Danelle Lothston
 Mad Danelle Lothston, art by scrapchap. | |
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| Alias(es) |
The last o' Lothston[1] Mad Danelle[2] Mad Lady Lothston[3] Mad Danelle Lothston[4] |
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| Title(s) | Lady of Harrenhal |
| Allegiance | House Lothston |
| Culture(s) | Rivermen |
| Born | At Harrenhal[5] |
| Died | In 221–233 AC[6] |
| Book(s) |
The World of Ice & Fire (mentioned) The Mystery Knight (appears) A Feast for Crows (mentioned) |
Danelle Lothston, known as Mad Danelle, was the Lady of Harrenhal and the head of House Lothston during the reigns of kings Aerys I and Maekar I Targaryen.
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Appearance and Character
- See also: Images of Danelle Lothston
Danelle had long red hair and wore tight-fitting black armor.[4] A story told to misbehaving children said that on moonless nights giant bats would fly from Harrenhal and take the bad children back to Mad Danelle.[2]
History
When Lord Brynden Rivers, the Hand of the King to Aerys I Targaryen, marched on Whitewalls to quash the Second Blackfyre Rebellion, Lady Danelle was among the riverlords who come in support, marching in great strength.[4]
Lady Danelle turned to the black arts during the reign of Maekar I Targaryen, causing chaos and the downfall of the Lothston line.[6]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
According to Gendry, the old blacksmith, Ben Blackthumb, served the Whents as well as the last Lord Lothston before them.[7] Gendry probably errs as the last Lothston to held Harenhal was Lady Danelle.
A Feast for Crows
Ser Illifer the Penniless claims his great-great grandfather took part in the destruction of Lady Danelle.[1]
Upon returning to Lady Lothston's former home of Harrenhal, Ser Jaime Lannister recalls hearing stories about her bathing in blood and presiding over feasts of human flesh.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 4, Brienne I.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne II.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 27, Jaime III.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Danelle Lothston.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Riverlands: House Tully.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 47, Arya IX.