Benfred Tallhart
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Allegiance | House Tallhart |
Culture | Northmen |
Born | After 281 AC |
Died |
299 AC Stony Shore |
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Benfred Tallhart is the eldest son and heir of Ser Helman Tallhart, the head of House Tallhart.
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Appearance
Benfred is tall, noisy and abrupt. He is described as a big, bluff, loud boy, with a thick neck.[1][2]
History
During his visits to Winterfell, Benfred was often found in the company of Robb Stark and Theon Greyjoy.
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
When Helman Tallhart departs Torrhen's Square for Moat Cailin to join Robb Stark, he leaves Benfred at home. Hellman names Benfred's uncle, Leobald, as castellan.[1]
A Clash of Kings
Excited by Robb Stark's success during the War of the Five Kings, Benfred surrounds himself with a company of lances called the Wild Hares.[1]
Benfred and his company ride out to the Stony Shore to see if the rumors of ironborn raiding are true. They do not expect that the enemy will have many men and do not send scouts ahead. Theon Greyjoy and his ironmen easily surprise and defeat the Wild Hares. The wounded Benfred refuses to answer any questions, calls Theon a traitor and spits on him. For this Aeron Greyjoy has him drowned.[2]
Family
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 16, Bran II.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 37, Theon III.