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| Character_name = [[File:Greyjoy coat sigil.png|50px|left]] '''Victarion Greyjoy''' [[File:Greyjoy coat sigil.png|50px|right]]
 
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| Alias          = The Iron Captain
 
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==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
 
Victarion is a large and powerful man, wearing plate armor in combat and wielding a cruel axe. He wears a helm in the shape of a kraken.{{Ref|aFfC|29}}
 
Victarion is a large and powerful man, wearing plate armor in combat and wielding a cruel axe. He wears a helm in the shape of a kraken.{{Ref|aFfC|29}}
[[File: Matt_Olson_V_Greyjoy.jpg‎|Victarion Greyjoy coming ashore leading his [[ironborn]] men - by  Matt Olson ©|thumb|400px|right]]
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[[File: Matt_Olson_V_Greyjoy.jpg‎|Victarion Greyjoy coming ashore leading his [[ironborn]] men - by  Matt Olson ©|thumb|250px|right]]
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
Victarion recognized the greatness of his older brother [[Balon Greyjoy|Balon]] and followed him loyally. He commanded the [[Iron Fleet]] during the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]]. During the rebellion, using a plan [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron]] had concocted, they sailed into [[Lannisport]] and burned the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] fleet at anchor.{{Ref|aCoK|24}} His fleet was smashed by [[Stannis]] in a trap at [[Fair Isle]] and his younger brother [[Aeron Greyjoy|Aeron's]] vessel, the ''[[Golden Storm]]'', was chopped in half by the warship ''[[Fury]]''. After the rebellion's end, he continued to serve as [[Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet|Lord Captain]] faithfully. His brother, Euron, seduced and impregnated his third wife, which drove Victarion to beat her to death to retain his honor. Only the taboo against [[kinslaying]] kept Victarion from killing Euron. He has not married since, nor has he forgiven Euron.{{Ref|aFfC|1}}{{Ref|aFfC|18}}
 
Victarion recognized the greatness of his older brother [[Balon Greyjoy|Balon]] and followed him loyally. He commanded the [[Iron Fleet]] during the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]]. During the rebellion, using a plan [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron]] had concocted, they sailed into [[Lannisport]] and burned the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] fleet at anchor.{{Ref|aCoK|24}} His fleet was smashed by [[Stannis]] in a trap at [[Fair Isle]] and his younger brother [[Aeron Greyjoy|Aeron's]] vessel, the ''[[Golden Storm]]'', was chopped in half by the warship ''[[Fury]]''. After the rebellion's end, he continued to serve as [[Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet|Lord Captain]] faithfully. His brother, Euron, seduced and impregnated his third wife, which drove Victarion to beat her to death to retain his honor. Only the taboo against [[kinslaying]] kept Victarion from killing Euron. He has not married since, nor has he forgiven Euron.{{Ref|aFfC|1}}{{Ref|aFfC|18}}
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===A Dance with Dragons===
 
===A Dance with Dragons===
  
[[File:VictarionbyWouterBruneel.jpg|300px|thumb|Victarion Greyjoy by [http://www.wbruneel.com/IllustrationPortfolio.html Wouter Bruneel].]]
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[[File:VictarionbyWouterBruneel.jpg|250px|thumb|Victarion Greyjoy by [http://www.wbruneel.com/IllustrationPortfolio.html Wouter Bruneel].]]
  
 
Victarion's [[Iron Fleet]] of over ninety ships splits into three squadrons and sets sail for [[Meereen]]. With him aboard ''Iron Victory'' is "the [[dusky woman]]", a gift of Euron's. She is comely but mute. On the journey, Victarion loses nearly half his ships, though he also gains some ships back by capturing and seizing several trading vessels and their cargo. Victarion's wounded hand continues to trouble him, and he suspects that [[Kerwin|Maester Kerwin]], the [[maester]] that [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron]] sent to accompany him, is poisoning him. During the voyage, a Red Priest of [[R'hllor]] named [[Moqorro]] is discovered clinging to wreckage out at sea. The crew wants him killed, but Moqorro manages to cure Victarion's wounded hand with magic. Moqorro then has Victarion kill the maester to bring the ship good winds.{{Ref|ADWD|56}} Moqorro, like [[Melisandre]], can see the future in the flames, and uses the magic to aid Victarion in his quest. Victarion's crew live in great fear of the man and call him ''"Black Flame"''. Victarion now makes offerings to both the [[Drowned God]] and R'hllor. Moqorro also alerts Victarion that he has seen Daenarys married in the flames, but Victarion is unconcerned by this as he has stated "she would not be the first woman I made a widow."{{Ref|ADWD|63}}
 
Victarion's [[Iron Fleet]] of over ninety ships splits into three squadrons and sets sail for [[Meereen]]. With him aboard ''Iron Victory'' is "the [[dusky woman]]", a gift of Euron's. She is comely but mute. On the journey, Victarion loses nearly half his ships, though he also gains some ships back by capturing and seizing several trading vessels and their cargo. Victarion's wounded hand continues to trouble him, and he suspects that [[Kerwin|Maester Kerwin]], the [[maester]] that [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron]] sent to accompany him, is poisoning him. During the voyage, a Red Priest of [[R'hllor]] named [[Moqorro]] is discovered clinging to wreckage out at sea. The crew wants him killed, but Moqorro manages to cure Victarion's wounded hand with magic. Moqorro then has Victarion kill the maester to bring the ship good winds.{{Ref|ADWD|56}} Moqorro, like [[Melisandre]], can see the future in the flames, and uses the magic to aid Victarion in his quest. Victarion's crew live in great fear of the man and call him ''"Black Flame"''. Victarion now makes offerings to both the [[Drowned God]] and R'hllor. Moqorro also alerts Victarion that he has seen Daenarys married in the flames, but Victarion is unconcerned by this as he has stated "she would not be the first woman I made a widow."{{Ref|ADWD|63}}

