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Ser '''Creighton Longbough''' is a [[hedge knight]]. His coat of arms is a green field with a brown chief.{{Ref|AFFC|4}} His traveling partner is Ser [[Illifer|Illifer the Penniless]].{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
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Ser '''Creighton Longbough''' is a [[hedge knight]]. His coat of arms is a green field with a brown chief.{{Ref|AFFC|4}} His traveling partner is Ser [[Illifer the Penniless]].{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
  
==Appearance & Character==
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==Appearance and Character==
Ser Creighton has a big belly that strains at the laces of his potted doeskin jerkin. He has a shaggy, untrimmed beard the colour of old gold that covers his cheeks and chin. He is nearsighted and squints on occasion. He is younger than Ser [[Illifer]] who is around sixty. He is courteous.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
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Ser Creighton has a big belly that strains at the laces of his potted doeskin jerkin. He has a shaggy, untrimmed beard the color of old gold that covers his cheeks and chin. Creighton is nearsighted and squints on occasion. He is younger than Ser [[Illifer the Penniless]], who is around sixty.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
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Creighton is a courteous man who strives to be a [[true knight]]. He is a follower of [[Faith of the Seven|the Faith]] and is distrustful of the [[north]].{{Ref|AFFC|4}} Creighton claims that singers sing of his fame.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
 
   
 
   
He rides a swaybacked brown gelding with rheumy eyes, according to him his steed served him well enough in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. There is a deep gouge in his shield made by a battle-axe.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
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The hedge knight rides a swaybacked brown gelding with rheumy eyes. There is a deep gouge in his shield made by a battle-axe. Creighton claims to be able to fight either hand, but [[Brienne Tarth]] and Ser [[Shadrich]] are skeptical of his prowess.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
 
 
==History==
 
Creighton claims that he is famous, and that the singers sing of him.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
 
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
According to Creighton, he did great carnage on the Blackwater and won a dozen ransoms. He claims to have slain Ser [[Herbert Bolling]] and eleven other fearsome knights during the battle, and to have fought an epic battle with the [[Knight of the Red Chicken]].{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
 
 
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Creighton is raveling to [[Duskendale]] with Ser [[Illifer|Illifer the Penniless]], when he comes upon [[Brienne Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]]. Ser Creighton offers to share their trout and fire with her and escort her to Duskendale. When Illifer recognizes Brienne and accuses her of having slain [[Renly Baratheon]] and Brienne swears most sincerely by [[Faith of the Seven|the Seven]] that she had not done the deed, Creighton remarks that she swears well for a woman. The next morning, as they break their fast, Creighton regales Brienne with his exploits at the Blackwater.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
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According to Creighton, he did great carnage in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] and won a dozen ransoms. He claims to have slain Ser [[Herbert Bolling]] and eleven other fearsome knights during the battle, and to have fought an epic battle with the [[Knight of the Red Chicken]]. His steed served him will.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
 
 
Creighton and Illifer continue onwards to Duskendale with Brienne. They come upon a merchant named [[Hibald]], his serving men and a hedge knight in his employ, Ser [[Shadrich]], all heading in the same direction. Creighton suggests riding together as three blades are better than one, to which Hibald agrees.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
 
 
 
As night gathers the party comes upon the [[Old Stone Bridge]] inn, where Creighton owes the innkeeper, [[Naggle]], seven silver stags. When Creighton and Illifer have no coin, Brienne offers to pay for a room for the two men, and buys them goat to eat.{{Ref|AFFC|4}} After Creighton and the others have gone to bed and the inn is quiet, [[Brienne Tarth|Brienne]] gathers her things and heads out alone for [[Duskendale]], asking a silent pardon of Ser Creighton and Ser Illifer as she mounts her bay mare.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
 
 
 
==Quotes==
 
{{Quote|I have the honour to be Ser Creighton, of whom the singers sing … you will have heard of my deeds on the [[Battle of the Blackwater|Blackwater]], mayhaps.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}|Ser Creighton, introducing himself to [[Brienne of Tarth]]}}
 
  
{{Quote|A [[true knight]] must defend the gentler sex.|Ser Creighton}}
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While en route to [[Duskendale]], Creighton and his companion, Ser [[Illifer the Penniless]], are met by [[Brienne Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]]. Creighton offers to share their trout and fire with her and insists upon escorting her to Duskendale. During the night, Creighton warns away six armed men. The next morning, as they break their fast, Creighton regales Brienne with his exploits at the Blackwater.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
  
{{Quote|A [[true knight]] is the only shield a maiden needs.|Ser Creighton}}
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Creighton and Illifer continue on to Duskendale with Brienne. They come upon a merchant named [[Hibald]], his serving men, and a hedge knight in his employ, Ser [[Shadrich]], all heading in the same direction. Creighton suggests riding together as three blades are better than one, to which Hibald agrees.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
  
{{Quote|A sword is only as good as the man who wields it.|Ser Creighton}}
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As night gathers the party comes upon the [[Old Stone Bridge]], where Creighton owes seven silver stags to the innkeeper, [[Naggle]]. When Creighton and Illifer have no coin, Brienne offers to pay for a room for the two men, and buys them goat to eat. After Creighton and the others have gone to bed and the inn is quiet, Brienne gathers her things and rides out alone for Duskendale, asking a silent pardon of the hedge knights.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}
  
