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| | | arms = Butterwell | ||
| title = Lord | |||
| image_caption = | | firstname = Ambrose | ||
| lastname = Butterwell | |||
| image = File: Ambrose Butterwell TMK comic.png | |||
| image_caption = Ambrose Butterwell, by Mike S. Miller | |||
| Alias = Old Milkblood<br>The lord of cows<br>Lord Butterbutt | | Alias = Old Milkblood<br>The lord of cows<br>Lord Butterbutt | ||
| Title = Lord of | | Title = [[Lord of Whitewalls]]<br>[[Master of coin]]<br>[[Hand of the King]] | ||
| Allegiance = [[House Butterwell]]<br>[[House Targaryen]]<br>[[House Blackfyre]] | | Allegiance = [[House Butterwell]]<br>[[House Targaryen]]<br>[[House Blackfyre]] | ||
| Race = | | Race = | ||
| Culture = [[Rivermen]] | | Culture = [[Rivermen]] | ||
| Spouse = | | Spouse = 1<sup>st</sup>: Unknown<br>2<sup>nd</sup>: [[Lady Butterwell]] | ||
| Issue = Three sons<br>Three daughters | |||
| Place_of_Birth = | | Place_of_Birth = | ||
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date| | | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|161}} or {{Date|162}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Ambrose Butterwell|Ambrose Butterwell]] calculation.''</ref><ref group="N">The app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' states that [[Whitewalls]] is Ambrose's place of birth. However, this is incorrect as the castle was only built around a decade after Ambrose's birth. As things stand, no location can be pointed out for Ambrose's birth place yet.</ref> | ||
| Place_of_Death = | | Place_of_Death = | ||
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'''Ambrose Butterwell''' was Lord of [[Whitewalls]] and head of [[House Butterwell]] during the reigns of | '''Ambrose Butterwell''' was the Lord of [[Whitewalls]] and the head of [[House Butterwell]] during the reigns of Kings [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon IV]],{{Ref|TMK}} [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron II]],{{Ref|TSS}} and [[Aerys I Targaryen]].{{Ref|TMK}} He served as [[master of coin]] for Aegon IV{{Ref|TMK}} and later as [[Hand of the King]] for Daeron II.{{Ref|TSS}} | ||
==Appearance and Character== | ==Appearance and Character== | ||
Ambrose Butterwell was renowned for his wit, but considered to be a failure as a Hand.{{Ref|ASOS|54}} | When he married his [[Lady Butterwell|second wife]] in {{Date|212}}, the fifty-year-old Ambrose had heavy jowls and thin flaxen hair.{{Ref|TMK}} | ||
Either Lord Ambrose Butterwell or [[Lord Butterwell (grandfather of Ambrose)|his grandfather]] was renowned for his wit, but considered to be a failure as a Hand.{{Ref|ASOS|54}}{{Refn|group="N"|Maester [[Pylos]] does not specify which Lord Butterwell was renowned for his wit but considered a failure as Hand. Lord Ambrose Butterwell was considered to have done a "dismal job" as Hand{{Ref|TSS}} and was dismissed for his suspicious failures in the early days of the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} While not much is known of his grandsire's tenure as Hand, he was among the men whom Aegon IV chose not for nobility, honesty, or wisdom, but their ability to amuse and flatter him.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}}} | |||
Ambrose was very rich and said to be a pious man.{{Ref|TMK}} Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]] disliked him, however, considering him to be a craven, as did Ser [[Brynden Rivers]].{{Ref|TMK}} Lord Butterwell disliked taking risks and was an indecisive man, letting himself be swayed by those around him, namely his son-in-law Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], commander of his garrison.{{Ref|TMK}} | |||
