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There is no mention in the novels that Ser Arthur ever used Dawn in this fashion.

In the novels, Dawn is a Greatsword similar to Ice, which Ser Arthur wields with both hands, whereas in the show, the Greatsword (which seems to be scaled down in order for the actor to work with two swords at once) is wielded alongside a second blade in the off-hand in order to display Arthur's skill at swordsmanship. Martin stated that if he could wield a sword, he would choose Dawn, because it was made from a falling star and 'who knows what magical properties a falling star has.' Martin, Dawn remains at Starfall castle during the War of the Five Kings, because no new warrior of House Dayne has yet proven himself worthy to wield it as a new Sword of the Morning.

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Its blade is as pale as milkglass and is said to be just as sharp as Valyrian steel.Īfter the showdown at the Tower of Joy, Eddard returned the blade to House Dayne at Starfall he presumably does this in the TV series as well, as he makes sure to take the sword with him when he leaves the battle.Īccording to George R.R. In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Dawn was forged from the metal of a 'fallen star' (most likely a meteorite). Game of Thrones: Season 8 Īs Brienne flicks through The Book of Brothers, the entry for Ser Arthur references Dawn (incidentally, it is misspelled as Daww). 00:00 Kingsgrave Information Type Castle Location Dorne, Westeros Rulers House Manwoody Religion Faith of the Seven 'A crowned skull: The Manwoodys of Kingsgrave. Ned then rests the sword at the foot of the bed in which Lyanna Stark is lying. When Bran continues his vision of the Tower of Joy some weeks later, he sees Ned holding Dawn, still covered in Ser Arthur's blood, as he climbs the stairs of the Tower of Joy. Ned then takes up Dawn and slays the mortally wounded knight with his own blade. He duels with and disarms Ned, but before he can kill him, Howland kills him. In a vision witnessed by Bran and the Three-Eyed Raven, Ser Arthur wields Dawn alongside a second sword in his fight against Eddard and his bannermen during their encounter, slaying most of them and wounding Howland Reed. Ser Arthur Dayne with Dawn prior to his final fight with Eddard Stark and his companions. in the attempt to claim the greatest prize of all: The Iron Throne. Ser Arthur Dayne's entry in The Book of Brothers mention Dawn.ĭawn is mentioned by Joffrey as he reads Arthur Dayne's entry in The Book of Brothers. Buy A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game - Starfall Outriders online at.

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