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Sister's stew

2026-06-10T05:32:42Z

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'''Sister's stew''' is a thick creamy white seafood stew the is served on the three islands known as the [[Three Sisters]]. It can be made with leeks, carrots, barley, turnips white and yellow, pepper, salt, clams, as well as chunks of [[cod]] and [[crab]]meat in a stock of heavy cream and butter. Red crabs, spider crabs, and conquerors can be included.{{ref|ADWD|9}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
When he is brought before Lord [[Godric Borrell]] on [[Sweetsister]], [[Davos Seaworth]] is served sister's stew in a trencher hollowed out of a stale loaf. Davos has tasted sister's stew before, as it is served in every inn and tavern of the [[Three Sisters]]. Godric insists this stew made by his granddaughter [[Gella]] is better. Davos is grateful for the stew, as he should now have [[guest right]].{{ref|ADWD|9}}

Davos notes that there are stranger [[spices]] than salt in this particular stew. Godric confirms it has saffron from [[Qarth]] and cracked black pepper from [[Volantis]]. Lord Borrell laughs, explaining he had taken pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and saffron off a [[Sloe-Eyed Maid|sloe-eyed maid]].{{ref|ADWD|9}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|It was the sort of stew that warmed a man right down to his bones, just the thing for a wet, cold night.{{ref|ADWD|9}}| thoughts of [[Davos Seaworth]]}}

{{Quote|I won't eat spider [[crab]], except in sister's stew. Makes me feel [[House Borrell|half cannibal]].{{ref|ADWD|9}}| [[Godric Borrell]] to [[Davos Seaworth]]}}

==References==
{{References}}

[[Category:Food]]
[[Category:Three Sisters]]

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[[fr:Potée de la sœur]]

Sweetsister

2026-06-10T05:31:59Z

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'''Sweetsister''' is an island of the [[Three Sisters]] in the [[Bite]]. It is the seat of [[House Borrell]], who are sworn to the [[House Arryn|Arryns]] of the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]]. The town of [[Sisterton]] and [[Breakwater Castle]] are located on Sweetsister.<ref>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], establishes [[Sisterton]] on the island Sweetsister, while the [[A Dance with Dragons-Map of the North|Map of the North]] in the same book shows [[Sisterton]] on the central island. However, ''[[The Lands of Ice and Fire]]'' labels the central island as Littlesister and the easternmost island as Sweetsister.</ref>

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[File:Marc Fishman davos sweetsister.jpg|350px|thumb|[[Davos Seaworth]] arrives at Sweetsister. by Marc Fishman]]
The ''[[Lionstar]]'' stops at [[Sisterton]] and [[Godric Borrell]], Lord of Sweetsister, hosts Ser [[Jared Frey|Jared]], [[Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar]], and [[Symond Frey]] at [[Breakwater]].{{ref|ADWD|9}}

[[Salladhor Saan]] loses heart and decides to abandon [[Stannis Baratheon]], sick of waiting for payment from the king. His fleet is off the [[Three Sisters]] when this happens. He refuses to take Lord [[Davos Seaworth]] to [[White Harbor]] but does not throw him overboard as he threatened. Instead, Davos is set ashore on Sweetsister by rowboat.{{Ref|aDwD|9}}

Davos is caught in the [[Belly of the Whale]] trying to buy his way off island, and he is brought before Lord Godric. Rather than turn Davos over to Lord [[Triston Sunderland]], Godric allows him to continue on to White Harbor.{{ref|ADWD|9}}

==See Also==
*[[:Category:Images of Sweetsister|Images of Sweetsister]]

==References==
{{References}}

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[[Category:House Borrell]]
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[[Category:Places in the Vale]]
[[Category:Three Sisters]]

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Palace of Sorrow

2026-06-09T10:55:38Z

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[[File:Dimitri Bielak palace of sorrow.jpg|The ruins of the Palace of Sorrow - by Dimitri Bielak. © FFG|thumb|400px]]
The '''Palace of Sorrow''' is a ruined island palace in the [[Rhoyne]] at [[Chroyane]].{{Ref|aDwD|18}} Prior to the festival city's downfall a thousand years ago, the structure was called the '''Palace of Love''' by the [[Rhoynar]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Travelling down the [[Rhoyne]], the ''[[Shy Maid]]'' and her crew pass the palace. [[Tyrion Lannister]] sees slender, broken spires and roofless towers thrusting blindly upward. The crew see graceful buttresses, delicate arches, fluted columns, terraces and bowers. The palace's towers and fallen stones are covered in thick, grey moss and black vines. The fog allows Tyrion to see only a quarter of the palace, but he believes it must have been ten times the size of the [[Red Keep]] and a hundred times more beautiful.{{Ref|aDwD|18}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|There was laughter here once ... There were gardens bright with flowers and fountains sparkling golden in the sun. Those steps once rang to the sound of lovers' footsteps, and beneath that broken dome marriages beyond count were sealed with a kiss.{{Ref|aDwD|18}}| [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Palaces|Sorrow]]
[[Category:Chroyane]]
[[Category:Rhoynish ruins]]
[[Category:Places in Essos]]

[[es:Palacio del Pesar]]
[[fr:Palais du Chagrin]]

Sorrows

2026-06-09T10:52:22Z

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{{Location map|Free Cities|long=65|lat=-25|label=Sorrows|caption=Western [[Essos]] and the location of the Sorrows}}
The '''Sorrows''' is a stretch of the [[Rhoyne]] from south of [[Dagger Lake]] to beyond the ruins of [[Chroyane]].{{Ref|aWoIaF| Sorrows}} It is full of fog and inhabited by [[stone men]] afflicted with [[greyscale]].

==About==
[[File: In_the_sorrows_MarcSimonetti.jpg‎ ‎|The ''[[Shy Maid]]'' passing through the Sorrows - by Marc Simonetti ©|thumb|350px|right]]

{{See also|:Category:Images of the Sorrows|l1=Images of the Sorrows}}

The fog of the Sorrows is attributed to the fall of [[Chroyane]] and [[Garin's Curse]] upon the [[Valyrian Freehold|Valyrians]] during the [[Second Spice War]].{{ref|ADWD|18}} There has not been law above the Sorrows for a thousand years, so [[pirates]] are common in the Rhoyne north of Chroyane, although they do not enter the ruined city.{{ref|ADWD|14}} [[Volantis|Volantene]] galleys patrol the river south of the Sorrows.{{ref|ADWD|14}} The [[Shrouded Lord]] is said to rule the Sorrows.{{ref|ADWD|18}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Tyrion Lannister]] travels with the crew and passengers of the ''[[Shy Maid]]'' through the Sorrows. In [[Chroyane]] they are attacked by [[stone men]].{{ref|ADWD|18}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|There is no law above the Sorrows, not for a thousand years.{{Ref|aDwD|14}}| [[Yandry]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

==Chapters that take place in the Sorrows==
*[[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 18|''A Dance with Dragons'': 18. Tyrion V]]

==References==
{{references}}

{{Region Free Cities}}

[[Category:Places in Essos]]

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[[fr:Les Chagrins]]
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Ruby ford

2026-06-09T09:32:50Z

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The '''ruby ford'''{{ref|ACOK|30}}{{ref|ASOS|49}} or '''Ruby Ford'''{{ref|TWOIAF|The Fall of the Dragons: Robert's Rebellion}} is a crossing of the [[Trident]] in the eastern [[riverlands]].{{ref|AWOIAF|Ruby Ford}} It is so named for the [[ruby|rubies]] that were knocked from Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s breastplate during the [[Battle of the Trident]].{{Ref|AGOT|4}} The [[inn at the crossroads]] lies near the ford.{{Ref|AGOT|15}}{{ref|ASOS|74}} There is no crossing of the [[Green Fork]] north of it until the [[Twins]].{{Ref|AGOT|55}}

==Location==
{{See also|:Category:Images of the Ruby Ford|l1=Images of the Ruby Ford}}

The ruby ford has not yet been depicted on maps of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. According to [[George R.R. Martin]], the ford is downriver from [[Lord Harroway's Town]].<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Rootes_and_Harroway The Rootes and Harroway (June 16, 2000)]</ref> When sailing down the [[Red Fork]] to [[Maidenpool]], one passes the ruby ford.{{Ref|ASOS|11}} [[Darry]] is located about half a day's ride to the south.{{Ref|AGOT|16}}

The semi-canon ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' states the ford is near the junction of the [[kingsroad]] and the [[river road]],{{ref|AWOIAF|Ruby Ford}} and its "Westeros" map has a pin for the Ruby Ford in the vicinity of Harroway and Darry.{{ref|AWOIAF|map of Westeros}}

The non-canon map for the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' places the ruby ford north of the confluence of the forks of the Trident and northwest of the crossroads inn.<ref>''Game of Thrones'' [http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season-1/episode-1/map Viewer's Guide]</ref>

==History==
[[File:Right of ConquestSidharth Chaturvedi.png|thumb|[[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]] stands over [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s body, by Sidharth Chaturvedi © Fantasy Flight Games]]
During [[Robert's Rebellion]] against the ruling [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] dynasty, Lord [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]]'s rebel host was met at a ford crossing the [[Trident]] by a loyalist army commanded by Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]], resulting in the [[Battle of the Trident]]. When they came together at the ford they fought a personal battle, which Rhaegar lost when Robert drove his warhammer into the prince's chest, killing him. Adorning Rhaegar's breastplate was a three-headed [[dragon]], the symbol of House Targaryen, done in [[rubies]]. The hammer blow knocked the rubies from Rhaegar's chest, spilling them into the water and giving the ford its name.{{Ref|aGoT|4}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[Arya Stark]] and [[Mycah]] leave the [[inn at the crossroads]]{{ref|ASOS|74}} to look for [[rubies]] remaining in the ford from the [[Battle of the Trident]]. Nearby, Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]] is attacked by Arya's [[direwolf]], [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]].{{ref|AGOT|15}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
After Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] leaves the crossroads inn during the [[War of the Five Kings]], Lord [[Roose Bolton]] reclaims the ruby ford from the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] along with the crossroads.{{Ref|aCoK|39}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Crossing the Ruby Ford FFG.JPG|thumb|400px|Crossing the ruby ford © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Having escaped [[Riverrun]], Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] and [[Brienne of Tarth]] divert from the [[Trident]] because they do not know who holds the ruby ford.{{ref|ASOS|11}}

The hosts commanded by Ser [[Aenys Frey]] and Roose Bolton have difficulty crossing the ruby ford because the Trident is in flood.{{ref|ASOS|44}} Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] defeats the rearguard of Roose in the [[fighting at the fords of the Trident]]{{Ref|aSoS|49}}{{ref|AFFC|27}} and seizes the ruby ford.{{ref|ASOS|60}}

After fighting some of the [[Mountain's men]] at the crossroads inn, [[Arya Stark]] and [[Sandor Clegane]] head for [[Saltpans]] through brush to avoid the kingsroad and the ruby ford.{{ref|ASOS|74}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
The [[Elder Brother (Quiet Isle)|Elder Brother]] tells Brienne that six rubies from [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s breastplate have washed up in the vicinity of Saltpans and the [[Quiet Isle]]. As they are followers of the [[Faith of the Seven]], the brothers of the [[septry]] await the finding of a seventh ruby.{{ref|AFFC|31}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|When Ned had finally come on the scene, [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] lay dead in the stream, while men of both armies scrabbled in the swirling waters for [[ruby|rubies]] knocked free of his armor.{{ref|AGOT|4}}| thoughts of [[Eddard Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Arya''': [[Mycah]] and I are going to ride upstream and look for [[ruby|rubies]] at the ford. 
'''Sansa''': Rubies. What rubies? 
'''Arya''': [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar's]] rubies. This is where King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] killed him and won the crown.{{ref|AGOT|15}}| [[Arya Stark]] and [[Sansa Stark]]}}

==References==
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{{Region Riverlands|state=uncollapsed}}

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Inn at the crossroads

2026-06-09T09:31:17Z

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The '''inn at the crossroads'''{{ref|AGOT|56}}{{ref|AWOIAF| Inn at the Crossroads}} or '''crossroads inn'''{{ref|AFFC|37}} is an inn that lies at the crossroads between the [[kingsroad]] running north-south, the [[river road]] west through the [[riverlands]] to the [[westerlands]], and the [[high road]] east to the [[Vale of Arryn]]. It is sometimes called the '''Old Inn''' and was formerly named the '''Two Crowns''', the '''Bellringer Inn''', the '''Clanking Dragon''', and the '''River Inn'''.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

==Layout==
{{See also|:Category:Images of the inn at the crossroads|l1=Images of the inn at the crossroads}}

The crossroads inn sits to the north of the [[Trident]],{{ref|AGOT|28}} near the [[ruby ford]].{{ref|AGOT|15}}{{ref|AGOT|56}} It lies in lands that used to belong to [[House Darry]].{{ref|AFFC|37}} Nearby is a marketplace and a village with half a hundred white houses and a small stone [[sept]].{{ref|AGOT|28}}

The inn is three stories tall with turrets and chimneys made of white stone.{{ref|AFFC|37}} Its south wing is built upon pilings that rise over a bed of weeds. The [[Trident]] once flowed under that wing, but the river has since moved.{{ref|AFFC|37}} The long and drafty common room has wooden kegs at one end and a fireplace at the other; [[beer]] and [[wine]] are offered at the inn.{{ref|AGOT|28}}{{ref|AGOT|69}} The building has a kitchen,{{ref|AGOT|28}} a porch,{{ref|AFFC|37}} and a cramped narrow staircase.{{ref|AGOT|28}} The rooms upstairs have featherbeds,{{ref|AGOT|69}} and some have hearths as well.{{ref|AFFC|27}} The inn can accommodate approximately between 130 to a 140 people.{{ref|AGOT|15}}{{refn|group=N|The inn is said in AGOT to be able to hold less then a third of Robert Baratheons party of over 400, a third of 400 is 133 but since its more then 400 it could be more and since its less then a third it could be less so between 130 to 140 people}}

On the north side of the inn is a stable with a thatch roof and a bell tower,{{ref|AFFC|37}} with garrets found beneath the tower.{{ref|AGOT|28}}{{ref|AGOT|69}} Past the stables is a forge.{{ref|AFFC|37}} The building is surrounded by a low wall of moss-covered broken white stones.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

The innkeep, [[Masha Heddle]], serves sweet cakes soaked with honey.{{ref|AGOT|28}}

==History==
[[File:Inn at the Crossroads.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Crossroads Inn, by Marc Simonetti © Fantasy Flight Games]]
An inn has existed at this spot for hundreds of years. The current inn was raised during the reign of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]], who built the [[kingsroad]]. He and Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] stayed there, and the inn was named the Two Crowns in their honor. After one of the innkeeps built the bell tower, the name was changed to the Bellringer Inn.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

The inn eventually passed into the hands of Long [[Jon Heddle]], a [[knight]] who had been crippled. Jon, who taken up ironworking in his old age, forged a new sign to hang in the yard, a three-headed black iron [[dragon]]. The inn became known as the Clanking Dragon for the noise the sign made in the wind.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

During the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]], [[Daemon I Blackfyre]] took a black dragon as his emblem. Lord [[House Darry|Darry]], then overlord of the inn's lands, was a noted [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] supporter. He saw the inn's black dragon sign and became angry; he cut it down, hacked it to pieces, and threw it into the river. Eventually one of the iron dragon's heads washed up on the [[Quiet Isle]], red with rust. The sign was never replaced and people eventually forgot about the dragons.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

The inn became known as the River Inn, since the [[Trident]] flowed beneath its back door and half its rooms were built out over the water. It was said that the inn's guests could throw a line out their window and catch fish. There was also a ferry landing at the inn, where travelers could cross to [[Lord Harroway's Town]] and [[Whitewalls]]. However, the river moved between {{date|220|230}} when [[Masha Heddle]]'s grandfather was the innkeeper.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

[[Smallfolk]] now call the establishment the crossroads inn.{{ref|AFFC|37}} [[Catelyn Stark]] often slept at the inn when traveling with her father, Lord [[Hoster Tully]].{{ref|AGOT|28}} Septon [[Meribald]] sometimes stops at the inn during his circuit of the [[riverlands]].{{ref|AFFC|37}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Heddle Execution Crossroads (AGoT Comic).jpg|right|thumb|300px|Tyrion Lannister finds the executed Masha Heddle at the inn by Tommy Patterson]]
While traveling to [[King's Landing]], the royal retinue of King [[Robert I Baratheon]] stops at the crossroads inn.{{ref|AGOT|15}}{{ref|ASOS|74}} The inn has accomodations for less than a third of Robert's party of more than four hundred.{{ref|AGOT|15}} The king takes Lord [[Eddard Stark]] to hunt for wild [[aurochs]].{{ref|AGOT|15}} Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]] is wounded by the [[direwolf]] [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]] near the [[ruby ford]] south of the inn.{{ref|AGOT|15}}

[[Catelyn Stark]] and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] stay at the busy inn while returning to the [[north]] from [[King's Landing]]. Catelyn finds their garrets beneath the bell tower to be low and dusty. Also visiting the inn are [[House Bracken|Brackens]], [[House Frey|Freys]], and Ser [[Willis Wode]]. [[Tyrion Lannister]] arrives with [[Jyck]], [[Morrec]], and [[Yoren]]. Catelyn attempts to remain incognito, but Tyrion recognizes her. Believing that Tyrion was to blame for the [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 14|attack on her son]], Catelyn has rivermen and sellswords help her arrest the [[dwarf]].{{ref|AGOT|28}} [[Masha Heddle]] begs the nobles to take their quarrel elsewhere. Instead of [[Winterfell]], Catelyn brings her captive to the [[Vale of Arryn]].{{ref|AGOT|31}}

When war breaks out, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] destroys the nearby village and takes the inn as his quarters while he is encamped at the crossroads. He takes revenge on Masha, hanging her on a gibbet in the yard. Tyrion sees Masha's body when he meets his father at the inn, after leaving the [[Eyrie]] with his [[Vale mountain clans|clansmen]].{{ref|AGOT|56}} The Lannisters return to the inn after the [[battle on the Green Fork]], and Tywin discusses the [[Battle of the Camps]] with his bannermen in the common room. The small Tyrion finds his garret to be cozy.{{ref|AGOT|69}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
After Tywin goes to [[Harrenhal]], Lord [[Roose Bolton]] recaptures the crossroads from the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]].{{ref|ACOK|39}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Mathia Arkoniel thetickler arya sandor.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Sandor pulls Arya off the [[Tickler]], by Mathia Arkoniel ©]]
Masha's nephew reopens the inn, bringing in [[whore]]s to attract customers.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

Visiting the inn for wine and information, [[Sandor Clegane]] and [[Arya Stark]] happen upon three of [[Gregor Clegane]]'s men. After a brief conversation, in which Sandor warns the innkeeper that the [[Mountain's men]] plan to torture him to find out where he keeps his gold, a fight breaks out. Sandor and Arya kill [[Polliver]], the [[Tickler]], and a [[pimply squire]], but Sandor is badly wounded in the mêlée.{{ref|ASOS|74}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
When questioned by [[Rafford]], the innkeep and his whores attribute the deaths of Gregor's men to Sandor, who was accompanied by a "a ragged [[peasant]] lad". Raff the Sweetling does not send men after the [[Hound]], however.{{ref|AFFC|27}} When Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] arrives at [[Harrenhal]], he requests to interview the whores from the crossroads.{{ref|AFFC|27}}

According to Septon [[Meribald]], Masha's nephew was killed by an unnamed lord.{{ref|AFFC|37}} According to [[Timeon]], the innkeep was killed by [[Rorge]], formerly of the [[Brave Companions]], after being questioned.{{ref|AFFC|20}}

[[Jeyne Heddle|Jeyne]] and [[Willow Heddle]], the nephew's daughters{{ref|AWOIAF|Jeyne Heddle}} or Masha's nieces,{{ref|AFFC|37}} reopen the inn for business and as a refuge for orphan children, including [[Ben]], [[Pate (orphan)|Pate]], [[Jon Penny]], [[Tansy (orphan)|Tansy]], [[Wat (orphan)|Wat]], and [[Will (orphan)|Will]]. The Heddles and the inn are connected with the [[brotherhood without banners]], and [[Gendry]] works for them as a [[smith]].{{ref|AFFC|37}} In the aftermath of the [[Red Wedding]] and the [[raid on Saltpans]], some [[broken men]] who stay at the inn are hanged with salt in their mouths by the brotherhood, despite believing they had been under the protection of [[guest right]].{{ref|AFFC|37}}{{ref|AFFC|42}}

[[Brienne of Tarth]], [[Podrick Payne]], Meribald, and Ser [[Hyle Hunt]] travel to the crossroads inn. Meribald tells his companions the history of the inn and the [[Heddle family]]. The group passes hanged men in the vicinity, alleged perpetrators of the [[raid on Saltpans]], which leads Hyle to say the inn should now be called the "Gallows Inn".{{ref|AFFC|37}}

Brienne and her companions are greeted at the inn by Willow, Gendry, and the orphans. Several of the children are armed with crossbows, leading Hyle to suggest the inn should be called "Crossbow Inn", and Brienne to think that "Orphan Inn" would be more accurate. Jeyne is away with the brotherhood, but Meribald trades his food for rooms at the inn. Blood has stained the floor in the common room where Sandor killed the Mountain's men.{{ref|AFFC|37}}

A fight ensues when outlaws from the Brave Companions arrive and threaten Willow and the children. Brienne defends them and Gendry joins the rainy fight. [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]] are slain, but Brienne is badly wounded.{{ref|AFFC|37}} Jeyne tends to Brienne's wounds after the battle.{{ref|AFFC|42}} When [[Lem]] returns to the inn from the [[Green Fork]], he has Brienne, Hyle and Podrick given over to [[Lady Stoneheart]].{{ref|AFFC|42}}

==Chapters that take place at the crossroads inn==
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 15|''A Game of Thrones'': 15. Sansa I]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|''A Game of Thrones'': 28. Catelyn V]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 56|''A Game of Thrones'': 56. Tyrion VII]]
*[[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 69|''A Game of Thrones'': 69. Tyrion IX]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 74|''A Storm of Swords'': 74. Arya XIII]]
*[[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 37|''A Feast for Crows'': 37. Brienne VII]]

==Quotes==
{{Quote|The crossroads made for odd companions; [[dye]]rs with black and purple hands shared a bench with [[rivermen]] reeking of fish, an [[iron]]smith thick with muscle squeezed in beside a wizened old [[septon]], hard-bitten [[sellswords]] and soft plump merchants swapped news like boon companions.{{Ref|AGOT|28}}| thoughts of [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Podrick''': Is the [[dragon]] sign still there? 
'''Meribald''': No. When the smith's son was an old man, [[Daemon I Blackfyre|a bastard son]] of the [[Aegon IV Targaryen|fourth Aegon]] rose up in [[First Blackfyre Rebellion|rebellion]] against his [[Daeron II Targaryen|trueborn brother]] and took for his sigil a [[House Blackfyre|black dragon]]. These lands belonged to [[House Darry|Lord Darry]] then, and his lordship was fiercely loyal to the king. The sight of the black iron dragon made him wroth, so he cut down the post, hacked the sign into pieces, and cast them into [[Trident|the river]]. One of the dragon's heads washed up on the [[Quiet Isle]] many years later, though by that time it was red with rust.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}| [[Podrick Payne]] and [[Meribald]]}}

{{Quote|'''Hyle''': I never dreamed that keeping an inn could be so deadly dangerous. 
'''Meribald''': It is being [[smallfolk|common-born]] that is dangerous, when the great lords play their game of thrones.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}| [[Hyle Hunt]] and [[Meribald]]}}

{{Quote|They had come to the crossroads, quite literally; the place where the [[kingsroad]], the [[river road]], and the [[high road]] all came together.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}| thoughts of [[Brienne of Tarth]]}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{region Riverlands}}

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Gift of mercy

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[[File:The Hound gets no Mercy Mike S Miller.jpg|[[Arya Stark]] refused to give [[Sandor Clegane|the Hound]] the gift of mercy. Art © Mike S. Miller|thumb|350px|right]]
The '''gift of mercy''' is the term used for the granting of a quick, humane death to a person who is ailing or mortally wounded and destined to die a painful, lingering death otherwise.