Lord Butterwell wore a [[damask]] tunic and had a large and lavish bedchamber at [[Whitewalls]].{{ref|TMK}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Lord Ambrose was [[master of coin]] under King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]].{{Ref|TMK}} He was raised to [[Hand of the King]] under Aegon's successor, King [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron II]], for a short time, but his ability to lead was questioned when his attempt to deal with the burgeoning [[First Blackfyre Rebellion|Blackfyre Rebellion]] failed miserably.{{Ref|TSS}} He was replaced by Lord [[Lord Hayford|Hayford]].{{Ref|TSS}} | Lord Ambrose was [[master of coin]] under King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]].{{Ref|TMK}} He was raised to [[Hand of the King]] under Aegon's successor, King [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron II]], for a short time, but his ability to lead was questioned when his attempt to deal with the burgeoning [[First Blackfyre Rebellion|Blackfyre Rebellion]] failed miserably.{{Ref|TSS}} He was thus replaced by Lord [[Lord Hayford|Hayford]].{{Ref|TSS}} Ambrose attempted to keep one foot in each camp during the rebellion, sending his eldest son to fight for King Daeron II and his second son to fight for [[Daemon I Blackfyre|Daemon Blackfyre]], while he remained home with his full strength.{{Ref|TMK}} Both sons perished at the [[Battle of the Redgrass Field]], and Ambrose's youngest son died of the [[Great Spring Sickness]].{{Ref|TMK}} | ||
Lord | With his sons dead and his daughters married off, Lord Butterwell despaired of siring a new son, or risked his name dying with him. In {{Date|212}}, the recently-widowed Lord Butterwell hosted a [[wedding tourney at Whitewalls]] to celebrate his [[marriage]] to [[Lady Butterwell|a daughter]] of [[House Frey]], but the tourney was also secretly an attempt to foment the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]] in the name of [[Daemon II Blackfyre]]. The winner would receive the [[dragon egg]] that had been given to Ambrose's [[Butterwell (Hand of the King)|grandfather]] by King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]. However, the egg was stolen from [[Whitewalls]] before it could be awarded.{{Ref|TMK}} | ||
Egg, the squire of Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] and secretly Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] in disguise, attempted to send a message to his father, Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]], by presenting his father's ring to Maester [[Lothar]] and asking to send a [[raven]]. After being informed, Lord Ambrose brought the boy to the castle sept with a few loyal guardsmen; most of the Butterwell garrison were supportive of Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], their commander and Ambrose's treasonous son-in-law. Aegon bluffed Ambrose by claiming that he was a spy and that an army was coming, so [[Lord Frey]] departed Whitewalls with his retinue and Ambrose recanted his allegiance to [[House Blackfyre]]. Duncan slew Tom Heddle in the sept when he attempted to take Aegon into custody. Ambrose then departed Whitewalls with Aegon, who was instructed by Duncan to escape when he could.{{ref|TMK}} | |||
However, before Lords Butterwell and Frey could get far, Lord [[Brynden Rivers]] appeared with an army to put an end to the nascent rebellion. Lord Ambrose lost Whitewalls (which was razed and the earth salted), and was only allowed to keep a tenth of [[House Butterwell]]'s fortunes along with his head and his new bride.{{Ref|TMK}} | |||
==Recent Events== | |||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | |||
Maester [[Pylos]] mentions a Lord Butterwell among the men who failed as [[Hand of the King]], but it is unknown if he is referring to Ambrose or [[Lord Butterwell (grandfather of Ambrose)|his grandfather]].{{ref|ASOS|54}} | |||
==Quotes by Ambrose== | |||
{{Quote|'''Ambrose''': [[Gormon Peake|Peake]]. This was all his doing, I swear it by [[Faith of the Seven|the Seven]]. May the gods strike me down if I am false. He told me whom I must invite and who must be excluded, and he brought [[Daemon II Blackfyre|this boy pretender]] here. I never wanted to be part of [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion|any treason]], you must believe me. [[Tommard Heddle|Tom Heddle]] now, he urged me on, I will not deny it. My goodson, married to my eldest daughter, but I will not lie, he was part of this.<br>'''Aegon''': He is your champion. If he was in this, so were you.{{Ref|TMK}}|Ambrose and [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]}} | |||
{{Quote|'''Ambrose''': No, no, I want no more part of Lord [[Gormon Peake|Peake]] or [[Daemon II Blackfyre|his pretender]]. I will not fight.<br> | |||
'''Tommard''': Craven.{{Ref|TMK}}|Ambrose and [[Tommard Heddle]]}} | |||
