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A true knight embodies all that a knight should be, that is, a perfect knight exemplifying all the qualities of what knighthood stands for. He is a shining example to all and held in the very highest esteem. Very few knights are considered true knights, achieving and maintaining such high and noble ideals is a hard duty.
Culture
There are Westerosi songs and stories, particularly those depicting honorable knights and chivalry, that are very popular amongst all strata of society.
A true knight must fully embrace the oath of knighthood:
a touch on the right shoulder with the blade. "In the name of the Warrior I charge you to be brave."
The sword moves from right shoulder to left. "In the name of the Father I charge you to be just."
Right shoulder. "In the name of the Mother I charge you to defend the young and innocent."
The left. "In the name of the Maid I charge you to protect all women....[1]
Sansa Stark is captivated by the concept of the true knight at the beginning of A Song of Ice and Fire.
Chivalric code
True knights are supposed to:
- Be brave and just
- Defend the young and innocent, especially women who can not defend themselves.
- Be cleanly as well as godly [2]
- Act with military courtesy: in combat when nobles and knights are taken prisoner, their lives are spared and are often held for ransom.
Alleged True Knights
- Serwyn of the Mirror Shield
- Ser Ryam Redwyne
- Prince Aemon Targaryen, the Dragonknight
- Ser Arryk Cargyll
- Ser Erryk Cargyll
- Ser Gerold Hightower, the White Bull
- Ser Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning
- Ser Barristan Selmy
- Ser Duncan the Tall
- Ser Galladon of Morne
- Brienne of Tarth
Quotes
This man protected the weak, as every true knight must.[3]
- Baelor Targaryen to Maekar Targaryen, regarding Dunk
Sansa: He was no true knight.
Sandor: No. No, little bird, he was no true knight.[4]
- Sansa Stark and Sandor Clegane, regarding Gregor Clegane
Knights are sworn to defend the weak, protect women, and fight for the right, but none of them did a thing. Only Ser Dontos had tried to help, and he was no longer a knight. No more than the Imp was, nor the Hound … the Hound hated knights … I hate them too. They are no true knights, not one of them. [5]
- thoughts of Sansa Stark after being beaten by Boros Blount
Sansa: True knights protect the weak.
Sandor: There are no true knights, no more than there are gods. If you can't protect yourself, die and get out of the way of those who can. Sharp steel and strong arms rule this world, don't ever believe any different.[6]
- Sansa Stark and Sandor Clegane
There are gods and there are true knights too. All the stories can't be lies.[6]
- thoughts of Sansa Stark
A true knight must defend the gentler sex.[7]
- Ser Creighton Longbough to Brienne of Tarth
A true knight is the only shield a maiden needs.[7]
- Ser Creighton Longbough to Brienne of Tarth
Old or young, a true knight is sworn to protect those who are weaker than himself, or die in the attempt.[8]
You are a true knight, Ser Lyle, to help a lady in distress.[9]
- Amerei Frey to Lyle Crakehall
It is chivalry which makes a true knight, not a sword … without honor, a knight is no more than a common killer. It is better to die with honor than to live without it.[10]
- Barristan Selmy, educating his squires in the Great Pyramid
References and Notes
- ↑ The Hedge Knight: 518
- ↑ The Hedge Knight p.464
- ↑ The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 29, Sansa II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 32, Sansa III.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 52, Sansa IV.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 4, Brienne I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 31, Brienne VI.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 30, Jaime IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 67, The Kingbreaker.