People may request the gift of mercy. For example, [[Osha]] grants the dying [[Maester]] [[Luwin]] the gift of mercy at his request.{{ref|acok|69}} [[Sandor Clegane]] does the same for a survivor of the [[Red Wedding]], a bowman in service to Ser [[Marq Piper]] who escaped but was severely injured.{{Ref|aSoS|65}} [[Arya Stark]] gives the gift of mercy to a [[Sarsfield squire|squire]] after a brawl at the [[Inn at the Crossroads]], but denies mercy to the critically wounded Sandor after stating that he does not deserve it.{{ref|aSoS|74}}

[[Beyond the Wall]], the [[free folk]] will give children the gift of mercy if they have been afflicted by certain diseases, such as [[greyscale]].{{ref|ADWD|53}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|Do you mean to make me beg, bitch? Do it! The gift of mercy...{{ref|ASOS|74}}| [[Sandor Clegane]], to [[Arya Stark]]}}

{{Quote|If I had given birth to [[Shireen Baratheon|that poor child]], I would have given her the gift of mercy long ago.{{ref|ADWD|53}}| [[Val]], to [[Jon Snow]]}}

==References==
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Greyscale

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[[File:Sara Biddle Shireen face.png|350px|thumb|right|[[Shireen Baratheon]], by Sara Biddle © Fantasy Flight Games]]
'''Greyscale''' is a disease that can leave flesh stiff and dead, and the skin cracked and flaking, mottled black and grey and stone-like to the touch.{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}

Greyscale is most often seen in children, especially in cold, damp climates,{{ref|ADWD|18}} and victims have been found at the [[Iron Islands]],{{ref|AFFC|1}} [[Dragonstone (island)|Dragonstone]],{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}} and [[beyond the Wall]].{{ref|ADWD|53}} Greyscale is one of the many virulent diseases common in [[Sothoryos]],{{ref|TWOIAF|Beyond the Free Cities: Sothoryos}} and it is a danger for those traveling down the [[Rhoyne]] through the [[Sorrows]].{{ref|ADWD|18}}

==Symptoms==
{{See also|:Category:Images of greyscale|l1=Images of greyscale}}

Greyscale generally affects children, especially in cold damp climates. The afflicted flesh stiffens, calcifies, and cracks. The victims are disfigured, but also rendered immune to the fatal form of greyscale, or the rare swift epidemic form of the disease known as [[grey plague]].{{ref|ADWD|18}} The [[free folk]] consider people who survive greyscale unclean, and prefer to euthanize them, rather than take the chance that they may live to infect others.{{ref|ADWD|53}}

The mortal form of greyscale begins by affecting the extremities, noticeable only by a blackened fingertip or loss of sensation. As numbness creeps up a person's arms or legs, the flesh stiffens and grows cold, and the victim's skin will turn grey, resembling stone.{{ref|ADWD|18}} It is also possible for someone to turn to stone from the inside out, starting with their heart and lungs, with no visible symptoms on the extremities.{{ref|ADWD|22}} Blindness is common when the stone reaches the face.{{ref|ADWD|18}} The tongue and lips also turn to stone, causing difficulties with breathing.{{ref|affc|1}}<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[The Forsaken (The Winds of Winter)|The Forsaken]]</ref> In the final stages, the curse turns inward, affecting muscles, bones, and inner organs.{{ref|ADWD|18}} Although the disease is supposedly not painful, near the end, all victims go mad.{{ref|ADWD|18}}

If a person has been exposed to greyscale, they can prick each of their toes and fingers every day with a knife to check for infection. So long as the pricks hurt, they are safe. It is only when they cannot feel the blade that they will have cause to fear that they have contracted greyscale.{{ref|ADWD|22}}

==Treatment==
[[Maesters]] say greyscale's progress can be stayed by limes, mustard poultices, and scalding-hot baths. [[Septon]]s insist that prayer, sacrifice, and fasting are the cure. It is also colloquially believed that severing any affected appendages may stop the disease from spreading, but this treatment is not always effective.{{ref|ADWD|18}}

Some say that washing a person with vinegar helps prevent greyscale from spreading. [[Haldon]] is inclined to doubt the vinegar wash, but he sees no harm in trying it.{{ref|ADWD|22}}

==History==
Prince [[Garin the Great]] of the [[Rhoynar]] went to war against [[Volantis]] and [[Valyria]] in the [[Second Spice War]]. He was captured in battle, however, and hung in a cage at [[Chroyane]] to see the enslavement of his people. Using [[water magic]], Garin is said to have called [[Garin's Curse|a curse]] upon the conquerors, entreating [[Mother Rhoyne]] to avenge her children. That night the [[Rhoyne]] flooded out of season and a thick fog fell upon the river, and the Valyrian conquerors began to die of greyscale. To this day, the [[Sorrows]] is known for its foul fogs and waters, and the ruins of Chroyane are haunted by [[stone men]], people suffering from the later stages of greyscale.{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{ref|ADWD|18}}

The eldest son of [[Qhorwyn Hoare]], [[King of the Iron Islands]], died of greyscale.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Black Blood}}

Septa [[Maegelle Targaryen]] treated children afflicted with greyscale and died of the disease herself, with her arms and legs turned to stone.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}

[[Harlon Greyjoy]] was isolated in a tower because of his greyscale.{{ref|AFFC|1}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[File:Tyrion stone menJoshuaC.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Tyrion Lannister]] confronting one of the [[stone men]], by Joshua Cairós © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Under the [[Bridge of Dream]] in the [[Sorrows]], the crew of the ''[[Shy Maid]]'' are attacked by [[stone men]]. [[Tyrion Lannister]]falls into the [[Rhoyne]], but [[Jon Connington]] manages to pull him out, saving Tyrion's life.{{ref|ADWD|18}}

Jon becomes infected with greyscale from his encounter with the stone men.{{ref|ADWD|24}} He keeps his greyscale secret, soaking his hand with bad [[wine]] since he fears if he asked for vinegar people would realize that he is infected.{{ref|ADWD|61}} Jon hopes he will live long enough to seat [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Aegon Targaryen]] on the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

At the [[Wall]], [[Val]] becomes wary of [[Shireen Baratheon]] because of her childhood greyscale scars. Val tells [[Jon Snow]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], that the child is not clean and should be killed, and that she would have given Shireen the [[gift of mercy]] long ago. Val says that the [[free folk]] believe the disease never truly goes away in survivors, and she insists that [[monster|Gilly's son]] and his [[wet nurse]]s not live in the same tower as Shireen.{{ref|ADWD|53}}

==Known Victims==
* [[Shireen Baratheon]]
* [[Jon Connington]]
* [[Harlon Greyjoy]]
* eldest son of [[Qhorwyn Hoare]]
* [[Shrouded Lord]]
* [[Stone men]]
* [[Maegelle Targaryen]]

==Quotes==
[[File:Greyscale.jpg|350px|thumb|right|[[Jon Connington]], by Daniel Clarke © Fantasy Flight Games]]
{{quote|Hers was not a pretty face, alas. [[Shireen Baratheon|The child]] had [[Stannis Baratheon|her lord father's]] square jut of jaw and [[Selyse Florent|her mother's]] unfortunate ears, along with a disfigurement all her own, the legacy of the bout of greyscale that had almost claimed her in the crib. Across half one cheek and well down her neck, her flesh was stiff and dead, the skin cracked and flaking, mottled black and grey and stony to the touch.{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}| thoughts of [[Cressen]]}}

{{Quote|[[Harlon Greyjoy|Harlon]] he recalled but dimly, sitting grey-faced and still in a windowless tower room and speaking in whispers that grew fainter every day as the greyscale turned his tongue and lips to stone.{{ref|AFFC|1}}| thoughts of [[Aeron Greyjoy]]}}

{{Quote|Death had lost its terror for [[Tyrion Lannister]], but greyscale was another matter.{{ref|ADWD|18}}| thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|He had heard it said that there were three good cures for greyscale: axe and sword and cleaver. Hacking off afflicted parts did sometimes stop the spread of the disease, Tyrion knew, but not always. Many a man had sacrificed one arm or foot, only to find the other going grey. Once that happened, hope was gone.{{ref|ADWD|18}}| thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|'''Jon''': It is not always mortal in children. 
'''Val''': [[Beyond the Wall|North]] of the [[Wall]] it is. [[Poison|Hemlock]] is a sure cure, but a pillow or a blade will work as well. If I had given birth to [[Shireen Baratheon|that poor child]], I would have given her the [[gift of mercy]] long ago.{{ref|ADWD|53}}| [[Jon Snow]] and [[Val]]}}

{{Quote|He dare not let the greyscale become known. Queer as it seemed, men who would cheerfully face battle and risk death to rescue a companion would abandon that same companion in a heartbeat if he were known to have greyscale.{{ref|ADWD|61}}| thoughts of [[Jon Connington]]}}

==References==
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Olyvar Frey

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| lastname = Frey
| image = File:Olyvar_Frey_by_Lopata_4.jpg
| image_caption = Olyvar by Lopata Four
| Alias =
| Title =[[Squire]]
| Allegiance = [[House Frey]] [[House Stark]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Rivermen]]
| Father = [[Walder Frey]]
| Mother = [[Bethany Rosby]]
| Spouse =
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|281}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Olyvar Frey|Olyvar Frey]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appears) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appendix) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appendix)
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'''Olyvar Frey''' is a member of [[House Frey]]. He is the eighteenth son of Lord [[Walder Frey]], the fourth with his sixth wife, [[Bethany Rosby]].{{Ref|ACOK|Appendix}}

==Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Olyvar Frey|l1=Images of Olyvar Frey}}
Young Olyvar is anxious{{Ref|AGOT|63}} but loyal.{{Ref|ASOS|14}}{{Ref|ASOS|51}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[Robb Stark]] takes Olyvar as a squire as part of the pact sealed between [[Catelyn Stark]] and Lord [[Walder Frey]] at the [[Twins]] to join the [[House Frey|Freys]] to the [[House Stark|Stark]] cause in the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{Ref|AGOT|59}} Two years older than Robb, Olyvar is considered an excellent squire who proves his devotion to Robb and the Starks. He is part of Robb's [[Robb Stark's battle guard|battle guard]] in the [[battle in the Whispering Wood]].{{Ref|AGOT|63}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Olyvar is beside Robb when he presents his terms concerning peace with the [[Iron Throne]] to Ser [[Cleos Frey]].{{Ref|ACOK|7}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When the Freys abandon Robb's cause after his marriage to [[Jeyne Westerling]], Olyvar wishes to stay with him at the [[Crag]]. The other members of his family force him to return to the Twins, however.{{Ref|ASOS|14}} [[Rollam Westerling]] becomes Robb's new squire.{{Ref|ASOS|45}}

Catelyn expects Olyvar to attend his sister [[Roslin Frey|Roslin]]'s marriage at the Twins to Lord [[Edmure Tully]].{{Ref|ASOS|45}} Ser [[Ryman Frey]] claims that Olyvar cannot attend because of duty, however, and Olyvar is not present for the [[Red Wedding]]. Catelyn remembers Olyvar as being "devoted to her son",{{Ref|ASOS|51}} and it is possible that the other Freys kept him away due to his friendship with Robb.

==Quotes==
[[File:Olyvar,_Roslin,_and_Perwyn_Frey_by_sleazyjanet.jpg|thumb|350px|Olyvar and his siblings [[Perwyn Frey]] and [[Roslin Frey]] by sleazyjanet © ]]
{{Quote|'''Robb''': I'd hoped to ask Olyvar to squire for me when we [[siege of Moat Cailin|march north]], but I do not see him here. Would he be at the other feast? 
'''Ryman''': Olyvar? No. Not Olyvar. Gone ... gone from [[Twins|the castles]]. Duty.{{Ref|ASOS|51}}| [[Robb Stark]] and [[Ryman Frey]]}}

==Family==
{{Frey tree Bethany Rosby}}

==Theories==
{{Main|Olyvar Frey/Theories}}
It has been theorized that Olyvar might be the [[Ward of Gyles Rosby|unnamed ward]] of Lord [[Gyles Rosby]].

==References==
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Ollo Lophand

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| arms2 = Night's Watch
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| epithet = Lophand
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| Place_of_Birth = [[Tyrosh]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Ollo}}
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Place_of_Death = the [[haunted forest]]
| Spouse =
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| Books = ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appendix) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
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'''Ollo''',{{Ref|ASOS|48}} dubbed '''Ollo Lophand''',{{Ref|ASOS|0}}{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}} is a [[ranger]] of the [[Night's Watch]].

==Appearance and Character==
A big man,{{ref|ADWD|4}} Ollo wraps the stump of his missing hand in leather.{{Ref|ADWD|4}} [[Chett]] thinks the [[Tyrosh]]i dialect of [[High Valyrian]] spoken by Ollo is a wet, girly tongue.{{Ref|ASOS|0}}

Ollo is not remorseful about his crimes.{{ref|ASOS|0}}

==History==
Ollo is from [[Tyrosh]]. He lost a hand after being caught for thievery and was sent to the [[Wall]] after being found abed with a [[knight]]'s wife.{{Ref|ASOS|0}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Victor Garcia Mutiny NW.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Garth of Greenaway]] and Ollo attacking [[Jeor Mormont]], by Victor Garcia © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Ollo Lophand is part of the [[great ranging]], the force that leaves [[Castle Black]] in search of the [[wildlings]]. He is one of the conspirators who intend to kill [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], at the [[Fist of the First Men]]. If the conspiracy is successful, he plans to return to [[Tyrosh]]. Their scheme is interrupted when [[wights]] attack the Fist, however.{{ref|ASOS|0}}

Ollo survives the [[fight at the Fist]] and is among the men who make it back to [[Craster's Keep]]. He and [[Tim Stone]] feed and water the surviving horses, and he thinks that [[Craster]] is hoarding food. [[Garth of Greenaway]] and Ollo wield blades and prevent Jeor from interceding during the [[mutiny at Craster's Keep]]. When Jeor reaches for his own dagger, Ollo stabs Jeor, mortally wounding the Lord Commander. Ollo then rapes one of [[Craster's wives]]{{Ref|ASOS|33}} and searches the walls for food.{{Ref|ASOS|48}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ollo remains at Craster's Keep after the betrayal, along with eight other former members of the Night's Watch.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
While escorting [[Bran Stark]] and his friends toward the [[cave of the three-eyed crow]], [[Coldhands]] detects the presence of men in the [[haunted forest]]; the ranger hunts them down and kills them with his [[raven]]s. [[Summer]], Bran's [[direwolf]], then finds five black-clad bodies in the forest; the largest of them has a missing hand and a slashed throat. Summer eats from the body's neck. Bran wakes from his [[skinchanging]] to find that Coldhands has returned with meat, claiming he found a [[pig|sow]].{{ref|ADWD|4}}

==Quotes by Ollo==
{{quote|Hold your tongue.{{ref|ASOS|33}}| Ollo to [[Jeor Mormont]]}}

==Quotes about Ollo==
{{quote|Ollo Lophand now, he was talking about sailing back to [[Tyrosh]], where he claimed men didn't lose their hands for a bit of honest thievery, nor get sent off to [[Night's Watch|freeze their life away]] for being found in bed with some [[knight]]'s wife.{{ref|ASOS|Prologue}}| thoughts of [[Chett]]}}

{{Quote|'''Aemon''': Jon ... it grieves me to say, but Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]] was murdered at [[Craster's Keep]], at the hands of his Sworn Brothers. '''Jon''': Bro ... ''our own men''? Who was it? Who turned on him? '''Aemon''': [[Garth of Oldtown]], Ollo Lophand, [[Dirk]] ... thieves, cowards and killers, the lot of them.{{ref|ASOS|48}}| [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] and [[Jon Snow]]}}

{{quote|He went from man to man, sniffing, before settling on the biggest, a faceless thing who clutched black [[iron]] in one hand. His other hand was missing, severed at the wrist, the stump bound up in leather. Blood flowed thick and sluggish from the slash across his throat. The [[direwolf|wolf]] lapped at it with his tongue, licked the ragged eyeless ruin of his nose and cheeks, then buried his muzzle in his neck and tore it open, gulping down a gobbet of sweet meat. No flesh had ever tasted half as good.{{ref|ADWD|4}}| thoughts of [[Bran Stark]] as [[Summer]]}}

==References==
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Olenna Tyrell

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| nickname =
| firstname = Olenna
| particle =
| lastname = Tyrell
| epithet = the Queen of Thorns
| arms = Redwyne
| arms2 = Tyrell
| image = Borja Pindado thequeenofthorns.jpg
| image_caption = Olenna Tyrell, the Queen of Thorns, by Borja Pindado © Fantasy Flight Games
| Alias = Olenna Redwyne{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|AWOIAF|Olenna Redwyne}} Queen of Thorns{{Ref|ASOS|6}}
| Title = Lady of [[Highgarden]] Dowager Lady of Highgarden{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}
| Allegiance = [[House Redwyne]] [[House Tyrell]]
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|228}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Olenna Redwyne|Olenna Redwyne]] calculation.''</ref>
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| Father = [[Runceford Redwyne]]{{Ref|ADWD|1}}
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| Issue = [[Mace Tyrell]]{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}} [[Mina Tyrell]]{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}} [[Janna Tyrell]]{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}
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| TV_series = ''[[Game of Thrones]]'': [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|4]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|7]]
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'''Olenna Tyrell''',{{Ref|ASOS|6}}{{Ref|ASOS|60}}{{Ref|AFFC|12}} née '''Redwyne''',{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}{{Ref|AWOIAF|Olenna Redwyne}} is the widow of Lord [[Luthor Tyrell]] and the mother of [[Mace Tyrell]], Lord of [[Highgarden]]. Born into [[House Redwyne]] of the [[Arbor]], she is commonly known as the '''Queen of Thorns''' because of her sharp tongue.{{Ref|ACOK|appendix}}

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Olenna is portrayed by Dame [[w:Diana Rigg|Diana Rigg]].

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Olenna Redwyne|l1=Images of Olenna Redwyne}}
[[File:Jeff Lee Johnson Queen of Thornes.png|thumb|right|350px|Olenna by Jeff Lee Johnson © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Lady Olenna is a small woman,{{Ref|ASOS|6}} the size of a child.{{Ref|AFFC|7}} The white-haired lady appears wrinkled{{Ref|AFFC|12}} and wizened.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} She has soft, spotted hands, with gaunt thin fingers.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} Olenna smells of rosewater, but she also has has an old woman's sour breath{{Ref|ASOS|6}} and toothless smiles.{{Ref|ASOS|60}}{{Ref|AFFC|7}} Olenna walks with a cane,{{Ref|ASOS|60}} and claims to be near deaf,{{Ref|ASOS|6}} but both might be part of her feigning to be more frail than she actually is.{{Ref|ASOS|68}} Olenna is older than Lord [[Hoster Tully]].{{Ref|ASOS|6}}

Olenna rarely shies from stating her opinion, and is a cunning old woman with a wicked wit and a sharp tongue. This has earned her the moniker "Queen of Thorns", though she does not care for the name.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} According to her granddaughter [[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]], she is not the most patient of women.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} Although Olenna regularly mocks members of her own family,{{Ref|ASOS|6}}{{Ref|AFFC|7}} she seems to be a staunch supporter of [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]] family interests.{{Ref|ASOS|68}}{{Ref|AFFC|12}}

Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] of the [[Kingsguard]] thinks of the Queen of Thorns as a strong woman.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}

==History==
[[File:Olenna Tyrell by Amuelia.png|thumb|350px|Olenna Tyrell in her youth and old age, by Amuelia ©]]
Olenna Redwyne was betrothed to Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Aegon V)|Daeron Targaryen]] when they were both nine,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} but she claims she did everything she could to make sure it never came to fruition.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} According to [[maesters]], it was Daeron who broke the betrothal when they were eighteen in {{Date|246}},{{Ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} but Olenna speaks contemptuously of the "queer notions" of [[House Targaryen]] and [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]], presumably referring to [[Targaryen madness]] as well as to [[Renly Baratheon]] and Daeron's homosexuality.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}

Olenna later married [[Luthor Tyrell]], the heir to Highgarden, who had also been spurned by his own [[Shaera Targaryen|Targaryen betrothed]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} At some point Luthor became [[Lord of Highgarden]], and he and Olenna had three children together, [[Mace Tyrell|Mace]], [[Mina Tyrell|Mina]], and [[Janna Tyrell|Janna]].{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}} Olenna says she loved Luthor well enough, as he was kind and not unskilled in bed, but she still considered him an oaf. An example she cites is that Luthor rode off a cliff to his death while [[hawk]]ing, because he had been looking up at the sky and not paying attention to where his horse was going. Olenna feels that her son Mace is also an oaf, and regrets that she did not beat him more often when he was a child, as that would have made him more ready to heed her advice as an adult.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} Olenna's nephew is [[Paxter Redwyne]], Lord of the [[Arbor]],{{Ref|AFFC|16}} who is also married to her daughter Mina Tyrell.{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}

