Walrus
The walrus is a large semiaquatic mammal related to the seal.
Range
Walrus colonies can be found beyond the Wall at the Frozen Shore and along the northern coasts of Essos by the Shivering Sea.[1][2] Many walruses are found in Lorath Bay,[3] and the Bay of Tusks is well known as breeding ground for the animals.[1]
Culture
Some men of the Frozen Shore ride chariots of walrus bones[4] and wear walrus tusks on their heads,[5] and one of their leaders is known as the Great Walrus.[6]
House Farwynd of the Lonely Light and their smallfolk are rumored to be skinchangers who can can take the forms of walruses, spotted whales, and sea lions.[7][8]
Walrus tusks make up much of the trade of Lorath.[3]
History
In some legends from Lorath, the mazemakers were destroyed by walrus-men from the Shivering Sea.[3]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
During the kingsmoot on Old Wyk, Lord Gylbert Farwynd includes walrus tusks among the treasures he offers to the assembled ironborn. The captains turn away from his gifts, leaving less prestigious men to scramble after them.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: The Shivering Sea.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: East of Ib.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Free Cities: Lorath.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 15, Jon II.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 58, Jon XII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
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