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| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
 
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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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| Books = ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appendix)
 
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Ser '''Balman Byrch''' is a [[knight]] from [[House Byrch]] and the husband of Lady [[Falyse Stokeworth]], the heir to [[Stokeworth]].
 
Ser '''Balman Byrch''' is a [[knight]] from [[House Byrch]] and the husband of Lady [[Falyse Stokeworth]], the heir to [[Stokeworth]].
  
==Appearance==
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==Appearance and Character==
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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Balman has a thick blond mustache. His wavy blond hair is receding and he has a pot belly.{{Ref|AFFC|24}} He enjoys food and drink, including [[hippocras]].{{ref|AFFC|24}}
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Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] thinks that Balman is a fool.{{ref|AFFC|24}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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}}
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Ser Balman was once a renowned [[tourney]] jouster, and in his youth he was considered one of the most handsome [[knight]]s.{{Ref|AFFC|24}} He jousted in the [[tourney at Lannisport]] in {{Date|289}} after [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]], as well as in a tourney at [[Duskendale]] in {{date|294}}.{{ref|AFFC|24}}
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Balman has been married to Falyse for ten years, and they have no children. It is rumored that Balman shuns his wife's bed, preferring [[maiden]]s.{{Ref|ASOS|66}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ser Balman Byrch attends the funeral of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] with his wife, [[Falyse Stokeworth|Falyse]].{{Ref|affc|7}}
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Ser Balman and his wife, [[Falyse Stokeworth]], attend the funeral of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] in [[King's Landing]]. Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] is offended when they inform her that Lady [[Tanda Stokeworth]], mother of Falyse and the pregnant [[Lollys Stokeworth]], would like to name Lollys's [[bastard]] child after Cersei's late father if a boy is born.{{ref|AFFC|7}}
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When Lollys gives birth to a son, her husband, Ser [[Bronn|Bronn of the Blackwater]], names the child [[Tyrion Tanner]].{{ref|AFFC|24}}{{ref|ADWD|Appendix}} Cersei is offended that Bronn named the child after her despised younger brother, [[Tyrion Lannister]]. Falyse and Balman return to the capital from [[Stokeworth|Castle Stokeworth]], and during the journey they are turned away from [[Rosby]] and are disgusted by [[sparrows]] they encounter. Claiming she fears that Tyrion Lannister will attempt to have Bronn assassinate her son, King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]], Cersei manipulates Balman into a conspiracy to kill Bronn.{{ref|AFFC|24}}
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Although Cersei expects that Bronn will suffer a mortal hunting mishap, the chivalrous Balman instead challenges Bronn to a duel at Castle Stokeworth, 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 animal to fall and crush Balman's legs. In return for Bronn's promise of mercy, Balman confesses Cersei's involvement. Balman cries out for help from Maester [[Frenken]], and Bronn kills him with a knife to the eye. Falyse orders for Bonn to be seized, but Bronn's supporters instead force Falyse to flee Stokeworth. A despondent Falyse begs Cersei for aid in recovering Stokeworth, but the queen instead allows [[Qyburn]] to experiment on the widow to prevent from Falyse from telling tales.{{Ref|AFFC|32}}
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==Quotes by Balman==
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{{Quote|'''Cersei''': I tell you truly, I have grave doubts about Ser [[Bronn|Bronn of the Blackwater]].<br>
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'''Falyse''': The man is insolent, Your Grace. Uncouth and foul-mouthed.<br>
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'''Balman''': He is no [[true knight]].<br>
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'''Cersei''': No. And you are a man who would know true knighthood.{{ref|AFFC|24}}|[[Cersei Lannister]], [[Falyse Stokeworth]], and Balman}}
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==Quotes about Balman==
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{{Quote|As a catspaw he leaves much to be desired, she reflected. Still, he should serve.{{ref|AFFC|24}}|thoughts of [[Cersei Lannister]]}}
  
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}}
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{{Quote|[[Falyse Stokeworth|Your]] cretin of a husband wrote his own death warrant.{{ref|AFFC|32}}|thoughts of [[Cersei Lannister]]}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 17:32, 23 September 2021

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 and Character

Balman has a thick blond mustache. His wavy blond hair is receding and he has a pot belly.[1] He enjoys food and drink, including hippocras.[1]

Queen Cersei Lannister thinks that Balman is a fool.[1]

History

Ser Balman was once a renowned tourney jouster, and in his youth he was considered one of the most handsome knights.[1] He jousted in the tourney at Lannisport in 289 AC after Greyjoy's Rebellion, as well as in a tourney at Duskendale in 294 AC.[1]

Balman has been married to Falyse for ten years, and they have no children. It is rumored that Balman shuns his wife's bed, preferring maidens.[2]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

Ser Balman and his wife, Falyse Stokeworth, attend the funeral of Lord Tywin Lannister in King's Landing. Queen Regent Cersei Lannister is offended when they inform her that Lady Tanda Stokeworth, mother of Falyse and the pregnant Lollys Stokeworth, would like to name Lollys's bastard child after Cersei's late father if a boy is born.[3]

When Lollys gives birth to a son, her husband, Ser Bronn of the Blackwater, names the child Tyrion Tanner.[1][4] Cersei is offended that Bronn named the child after her despised younger brother, Tyrion Lannister. Falyse and Balman return to the capital from Castle Stokeworth, and during the journey they are turned away from Rosby and are disgusted by sparrows they encounter. Claiming she fears that Tyrion Lannister will attempt to have Bronn assassinate her son, King Tommen I Baratheon, Cersei manipulates Balman into a conspiracy to kill Bronn.[1]

Although Cersei expects that Bronn will suffer a mortal hunting mishap, the chivalrous Balman instead challenges Bronn to a duel at Castle Stokeworth, 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 animal to fall and crush Balman's legs. In return for Bronn's promise of mercy, Balman confesses Cersei's involvement. Balman cries out for help from Maester Frenken, and Bronn kills him with a knife to the eye. Falyse orders for Bonn to be seized, but Bronn's supporters instead force Falyse to flee Stokeworth. A despondent Falyse begs Cersei for aid in recovering Stokeworth, but the queen instead allows Qyburn to experiment on the widow to prevent from Falyse from telling tales.[5]

Quotes by Balman

Cersei: I tell you truly, I have grave doubts about Ser Bronn of the Blackwater.

Falyse: The man is insolent, Your Grace. Uncouth and foul-mouthed.
Balman: He is no true knight.

Cersei: No. And you are a man who would know true knighthood.[1]

Quotes about Balman

As a catspaw he leaves much to be desired, she reflected. Still, he should serve.[1]

—thoughts of Cersei Lannister

Your cretin of a husband wrote his own death warrant.[5]

—thoughts of Cersei Lannister

References