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 Ser Donnel of Duskendale, by Mike S. Miller, as depicted in The Hedge Knight graphic novel | ||||
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| Title | Ser | |||
| Allegiance | Kingsguard | |||
| Culture | Crownlands[1] | |||
| Born | Duskendale[1] | |||
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| Played by | Bill Ward | |||
| TV series | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1 | |||
Donnel of Duskendale was a knight of the Kingsguard during the reigns of the kings Daeron II and Aerys I Targaryen.[1] In the television adaptation A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Donnel is portrayed by Bill Ward.
Appearance and Character
Ser Donnel was red of hair and red of beard, and shorter than his sworn brother, Ser Roland Crakehall.[2] Donnel was from the port town of Duskendale in the crownlands.[1] He was not a nobleman of the ruling House Darklyn, though he may have been inspired by their long tradition of knights in the Kingsguard to become a member of the order.[3]
Ser Duncan the Tall considered Donnel and his fellow sworn brothers to be the most puissant knights in the realm, aside from perhaps Prince Baelor Targaryen.[2]
History
At the tourney at Maidenpool in 208 AC, Ser Donnel of Duskendale was among those overthrown by Ser Humfrey Hardyng in the lists.[2]
The following year, Donnel, along with his two fellow brothers of the Kingsguard, Ser Roland Crakehall and Ser Willem Wylde, escorted the Targaryen princes to the tourney at Ashford Meadow. As the princes participated in the tourney, the Kingsguard knights did not join in the lists, as it would not be fitting to have them ride against those they are sworn to protect.[2] After the princes Daeron and Aegon Targaryen disappeared, Donnel accompanied Prince Maekar Targaryen in searching for them.[1] The three of them fought on the side of Prince Aerion Targaryen during the trial of seven of Ser Duncan the Tall. In the first charge, Donnel slew Ser Humfrey Beesbury.[2]
After King Daeron II passed away during the Great Spring Sickness, Ser Donnel continued to serve in the Kingsguard of his successor, King Aerys I Targaryen.[1]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Ser Jaime Lannister asks Ser Loras Tyrell if he is familiar with Ser Donnel of Duskendale; Loras recalls the name, but does not remember his deeds.[4]
Quotes
Duncan: Have you come to enter the lists?
Donnel: It would not be fitting for us to ride against those we are sworn to protect.[2]—Duncan the Tall and Donnel
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Donnel of Duskendale.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Donnel of Duskendale (January 16, 2002).
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.