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− | The '''Holy Hundred''' is a group of one hundred soldiers sworn to the [[Faith of the Seven]], active during the [[War of the Five Kings]]. They are led by Ser [[Bonifer Hasty]], known as Bonifer the Good.{{ref|AFFC|27}} | + | The '''Holy Hundred''' is a group of one hundred soldiers pious in their faith to [[Faith of the Seven|the Seven]],<ref group="N">While the Holy Hundred contains Faithful soldiers, as a group it is not actually sworn to the [[Faith of the Seven]], since the [[Faith Militant]] was outlawed in {{date|48}}.</ref> active during the [[War of the Five Kings]]. They are led by Ser [[Bonifer Hasty]], known as Bonifer the Good, are well-disciplined, and have a spotless reputation.{{ref|AFFC|27}} |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ||
− | The Holy Hundred lose fourteen men fighting on behalf of | + | Ser Bonifer Hasty and the Holy Hundred join King [[Renly Baratheon]] at the beginning of the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{Ref|awoiaf| Bonifer Hasty}} Upon Renly's [[Siege of Storm's End (299)|death at Storm's End]], they switch loyalties to King [[Stannis Baratheon]]. The Holy Hundred lose fourteen men fighting on behalf of Stannis at the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], bringing their number down to eighty-six.{{ref|AFFC|27}} After the battle, Bonifer and his soldiers submit to King [[Joffrey Baratheon]].{{ref|ACOK|65}} |
===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
After the Battle of the Blackwater, the Holy Hundred join Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]'s force, which is sent into the [[Riverlands]] to bring an end to the fighting. They are assigned to garrison [[Harrenhal]] when Ser Bonifer is named castellan in Lord [[Petyr Baelish]]'s absence.{{ref|AFFC|27}} | After the Battle of the Blackwater, the Holy Hundred join Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]'s force, which is sent into the [[Riverlands]] to bring an end to the fighting. They are assigned to garrison [[Harrenhal]] when Ser Bonifer is named castellan in Lord [[Petyr Baelish]]'s absence.{{ref|AFFC|27}} | ||
− | Jaime thinks they should now be the Holy Eighty-Six, but recognizes them as well-disciplined as any soldiers in the Seven Kingdoms and thinks they make a lovely sight as they wheel and prance their tall grey geldings. He recalls that Lord Baelish once quipped that Bonifer must have gelded the riders too, so spotless was their repute. | + | Jaime thinks they should now be the Holy Eighty-Six, but recognizes them as being as well-disciplined as any soldiers in the [[Seven Kingdoms]], and thinks they make a lovely sight as they wheel and prance their tall grey [[horse|geldings]]. He recalls that Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] once quipped that Bonifer must have gelded the riders too, so spotless was their repute. Jaime also wonders about soldiers who are better known for their lovely horses than for the foes they had slain. As far as he knows, they did not disgrace themselves in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], but did not distinguish themselves either.{{ref|AFFC|27}} |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{Quote|They pray well, I suppose, but can they fight?{{Ref|aFfC|27}} | + | {{Quote|They pray well, I suppose, but can they fight?{{Ref|aFfC|27}}|[[Jaime Lannister]], wondering about the martial prowess of the Holy Hundred}} |
− | {{Quote|I anticipate no difficulty. The [[Crone (the Seven)|Crone]] will light our way, and the [[Warrior (the Seven)|Warrior]] will give strength to our arms.{{Ref|aFfC|27}} | + | {{Quote|I anticipate no difficulty. The [[Crone (the Seven)|Crone]] will light our way, and the [[Warrior (the Seven)|Warrior]] will give strength to our arms.{{Ref|aFfC|27}}|[[Bonifer Hasty]], to [[Jaime Lannister]], on the Holy Hundred's ability to hold [[Harrenhal]]}} |
− | {{Quote|Or else the [[Stranger (the Seven)|Stranger]] will turn up for the whole holy lot of you.{{Ref|aFfC|27}} | + | {{Quote|Or else the [[Stranger (the Seven)|Stranger]] will turn up for the whole holy lot of you.{{Ref|aFfC|27}}|thoughts of [[Jaime Lannister]]}} |
+ | ==Notes== | ||
+ | {{notes}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} |
Revision as of 18:58, 13 December 2018
Holy Hundred | |
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Seat | Harrenhal |
Allegiance |
House Baratheon of Storm's End House Baratheon of Dragonstone House Baratheon of King's Landing |
Current Leader | Ser Bonifer Hasty |
The Holy Hundred is a group of one hundred soldiers pious in their faith to the Seven,[N 1] active during the War of the Five Kings. They are led by Ser Bonifer Hasty, known as Bonifer the Good, are well-disciplined, and have a spotless reputation.[1]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Ser Bonifer Hasty and the Holy Hundred join King Renly Baratheon at the beginning of the War of the Five Kings.[2] Upon Renly's death at Storm's End, they switch loyalties to King Stannis Baratheon. The Holy Hundred lose fourteen men fighting on behalf of Stannis at the Battle of the Blackwater, bringing their number down to eighty-six.[1] After the battle, Bonifer and his soldiers submit to King Joffrey Baratheon.[3]
A Feast for Crows
After the Battle of the Blackwater, the Holy Hundred join Ser Jaime Lannister's force, which is sent into the Riverlands to bring an end to the fighting. They are assigned to garrison Harrenhal when Ser Bonifer is named castellan in Lord Petyr Baelish's absence.[1]
Jaime thinks they should now be the Holy Eighty-Six, but recognizes them as being as well-disciplined as any soldiers in the Seven Kingdoms, and thinks they make a lovely sight as they wheel and prance their tall grey geldings. He recalls that Lord Petyr Baelish once quipped that Bonifer must have gelded the riders too, so spotless was their repute. Jaime also wonders about soldiers who are better known for their lovely horses than for the foes they had slain. As far as he knows, they did not disgrace themselves in the Battle of the Blackwater, but did not distinguish themselves either.[1]
Quotes
They pray well, I suppose, but can they fight?[1]
—Jaime Lannister, wondering about the martial prowess of the Holy Hundred
—thoughts of Jaime Lannister
Notes
- ↑ While the Holy Hundred contains Faithful soldiers, as a group it is not actually sworn to the Faith of the Seven, since the Faith Militant was outlawed in 48 AC.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 27, Jaime III.
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Bonifer Hasty.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 65, Sansa VIII.