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'''Symon''', better known as '''Symon Silver Tongue''', is a singer.{{Ref|ASOS|32}}
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'''Symon Silver Tongue''' is a singer and harper.{{Ref|ASOS|32}}
  
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
He is short, with thin brown hair, pink cheeks and small pot belly. He uses a twelve-stringed woodharp.{{Ref|ASOS|32}}
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Symon is short, with thin brown balding hair, pink cheeks, and small pot belly.{{ref|ACOK|44}}{{ref|ASOS|32}}
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Symon Silver Tongue wears a doeskin jerkin.{{ref|ASOS|32}} An adequate singer,{{ref|ACOK|44}} he uses a twelve-stringed woodharp.{{Ref|ASOS|32}}
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==History==
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Symon learned to play the harp from an old master who believed each man has his song.{{Ref|ASOS|32}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
When [[Tyrion Lannister]] arrives at [[Shae]]'s manse one day, he hears music and then someone singing within. On his question who that is, he receives the answer that it is a "fatbelly singer". Tyrion isn't fond of singers in general, but he likes this one even less than most of his kind, even without having seen him. When he enters Shae's room, Symon immediately betrays that he recognizes Tyrion, addressing him as "My lord Hand" and stating that it is an honor to meet him. After Symon has introduced himself as "a player, a singer, a taleteller", Tyrion says that he is a fool as well, pointing out that a wiser man would at least have pretended to not recognize him, even though Tyrion would have seen through such a charade, but Symon should at least have tried. Tyrion points out that Symon knows of Shae, where she lives and that Tyrion only visits her at night and asks rhetorically what he should do with him now. The frightened singer says he will tell no one. Tyrion replies that they agree on that front. When they are alone, Shae says that Symon may never sing again, because Tyrion has scared the voice from him. Tyrion thinks that fear will help Symon in reaching his high notes. Shae wonders whether Tyrion will hurt the singer, stressing that he is cheering her up on nights Tyrion doesn't visit. Tyrion asks how well Symon sings and Shae thinks he's better than some but not as good as others. Tyrion tells her that she can keep him but that she should keep him close, he doesn't want Symon spreading tales in pot-shops. Shae replies that he won't.{{Ref|ACOK|44}}
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When [[Tyrion Lannister]] discretely visits his mistress, [[Shae]], at the [[manse near the Iron Gate]] one day, he hears music and then someone singing within. Symon Silver Tongue betrays that he recognizes Tyrion, addressing him as "My lord [[Hand of the King|Hand]]", Tyrion threatens the singer into secrecy. Tyrion allows Shae to continue having Symon sing for her, as long as he does not spread tales in pot-shops.{{Ref|ACOK|44}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
He is hired by Lady [[Tanda Stokeworth]], on Shae's advice, to calm [[Lollys Stokeworth|Lollys]] when her [[Tyrion Tanner|baby]] kicks. Shae mentions this to Tyrion, also sharing that Symon is well informed about what will go on at the wedding feast for [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]]. His detailed account of the wonders planned for the feast prompt Shae to ask Tyrion for permission to attend the feast, which Tyrion objects to because it isn't safe for her. Tyrion is immediately bothered again that the "thrice-damned singer" could endanger Shae by one careless word. He later orders [[Bronn]] to find Symon before anyone else does, almost ordering Bronn to kill the man already, but Tyrion is hesitant, because Symon might have done nothing more than sing some songs and fill Shae's head with visions about the wedding feast.{{Ref|aSoS|12}}  
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Symon is hired by Lady [[Tanda Stokeworth]], on Shae's advice, to calm [[Lollys Stokeworth]] when [[Tyrion Tanner|her baby]] kicks. Symon is well informed about what will go on at the wedding feast for King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]]. His detailed account of the wonders planned for the feast prompts Shae to ask Tyrion for permission to attend the feast, which Tyrion objects to because it is not safe for her. Tyrion orders [[Bronn]] to find Symon before anyone else does.{{Ref|aSoS|12}}  
  