Olenna has twin guardsmen named [[Erryk (guard)|Erryk]] and [[Arryk (guard)|Arryk]], whom she refers to as "Left and Right" because she cannot tell them apart.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
After the death of King [[Renly Baratheon]], Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] is sent to [[Bitterbridge]]{{Ref|ACOK|36}} and [[Highgarden]]{{Ref|ASOS|68}} to negotiate an alliance between [[House Lannister]] and [[House Tyrell]], including a marriage between King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]], Renly's widow and Olenna's granddaughter.{{Ref|ACOK|36}} During the negotiations, Lady Olenna asks Petyr pointed questions about Joffrey's nature. Petyr highly praises Joffrey, but secretly uses some of his escorts to plant disturbing rumors about the king among the servants at Highgarden, thereby creating doubts about the truth of his official statements.{{Ref|ASOS|68}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:All Men Are Fools by Drazenka Kimpel FFG.jpg|350px|thumb|Olenna having dinner with [[Margaery Tyrell]] and [[Sansa Stark]] - by Drazenka Kimpel; ©Fantasy Flight Games]]
Lady Olenna comes to [[King's Landing]] to attend the wedding of Margaery to Joffrey. Olenna and Lady [[Alerie Hightower]] arrive in a [[wheelhouse]] decorated with gilded carvings of roses.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}

During a supper with Margaery and a number of noble ladies of houses sworn to the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]], Olenna questions [[Sansa Stark]] about Joffrey's nature. She refuses to listen to Sansa's evasions and half truths about Joffrey, and gets Sansa to speak the truth about Joffrey's cruelty and the beatings he gave her. To prevent any potential spy from listening to Sansa, Olenna orders her jester, [[Butterbumps]], to sing loudly. She speaks dismissively of [[Renly Baratheon]], Margaery's late husband, blaming his desire to be king on the "queer notions" of [[House Baratheon]], which she believes comes from their [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] blood. Olenna also compares her son, Lord [[Mace Tyrell|Mace]], to a [[w:pufferfish|puff fish]] of the [[Summer Isles]].{{Ref|ASOS|6}}

Olenna plots with Margaery to have Sansa marry her grandson [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]], without letting Lord Mace know about it.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} However, Sansa unwisely tells [[Dontos Hollard]] about the plan,{{Ref|ASOS|28}} and Dontos shares the information with his secret employer, Petyr Baelish. Lord Baelish foils the plot by telling Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] about it, and the Hand has Sansa [[Wedding of Tyrion Lannister and Sansa Stark|quickly married]] to his own son, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]].{{Ref|ASOS|19}}{{Ref|ASOS|28}}

In turn, Olenna sabotages Tywin's plan to marry his widowed daughter, Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]], to Willas, the heir to [[Highgarden]]. Although Mace is originally inclined to accept the offer, Olenna belabors her son and talks him out of it, arguing that Cersei is "too old and too used" for Willas. Tywin learns about this from Lord [[Varys]] and shares the information with Tyrion. Tywin orders Tyrion not to tell Cersei about the reason and rather act as if the offer has never been made.{{Ref|ASOS|32}}

[[File:Left Right and the Queen of Thorns by Diego Gisbert Llorens.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Olenna and her guards, [[Erryk (guard)|Erryk]] and [[Arryk (guard)|Arryk]], by Diego Gisbert Llorens, © FFG]]
Olenna seems to share the general aversion of the Tyrells against [[House Martell]]. During an ugly confrontation in the yard of the [[Red Keep]], she calls [[Oberyn Martell]]'s paramour, [[Ellaria Sand]], "the [[serpent]]'s whore".{{Ref|ASOS|53}}

Olenna is present at the wedding of her granddaughter Margaery and King Joffrey at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. In the wedding procession after the ceremony, Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] escorts her out of the sept. Olenna wears a heavy [[cloth-of-gold]] gown. Before the wedding feast in the throne room, Olenna approaches Sansa and expresses her condolences over the deaths of her brother, King [[Robb Stark]], and mother, Lady [[Catelyn Stark]], at the [[Red Wedding]]. While she talks with her, Olenna puts Sansa's wind-blown hair in order and straightens the [[silver hair net]] that Sansa had received from Dontos and which he told her to wear at the wedding. Later, Olenna makes a snide remark about how often "[[The Rains of Castamere]]" is being performed during the [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]]. When Joffrey begins to choke after drinking from his [[wedding chalice]] and eating pigeon pie, Olenna calls for help and comforts Margaery. Cersei accuses Tyrion of having [[poison]]ed her son after Joffrey dies.{{Ref|ASOS|60}}

While later revealing his part in planning Joffrey's death, Petyr implies to Sansa that Olenna poisoned the king, with some help from himself and the people he used, especially Dontos. He refers to Olenna straightening Sansa's hair net, implying that this was the moment the old woman took a black [[amethyst]] (actually a crystallized form of the [[strangler]]), which she used to poison Joffrey. Petyr suggests that Olenna killed Joffrey to spare her granddaughter Margaery from the same cruelty the boy showed Sansa, and to prevent her hot-tempered grandson, Ser [[Loras Tyrell|Loras]] of the [[Kingsguard]], from becoming a [[kingslayer]] if he witnessed the king mistreating his sister. Petyr also shares how he planted disturbing rumors about Joffrey's character while he was at Highgarden, prompting Olenna's questioning Sansa when they first met. According to Petyr, Olenna knew Mace dreamed of his daughter Margaery becoming queen, and for that they needed a king, but they did not need Joffrey, as Margaery could marry his brother, Prince [[Tommen Baratheon]].{{Ref|ASOS|68}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:OlennaRedwyne by MikeyBooch.jpg|thumb|350px|Olenna Tyrell by Mikey Booch ©]]
After [[Tyrion Lannister]] murders his father, [[Tywin Lannister]], and escapes the Red Keep, [[Qyburn]] informs Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] that a [[gold]] [[currency|coin]] dating from the time of [[House Gardener]] had been found in the quarters of an undergaoler named [[Rugen]] (actually an alias of [[Varys]]), who vanished at the time Tyrion did.{{Ref|AFFC|7}} From Lady [[Taena of Myr|Taena Merryweather]], Cersei also learns that Olenna keeps a large chest of Gardener gold from before [[Aegon's Conquest]] in her wheelhouse. In the event that unwary tradespeople offend her, she pays them in the old gold coins of the [[Reach]], which are only half the weight of newly minted gold dragons.{{Ref|AFFC|16}} Both pieces of information make Cersei suspect that the Tyrells were involved in the escape of Tyrion and in the assassination of Lord Tywin.{{Ref|AFFC|24}}

Lady Olenna attends the wake for Tywin with her family. Cersei informs Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] that she has appointed Lord [[Gyles Rosby]] as [[master of coin]] instead of Mace's uncle [[Garth Tyrell|Garth]], although the position had been promised to the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]] by Tywin. When Mace tries to protest, Olenna eases the tension, but not without making some inappropriate remarks about both Gyles and Garth. She also alludes to the smell emanating from Tywin's corpse, making Cersei angry. When Cersei suggests that Olenna would want to return to [[Highgarden]] soon, she replies that she cannot leave [[King's Landing]] before the wedding of [[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]] and King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]]. She mentions that she had been discussing a date for the wedding with Tywin at the time of his death and proposes to talk about this with Cersei soon.{{Ref|AFFC|7}}

In the negotiations with Cersei on the marriage between Tommen and Margaery, Olenna drives a hard bargain. She insists on an immediate wedding, much to Cersei's dismay,{{Ref|AFFC|39}} and she also dismisses Cersei's suggestion that Tommen should wed his bride with a cloak in [[House Lannister|Lannister]] instead of [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] colors.{{Ref|AFFC|12}} Olenna, vouching for her granddaughter still being a maiden,{{Ref|AFFC|43}} also proposes that Tommen and Margaery share their bed as soon as they are married. Cersei, horrified by the suggestion, refuses this. However, Olenna is adamant that the royal couple should at least spend the wedding night together, as anything else would mean ill luck for the marriage. Cersei relents on this point, but she later regrets her concession and arranges for her brother, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to make certain that nothing happens between Tommen and Margaery that night.{{Ref|AFFC|12}}

During [[Wedding of Tommen I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell|the wedding feast]], Olenna complains mockingly that "[[The Rains of Castamere]]" is not being sung. The nasty smile of the Queen of Thorns makes Cersei, who is increasingly wary of all Tyrells, think of [[Maggy the Frog]], although the two hardly look alike. Later that night, Olenna suggests to break up the feast and send king and queen to bed together.{{Ref|AFFC|12}} The day after the wedding, Olenna returns to Highgarden with her grandson, Ser [[Garlan Tyrell|Garlan the Gallant]].{{Ref|AFFC|12}}

Tommen chooses the name ''[[Lady Olenna]]'' for one of the [[Cersei's dromonds|new dromonds]] being built for the [[royal fleet]].{{Ref|AFFC|28}}

==Quotes by Olenna==
[[File:Olenna Redwyne.jpg|thumb|350px|Olenna Tyrell by Amok ©]]
{{Quote|All men are [[fool]]s, if truth be told, but the ones in motley are more amusing than ones with crowns.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}| Olenna to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

{{Quote|There is entirely too much tut-tutting in [[Seven Kingdoms|this realm]], if you ask me. All these kings would do a deal better if they put down their swords and listened to their mothers.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}| Olenna to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

{{Quote|Hush, Alerie, don't take that tone with me. And don't call me Mother. If I'd given birth to you, I'm sure I'd remember. I'm only to blame for your husband, the [[Mace Tyrell|lord oaf of Highgarden]].{{Ref|ASOS|6}}| Olenna to [[Alerie Hightower]]}}

{{Quote|Night falls for all of us in the end, and too soon for some. You would know that more than most, poor child. You've had your share of grief, I know. We are sorry for your losses.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}| Olenna to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

==Quotes about Olenna==
[[File:Olenna redwyne by daenerys mod.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Olenna by Elia Fernandez ©]]
{{Quote|'''Sansa''': The Queen of Thorns, she's called. Isn't that right? 
'''Loras''': It is. You'd best not use that name in her presence, though, or you're like to get pricked.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}| [[Loras Tyrell]] to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

{{Quote|Why, she's just the littlest bit of a thing. There was nothing the least bit thorny about her.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}| [[Sansa Stark]]'s thoughts}}

{{Quote|Tyrion was beginning to wonder whether Lord [[Luthor Tyrell]] had ridden off that cliff intentionally.{{Ref|ASOS|60}}| [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

{{Quote|The old woman is not boring, though, I'll grant her that. A fearsome old harridan, and not near as frail as she pretends.{{Ref|ASOS|68}}| [[Petyr Baelish]] to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

==Family==
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==References==
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Old Pate

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'''Old Pate''' has a cottage in the [[riverlands]] near the [[Inn of the Kneeling Man]].{{Ref|ASOS|13}}

==Appearance==
Old Pate does not resemble [[Arya Stark]]{{Ref|ASOS|13}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
Old Pate is slain by forces from [[House Lannister]]{{Ref|ASOS|34}} during the [[War of the Five Kings]]. [[Tom of Sevenstreams]] buries him beneath a willow.{{Ref|ASOS|13}}

[[Arya Stark]], [[Gendry]], and [[Hot Pie]] gather vegetables at the cottage of Old Pate. His cottage is burned and his garden overgrown. When Tom of Sevenstreams, [[Lem]] and [[Anguy]] approach the cottage, the children try to hide, but one of their [[horse]]s gives them away. The men say they are [[brotherhood without banners|king's men]] and ask the children to come with them to a nearby [[Inn of the Kneeling Man|inn]], where there's food, and where they can bring whatever they stole from Old Pate's garden. Arya denies stealing anything, but Tom says she's not Old Pate's relative and doesn't have his look, and not to lie to him, as he buried Pate himself.{{Ref|ASOS|13}}

Later, in the [[hollow hill]], Tom accuses [[Sandor Clegane]] of murdering Old Pate, among many others in the riverlands slain by Lannister forces, but Sandor says the names mean nothing to him, and he was not the one who killed them.{{Ref|ASOS|34}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|Are you Old Pate's daughter, then? A sister? A wife? Tell me no lies, Squab. I buried Old Pate myself, right there under that willow where you were hiding, and you don't have his look.{{Ref|ASOS|13}}| [[Tom of Sevenstreams]] to [[Arya Stark]]}}

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Old Nan

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'''Nan''', generally referred to as '''Old Nan''', is a servant woman at [[Winterfell]].

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Nan is portrayed by [[w:Margaret John|Margaret John]], and in a [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] flashback by Annette Tierney.

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Old Nan|l1=Images of Old Nan}}
Nan is an ugly old woman. She is toothless, shrunken and wrinkled. Almost blind, she is too weak to climb stairs. She has only a small amount of hair left to cover her head.{{Ref|AGOT|24}}

Old Nan is fond of needlework and telling stories.{{ref|AGOT|24}} According to her, the [[Wall]] marks the end of [[known world|the world]].{{Ref|ASOS|56}} Occasionally, when annoyed with her great-grandson, [[Hodor]], she may give him a swat in the head.{{Ref|AGOT|66}}

==History==
Old Nan is the oldest person at [[Winterfell]]. She came to the castle to [[wet nurse|nurse]] a [[Brandon Stark (son of Willam)|Brandon Stark]]; she does not recall which one, only that [[Lyanne Glover|his mother]] had died birthing him. Sometimes she says that Brandon Stark was the older brother of Lord [[Rickard Stark]], or perhaps his younger brother, or a brother of [[Edwyle Stark|Rickard's father]].{{Refn|group=N|[[Rickard Stark]] had no siblings,{{Ref|ASOS|45}}, so according to the [[House Stark]] family tree in ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'', the last option is correct: the Brandon that Nan nursed was [[Brandon Stark (son of Willam)]], older half-brother of [[Edwyle Stark]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Stark Lineage}}}} Nan lost both of her sons during [[Robert's Rebellion]], her grandson at the [[siege of Pyke]] during [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]], and her daughters moved away and died. Her only living relative is her great-grandson, [[Hodor|Walder]], who was called "Hodor" after he started to say that word.{{Ref|AGOT|24}}

When Lord [[Eddard Stark]] was young, Old Nan taught him the proverb "[[ravens|dark wings, dark words]]".{{Ref|AGOT|25}} Old Nan sometimes eats at the table of Lord Eddard.{{Ref|AGOT|22}} The elderly servant often tells stories to Eddard's children,{{Ref|AGOT|52}} as well as his [[ward]], [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ACOK|50}} Theon once carelessly leapt down the stairs of the [[Great Keep (Winterfell)|Great Keep]] and accidentally knocked Old Nan to the ground, for which he was punished with a thrashing, the worst he ever had at Winterfell.{{Ref|ADWD|51}} The elderly woman sometimes confuses [[Bran Stark]] with other Brandon Starks she has known, as well as the various [[Brandon Stark (disambiguation)|Brandon Starks]] with each other.{{Ref|AGOT|24}} When Lord Eddard would not forbid Bran from climbing the walls of Winterfell, [[Catelyn Stark]], Bran's mother, instead turned to others to convince him otherwise, and Old Nan told him a story about a boy who climbed too high and was struck by lightning.{{Ref|AGOT|8}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Old Nan.png|thumb|350px|Margaret John as Old Nan in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]
While watching the execution of [[Gared]], a deserter of the [[Night's Watch]], [[Bran Stark]] remembers the stories that Old Nan told him about those who live [[beyond the Wall]].{{Ref|AGOT|1}}

Lord [[Eddard Stark]] tells Bran he should make his farewells to the people of Winterfell, and Bran intends to visit them, including Nan, but he becomes too sad, and goes climbing instead.{{Ref|AGOT|8}}

Old Nan helps treat Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] after she is attacked with [[Valyrian steel dagger|a dagger]] by a [[catspaw]].{{Ref|AGOT|14}} Nan also cares for Bran as he recovers from his fall from the [[First Keep]]. Her great-grandson, [[Hodor]], carries around the crippled boy.{{Ref|AGOT|24}}

Young [[Rickon Stark]] becomes upset when he learns that [[Robb Stark]] is departing [[Winterfell]], and the boy punches Nan when she tries to sing him to sleep.{{Ref|AGOT|53}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Robb Stark has been acclaimed [[King in the North]] and [[King of the Trident]], making his brother Bran a prince. However, Nan does not address him with that title, only "boy" and "my little lord", as usual.{{Ref|ACOK|4}} Bran, curious about the sudden appearance of the [[red comet]] in the sky, asks Old Nan what she believes it signifies. She replies that the comet means one thing: [[dragon]]s. She is too blind to see the comet, but claims to be able to smell it.{{Ref|ACOK|4}}

Bran sends sweets to Nan and Hodor during the [[harvest feast]]. At the feast, Nan also picks at a hot pie.{{Ref|ACOK|21}} After [[Jojen Reed]] arrives at Winterfell, Nan begins calling him "little grandfather", for his solemn way of talking that makes him seem older and wiser than his age.{{Ref|ACOK|28}}{{Ref|ASOS|9}}

After the [[capture of Winterfell]] by thirty [[ironborn]] raiders led by [[Theon Greyjoy]], Old Nan is among the servants forced to serve Theon, who calls himself [[Prince of Winterfell]].{{Ref|ACOK|46}}{{Ref|ACOK|50}} Nan is shocked by Theon's apparent murder of of Bran and Rickon.{{Ref|ACOK|56}}

After the [[fall of Harrenhal]], [[Arya Stark]] does not reveal her true identity, but introduces herself to Lord [[Roose Bolton]] using the alias ''Nymeria'', or ''Nan'' for short.{{Ref|ACOK|47}}

[[Ramsay Snow]] betrays Theon, and orders the garrison of the [[Dreadfort]] to burn Winterfell.{{Ref|ACOK|66}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Bran worries that Old Nan may have been killed in the [[sack of Winterfell]], but remembers that he saw no women among the slain.{{ref|ASOS|24}}

[[Jon Snow]], who has not yet heard about the sack of Winterfell, thinks he may have to kill [[Mance Rayder]] to prevent the wildlings from breaching the [[Wall]] and killing everyone he knows and loves at Winterfell, including Old Nan.{{Ref|ASOS|15}} When [[Ygritte]] tells Jon the tale of [[Gendel]] and [[Gorne]] and Gendel's [[cannibal]]istic children, he tells her she sounds like Old Nan telling Bran a monster story.{{Ref|ASOS|26}}

The sack of Winterfell is blamed on Theon's ironborn, who allegedly killed many of Winterfell's people. Catelyn is heartsick at the thought of the deaths of so many, including Nan, but she is told that Ramsay Snow took the women and children to the safety of the Dreadfort.{{Ref|ASOS|35}}{{Ref|ASOS|45}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Old Nan is among the women of Winterfell held captive at the Dreadfort.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}

Arya thinks that Old Nan is probably dead.{{Ref|AFFC|6}} [[Needle]] reminds Arya of Nan's stories.{{Ref|AFFC|22}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Bran recalls that Old Nan used to tell him that monsters cannot pass the [[Wall]] as long as it stands and the men of the [[Night's Watch]] stay true. Because [[Coldhands]] could not pass the Wall, Bran realizes that he is undead.{{Ref|ADWD|4}}

Bran is fed [[weirwood paste]] and has [[vision]]s of the past, including one of a slender girl on her toes kissing a [[knight]] as tall as Hodor.<ref group="N">Theorized to be [[Duncan the Tall]] kissing young Old Nan, at Winterfell, foreshadowing a future [[Dunk and Egg]] story with the working title ''[[The She-Wolves of Winterfell]]''.</ref>{{Ref|ADWD|34}}

According to [[Theon Greyjoy]], who was held captive at the Dreadfort, Old Nan is probably dead.{{Ref|ADWD|51}}

==Tales==
[[File:Old Nan's stories by mustamirri.jpg|thumb|400px|Old Nan telling stories to the [[House Stark|Stark children]] at [[Winterfell]], by mustamirri ©]]
Some of Old Nan's tales include:
*[[Free folk|Wildlings]] consorting with [[giants]], [[ghouls]], and [[Others]]{{Ref|AGOT|1}}
*The [[Red Keep]], which has ghosts,{{Ref|AGOT|8}} terrible dungeons,{{Ref|AGOT|8}} [[dragon]] [[Skulls of the Targaryen dragons|heads on its walls]],{{Ref|AGOT|8}} and steps leading to hell{{Ref|AGOT|32}}
*The [[Kingsguard]], including:
**[[Serwyn of the Mirror Shield]]{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
**Ser [[Ryam Redwyne]]{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
**Prince [[Aemon the Dragonknight]]{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
**Ser [[Erryk Cargyll|Erryk]] and Ser [[Arryk Cargyll]]{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
**Ser Gerold Hightower{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
**Ser Arthur Dayne{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
**Ser [[Barristan the Bold]]{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
*The [[Dance of the Dragons]]{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
*A boy struck by lightning while climbing{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
*[[Brandon the Builder]]{{Ref|AGOT|24}}
*The [[long night]] and the Others{{Ref|AGOT|24}}{{Ref|AGOT|52}}
*The [[Andals]], the [[Rhoynar]], the [[First Men]], and the [[hundred kingdoms]]{{Ref|AGOT|24}}
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*The [[last hero]]{{Ref|AGOT|24}}
*The [[children of the forest]]{{Ref|AGOT|24}}{{ref|AGOT|66}}{{Ref|ADWD|34}}
*[[Wights]] and [[giant ice spider]]s{{Ref|AGOT|24}}
*Monsters and true heroes who slay them{{Ref|AGOT|44}}
*The [[Dreadfort]] and [[House Bolton]]'s practice of [[flaying]] their enemies{{Ref|AGOT|53}}
*Stowaways on ships going on adventures{{Ref|AGOT|65}}
*[[Symeon Star-Eyes]]{{Ref|AGOT|66}}
*[[House Stark|Starks]] entombed in the [[crypt of Winterfell]]{{Ref|AGOT|66}}
*[[Florian the Fool]]{{Ref|AGOT|70}}
* Savage [[Vale mountain clans]]men{{Ref|ACOK|2}}
*Starks having the "wolf blood"{{Ref|ACOK|4}}
*"[[Aerion Targaryen|The Prince Who Thought He Was a Dragon]]"{{Ref|ACOK|6}}
*[[Harrenhal]], [[Harren Hoare|Harren the Black]], and the [[burning of Harrenhal]]{{Ref|ACOK|7}}{{Ref|ACOK|14}}{{Ref|ACOK|26}}
*A man escaping giants only to be killed by Others{{Ref|ACOK|9}}
*[[Mors Umber|Crowfood Umber]]{{Ref|ACOK|16}}
*Wildlings invading the [[Seven Kingdoms]]{{Ref|ACOK|23}}
*Evil [[skinchanger]]s and [[warg]]s{{Ref|ACOK|35}}{{Ref|ACOK|53}}
*Morning mists being ghosts returning to the grave{{Ref|ACOK|33}}
*[[Dagmer Cleftjaw]]{{Ref|ACOK|46}}
*A [[grumkin]] granting three [[magic]] wishes,{{Ref|ACOK|47}} and grumkins that craft magic things that could make a wish come true{{Ref|ASOS|61}}
*[[Dragon]]s{{Ref|ACOK|64}}
*Sea monsters{{Ref|ACOK|64}}
*The [[Titan of Braavos]]{{Ref|ACOK|64}}{{Ref|AFFC|6}}
*[[Knight]]s and ladies sleeping with a sword between them{{Ref|ASOS|15}}
*[[Arya Flint]]{{ref|ASOS|24}}
*[[Green men]]{{ref|ASOS|24}}{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*[[Wizard]]s{{Ref|ASOS|39}}
*[[Queenscrown]] and Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]]{{Ref|ASOS|40}}{{Ref|ASOS|41}}
*Spooky and mysterious castles{{Ref|ASOS|50}}
*The [[Wall]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*The [[Nightfort]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*[[Night's King]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*The [[Rat Cook]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*The [[seventy-nine sentinels]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*[[Danny Flint]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*King [[Sherrit]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*The [[thing that came in the night]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*[[Symeon Star-Eyes]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*[[Mad Axe]]{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
*Old [[northmen]] "going hunting" during terrible [[winter]] storms{{Ref|AFFC|22}}
*[[Gendel]]'s children{{Ref|ADWD|13}}
*The children of the forest teaching the First Men to send [[raven]]s who would speak the messages{{Ref|ADWD|34}}
*The [[ice dragon]]{{Ref|ADWD|35}}{{Ref|ADWD|49}}
*[[Hardhome]]{{Ref|ADWD|45}}
*Storms that raged for forty days and forty nights, or for a year, or for ten years{{Ref|ADWD|51}}
*Storms that buried castles, cities, and entire kingdoms under a hundred feet of snow{{Ref|ADWD|51}}
}}
==Quotes by Old Nan==
[[File:Nicholas Gregory Old Nan.jpg|thumb|350px|Old Nan, by Nicholas Gregory © Fantasy Flight Games]]
{{Quote|'''Bran''': I hate your stupid stories. 
'''Old Nan''': My stories? No, my little lord, not mine. The stories are, before me and after me, before you too. 
'''Bran''': I don't care whose stories they are, I hate them. 
'''Old Nan''': I know a story about a boy who hated stories.{{Ref|AGOT|24}}| [[Bran Stark]] and Old Nan}}

