Sworn shield
A sworn shield is a warrior who makes an oath to protect an individual, essentially serving as their personal bodyguard. They are usually, but not always knights. The Kingsguard are a specialized and most prestigious type of sworn shield, sworn to the king of Westeros.[1] However, an individual Kingsguard may be appointed the sworn shield of another member of the royal family,[2][3][4] and a non-Kingsguard may also serve as the king's sworn shield.[5]
Some sworn shields
- Orys Baratheon, for Lord Aegon Targaryen[6]
- Ser Criston Cole, for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, later Queen Alicent Hightower
- Ser Harwin Strong, for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Ser Erryk Cargyll, for Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Ser Duncan the Tall, for Prince Aegon Targaryen
- Sandor Clegane, for Prince Joffrey Baratheon
- Ser Arys Oakheart, for Princess Myrcella Baratheon
- Ser Gascoyne of the Greenblood, for Prince Trystane Martell
- Ser Osney Kettleblack, for King Tommen Baratheon
- Ser Gerris Drinkwater and Ser Archibald Yronwood, for Prince Quentyn Martell
- Ser Daemon Sand, for Princess Arianne Martell
Quotes
Ser Tommard, this man is the prince's sworn shield. He'll kill you![7]
References
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 31, Catelyn III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
- ↑ The Rogue Prince.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Stormlands: House Baratheon.
- ↑ The Mystery Knight.
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