When Tyrion and Symon meet at a wine sink, arranged by [[Bronn]], Symon tries to blackmail Tyrion: If Tyrion will not find a way to let him participate in the tournament of singers that will be held at the wedding feast, Symon will inform [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Tywin Lannister]] about Shae. He even has made a song about it:
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When Tyrion and Symon meet at a [[winesink]], Tyrion advises the singer to depart [[King's Landing]] for the [[Free Cities]]. Symon responds by threatening to sing [[Hands of Gold|his new song about Tyrion and Shae]] to Tyrion's sister, Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]], or father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. Symon will allow himself to be bribed into silence if Tyrion finds a way to let him participate in the tournament of singers that will be held at the wedding feast. If he is not allowed to perform for Joffrey, Symon will perform his new song in common winesinks. Tyrion tells Symon he will arrange it and Bronn will contact him. After Symon departs, Tyrion gives instructions to Bronn to instead make Symon disappear. Bronn refers to a pot shop in [[Flea Bottom]] that makes "a savory [[bowl of brown]]" with "all kinds of meat in it".{{Ref|aSoS|32}}
  
::::''He rode through the streets of the city,''
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Tyrion later remembers Symon's song while imprisoned for Joffrey's murder{{Ref|aSoS|70}} and when he kills Shae.{{Ref|aSoS|77}}
:::::''down from his hill on high,''
 
::::''O'er the wynds and the steps and the cobbles,''
 
:::::''he rode to a woman's sigh.''
 
::::''For she was his secret treasure,''
 
:::::''she was his shame and his bliss. ''
 
::::''And a chain and a keep are nothing,''
 
:::::''compared to a woman's kiss''
 
  
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
::::''For hands of gold are always cold, but a woman's hands are warm...''
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While aboard the ''[[Selaesori Qhoran]]'', Tyrion confesses to [[Penny]] he had Symon killed for writing a song about him.{{ref|ADwD|33}}
  
Tyrion tells him that he would arrange it and Bronn would contact him. He then gives instructions to Bronn to make Symon disappear, so that he will never be found. Bronn then refers to a pot shop in [[Flea Bottom]] that makes "a savory [[bowl of brown]]" with "all kinds of meat in it".{{Ref|aSoS|32}}
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After joining the [[Second Sons]], [[Kem]] mentions to Tyrion that he remembers a potshop in King's Landing that made the best bowl of brown. When he asks Tyrion whether he ever ate a bowl of brown, Tyrion answers that he did once or twice and calls it "singer's stew".{{Ref|aDwD|66}}
  
Tyrion later remembers Symon's song during his trial{{Ref|aSoS|70}} and when he kills Shae.{{Ref|aSoS|77}}
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==Quotes by Symon==
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{{quote|'''Symon''': I am called Symon Silver Tongue, my lord. A player, a singer, a taleteller—<br>
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'''Tyrion''': And a great fool.{{ref|ACOK|44}}|Symon and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
  
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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{{Quote|Very good, my lord. I shall sing the night of [[Purple Wedding|King Joffrey's wedding]]. Should it happen that I am called to court, why, I will want to offer [[Joffrey Baratheon|the king]] my very best compositions, songs I have sung a thousand times that are certain to please. If I should find myself singing in some dreary [[winesink]], though ... well, that would be an apt occasion to try my new song. For [[Hand of the King|hands of gold]] are always cold, but [[Shae|a woman's hands]] are warm.{{Ref|aSoS|32}}|Symon to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
While aboard the ''[[Selaesori Qhoran]]'', Tyrion confesses to [[Penny]] he had Symon killed for writing a song about him.{{ref|ADwD|33}}
 
  
After joining the [[Second Sons]], [[Kem]] mentions to Tyrion that he remembers a potshop in [[King's Landing]] that made the best [[bowl of brown]]. When he asks Tyrion whether he ever ate a bowl of brown, Tyrion answers that he did once or twice and says that he calls it ''"singer's stew"''.{{Ref|aDwD|66}}
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==Quotes about Symon==
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{{quote|'''Tyrion''': Who is that?<br>
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'''Ibbenese''': Fatbelly singer.{{ref|ACOK|44}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and an [[Ibbenese]] guard}}
  
==Quotes==
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{{quote|'''Tyrion''': How well does he sing?<br>
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'''Shae''': Better than some. Not so good as others.{{ref|ACOK|44}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Shae]]}}
  
{{Quote|Very good, my lord. I shall sing the night of King Joffrey’s wedding. Should it happen that I am called to court, why, I will want to offer the king my very best compositions, songs I have sung a thousand times that are certain to please. If I should find myself singing in some dreary winesink, though... well, that would be an apt occasion to try my new song. For hands of gold are always cold, but a woman’s hands are warm.{{Ref|aSoS|32}}}} – Symon, to [[Tyrion Lannister]]
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{{quote|In his soft hands he held a twelve-stringed woodharp more deadly than a longsword.{{ref|ASOS|32}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Singers]]
 
[[Category:Musicians]]
 
[[Category:Smallfolk]]
 
