The winter tourney at King's Landing was held at the capital in 253 AC,[1][2][3] a winter year.
History
The sixteen-year-old Barristan Selmy participated in the winter tourney as a mystery knight. He defeated both Prince Duncan Targaryen and Ser Duncan the Tall, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. King Aegon V Targaryen rewarded Barristan for his feats of prowess by granting him knighthood.[4] At the feast that night, ribs of wild boar were served, prepared the Dornish way with dragon peppers.[2]
Recent events
A Storm of Swords
Ser Jaime Lannister reads Barristan Selmy's entry in the White Book of the Kingsguard, which includes his accomplishments at the winter tourney.[4]
A Dance with Dragons
Ser Barristan Selmy recalls how King Aegon's sword felt on his shoulders when he was dubbed, and what he ate that night at the feast. He thinks he still recalls its taste far better than what he had eaten a few days ago.[2]
Quotes
He could still recall the touch of King Aegon's sword upon his shoulder, light as a maiden's kiss. His words had caught in his throat when he spoke his vows.[2]
—thoughts of Barristan Selmy
References
- ↑ See the Winter tourney at King's Landing calculation.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 55, The Queensguard.
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Duncan.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 67, Jaime VIII.