{{Quote|When swords clash, you shall ne’er find Ser Creighton Longbough to the rear.{{Ref|aFfC|4}}|Ser Creighton}}
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==Quotes by Creighton==
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{{Quote|I have the honor to be Ser Creighton, of whom the singers sing ... you will have heard of my deeds on the [[Battle of the Blackwater|Blackwater]], mayhaps.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}|Creighton to [[Brienne Tarth]]}}
  
{{Quote|As it happens, I fight as well with either hand.|Ser Creighton, on fighting with his off hand}}
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{{Quote|A sword is only as good as the man who wields it.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}|Creighton to [[Brienne Tarth]]}}
  
{{Quote|I showed them a glimpse of my steel and told them to be along their way. Rough fellows, by the look o' them, and desperate too, but ne’er so desperate as to trifle with Ser Creighton Longbough.|Ser Creighton, regaling [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]]}}
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{{Quote|When swords clash, you shall ne'er find Ser Creighton Longbough to the rear.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}|Creighton to [[Brienne Tarth]]}}
  
{{Quote|What sort of a man would slay a holy septon?|Ser Creighton}}
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{{quote|'''Hibald''': As to portly [[knight]]s, it is hard for any honest man to keep his belly round when so many lack for food ... though your Ser Creighton has not hungered, it would seem.<br>
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'''Creighton''': I have big bones.{{ref|AFFC|4}}|[[Hibald]] and Creighton}}
  
==Quotes about Ser Creighton==
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==Quotes about Creighton==
{{Quote|If there was a song about Ser Creighton, it was not one [[Brienne Tarth|Brienne]] had heard.{{Ref|aFfC|4}}}}
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{{Quote|If there was a song about Ser Creighton, it was not one Brienne had heard.{{Ref|aFfC|4}}|thoughts of [[Brienne Tarth]]}}
  
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 17:27, 31 May 2019

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Creighton Longbough
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Alias Creigh
Title Ser
Born or between 240 AC and 249 AC[1]
Personal arms A green field with a brown chief
(Vert a chief brunâtre)
Book A Feast for Crows (appears)

Ser Creighton Longbough is a hedge knight. His coat of arms is a green field with a brown chief.[2] His traveling partner is Ser Illifer the Penniless.[2]

Appearance and Character

Ser Creighton has a big belly that strains at the laces of his potted doeskin jerkin. He has a shaggy, untrimmed beard the color of old gold that covers his cheeks and chin. Creighton is nearsighted and squints on occasion. He is younger than Ser Illifer the Penniless, who is around sixty.[2]

Creighton is a courteous man who strives to be a true knight. He is a follower of the Faith and is distrustful of the north.[2] Creighton claims that singers sing of his fame.[2]

The hedge knight rides a swaybacked brown gelding with rheumy eyes. There is a deep gouge in his shield made by a battle-axe. Creighton claims to be able to fight either hand, but Brienne Tarth and Ser Shadrich are skeptical of his prowess.[2]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

According to Creighton, he did great carnage in the Battle of the Blackwater and won a dozen ransoms. He claims to have slain Ser Herbert Bolling and eleven other fearsome knights during the battle, and to have fought an epic battle with the Knight of the Red Chicken. His steed served him will.[2]

While en route to Duskendale, Creighton and his companion, Ser Illifer the Penniless, are met by Brienne of Tarth. Creighton offers to share their trout and fire with her and insists upon escorting her to Duskendale. During the night, Creighton warns away six armed men. The next morning, as they break their fast, Creighton regales Brienne with his exploits at the Blackwater.[2]

Creighton and Illifer continue on to Duskendale with Brienne. They come upon a merchant named Hibald, his serving men, and a hedge knight in his employ, Ser Shadrich, all heading in the same direction. Creighton suggests riding together as three blades are better than one, to which Hibald agrees.[2]

As night gathers the party comes upon the Old Stone Bridge, where Creighton owes seven silver stags to the innkeeper, Naggle. When Creighton and Illifer have no coin, Brienne offers to pay for a room for the two men, and buys them goat to eat. After Creighton and the others have gone to bed and the inn is quiet, Brienne gathers her things and rides out alone for Duskendale, asking a silent pardon of the hedge knights.[2]

Quotes by Creighton

I have the honor to be Ser Creighton, of whom the singers sing ... you will have heard of my deeds on the Blackwater, mayhaps.[2]

—Creighton to Brienne Tarth

A sword is only as good as the man who wields it.[2]

—Creighton to Brienne Tarth

When swords clash, you shall ne'er find Ser Creighton Longbough to the rear.[2]

—Creighton to Brienne Tarth

Hibald: As to portly knights, it is hard for any honest man to keep his belly round when so many lack for food ... though your Ser Creighton has not hungered, it would seem.
Creighton: I have big bones.[2]

Hibald and Creighton

Quotes about Creighton

If there was a song about Ser Creighton, it was not one Brienne had heard.[2]

—thoughts of Brienne Tarth

References