne of Tarth]] comes across [[Timeon]], [[Shagwell]] and [[Pyg]] at the [[Whispers]], Timeon tells her that Urswyck was heading towards [[Oldtown]] with a small band.{{Ref|aFfC|20}}
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[[Brienne of Tarth]] comes across three knowledgeable former [[Brave Companions]][[Timeon]], [[Shagwell]], and [[Pyg]]—at the [[Whispers]]. At [[Harrenhal]], a wound Vargo received from Brienne biting his ear festered and he became half-mad with fever. Urswyck and [[Rorge]] argued for leaving Harrenhal, but Vargo insisted his men must hold his castle. The Brave Companions eventually abandoned their leader and dispersed, with Urswyck heading towards [[Oldtown]] with a small band.{{Ref|ASOS|62}}{{Ref|AFFC|20}} Urswyck, like many other Brave Companions, is still on the run.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}  
  
==References and Notes==
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==Quotes by Urswyck==
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{{Quote|'''Jaime''': Gold. You do like gold?<br>
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'''Urswyck''': It has its uses, I do confess.{{Ref|ASOS|21}}|[[Jaime Lannister]] and Urswyck}}
  
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==Quotes about Urswyck==
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{{Quote|He's cleverer than he looks.{{Ref|ASOS|21}}|thoughts of [[Jaime Lannister]]}}
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{{Quote|I warned you, Urswyck, and you, [[Vargo Hoat|goat]]. When you bet against [[House Lannister|the lions]], you lose more than your purse.{{Ref|ASOS|31}}|thoughts of [[Jaime Lannister]]}}
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[[Category:Characters from Westeros]]
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[[Category:Lieutenants]]
 
[[Category:Members of the Brave Companions]]
 
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[[Category:Outlaws]]
 
[[Category:Sellswords]]
 
[[Category:Sellswords]]
  
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Revision as of 19:15, 14 January 2023

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Aliases
  • Urswyck the Faithful
  • Faithful Urswyck
Title Lieutenant
Allegiance Brave Companions
Born Westeros[1]
Spouse Deceased wife[2]
Books

Urswyck, known as Urswyck the Faithful[2] and Faithful Urswyck,[3] is a member of the Brave Companions. He is Vargo Hoat's lieutenant.[4]

Appearance

See also: Images of Urswyck

Urswyck resembles a cadaver with red-rimmed eyes and dark veins showing in the pallid skin on his face and hands. He has thin hair and a papery laugh. Urswyck wears a tattered, ragged leather cloak.[2]

History

Urswyck killed his own wife.[2]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

When the Brave Companions enter Harrenhal, Arya Stark sees a sickly sellsword whose leather cloak is fringed with long blond hair.[5] Arya observes Faithful Urswyck sitting with Rorge during meals.[3]

A Storm of Swords

Urswyck leads a party of Brave Companions which encounter Ser Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth fighting each other near Maidenpool. Urswyck recognizes Jaime immediately; when Jaime offers him money from the Lannisters for his safe return and suggests that Brienne could be ransomed, he remains unmoved. Urswyck informs Jaime that the Brave Companions have changed allegiance and are now serving Lord Roose Bolton and his northmen. Urswyck has Jaime beaten for mocking the Brave Companions and he orders his new captives to be taken to Vargo Hoat.[2]

During the journey, Jaime proposes to Urswyck that he should betray Vargo and bring Jaime to King's Landing instead, where a reward as well as a royal pardon and even knighthood would await him. Urswyck remains unmoved, telling Jaime that he would be a fool to trust the word of an oathbreaker.[2]

They arrive at Vargo Hoat's camp and Rorge begins kicking Brienne. Urswyck tells him to not break any of her bones, because "the horse-faced bitch" is worth her price in sapphires, as suggested to him by Jaime. Urswyck assists when Vargo has Zollo cut off Jaime's sword hand.[2] Urswyck later hangs it on a cord around Jaime's neck.[6]

A Feast for Crows

Brienne of Tarth comes across three knowledgeable former Brave CompanionsTimeon, Shagwell, and Pyg—at the Whispers. At Harrenhal, a wound Vargo received from Brienne biting his ear festered and he became half-mad with fever. Urswyck and Rorge argued for leaving Harrenhal, but Vargo insisted his men must hold his castle. The Brave Companions eventually abandoned their leader and dispersed, with Urswyck heading towards Oldtown with a small band.[7][8] Urswyck, like many other Brave Companions, is still on the run.[4]

Quotes by Urswyck

Jaime: Gold. You do like gold?
Urswyck: It has its uses, I do confess.[2]

Jaime Lannister and Urswyck

Quotes about Urswyck

He's cleverer than he looks.[2]

—thoughts of Jaime Lannister

I warned you, Urswyck, and you, goat. When you bet against the lions, you lose more than your purse.[6]

—thoughts of Jaime Lannister

References