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{{See homonyms | Brandon Stark (disambiguation)}}
 
{{See homonyms | Brandon Stark (disambiguation)}}
  
Lord '''Brandon Stark''' was the supposedly the Lord of [[Winterfell]] when [[Bael|Bael the Bard]] was just a common [[wildling]] raider.
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'''Brandon Stark''', also called '''Brandon the Daughterless''', was supposedly the Lord of [[Winterfell]] when the legendary [[Bael|Bael the Bard]] was just a common [[wildling]] raider.
  
 
==Legend of Bael the Bard==
 
==Legend of Bael the Bard==
The lord of the North at this time, Lord [[Brandon Stark (the daughterless)|Brandon Stark]] once called Bael a coward. To take revenge of this affront and prove his courage, Bael climbed the [[Wall]], took the [[Kingsroad]] and entered [[Winterfell]] under the name of ''Sygerrik of Skagos'', which means ''deceitful'' (in the [[Old Tongue]]} of [[Skagos]], a singer. There, he sang until midnight for the lord. Impressed by his skills as a singer, Lord Stark asked him what he wanted as a reward, and Bael only asked for the most beautiful flower blooming in Winterfell's gardens. As the [[blue winter rose]] were just blooming, Brandon Stark accepted to offer him one. But the following morning, the single, virgin daughter of the lord had disappeared, and in her bed was the blue winter rose.
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The lord of [[the North]] at this time, Lord Brandon once called Bael a coward. To take revenge of this affront and prove his courage, Bael climbed the [[Wall]], took the [[kingsroad]] and entered [[Winterfell]] under the name of ''Sygerrik of Skagos'', which means ''deceiver'' in the [[Old Tongue]]) of [[Skagos]]. There, he sang until midnight for the lord. Impressed by his skills as a singer, Lord Stark asked him what he wanted as a reward, and Bael only asked for the most beautiful flower blooming in Winterfell's gardens. As the [[blue winter rose]] were just blooming, Brandon Stark accepted to offer him one. But the following morning, the single, virgin daughter of the lord had disappeared, and in her bed was the blue winter rose.
  
Lord Brandon sent the members of the [[Night's Watch]] looking for them beyond the [[Wall]], but neither Bael nor the girl were found. The Stark line was on the verge of extinction, when one day the girl was back in her room, holding in her hand an infant: they had actually never left [[Winterfell]], staying hidden in the crypts. The [[bastard]] of Bael and the daughter of the Lord Stark eventually became the new Lord Stark of Winterfell.
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Lord Brandon sent the members of the [[Night's Watch]] looking for them [[beyond the Wall]], but neither Bael nor the girl were found. The Stark line was on the verge of extinction, when one day the girl was back in her room, holding in her hand an infant: they had actually never left Winterfell, staying hidden in the crypts. The [[bastard]] of Bael and the daughter of Brandon eventually became the new Lord Stark of Winterfell.
  
About thirty years later Bael became [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]] and lead the [[wildling]]'s army south, he had to fight his own son at the [[Frozen Ford]]. There, incapable of killing his own blood, he let himself be killed by Lord Stark. His son brought back Bael's head to [[Winterfell]], and his mother who had loved the bard, seeing the trophy, killed herself from the top of a tower.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 51|Chapter 51]], Jon</ref>
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About thirty years later Bael became [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]] and lead the [[wildlings]]' army south, where he fought his own son at the [[Frozen Ford]]. There, incapable of killing his own blood, he let himself be killed by his son, the new Lord Stark. Brandon's grandson brought back Bael's head to [[Winterfell]], and Brandon's daughter, who had loved the bard, killed herself from the top of a tower after seeing the trophy.{{ref|ACOK|51}}
  
 
==Time of the events==
 
==Time of the events==
The books don't mention the exact time of the events only say that it was a "long time back". As Brandon Stark and his grandson are booth given the title "Lord" instead of King this seems to indicate that the story took place after the Starks gave up their kingship; around [[1 AL]]).  
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The books do not mention the exact time of the events, with [[Ygritte]] only saying that it was a "long time back".{{ref|ACOK|51}} As Brandon Stark and his grandson are both given the title "Lord" instead of "[[King in the North|King]]" this seems to indicate that the story took place after the Starks gave up their kingship in the [[War of Conquest]], around {{date|1}}.  
  
On the other hand the story tells that Bael's son was killed by one of his own lords who wore his skin afterwards. The habit of flaying an enemy and wearing his skin was practiced by the [[House Bolton|Bolton]] lords up until 700 before AL<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 50|Chapter 50]], Theon</ref>.
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On the other hand the story tells that Bael's son was killed by one of his own lords who wore his skin afterwards. The habit of flaying an enemy and wearing his skin was practiced by the [[House Bolton|Boltons]], but they are said to have given up the practice a thousand years ago (seven hundred years before the War of Conquest).{{ref|ACOK|50}}
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
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Title Lord of Winterfell
Allegiance House Stark
Book A Clash of Kings

Brandon Stark, also called Brandon the Daughterless, was supposedly the Lord of Winterfell when the legendary Bael the Bard was just a common wildling raider.

Legend of Bael the Bard

The lord of the North at this time, Lord Brandon once called Bael a coward. To take revenge of this affront and prove his courage, Bael climbed the Wall, took the kingsroad and entered Winterfell under the name of Sygerrik of Skagos, which means deceiver in the Old Tongue) of Skagos. There, he sang until midnight for the lord. Impressed by his skills as a singer, Lord Stark asked him what he wanted as a reward, and Bael only asked for the most beautiful flower blooming in Winterfell's gardens. As the blue winter rose were just blooming, Brandon Stark accepted to offer him one. But the following morning, the single, virgin daughter of the lord had disappeared, and in her bed was the blue winter rose.

Lord Brandon sent the members of the Night's Watch looking for them beyond the Wall, but neither Bael nor the girl were found. The Stark line was on the verge of extinction, when one day the girl was back in her room, holding in her hand an infant: they had actually never left Winterfell, staying hidden in the crypts. The bastard of Bael and the daughter of Brandon eventually became the new Lord Stark of Winterfell.

About thirty years later Bael became King-Beyond-the-Wall and lead the wildlings' army south, where he fought his own son at the Frozen Ford. There, incapable of killing his own blood, he let himself be killed by his son, the new Lord Stark. Brandon's grandson brought back Bael's head to Winterfell, and Brandon's daughter, who had loved the bard, killed herself from the top of a tower after seeing the trophy.[1]

Time of the events

The books do not mention the exact time of the events, with Ygritte only saying that it was a "long time back".[1] As Brandon Stark and his grandson are both given the title "Lord" instead of "King" this seems to indicate that the story took place after the Starks gave up their kingship in the War of Conquest, around 1 AC.

On the other hand the story tells that Bael's son was killed by one of his own lords who wore his skin afterwards. The habit of flaying an enemy and wearing his skin was practiced by the Boltons, but they are said to have given up the practice a thousand years ago (seven hundred years before the War of Conquest).[2]

References and Notes