Ser Duncan’s sword is an appropriate symbol for who he is and what he stands for: his is a nondescript sword that he inherited from Ser Arlan and having lacked proper training he weilds his sword rather clumsily, ironically becoming more effective as a fighter once a sword fight has degenerated into a brawl-a metaphor for his roughshod but practical sensibilities. Many in the kingdom felt that the sword symbolized the authority of the king, so the act of bestowing the sword was one of the impetus from which infamous Blackfyre Rebellion had sprung from. When King Aegon decides to pass on the fabled long sword Blackfyre to his more militarily inclined bastard son rather than to his legitimate but scholarly son. The sword however becomes more than just a weapon but a metaphor and an actual catalyst for divisiveness when it ignites a veritable civil war in the Seven Kingdoms. The sword is a knight’s primary weapon but more than that it is his badge of office and tool by which he is able to uphold his vows to defend the weak and needy. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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