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'''Jeyne Poore''', known as '''Poxy Jeyne Poore''', was a leader of the [[Poor Fellows]] during the [[Faith Militant uprising]] against King [[Maegor I Targaryen]].{{ref|tsotd}}
 
'''Jeyne Poore''', known as '''Poxy Jeyne Poore''', was a leader of the [[Poor Fellows]] during the [[Faith Militant uprising]] against King [[Maegor I Targaryen]].{{ref|tsotd}}
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==Character==
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Jeyne is said to have been a savage captain of the [[Poor Fellows]].{{ref|TSOTD}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Following the [[Faith Militant]]'s defeats in {{date|42}} in the battles at [[Battle of Stonebridge|Stonebridge]] and the [[Battle at the Great Fork|Great Fork of the Blackwater]], new leaders arose across the [[Seven Kingdoms]] in {{date|43}}. Among these were Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]] in the [[westerlands]] and [[Septon Moon]] in the [[riverlands]]. One of the Faith Militant's most savage captains, however, was Poxy Jeyne Poore - who rose to prominence because the lower order of [[Poor Fellows]] could contain both male and female members (unlike the [[Warrior's Sons]], who were all [[knight]]s). Poxy Jeyne Poore led the Poor Fellows in the [[Kingswood]] of the [[stormlands]], making all the forested lands between [[King's Landing]] and [[Storm's End]] impassable for travelers.
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Following the [[Faith Militant]]'s defeats in {{date|42}} in the battles at [[Battle of Stonebridge|Stonebridge]] and the [[Battle at the Great Fork|Great Fork of the Blackwater]], new leaders arose across the [[Seven Kingdoms]] in {{date|43}}. Among these were Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]] in the [[westerlands]] and Septon [[Moon (septon)|Moon]] in the [[riverlands]]. One of the Faith Militant's most savage captains, however, was Poxy Jeyne Poore, who rose to prominence because the lower order of [[Poor Fellows]] could contain both male and female members (unlike the [[Warrior's Sons]], who were all [[knight]]s). Jeyne led the Poor Fellows in the forested lands between [[King's Landing]] and [[Storm's End]], making travel impassable. The forested terrain made Jeyne's cell more difficult to fight than others, and the [[kingswood]] was in close proximity to King's Landing.
  
The forested terrain made Jeyne's cell of the Faith Militant more difficult to fight than others, and they were also in closest proximity to King's Landing itself. Therefore when Maegor launched a new military campaign against the Faith Militant in {{date|45}}, he targeted Jeyne's Poor Fellows in the Kingswood. Scores of them were hunted down: any taken alive were hanged (if they refused to go to the [[Wall]] and [[Night's Watch|take the black]]). Poxy Jeyne's ferocity and knowledge of the wooded terrain, however, led to a determined resistance against Maegor's army, and she continued to elude them throughout the year.
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When Maegor launched a new military campaign against the Faith Militant in {{date|45}}, he targeted Jeyne's Poor Fellows. Scores of them were hunted down, and any taken alive were hanged if they refused to join the [[Night's Watch]]. Poxy Jeyne's ferocity and knowledge of the wooded terrain, however, led to a determined resistance against Maegor's army, and she continued to elude them.
  
Ultimately, Jeyne was only captured when she was betrayed by three of her own followers in {{date|46}}, who received pardons and knighthoods as their rewards. Maegor had three septons who were traveling with him declare Jeyne to be a witch, and ordered her to be burned at the stake in a public execution by the [[Wendwater]] River. When the day of her execution came, her followers burst from the surrounding woods to rescue her: three hundred Poor Fellows, all of them peasants. They were led by none other than Ser [[Horys Hill]], the bastard hedge knight who had led the Poor Fellows at the Great Fork and managed to escape the slaughter there. His reputation tarnished, few followers remained with him afterwards, and he eventually linked up with Jeyne's forces. Yet this was exactly as Maegor had planned: Jeyne's public execution was a trap to lure out her remaining followers, with Maegor's forces waiting and ready for them. The rescuers were surrounded and slaughtered, and Jeyne's execution continued.
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Jeyne was eventually betrayed by three followers who received pardons and knighthoods for turning her over to the king. Three [[septon]]s with Maegor declared Jeyne to be a witch, and the king ordered her to be burned by the [[Wendwater]]. On the day of her execution, however, three hundred Poor Fellows and peasants under the leadership of Ser [[Horys Hill]] attempted to rescue Jeyne. Her public execution was a trap to lure out her remaining followers, however, with Maegor's forces waiting and ready for them in an [[ambush at the Wendwater]]. The rescuers were surrounded and slaughtered, and Jeyne's execution continued.{{ref|TSOTD}}
  
