Betrayal and Duty in the Kingsguard

This chapter explores Rhyam Redwyne's unsettling discovery of his brother Lucamore Strong's secret marriages, questioning the complexities of loyalty within the Kingsguard. As Rhyam contemplates the moral dilemmas of reporting his sworn brother, the narrative highlights the tension between personal relationships and duties to the crown. Through a discussion of punishment and historical parallels, it sheds light on the dark realities of brotherhood and honor in a world governed by strict codes.