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{{hatnote|For the novella, see ''[[The Sworn Sword]]''.}}
 
{{hatnote|For the novella, see ''[[The Sworn Sword]]''.}}
A '''sworn shield''' or '''sworn sword''' is a [[knight]] or similar warrior who makes an oath to serve an individual{{ref|TSS}} without necessarily a long-term commitment,{{ref|RPG|greenronin}} often as a bodyguard,{{ref|AGOT|46}} soldier,{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|ASOS|38}} or champion.{{ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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A '''sworn shield''' or '''sworn sword''' is a [[knight]] or similar warrior who makes an oath to serve an individual{{ref|TSS}} without necessarily a long-term commitment,{{ref|RPG|greenronin}} often as a bodyguard,{{Ref|AGOT|46}} soldier,{{Ref|AGOT|63}}{{Ref|ASOS|38}} or champion.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
  
 
==Duties==
 
==Duties==
Many [[lord]]s and lordlings keep a retinue of [[knight]]s and sworn swords in their service, including at court.{{ref|AGOT|47}} Sworn swords can fight in their lord's host during wartime.{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|ASOS|38}}
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Many [[lord]]s and lordlings keep a retinue of [[knight]]s and sworn swords in their service, including at court.{{Ref|AGOT|47}} Sworn swords can fight in their lord's host during wartime.{{Ref|AGOT|63}}{{Ref|ASOS|38}}
  
The [[Kingsguard]] are a specialized and most prestigious type of sworn shield, sworn to the [[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]].{{ref|AGOT|8}} However, an individual Kingsguard may be appointed the sworn shield of another member of the royal family,{{ref|ACOK|20}}{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} and a non-Kingsguard may also serve as the king's sworn shield.{{ref|AFFC|24}}
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The [[Kingsguard]] are a specialized and most prestigious type of sworn shield, sworn to the [[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]].{{Ref|AGOT|8}} However, an individual Kingsguard may be appointed the sworn shield of another member of the royal family,{{Ref|ACOK|20}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} and a non-Kingsguard may also serve as the king's sworn shield.{{Ref|AFFC|24}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] and Ser [[Bennis of the Brown Shield]] were [[hedge knight]]s who swore their service to Ser [[Eustace Osgrey]] during the [[landed knight]]'s quarrel with Lady [[Rohanne Webber]].{{ref|TSS}}
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Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] and Ser [[Bennis of the Brown Shield]] were [[hedge knight]]s who swore their service to Ser [[Eustace Osgrey]] during the [[landed knight]]'s quarrel with Lady [[Rohanne Webber]].{{Ref|TSS}}
  
==Some sworn shields and swords==
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==Known sworn shields and swords==
*[[Orys Baratheon]], for Lord [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]{{ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: House Baratheon }}
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===Historical===
*Ser [[Gyles Morrigen]], for King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]{{ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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*Ser [[Alester Tyrell]], for King [[Gwayne V Gardener]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: House Tyrell}}
*[[Jonquil Darke]], for Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]]{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
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*[[Orys Baratheon]], for Lord [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: House Baratheon}}
*Ser [[Criston Cole]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]], later Queen [[Alicent Hightower]]
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*Ser [[Gyles Morrigen]], for King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
*Ser [[Harwin Strong]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]
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*[[Jonquil Darke]], for Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
*Ser [[Erryk Cargyll]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]
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*Ser [[Criston Cole]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]],{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} later Queen [[Alicent Hightower]]{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
*Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], for Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]
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*Ser [[Harwin Strong]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] (replacing Criston){{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
*[[Sandor Clegane]], for Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]]
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*Ser [[Erryk Cargyll]], for Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] (replacing Harwin){{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
*Ser [[Jorah Mormont]], for [[Viserys Targaryen]]{{ref|AGOT|46}}
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*Ser [[Rickard Thorne]], for Prince [[Maelor Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
*Ser [[Arys Oakheart]], for Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]]
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*Ser [[Willis Fell]], for Princess [[Jaehaera Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}
*Ser [[Gascoyne of the Greenblood]], for Prince [[Trystane Martell]]
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*Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], for Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]{{Ref|THK}}
*Ser [[Osney Kettleblack]], for King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]]
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===''A Song of Ice and Fire''===
*Ser [[Gerris Drinkwater]] and Ser [[Archibald Yronwood]], for Prince [[Quentyn Martell]]
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*[[Sandor Clegane]], for Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]]{{Ref|AGOT|44}}
*Ser [[Daemon Sand]], for Princess [[Arianne Martell]]
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*Ser [[Jorah Mormont]], for [[Viserys Targaryen]]{{Ref|AGOT|46}}
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*Ser [[Arys Oakheart]], for Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]]{{Ref|ACOK|20}}
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*Ser [[Gascoyne of the Greenblood]], for Prince [[Trystane Martell]]{{Ref|AFFC|13}}
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*Ser [[Osney Kettleblack]], for King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]]{{Ref|AFFC|24}}
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*Ser [[Gerris Drinkwater]] and Ser [[Archibald Yronwood]], for Prince [[Quentyn Martell]]{{Ref|ADWD|50}}
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*Ser [[Narbert Grandison]], Ser [[Benethon Scales]], Ser [[Patrek of King's Mountain]], Ser [[Dorden the Dour]], Ser [[Malegorn of Redpool]], Ser [[Lambert Whitewater]], Ser [[Perkin Follard]] and Ser [[Brus Buckler]], for Queen [[Selyse Florent]]{{Ref|ADWD|69}}
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*Ser [[Andrew Estermont]], for [[Edric Storm]]{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
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*Ser [[Daemon Sand]], for Princess [[Arianne Martell]]<ref name="twow-arianne">''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref>
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{quote|A [[hedge knight]] could ride bare naked if he chose; he had no one to shame but himself. It was different when your sword was sworn. When you accept a [[lord]]'s meat and mead, all you do reflects on him, Ser [[Arlan of Pennytree|Arlan]] used to say. Always do more than he expects of you, never less. Never flinch at any task or hardship. And above all, never shame the lord you serve.{{ref|TSS}}|thoughts of [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
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{{Quote|A [[hedge knight]] could ride bare naked if he chose; he had no one to shame but himself. It was different when your sword was sworn. When you accept a [[lord]]'s meat and mead, all you do reflects on him, Ser [[Arlan of Pennytree|Arlan]] used to say. Always do more than he expects of you, never less. Never flinch at any task or hardship. And above all, never shame the lord you serve.{{Ref|TSS}}|thoughts of [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
  
