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| Character_name = [[File:Greyjoy coat sigil.png|50px|left]] '''Victarion Greyjoy''' [[File:Greyjoy coat sigil.png|50px|right]] | | 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 | | 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| | + | [[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=== | ||
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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}} |
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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.
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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]
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'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
- Wulfe one-ear
- Ragnor Pyke
- Longwater Pyke
- Tom Tidewood
- Burton Humble
- Quellon Humble
- Steffar Stammerer
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 63, Victarion I.
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