King's Guard


 * "The Kingsguard is a sworn brotherhood. Our vows are taken for life. Only death relieves us of our sacred trust."
 * ―Lord Commander Barristan Selmy

The Kingsguard is an elite group of seven knights, supposedly the greatest and most skilled warriors in all of Westeros, who serve as the royal bodyguard of the King of the Andals and the First Men. Their duty is to protect the king and the royal family from harm at all times. The Kingsguard swear the most holy of vows to fulfill their sacred duty, and - in theory - are meant to be the living exemplars of the pinnacle of knightly virtues. Like the brothers of the Night's Watch, members of the Kingsguard are sworn for life and are forbidden from owning land, taking a wife, or fathering children.

The Kingsguard wear signature all-white cloaks, and gold armor with extensive white enameling. For this reason they are sometimes colloquially called the "White Cloaks", or the "White Swords". During the reign of Aerys II Targaryen the Kingsguard wore special Targaryen armor.

The Kingsguard was created 300 years ago by the first Targaryen king, Aegon the Conqueror, when he united the Seven Kingdoms under a single monarchy and established the Iron Throne.

The deeds of every knight who has ever served in the Kingsguard is kept in a large book called The Book of Brothers. The book is stored in White Sword Tower, and it is the responsibility of the current Lord Commander to keep all entries updated.

Current

 * Lord Commander Gerold Hightower
 * Ser Arthur Dayne
 * Ser Oswell Whent
 * Ser Jonothor Darry
 * Ser Lewyn Martell
 * Ser Barristan Selmy
 * Ser Jaime Lannister

Previous

 * Ser Harlan Grandison
 * Ser Gwayne Gaunt

Current

 * Lord Commander Arthur Dayne
 * Ser Barristan Selmy
 * Ser Oswell Whent
 * Ser Robert Victor
 * Ser Jaime Lannister
 * Ser Luthor Tyrell
 * Ser Lyle Crakehall

Previous

 * Ser Myles Mooton

Current

 * Lord Commander
 * Ser Maekar Storm
 * Ser Tymeon Farring
 * Ser Eldon Swygert
 * Ser Justin Tarth
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Previous

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Current

 * Lord Commander
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 * Ser
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Previous

 * Ser