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− | | Alias = Warrior of Light<br>Son of Fire{{ref|ASOS|25}}<br>Warrior of Fire{{Ref|aSoS|78}} | + | | Alias = Warrior of Light<br>Son of Fire{{ref|ASOS|25}}<br>Warrior of Fire{{Ref|aSoS|78}}<br>Hyrkoon the Hero<br>Yin Tar<br>Neferion<br>Eldric Shadowchaser |
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− | | Books = ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned) | + | | Books = ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'' (mentioned) |
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− | '''Azor Ahai''' was a legendary hero who wielded a burning sword called [[Lightbringer]] | + | '''Azor Ahai''' was a legendary hero who wielded a burning sword called [[Lightbringer]],{{ref|ACOK|10}} according to tales from [[Asshai]] and followers of [[R'hllor]]. In some other cultures this warrior is called '''Hyrkoon the Hero''', '''Yin Tar''', '''Neferion''', and '''Eldric Shadowchaser'''.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti}} |
− | == | + | ==Legend of Lightbringer== |
− | Darkness lay over the world and a hero, Azor Ahai, was chosen to fight against it. To fight the darkness, Azor Ahai needed to forge a hero's sword.{{Ref|aCoK|10}} He | + | Darkness lay over the world and a hero, Azor Ahai, was chosen to fight against it. To fight the darkness, Azor Ahai needed to forge a hero's sword.{{Ref|aCoK|10}} He labored for thirty days and thirty nights until it was done. However, when he went to temper it in water, the sword broke. He was not one to give up easily, so he started over. |
The second time he took fifty days and fifty nights to make the sword, even better than the first. To temper it this time, he captured a lion and drove the sword into its heart, but once more the steel shattered.{{Ref|aCoK|10}} | The second time he took fifty days and fifty nights to make the sword, even better than the first. To temper it this time, he captured a lion and drove the sword into its heart, but once more the steel shattered.{{Ref|aCoK|10}} | ||
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Although he had Lightbringer, Azor Ahai did not fight alone.{{ref|ASOS|76}} The ''[[Jade Compendium]]'' mentions that when the hero thrust the blade through a monster, the creature burst into flame.{{ref|ADWD|10}} | Although he had Lightbringer, Azor Ahai did not fight alone.{{ref|ASOS|76}} The ''[[Jade Compendium]]'' mentions that when the hero thrust the blade through a monster, the creature burst into flame.{{ref|ADWD|10}} | ||
− | + | It is unknown if Azor Ahai is connected with the legend of the [[last hero]], who lived during the [[Long Night]] and helped to defeat the [[Others]]. | |
==Azor Ahai come again== | ==Azor Ahai come again== | ||
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{{Quote|There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and [[Night that never ends|the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world]]. In this dread hour a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword. And that sword shall be [[Lightbringer]], the Red Sword of Heroes, and he who clasps it shall be Azor Ahai come again, and the darkness shall flee before him.{{Ref|aCoK|10}}}} | {{Quote|There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and [[Night that never ends|the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world]]. In this dread hour a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword. And that sword shall be [[Lightbringer]], the Red Sword of Heroes, and he who clasps it shall be Azor Ahai come again, and the darkness shall flee before him.{{Ref|aCoK|10}}}} | ||
− | + | [[Melisandre]] has mentioned [[the prince that was promised]]{{Ref|aSoS|54}} and Azor Ahai interchangeably, although she tends to use the name Azor Ahai far more often. | |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== |
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Azor Ahai was a legendary hero who wielded a burning sword called Lightbringer,[3] according to tales from Asshai and followers of R'hllor. In some other cultures this warrior is called Hyrkoon the Hero, Yin Tar, Neferion, and Eldric Shadowchaser.[4]
Contents
Legend of Lightbringer
Darkness lay over the world and a hero, Azor Ahai, was chosen to fight against it. To fight the darkness, Azor Ahai needed to forge a hero's sword.[3] He labored for thirty days and thirty nights until it was done. However, when he went to temper it in water, the sword broke. He was not one to give up easily, so he started over.
The second time he took fifty days and fifty nights to make the sword, even better than the first. To temper it this time, he captured a lion and drove the sword into its heart, but once more the steel shattered.[3]
The third time, with a heavy heart, for he knew beforehand what he must do to finish the blade, he worked for a hundred days and nights until it was finished. This time, he called for his wife, Nissa Nissa, and asked her to bare her breast. He drove his sword into her living heart, her soul combining with the steel of the sword, creating Lightbringer, the Red Sword of Heroes.[3]
Although he had Lightbringer, Azor Ahai did not fight alone.[5] The Jade Compendium mentions that when the hero thrust the blade through a monster, the creature burst into flame.[6]
It is unknown if Azor Ahai is connected with the legend of the last hero, who lived during the Long Night and helped to defeat the Others.
Azor Ahai come again
According to prophecy, in ancient books of Asshai[3] from over five thousand years ago, Azor Ahai is to be reborn again as a champion sent by R'hllor.[6] This will occur after a long summer when an evil, cold darkness descends upon the world.[3] It is said that wielding Lightbringer once again, Azor Ahai will stand against the Others and if he fails, the world fails with him,
There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world. In this dread hour a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword. And that sword shall be Lightbringer, the Red Sword of Heroes, and he who clasps it shall be Azor Ahai come again, and the darkness shall flee before him.[3]
Melisandre has mentioned the prince that was promised[7] and Azor Ahai interchangeably, although she tends to use the name Azor Ahai far more often.
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
While burning statues of the Seven at Dragonstone, Melisandre of Asshai proclaims that Stannis Baratheon is Azor Ahai come again. Salladhor Saan tells Davos Seaworth of the hero's burning sword, Lightbringer.[3]
A Dance with Dragons
Benerro of Volantis proclaims that Daenerys Targaryen is Azor Ahai returned.[8]
Quotes
Behold! A sign was promised, and now a sign is seen! Behold Lightbringer! Azor Ahai has come again! All hail the Warrior of Fire! All hail the Son of Fire![3]
- Melisandre at Dragonstone
Stannis Baratheon is Azor Ahai come again, the warrior of fire. In him the prophecies are fulfilled. The red comet blazed across the sky to herald his coming, and he bears Lightbringer, the red sword of heroes.[2]
- Melisandre to the officers of the Night's Watch
Benerro has sent forth the word from Volantis. Her coming is the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. From smoke and salt was she born to make the world anew. She is Azor Ahai returned ... and her triumph over darkness will bring a summer that will never end ... death itself will bend its knee, and all those who die fighting in her cause shall be reborn ...[8]
- Haldon to Tyrion Lannister
- Melisandre's thoughts
When the red star bleeds and the darkness gathers, Azor Ahai shall be born again amidst smoke and salt to wake dragons out of stone.[10]
- Melisandre to Jon Snow
See also
References and Notes
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 25, Davos III.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 78, Samwell V.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 10, Davos I.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 76, Jon XI.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 10, Jon III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 22, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 31, Melisandre I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 49, Jon X.