Tukata12 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 What would be your ideal King's Guard at the start of the books ? You can pick any seven known characters you want from Westeros and Essos, as long as they're alive at the time of the first book. Also, name one of the seven characters you picked as the captain of the Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordImp Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Barristan Selmy - Lord Commander Jaime Lannister Gregor Clegane Sandor Clegane Garlan Tyrell Brynden " Blackfish" Tully Oberyn Martell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbWaters Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Brienne of Tarth Jaime Lannister (Lord Commander) Loras Tyrell Lyn Corbray Archibald Yronwood Lucas Blackwood Jorah Mormont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaith Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Brienne of Tarth - Lord Commander (Has the virtues of a true knight, and is a great character to boot) Ser Barristan Selmy Prince Oberyn Martell (I would turn a blind eye to the celibacy clause for him) Syrio Forel (For the sake of some tactical diversity against Westerosi fighters) Ser Loras Tyrell Dacey Mormont Strong Belwas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGuv19 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Brienne - Lord Commander Jaime Lannister Barristan Selmy Sandor Clegane Garlan Tyrell Loras Tyrell Balon Swann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willam Stark Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 - Barristan Selmy as Lord Commander - Jaime Lannister - Gregor Clegane - Sandor Clegane - Great Jon Umber - Garlan Tyrell - Brienne of Tarth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Wraith Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Barristan Selmy: Lord Commander, the man, the myth, the legend. Brynden "Blackfish" Tully: Excellent battle commander, years of experience Lyle Crakehall: Big, tough, and strong. Harras "The Knight" Harlaw: A seriously underrated badass. Also IB knight a rare enough thing. Daemon Sand: Trained by Oberyn nuff said. Also gives some hope for bastards across the realm. Robar Royce: Skilled fighter from a good house. Loras Tyrell: Young, beautiful, talented. Good PR. All skilled knights from good families. Brienne I would give command of the Gold Cloaks and let her whip that organization into shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floki of the Ironborn Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Jaehaerys Targaryen's original Kingsguard. As they were when they stood against over a hundred of Rogar Baratheon's forces, telling the Hand of the King that they'd kill him before they died defending their king. Not even Arthur Dayne matches to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Yozza Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Tough one, given that there's basically no restrictions on it but here goes: Barristan Selmy- Lord Commander Jaime Lannister Garlan Tyrell Loras Tyrell Sandor Clegane Oberyn Martell Harras Harlaw Honourable Mentions: Balon Swann, Mandon Moore, Gregor Clegane, Strong Belwas, Khal Drogo, Lyn Corbray, Brienne of Tarth, Areo Hotah, Waymar Royce (for pure guts if nothing else) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleos the fat Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Shagwell the fool- lord commander hotpie weasel Doran Martell Old Nan Shitmouth Sansa Stark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop robin Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Shagwell the fool- lord commander Hotpie Weasel Doran Martell Old Nan Shitmouth Sansa Stark you can't possibly do better than these elite, honourable fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Peres Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Barristan Selmy Bryden Tully Arys Oakheart Robar Royce Balon Swann Jory Cassel Lyn Corbray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGail3 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Ser Barristan Selmy (Lord Commander of the King’s Guard) Ser Author Dayne Ser Balon Swann Ser Jaime Lannister Ser Loras Tyrell Sandor Clegane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/7 Maester Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Barristan Selmy Jaime Lannister Sandor Clegane Brynden Tully Balon Swann Areo Hotah Greatjon Umber I would happily import from the Broken Empire Snorri Ver Snagasson, Red Kent, Makin and Gorgoth to my Kingsguard if it was possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanro Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I would start my choices below with a condition: as the OP asked, this would be at the start of the books, but in addition to that, this selection would be made after Ned has been appointed as Hand so that Robert has a precursor to revamp his Kingsguards. So, if I were Robert after returning from the North, I would get rid of the following: 1. Jaime Lannister - an excellent knight by all accounts, but I would like to keep Tywin under control, Jaime is his only heir to Casterly Rock (Tyrion no-no) so I would release him from kingsguards' constraints and send him back to the Westerland in full honor and recognition so this sending off is in now way a demotion or a disgrace, and also in the process would keep a distance between him and his sister 2. Boros Blount - too ugly to be on the team, and a coward to boot 3. Mandon Moore - may be a skilled warrior (second best in the team after Jaime ... according to Jaime) but can't trust him, plus doesn't play well with others 4. Meryn Trant - sly, cruel, off you go 5. Preston Greenfield - too short (kingsguard needs to have presence) I would keep only the following as my revamped kingsguards: 1. Barristan Selmy - an honorable knight through and through, he stays on in the team as-is, and none more capable; actually, if it were not for pre-existing stipulation (i.e. start of books), I would probably demote him from commander role and place Brynden Tully instead, but this would be too much hassle for me to manage with too little to gain 2. Arys Oakheart - handsome, bold, faithful, fine knight And I would add the following to complete the team: 3. Robar Royce - a skilled swordsman, he looks comely in a rough-hewn way, comes from a highly respected family in the Vale, and more importantly he's only second born so his inclusion will not step on Bronze Yohn's toes 4. Loras Tyrell - an excellent knight, even better than Robar, only the third born so won't inherit the Reach, this move will appease or even honor the Tyrells, and him being the most beautiful knight in the whole land will be very good PR for the kingsguards and the royal family, plus what kind of brother would I be if I couldn't make little brother happy 5. Sandor Clegane - in place of anybody representing the Westerland, I might as well anoint him as one the seven, he's already around my family anyway, loyal to my son, and one hell of a scary presence, though I will ask him to dress more appropriately according to standards 6. Areo Hotah - sure, I thought about asking Oberyn to be in the team, but his character seems unfit to be in such rigid - and reputable - environment, so instead I will ask Doran for this guy; as can be seen in later books, he's an incredible warrior, incredibly loyal to Doran and affectionate to Doran's family, and I would like to have some of that, too 7. Jory Cassell - if I could ask commander of the guards from the furthest south be in the team, then why not another one from the furthest north, Ned is coming anyway, this would be an honor to his family and to the North in general; I have a feeling that Jory may be the least refined swordsman in the group, but that's okay, he should be fine as a swordsman, and he'd be more mature than most, bring a certain calmness and calculation before actions, owing in no small part due to his previous role as commander and as part of traditionally Stark's guard family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltharion21 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 One that doesn't allow most of the royal family to get killed, yes I have high standards I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Appleyard Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 8:44 AM, ivanro said: ... and send him back to the Westerland in full honor and recognition so this sending off is in now way a demotion or a disgrace, ... Likewise there should be no disgrace in sending off a Kingsguard member for incapacity caused by severe injury or advancing age e.g. arthritis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGail3 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 6/24/2020 at 4:48 AM, Eltharion21 said: One that doesn't allow most of the royal family to get killed, yes I have high standards I know. Or kill the royal family.. *pushes Jaime* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastWolf Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 All Time best Kingsguard Ser Duncan the Tall Lord commander Aemon the Dragonknight Ser Gerold Hightower the White Bull Ser Barristan the Bold Ser Ryam Redwyne Lady/Ser Brienne of Tarth or young Jaime ...Ser Arthur Dayne Sword of the Morning and to those who've included Gregor clegane, Gerold dayne, Lyn corbray and the likes of them I say that the best swordsmanship does not make you the finest knight in the realm, chivalry, honor and loyalty does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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