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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|219}} or {{Date|220}}<ref name=Calculation>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Cressen|Cressen]] calculation.''</ref>
 
| Place_of_Death = [[Dragonstone]]
 
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| Date_of_Death = {{Date|299}}<ref name=Calculation>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Cressen|Cressen]] calculation.''</ref>
| Books = [[A Clash of Kings]] (POV)<br>[[A Storm of Swords]] (Mentioned)<br>[[A Feast for Crows]] (Mentioned)
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| Books = ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (POV)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)
 
| Played_by      = Oliver Ford
 
| Played_by      = Oliver Ford
 
| TV_series      = [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]  
 
| TV_series      = [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]  
 
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[[File:Cressen HBO.jpg|thumb|right|Oliver Ford Davies as Maester Cressen at Dragonstone ([[Game of Thrones|TV Show]])]]
 
[[File:Cressen HBO.jpg|thumb|right|Oliver Ford Davies as Maester Cressen at Dragonstone ([[Game of Thrones|TV Show]])]]
'''Cressen''' is a [[maester]] of the [[Citadel]] in service to [[Stannis Baratheon]] at [[Dragonstone]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Oliver Ford Davies.
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'''Cressen''' is a [[maester]] of the [[Citadel]] in service to [[Stannis Baratheon]] at [[Dragonstone]]. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Oliver Ford.
  
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
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==History==
 
==History==
Maester Cressen used to be maester of [[Storm's End]]. When Lord [[Steffon Baratheon]] and his wife [[Cassana Estermont]] died in a shipwreck, Cressen more or less raised the Baratheon children. Stannis was his favourite as he needed Cressen more because he lacked the charm of his brothers. Cressen came to regard Stannis as the son he never had. During the [[Siege of Storm's End]] some men of the garrison tried to open the gate. Stannis had wanted to place them on the catapults and send them to the enemy, but Cressen advised against it. He pointed out that they did not have much food and that hunger might force them to eat the prisoners.  
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Maester Cressen used to be maester of [[Storm's End]]. When Lord [[Steffon Baratheon]] and his wife [[Cassana Estermont]] died in a shipwreck, Cressen more or less raised the Baratheon children. Stannis was his favourite as he needed Cressen more because he lacked the charm of his brothers. Cressen came to regard Stannis as the son he never had.
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During the [[Siege of Storm's End]] some men of the garrison tried to open the gate. Stannis had wanted to place them on the catapults and send them to the enemy, but Cressen advised against it. He pointed out that they did not have much food and that hunger might force them to eat the prisoners.  
  
 
When [[Robert Baratheon]] gave Dragonstone to Stannis, Maester Cressen followed him to the ancient stronghold. As a maester is sworn to advise and serve a specific castle, regardless of changes in control of that holding, this is very uncommon.  
 
When [[Robert Baratheon]] gave Dragonstone to Stannis, Maester Cressen followed him to the ancient stronghold. As a maester is sworn to advise and serve a specific castle, regardless of changes in control of that holding, this is very uncommon.  
  
Some time before the [[War of the Five Kings]] Stannis asked for the [[Citadel]] to send him a replacement for Cressen as he began to age. The Citadel sent him [[Pylos]].{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
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Some time before the [[War of the Five Kings]] Stannis asked for the [[Citadel]] to send him a replacement for Cressen as he began to age, so they sent [[Pylos]].{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
  
 
It is implied that Maester Cressen worked with [[Walgrave]] in the past.{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}}
 
It is implied that Maester Cressen worked with [[Walgrave]] in the past.{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}}
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==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
After [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] declares himself king he unsuccessfully sends messengers to gather support for his claim, with only the vassals of [[Dragonstone]] supporting him. The lords of [[the Stormlands]] support Stannis' younger brother, [[Renly Baratheon]], who has claimed the throne as well.  
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After [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] declares himself king he unsuccessfully sends messengers to gather support for his claim, with only the vassals of [[Dragonstone]] supporting him. The lords of the [[stormlands]] support Stannis's younger brother, [[Renly Baratheon]], who has claimed the throne as well.  
  
 
Maester Cressen advises Stannis to ally with the [[House Stark|Starks]] and the [[House Arryn|Arryns]]. Stannis says that those crowning [[Robb Stark]] are committing treason. Stannis's queen, Lady [[Selyse Florent|Selyse]], urges Stannis to rely solely on [[R'hllor]] and says that according to [[Melisandre]], Renly will die soon. Cressen thinks that Selyse suggested that Stannis have Renly assassinated and is shocked because Stannis seems to listen to this advice. He blames Melisandre for this and plans to kill her.
 
Maester Cressen advises Stannis to ally with the [[House Stark|Starks]] and the [[House Arryn|Arryns]]. Stannis says that those crowning [[Robb Stark]] are committing treason. Stannis's queen, Lady [[Selyse Florent|Selyse]], urges Stannis to rely solely on [[R'hllor]] and says that according to [[Melisandre]], Renly will die soon. Cressen thinks that Selyse suggested that Stannis have Renly assassinated and is shocked because Stannis seems to listen to this advice. He blames Melisandre for this and plans to kill her.
  
