What is the Kingsguard in Game of Thrones?

Kingsguard. 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 wives, or fathering children.

Who is the current leader of the Kingsguard?

The Kingsguard is led by the Lord Commander, currently Brienne of Tarth. The Lord Commander appears to have no marks on his armor to distinguish him from other members. Under normal circumstances, the Lord Commander sits on the small council as the King’s advisor in military matters.

What does the Kingsguard look like in the books?

Members of Renly’s Kingsguard wore bronze armor, with matching cloaks and helmets crowned with miniature bronze stag heads, as well as green surcoats, thus mirroring the altered Baratheon sigil Renly chose (the “Rainbow Guard” of the books is not represented in the show).

Where are the deeds of the Kingsguard kept?

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. The Kingsguard is led by the Lord Commander, currently Brienne of Tarth.

What happened to the Rainbow Guard in a clash of Kings?

A Clash of Kings. During the War of the Five Kings, King Renly Baratheon is protected by his own Kingsguard, which he names the Rainbow Guard. Joffrey has his Kingsguard beat Sansa Stark. Ser Preston Greenfield is killed during the riot of King’s Landing and replaced by Ser Balon Swann.

What happened to the Kingsguard after Maegor’s death?

Two members of Maegor’s Kingsguard were slain by Lord Rupert Falwell, famed as the Fighting Fool, in the Battle at the Great Fork of the Blackwater in 42 AC. After Maegor’s death the surviving Kingsguard were either executed or sent to join the Night’s Watch.

What happened to Jaime Lannister when Robert Baratheon became king?

The new king, Robert I Baratheon, allowed Jaime to remain in the Kingsguard and elevated the other surviving member of the Mad King’s white cloaks, Ser Barristan Selmy, to the position of Lord Commander.