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[[File:Oathkeeper.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Jaime Lannister]] gifts Oathkeeper to [[Brienne of Tarth]].<br>Art by nejna]] | |||
[[File:VS Oathkeeper.jpg|350px|thumb|right|A depiction of Oathkeeper © Valyrian Steel]] | |||
[[File:VS Oathkeeper Pommel.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Oathkeeper's lion-headed pommel © Valyrian Steel]] | |||
== | :''For the ''Game of Thrones'' episode, see [[Oathkeeper (TV)]].'' | ||
Oathkeeper | '''Oathkeeper''' is a [[Valyrian steel]] [[longsword]], which is forged by [[Tobho Mott]]{{ref|ASOS|32}} from [[Eddard Stark]]'s [[greatsword]], [[Ice]], along with a smaller blade, [[Widow's Wail]]. | ||
==Appearance== | |||
{{See also|:Category:Images of Oathkeeper|l1=Images of Oathkeeper}} | |||
It has grey-black and red ripples through the steel, with the red almost as dark as the grey. Its scabbard glitters gold, and is decorated with a row of [[lion]]'s heads and smoldering red [[rubies]].{{ref|AFFC|4}} The pommel has a [[House Lannister|golden lion's]] head, with ruby eyes that shine like two red stars.{{ref|AFFC|42}} | |||
==Recent Events== | |||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | |||
Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] has the [[armorer]] [[Tobho Mott]] melt down [[Eddard Stark]]'s [[Valyrian steel]] [[greatsword]] [[Ice]], to make a sword for [[House Lannister]]. Mott has enough metal to make two swords, one [[longsword]] and [[Widow's Wail|a slightly smaller sword]]. He attempts to tint the swords crimson for the color of House Lannister, but the metal absorbs the color, resulting in ripples of nearly-black grey and red almost as dark as the grey.{{ref|ASOS|32}} | |||
Tywin presents the sword as a gift for his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]].{{ref|ASOS|62}} Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] tells Jaime that the gift is heartfelt, but Jaime thinks his father and uncle are mocking his missing hand.{{ref|ASOS|72}} Jaime instead gives the sword to [[Brienne of Tarth]], charging her with finding the whereabouts of [[Sansa Stark]], asking her to name the sword "Oathkeeper".{{ref|ASOS|72}} Jaime notes the appropriateness of protecting [[Eddard Stark]]'s daughter with his own steel.{{Ref|asos|72}} | |||
===''A Feast for Crows''=== | |||
[[Brienne of Tarth]] is initially reluctant to use Oathkeeper, considering it almost a "magic sword", but wields it to slay [[Pyg]] and [[Timeon]] at the [[Whispers]],{{ref|AFFC|20}} and [[Rorge]] at the [[inn at the crossroads]].{{ref|AFFC|37}} When she is captured by the [[brotherhood without banners]], they use the sword's appearance as evidence that Brienne serves [[House Lannister]], and [[Lady Stoneheart]] says it should be better named "Oathbreaker". She demands that Brienne take up the sword to keep her oath to [[Catelyn Stark]] and slay Jaime Lannister, or be hanged. Brienne initially refuses, but when she is being hanged and sees her friends dying, she screams "sword".{{ref|AFFC|42}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/6425/ Miscon Report (June 03, 2012)]</ref> | |||
===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | |||
Brienne appears at [[Pennytree]] while Jaime is camped there. She bears Oathkeeper, and tells Jaime that to fulfill her quest, Jaime must come alone with her to save [[Sansa Stark]] from the [[Hound]], claiming they are a day's ride away.{{ref|aDwD|48}} | |||
==Quotes== | |||
{{quote|Most [[Valyrian steel]] was a grey so dark it looked almost black, as was true here as well. But blended into the folds was a red so deep as the grey. The two colors lapped over one another without ever touching, each ripple distinct, like waves of night and blood upon some steely shore.{{ref|ASOS|32}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}} | |||
{{quote|This one was thicker and heavier, a half-inch wider and three inches longer, but they shared the same fine clean lines and the same distinctive color, the ripples of blood and night.{{ref|ASOS|32}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]], comparing Oathkeeper to [[Widow's Wail]]}} | |||
{{quote|There was a time that I would have given my right hand to wield a sword like that. Now it appears I have, so the blade is wasted on me. Take it.{{ref|ASOS|72}}|[[Jaime Lannister]], to [[Brienne of Tarth]]}} | |||
{{quote|Black and red the ripples ran, deep within the steel. Valyrian steel, spell-forged. It was a sword fit for a hero.{{ref|AFFC|4}}|[[Brienne of Tarth]]'s thoughts}} | |||
{{quote|She had failed [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]], had failed [[Catelyn Stark|Lady Catelyn]]. She must not fail [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]. He trusted me with his sword. He trusted me with his honor.{{ref|AFFC|4}}|[[Brienne of Tarth]]'s thoughts}} | |||
{{quote|Even the sound of it is sharper than an ordinary sword.{{ref|AFFC|20}}|[[Brienne of Tarth]]'s thoughts}} | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Swords]] | [[Category:Swords]] | ||
[[Category:Valyrian steel blades]] | |||
[[Category:House Lannister]] | |||
[[Category:House Tarth]] | |||
[[es:Guardajuramentos]] | |||
[[fr:Féale]] | |||
[[pt:Cumpridora de Promessas]] | |||
[[ru:Верный Клятве]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 15 July 2026
Art by nejna
- For the Game of Thrones episode, see Oathkeeper (TV).