 
[[Category:Characters from Westeros]]
 
[[Category:Characters from Westeros]]
 
[[Category:Characters killed by Bronn]]
 
[[Category:Characters killed by Bronn]]
 
[[Category:Characters killed by Tyrion Lannister]]
 
[[Category:Characters killed by Tyrion Lannister]]
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[[Category:Characters with brown hair]]
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[[Category:Musicians]]
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[[Category:Singers]]
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[[Category:Smallfolk]]
  
 
[[es:Symon]]
 
[[es:Symon]]
 
[[fr:Symon Langue d'Argent]]
 
[[fr:Symon Langue d'Argent]]
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[[pt:Symon Língua de Prata]]
 
[[ru:Саймон Серебряный Язык]]
 
[[ru:Саймон Серебряный Язык]]
 
[[zh:西蒙]]
 
[[zh:西蒙]]

Latest revision as of 17:35, 3 December 2023

Symon Silver Tongue
Symon Silver Tongue.jpg
Symon, by Amok ©

Alias Symon Silver Tongue
Culture Westeros
Born Westeros[1]
Died 299 AC
King's Landing
Books

Symon Silver Tongue is a singer and harper.[2]

Appearance

Symon is short, with thin brown balding hair, pink cheeks, and small pot belly.[3][2]

Symon Silver Tongue wears a doeskin jerkin.[2] An adequate singer,[3] he uses a twelve-stringed woodharp.[2]

History

Symon learned to play the harp from an old master who believed each man has his song.[2]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

When Tyrion Lannister discretely visits his mistress, Shae, at the manse near the Iron Gate one day, he hears music and then someone singing within. Symon Silver Tongue betrays that he recognizes Tyrion, addressing him as "My lord Hand", Tyrion threatens the singer into secrecy. Tyrion allows Shae to continue having Symon sing for her, as long as he does not spread tales in pot-shops.[3]

A Storm of Swords

Symon is hired by Lady Tanda Stokeworth, on Shae's advice, to calm Lollys Stokeworth when her baby kicks. Symon is well informed about what will go on at the wedding feast for King Joffrey I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell. His detailed account of the wonders planned for the feast prompts Shae to ask Tyrion for permission to attend the feast, which Tyrion objects to because it is not safe for her. Tyrion orders Bronn to find Symon before anyone else does.[4]

When Tyrion and Symon meet at a winesink, Tyrion advises the singer to depart King's Landing for the Free Cities. Symon responds by threatening to sing his new song about Tyrion and Shae to Tyrion's sister, Queen Regent Cersei Lannister, or father, Lord Tywin Lannister. Symon will allow himself to be bribed into silence if Tyrion finds a way to let him participate in the tournament of singers that will be held at the wedding feast. If he is not allowed to perform for Joffrey, Symon will perform his new song in common winesinks. Tyrion tells Symon he will arrange it and Bronn will contact him. After Symon departs, Tyrion gives instructions to Bronn to instead make Symon disappear. Bronn refers to a pot shop in Flea Bottom that makes "a savory bowl of brown" with "all kinds of meat in it".[2]

Tyrion later remembers Symon's song while imprisoned for Joffrey's murder[5] and when he kills Shae.[6]

A Dance with Dragons

While aboard the Selaesori Qhoran, Tyrion confesses to Penny he had Symon killed for writing a song about him.[7]

After joining the Second Sons, Kem mentions to Tyrion that he remembers a potshop in King's Landing that made the best bowl of brown. When he asks Tyrion whether he ever ate a bowl of brown, Tyrion answers that he did once or twice and calls it "singer's stew".[8]

Quotes by Symon

Symon: I am called Symon Silver Tongue, my lord. A player, a singer, a taleteller—
Tyrion: And a great fool.[3]

—Symon and Tyrion Lannister

Very good, my lord. I shall sing the night of King Joffrey's wedding. Should it happen that I am called to court, why, I will want to offer the king my very best compositions, songs I have sung a thousand times that are certain to please. If I should find myself singing in some dreary winesink, though ... well, that would be an apt occasion to try my new song. For hands of gold are always cold, but a woman's hands are warm.[2]

—Symon to Tyrion Lannister

Quotes about Symon

Tyrion: Who is that?
Ibbenese: Fatbelly singer.[3]

Tyrion Lannister and an Ibbenese guard

Tyrion: How well does he sing?
Shae: Better than some. Not so good as others.[3]

In his soft hands he held a twelve-stringed woodharp more deadly than a longsword.[2]

—thoughts of Tyrion Lannister

References