Revision as of 18:11, 2 February 2013

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Victarion Greyjoy
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Victarion Greyjoy by Amoka©
Victarion Greyjoy by Amoka©

Alias The Iron Captain
Titles
Allegiance House Greyjoy
Culture Ironborn
Born Pyke
Books


Victarion Greyjoy is a brother of Balon Greyjoy and Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet, his flagship is Iron Victory. He is a capable commander and a fierce warrior in battle, but has a calm demeanor outside of it, thinking of enemies with great respect. He is a religious man and wears full plate armor while sailing because he has no fear of drowning.

Appearance

Victarion is a large and powerful man, wearing plate armor in combat and wielding a cruel axe. He wears a helm in the shape of a kraken.[1]

Victarion Greyjoy coming ashore leading his ironborn men - by Matt Olson ©

History

Victarion recognized the greatness of his older brother Balon and followed him loyally. He commanded the Iron Fleet during the Greyjoy Rebellion. During the rebellion, using a plan Euron had concocted, they sailed into Lannisport and burned the Lannister fleet at anchor.[2] His fleet was smashed by Stannis in a trap at Fair Isle and his younger brother Aeron's vessel, the Golden Storm, was chopped in half by the warship Fury. After the rebellion's end, he continued to serve as Lord Captain faithfully. His brother, Euron, seduced and impregnated his third wife, which drove Victarion to beat her to death to retain his honor. Only the taboo against kinslaying kept Victarion from killing Euron. He has not married since, nor has he forgiven Euron.[3][4]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Victarion is sent with the main strength of the Iron Fleet to take Moat Cailin by his King and brother Balon Greyjoy.[2] Moat Cailin falls to the Ironborn's surprise assault.

A Storm of Swords

Upon hearing of his brother Balon's death and the return of his hated brother, Euron, Victarion leaves a token force to defend Moat Cailin under the command of Ralf Kenning and returns to the Iron Islands with his fleet to decide on the succession of the next Iron King.[4]

A Feast for Crows

Victarion makes a claim to the Seastone Chair as Balon's brother and second-in-command. Victarion makes a strong claim, but the crowd ultimately favors Euron.[5] Despite his hatred for Euron, Victarion's obedient and dutiful nature keeps him following Euron's orders. He leads the assault on the Shield Islands, slaughtering unarmored sailors and winning a duel with Talbert Serry, the son of Lord Osbert Serry but wounds his hand during the fight. After his victory, he watches helplessly as Euron steals many of his trusted comrades away from him by giving them titles on the Shield Islands. He also deplores the cruelty Euron displays toward the slain lords' women.

Apparently oblivious to Victarion's hatred, Euron summons Victarion to a private meeting and asks him to find Daenerys Targaryen and deliver Euron's marriage proposal. Victarion agrees, but secretly plans on courting Daenerys for himself.[1]

A Dance with Dragons

Victarion Greyjoy by Wouter Bruneel.

Victarion's Iron Fleet of over ninety ships splits into three squadrons and sets sail for Meereen. With him aboard Iron Victory is "the dusky woman", a gift of Euron's. She is comely but mute. On the journey, Victarion loses nearly half his ships, though he also gains some ships back by capturing and seizing several trading vessels and their cargo. Victarion's wounded hand continues to trouble him, and he suspects that Maester Kerwin, the maester that Euron sent to accompany him, is poisoning him. During the voyage, a Red Priest of R'hllor named Moqorro is discovered clinging to wreckage out at sea. The crew wants him killed, but Moqorro manages to cure Victarion's wounded hand with magic. Moqorro then has Victarion kill the maester to bring the ship good winds.[6] Moqorro, like Melisandre, can see the future in the flames, and uses the magic to aid Victarion in his quest. Victarion's crew live in great fear of the man and call him "Black Flame". Victarion now makes offerings to both the Drowned God and R'hllor. Moqorro also alerts Victarion that he has seen Daenarys married in the flames, but Victarion is unconcerned by this as he has stated "she would not be the first woman I made a widow."[7]

The Black Flame's next plan is to make Victarion the master of the Dragon Horn so he can bind the dragons to the Iron Captain's will.

Quotes

"Come!" he roared back. "Come kill me, if you can."

- Victarion upon boarding the Serry vessel.[1]


"Poison was for cravens, women, and Dornishmen." [6]


"The most beautiful woman in the world has urgent need of my axe".

Victarion, on finding out Daenerys is encircled by her enemies in Meereen

Known members of Victarion's crew on the Iron Victory

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dagon
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lady Stonetree
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quellon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lady Piper
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lady Sunderly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Harlon
 
Quenton
 
Donel
 
Balon
 
Alannys Harlaw
 
Euron
 
Victarion
 
Unknown
three wives
 
Urrigon
 
Aeron
 
Robin
 
Stillborn
daughter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rodrik
 
Maron
 
Asha
 
Erik
Ironmaker
 
Theon
 
Bastard
sons
 
 
 
Stillborn
daughter
 
 


References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
  2. 2.0 2.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
  3. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.
  4. 4.0 4.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.
  5. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
  6. 6.0 6.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.
  7. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 63, Victarion I.