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==Appearance and Character==
 
==Appearance and Character==
He was able, amiable, old and famously obese. He was a steadfast supporter of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|the queen]].   
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Robert was able, amiable, old and famously obese. He was a steadfast supporter of the queen, [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]].   
  
==The Dance of the Dragons==
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==History==
When [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] went forth to seize the [[Iron Throne]] she named Ser Robert Quince as castellan of [[Dragonstone]], passing Ser [[Alfred Broome]] over despite the fact that he was the most senior of the knights on the island and expected to be named castellan.  Rhaenyra bypassed Ser Alfred and chose Ser Robert because of Ser Robert's more affable character.  
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When [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] went forth to seize the [[Iron Throne]] and [[Fall of King's Landing|conquer King's Landing]], she named Ser Robert Quince as castellan of [[Dragonstone]], passing Ser [[Alfred Broome]] over despite the fact that he was the most senior of the knights on the island and expected to be named castellan.  Rhaenyra bypassed Alfred and chose Robert because of Robert's more affable character.  
  
When Ser Robert heard the news that the [[Grey Ghost]] had been killed by another dragon he was quick to name the [[Cannibal]] as the killer.  The fisherfolk urged Ser Robert to dispatch knights to the dragon's lair but he refused, reasoning that if they didn't trouble the Cannibal he wouldn't trouble them.  He then forbade fishing in the waters beneath the [[Dragonmont]]'s eastern face where the Grey Ghost's body lay rotting.  
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When Robert heard the news that the [[Grey Ghost]] had been killed by another dragon he was quick to name the [[Cannibal]] as the killer.  The fisherfolk urged Robert to dispatch knights to the dragon's lair but he refused, reasoning that if they did not trouble the Cannibal he would not trouble them.  He then forbade fishing in the waters beneath the [[Dragonmont]]'s eastern face where the Grey Ghost's body lay rotting.  
  
Although Ser Robert was loyal to the queen and her cause some of the men under him were less than leal and harbored certain resentments and grudges for old wrongs whether real or imagined. Prominent amongst them was Ser Alfred Broome.   
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Although Robert was loyal to the queen and her cause some of the men under him were less than leal and harbored certain resentments and grudges for old wrongs whether real or imagined. Prominent amongst them was Alfred.   
  
Prior to,and during, the fall of Dragonstone to [[Aegon II]] Alfred Broome proved more than willing to betray his queen.  He led the men who burst into Ser Robert Quince's chambers and slew him, driving a spear into his huge pale belly, the thrust was delivered with such force that the spear went out Ser Robert's back, through the feather-bed and straw mattress, and into the floor beneath.  
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Prior to, and during, the [[fall of Dragonstone]] to King [[Aegon II Targaryen]], Alfred proved more than willing to betray his queen.  He led the men who burst into Robert's chambers and slew him, driving a spear into his huge pale belly. The thrust was delivered with such force that the spear went out Robert's back, through the feather-bed and straw mattress, and into the floor beneath.  
  
[[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] eventually fled back to Dragonstone.  When she came ashore Rhaenyra was met by Ser Alfred Broome.  She asked why Ser Robert had not come himself to meet her.  Ser Alfred replied that the queen would be seeing "our fat friend" at the castle.   
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Rhaenyra eventually fled back to Dragonstone.  When she came ashore Rhaenyra was met by Ser Alfred Broome.  She asked why Robert had not come himself to meet her, to which Alfred replied that the queen would be seeing "our fat friend" at the castle.   
  
Rhaenyra and her party were taken by escort to Ser Robert's charred corpse, which was burned beyond all recognition, and hanging from the battlements of the gatehouse beside Dragonstone's steward, master-at-arms, and captain of guards.  Only by the enormous seize of the corpse did did they recognize that it was Ser Robert's.   
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Rhaenyra and her party were taken by escort to Robert's charred corpse, which was burned beyond all recognition, and hanging from the battlements of the gatehouse beside Dragonstone's steward, master-at-arms, and captain of guards.  Only by the enormous seize of the corpse did did they recognize that it was Robert's.   
  
 
==References and Notes==  
 
==References and Notes==  

Revision as of 16:44, 26 December 2013

Robert Quince



Title Ser
Allegiance The blacks
Died Dragonstone
Book The Princess and the Queen

Ser Robert Quince was the castellan of Dragonstone during the Dance of the Dragons. [1]

Appearance and Character

Robert was able, amiable, old and famously obese. He was a steadfast supporter of the queen, Rhaenyra Targaryen.

History

When Rhaenyra Targaryen went forth to seize the Iron Throne and conquer King's Landing, she named Ser Robert Quince as castellan of Dragonstone, passing Ser Alfred Broome over despite the fact that he was the most senior of the knights on the island and expected to be named castellan. Rhaenyra bypassed Alfred and chose Robert because of Robert's more affable character.

When Robert heard the news that the Grey Ghost had been killed by another dragon he was quick to name the Cannibal as the killer. The fisherfolk urged Robert to dispatch knights to the dragon's lair but he refused, reasoning that if they did not trouble the Cannibal he would not trouble them. He then forbade fishing in the waters beneath the Dragonmont's eastern face where the Grey Ghost's body lay rotting.

Although Robert was loyal to the queen and her cause some of the men under him were less than leal and harbored certain resentments and grudges for old wrongs whether real or imagined. Prominent amongst them was Alfred.

Prior to, and during, the fall of Dragonstone to King Aegon II Targaryen, Alfred proved more than willing to betray his queen. He led the men who burst into Robert's chambers and slew him, driving a spear into his huge pale belly. The thrust was delivered with such force that the spear went out Robert's back, through the feather-bed and straw mattress, and into the floor beneath.

Rhaenyra eventually fled back to Dragonstone. When she came ashore Rhaenyra was met by Ser Alfred Broome. She asked why Robert had not come himself to meet her, to which Alfred replied that the queen would be seeing "our fat friend" at the castle.

Rhaenyra and her party were taken by escort to Robert's charred corpse, which was burned beyond all recognition, and hanging from the battlements of the gatehouse beside Dragonstone's steward, master-at-arms, and captain of guards. Only by the enormous seize of the corpse did did they recognize that it was Robert's.

References and Notes