Richard Horpe

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Richard Horpe
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Alias The Slayer
Title Ser
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Ser Richard Horpe is a member of House Horpe and a Queen's Man.

Appearance

Ser Richard is Lean, dark-haired, hard-eyed, his face marred by pockmarks and old scars.[1]

History

As a squire he dreamed of a white cloak, but Cersei Lannister spoke against him and Robert Baratheon passed him over. He is said to lust for battle. Stannis refers to him as "The Slayer".[2]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

During the battle of the Wall, Ser Richard slew Dormund, one of Tormund Giantsbane's sons.[3]

A Feast for Crows

Ser Richard is sworn to King Stannis I. He is among the knights who go north to the Wall with him.[4]

A Dance with Dragons

He sits on Stannis' war council and later accompanies his King as he retakes Deepwood Motte and later marches on Winterfell as his second-in-command. He is among the men stationed at the village between two lakes, and acts somewhat like Stannis' bodyguard.[5]

The Winds of Winter

He is present along with Ser Godry Farring and Clayton Suggs when Stannis interrogates Maester Tybald about his loyalties. He is then put in charge of disarming Arnolf Karstark's men while Stannis breaks his fast with Arnolf, his son and grandsons.[6]

References and Notes

  1. The Winds of Winter, Theon's sample chapter, made available on GRRM's website as of Dec 28th, 2011
  2. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 17, Jon IV
  3. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 51 - Jon XI
  4. A Feast for Crows, Appendix
  5. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 62, The Sacrifice.
  6. The Winds of Winter, Theon's sample chapter, made available on GRRM's website as of Dec 28th, 2011