{{Quote|'''Bran''': My favorites were the scary ones. 
'''Old Nan''': Oh, my sweet summer child, what do you know of fear?{{Ref|AGOT|24}}| [[Bran Stark]] and Old Nan}}

{{Quote|Fear is for the [[winter]], my little lord, when the snows fall a hundred feet deep and the ice wind comes howling out of the north. Fear is for the [[long night]], when the [[sun]] hides its face for years at a time, and little children are born and live and die all in darkness while the [[direwolves]] grow gaunt and hungry, and the [[white walkers]] move through the woods.{{ref|AGOT|24}}| Old Nan to [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{Quote|Stories wait, my little lord, and when you come back to them, why, there they are. Visitors are not so patient, and ofttimes they bring stories of their own.{{Ref|AGOT|24}}| Old Nan to [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{Quote|[[Dragon]]s. [[Red comet|It]] be dragons, boy.{{Ref|ACOK|4}}| Old Nan to [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{Quote|Beyond the gates the monsters live, and the [[giants]] and the [[ghouls]], but they cannot pass so long as the [[Wall]] stands strong. So go to sleep, my little Brandon, my baby boy. You needn't fear. There are no monsters here.{{Ref|ASOS|56}}| Old Nan to [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{Quote|Beyond the [[Wall]] the monsters live, the [[giants]] and the [[ghouls]], the stalking shadows and the [[wight|dead that walk]], but they cannot pass so long as the Wall stands strong and the men of the [[Night's Watch]] are true. So go to sleep, my little Brandon, my baby boy, and dream sweet dreams. There are no monsters here.{{Ref|ADWD|4}}| Old Nan to [[Bran Stark]]}}

==Quotes about Old Nan==
{{Quote|She had lived so long, [[Catelyn Stark|Mother]] had told him once, that all the [[Brandon Stark (disambiguation)|Brandon Starks]] had become one person in her head.{{Ref|AGOT|24}}| thoughts of [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Bran''': Do you think the [[ironmen]] killed her? She never hurt no one, not even [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]]. She just told stories. Theon wouldn't hurt someone like that. Would he? 
'''Jojen''': Some people hurt others just because they can. 
'''Meera''': And it wasn't Theon who did the [[sack of Winterfell|killing at Winterfell]]. Too many of the dead were ironmen. Remember Old Nan's stories, Bran. Remember the way she told them, the sound of her voice. So long as you do that, part of her will always be alive in you.{{Ref|ASOS|24}}| [[Bran Stark]], [[Jojen Reed]], and [[Meera Reed]]}}

{{Quote|Sometimes Old Nan would tell the same story she'd told before, but we never minded, if it was a good story. Old stories are like old friends, she used to say. You have to visit them from time to time.{{Ref|ASOS|24}}| [[Bran Stark]] to [[Jojen Reed]]}}

==Family==
{{Hodor tree}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}
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Old man

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{{hatnote|For the Rhoynish god, see [[Old Man of the River]].}}
{{Infobox character
| firstname =
| lastname =
| epithet = Old man
| arms = Braavos
| image = [[File:Paul Guzenko Poisoned Coin.JPG|300px]]
| image_caption = Poisoned Coin, by Paul Guzenko © Fantasy Flight Games
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| Culture = [[Braavos]]i
| Spouse =
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| Place_of_Death = [[Braavos]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Books = ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = Oengus MacNamara
| TV_series = ''[[Game of Thrones]]'': [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]]
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An '''old man''' is a [[ship]] insurer operating in [[Braavos]].{{ref|ADWD|64}} His given name is unknown.

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', he is identified as the "thin man" and portrayed by Oengus MacNamara.

==Appearance and Character==
The old man, who is well past fifty, has a pinched and sharp nose, thin lips, and close-set eyes. He has grey hair and a small pointed black beard, which may be dyed. One shoulder is higher than the other. He constantly moves his long, bony fingers. He bites [[currency|coins]] with his remaining teeth, which are on the left side of his mouth. {{ref|ADWD|64}}

The insurer has a sharp tone and appears to be disliked by the captains, shipowners, and merchants at the [[Purple Harbor]]. A suspicious man, he is always accompanied by two guards, one tall and thin and the other short and thick. He is fond of onion broth, and the shorter guard serves as the man's food tester.{{Ref|ADWD|64}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Arya Stark]] is tasked by [[plague face]], one of the [[Faceless Men]], with assassinating the insurance seller. Arya observes him while disguised as "Cat of the Canals", and his fingers remind her of white spiders. Arya determines that the family of a cheated client has prayed at the [[House of Black and White]] for the man's death. The [[kindly man]] forbids Arya from killing the target's two guards.{{ref|ADWD|64}}

Arya decides that she will kill the old man with [[poison]], which the [[waif]] helps her prepare. The kindly man and the waif use the [[magic]] of the Faceless Men to give Arya the face of an ugly girl. Since the insurer always bites coins to test if they are legitimate, Arya eventually slips a poisoned [[Currency|coin]] into the purse of one of his clients. The old man's heart gives out after biting the unsuspecting shipowner's money and consuming the poison. The kindly man rewards Arya by making her an acolyte.{{ref|ADWD|64}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Arya''': He is an evil man. His lips are cruel, his eyes are mean, and he has a villain's beard. 
'''Kindly man''': He is a man like any other, with light in him and darkness. It is not for you to judge him.{{ref|ADWD|64}}| [[Arya Stark]] and the [[kindly man]]}}

{{quote|'''Arya''': When I kill him he will look in my eyes and thank me. 
'''Kindly man''': If he does, you will have failed. It would be best if he takes no note of you at all.{{ref|ADWD|64}}| [[Arya Stark]] and the [[kindly man]]}}

==References==
{{References}}

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Ogo

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{{Infobox character
| arms = Dothraki
| title = ''Khal''
| firstname = Ogo
| image =
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| Alias =
| Title = [[Khal]]
| Allegiance = Khal Ogo's ''khalasar''
| Race = [[Dothraki]]
| Culture = [[Dothraki]]
| Date_of_Birth =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|298}}
| Place_of_Death = [[City of the Lamb Men]]
| Spouse =
| Issue = [[Fogo]]
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears)
}}

'''Ogo''' is a [[Dothraki]] ''[[khal]]''. He has a son, the ''[[khalakka]]'' [[Fogo]].{{Ref|AGOT|61}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
Ogo and [[Fogo]] are in [[Vaes Dothrak]] when Khal [[Drogo]] arrives with his ''[[khalasar]]''. Ogo takes part in the procession that proclaims [[Rhaego|Drogo's unborn son]] to be the [[stallion who mounts the world]]. He guffaws loudly at the drunken [[Viserys Targaryen]].{{Ref|AGOT|46}}

Ogo's ''khalasar'' attacks a [[city of the Lamb Men]]. They are set upon by Drogo's own ''khalasar'', however, and both Ogo and Fogo are killed by Drogo. One of Ogo's [[bloodrider]] is able to cut off Drogo's nipple with an ''[[arakh]]'', but Drogo slays that man as well.{{Ref|AGOT|61}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Daenerys''': My sun-and-stars is wounded. '''Drogo''': Is scratch, moon of life, from ''[[arakh]]'' of one [[bloodrider]] to Khal Ogo. I kill him for it, and Ogo too.{{ref|AGOT|61}}| [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and [[Drogo]]}}

==References==
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Oberyn Martell

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{{Infobox character
| title = Prince
| firstname = Oberyn
| lastname = Martell
| epithet = the Red Viper
| arms = Martell
| arms2 = Second Sons
| image = [[File:MagaliVilleneuve Prince Oberyn Nymeros Martell.jpg|350px]]
| image_caption = Oberyn Martell by Magali Villeneuve ©
| Alias = The Red Viper{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} The snake{{Ref|ASOS|53}} Oberyn Viper{{Ref|AFFC|13}} Red snake{{Ref|AFFC|27}}{{Ref|ASOS|24}}<ref name="Citadel">[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/FAQ/Entry/Who_were_the_different_people_in_Meeras_story/ "The Citadel: FAQ, entry 6.2.6- Who were the different people in Meera's story?" (2007]</ref>
| Title = [[Prince]] [[Acolyte]] (formerly) [[Knight|Ser]]
| Allegiance = [[House Martell]] [[Second Sons]] (formerly)
| Race = "Salty" Dornishman
| Culture = [[Dornishmen]]
| Father =
| Mother = Princess [[Princess of Dorne (mother of Doran)|Martell]]
| Spouse =
| Lover = Unnamed [[paramour]] of [[Edgar Yronwood]] [[Ellaria Sand]] (paramour) Ser [[Daemon Sand]] (rumored) [[Obara Sand's mother]] [[Nymeria Sand's mother]] [[Tyene Sand's mother]] [[Sarella Sand's mother]]
| Issue = [[Obara Sand]] [[Nymeria Sand]] [[Tyene Sand]] [[Sarella Sand]] [[Elia Sand]] [[Obella Sand]] [[Dorea Sand]] [[Loreza Sand]]
| Place_of_Birth = [[Sunspear]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Oberyn Martell}}
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|257}} or {{Date|258}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Oberyn Martell|Oberyn Martell]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| Coat-of-arms =
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appendix) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appendix) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned)
| Played_by = [[w:Pedro Pascal|Pedro Pascal]]
| TV_series = ''[[Game of Thrones]]'': [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]]
}}

Prince '''Oberyn Nymeros Martell''', also known as '''the Red Viper''', is a member of [[House Martell]] and is the younger brother of [[Doran Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]]. Oberyn has eight [[bastard]] daughters called the [[Sand Snakes]], the four youngest of whom are by his current [[paramour]], [[Ellaria Sand]].

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Oberyn is portrayed by [[w:Pedro Pascal|Pedro Pascal]].

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Oberyn Martell|l1=Images of Oberyn Martell}}

Oberyn has the features of a salty [[Dornishman]]. He is a tall, slender, graceful, and fit man,{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ASOS|66}} and has a lined and saturnine face with thin eyebrows, black "viper" eyes and a sharp nose.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ASOS|66}} His hair is lustrous and black, with only a few silver streaks, and recedes from his brow in a widow's peak.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} Oberyn is a renowned warrior,{{Ref|ASOS|38}} quick as a water [[snake]]{{Ref|AFFC|2}} and very athletic.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

Oberyn has always been fierce.{{Ref|AFFC|2}} He has a fearsome and notorious reputation.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}} According to Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], Oberyn has always been half-mad.{{Ref|ASOS|53}} Oberyn's brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]] has described him as "deadly, dangerous, [and] unpredictable", stating that "no man dared tread on him".{{Ref|ADWD|38}} However, Doran also claims Oberyn is rash.{{Ref|AFFC|2}} A witty man who is sharp of tongue,{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ASOS|66}} Oberyn has claimed to have been "a monstrous young fellow" in his youth.{{Ref|ASOS|70}} Oberyn is a bloodthirsty man, who for years has sought revenge for his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]], with whom he had been inseparable as children.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} He despises Lord [[Mace Tyrell]], calling him the "Fat Flower of [[Highgarden]]".{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ASOS|66}}

Rumor has it that Oberyn is [[Gender and sexuality|bisexual]].{{Ref|ASOS|38}} His one-time [[squire]],{{Ref|AFFC|24}} Ser [[Daemon Sand]], is rumored to have been one of his lovers.<ref name=winds/> Additionally, it is said Oberyn has "begotten [[bastard]] girls all over Dorne", though in reality only four of his eight daughters are Dornish, born to his long-time [[paramour]], [[Ellaria Sand]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}} He fearlessly claimed and raised them,{{Ref|AWOIAF| Oberyn Martell}} arming them so they would be able to defend themselves{{Ref|AFFC|40}} and allowing them the freedom to choose between [[wedding]], or taking pleasure wherever it can be found.{{Ref|AFFC|40}}

Oberyn has an interest in fine [[horse]]flesh.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} His [[sand steed]] is a stallion "black as sin", with a mane and tail the color of fire.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} Oberyn has been known to wear a cloak of pale red [[silk]], an armored shirt of overlapping rows of glittering [[copper]] disks, and a high [[gold|gilded]] helm with a copper sun on its brow.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} His round [[steel]] shield is brightly polished, and displays the Martell sun-and-spear in red gold, yellow gold, white gold, and copper.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

==History==
===Early life===
[[File:Oberyn_Martell_by_ildraws.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Young Oberyn by ildraws]]
As a child, Oberyn Martell played the [[shoulder-riding game]] in the pools of the [[Water Gardens]]. His older brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]] had long left the pools by the time Oberyn was old enough to play, but would watch him while visiting [[Princess of Dorne (mother of Doran)|their mother]]. Oberyn fought fiercely and quickly, often toppling boys much bigger than himself.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

In his youth, Oberyn was fostered at [[Sandstone]].{{Ref|AFFC|21}} When in his teens, Oberyn traveled with [[Princess of Dorne (mother of Doran)|his mother]], the ruling [[Princess of Dorne]], and his sister, Princess [[Elia Martell]], and met multiple potential [[marriage]] candidates for his sister, visiting castles at [[Starfall]], the [[Arbor]], [[Oldtown]], the [[Shield Islands]], and [[Crakehall]]. Oberyn spent his time mocking Elia's suitors. The last castle they visited was [[Casterly Rock]], where they arrived shortly after the death of Lady [[Joanna Lannister]] in childbirth. According to Oberyn, his mother and Joanna had planned to wed either Oberyn to [[Cersei Lannister]], or Elia to [[Jaime Lannister]], or both. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], however, was unreceptive of the suggestion, stating that his daughter would marry Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. He offered the newborn [[Tyrion Lannister]] as a husband for Elia instead, which was seen as an insult.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

At the age of sixteen, Oberyn was found in bed with the [[paramour]] of Lord [[Edgar Yronwood]], so the lord challenged him to a duel. The duel was to first blood, given the prince's youth and high birth, and both took cuts. Edgar's wounds festered and killed him. Oberyn has been known as the "Red Viper" ever since by friends and foes alike, due to rumors that he fought the duel with a [[poison]]ed blade.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} Afterward, Oberyn was sent to Oldtown and then to [[Lys]] in temporary exile (though none called it such) in order for [[House Martell]] to make peace with [[House Yronwood]], and Prince [[Quentyn Martell]] was sent as a ward to [[Yronwood]].<ref name=winds>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref>

Oberyn traveled extensively in the [[Free Cities]], where he learned much about poisons and perhaps even darker arts.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} He had studied at the [[Citadel]], going so far as to forge six links of a [[maester]]'s chain before he grew bored.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} He soldiered in the [[Disputed Lands]] across the narrow sea, riding with the [[Second Sons]] for a time before forming his own company. It is said that he beds both men and women, and has begotten eight bastard daughters, called the [[Sand Snakes]].{{Ref|ASOS|38}} Oberyn, however, does not let his children grow up wanting: he takes responsibility for them, and actively seeks to help raise all his children (something few lords do when it comes to their [[bastard]] offspring). He teaches them how to defend themselves and allows them great independence in growing up.{{Ref|AFFC|40}}

Prince Oberyn was unhorsed by Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] in [[Lord Steffon's tourney]] at [[Storm's End]].{{Ref|ASOS|67}}{{refn|group="N"|According to [[Barristan Selmy]] himself, Oberyn Martell was unhorsed by Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]], however Barristan conflated in his memory events that happened at two or three different tourneys.{{Ref|ASOS|42}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Some_Continuity_Oddities Some Continuity Oddities], February 12, 2001</ref>}} He was also present during the [[tourney at Harrenhal]] in {{Date|281}}, where he danced with Lady [[Ashara Dayne]].{{Ref|ASOS|24}}

===Baratheon Era===
[[File:SmirtouilleThe Red Viper.png|thumb|350px|right|Oberyn and his [[sand steed]], by Smirtouille © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Oberyn had a close relationship with his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]]. It is currently unknown where Oberyn was during [[Robert's Rebellion]].<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Various_questions_concerning_Tywin_Oberyn_Gregor_the_North_and_Sansa Various Questions Concerning Tywin, Oberyn, Gregor, the North, and Sansa (April 15, 2008)]</ref>

During the [[Sack of King's Landing]], Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] raped and murdered Elia and also killed her son, Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]]. Another [[House Lannister|Lannister]] knight, Ser [[Amory Lorch]] killed her daughter, Princess [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys Targaryen]]. After hearing of these deaths, Oberyn attempted to raise Dorne for the exiled Prince [[Viserys Targaryen]]. The new [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Jon Arryn]], traveled to Sunspear in the year following the war, and was able to keep the peace, but Oberyn has desired revenge ever since.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} After the war, Oberyn seldom left Dorne.{{Ref|ASOS|53}}

Oberyn is primarily responsible for giving modern revitalization to the ongoing feud between his House and the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]], because he accidentally crippled [[Willas Tyrell]] in a [[tourney]]. Oberyn struck Willas's breastplate clean, but the boy's foot caught in a stirrup as he fell and his horse fell on top of him. Oberyn sent his own maester to help treat Willas, who holds no grudge against Oberyn. The two correspond via [[raven]] message as both share a passion for [[horse]]s.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}

Oberyn and his brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]], [[Prince of Dorne]], worked in secret for years planning on bringing an end to the reign of King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and destroying [[House Lannister]].{{Ref|AFFC|40}} Oberyn traveled to Braavos, where Viserys and [[Daenerys Targaryen]] were living with Ser [[Willem Darry]]. Oberyn and Willem signed a [[secret marriage pact]], with the [[Sealord of Braavos]] as witness, promising Viserys the hand of Princess [[Arianne Martell]] in marriage, in return for Dorne's help in reclaiming the [[Iron Throne]] from [[House Baratheon of King's Landing|House Baratheon]].{{Ref|ADWD|43}}

Oberyn eventually granted [[knight]]hood on his squire, Ser [[Daemon Sand]].<ref name=winds/> Prince [[Quentyn Martell]] choose to be knighted by Lord [[Anders Yronwood]] instead of Oberyn.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} When Prince [[Doran Martell]] moved to the [[Water Gardens]] for health reasons, he trusted Oberyn to look after Sunspear for him. Oberyn reported to his brother twice a fortnight.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Drazenka Kimpel Ellaria Sand.JPG|thumb|350px|Oberyn and [[Ellaria Sand]], by Drazenka Kimpel © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Prince Oberyn comes to [[King's Landing]] to claim his brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]]'s [[small council]] seat, and to finally receive justice for the death of his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]],{{Ref|ASOS|38}} as had been promised to the Martells by the acting [[Hand of the King]], [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|ACOK|20}} The day Oberyn leaves Sunspear, he reminds Doran of how he used to topple boys much bigger than himself while playing the [[shoulder-riding game]] in the [[Water Gardens]], and promises Doran that he will do it again.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

Oberyn brings his paramour, [[Ellaria Sand]], with him to the capital,{{ref|ASOS|38}} and a confrontation occurs when [[Olenna Tyrell]] calls her "the serpent's whore".{{ref|ASOS|53}} Tyrion recommends [[Chataya's brothel]] to Oberyn.{{Ref|ASOS|38}} The Red Viper eventually sleeps with [[Alayaya]].{{Ref|ASOS|66}}

In King's Landing, whenever Oberyn happens to see Tyrion, he asks when the "justice would be served".{{Ref|ASOS|53}} However, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] plans to lie to Oberyn and claim that the now-deceased Ser [[Amory Lorch]] was responsible for the deaths of Elia, her daughter [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]], and her son [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon]], although Amory had only killed Rhaenys during the [[Sack of King's Landing]].{{Ref|ASOS|53}}

Oberyn is among those Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] considers as a possible candidate in marriage for his daughter, the widowed Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]].{{Ref|ASOS|19}}{{Ref|ASOS|62}} Oberyn gives King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] a [[red gold]] [[scorpion]] brooch for the [[Purple Wedding|royal wedding]].{{Ref|ASOS|59}}

After Tyrion is accused of Joffrey's murder, Oberyn is one of his judges. The day before a judgment is to be pronounced, Oberyn offers to be Tyrion's champion in a [[trial by combat]] against Ser [[Gregor Clegane]], if Tyrion tells who is guilty of the murder of Elia. Tyrion denies any involvement of his father, Tywin, but tells Oberyn that Amory killed Rhaenys and Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] killed Elia and Aegon.{{Ref|ASOS|66}} When Tyrion realizes the witness testimonies at the trial are sure to lead to a guilty verdict, he demands a trial by battle. To the consternation of the court, Oberyn announces that he will be Tyrion's champion. Tywin is angered, but grants Tyrion's request.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

[[File:Zippo514 RV vs Mountain.jpg|350px|thumb|The Red Viper vs The Mountain, by zippo514 ©]]

The next morning, Tyrion is given leave to visit his champion. Oberyn plans to fight with a spear and use only light armor. He specifically warns Tyrion not to touch the weapon. He is confident, but Tyrion is not sure of his choice of weapon. Oberyn invites Tyrion to go to [[Dorne]] after the trial and talks about crowning [[Myrcella Baratheon]]. He then changes the subject to the time he visited [[Lannisport]] with his [[Princess of Dorne (mother of Doran)|mother]] and sister Elia. His mother and Tyrion's mother [[Joanna Lannister]] were friends, and were planning on marrying Jaime to Elia and/or Cersei to Oberyn. However, when they arrived at [[Casterly Rock]], Joanna had died, and Tywin refused both suggestions and said that Cersei was intended for Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Because Elia later married Rhaegar, Oberyn thinks that this is why Tywin had Elia killed. Oberyn proclaims that today he will have justice for Elia and her children.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

