Difference between revisions of "Stormcrows"
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[[File:Daario Naharis.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Daario Naharis]], leader of the Stormcrows, by Amok©]] | [[File:Daario Naharis.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Daario Naharis]], leader of the Stormcrows, by Amok©]] | ||
− | The '''Stormcrows''' are a mercenary company found in the [[Free Cities]]. Their banner displays four crows between crossed lightning bolts. | + | The '''Stormcrows''' are a [[mercenary]] company found in the [[Free Cities]]. Their banner displays four crows between crossed lightning bolts. They number five hundred horse.{{Ref|aSoS|42}} |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
− | + | Following the [[fall of Astapor]], the Stormcrows are hired to help defend [[Yunkai]] against the threat of [[Daenerys Targaryen]]. They are placed on the right of the defensive line facing Daenerys's host. The captains of the Stormcrows, [[Prendahl na Ghezn]], [[Sallor|Sallor the Bald]] and [[Daario Naharis]], attend the parley with Daenerys. She offers the captains gold and plunder if the Stormcrows come over to her side, but is rebuffed by Prendahl. The Stormcrows are a company of freed men and therefore the question of breaking the contract with Yunkai would have to be put to each man. While that debate is going on in the camp, Daario, won over by Daenerys, kills Prendahl and Sallor and brings the Stormcrows over to Daenerys. She is victorious in the ensuing [[battle near Yunkai]].{{Ref|aSoS|42}} | |
===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ||
Daenerys sends Daario and the Stormcrows to [[Lhazar]] as her representatives with the mission of reopening the land trade routes between them and [[Meereen]].{{Ref|aDwD|2}} | Daenerys sends Daario and the Stormcrows to [[Lhazar]] as her representatives with the mission of reopening the land trade routes between them and [[Meereen]].{{Ref|aDwD|2}} | ||
− | The Stormcrows [[Fighting on the Khyzai Pass|defeat]] the [[Long Lances]] | + | The Stormcrows [[Fighting on the Khyzai Pass|defeat]] the [[Long Lances]]—who have been contracted by Yunkai—when the latter attempt to close the [[Khyzai Pass]]. Nine Stormcrows die in the fight but twelve Long Lances defect to the Stormcrows.{{Ref|aDwD|23}} |
While in Lhazar, two serjeants plot to steal the gems and gold plate entrusted to Daario as gifts for the [[Lhazarene]]. Daario finds out and kills them.{{Ref|aDwD|23}} | While in Lhazar, two serjeants plot to steal the gems and gold plate entrusted to Daario as gifts for the [[Lhazarene]]. Daario finds out and kills them.{{Ref|aDwD|23}} | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{Quote| | + | {{Quote|'''Prendahl''': The Stormcrows do not stand alone.<br> |
+ | '''Daenerys''': Stormcrows do not stand at all. They fly, at the first sign of thunder.{{Ref|aSoS|42}}}} – [[Prendahl na Ghezn]] and [[Daenerys Targaryen]] | ||
− | {{Quote| | + | {{Quote|Five hundred sellswords of uncertain loyalty.{{Ref|aSoS|42}}}} – [[Jorah Mormont]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen]] |
− | {{Quote| | + | {{Quote|I trust all my men. Just as far as I can spit.{{ref|adwd|23}}}} – [[Daario Naharis]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen]] |
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
{{references|2}} | {{references|2}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Stormcrows| ]] | ||
[[Category:Mercenaries]] | [[Category:Mercenaries]] | ||
[[Category:Sellsword companies]] | [[Category:Sellsword companies]] | ||
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[[es:Cuervos de Tormenta]] | [[es:Cuervos de Tormenta]] | ||
[[fa:مرغان طوفان]] | [[fa:مرغان طوفان]] | ||
[[fr:Corbeaux Tornade]] | [[fr:Corbeaux Tornade]] | ||
[[ru:Вороны-Буревестники]] | [[ru:Вороны-Буревестники]] |
Revision as of 16:49, 22 July 2016
The Stormcrows are a mercenary company found in the Free Cities. Their banner displays four crows between crossed lightning bolts. They number five hundred horse.[1]
Contents
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Following the fall of Astapor, the Stormcrows are hired to help defend Yunkai against the threat of Daenerys Targaryen. They are placed on the right of the defensive line facing Daenerys's host. The captains of the Stormcrows, Prendahl na Ghezn, Sallor the Bald and Daario Naharis, attend the parley with Daenerys. She offers the captains gold and plunder if the Stormcrows come over to her side, but is rebuffed by Prendahl. The Stormcrows are a company of freed men and therefore the question of breaking the contract with Yunkai would have to be put to each man. While that debate is going on in the camp, Daario, won over by Daenerys, kills Prendahl and Sallor and brings the Stormcrows over to Daenerys. She is victorious in the ensuing battle near Yunkai.[1]
A Dance with Dragons
Daenerys sends Daario and the Stormcrows to Lhazar as her representatives with the mission of reopening the land trade routes between them and Meereen.[2]
The Stormcrows defeat the Long Lances—who have been contracted by Yunkai—when the latter attempt to close the Khyzai Pass. Nine Stormcrows die in the fight but twelve Long Lances defect to the Stormcrows.[3]
While in Lhazar, two serjeants plot to steal the gems and gold plate entrusted to Daario as gifts for the Lhazarene. Daario finds out and kills them.[3]
Captain-generals
- {Prendahl na Ghezn}, killed by Daario Naharis
- {Sallor the Bald}, killed by Daario Naharis
- Daario Naharis
- Widower
- Jokin
Quotes
Prendahl: The Stormcrows do not stand alone.
Daenerys: Stormcrows do not stand at all. They fly, at the first sign of thunder.[1]
– Prendahl na Ghezn and Daenerys Targaryen
Five hundred sellswords of uncertain loyalty.[1]
– Jorah Mormont to Daenerys Targaryen
I trust all my men. Just as far as I can spit.[3]
– Daario Naharis to Daenerys Targaryen
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 42, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 2, Daenerys I.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 23, Daenerys IV.