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[[File:Daemon spear.png|thumb|right|250px|Ser Daemon Sand, squire to Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], attending to his master's weaponry.]]{{Quote|I brought him his meals, cleaned his table when he was finished, I kept his clothing and linens clean, carried his messages, and returned the replies. Mostly I poured wine.|[[Podrick Payne]] discussing his duties as [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s squire to [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]]|First of His Name}} |
[[File:Daemon spear.png|thumb|right|250px|Ser Daemon Sand, squire to Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], attending to his master's weaponry.]]{{Quote|I brought him his meals, cleaned his table when he was finished, I kept his clothing and linens clean, carried his messages, and returned the replies. Mostly I poured wine.|[[Podrick Payne]] discussing his duties as [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s squire to [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]]|First of His Name}} |
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+ | A '''Squire''' is a (normally) young man that enters the service of a [[knight]] or lord usually with the promise of attaining knighthood at some point in the future, when the squire's master deems it proper. Squires usually take the role of a personal servant, running errands for their masters and keeping their armor, shield, weaponry, and horse ready for battle or [[tournaments]]. |
Men who haven't the money to buy armaments or the ambition to become a knight stay squires, and serve as [[Master-at-arms]]. |
Men who haven't the money to buy armaments or the ambition to become a knight stay squires, and serve as [[Master-at-arms]]. |
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Revision as of 01:04, 25 July 2014
Ser Daemon Sand, squire to Prince Oberyn Martell, attending to his master's weaponry.
- "I brought him his meals, cleaned his table when he was finished, I kept his clothing and linens clean, carried his messages, and returned the replies. Mostly I poured wine."
- ―Podrick Payne discussing his duties as Tyrion Lannister's squire to Brienne
A Squire is a (normally) young man that enters the service of a knight or lord usually with the promise of attaining knighthood at some point in the future, when the squire's master deems it proper. Squires usually take the role of a personal servant, running errands for their masters and keeping their armor, shield, weaponry, and horse ready for battle or tournaments.
Men who haven't the money to buy armaments or the ambition to become a knight stay squires, and serve as Master-at-arms.
Squires frequently fight by their master's side in battle, though very young squires do not normally participate in combat.
Even a knight can serve as a squire for another man, normally a lord. Daemon Sand squired for Oberyn Martell during the trial by combat in King's Landing.
Known Squires
- Ser Jaime Lannister, served as squire for Ser Barristan Selmy against the Kingswood Brotherhood.
- Ser Loras Tyrell, served as squire for Lord Renly Baratheon.
- Bryan, served as Ser Jaime's squire.
- Ser {Alton Lannister}, served as Ser Jaime's squire during the Tournament to celebrate Willem Frey's wedding after Bryan had gotten drunk. Killed by Jaime Lannister during the War of the Five Kings
- Ser {Hugh of the Vale}, served as Lord Jon Arryn's squire for four years. Killed by Ser Gregor Clegane during the Tourney of the Hand.
- Ser Lancel Lannister, served as squire for King Robert Baratheon.
- Joss Stilwood, squired for Ser Gregor Clegane during the Tourney of the Hand.
- Olyvar Frey, made squire for Robb Stark as part of the alliance between House Stark and House Frey despite Robb not being a knight.
- Podrick Payne, squire for Tyrion Lannister.
- {Martyn Lannister}, squire in the Lannister army during the War of the Five Kings. Killed by Lord Rickard Karstark while a hostage of House Tully.
- {Willem Lannister}, squire in the Lannister army during the War of the Five Kings. Killed by Lord Rickard Karstark while a hostage of House Tully.
- Olyvar, a spy and prostitute in Petyr Baelish's employ posing as a squire to Ser Loras Tyrell in the Red Keep.
- Ser Daemon Sand, squire to Prince Oberyn Martell, The Red Viper of Dorne.