In the trial by battle, Oberyn wounds Gregor several times by finding chinks in his armor, and severs Gregor's hamstring after the latter tires from chasing him. He breaks his spear in Gregor's belly, but rather than killing him, Oberyn insists that Gregor confess to Elia's murder. Changing the tide of the battle, Gregor trips Oberyn and smashes his armored fist into Oberyn's unprotected face, destroying his teeth and knocking out his eyes, then smashing in the prince's skull. Before killing Oberyn, however, Gregor announces his guilt in the death of Elia and Aegon for all to hear.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Oberyn achieves posthumous vengeance, as Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] dies a slow and agonizing death from [[poison]].{{Ref|AFFC|2}}{{Ref|AFFC|17}}

Oberyn's daughters, the [[Sand Snakes]], seek vengeance for his death; Prince [[Doran Martell]] orders [[Areo Hotah]] to place them under arrest to keep the peace.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
After [[Gregor Clegane]]'s [[Mountain's skull|skull]] has been brought to [[Sunspear]], Oberyn's family wonders how to be certain it was indeed Gregor's. [[Tyene Sand]] claims to know which poison Oberyn had used during his duel with Gregor and states that if his spear so much as broke Gregor's skin, Gregor could not have survived.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

==Quotes by Oberyn==
[[File:Oberyn martell by bellabergolts.jpg‎‎|thumb|350px|Oberyn Martell by Bella Bergolts ©]]
{{Quote|'''Tyrion''': Did you tire of your [[paramour]] on the road? '''Oberyn''': Never. We share too much. We have never shared a beautiful blonde woman, however, and [[Ellaria Sand|Ellaria]] is curious. Do you know of [[Cersei Lannister|such a creature]]?{{ref|ASOS|38}}| [[Tyrion Lannister]] and Oberyn}}

{{Quote|'''Ellaria''': You're going to fight [[Gregor Clegane|that]]? '''Oberyn''': I'm going to kill that.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}| Oberyn and [[Ellaria Sand]]}}

{{Quote|[[Elia Martell]], Princess of Dorne, you raped her. You murdered her. You killed her children.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}| Oberyn to [[Gregor Clegane]]}}

{{Quote|If you die before you say [[Elia Martell|her name]], I will hunt you through all seven hells.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}| Oberyn to [[Gregor Clegane]]}}

==Quotes about Oberyn==
{{Quote|Oberyn has always been half-mad.{{Ref|ASOS|53}}| [[Tywin Lannister]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|The man's infamous, and not just for [[poison]]ing his sword. He has more [[bastard]]s than [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]], and beds with boys as well.{{Ref|ASOS|62}}| [[Jaime Lannister]] to [[Tywin Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|He knew the man only by reputation ... but the reputation was fearsome.{{Ref|ASOS|38}}| thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|Oberyn was ever the viper. Deadly, dangerous, unpredictable. No man dared tread on him.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}| [[Doran Martell]] to the [[Sand Snakes]]}}

==Family==
{{Martell tree}}

==Behind the Scenes==
The [[w:Visconti of Milan|Visconti of Milan]], whose arms depicted a blue viper, were an inspiration for Oberyn, the Red Viper.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1298 Private Meeting (Sante Fe, NM) (May 04, 2004)]</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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Obara Sand's mother

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'''Obara Sand's mother''' was a [[prostitute]] in [[Oldtown]] who was the mother of [[Obara Sand]]. Her given name is unknown.

==Appearance==
The woman had close-set eyes and rat-brown hair.{{ref|AFFC|2}}

==History==
[[File:Alexandre Dainche Choosing the Spear.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Obara Sand]] choosing between her mother and [[Oberyn Martell]], by Tristan Denecke © Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Obara Sand]] was fathered by Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] on a [[prostitute]] in [[Oldtown]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}

When Oberyn came to claim Obara, her mother disputed that Oberyn was actually the father, as she had slept with numerous other men. Oberyn tossed a spear on the ground and struck the mother, causing her to cry. When Oberyn gave Obara the choice of the spear or her mother's tears, the girl chose the weapon. The mother drank herself to death within the year after Obara left for [[Dorne]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}

Obara now hates the city of Oldtown.{{ref|AFFC|2}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[Obara Sand]] speaks of having to choose between her mother and [[Oberyn Martell|her father]] to her uncle, Prince [[Doran Martell]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|The day [[Oberyn Martell|my father]] came to claim me, my mother did not wish for me to go. 'She is a girl,' she said, 'and I do not think that she is yours. I had a thousand other men.' He tossed his spear at my feet and gave my mother the back of his hand across the face, so she began to weep. 'Girl or boy, we fight our battles,' he said, 'but the gods let us choose our weapons.' He pointed to the spear, then to my mother's tears, and I picked up the spear. 'I told you she was mine,' my father said, and took me. My mother drank herself to death within the year. They say that she was weeping as she died.{{ref|AFFC|2}}| [[Obara Sand]] to [[Doran Martell]]}}

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Obara Sand

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| Culture = [[Dornishmen]]
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| Father = [[Oberyn Martell]]
| Mother = [[Obara Sand's mother]]
| Place_of_Birth = [[Oldtown]]{{ref|AWOIAF| Obara Sand}}
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|271}} or {{Date|272}} (age 28)<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Obara Sand|Obara Sand]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
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| Books = ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears) ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned)
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| Played_by = Keisha Castle-Hughes
| TV_series = ''[[Game of Thrones]]'': [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|7]]
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'''Obara Sand''' is the [[bastard]] daughter of [[Oberyn Martell]] and [[Obara Sand's mother|a whore]] from [[Oldtown]]. She is the eldest of the infamous [[Sand Snakes]].

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Obara is portrayed by [[w:Keisha Castle-Hughes|Keisha Castle-Hughes]].

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Obara Sand|l1=Images of Obara Sand}}
Obara is a big-boned woman near to thirty, long-legged, with close-set eyes and with the same rat-brown hair of [[Obara Sand's mother|her mother]]{{Ref|AFFC|2}} which she sometimes ties in a knot.{{ref|ADWD|38}} She strides quickly and angrily.{{ref|AFFC|2}}{{ref|ADWD|38}} Obara has callused hands and can have a mannish look.{{ref|ADWD|38}}

A prickly, hot-tempered woman,{{ref|AFFC|40}} Obara is given to martial pursuits as she considers herself [[Woman warrior|a warrior]]. She boasts she can conquer any [[horse]] or man.{{ref|AFFC|2}}

Obara wears a mottled sandsilk cloak of dun and gold over brown riding leathers and wields a spear, a whip, and a round shield of [[steel]] and [[copper]].{{Ref|AFFC|2}} Instead of a gown, Obara prefers men's breeches, a calf-length linen tunic, and a belt of copper suns.{{ref|ADWD|38}}

Obara is a confident rider who uses spurs, often to the point where the horse is bloody, and she always rides stallions.{{Ref|AFFC|2}} Obara is also fond of [[wine]].{{Ref|AFFC|40}}

Princess [[Arianne Martell]] loves her [[bastard]] cousin,{{ref|AFFC|40}} which Obara reciprocates.{{ref|ADWD|38}} [[Tyene Sand]] keeps nothing from her half-siblings, Obara and [[Nymeria Sand|Nymeria]].{{ref|AFFC|40}}

==History==
Obara was born to a [[prostitute]] in [[Oldtown]]. When Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] came to claim the girl, [[Obara Sand's mother|her mother]] did not want to let her go and insisted that Obara's father was one of the other men she had been with. Oberyn tossed his spear at Obara's feet and slapped her mother in the face. He then told the girl to choose, pointing to the spear and her mother's tears. Obara chose the former, and her mother drank herself to death within a year.{{Ref|aFfC|2}}

Obara spent part of her youth at the [[Water Gardens]], but not as long a time as her kin.{{ref|AFFC|2}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
Obara's father, Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], arrives at [[King's Landing]] to serve on the [[small council]] in place of his brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]], [[Prince of Dorne]]. [[Tyrion Lannister]] thinks of Oberyn's daughters as the Red Viper approaches.{{ref|ASOS|38}}

Oberyn ends up being killed by Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] while fighting as Tyrion's champion in a [[trial by combat]].{{ref|ASOS|70}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Obara comes to the [[Water Gardens]], demanding vengeance for her slain father from her uncle, Prince Doran. She informs [[Areo Hotah]] that the people of [[Dorne]] are outraged at Oberyn's death. Obara wants to take command of Doran's host in the [[Prince's Pass]], draw out the [[marcher lords]], and sack [[Oldtown]]. She also wants to slay Gregor's liege, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. Doran says he will think about it. After Obara departs, Maester [[Caleotte]] warns Doran against allowing her to return to [[Sunspear]] and rile up [[smallfolk]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}

After visits by two of Obara's half-sisters, [[Nymeria Sand|Nymeria]] and [[Tyene Sand]], Doran orders Areo to take all eight [[Sand Snakes]] into custody. Areo is to begin with the confinement of the more dangerous three elder sisters in the [[Spear Tower]].{{ref|AFFC|2}} The younger girls, daughters of [[Ellaria Sand]], are confined to the Water Gardens.{{ref|AFFC|40}}

Doran's daughter, Princess [[Arianne Martell]], fails in an conspiracy to crown Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]].{{ref|AFFC|21}} Doran has Arianne imprisoned in the Spear Tower as well.{{ref|ADWD|40}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[File:AUobarasand.png|thumb|350px|Obara by Andreia Ugrai © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Doran has Obara, Nym, Tyene, and Arianne released from their cells in the Spear Tower.{{ref|ADWD|38}}

Obara is present at the feast when Ser [[Balon Swann]] presents the [[Mountain's skull]] to Doran. She places Gregor's skull on top of a [[marble]] column because Maester Caleotte cannot reach it.{{Ref|ADWD|38}} When a toast is raised by [[Ricasso]] to King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]], Obara allows her wine cup to be filled before upending it onto the floor and leaving. Arianne eventually has the sullen woman return to the feast.{{ref|ADWD|38}}

Doran has Obara wheel him to his solar after the feast, but she does so too aggressively for his liking. She kisses a mocking kiss to the Mountain's skull in the privacy of Doran's chambers. Obara vouches for war against [[House Lannister]] when discussing Gregor's death, causing [[Ellaria Sand]] alarm. Doran has Obara, Nym, and Tyene swear their loyalty before telling them about Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]]'s plan to have Prince [[Trystane Martell]] killed. Doran orders Obara to lead Balon to [[High Hermitage]] so he can hunt and kill Ser [[Gerold Dayne]] for his attack on Princess [[Myrcella]].{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

===''The Winds of Winter''===
{{Warning/twow}}
[[Areo Hotah]] joins Obara during her journey.<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref>

==Quotes by Obara==
[[File:Alexandre Dainche Choosing the Spear.jpg|thumb|350px|Choosing the Spear by Tristan Denecke © Fantasy Flight Games]]
{{quote|'''Doran''': Obara, look at the children, if it please you. '''Obara''': It does not please me. I'd get more pleasure from driving my spear into Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin's]] belly. I'll make him sing '[[The Rains of Castamere]]' as I pull his bowels out and look for [[gold]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}| [[Doran Martell]] and Obara}}

{{quote|The day [[Oberyn Martell|my father]] came to claim me, [[Obara Sand's mother|my mother]] did not wish for me to go. 'She is a girl,' she said, 'and I do not think that she is yours. I had a thousand other men.' He tossed his spear at my feet and gave my mother the back of his hand across the face, so she began to weep. 'Girl or boy, we fight our battles,' he said, 'but the gods let us choose our weapons.' He pointed to the spear, then to my mother's tears, and I picked up the spear. 'I told you she was mine,' my father said, and took me. My mother drank herself to death within the year. They say that she was weeping as she died. Let me use the spear; I ask no more.{{ref|AFFC|2}}| Obara to [[Doran Martell]]}}

{{Quote|Give me back my spear, Uncle. [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] sent us [[Mountain's skull|a head]]. We should send her back a bag of them.{{ref|ADWD|38}}| Obara to [[Doran Martell]]}}

==Quotes about Obara==
[[File:Obara sand Tristan Denecke.jpg|thumb|350px|Obara Sand by Tristan Denecke © Fantasy Flight Games]]
{{quote|Obara Sand always walked too fast. She is chasing after something she can never catch, [[Doran Martell|the prince]] had told [[Arianne Martell|his daughter]] once, in the captain's hearing.{{ref|AFFC|2}}| thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}

{{quote|Quick and strong as she was, the woman was no match for him, he knew ... but she did not, and he had no wish to see her blood upon the pale pink marble.{{ref|AFFC|2}}| thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}

{{quote|'''Doran''': Obara would have me go to war. '''Nymeria''': Yes, she wants to set the torch to [[Oldtown]]. She hates that city as much as [[Sarella Sand|our little sister]] loves it.{{ref|AFFC|2}}| [[Doran Martell]] and [[Nymeria Sand]]}}

{{quote|Hotah studied each of them in turn. Obara, rusted nails and boiled leather, with her angry, close-set eyes and rat-brown hair. [[Nymeria Sand|Nymeria]], languid, elegant, olive-skinned, her long black braid bound up in red-gold wire. [[Tyene Sand|Tyene]], blue-eyed and blond, a child-woman with her soft hands and little giggles.{{ref|ADWD|38}}| thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}

==Family==
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==References==
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Nymeria Sand's mother

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| Culture = [[Volantis|Volantene]]
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'''Nymeria Sand's mother''' is a noblewoman from [[Volantis]] who is the mother of [[Nymeria Sand]].{{ref|ADWD|Appendix}} Her given name is unknown.

==History==
The lady comes from the [[Old Blood]], the noblest families of [[Volantis]] in [[Essos]].{{ref|AFFC|2}} [[Nymeria Sand]], the [[bastard]] daughter of the noblewoman and Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], was born in the [[Free City]].{{ref|AWOIAF|Nymeria Sand}} Nymeria was eventually taken to [[Dorne]], and she spent some of her youth at the [[Water Gardens]].{{ref|AFFC|40}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|[[Nymeria Sand]] was five-and-twenty, and slender as a willow. Her straight black hair, worn in a long braid bound up with red-gold wire, made a widow's peak above her dark eyes, just as [[Oberyn Martell|her father's]] had. With her high cheekbones, full lips, and milk-pale skin, she had all the beauty that her elder sister lacked ... but [[Obara Sand|Obara's]] mother had been [[Obara Sand's mother|an Oldtown whore]], whilst Nym was born from [[Old Blood|the noblest blood]] of old [[Volantis]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}| thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}

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Nymeria Sand

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'''Nymeria Sand''', nicknamed '''Lady Nym''', is a [[bastard]] daughter of [[Oberyn Martell]] and a [[Nymeria Sand's mother|a noblewoman]] from [[Volantis]]. She is the second oldest of the infamous [[Sand Snakes]], so named for their bastard origin and the nickname of their father, the "Red Viper".

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Nymeria is portrayed by [[w:Jessica Henwick|Jessica Henwick]] and stated to be the daughter of a [[Yi Ti|YiTish]] noblewoman instead of a Volantene one.

==Appearance and Character==
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[[File:Lady nym by quickreaver.jpg|thumb|left|Lady Nym by quickreaver © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Nymeria is twenty-five years old, slim and slender as a willow, with straight black hair worn in a long braid which pulls back from a widow's peak.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}{{Ref|ADWD|38}} She has dark eyes{{Ref|AFFC|2}} which are large and lustrous.{{Ref|ADWD|38}} Her full lips are [[wine]] red and curve in a silken smile,{{Ref|AFFC|2}}{{Ref|ADWD|38}} and she has high cheekbones.{{Ref|AFFC|2}} [[Areo Hotah]] describes Nym as having pale white skin in ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'',{{Ref|AFFC|2}} a fact confirmed by the [[canon|semi-canon]] app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'',{{Ref|AWOIAF|Nymeria Sand}} but mentions her olive skin in ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]''.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

Nymeria has all the beauty that her elder sister [[Obara Sand|Obara]] lacks but is no less deadly.{{Ref|AFFC|2}} Although elegant, Nym is vengeful.{{Ref|ADWD|38}} Like her father, Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], Nymeria is notorious.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

Nymeria dresses gracefully in shimmering lilac robes with a [[silk]] cape of cream and [[copper]],{{Ref|AFFC|2}} and she also owns a yellow silk gown so sheer it reveals spun [[gold]] and [[Jewelry|jewels]] worn underneath.{{Ref|ADWD|38}} Nymeria rides a pretty gold [[sand steed]] with a mane like white silk.{{Ref|AFFC|2}} Nym usually conceals a dozen daggers on her person{{Ref|ADWD|38}} and is proficient with the hidden blades.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

Nymeria is good friends with [[Jeyne Fowler|Jeyne]] and [[Jennelyn Fowler]].{{Ref|AFFC|40}} [[Tyene Sand]] keeps nothing from her half-siblings, Obara and Nymeria.{{ref|AFFC|40}}

==History==
[[Nymeria Sand's mother|Nymeria's mother]] comes from the [[Old Blood|noblest blood]] of [[Volantis]],{{Ref|AFFC|2}} the [[Free City]] where Nym was born.{{Ref|AWOIAF|Volantis}}

Young Nym sometimes joined in play at the [[Water Gardens]] with her sister, [[Tyene Sand]], her cousin, Princess [[Arianne Martell]], [[Garin (orphan)|Garin]], [[Andrey Dalt]], [[Sylva Santagar]], the [[Fowler twins]], and the [[Archon's green-haired daughter]].{{Ref|AFFC|40}} Arianne keeps in her boot a throwing knife gifted to her by Nymeria.{{Ref|AFFC|21}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:AurelienHubert LadyNymsGuard.jpg|thumb|350px|Nymeria Sand and her guard, by Aurelien Hubert © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Nymeria is abed with the [[House Fowler|Fowler]] twins, [[Jeyne Fowler|Jeyne]] and [[Jennelyn Fowler|Jennelyn]], when she is told of the death of her father, Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], in [[King's Landing]].{{Ref|AFFC|2}} Ser [[Daemon Sand]] sends her a [[raven]] explaining how Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] was [[poison]]ed by Oberyn and is now dying.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

[[Obara Sand]], Nymeria's elder sister, meets with [[Doran Martell]], the [[Prince of Dorne]] and Oberyn's elder brother, at the [[Water Gardens]]. Seeking vengeance for Oberyn's death, Obara suggests leading a host from the [[Prince's Pass]] to attack [[Oldtown]] while Nymeria leads another host against the [[kingsroad]] from the [[Boneway]]. Doran refuses, however.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

Accompanied by a dozen mounted spearmen, Nymeria meets Doran en route from the Water Gardens to [[Sunspear]]. She likewise demands vengeance for the death of her fathe, and she rejects the offer Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] made Doran for Gregor's head. Instead of open war, Nymeria wants to assassinate Tywin as vengeance for her late aunt [[Elia Martell]], Tywin's children [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] for Elia's children [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]] and [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]], and lastly Tywin's grandchild, King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]], for Oberyn's murder. Doran responds that Oberyn died in single combat for which he had volunteered.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

After meeting with another of Nymeria's sisters, [[Tyene Sand]], Doran orders [[Areo Hotah]] to take all eight [[Sand Snakes]] into custody. Areo is to begin with the confinement of the more dangerous three elder sisters in the [[Spear Tower]].{{ref|AFFC|2}} The younger girls, daughters of [[Ellaria Sand]], are confined to the Water Gardens.{{ref|AFFC|40}}

Doran's daughter, Princess [[Arianne Martell]], fails in an conspiracy to crown Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]].{{ref|AFFC|21}} Doran has Arianne imprisoned in the Spear Tower as well.{{ref|ADWD|40}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Doran has Obara, Nym, Tyene, and Arianne released from their cells in the Spear Tower.{{ref|ADWD|38}}

Nymeria is present at the feast at Sunspear when Ser [[Balon Swann]] presents the [[Mountain's skull]] to Doran. Balon seems discomforted by Nym's silk gown. When Balon tells the manner of Gregor's death, Nymeria celebrates his suffering. When [[Ricasso]] raises a toast to King Tommen, Nym declines with a flick of her wrist.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

In Doran's chambers, Nymeria regrets that Tywin did not die by her hand. Doran has Obara, Tyene, and Nym swear their loyalty before telling them about Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]]'s plan to have Prince [[Trystane Martell]] killed. Doran sends Nymeria to King's Landing to take the vacant [[Dorne|Dornish]] seat on the [[small council]].{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

==Quotes by Nymeria==
[[File:Smirtouille Nymeria Sand.png|thumb|350px|Nymeria Sand by Smirtouille © Fantasy Flight Games]]
{{Quote|You know the [[House Fowler|Fowler]] words? Let Me Soar! That is all I ask of you. Let me soar, Uncle.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}| Nymeria to [[Doran Martell]]}}

{{Quote|'''Nymeria''': [[Obara Sand|Obara]] would make [[Oldtown]] our father's funeral pyre, but I am not so greedy. Four lives will suffice for me. Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin's]] golden twins, as payment for [[Elia Martell|Elia's]] children. The old lion, for Elia herself. And last of all [[Tommen Baratheon|the little king]], for [[Oberyn Martell|my father]]. '''Doran''': The boy has never wronged us. '''Nymeria''': Only royal blood can wash out my father's murder.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}| Nymeria and [[Doran Martell]]}}

{{Quote|'''Ellaria''': Where does it end? '''Nymeria''': It ends in blood, as it began. It ends when [[Casterly Rock]] is cracked open, so the sun can shine on the maggots and the worms within. It ends with the utter ruin of [[Tywin Lannister]] and all his works. '''Ellaria''': The man died at the hand of [[Tyrion Lannister|his own son]]. What more could you wish? '''Nymeria''': I could wish that he died at my hand. If he had, his dying would not have been so easy.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}| [[Ellaria Sand]] and Nymeria}}

{{Quote|'''Doran''': We need a voice in [[small council|council]], an ear at court. Be careful, though. [[King's Landing]] is a pit of [[snake]]s. '''Nymeria''': Why, Uncle, I love snakes.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}| [[Doran Martell]] and Nymeria}}

==Quotes about Nymeria==
[[File:NymeriaSand BellaBergolts.jpg|thumb|350px|Nymeria Sand by Bella Bergolts ©]]
{{Quote|Nymeria was least dangerous when nearly naked. Elsewise she was sure to have a dozen blades concealed about her person.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}| thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}

{{Quote|Hotah studied each of them in turn. [[Obara Sand|Obara]], rusted nails and boiled leather, with her angry, close-set eyes and rat-brown hair. Nymeria, languid, elegant, olive-skinned, her long black braid bound up in red-gold wire. [[Tyene Sand|Tyene]], blue-eyed and blond, a child-woman with her soft hands and little giggles.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}| thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}

