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Ser '''Jacelyn Bywater''' is the Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]].
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Ser '''Jacelyn Bywater''', called Ironhand, is an officer of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]] and captain of the Mud Gate. He was killed during the [[Battle of the Blackwater]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Ser Jacelyn fought in the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]], fighting with distinction and earning his knighthood from King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert I]] at [[Pyke]]. Jacelyn lost his hand at [[Pyke]]. He has been captain of the Mud Gate in [[King's Landing]] for three years.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Tyrion</ref>
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Ser Jacelyn, is of a lesser branch of his [[house Bywater|house]] and was too poor to afford knighthood. He came by it only as a reward, from King [[Robert Baratheon]], for his part in the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]], where he fought with distinction at [[Pyke]], where he lost his hand. He has been captain of the Mud Gate in [[King's Landing]] for three years.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Tyrion</ref>
  
==Recent Events==
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==A Clash of Kings==
===A Clash of Kings===
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Ser Jacelyn began as Captain of the River Gate, but was named Commander of the City Watch by [[Tyrion Lannister]] after Tyrion dismissed [[Janos Slynt]].{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aCoK|8}} He received Ser [[Cleos Frey]] when he arrived to give the terms from [[Robb Stark]].{{Ref|aCoK|20}} Jacelyn obeyed Tyrion orders to seize [[Tommen Lannister]] and keep him safe and out of reach of [[Cersei Lannister]]. For this he earned Cersei's enmity.{{Ref|aCoK|49}}
Ser Jacelyn began as Captain of the River Gate, but was named Commander of the City Watch by [[Tyrion Lannister]] after Tyrion dismissed [[Janos Slynt]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Appendix|Appendix]]</ref><ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Tyrion</ref> He received Ser [[Cleos Frey]] when he arrived to give the terms from [[Robb Stark]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 20|Chapter 20]], Tyrion</ref> Jacelyn obeyed Tyrion orders to seize [[Tommen Lannister]] and keep him safe and out of reach of [[Cersei Lannister]]. For this he earned Cersei's enmity.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 49|Chapter 49]], Tyrion</ref>
 
  
During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] Ser Jacelyn was one of the commanders of the forces sworn to [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]]. Although the plan created by Tyrion Lannister succeeded in destroying part of [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces, the better part of his army was able to cross the river assault the gates. When the City Watch armsmen saw Joffrey retreating to the Red Keep they broke. Ser Jacelyn tried to rally them and seemed to succeed but he was killed by broken men.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Tyrion</ref>
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During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] Ser Jacelyn was one of the commanders of the forces sworn to [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]]. Although the plan created by Tyrion Lannister succeeded in destroying part of [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces, the better part of his army was able to cross the river assault the gates. When the City Watch armsmen saw Joffrey retreating to the Red Keep they broke. Ser Jacelyn tried to rally them and seemed to succeed but he was killed by broken men, when an arrow from an unknown quarter found his throat as he nearly turned his men back.{{Ref|aSoS|19}}
  
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
Ser Jacelyn is tall, with a lantern-jaw. He has an iron hand strapped to his right wrist where he lost his hand hence his nickname. He has deep-set eyes and a prominent brow ridge. He has salt and pepper hair. He is considered a brave, honorable, but rigid man.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], Tyrion</ref>
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Ser Jacelyn is tall, with a lantern-jaw. He has an iron hand strapped to his right wrist where he lost his hand hence his nickname. He has deep-set eyes and a prominent brow ridge. He has salt and pepper hair. He is considered a brave, honorable, but rigid man.{{Ref|aCoK|8}}
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
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[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Bywater, Jacelyn]]
 
[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Bywater, Jacelyn]]
  
[[fr:Jacelyn Prédeaux]]
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[[fr:Jacelyn Prédeaux]][[ru:Джаселин Байуотер]]
[[ru:Джаселин Байуотер]]
 

Revision as of 10:07, 12 November 2011

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Alias Ironhand
Title Ser
Allegiance House Bywater
Died 299 AC
King's Landing
Books

Ser Jacelyn Bywater, called Ironhand, is an officer of the City Watch of King's Landing and captain of the Mud Gate. He was killed during the Battle of the Blackwater.

History

Ser Jacelyn, is of a lesser branch of his house and was too poor to afford knighthood. He came by it only as a reward, from King Robert Baratheon, for his part in the Greyjoy Rebellion, where he fought with distinction at Pyke, where he lost his hand. He has been captain of the Mud Gate in King's Landing for three years.[1]

A Clash of Kings

Ser Jacelyn began as Captain of the River Gate, but was named Commander of the City Watch by Tyrion Lannister after Tyrion dismissed Janos Slynt.[2][3] He received Ser Cleos Frey when he arrived to give the terms from Robb Stark.[4] Jacelyn obeyed Tyrion orders to seize Tommen Lannister and keep him safe and out of reach of Cersei Lannister. For this he earned Cersei's enmity.[5]

During the Battle of the Blackwater Ser Jacelyn was one of the commanders of the forces sworn to Joffrey I. Although the plan created by Tyrion Lannister succeeded in destroying part of Stannis Baratheon's forces, the better part of his army was able to cross the river assault the gates. When the City Watch armsmen saw Joffrey retreating to the Red Keep they broke. Ser Jacelyn tried to rally them and seemed to succeed but he was killed by broken men, when an arrow from an unknown quarter found his throat as he nearly turned his men back.[6]

Appearance

Ser Jacelyn is tall, with a lantern-jaw. He has an iron hand strapped to his right wrist where he lost his hand hence his nickname. He has deep-set eyes and a prominent brow ridge. He has salt and pepper hair. He is considered a brave, honorable, but rigid man.[3]

References and Notes