In {{date|46}}, Maegor and his army returned to King's Landing in triumph, along with 2,000 skulls said to be the fruit of their campaign - though it was suspected that many were not core members of the Faith Militant, simply smallfolk who had given them aid, or who had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Jeyne's efforts were not in vain, however:  Maegor targeting his main efforts and resources against her for a full year relieved pressure from the other pockets of the Faith Militant across the realm, giving them time to recover. Even as Maegor sat upon the Iron Throne again, Septon Moon openly preached against him to huge crowds in the riverlands, and Joffrey Dogget had become the ruler in all but name of the hill country north of [[Golden Tooth]] in the westerlands, while Dennis the Lame and Ragged Silas continued their efforts as well. Thus by 46 AC, the overall balance between Maegor and the Faith Militant really wasn't much better than it had been in 44 AC - but Maegor's political standing continued to decline, as more and more of the great lords of Westeros grew wary of his brutal behavior.{{ref|tsotd}}
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After a year of campaigning, Maegor and his army returned to King's Landing in {{date|46}} in triumph, along with two thousand skulls which he claimed to all have been Faith Militant.{{ref|TSOTD}} However, Septon Moon openly preached against him to huge crowds in the riverlands, Joffrey Doggett had become the ruler in all but name of the hill country north of the [[Golden Tooth]] in the westerlands, and [[Dennis the Lame]] and [[Ragged Silas]] continued their efforts as well. Maegor's political standing continued to decline, as more and more of the great lords of Westeros grew wary of his brutal behavior.{{ref|tsotd}}
  
==Behind the scenes==
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==Behind the Scenes==
 
Poxy Jeyne Poore appears to be loosely inspired by [[w:Joan of Arc|Joan of Arc]]: a religiously motivated female warrior, who after being betrayed and captured was declared a witch in order to be burned at the stake.
 
Poxy Jeyne Poore appears to be loosely inspired by [[w:Joan of Arc|Joan of Arc]]: a religiously motivated female warrior, who after being betrayed and captured was declared a witch in order to be burned at the stake.
  
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Jeyne Poore
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Alias Poxy Jeyne Poore
Allegiance Poor Fellows
Died 45 AC or 46 AC
Book The Sons of the Dragon (mentioned)

Jeyne Poore, known as Poxy Jeyne Poore, was a leader of the Poor Fellows during the Faith Militant uprising against King Maegor I Targaryen.[1]

Character

Jeyne is said to have been a savage captain of the Poor Fellows.[1]

History

Following the Faith Militant's defeats in 42 AC in the battles at Stonebridge and the Great Fork of the Blackwater, new leaders arose across the Seven Kingdoms in 43 AC. Among these were Ser Joffrey Doggett in the westerlands and Septon Moon in the riverlands. One of the Faith Militant's most savage captains, however, was Poxy Jeyne Poore, who rose to prominence because the lower order of Poor Fellows could contain both male and female members (unlike the Warrior's Sons, who were all knights). Jeyne led the Poor Fellows in the forested lands between King's Landing and Storm's End, making travel impassable. The forested terrain made Jeyne's cell more difficult to fight than others, and the kingswood was in close proximity to King's Landing.

When Maegor launched a new military campaign against the Faith Militant in 45 AC, he targeted Jeyne's Poor Fellows. Scores of them were hunted down, and any taken alive were hanged if they refused to join the Night's Watch. Poxy Jeyne's ferocity and knowledge of the wooded terrain, however, led to a determined resistance against Maegor's army, and she continued to elude them.

Jeyne was eventually betrayed by three followers who received pardons and knighthoods for turning her over to the king. Three septons with Maegor declared Jeyne to be a witch, and the king ordered her to be burned by the Wendwater. On the day of her execution, however, three hundred Poor Fellows and peasants under the leadership of Ser Horys Hill attempted to rescue Jeyne. Her public execution was a trap to lure out her remaining followers, however, with Maegor's forces waiting and ready for them in an ambush at the Wendwater. The rescuers were surrounded and slaughtered, and Jeyne's execution continued.[1]

After a year of campaigning, Maegor and his army returned to King's Landing in 46 AC in triumph, along with two thousand skulls which he claimed to all have been Faith Militant.[1] However, Septon Moon openly preached against him to huge crowds in the riverlands, Joffrey Doggett had become the ruler in all but name of the hill country north of the Golden Tooth in the westerlands, and Dennis the Lame and Ragged Silas continued their efforts as well. Maegor's political standing continued to decline, as more and more of the great lords of Westeros grew wary of his brutal behavior.[1]

Behind the Scenes

Poxy Jeyne Poore appears to be loosely inspired by Joan of Arc: a religiously motivated female warrior, who after being betrayed and captured was declared a witch in order to be burned at the stake.

References