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− | '''Griffins''' are terrifying{{ref|AFFC|41}} and possibly mythical creatures of the [[Known World]]. Griffins from [[w:griffin|real-world legends]] are | + | [[File:House Connington.svg|thumb|350px|The sigil of [[House Connington]] depicts countercharged griffins.]] |
+ | '''Griffins''' are terrifying{{ref|AFFC|41}} and possibly mythical creatures of the [[Known World]]. Griffins from [[w:griffin|real-world legends]] are majestic creatures with lion and eagle features. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
According to legends from the [[Vale of Arryn]], the [[Winged Knight]] defeated the [[Griffin King]] atop the [[Giant's Lance]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Vale: House Arryn}} | According to legends from the [[Vale of Arryn]], the [[Winged Knight]] defeated the [[Griffin King]] atop the [[Giant's Lance]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Vale: House Arryn}} | ||
− | Stone sentries outside of the | + | Stone sentries outside of the shop of [[Tobho Mott]] in [[King's Landing]] are decorated as griffin and [[unicorn]] knights.{{ref|AGOT|27}} There are also plundered griffins at [[Vaes Dothrak]].{{ref|AGOT|36}} [[Qarth]] contains fountains in the shapes of griffins, [[dragon]]s, and [[manticore]]s.{{ref|ACOK|27}} Among the grotesques and gargoyles of [[Dragonstone]] are griffins.{{ref|ASOS|54}} |
− | [[House Connington]] of [[Griffin's Roost]] has dancing griffins on their sigil,{{ref|AFFC|27}} and their leaders sit the gilded Griffin Seat.{{ref|ADWD|61}} The family's battle cry is "A griffin! A griffin!"{{ref|ADWD|61}} According to the tale of the [[Knight of the Laughing Tree]], the [[Jon Connington|lord of griffins]] was present for the [[tourney at Harrenhal|great tourney]].{{ref|ASOS|24}} Ser [[Alyn Connington]] was known as the Pale Griffin.{{ref|ASOS|67}} | + | [[House Connington]] of [[Griffin's Roost]] has dancing griffins on their sigil,{{ref|AFFC|27}} and their leaders sit the gilded Griffin Seat.{{ref|ADWD|61}} The family's battle cry is "A griffin! A griffin!"{{ref|ADWD|61}} According to the tale of the [[Knight of the Laughing Tree]], the [[Jon Connington|lord of griffins]] was present for the [[tourney at Harrenhal|great tourney]].{{ref|ASOS|24}} Ser [[Alyn Connington]] of the [[Kingsguard]] was known as the Pale Griffin.{{ref|ASOS|67}} |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ||
− | During the [[tourney on King Joffrey's name day]], Ser [[Horas Redwyne]] defeats an older knight whose steed is decorated | + | During the [[tourney on King Joffrey's name day]], Ser [[Horas Redwyne]] defeats an older knight whose steed is decorated with silver griffins against a striped blue-and-white field.{{ref|ACOK|2}} |
− | ==References | + | ==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:09, 6 June 2019
Griffins are terrifying[1] and possibly mythical creatures of the Known World. Griffins from real-world legends are majestic creatures with lion and eagle features.
Culture
According to legends from the Vale of Arryn, the Winged Knight defeated the Griffin King atop the Giant's Lance.[2]
Stone sentries outside of the shop of Tobho Mott in King's Landing are decorated as griffin and unicorn knights.[3] There are also plundered griffins at Vaes Dothrak.[4] Qarth contains fountains in the shapes of griffins, dragons, and manticores.[5] Among the grotesques and gargoyles of Dragonstone are griffins.[6]
House Connington of Griffin's Roost has dancing griffins on their sigil,[7] and their leaders sit the gilded Griffin Seat.[8] The family's battle cry is "A griffin! A griffin!"[8] According to the tale of the Knight of the Laughing Tree, the lord of griffins was present for the great tourney.[9] Ser Alyn Connington of the Kingsguard was known as the Pale Griffin.[10]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
During the tourney on King Joffrey's name day, Ser Horas Redwyne defeats an older knight whose steed is decorated with silver griffins against a striped blue-and-white field.[11]
References
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 41, Alayne II.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Vale: House Arryn.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 27, Eddard VI.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 36, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 27, Daenerys II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 27, Jaime III.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 61, The Griffin Reborn.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 24, Bran II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 67, Jaime VIII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 2, Sansa I.
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