==Quotes about Ambrose== | |||
{{quote|'''Aegon''': Lord Butterwell was the [[master of coin]] when King [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon]] sat the [[Iron Throne]]. King [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron]] made him [[Hand of the King|Hand]], but not for long. His arms are undy green and white and yellow, ser.<br>'''Duncan''': Is he a friend of [[Maekar I Targaryen|your father]]?<br>'''Aegon''': My father never liked him. In [[First Blackfyre Rebellion|the Rebellion]], Lord Butterwell's second son fought for [[Daemon I Blackfyre|the pretender]] and his eldest for the king. That way he was certain to be on the winning side. Lord Butterwell didn't fight for anyone.<br>'''Duncan''': Some might call that prudent.<br>'''Aegon''': My father calls it craven.{{ref|TMK}}|[[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] and [[Duncan the Tall]]}} | |||
{{quote|'''Kyle''': Lord Butterwell is said to have the best [[wine]]s north of the [[Arbor]]. He was once the [[Hand of the King|King's Hand]], as [[Lord Butterwell (grandfather of Ambrose)|his father's father]] was before him, and he is said to be a pious man besides, and very rich.<br>'''Maynard''': His wealth is all from [[cow]]s. He ought to take a swollen udder for his arms.{{ref|TMK}}|[[Kyle the Cat]] and [[Maynard Plumm]]}} | |||
{{quote|[[Treason]] is no less vile because the traitor proves a craven. I have heard your bleatings, Lord Ambrose, and I believe one word in ten. On that account I will allow you to retain a tenth part of your fortune. You may keep [[Lady Butterwell|your wife]] as well. I wish you joy of her.{{Ref|TMK}}|[[Brynden Rivers]] to Ambrose}} | |||
==Family== | ==Family== | ||
{{Butterwell tree}} | {{Butterwell tree}} | ||
==Notes== | |||
{{Notes}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Ambrose Butterwell was the Lord of Whitewalls and the head of House Butterwell during the reigns of Kings Aegon IV,[2] Daeron II,[3] and Aerys I Targaryen.[2] He served as master of coin for Aegon IV[2] and later as Hand of the King for Daeron II.[3]
Appearance and Character
[edit]When he married his second wife in 212 AC, the fifty-year-old Ambrose had heavy jowls and thin flaxen hair.[2]
Either Lord Ambrose Butterwell or his grandfather was renowned for his wit, but considered to be a failure as a Hand.[4][N 2]
Ambrose was very rich and said to be a pious man.[2] Prince Maekar Targaryen disliked him, however, considering him to be a craven, as did Ser Brynden Rivers.[2] Lord Butterwell disliked taking risks and was an indecisive man, letting himself be swayed by those around him, namely his son-in-law Ser Tommard Heddle, commander of his garrison.[2]
Lord Butterwell wore a damask tunic and had a large and lavish bedchamber at Whitewalls.[2]
History
[edit]Lord Ambrose was master of coin under King Aegon IV Targaryen.[2] He was raised to Hand of the King under Aegon's successor, King Daeron II, for a short time, but his ability to lead was questioned when his attempt to deal with the burgeoning Blackfyre Rebellion failed miserably.[3] He was thus replaced by Lord Hayford.[3] Ambrose attempted to keep one foot in each camp during the rebellion, sending his eldest son to fight for King Daeron II and his second son to fight for Daemon Blackfyre, while he remained home with his full strength.[2] Both sons perished at the Battle of the Redgrass Field, and Ambrose's youngest son died of the Great Spring Sickness.[2]
With his sons dead and his daughters married off, Lord Butterwell despaired of siring a new son, or risked his name dying with him. In 212 AC, the recently-widowed Lord Butterwell hosted a wedding tourney at Whitewalls to celebrate his marriage to a daughter of House Frey, but the tourney was also secretly an attempt to foment the Second Blackfyre Rebellion in the name of Daemon II Blackfyre. The winner would receive the dragon egg that had been given to Ambrose's grandfather by King Aegon IV Targaryen. However, the egg was stolen from Whitewalls before it could be awarded.[2]