Oathkeeper is a Valyrian steel longsword, which is forged by Tobho Mott[1] from Eddard Stark's greatsword, Ice, along with a smaller blade, Widow's Wail.
Appearance
[edit]It has grey-black and red ripples through the steel, with the red almost as dark as the grey. Its scabbard glitters gold, and is decorated with a row of lion's heads and smoldering red rubies.[2] The pommel has a golden lion's head, with ruby eyes that shine like two red stars.[3]
Recent Events
[edit]A Storm of Swords
[edit]Lord Tywin Lannister has the armorer Tobho Mott melt down Eddard Stark's Valyrian steel greatsword Ice, to make a sword for House Lannister. Mott has enough metal to make two swords, one longsword and a slightly smaller sword. He attempts to tint the swords crimson for the color of House Lannister, but the metal absorbs the color, resulting in ripples of nearly-black grey and red almost as dark as the grey.[1]
Tywin presents the sword as a gift for his elder son, Ser Jaime Lannister.[4] Ser Kevan Lannister tells Jaime that the gift is heartfelt, but Jaime thinks his father and uncle are mocking his missing hand.[5] Jaime instead gives the sword to Brienne of Tarth, charging her with finding the whereabouts of Sansa Stark, asking her to name the sword "Oathkeeper".[5] Jaime notes the appropriateness of protecting Eddard Stark's daughter with his own steel.[5]
A Feast for Crows
[edit]Brienne of Tarth is initially reluctant to use Oathkeeper, considering it almost a "magic sword", but wields it to slay Pyg and Timeon at the Whispers,[6] and Rorge at the inn at the crossroads.[7] When she is captured by the brotherhood without banners, they use the sword's appearance as evidence that Brienne serves House Lannister, and Lady Stoneheart says it should be better named "Oathbreaker". She demands that Brienne take up the sword to keep her oath to Catelyn Stark and slay Jaime Lannister, or be hanged. Brienne initially refuses, but when she is being hanged and sees her friends dying, she screams "sword".[3][8]
A Dance with Dragons
[edit]Brienne appears at Pennytree while Jaime is camped there. She bears Oathkeeper, and tells Jaime that to fulfill her quest, Jaime must come alone with her to save Sansa Stark from the Hound, claiming they are a day's ride away.[9]
Quotes
[edit]Most Valyrian steel was a grey so dark it looked almost black, as was true here as well. But blended into the folds was a red so deep as the grey. The two colors lapped over one another without ever touching, each ripple distinct, like waves of night and blood upon some steely shore.[1]
—Tyrion Lannister's thoughts
This one was thicker and heavier, a half-inch wider and three inches longer, but they shared the same fine clean lines and the same distinctive color, the ripples of blood and night.[1]
—Tyrion Lannister, comparing Oathkeeper to Widow's Wail
There was a time that I would have given my right hand to wield a sword like that. Now it appears I have, so the blade is wasted on me. Take it.[5]
Black and red the ripples ran, deep within the steel. Valyrian steel, spell-forged. It was a sword fit for a hero.[2]
—Brienne of Tarth's thoughts
She had failed Renly, had failed Lady Catelyn. She must not fail Jaime. He trusted me with his sword. He trusted me with his honor.[2]
—Brienne of Tarth's thoughts
Even the sound of it is sharper than an ordinary sword.[6]
—Brienne of Tarth's thoughts
References
[edit]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 4, Brienne I.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 42, Brienne VIII.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 62, Jaime VII.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 72, Jaime IX.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 20, Brienne IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 37, Brienne VII.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Miscon Report (June 03, 2012)
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 48, Jaime I.