{{quote|Ser Tommard, [[Duncan the Tall|this man]] is [[Aegon V Targaryen|the prince's]] sworn shield. He'll kill you!{{ref|TMK}}|[[Ambrose Butterwell]] to [[Tommard Heddle]]}}
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{{Quote|Ser Tommard, [[Duncan the Tall|this man]] is [[Aegon V Targaryen|the prince's]] sworn shield. He'll kill you!{{Ref|TMK}}|[[Ambrose Butterwell]] to [[Tommard Heddle]]}}
  
{{quote|You ought to have gone with [[Viserys Targaryen|him]], to keep him safe. You are his sworn sword.{{ref|AGOT|46}}|[[Daenerys Targaryen]] to [[Jorah Mormont]]}}
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{{Quote|You ought to have gone with [[Viserys Targaryen|him]], to keep him safe. You are his sworn sword.{{Ref|AGOT|46}}|[[Daenerys Targaryen]] to [[Jorah Mormont]]}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 10:24, 30 June 2022

A sworn shield or sworn sword is a knight or similar warrior who makes an oath to serve an individual[1] without necessarily a long-term commitment,[2] often as a bodyguard,[3] soldier,[4][5] or champion.[6]

Duties

Many lords and lordlings keep a retinue of knights and sworn swords in their service, including at court.[7] Sworn swords can fight in their lord's host during wartime.[4][5]

The Kingsguard are a specialized and most prestigious type of sworn shield, sworn to the King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men.[8] However, an individual Kingsguard may be appointed the sworn shield of another member of the royal family,[9][10][11] and a non-Kingsguard may also serve as the king's sworn shield.[12]

History

Ser Duncan the Tall and Ser Bennis of the Brown Shield were hedge knights who swore their service to Ser Eustace Osgrey during the landed knight's quarrel with Lady Rohanne Webber.[1]

Known sworn shields and swords

Historical

A Song of Ice and Fire

Quotes

A hedge knight could ride bare naked if he chose; he had no one to shame but himself. It was different when your sword was sworn. When you accept a lord's meat and mead, all you do reflects on him, Ser Arlan used to say. Always do more than he expects of you, never less. Never flinch at any task or hardship. And above all, never shame the lord you serve.[1]

—thoughts of Duncan the Tall

Ser Tommard, this man is the prince's sworn shield. He'll kill you![25]

You ought to have gone with him, to keep him safe. You are his sworn sword.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Sworn Sword.
  2. A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 46, Daenerys V.
  4. 4.0 4.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 63, Catelyn X.
  5. 5.0 5.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  7. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 47, Eddard XIII.
  8. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 8, Bran II.
  9. 9.0 9.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
  10. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
  11. 11.0 11.1 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  12. 12.0 12.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei V.
  13. The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: House Tyrell.
  14. The World of Ice & Fire, The Stormlands: House Baratheon.
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Fire & Blood, Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession.
  16. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant.
  17. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown.
  18. The Hedge Knight.
  19. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 44, Sansa III.
  20. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
  21. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 50, Daenerys VIII.
  22. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 69, Jon XIII.
  23. A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
  24. The Winds of Winter, Arianne I
  25. The Mystery Knight.