At dinner Cressen [[The Strangler|poisons]] Melisandre's wine. She seems to sense this and suggests to Cressen to throw the wine away, but Cressen insists that they share the cup. Melisandre drinks half, but is unaffected. Cressen drinks the other half and dies.{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
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At dinner Cressen [[The Strangler|poisons]] Melisandre's wine. She seems to sense this and suggests to Cressen to throw the wine away, but Cressen insists that they share the cup. Melisandre drinks the majority of the wine, but is unaffected. Cressen drinks the final sip, and dies.{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Climbing up the narrow twisted steps of Sea Dragon Tower [[Davos Seaworth]] is reminded of Cressen.  He finds himself missing the old man and he thinks Stannis must as well.  He thinks that the old man had been with Stannis so long, until he ran afoul of Melisandre, and died for it.
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When meeting with his the small group of [[king's men]], just before [[Edric Storm]] is secretly shipped away, Davos reminds them that when Maester Cressen attempted to kill [[Melisandre]] she knew at once.{{Ref|ASOS|54}}
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
 
{{Quote|When a maester donned his collar, he put aside the hope of children, yet Cressen had oft felt a father nontheless. Robert, Stannis, Renly: three sons he had raised after the angry sea claimed Lord Steffon.}}
 
{{Quote|When a maester donned his collar, he put aside the hope of children, yet Cressen had oft felt a father nontheless. Robert, Stannis, Renly: three sons he had raised after the angry sea claimed Lord Steffon.}}
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
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==External Links==
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* [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Cressen Cressen] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Main Game of Thrones wiki].
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Revision as of 19:53, 8 May 2016

Cressen
Jeff Johnson Cressen.JPG
© Fantasy Flight Games

Title Maester
Born 219 AC or 220 AC[1]
Died 299 AC[1]
Dragonstone
Books

Played by Oliver Ford
TV series Season 2
Oliver Ford Davies as Maester Cressen at Dragonstone (TV Show)

Cressen is a maester of the Citadel in service to Stannis Baratheon at Dragonstone. In the television adaptation Game of Thrones he is portrayed by Oliver Ford.

Appearance

See also: Images of Cressen

At nearly eighty years old, Cressen is frail with a bad hip, causing him to have trouble walking. He has wrinkly, thin skin and trembling hands.[2]

History

Maester Cressen used to be maester of Storm's End. When Lord Steffon Baratheon and his wife Cassana Estermont died in a shipwreck, Cressen more or less raised the Baratheon children. Stannis was his favourite as he needed Cressen more because he lacked the charm of his brothers. Cressen came to regard Stannis as the son he never had.

During the Siege of Storm's End some men of the garrison tried to open the gate. Stannis had wanted to place them on the catapults and send them to the enemy, but Cressen advised against it. He pointed out that they did not have much food and that hunger might force them to eat the prisoners.

When Robert Baratheon gave Dragonstone to Stannis, Maester Cressen followed him to the ancient stronghold. As a maester is sworn to advise and serve a specific castle, regardless of changes in control of that holding, this is very uncommon.

Some time before the War of the Five Kings Stannis asked for the Citadel to send him a replacement for Cressen as he began to age, so they sent Pylos.[2]

It is implied that Maester Cressen worked with Walgrave in the past.[3]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

After Stannis declares himself king he unsuccessfully sends messengers to gather support for his claim, with only the vassals of Dragonstone supporting him. The lords of the stormlands support Stannis's younger brother, Renly Baratheon, who has claimed the throne as well.

Maester Cressen advises Stannis to ally with the Starks and the Arryns. Stannis says that those crowning Robb Stark are committing treason. Stannis's queen, Lady Selyse, urges Stannis to rely solely on R'hllor and says that according to Melisandre, Renly will die soon. Cressen thinks that Selyse suggested that Stannis have Renly assassinated and is shocked because Stannis seems to listen to this advice. He blames Melisandre for this and plans to kill her.

At dinner Cressen poisons Melisandre's wine. She seems to sense this and suggests to Cressen to throw the wine away, but Cressen insists that they share the cup. Melisandre drinks the majority of the wine, but is unaffected. Cressen drinks the final sip, and dies.[2]

A Storm of Swords

Climbing up the narrow twisted steps of Sea Dragon Tower Davos Seaworth is reminded of Cressen. He finds himself missing the old man and he thinks Stannis must as well. He thinks that the old man had been with Stannis so long, until he ran afoul of Melisandre, and died for it.

When meeting with his the small group of king's men, just before Edric Storm is secretly shipped away, Davos reminds them that when Maester Cressen attempted to kill Melisandre she knew at once.[4]

Quotes

When a maester donned his collar, he put aside the hope of children, yet Cressen had oft felt a father nontheless. Robert, Stannis, Renly: three sons he had raised after the angry sea claimed Lord Steffon.

References and Notes

External Links