{{Quote|The Lady Nym. But no lady, if even half of what [[Qyburn]] reports is true. A [[bastard]] daughter of the Red Viper, near as notorious as her father and intent on claiming the council seat that Prince [[Oberyn Martell|Oberyn]] himself had occupied so briefly.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}| thoughts of [[Kevan Lannister]]}}

==Family==
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==References==
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Nymeria

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Princess '''Nymeria''' of [[Ny Sar]] was a [[Prince|princess]] of the [[Rhoynar]]. After the [[Rhoyne]] was conquered by the [[Valyrian Freehold]], Nymeria [[Rhoynar migration|led the Rhoynar]] to [[Dorne]], where she took Lord [[Mors Martell]] of the [[Sandship]] as her husband.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}}

After years of war and conquest, [[House Martell|House Nymeros Martell]] established supremacy over Dorne, with Nymeria ruling for well over two decades as the [[Princess of Dorne]]. Through Nymeria's rule, the Dornish adopted many Rhoynish customs and laws that remain to this day.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}}

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Nymeria|l1=Images of Nymeria}}

Princess Nymeria was said to be beautiful.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

Described by Maester [[Yandel]] as strong-willed and indomitable, Princess Nymeria was said to have cunning, skill, and wisdom.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}} Though Nymeria is remembered as a "warrior queen", and in songs is said to have been a [[witch]], neither statement is true. While she did not bear arms in battle, Nymeria commanded her armies, leading them on the battlefield.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}}

==History==
===Rhoynish Wars===
At the time of the [[Rhoynish Wars]], Nymeria ruled in [[Ny Sar]], where she had a palace.{{ref|ADWD|14}}

During the [[Second Spice War]], Prince [[Garin the Great|Garin of Chroyane]] united the [[Rhoynar]] nobility in a grand alliance against the [[Valyrian Freehold]]. Only Princess Nymeria spoke against him, warning the other princes that they could not win the war. However, the other princes shouted her down and joined their strength to Prince Garin, and even Nymeria's own warriors were eager to join his cause. Despite her own reluctance, Nymeria found herself forced to join the great alliance.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

Despite Prince Garin's initial success against the Freehold, the Valyrians responded by sending three hundred [[dragon]]s against the Rhoynar. Garin's host was shattered and the prince was captured. Upriver at Ny Sar, Princess Nymeria learned of Garin's defeat and the enslavement of her people, and she knew that her city awaited the same fate. In response, she gathered every ship that remained upon the Rhoyne and filled them with as many women and children as they could carry—most of the men had perished alongside Garin's host.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

===Ten Thousand Ships===
[[File:Rhoynar invasion.jpeg|350px|thumb|Nymeria [[Rhoynar migration|leads her army]] to [[Dorne]]. Art by Roman Papsuev]]
While legends often claim that Nymeria commanded a fleet of [[ten thousand ships]], [[Beldecar]] argues in his ''[[History of the Rhoynish Wars]]'' that the number was inflated, perhaps by tenfold. While other chroniclers offer other numbers, in truth no count was ever made. Maester [[Yandel]] agrees that Nymeria led a great many ships, mostly river craft, skiffs, poleboats, trading galleys, fishing boats, rafts, and pleasure barges, crammed with women, children, and old men. Only one in ten was seaworthy, Beldecar insists.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

Nymeria led her ragged fleet down the Rhoyne, past ruined towns and fields of corpses. To avoid [[Volantis]] and the [[dragonlord]]s, Nymeria chose an older channel and emerged into the [[Summer Sea]] where the city of [[Sarhoy]] once stood. The following voyage was long and terrible, and more than a hundred ships sank in the first storm they encountered. As many or more were taken by fear and turned back, only to be captured by slavers out of Volantis. Others fell behind or drifted away, and were never seen again.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

Nymeria's fleet first limped to the [[Basilisk Isles]], where they paused to take on fresh water and provisions, only to be descended upon by local pirate kings. The corsairs offered to allow the Rhoynar to settle on the [[Isle of Toads]] in exchange for their ships and thirty virgins each year for each king as tribute, Nymeria refused this offer. She took her fleet to sea again, hoping to find refuge on [[Sothoryos]]. Nymeria settled at [[Zamettar]], while others settled at [[Yeen]] or founded new towns. However, the Rhoynar did not thrive, succumbing to disease, the dangers of the jungles, attacks from slavers, and the [[Sothoryi|native population]]. After two new towns were sacked by slavers and the Rhoynar settled in Yeen vanished, Nymeria summoned her people back to their ships and they set sail once again.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

For three years, Nymeria's fleet wandered the southern seas. The Rhoynar attempted to settle in [[Naath]] where they were welcomed by its peaceful people, but they were soon driven off by [[butterfly fever|disease]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}} In the [[Summer Isles]], the Rhoynar settled on the uninhabited so-called "[[Isle of Women]]" for more than two years.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|Beyond the Free Cities: The Summer Isles}}{{Ref|AWOIAF|Isle of Women}} The princes of the isles refused to allow them to settle on the larger islands, fearing the wrath of the Freehold.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Beyond the Free Cities: The Summer Isles}} However, many soon starved for the island was poorly soiled and yielded little food,{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}} and disease and slavers took their toll.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Beyond the Free Cities: The Summer Isles}} Some of the Rhoynar abandoned Nymeria to follow a priestess named [[Druselka]] to return to their cities along the Rhoyne, only to be enslaved or slain by their enemies. Finally, Nymeria and the remnants of her fleet turned towards [[Westeros]]; although the less seaworthy ships settled the [[Stepstones]], or were blown off course to [[Lys]] and [[Tyrosh]] and gave themselves up to the slavers of the [[Free Cities]] rather than die at sea. Nymeria and her ships finally made landfall on the coast of [[Dorne]], near the mouth of the river [[Greenblood]], not far from the [[Sandship]], the ancient seat of [[House Martell]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{Ref|AGOT|7}}

===Nymeria's War===
[[File:Nymeriaandmors Karla Ortiz.jpg|thumb|350px|Princess Nymeria and Prince [[Mors Martell]], by Karla Ortiz for ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'']]
At the time of Nymeria's arrival, Dorne was a poor land where a score of lords and petty kings quarreled over rivers, wells, and fertile water. Many viewed the Rhoynar as unwelcome invaders who should be driven back into the sea. However, Lord [[Mors Martell]] of the Sandship saw an opportunity in the Rhoynar—and singers claim that Lord Martell also lost his heart to the beautiful princess. With many trained in warfare, the Rhoynar added their strength to Lord Martell's own, increasing his host by tenfold. Mors married Nymeria, and hundreds of his [[knight]]s, squires, and bannermen wed Rhoynish women, uniting the two people by blood. The Rhoynar also brought considerable wealth with them and their artisans and armorers' skills were far more advanced than those of their Westerosi counterparts.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

To celebrate these unions and to ensure that her people could not retreat to the sea again, Nymeria burned her fleet, declaring her wanderings to be at an end,{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{Ref|ADWD|6}}{{Ref|ADWD|50}} though [[orphans of the Greenblood|some of her people]] mourned the loss of their ships.{{Ref|AFFC|21}} Nymeria named her husband Mors Martell "the Prince of Dorne", declaring his dominion over all of Dorne. However, such supremacy was not an easy feat, and years of war followed, called [[Nymeria's War]]. The Rhoynar and the Martells subdued one petty king after another, and no fewer than six kings were sent to the [[Wall]] to join the [[Night's Watch]] by Nymeria and her husband.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{Ref|AFFC|15}} Soon, only King [[Yorick V Yronwood]] remained, the greatest of the Dornish kings.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

For nine years, Nymeria and the Martells battled against Yronwood and his bannermen. When Mors Martell fell to Yronwood's sword in the [[Third Battle of the Boneway]], Nymeria assumed sole command of the Martell armies. Two more years of battle followed, but Nymeria eventually defeated Yorick V and he bent the knee to her, ensuring Martell supremacy. Nymeria ruled thereafter from [[Sunspear]], the new seat of House Martell built around Sandship.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}

===Princess of Dorne===
As the Princess of Dorne, Nymeria remained the unquestioned ruler of Dorne for almost twenty-seven years.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}} Dorne was established as a principality, not a kingdom, for Nymeria preferred the Rhoynish style of prince and princess.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}} Though she remarried twice to [[Lord Uller (husband of Nymeria)|Lord Uller]] of [[Hellholt]] and Ser [[Davos Dayne]] of [[Starfall]], her husbands served only as counselors and consorts.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

Over the course of her long reign, Nymeria survived a dozen assassination attempts, quelled two rebellions, and threw back two invasions by the [[Storm King]], [[Durran the Third]], and one by King [[Greydon Gardener]] of the [[Reach]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}} As Nymeria grew aged and infirm, the armies of House Martell were commanded by her heirs.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}} When she at last died, Nymeria was succeeded as Princess of Dorne by her eldest daughter by Lord Mors, not by her only son by Ser Davos, for Dorne had come to adopt many of the laws and customs of the Rhoynar.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

Nymeria's life inspired the books ''[[Ten Thousand Ships]]'' and ''[[The Loves of Queen Nymeria]]''.{{ref|AFFC|40}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Arianne Martell and Princess Nymeria by Samantha Altarozzi.jpg|thumb|350px|Princess [[Arianne Martell]] views a mosaic of Nymeria and her ten thousand ships, by Samantha Altarozzi ©]]
[[Arya Stark]] names her [[direwolf]] "[[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]]" after the legendary queen.{{Ref|aGoT|7}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
When taken into the service of Lord [[Roose Bolton]] at [[Harrenhal]], Arya claims her name is "Nymeria", shortened to "Nan".{{Ref|acok|47}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
In the [[shadow city]] of [[Sunspear]], Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] observes a picture of Nymeria and her ten thousand ships on a tapestry in the room where he meets Princess [[Arianne Martell]].{{Ref|AFFC|13}}

Looking into the night sky at [[Shandystone]], Arianne thinks of a bright white star as Nymeria's star and a milky band behind it as her [[ten thousand ships]].{{Ref|AFFC|21}}

When [[Arya Stark]] and the [[kindly man]] devise an origin for her new identity "Cat", Arya chooses the name ''Nymeria'' for the ship that allegedly brought Cat to [[Braavos]].{{ref|AFFC|22}}

==Family==
Nymeria was first married to Lord [[Mors Martell]] of the [[Sandship]], whom she styled as the [[Prince of Dorne]]. By Lord Martell, Nymeria had four daughters. After his death in battle, Nymeria remarried to the aged [[Lord Uller (husband of Nymeria)|Lord Uller]] of [[Hellholt]], though the marriage was childless. After Lord Uller passed away, she remarried again to the dashing Ser [[Davos Dayne]], the [[Sword of the Morning]]. By him, she had one son.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}

As the Dornish adopted the succession customs of the [[Rhoynar]], Nymeria was succeeded as Princess of Dorne by her eldest daughter by Lord Mors, rather than her son by Ser Davos.{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}
{{Nymeria tree}}

==Quotes by Nymeria==
{{Quote|This is a war we cannot hope to win.{{ref|twoiaf|2|8}}| Nymeria to [[Garin the Great]]}}

{{Quote|Our wanderings are at an end. We have found a new home, and here we shall live and die.{{ref|twoiaf|2|8}}|Nymeria}}

==Quotes about Nymeria==
{{Quote|That is Nymeria's star, burning bright, and that milky band behind her, those are [[ten thousand ships]]. She burned as bright as any man, and so shall I.{{ref|AFFC|21}}| [[Arianne Martell]]'s thoughts}}

{{Quote|'''Myrcella''': I thought you were the [[Rhoynar]]. You [[Dornishmen]], I mean. 
'''Arianne''': We are in part, Your Grace. Nymeria's blood is in me, along with that of [[Mors Martell]], the Dornish lord she married. On the day they wed, Nymeria fired her ships, so her people would understand that there could be no going back.{{ref|AFFC|21}}| [[Myrcella Baratheon]] and [[Arianne Martell]]}}

{{Quote|We will build [[ten thousand ships]] as Nymeria once did and take sail with [[ironborn|all our people]] to the land beyond [[Sunset Sea|the sunset]].{{ref|AFFC|19}}| [[Gylbert Farwynd]] at the [[kingsmoot on Old Wyk]]}}

==Behind the Scenes==
The character of Nymeria is a development of Nymerion, a [[Valyrians|Valyrian]] warrior-witch mentioned in an early draft of ''[[A Game of Thrones]]''. In said draft, [[Arya Stark|Arya]] names [[Nymeria (direwolf)|her direwolf]] "Nymerion" instead of Nymeria.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/1belw08/spoilers_extended_secrets_of_the_cushing_library/ Secrets of the Cushing Library: A Game of Thrones] - gsteff on Reddit</ref>

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Nute the Barber

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| Title = [[Lord of Oakenshield]]{{Ref|AFFC|29}}
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'''Nute the Barber''' is an [[ironborn]] raider and the best man of Lord [[Victarion Greyjoy]]'s crew aboard the ''[[Iron Victory]]''.{{Ref|ADWD|56}}

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Nute|l1=Images of Nute}}

Nute the Barber is a thickset man with bandy legs and long arms. His eyes are growing weak.{{Ref|AFFC|18}}

Nute is a noted warrior{{ref|AFFC|19}} who wields throwing axes.{{ref|AFFC|29}}

==History==
Nute earned his nickname of "the Barber" due to his ability in his youth to throw an axe so well that it was said he could shave you with it.{{Ref|AFFC|18}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Nute the Barber accompanies [[Victarion Greyjoy]] to [[Nagga's Cradle]], and he squints to identify the [[ironborn]] ships already in the bay. When the [[Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet]] departs ''[[Iron Victory]]'' for the shore, he charges Nute with guarding their chests of treasure.{{ref|AFFC|18}} During the feast that night, [[Asha Greyjoy]] drinks Nute's wine after he passes out drunk.{{ref|AFFC|18}}

Nute is one of Victarion's champions during the [[kingsmoot on Old Wyk]], and he displays the Lord Captain's steel axe to the ironborn. Nute tries to stop Asha from climbing up the steps to present her own candidacy, but she wrenches free.{{Ref|AFFC|29}} [[Euron Greyjoy]], Victarion's older brother, is eventually chosen as the new [[King of the Isles and the North]].{{ref|AFFC|19}}

Nute is among Victarion's crew that boards the [[House Serry|Serry]] ship during the [[taking of the Shields]], and he kills a man with a throwing axe. Victarion then gives the deck of ''Iron Victory'' to Nute before going to his cabin to sleep with the [[dusky woman]].{{ref|AFFC|29}} Victarion disapproves when he learns that Euron intends for widows and orphans from [[Lord Hewett's Town]] to be sold as [[slave]]s instead of taken back to the [[Iron Islands]] as [[thrall]]s, but Nute is more accepting of the decision.{{ref|AFFC|29}} Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]] worries about the vengeance of [[Highgarden]], but Nute mocks him for being a coward.{{ref|AFFC|29}}

During the feast in [[Lord Hewett's castle]], Nute is named [[Lord of Oakenshield]] by King Euron. Victarion suspects this was done to "steal" Nute from him. He tells Nute to refuse, but Nute, pointing out that Victarion cannot offer him the same, accepts the [[lord]]ship from Euron.{{Ref|AFFC|29}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Sailing toward [[Meereen]], Victarion misses Nute on ''Iron Victory'', as [[Wulfe One-Ear]] is not as competent a sailor.{{ref|ADWD|56}}

==Quotes by Nute==
{{Quote|The strong have always taken from the weak. [[Thrall]]s or [[slave]]s, it makes no matter. Their men could not defend them, so now they are ours, to do with as we will.{{ref|AFFC|29}}| Nute to [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}

{{Quote|'''Nute''': The [[Euron Greyjoy|Crow's Eye]] sends us forth to face the longships, whilst his own men [[taking of the Shields|take the castles and the villages]] and grab all the loot and women. What has he left for us? 
'''Victarion''': We have the glory. 
'''Nute''': Glory is good, but gold is better.{{Ref|AFFC|29}}| Nute and [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}

{{Quote|'''Euron''': And rise, Nute the Barber, [[Lord of Oakenshield]]. 
'''Nute''': A [[lord]]? 
'''Victarion''': Refuse him! 
'''Nute''': Refuse him? Lands and lordship? Will you make me a lord?{{ref|AFFC|29}}| [[Euron Greyjoy]], Nute, and [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}

==Quotes about Nute==
{{Quote|Nute the Barber can shave a man with a thrown axe from twenty yards away.{{ref|AFFC|29}}| thoughts of [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}

{{Quote|By raising him to [[Lord of Oakenshield]], [[Euron Greyjoy|his brother]] made Victarion's best man his own.{{ref|ADWD|56}}| thoughts of [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}

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Notch

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'''Notch''' is a longbowman of the [[brotherhood without banners]].

==Appearance==
Notch is a stooped, thin man with grey hair.{{Ref|ASOS|43}}

==History==
Notch was born near the lands of [[House Goodbrook]].{{Ref|ASOS|43}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
During the [[battle at the burning septry]], Notch fires arrows as the [[Brave Companions]].{{Ref|ASOS|43}}

Notch tells [[Arya Stark]] and [[Gendry]] how [[House Goodbrook]] suffered under Lord [[Hoster Tully]] for supporting the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{Ref|ASOS|43}}

After the [[Red Wedding]], Notch is among the outlaws who help kill [[Merrett Frey]] at [[Oldstones]].{{Ref|ASOS|Epilogue}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Notch is listed as a member of Lady [[Catelyn Stark|Stoneheart]]'s band of outlaws.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|'''Notch''': Let me feather [[Hound|the dog]] a few times, discourage him some. 
'''Beric''': [[Sandor Clegane|Clegane]] won his life beneath the [[hollow hill]]. I will not rob him of it.{{Ref|ASOS|43}}| Notch and [[Beric Dondarrion]]}}

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Norbert Vance

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| lastname = Vance
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'''Norbert Vance''' is the Lord of [[Atranta]] and the head of [[House Vance of Atranta]].{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}

==Character==
Lord Vance is blind.{{Ref|AFFC|38}}

==History==
Norbert [[squire]]d for Lord [[House Darry|Darry]] in his youth, alongside a young [[Brynden Tully]].{{Ref|AFFC|38}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Norbert is among the [[riverlands|river lords]] who bend the knee to the [[Iron Throne]] after the death of [[Robb Stark]], [[King of the Trident]], at the [[Red Wedding]]. He is among the reluctant lords who join the [[siege of Riverrun]], sent as a representative to the war council for the recalcitrant rivermen. Norbert offers to talk with Ser [[Brynden Tully]], the castellan of Riverrun, in an effort to end the siege, but his suggestion is dismissed by [[Clement Piper]], [[Lord of Pinkmaiden Castle]].{{Ref|AFFC|38}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|'''Norbert''': I have known [[Brynden Tully]] since we were squires together, in service to Lord [[House Darry|Darry]]. If it please my lords, let me go and speak with him and try to make him understand the hopelessness of [[siege of Riverrun|his position]]. 
'''Clement''': He understands that well enough. The man's not bloody stupid, Norbert. He has eyes ... and too much sense to yield to [[House Frey|such as these]].{{ref|AFFC|38}}| Norbert and [[Clement Piper]]}}

==Family==
{{Vance of Atranta tree}}

==Behind the Scenes==
Norbert is probably named as a reference by [[George R. R. Martin]] to Norbert, a character in ''[[w:Bad Ronald (novel)|Bad Ronald]]'' by [[w:Jack Vance|Jack Vance]]. Additionally, Jack Vance was legally blind later in life.

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Nolla

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Goodwife '''Nolla''' is an inhabitant of the [[riverlands]].

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
Nolla is killed by the forces of [[House Lannister]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]]. When [[Sandor Clegane]] is captured by the [[brotherhood without banners]] and put on trial for crimes committed by his fellow [[House Lannister|Lannister]] forces, Maerie is among the long list of [[rivermen]] victims named by [[Tom of Sevenstreams]] whose murders Sandor is to stand trial for.{{Ref|ASOS|34}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|'''Tom''': [[Alyn]] of [[Winterfell]], [[Joth Quickbow]], [[Little Matt]] and his sister [[Randa]], [[Anvil Ryn]]. Ser [[Ormond (knight)|Ormond]]. Ser [[Dudley]]. [[Pate of Mory|Pate]] of [[Mory]], [[Pate of Lancewood|Pate]] of [[Lancewood]], [[Old Pate]], and [[Pate of Shermer's Grove|Pate]] of [[Shermer's Grove]]. Blind [[Wyl the Whittler]]. Goodwife [[Maerie (goodwife)|Maerie]]. [[Maerie the Whore]]. [[Becca the Baker]]. Ser [[Raymun Darry]], [[Lord Darry (father of Raymun)|Lord Darry]], young [[Lyman Darry|Lord Darry]]. The [[Harry Rivers|Bastard of Bracken]]. [[Fletcher Will]]. [[Harsley]]. Goodwife Nolla— 
'''Sandor''': Enough. You're making noise. These names mean nothing. Who were they? 
'''Beric''': People. People great and small, young and old. Good people and bad people, who died on the points of [[House Lannister|Lannister]] spears or saw their bellies opened by Lannister swords.{{Ref|ASOS|34}}| [[Tom of Sevenstreams]], [[Sandor Clegane]], and [[Beric Dondarrion]]}}

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Noho Dimittis

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{{Infobox character
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| lastname = Dimittis
| arms = Braavos
| arms2 = Iron Bank
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'''Noho Dimittis''' is a [[Braavos]]i representative of the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]].

==Character==
Noho is a dour. [[Cersei Lannister]] finds his voice irritating.{{Ref|AFFC|24}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Noho travels to [[King's Landing]] to convince the [[Iron Throne]] to resume paying its debts to the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]]. During the first fortnight of his stay at King's Landing, Noho is forestalled by Lord [[Gyles Rosby]], the lord treasurer. Noho meets with Lord Gyles six times, but the latter cannot placate him.{{Ref|AFFC|24}}

When he is finally allowed to meet with Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]], Noho is not amused to be told by Cersei to speak with Gyles a seventh time, as the number seven is [[Faith of the Seven|sacred to the gods]] of [[Westeros]]. When Noho scowls at her, Cersei brings the audience to an abrupt end, informing him that the Iron Bank will receive its money after the rebellions in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] are dealt with.{{Ref|AFFC|24}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|Ser [[Meryn Trant|Meryn]], show the noble Noho Dimittis to the door.{{Ref|AFFC|24}}| [[Cersei Lannister]]}}

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Nightingale (courtesan)

2026-06-08T17:34:36Z

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'''The Nightingale''' is a famous [[courtesan]] in [[Braavos]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}} Her given name is unknown.

