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| Allegiance = [[House Byrch]]<br>[[House Stokeworth]]
 
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| Culture = [[Crownlands]]
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| Date_of_Death = +/- [[300 AL]]
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| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]
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| Books = ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appendix)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appendix)
 
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Ser '''Balman Byrch''' is a member of [[House Byrch]] and the husband of [[Falyse Stokeworth]]. He has a thick blond mustache.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Cersei</ref> His wavy blond hair is receding and he has pot belly. He was once a renowned jouster and in his youth was considered one of the most handsome knights.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Cersei</ref> He has been married to Falyse for ten years, though it is rumored that he shuns his wife's bed, preferring virgins.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Tyrion</ref>
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Ser '''Balman Byrch''' is a [[knight]] from [[House Byrch]] and the husband of Lady [[Falyse Stokeworth]], the heir to [[Stokeworth]].
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==Appearance==
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He has a thick blond mustache. His wavy blond hair is receding and he has a pot belly.{{Ref|affc|7}}
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==History==
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He was once a renowned [[tourney]] jouster and in his youth was considered one of the most handsome [[knight]]s.{{Ref|affc|24}} He has been married to Falyse for ten years, though it is rumored that he shuns his wife's bed, preferring [[maiden]]s.{{Ref|asos|66}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Feast for Crows===
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ser Balman Byrch attended the funeral of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] with his wife, Falyse.
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Ser Balman Byrch attends the funeral of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] with his wife, [[Falyse Stokeworth|Falyse]].{{Ref|affc|7}}
  
When his good-sister [[Lollys Stokeworth]] delivered her bastard son, Lollys's husband [[Bronn]] named the child [[Tyrion Tanner|Tyrion]], after [[Tyrion Lannister]]. This incensed [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] to the point of believing Bronn to be a traitor, and so she sent Ser Balman to slay Bronn.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Cersei</ref> Balman, ever chivalrous, challenged Bronn to a duel, believing the former sellsword's lack of experience on horse should ensure his victory. Bronn used dirty tactics to win the duel, and slew Ser Balman, though not before extracting a confession from him that confirmed he was sent by the Queen.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Cersei</ref>
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Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] asks Ser Balman to ensure the death of his good-brother, [[Bronn]], after Bronn gives the [[bastard]] child of his wife [[Lollys Stokeworth]] the name [[Tyrion Tanner|Tyrion]], after [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|affc|24}} Although Cersei suggests that Bronn should suffer a mortal mishap,{{Ref|affc|24}} the chivalrous Balman challenges Bronn to a duel instead, believing the former [[sellsword]]'s lack of experience on horse will ensure his victory. However, Bronn drives his lance through the chest of Balman's horse, causing the horse to fall and crush Balman's legs. Putting a knife in Balman's eye, Bronn threatens Balman's wife [[Falyse Stokeworth|Falyse]] into leaving the [[Stokeworth|castle]]. Having been promised mercy by Bronn, Balman confesses to having been sent by the Queen Regent.{{Ref|affc|32}}
  
==References and Notes==
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==References==
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[[Category:House Byrch|Byrch, Balman]]
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[[Category:House Stokeworth|Byrch, Balman]]
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[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Byrch, Balman]]
 
[[Category:Nobles|Byrch, Balman]]
 
[[Category:Nobles|Byrch, Balman]]
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Byrch, Balman]]
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[[Category:Knights|Byrch, Balman]]
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[[Category:Followers and collaborators of Cersei Lannister|Byrch, Balman]]
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[[Category:Characters killed by Bronn|Byrch, Balman]]
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[[fr:Balmain Boulleau]]
 
[[fr:Balmain Boulleau]]
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Revision as of 14:02, 22 March 2019

House Byrch.svg
Balman Byrch
House Byrch.svg
Title Ser
Allegiances
Culture Crownlands
Died 300 AC
Stokeworth
Spouse Lady Falyse Stokeworth
Books

Ser Balman Byrch is a knight from House Byrch and the husband of Lady Falyse Stokeworth, the heir to Stokeworth.

Appearance

He has a thick blond mustache. His wavy blond hair is receding and he has a pot belly.[1]

History

He was once a renowned tourney jouster and in his youth was considered one of the most handsome knights.[2] He has been married to Falyse for ten years, though it is rumored that he shuns his wife's bed, preferring maidens.[3]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

Ser Balman Byrch attends the funeral of Lord Tywin Lannister with his wife, Falyse.[1]

Queen Regent Cersei Lannister asks Ser Balman to ensure the death of his good-brother, Bronn, after Bronn gives the bastard child of his wife Lollys Stokeworth the name Tyrion, after Tyrion Lannister.[2] Although Cersei suggests that Bronn should suffer a mortal mishap,[2] the chivalrous Balman challenges Bronn to a duel instead, believing the former sellsword's lack of experience on horse will ensure his victory. However, Bronn drives his lance through the chest of Balman's horse, causing the horse to fall and crush Balman's legs. Putting a knife in Balman's eye, Bronn threatens Balman's wife Falyse into leaving the castle. Having been promised mercy by Bronn, Balman confesses to having been sent by the Queen Regent.[4]

References