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− | '''Skagos''' is a large island in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]]. In theory, the island is part of [[the North]] and subject to [[Winterfell]]. However, the island has very little contact with the mainland, and in practice they rule themselves.<ref>The Drowned God and More. (July 14, 1999) [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P225/ So Spake Martin]</ref> The name “Skagos” means “stone” in the [[Old Tongue]], the language of the [[First Men]] and of some wildling tribes. A popular myth states that [[unicorns]] live on Skagos. The island has a dread reputation; even the hardened sailor [[Roro Uhoris|the Blind Bastard]] feared to go there. | + | '''Skagos''' is a large island in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]]. In theory, the island is part of [[the North]] and subject to [[Winterfell]]. However, the island has very little contact with the mainland, and in practice they rule themselves. <ref>The Drowned God and More. (July 14, 1999) [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P225/ So Spake Martin]</ref> The name “Skagos” means “stone” in the [[Old Tongue]], the language of the [[First Men]] and of some wildling tribes. A popular myth states that [[unicorns]] live on Skagos. The island has a dread reputation; even the hardened sailor [[Roro Uhoris|the Blind Bastard]] feared to go there. |
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
− | The large island is located in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]], on the northern coast of [[Westeros]]. Nearby is the isle [[Skane]] and beyond it is the [[Shivering Sea]]. Skagos is mountainous and forbidding with rough and treacherous currents around the isle.{{Ref|aFfC|15}} Sailing is hazardous, especially during the autumn storms when the cold can freeze ropes and sails. | + | The large island is located in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]], on the northern coast of [[Westeros]]. Nearby is the isle [[Skane]] and beyond it is the [[Shivering Sea]]. Skagos is mountainous and forbidding with rough and treacherous currents around the isle.{{Ref|aFfC|15}} Sailing is hazardous, especially during the autumn storms when the cold can freeze ropes and sails. |
==People== | ==People== | ||
− | The people of Skagos call themselves "Skagosi", which means "Stoneborn" in the Old Tongue. Other [[northmen]] derisively call them "Skaggs."{{Ref|aFfC|15}} [[Donal Noye]] recalls meeting "Skagossons" at [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|ASOS|48}} Descendents of the First Men, Skagosi are savage, little more than tribes of raiders who are thought to be cannibals. | + | The people of Skagos call themselves "''Skagosi''", which means "Stoneborn" in the Old Tongue. Other [[northmen]] derisively call them "Skaggs."{{Ref|aFfC|15}} [[Donal Noye]] recalls meeting "Skagossons" at [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]]. {{ref|ASOS|48}} Descendents of the First Men, Skagosi are savage, little more than tribes of raiders who are thought to be cannibals. |
− | It is said that in ancient days, men of Skagos sailed to Skane, seizing all the women, killing all the men, and feasting on their hearts and livers for a fortnight. Skane has been uninhabited since.{{ref|adwd|17|p.220}} | + | It is said that in ancient days, men of Skagos sailed to [[Skane]], seizing all the women, killing all the men, and feasting on their hearts and livers for a fortnight. Skane has been uninhabited since.{{ref|adwd|17|p.220}} |
According to [[Roose Bolton]], the inhabitants of Skagos still continue the tradition of the [[First Night]].{{Ref|ADWD|32}} | According to [[Roose Bolton]], the inhabitants of Skagos still continue the tradition of the [[First Night]].{{Ref|ADWD|32}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | It is not known at what time Skagos became subject to the supremacy of [[Winterfell]] but they rebelled one hundred years ago. The rebellion was suppressed at the cost of the lives of the Lord of Winterfell and hundreds of his soldiers.{{Ref|aFfC|15}} | + | It is not known at what time Skagos became subject to the supremacy of [[Winterfell]] but they rebelled one hundred years ago. The rebellion was suppressed at the cost of the lives of the Lord of Winterfell and hundreds of his soldiers. {{Ref|aFfC|15}} |
==Houses== | ==Houses== | ||
− | The only Skagosi house that appears in the books is [[House Magnar]].{{ref|ASOS|48}} In semi-canon sources the following are mentioned: <ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#On%20Skagos Heraldry in the North, The Mountain Clans and On Skagos]</ref> | + | The only Skagosi house that appears in the books is [[House Magnar]]. {{ref|ASOS|48}} In semi-canon sources the following are mentioned: <ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#On%20Skagos Heraldry in the North, The Mountain Clans and On Skagos]</ref> |
* [[House Crowl]] of Deepdown | * [[House Crowl]] of Deepdown |
Revision as of 19:06, 23 August 2013
Skagos is a large island in the mouth of the Bay of Seals. In theory, the island is part of the North and subject to Winterfell. However, the island has very little contact with the mainland, and in practice they rule themselves. [1] The name “Skagos” means “stone” in the Old Tongue, the language of the First Men and of some wildling tribes. A popular myth states that unicorns live on Skagos. The island has a dread reputation; even the hardened sailor the Blind Bastard feared to go there.
Geography
The large island is located in the mouth of the Bay of Seals, on the northern coast of Westeros. Nearby is the isle Skane and beyond it is the Shivering Sea. Skagos is mountainous and forbidding with rough and treacherous currents around the isle.[2] Sailing is hazardous, especially during the autumn storms when the cold can freeze ropes and sails.
People
The people of Skagos call themselves "Skagosi", which means "Stoneborn" in the Old Tongue. Other northmen derisively call them "Skaggs."[2] Donal Noye recalls meeting "Skagossons" at Eastwatch-by-the-Sea. [3] Descendents of the First Men, Skagosi are savage, little more than tribes of raiders who are thought to be cannibals.
It is said that in ancient days, men of Skagos sailed to Skane, seizing all the women, killing all the men, and feasting on their hearts and livers for a fortnight. Skane has been uninhabited since.[4]
According to Roose Bolton, the inhabitants of Skagos still continue the tradition of the First Night.[5]
History
It is not known at what time Skagos became subject to the supremacy of Winterfell but they rebelled one hundred years ago. The rebellion was suppressed at the cost of the lives of the Lord of Winterfell and hundreds of his soldiers. [2]
Houses
The only Skagosi house that appears in the books is House Magnar. [3] In semi-canon sources the following are mentioned: [6]
- House Crowl of Deepdown
- House Magnar of Kingshouse
- House Stane of Driftwood Hall
References and Notes
- ↑ The Drowned God and More. (July 14, 1999) So Spake Martin
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 15, Samwell II.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 48, Jon VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 17, Jon IV, p.220.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 32, Reek III.
- ↑ Heraldry in the North, The Mountain Clans and On Skagos