Egg, the squire of Ser Duncan the Tall and secretly Prince Aegon Targaryen in disguise, attempted to send a message to his father, Prince Maekar Targaryen, by presenting his father's ring to Maester Lothar and asking to send a raven. After being informed, Lord Ambrose brought the boy to the castle sept with a few loyal guardsmen; most of the Butterwell garrison were supportive of Ser Tommard Heddle, their commander and Ambrose's treasonous son-in-law. Aegon bluffed Ambrose by claiming that he was a spy and that an army was coming, so Lord Frey departed Whitewalls with his retinue and Ambrose recanted his allegiance to House Blackfyre. Duncan slew Tom Heddle in the sept when he attempted to take Aegon into custody. Ambrose then departed Whitewalls with Aegon, who was instructed by Duncan to escape when he could.[2]
However, before Lords Butterwell and Frey could get far, Lord Brynden Rivers appeared with an army to put an end to the nascent rebellion. Lord Ambrose lost Whitewalls (which was razed and the earth salted), and was only allowed to keep a tenth of House Butterwell's fortunes along with his head and his new bride.[2]
Recent Events
[edit]A Storm of Swords
[edit]Maester Pylos mentions a Lord Butterwell among the men who failed as Hand of the King, but it is unknown if he is referring to Ambrose or his grandfather.[4]
Quotes by Ambrose
[edit]Ambrose: Peake. This was all his doing, I swear it by the Seven. May the gods strike me down if I am false. He told me whom I must invite and who must be excluded, and he brought this boy pretender here. I never wanted to be part of any treason, you must believe me. Tom Heddle now, he urged me on, I will not deny it. My goodson, married to my eldest daughter, but I will not lie, he was part of this.
Aegon: He is your champion. If he was in this, so were you.[2]—Ambrose and Aegon Targaryen
Ambrose: No, no, I want no more part of Lord Peake or his pretender. I will not fight.
Tommard: Craven.[2]—Ambrose and Tommard Heddle
Quotes about Ambrose
[edit]Aegon: Lord Butterwell was the master of coin when King Aegon sat the Iron Throne. King Daeron made him Hand, but not for long. His arms are undy green and white and yellow, ser.
Duncan: Is he a friend of your father?
Aegon: My father never liked him. In the Rebellion, Lord Butterwell's second son fought for the pretender and his eldest for the king. That way he was certain to be on the winning side. Lord Butterwell didn't fight for anyone.
Duncan: Some might call that prudent.
Aegon: My father calls it craven.[2]
Kyle: Lord Butterwell is said to have the best wines north of the Arbor. He was once the King's Hand, as his father's father was before him, and he is said to be a pious man besides, and very rich.
Maynard: His wealth is all from cows. He ought to take a swollen udder for his arms.[2]
Treason is no less vile because the traitor proves a craven. I have heard your bleatings, Lord Ambrose, and I believe one word in ten. On that account I will allow you to retain a tenth part of your fortune. You may keep your wife as well. I wish you joy of her.[2]
—Brynden Rivers to Ambrose
Family
[edit]| Lord Butterwell | Unknown wife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unknown wife | Son | Three daughters | Aegon IV Targaryen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lady Frey | Ambrose | Unknown first wife | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three sons | Eldest daughter | Tommard Heddle | Daughter | Lord Risley | Daughter | Lord Costayne | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes
[edit]- ↑ The app A World of Ice and Fire states that Whitewalls is Ambrose's place of birth. However, this is incorrect as the castle was only built around a decade after Ambrose's birth. As things stand, no location can be pointed out for Ambrose's birth place yet.
- ↑ Maester Pylos does not specify which Lord Butterwell was renowned for his wit but considered a failure as Hand. Lord Ambrose Butterwell was considered to have done a "dismal job" as Hand[3] and was dismissed for his suspicious failures in the early days of the First Blackfyre Rebellion.[5] While not much is known of his grandsire's tenure as Hand, he was among the men whom Aegon IV chose not for nobility, honesty, or wisdom, but their ability to amuse and flatter him.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ See the Ambrose Butterwell calculation.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.