Fierce Facts About Brienne Of Tarth, Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
One of the most well-known figures within the Song of Ice & Fire books would have to be Brienne of Tarth, a woman who abandons convention by trying to live as a true knight within Westeros. With the release of the show, Gwendoline Christie has built up a whole new legion of fans thanks to her portrayal of the character. But what is her book counterpart like? What went into crafting Brienne for the show? Keep reading to learn all about the noble Brienne of Tarth.
1. That’s Not Nice…
While the actress Gwendoline Christie is certainly good-looking, the characters in the books generally think that Brienne of Tarth is a very "homely" maiden. In fact, due to her lack of feminine attire or appearance, Brienne is mockingly called “
Brienne the Beauty.”
2. Home Sweet Home
Brienne is the eldest daughter of Lord Selwyn of House Tarth, who also rules Evenfall Hall on the island of Tarth. This island lies off the coast of the Stormlands, and is known as the "Sapphire Isle" for its beauty.
3. Too Bad Captain Shang Wasn’t Available
Despite her father’s desire to find her a suitable marriage, Brienne didn’t want to be a conventional lady.
To her father’s credit, he didn’t stand in the way of her receiving a knight’s training from Evenfall Hall’s master-at-arms, Ser Goodwin.
4. From the Club to the Blade
Brienne’s initial weapon of choice is a blunt morningstar (which is a spiked mace, in case you’re unaware). Later, of course, she receives the Valyrian steel sword Oathkeeper from Jaime Lannister.