==Appearance and Character==
The Nightingale is renowned for her beauty.{{Ref|AFFC|26}} Like every Braavosi courtesan, she has her own barge and servants to pole her to trysts.{{Ref|AFFC|34}}

Men can be challenged to a duel by [[bravo]]s if they do not say that the Nightingale is the most beautiful woman in the world when asked.{{ref|AFFC|34}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
While performing at the [[House of Seven Lamps]], [[Dareon]], a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]], tells the Nightingale he would never be able to leave her to return to the [[Wall]].{{Ref|AFFC|34}}

[[Arya Stark|Cat of the Canals]] advises [[Samwell Tarly]] to say that the Nightingale is the most beautiful woman in the world if asked by [[bravo]]s, claiming that her father was killed when he said her mother was more beautiful than the courtesan.{{Ref|AFFC|26}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|If [[bravo|they]] ask who is the most beautiful woman in [[known world|the world]], say the Nightingale or else they'll challenge you.{{ref|AFFC|26}}| [[Arya Stark|Cat of the Canals]] to [[Samwell Tarly]]}}

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Night's King

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'''Night's King''',{{Ref|ASOS|56}} also called '''the Night's King''',{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Wall and Beyond: The Night's Watch}} is a legendary [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] of the [[Night's Watch]] who lived during the [[Age of Heroes]].{{Ref|ASOS|56}} His given name is unknown.

==Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Night's King|l1=Images of Night's King}}
Night's King is said to have been a fearless warrior. He used [[sorcery]].{{Ref|ASOS|56}}

==History==
===The Legend===
[[File:Sardag13lordcommander.jpg|thumb|350px|Night's King chases the [[corpse queen|white woman]], by Sardag ©]]
According to legend, Night's King lived during the [[Age of Heroes]], not long after the [[Wall]] was complete. While serving as the thirteenth [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], he fell in love with [[corpse queen|a woman]] he saw from the top of the Wall. This woman had skin white as the moon and eyes like blue stars, and her skin was cold as ice, but Night's King was fearless and chased and caught and loved her, and when he gave his seed to her he gave his soul as well. Night's King brought this woman back to the [[Nightfort]], and declared her a queen and himself her king. With strange [[sorcery]], he bound the [[Night's Watch]] brothers to his will, and ruled the Nightfort as his own castle for thirteen years with his [[corpse queen]] by his side.{{Ref|ASOS|56}}

[[File:Night's King and his corpse queen by Amok.jpg|thumb|350px|Night's King and his [[corpse queen]], by Roman Papusev ©]]
During the dark years of his reign, horrific atrocities were committed, of which tales are still told in the [[north]]. It was not until [[Brandon Stark (Breaker)|Brandon the Breaker]], the [[King in the North]], and [[Joramun]], the [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]], joined forces, that Night's King was brought down and the Night's Watch freed.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Wall and Beyond: The Night's Watch}} After his fall, when it was discovered that Night's King had been making sacrifices to the [[Others]], all records of him were destroyed, and his very name was forbidden and forgotten.{{Ref|ASOS|56}}

===Recorded History===
The legend of the Night's King is frequently told, and in it the Night's King may be a [[House Bolton|Bolton]], a [[House Woodfoot|Woodfoot]], an [[House Umber|Umber]], a [[House Flint of the mountains|Flint]], a [[House Norrey|Norrey]], or even a [[House Stark|Stark]], depending on where the tale is told and who tells it. The legend is recorded in [[Archmaester]] [[Harmune]]'s book, ''[[Watchers on the Wall]]'', which includes many stories of the Nightfort. In the [[Citadel]], archmaesters generally dismiss the tale as only fiction, though some consider the possibility that an early Lord Commander did indeed try to create a kingdom for himself. Some suggest that the corpse queen was actually a [[barrowlands|barrowlander]], a daughter of the [[Barrow Kings|Barrow King]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Wall and Beyond: The Night's Watch}}

If the event truly happened, it is possible that it is what led the Night's Watch to never construct walls at their keeps, ensuring the keeps would always be accessible from the south.{{Ref|AGOT|19}}{{Ref|ASOS|55}}

==Recent History==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
At the [[Nightfort]], [[Bran Stark]] recalls a story about the Night's King that [[Old Nan]], a servant in [[Winterfell]], would tell the [[House Stark|Stark]] children. Nan would always end the story saying that some people believe Night's King was a [[House Bolton|Bolton]], a [[House Magnar|Magnar]] of [[Skagos]], an [[House Umber|Umber]], a [[House Flint of the mountains|Flint]], a [[House Norrey|Norrey]], or a [[House Woodfoot|Woodfoot]]. But she would say that none of those were true— that Night's King was a Stark of [[Winterfell]], and brother to King [[Brandon the Breaker]], who brought him down. Nan would pinch Bran on the nose, and say that perhaps his name was Brandon, and he might have slept in Bran's own bedroom.{{Ref|ASOS|56}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
While talking with [[Jon Snow]], [[Samwell Tarly]] uses Night's King as an example of legendary figures questioned by [[archmaesters]] of the [[Citadel]].{{Ref|AFFC|5}}{{Ref|ADWD|7}}

==Quotes==
[[File:Night's King.png|thumb|350px|Night's King and his [[corpse queen]], by Curtana ©]]
{{Quote|He had been the thirteenth man to lead the [[Night's Watch]], she said; a warrior who knew no fear. 'And that was the fault in him,' she would add, 'for all men must know fear.'{{Ref|ASOS|56}}| [[Bran Stark]] recalls [[Old Nan]]'s stories}}

{{Quote|Night's King was only a man by light of day, [[Old Nan]] would always say, but the night was his to rule.{{Ref|ASOS|56}}| thoughts of [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{Quote|... in the books he is a legendary figure, akin to [[Lann the Clever]] and [[Brandon the Builder]], and no more likely to have survived to the present day than they have.{{Ref|SSM|12392}}}}

==Theories==
*[[Night's King/Theories]]

==Behind the Scenes==
A character with a similar name, the [[Night King]], is portrayed in the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]''. According to [[George R. R. Martin]], he is a different figure from the Night's King in the books.{{Ref|SSM|12392}}

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Nettles

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'''Nettles''', also known as '''Netty''', was a [[dragonseed]] and the first and possibly last [[dragonrider]] of the [[dragon]] [[Sheepstealer]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}

In the television adaptation ''[[House of the Dragon]]'', Nettles is merged with [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena Targaryen]], who is portrayed by [[w:Phoebe Campbell|Phoebe Campbell]].

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Nettles|l1=Images of Nettles}}
Nettles was a small, skinny, brown-skinned girl, with black hair and brown eyes.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} She had crooked teeth and a scarred nose. According to [[Archmaester]] [[Gyldayn]], she could not be called pretty.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

Nettles was foul-mouthed, filthy, and fearless.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

==History==
[[File:Nettles and Sheepstealer by Jota Saraiva.jpg|thumb|350px|Nettles and Sheepstealer, by Jota Saraiva ©]]
According to [[Mushroom]]'s ''[[The Testimony of Mushroom|Testimony]]'', Nettles was a [[bastard]] of uncertain birth, born to a dockside [[whore]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} She grew up homeless in [[Spicetown]] and [[Hull]] on the island of [[Driftmark]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} According to [[Septon]] [[Eustace (Dance of the Dragons)|Eustace]]'s [[The Reign of King Viserys, First of His Name, and the Dance of the Dragons That Came After|history]], Nettles's nose was slit after she was caught thieving.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], when Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]] decided that the [[blacks]] needed more [[dragonriders]] in {{date|129}}, several "[[dragonseeds]]" on [[Dragonstone (island)|Dragonstone]] came forward to answer the [[Sowing|prince's call]]. Nettles, sixteen years old, was able to tame the wild dragon [[Sheepstealer]] by bringing it a freshly slaughtered [[sheep]] each morning, causing Sheepstealer to become accustomed to the girl.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

Nettles fought valiantly on behalf of Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] in the [[Battle of the Gullet]] in {{date|130}}. While her fellow dragonriders [[Hugh Hammer]] and [[Ulf White]] celebrated after the battle, Nettles was tearful, perhaps upset by the death of Jacaerys as well as the destruction of Spicetown and the butchering of its people.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} During the [[fall of King's Landing]], Nettles landed Sheepstealer on [[Visenya's Hill]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

Nettles and Sheepstealer joined Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], Rhaenyra's husband, and his dragon [[Caraxes]] in hunting Prince [[Aemond Targaryen]] and [[Vhagar]] along the [[Trident]], as Daemon felt at least two dragons were necessary to confront Vhagar. The two dragonriders stayed at [[House Mooton]]'s castle at [[Maidenpool]], from where they continued their search every morning. According to Mushroom, Daemon had come to love Nettles, and took her as his bedmate, despite the fact that she was an unlikely [[paramour]] for a prince. Though Mushroom's veracity is often questionable, Gyldayn considers this story to be far more likely than most of his tales. Gyldayn further references Maester [[Norren (House Mooton)|Norren]]'s ''[[Chronicles of Maidenpool]]'', which recorded that "the prince and his [[bastard]] girl" slept in adjoining bedrooms, but that they ate together each night and morning. Norren wrote that Daemon doted upon Nettles "as a man might dote upon his daughter", and described Daemon teaching Nettles common courtesies and giving her fine gifts, such as an [[ivory]] hairbrush, a [[silver]]ed looking glass, a velvet and satin cloak, and leather riding boots. Norren further wrote that Daemon showed Nettles how to wash herself properly, and recorded that maidservants reported they often shared a single tub, washing each other.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

[[File:Nettles_by_Lopata_4.jpg|thumb|350px|Nettles by Lopata Four]]

After the [[treason]] of the dragonseeds Hugh Hammer and Ulf White at the [[First Battle of Tumbleton]], Queen Rhaenyra's court at the [[Red Keep]] was outraged. Lady [[Mysaria]], once Daemon's paramour, fed Rhaenyra's growing distrust of the dragonseeds with rumors of Nettles and Daemon's relationship. Rhaenyra raged, declaring that Nettles had used [[magic|spells]] to bond with Sheepstealer and to seduce her husband, and that Daemon could not be relied upon while in the girl's thrall. The queen sent a [[raven]] to [[Manfryd Mooton]], [[Lord of Maidenpool]], ordering him to deliver Nettles's head but not to do Daemon any harm, only to tell him to return to the capital. However, according to Maester Norren, Manfryd and his advisors, fearful of how Daemon slept beside Nettles, unwilling to [[Guest right|kill a guest]] or a young girl (or two guests, to prevent Daemon from becoming enraged at the death of the girl he was "more than fond of" and taking out his wrath on Maidenpool), disobeyed the queen and followed Norren's advice to pretend that they had never received the letter. When Maester Norren informed Daemon that Rhaenyra had declared Nettles a traitor, Daemon recognized Mysaria's actions in Rhaenyra's words, and and thanked the maester for the warning, before he allowed Nettles to escape the next morning. It is unknown how the two spent their last night together, but at dawn Daemon helped Nettles saddle Sheepstealer one last time. Nettles killed a large black ram and fed it to her dragon, then tearfully flew Sheepstealer into the morning mists of the [[Bay of Crabs]]. According to Norren, no word of farewell was spoken between Daemon and Nettles, but as Sheepstealer flew away, [[Caraxes]] let out a scream that shattered all the windows of [[Jonquil's Tower]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

That same day, Daemon did not return to his wife in King's Landing, but publicly announced his departure for [[Harrenhal]]. He perished fighting Aemond in the [[Battle Above the Gods Eye]]. Since Daemon's body was never found in the [[Gods Eye]], some songs claim that he survived the encounter and found his way back to Nettles.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} Rhaenyra was enraged by the disappearance of Nettles, and her husband's betrayal.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

When King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] regained the [[Iron Throne]] after Rhaenyra's death, there were reports that Sheepstealer had been seen at [[Crackclaw Point]] and the [[Mountains of the Moon]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}} In {{Date|134}}, during the reign of King [[Aegon III Targaryen]], Ser [[Robert Rowan]] led a royal army to the [[Vale of Arryn]] to support Ser [[Joffrey Arryn]]. Robert's men encountered Sheepstealer and a ragged Nettles in a cave, and in the ensuing fight sixteen men were slain and threescore more were wounded. Nettles and her dragon were last seen flying deeper into the Mountains of the Moon.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

No sighting of Nettles and Sheepstealer was ever again recorded in the chronicles of [[Westeros]], but to this day, the [[Vale mountain clans]] tell stories about a "fire witch" who once lived in a hidden valley within the mountains. An offshoot clan of the [[Painted Dogs]], one of the most savage of the mountain clans, worshipped her. Their boys would prove their courage by bringing her gifts, and were only considered men after they had faced the flames of her dragon and returned with burns. Some of the [[maester]]s of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] believe that this practice was the origin of the tradition held nowadays by the [[Burned Men]], where youths must give some part of their body "to the fire" to prove they have the courage to be a man.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Vale}}{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

==Quotes==
[[File:Season5Dance of DragonsNettles.png|thumb|350px|Nettles from ''[[Game of Thrones]]: Histories & Lore'' ]]
{{quote|A skinny brown girl on [[Sheepstealer|a skinny brown dragon]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}| writings of [[Munkun]]}}

{{quote|She is a [[smallfolk|common thing]], with the stink of [[sorcery]] upon her. [[Daemon Targaryen|My prince]] would ne'er lay with such a low creature. You need only look at her to know she has no drop of [[Valyrians|dragon's blood]] in her. It was with spells that she bound a [[dragon]] to her, and she has done the same with my lord husband.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}| declaration of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]}}

{{quote|The girl is but a child, however foul her [[treason]]s.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}| [[Florian Greysteel]], to [[Manfryd Mooton]]}}

{{quote|[[Daemon Targaryen|The prince]] is more than fond of this brown child, and [[Caraxes|his dragon]] is close at hand. A wise lord would kill them both, lest the prince burn [[Maidenpool]] in his wroth.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}| [[Manfryd Mooton]]'s brother}}

{{quote|High above [[Maidenpool|the town]], Nettles turned [[Sheepstealer|her dragon]] toward the [[Bay of Crabs]], and vanished in the morning mists, never to be seen again at court or castle.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}| writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

==Behind the Scenes==
Nettles may have been inspired by Nettle Farseer, a character from the ''[[w:Farseer trilogy|Farseer trilogy]]'', a series of fantasy novels by American author [[w:Robin Hobb|Robin Hobb]]. [[George R. R. Martin]] knows Hobb and praised her body of work. Nettle Farseer is the illegitimate daughter of FitzChivalry Farseer, the main protagonist of the series.<ref>''Not a Blog'': [https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2021/07/30/lords-of-fantasy/ Lords of Fantasy], July 30, 2021</ref><ref>''Realm of the Elderlings Wiki '': [https://robinhobbelderlings.fandom.com/wiki/Nettle_Farseer Nettle Farseer]</ref>

==Theories==
{{Main|Nettles/Theories}}
Readers speculated that Nettles was actually not a lover of [[Daemon Targaryen]], but rather his secret bastard daughter.

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Ned Bean

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'''Ned Bean''', called '''Blackbean''', was a notorious [[sellsail]] who became second-in-command of the [[royal fleet]] during [[Regency of Aegon III|the regency]] of King [[Aegon III Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

==Appearance==
Ned had a thick black beard, which earned him the nickname ''Blackbean''.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

==History==
When Lord [[Unwin Peake]] became [[Hand of the King]], he made his uncle Ser [[Gedmund Peake]] commander of the [[royal fleet]] with the more experienced Ned Bean as his second-in-command. Ser Gedmund and Ned, with reinforcement from the [[House Velaryon|Velaryon]] fleet commanded by Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]], were sent against [[Racallio Ryndoon]], the self-proclaimed [[King of the Narrow Sea]]. When Racallio allied with [[Tyrosh]], Ser Gedmund and Ned remained at [[Tarth]] to await further instructions from Lord Unwin. Lord Alyn protested they would lose time, however, and left them behind. [[Lord Alyn's attack]] was a great victory against the [[Braavos]]i.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|I would have hanged him, but I am loath to waste good hempen rope on a bean.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}| [[Alyn Velaryon]] to [[Gedmund Peake]]}}

==Behind the Scenes==
[[George R. R. Martin]] may have created Ned Bean as a reference to the famous real-world pirate [[w:Blackbeard|Edward Teach]], known as Blackbeard. Ned may also be reference to [[w:Sean Bean|Sean Bean]], who played Lord [[Eddard Stark|Eddard "Ned" Stark]] in HBO's ''[[Game of Thrones]]''.

==References==
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Nate

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'''Nate''' is a serving man and [[maester]]'s assistant in service of [[House Martell]].{{ref|twow|| [[Arianne II (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne II]]}} He is known as '''Feathers''' because he has long worked with the [[raven]]s at the [[Water Gardens]].

==Apperance==
Nate is a tall young lad.{{ref|twow|| [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]}}

==Recent Events==
===''The Winds of Winter''===
Nate is one of Princess [[Arianne Martell]]'s six companions on her journey to meet [[Jon Connington]] and [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]] in the [[Stormlands]]. He tends the seven [[raven]]s from the Water Gardens,{{ref|twow|| [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]}} which Arianne uses to send messages back to her father Prince [[Doran Martell]].{{ref|twow|| [[Arianne II (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne II]]}} [[Elia Sand]] takes an interest in Feathers, kissing him at [[Mistwood]], and is reprimanded for this by Arianne.{{ref|twow|| [[Arianne II (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne II]]}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|'''Arianne''': He is twice your age. A serving man. He cleans up birdshit for the maester. Elia, what were you thinking? '''Elia''': We were only kissing. I’m not going to marry him.{{ref|twow|| [[Arianne II (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne II]]}}| [[Arianne Martell]] and [[Elia Sand]]}}

==References==
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Narha Otherys

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| firstname = Narha
| lastname = Otherys
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| Culture = [[Braavos]]i
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| Mother = [[Bellegere Otherys]]
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'''Narha Otherys''' was the second of the three [[bastard]] children of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]] and his fourth mistress, [[Bellegere Otherys]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|11}}

==History==
After Princess [[Naerys Targaryen]] had almost died, giving birth in {{Date|161}}, her husband, Prince [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon]] was send to [[Braavos]] as an envoy, so Naerys would have sufficient time to recover. In Braavos, Aegon met Bellegere Otherys, with whom he started an affair. Aegon and Bellegere had an affair for ten years, during which Bellegere gave birth to three children: [[Bellenora Otherys|Bellenora]], Narha and [[Balerion Otherys|Balerion]]. Their paternity remains doubtful, as Bellegere is said to have had a husband in every port she visited.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|11}}

==Family==
{{Otherys tree}}

==See Also==
*[[:Category:Images of Narha Otherys|Images of Narha Otherys]]

==References==
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Narbert Grandison

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| firstname = Narbert
| lastname = Grandison
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'''Narbert Grandison ''' is a [[knight]] from [[House Grandison]] in the service of King [[Stannis Baratheon]]. He is one of the [[queen's men]].

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
As one of the queen's sworn swords,{{Ref|ADWD|69}} Ser Narbert travels with Queen [[Selyse Florent]] from [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]] to [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ADWD|44}}

Narbert yawns during the [[wedding of Sigorn and Alys Karstark]], and he dances with each of Selyse's lady companions at the feast afterwards.{{Ref|ADWD|49}}

The knight is present when Selyse refuses [[Jon Snow]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], aid in rescuing the [[Free folk|wildlings]] stranded at [[Hardhome]]. When Jon informs the [[Night's Watch]] and the free folk about his plans for Hardhome and [[Bastard Letter|the letter]] he has received from [[Ramsay Snow|Ramsay Bolton]], Narbet and Ser [[Benethon Scales]] stand near the hall's door.{{Ref|ADWD|69}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Jon''': [[Wun Wun]] is a guest of the [[Night's Watch]], as you are. 
'''Narbert''': I had been told all the [[giants]] were dead. 
'''Jon''': Almost all.{{ref|ADWD|44}}| [[Jon Snow]] and Narbert}}

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Naerys Targaryen

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| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]
| Race = [[Valyria]]n
| Culture = [[crownlands]]
| Father = [[Viserys II Targaryen]]
| Mother = [[Larra Rogare]]
| Spouse = [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]
| Lover = [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]] (rumored){{Ref|AWOIAF|Aemon Targaryen}}
| Issue = [[Daeron II Targaryen]] Unnamed twins (died shortly after birth){{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]] Stillborn son (twin to Daenerys){{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Unnamed child (died with Naerys during labor){{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|138}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}}
| Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Naerys Targaryen}}
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|179|184}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Naerys Targaryen|Naerys Targaryen]] calculation.''</ref>
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (lineages) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)
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Queen '''Naerys Targaryen''' was a member of [[House Targaryen]] and the sister-wife to King [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon IV]], who was known as the Unworthy. Naerys was the sister of Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], and the mother of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]] and Princess [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]].

