Balman Byrch
| Title(s) | Ser |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
House Byrch House Stokeworth |
| Culture(s) | Crownlands |
| Died | In 300 AC, at Stokeworth |
| Spouse(s) | Lady Falyse Stokeworth |
| Book(s) |
A Storm of Swords (appendix) A Feast for Crows (mentioned) A Dance with Dragons (appendix) |
Ser Balman Byrch is a knight from House Byrch and the husband of Lady Falyse Stokeworth, the heir to Stokeworth.
Appearance
He has a thick blond mustache. His wavy blond hair is receding and he has a pot belly.[1]
History
He was once a renowned tourney jouster and in his youth was considered one of the most handsome knights.[2] He has been married to Falyse for ten years, though it is rumored that he shuns his wife's bed, preferring maidens.[3]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Ser Balman Byrch attends the funeral of Lord Tywin Lannister with his wife, Falyse.[1]
Queen Regent Cersei Lannister asks Ser Balman to ensure the death of his good-brother, Bronn, after Bronn gives the bastard child of his wife Lollys Stokeworth the name Tyrion, after Tyrion Lannister.[2] Although Cersei suggests that Bronn should suffer a mortal mishap,[2] the chivalrous Balman challenges Bronn to a duel instead, believing the former sellsword's lack of experience on horse will ensure his victory. However, Bronn drives his lance through the chest of Balman's horse, causing the horse to fall and crush Balman's legs. Putting a knife in Balman's eye, Bronn threatens Balman's wife Falyse into leaving the castle. Having been promised mercy by Bronn, Balman confesses to having been sent by the Queen Regent.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 7, Cersei II.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 32, Cersei VII.