Smith
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Smiths are metalworkers.
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Description
Smiths heat and work metals in a forge or a smithy. Smiths are distinguished by the metals they mainly work blacksmith (iron and steel), coppersmith (copper),[1] goldsmith (gold),[2] silversmith (silver),[3] etc. Some smiths are regarded as masters at their craft and superior to common smiths.[4] They wear leather apron.[5]
Culture
Smithyton is the seat of House Shermer in the Reach.[6] House Ironsmith is a noble house from the north.[7]
Coppersmith's Wynd is a street in King's Landing.[8] Most smiths of King's Landing have their forges on the Street of Steel.[9]
Lannisport is known for its goldsmiths[2] while Bear Island have none.[10] White Harbor is known for its silversmiths.[3]
Goldsmiths and jewelers of Braavos shower the courtesans of the city with gifts.[11]
The goldsmiths on the Long Bridge of Volantis have guards at their door.[12]
History
The Three Sage Kings sought after Andal craftsmen. Blacksmiths and stonemasons in particular were handsomely rewarded.[13]
Blacksmiths, goldsmiths and silversmiths benefited from the prosperity and the developping trade under the Old King.[14]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Tyrion Lannister meets with the master smiths of the capital to build a monstrous chain in preparation for the Battle of the Blackwater. They considered this work beneath them at first but obliged the acting Hand of the King in the end.[4]
The silversmiths of Qarth gift rings and chains to Daenerys Targaryen.[15] A wealthy goldsmmith is killed during the riots in King's Landing and his manse is burned.[8]
A Feast for Crows
Just like Queen Cersei Lannister before her,[16] Queen Margaery Tyrell is well-known amongst the city's goldsmiths.[17]
Known smiths
- Barth's father (blacksmith)[18]
- Ben Blackthumb (blacksmith)[19]
- Donal Noye (armorer and blacksmith)[20]
- Frynne's father[21]
- Gendry (apprentice)[9]
- Hammer (armorer and blacksmith)[22]
- Hugh Hammer (blacksmith)[23]
- Hugh Hammer's father (blacksmith)[23]
- Jon Heddle[24]
- Ironbelly (master smith)[4]
- Lucan (blacksmith)[19]
- Megette's husband (blacksmith)[25]
- Mikken (blacksmith)[26]
- Nail (apprentice)[22]
- Rolly Duckfield (apprentice)[27]
- Rolly's father (blacksmith)[27]
- Salloreon (master armorer)[4]
- Steely Pate (blacksmith)[28]
- Tobho Mott (master armorer)[9]
Quotes
—Mordane to Catelyn Stark
References
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 2, Daenerys I.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 8, Tyrion II.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 73, Jon X.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 15, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 39, Cersei IX.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses from the Reach
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: the North
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 44, Tyrion X.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 27, Eddard VI.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 34, Cat Of The Canals.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 27, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: Andals in the Reach.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 47, Arya IX.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Appendix.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 40, Princess In The Tower.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 37, Brienne VII.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 8, Bran II.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 8, Tyrion III.
- ↑ The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 7, Arya I.