Robin Darklyn

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Ser
Robin Darklyn
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The first Kingsguard, including Robin Darklyn by MV Renju for The Rise of the Dragon

Alias Darkrobin[1][2]
Title Ser
Allegiances
Culture Crownlands
Died 10–48 AC
Books

Robin Darklyn, known as Darkrobin, was a knight from House Darklyn during the reign of King Aegon I Targaryen.

Character

Ser Robin is remembered for being quick, strong, observant, and famed for his prowess with sword and shield. He was devoted to his king.[2]

History

Robin was chosen by Queen Visenya Targaryen to be one of the first knights of the Kingsguard when the order was founded in 10 AC by King Aegon I Targaryen.[1][2] Robin was the first of the eventual seven Darklyns who served in the Kingsguard.[3]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

When Brienne of Tarth sees the seven white swords displayed on the sign above the Seven Swords inn at Duskendale, she recognizes they represent the seven Darklyns who served in the Kingsguard,[3] including Robin Darklyn.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Fire & Blood, Three Heads Had the Dragon - Governance Under King Aegon I.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne II.