Black Ears

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The Black Ears are one of the mountain clans of the Vale. They take their name for their custom of taking the ears of men they defeat in battle as trophies.[1]. The Black Ears have close ties with the Moon Brothers and are currently led by Chella, daughter of Cheyk.[2]

Recent events

A Game of Thrones

The Black Ears are among the clans that follow Tyrion Lannister out of the Mountains of the Moon and accept the offer to fight for House Lannister.[2] They fight in Western vaguard during the Battle of the Green Fork.[3]

A Clash of Kings

In preparation for Stannis Baratheon's arrival to the gates of King's Landing, Tyrion sends the Black Ears and the Moon Brothers into the kingswood to harass and harry Stannis's army on its march to the capital.[4]

A Storm of Swords

After the Battle of the Blackwater, Chella and the Black Ears attempt to return to King's Landing, but are chased off and mocked by the Kingslanders.[5]

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