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A '''cupbearer''' is a position in a noble's household. A cupbearer also acts as a personal servant with duties above that, like household chores, to assist the lord in every matter. It is trustworthy work, higher ranking than other servants. |
A '''cupbearer''' is a position in a noble's household. A cupbearer also acts as a personal servant with duties above that, like household chores, to assist the lord in every matter. It is trustworthy work, higher ranking than other servants. |
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| − | Cupbearers may be both either [[Smallfolk|lowborn]] or [[Noble house|highborn]]. It is not unusual for noble boys during their time as pages or squires to serve as cupbearers, even noble girls can get this position as part of their education. |
+ | Cupbearers may be both either [[Smallfolk|lowborn]] or [[Noble house|highborn]], male or female. It is not unusual for noble boys during their time as pages or squires to serve as cupbearers, even noble girls can get this position as part of their education. |
The age doesn't matter, even a mature person can serve as a cupbearer, normally as a sign of trust and honor. |
The age doesn't matter, even a mature person can serve as a cupbearer, normally as a sign of trust and honor. |
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Revision as of 17:00, 5 August 2014
Podrick Payne serving wine to Olenna Tyrell.
- "Bring the girl. I need a new cupbearer."
- ―Tywin Lannister
A cupbearer is a position in a noble's household. A cupbearer also acts as a personal servant with duties above that, like household chores, to assist the lord in every matter. It is trustworthy work, higher ranking than other servants.
Cupbearers may be both either lowborn or highborn, male or female. It is not unusual for noble boys during their time as pages or squires to serve as cupbearers, even noble girls can get this position as part of their education. The age doesn't matter, even a mature person can serve as a cupbearer, normally as a sign of trust and honor.
Known cupbearers
- Lancel Lannister, as squire, served as a cupbearer for King Robert Baratheon until the latter's death.
- Princess Arya Stark serves as a cupbearer for Lord Tywin Lannister during her imprisonment in Harrenhal.
- Podrick Payne engaged in the tasks of a cupbearer during his time as squire of Tyrion Lannister.
- Tyrion Lannister is briefly forced by King Joffrey Baratheon to be his cupbearer during the latter's wedding.
