Alyssa Arryn

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Allegiance House Arryn
Book A Game of Thrones (Mentioned)

Alyssa Arryn is a half-legendary figure of House Arryn. She gives her name to Alyssa's Tears in the Vale.[1]

History

She lived six thousand years ago. Her husband, her brothers and her children were killed in front of her and she did not shed a tear. As a consequence, after her death the gods condemned her to cry until her tears overflow the Vale of Arryn. Thus were born Alyssa's Tears, a torrent which waters dive at the height of the Eyrie without ever reaching the ground of the Vale, the height and winds dispersing them during their never-ending fall.[1]

Statue of Alyssa

Alyssa's statue is pushed by Bronn. © FFG

The garden of the Eyrie includes a woman's statue, located at its center. It depicts a weeping woman, carved in veined white marble. Catelyn Tully felt certain that it was a statue of Alyssa.[1]

The duel between Ser Vardis Egen and Bronn takes place by the statue. Early in the duel, Bronn hides behind the statue of the weeping woman. A failed lunge by Ser Vardis resulted in his sword striking the marble thigh of "Alyssa".

Later, an off-balance Bronn gets hold of the "weeping woman" to avoid falling to the ground. A wounded Ser Vardis chooses the moment to attack. Bronn is able to avoid the strike. As a result the sword of Egen strikes the elbow of the "weeping woman" and breaks. Bronn then pushes the back of the statue, breaking its torso. The heavy piece of marble falls on Ser Vardis and traps him beneath it. Allowing Bronn to easily kill the incapacitated knight.[1]

See also

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 40, Catelyn VII.