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Naerys Targaryen|l1=Images of Naerys Targaryen}}

Naerys had the [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] looks, a fine and delicate beauty, almost unworldy.{{Ref|SSM|1463}} She was slender and small,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} and ate little to the point that she was painfully thin, almost emaciated.{{Ref|SSM|1463}} She had very large eyes of a [[Purple eyes|deep violet]] hue that the singers paid homage to in songs, these framed by pale lashes.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} She had fine, porcelain skin,{{Ref|SSM|1463}} so pale it seemed nearly translucent.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} Naerys bore a certain resemblance to her descendant [[Daenerys Targaryen]], though she lacked Daenerys's strength.{{Ref|SSM|1463}}

Naerys dressed well, but simply, and seldom wore her [[crown]] or any other [[jewelry]]. Although she had the silver-gold hair of the Targaryens, she often bound it up beneath a hair net or concealed it beneath a cowl.{{Ref|SSM|1463}}

Naerys was pious and gentle and frail.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} She loved the Seven as dearly as she loved her brother Aemon, if not even more so,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} and often took solace in reading ''[[The Seven-Pointed Star]]''.{{Ref|SSM|1463}}

==History==
===Youth===
[[File:Naerys_Targaryen_by_novembermorgon.png|left|thumb|200px|Young Naerys by novembermorgon]]
Born in {{Date|138}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} in [[King's Landing]],{{Ref|AWOIAF|Naerys Targaryen}} Naerys was the only daughter and youngest child of King [[Viserys II Targaryen]] and [[Larra Rogare]] of [[Lys]]. Her mother, who never felt happy or a part of the court, abandoned her husband and children and returned to her native Lys{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} in {{Date|139}},<ref name=AMA>[http://www.westeros.org/BoD/Transcripts/Entry/The_World_of_Ice_and_Fire_AMA The World of Ice and Fire AMA]</ref> the year after Naerys was born.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}}

According to semi-canon sources, she almost died in the cradle and was sickly for most of her life, finding most physical activity to be very taxing. She ate but little and was painfully thin, almost emaciated.{{Ref|SSM|1463}} Naerys loved music and poetry, played the [[harp]] well, and enjoyed sewing and embroidering. She was also devout in her [[Faith of the Seven|faith]], and often found solace in the pages of ''[[The Seven-Pointed Star]]''.{{Ref|SSM|1463}} She would have become a [[septa]], had her father allowed it.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}}

Naerys loved Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon]] the most out of her two brothers, as he knew how to make her laugh. Aemon was also more like Naerys in character, while Prince [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon]] was not. Yet, in {{Date|153}}, Naerys was married to Aegon at their father's orders, with the blessing of his brother, King [[Aegon III Targaryen|Aegon III]]. The singers like to claim that both Aemon and Naerys wept during the ceremony, but the truth is different: Aemon is known to have quarreled with Aegon during the feast, and Naerys wept during the bedding, not the actual wedding.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} Prince Aemon joined the [[Kingsguard]] soon after the wedding, at the age of seventeen.{{Ref|AWOIAF|Aemon Targaryen}}

===Married life===
[[File:The tale of Prince Aemon's treason with Queen Naerys by Fkaluis.jpg|thumb|350px|Naerys and Aemon the Dragonknight, by Fkaluis]]

On the last day of {{Date|153}}, Naerys gave birth for the first time, to a son named [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron]]. His birth was difficult for Naerys, however, and Grand Maester [[Alford]] warned her that another pregnancy could kill her.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} Naerys thus went to her husband, and asked him, as he now had an heir, if they could live as brother and sister, instead of husband and wife.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} She even begged that he release her from her marriage vows so that she could become a septa. Aegon refused her requests{{Ref|SSM|1463}} and inisisted she perform her "wifely duties" for the rest of her life.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

The marriage of [[Aegon IV Targaryen|Aegon]] and Naerys was an unhappy one. Aegon is known to have stated that he had loved nine women in his entire lifetime, yet Naerys was not counted as being among those.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} While unhappy in her marriage, Naerys still had her brother [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon]] and her son Daeron, who both knew how to make her smile.{{Ref|SSM|1463}}

Throughout the years, Naerys went through several more difficult pregnancies, despite Alford's warning that another pregnancy could kill her. In {{Date|161}}, Naerys nearly died giving birth to twins,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} and the twins' deaths shortly after birth led King [[Baelor I Targaryen]] to fast for a moon's turn.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Baelor also sent Naerys's husband, Aegon, to [[Braavos]] on a diplomatic mission after this pregnancy. Accounts at the time suggest it was an excuse to make sure Aegon left Naerys alone as she recovered from the difficult childbirth.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

In {{Date|172}}, Naerys gave birth to a second set of twins. The boy was stillborn, but the girl, Princess [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys]], survived. Yet again, this delivery caused Naerys to linger near death, and Aegon's [[Hand of the King]], [[Lord Bracken]], went as far as to speak openly about marrying his own daughter [[Barba Bracken|Barba]] (who had given birth to the king's bastard [[Aegor Rivers]] a fortnight before Naerys had gone into labor) to Aegon, after Naerys's expected eventual death. However, Naerys eventually recovered, and the scandal caused Lord Bracken to be removed from his office.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

Naerys died in childbirth a year after Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon]]'s death. The child, never mentioned again, most likely died as well.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

===Rumors of Daeron's parentage===
[[File:Naerys Targaryen by Hylora.png|thumb|300px|Naerys Targaryen, by Hylora]]

After Naerys's husband became King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]], rumors that their son [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron]] had not been fathered by Aegon, but by their brother, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]], started being spread. The truth of this claim has never been proven or disproven, though the singers claim Naerys loved Aemon, and Aemon loved her.{{Ref|AWOIAF|Aemon Targaryen}} Aemon championed her and defended her honor against the slanders of Ser [[Morgil Hastwyck]],{{Ref|AGOT|15}} when he accused her of treason.{{Ref|AWOIAF|Aemon Targaryen}}

The writings of Maester [[Kaeth]] in the ''[[Lives of Four Kings]]'' state that it was King Aegon IV who secretly started the rumors of Naerys's adultery, using Morgil to spread this tale, though the king denied this at the time. These accusations only started when Aegon and Daeron quarreled in {{Date|174}}, when Daeron opposed his father's plan for an unprovoked war against [[Dorne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

Prince Aemon once won a [[tourney]] as a [[mystery knight]] so he could name Naerys the [[queen of love and beauty]], instead of said title going to one of Aegon's mistresses.{{Ref|ASOS|24}}

Aemon eventually died defending Aegon from two men from [[House Toyne]] who attempted to murder him to avenge their brother, Ser [[Terrence Toyne]] of the [[Kingsguard]]. Naerys did not long survive Aemon's death, as she died in childbirth a year later. King Aegon, who had already slighted both Naerys and Aemon at every previous chance in the past, did little to honor either of his siblings' memories. Daring to go further now that the Dragonknight was dead, Aegon also began to make more references to Daeron's alleged parentage.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

As far as is known, there are only rumors about Daeron's parentage, with no one having questioned the paternity of [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys]], the only other child of Naerys who lived past infancy.

==Recent events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[Sansa Stark]] compares that [[Joffrey Baratheon]] intervening on her behalf with [[Sandor Clegane]] and Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] to Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]] championing the honor of Queen Naerys against the slanders of Ser [[Morgil Hastwyck]].{{Ref|AGOT|15}}

After her father, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], tells his daughters that they will be leaving [[King's Landing]] to return to [[Winterfell]], Sansa insists that she can't leave because she loves Joffrey as much as Naerys loved Aemon the Dragonknight.{{Ref|AGOT|44}}

Confined to her quarters in [[Maegor's Holdfast]] after the [[Arrest of Eddard Stark|arrest]] of her father, Sansa reads one of her favorite books, which includes the story of Prince Aemon's doomed love for Naerys, his [[Aegon IV Targaryen|brother's]] queen.{{Ref|AGOT|51}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
When Prince [[Tommen Baratheon]] cries as his sister Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]] departs King's Landing for [[Dorne]], their brother King [[Joffrey Baratheon]] berates him because "Princes aren't supposed to cry." Sansa points out that Prince Aemon the Dragonknight cried the day that his sister Naerys married their brother Aegon.{{Ref|ACOK|41}}

As the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] rages outside [[Maegor's Holdfast]], a singer is brought to play music for the women and young boys taking refuge in the [[Queen's Ballroom]]. One of the songs he sings is about Prince Aemon's love for his brother's queen, Naerys. The songs are beautiful but sad, to the point that several women, including Sansa, begin to cry.{{Ref|ACOK|60}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When Sansa warns [[Margaery Tyrell]] not to marry King Joffrey because of his cruelty, Margaery assures her that her brother, Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], will protect her as Prince Aemon once protected Naerys. Sansa is unconvinced because, although Aegon the Unworthy had never harmed Naerys, perhaps out of fear for their brother, he had still executed one of [[Bethany Bracken|his mistresses]].{{Ref|ASOS|16}}

While [[Meera Reed]] tells [[Bran Stark]] the tale of the [[mystery knight]] called the [[Knight of the Laughing Tree]] Bran recalls how Prince Aemon once won a [[tourney]] and the Knight of Tears so that he could crown Naerys [[queen of love and beauty]] in the place of one of their brother the king's mistresses.{{Ref|ASOS|24}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
In response to Ser [[Arys Oakheart]]'s shame at breaking his [[Kingsguard]] vows to bed her, [[Arianne Martell]] points out that even the noble Aemon the Dragonknight took his queen, Naerys, to bed and got her with child. Arys insists the tale of Aemon's treason with Naerys was only a lie spread by their brother, Aegon the Unworthy, as a pretext to set his trueborn son with Naerys, [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron]], aside in favor of his [[Bastardy|bastard]], [[Daemon Blackfyre]].{{Ref|AFFC|13}}

Asked what will happen if Queen Margaery Tyrell demands a [[trial by combat]] in response to accusations levelled against her, Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] says that she must be defended by a Kingsguard, pointing out that every child in [[Westeros]] knows of how Prince Aemon defended Queen Naerys against the accusations of Ser Morgil.{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

==Quotes==
[[File:Naerys_Targaryen_by_ildraws.jpg|thumb|350px|Naerys by ildraws]]
===Quotes by Naerys===
{{Quote|'''Naerys''': I have done my duty by you, and given you an [[Daeron II Targaryen|heir]]. I beg you, let us live henceforth as brother and sister. '''Aegon''': That is what we are doing.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}| Naerys and [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]}}

===Quotes about Naerys===
{{Quote|I love [[Joffrey Baratheon|him]] as much as Queen Naerys loved Prince Aemon the Dragonknight.{{Ref|agot|44}}| [[Sansa Stark]] to [[Eddard Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Arianne''': And the [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Dragonknight]]? The noblest [[knight]] who ever lived, you said, and he took his queen to bed and got her with child. 
'''Arys''': I will not believe that. The tale of Prince Aemon's treason with Queen Naerys was only that, a tale, a lie his [[Aegon IV Targaryen|brother]] told when he wished to set his [[Daeron II Targaryen|trueborn son]] aside in favor of his [[Daemon I Blackfyre|bastard]].{{Ref|affc|13}}| [[Arianne Martell]] and [[Arys Oakheart]]}}

{{Quote|Why, every child in [[Westeros]] knows how Prince Aemon the Dragonknight championed his sister Queen Naerys against Ser [[Morgil Hastwyck|Morghil's]]{{Sic|Morgil's}} accusations.{{Ref|affc|43}}| [[Cersei Lannister]]}}

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Aegon III}}

==References==
{{References|2}}

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{{S-end}}

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Brightwater Keep

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Brightwater Keep
| image = [[File:Yoann Boissonnet Brightwater KeepII.JPG|350px]]
| image_caption = Brightwater Keep, by Yoann Boissonnet © Fantasy Flight Games
| settlement_type = Keep
| location = [[Reach]], [[Westeros]]
| seat = [[House Tyrell of Brightwater Keep]]/[[House Florent]]
| seat_type = [[Feudalism|feudal lord]]
| lord = Lord [[Alester Florent]] (ACoK) Lord [[Garlan Tyrell]] (ADwD)
| religion = [[Faith of the Seven]]
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| caption = The [[Reach]] and the location of Brightwater Keep
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'''Brightwater Keep''',{{ref|ASOS|19}} also known as '''Brightwater''',{{ref|ACOK|42}} is the seat of [[House Florent]] in the [[Reach]].{{ref|ACOK|Appendix}} It sits near the source of the [[Honeywine]], north of [[Honeyholt]], east of [[Bandallon]], and southwest of the [[Mander]].{{ref|TLOIAF|Westeros}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
Following the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], during which [[House Florent]] fought for [[Stannis Baratheon]], Brightwater Keep and all of its lands and incomes are granted to Lord [[Mace Tyrell]]'s second son, Ser [[Garlan Tyrell]], thus establishing [[House Tyrell of Brightwater Keep]].{{ref|ASOS|19}}

Seeking peace with [[House Lannister]] and hoping for the return of Brightwater, Lord [[Alester Florent]], the [[Hand of the King]] for Stannis, attempts negotiations with Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], the Hand for King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]]. Alester does so without Stannis's approval, however, and is imprisoned in the dungeon of [[Dragonstone]] when Stannis finds out.{{ref|ASOS|25}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
From [[King's Landing]], Garlan brings half of the Tyrell strength back to the [[Reach]] to press his claim on Brightwater,{{ref|AFFC|12}} which is held by its castellan, Ser [[Colin Florent]].{{ref|AFFC|Appendix}} When news comes of the [[taking of the Shields]], Garlan begins to gather men from across the Reach to retake the [[Shield Islands]] from the [[ironborn]].{{ref|AFFC|32}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Davos Seaworth]] recalls that when Stannis decided to aid the [[Night's Watch]] at the [[Wall]], Alester, the former Lord of Brightwater Keep, was [[blood sacrifice|burned alive]] by [[Melisandre]] in order to obtain favorable winds for their expedition to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|ADWD|9}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|Brightwater Keep and all its lands and incomes were granted to [[Mace Tyrell|Lord Tyrell's]] second son, Ser [[Garlan Tyrell|Garlan]], transforming him into a great [[lord]] in the blink of an eye.{{ref|ASOS|19}}| thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

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Mysaria

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{{Infobox character
| firstname = Mysaria
| lastname =
| arms = Lys
| image = Mysaria by Hylora.png
| image_caption = Mysaria, by Hylora ©
| Alias = Misery, the White Worm Lady Misery{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} Lady Mysaria{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
| Title = [[Mistress of whisperers]] (unofficial)
| Allegiance = [[Blacks]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Lys]]ene
| Date_of_Birth =
| Place_of_Birth = [[Lys]]{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|130}}
| Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}
| Spouse =
| Lover = Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]
| coat-of-arms =
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Rogue Prince]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Princess and the Queen]]'' (mentioned)
| Played_by = [[w:Sonoya Mizuno|Sonoya Mizuno]]
| TV_series = ''[[House of the Dragon]]'': [[House of the Dragon - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[House of the Dragon - Season 2|2]]
}}

'''Mysaria''', also called '''Lady Misery''', was a dancer from [[Lys]] who became the [[paramour]] of Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] and the unofficial [[mistress of whisperers]] to Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

In the television adaptation ''[[House of the Dragon]]'', Mysaria is portrayed by [[w:Sonoya Mizuno|Sonoya Mizuno]].<ref>HBO.com: [https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragon/cast-and-characters House of the Dragon Cast & Characters]</ref>

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Mysaria|l1=Images of Mysaria}}
Mysaria had skin pale as milk. She was lithe and lissome in her youth, but age thickened her body.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} Because of her appearance and reputation, Mysaria was dubbed ''Misery, the White Worm'' by enemies and rivals.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} She spoke in a manner foreign to [[Westeros]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son}}

While serving as [[mistress of whisperers]], Mysaria wore a hooded robe of black velvet lined with blood-red [[silk]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

==History==
===Paramour===
While a dancing girl in [[King's Landing]], Mysaria became the favored lover of Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Around {{Date|105}}, Mysaria became pregnant with Daemon's child while living at [[Dragonstone]]. Daemon gave his paramour a [[dragon egg]] for the child, which angered King [[Viserys I Targaryen]]. The king ordered Daemon to return the egg and send Mysaria back to [[Lys]]. During her return to the [[Free City]], she lost the child during a storm on the [[narrow sea]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}

===Dance of the Dragons===
[[File:Mysaria by Warp Speed.png|thumb|350px|right|Mysaria, by Warp Speed ©]]
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] desired revenge for the death of his stepson, Prince [[Lucerys Velaryon]]. With a pale stranger used as a go-between, two assassins, [[Blood (the butcher)|Blood]] and [[Cheese (the rat-catcher)|Cheese]], infiltrated the [[Red Keep]] and killed Prince [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)|Jaehaerys Targaryen]], the eldest son of King [[Aegon II Targaryen]]. Blood was seized by the [[gold cloaks]] trying to leave the city, and he admitted under [[torture]] that he had been hired by a [[prostitute]], a pale older woman, called Misery by the other harlots. However, the [[gold cloaks]] were unable to find Mysaria or Cheese.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}

Mysaria became Daemon's [[mistress of whisperers]] at some point.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} After the [[fall of King's Landing]] to Rhaenyra, Mysaria served as the queen's mistress of whisperers in all but name, although she did not join the [[small council]]. Rhaenyra apparently approved of Daemon sleeping with Mysaria each night.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

When Queen [[Alicent Hightower]] referred to the deaths of Rhaenyra's sons by saying only [[bastard]] blood had been spilled, Rhaenyra was enraged, and threatened to [[Tongue mutilation|cut out her tongue]]. According to the ''[[The Testimony of Mushroom|Testimony]]'' of the [[fool]] [[Mushroom]], Mysaria suggested a crueler punishment, proposing that the Dowager Queen and Queen [[Helaena Targaryen]] be taken to a certain [[Brothel Queens|brothel]] so they would be forcibly impregnated with bastard offspring. Archmaester [[Gyldayn]] discounts Mushroom's story, however.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

Following the [[First Battle of Tumbleton]], Mysaria informed Rhaenyra that Daemon had been sleeping with [[Nettles]], his fellow [[dragonrider]], at [[Maidenpool]]. Rhaenyra ordered the death of Nettles, but Lord [[Manfryd Mooton]] disobeyed the command. Nettles disappeared on [[Sheepstealer]], while Daemon flew on [[Caraxes]] to [[Harrenhal]] to await a [[Battle Above the Gods Eye|confrontation with his nephew]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

After Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] was imprisoned for warning Ser [[Addam Velaryon]] of his impending arrest under charges of treason, two of the Sea Snake's [[sworn swords]], Ser [[Denys Woodwright]] and Ser [[Thoron True]], planned to free their [[lord]]. Mysaria learned of the plan from a [[whore]] Thoron had been [[bedding]], however, and the two [[knight]]s were promptly arrested and hanged. Septon [[Eustace (Dance of the Dragons)|Eustace]] suggests that Helaena Targaryen jumped to her death after being informed by Mysaria of how her son, Prince [[Maelor Targaryen]], had been killed at [[Sack of Bitterbridge|Bitterbridge]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}{{refn|group="N"|In a now deleted blog post, [[George R. R. Martin]] confirmed that hearing of Maelor's death was what drove Helaena to commit suicide, out of grief and guilt.<ref>[[Not a Blog]]: [http://web.archive.org/web/20240904154210/https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2024/09/04/beware-the-butterflies/ Beware the Butterflies]. George R. R. Martin (September 4, 2024). Archived and retrieved September 4, 2024.</ref>}}

During the [[Riot of King's Landing (Dance of the Dragons)|riot of King's Landing]], Mysaria warned Rhaenyra against the coming dark. When Rhaenyra ultimately [[Flight to Dragonstone|fled the capital]], Mysaria remained at the [[Red Keep]] among other members of the court. Ser [[Garth the Harelip]] surrendered the Red Keep to Ser [[Perkin the Flea]] and his [[gutter knights]], and Mysaria attempted to flee, but was taken. Perkin informed Mysaria that if she could [[Walk of atonement|travel naked]] through the city to the [[Gate of the Gods]] while being whipped, she would be allowed to live. Mysaria only made it halfway, dying on the city's cobblestones.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

==Legacy==
Lord [[Brynden Rivers]] was said to have rivaled Lady Misery as a [[master of whisperers]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}

[[File:Mysaria TV.jpg|thumb|350px|Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria in ''[[House of the Dragon]]'']]
==''House of the Dragon''==
The television series ''[[House of the Dragon]]'' interprets various events that are disputed in the historical record. In the show, Mysaria is from [[Yi Ti]] instead of [[Lys]], and a brothel proprietor.<ref>[https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/House-Of-The-Dragon-It-Starts-On-The-Page.pdf "The Heirs of the Dragon" script]</ref> Mysaria's supposed pregnancy at [[Dragonstone]] is presented as a lie that Daemon made up as part of an attempt to provoke his brother, also writing to the [[small council]] that he would take her as his second wife in the custom of [[Old Valyria]]. She did not know of this until Ser [[Otto Hightower]] arrived at Dragonstone for the [[dragon egg]], and was deeply upset that Daemon put her life in danger.{{Ref|HBOHotD|s01e02}} Mysaria becomes an information broker with a spy network in King's Landing,{{Ref|HBOHotD|s01e04}} before an agent of [[Larys Strong]] burns her manse,{{Ref|HBOHotD|s01e09}} driving her out of the city. She comes to Dragonstone, and while on the island, acts as a go-between with Daemon for the hiring of [[Blood and Cheese]],{{Ref|HBOHotD|s02e01}} then becomes a spy mistress for Rhaenyra as well as a love interest.{{Ref|HBOHotD|s02e03}}{{Ref|HBOHotD|s02e06}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|[[Blood (butcher)|He]] also gave up a description of the [[whore]] he claimed had hired [[Blood and Cheese|them]]: an older woman, foreign by her talk, cloaked and hooded, very pale. The other harlots called her Misery.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son}}| writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

{{Quote|Let [[Daemon Targaryen|Daemon]] slake his hungers where he will, and we shall do the same.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}| [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]], regarding Mysaria}}

==External links==
*{{WoW}}

==Notes==
{{Notes}}

==References==
{{References}}

{{Master of whisperers}}

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Myrielle Peake

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{{Infobox character
| arms = Peake
| firstname = Myrielle
| lastname = Peake
| image = [[File:Myrielle_Peake_by_Riottartherite.png|350px|Myrielle Peake by Riotarttherite ©]]
| image_caption = Myrielle Peake by Riotarttherite ©
| Alias = Lady Turnips{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
| Title =
| Allegiance = [[House Peake]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Reach]]
| Father = [[Unwin Peake]]
| Mother =
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|119}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Myrielle Peake|Myrielle Peake]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)
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}}

'''Myrielle Peake''' was the daughter of the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Unwin Peake]] of [[Starpike]], and a proposed bride for King [[Aegon III Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Myrielle Peake|l1=Images of Myrielle Peake}}

[[Unwin Peake]] described his daughter as lovely and courteous. She was brown of hair and eye, with a broad, freckled face, and crooked teeth that made her shy with smiles. [[Mushroom]] writes that Myrielle was "no great beauty", but "fresh and pretty and pleasant".{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

Myrielle was one year older than King [[Aegon III Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

==History==
After her brother, Ser [[Titus Peake (son of Unwin)|Titus Peake]] died in the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Myrielle became Lord [[Unwin Peake]]'s last surviving child.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

As [[Hand of the King]], Unwin attempted to promote Myrielle as a bride for King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] after the death of Queen [[Jaehaera Targaryen]] in {{Date|133}}. He claimed that Myrielle's personality, her age, and her mother's fertility made her the perfect candidate in [[marriage]] to Aegon. When Aegon expressed doubt about liking Myrielle, Lord Peake likened a potential marriage to the king having to eat turnips when his cooks prepared them. When word got out, Myrielle was soon known throughout the [[Seven Kingdoms]] as Lady Turnips.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

Many [[lord]]s disapproved of Peake trying to forward the match so soon after the suspicious death of Queen Jaehaera. Lord [[Cregan Stark]] suggested the [[north]] would look on the match with disfavor, Lord [[Kermit Tully]] called it presumptuous, and [[Grand Maester]] [[Munkun]]'s support began to waver, acknowledging that the match would be seen as advancing [[House Peake]]'s interests rather than being for the good of the realm. Due to pressure from the lords and ladies of the realm, Uwin instead announced the [[Maiden's Day Ball]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

Myrielle arrived a fortnight before the ball, and Unwin made sure that his daughter spent as much time as possible with the king. Half a dozen dinners together were held, and it seemed like the king was fonder of Myrielle than he ever was of Jaehaera. Three days before the ball, he gave her one of Jaehaera's dolls. Myrielle took this as a token of affection when she was presented at the Maiden's Day ball, cradling the doll in her arms like a babe. The king greeted her by name, and told her he was pleased she liked the doll.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

Aegon III did not marry Myrielle, however, instead wedding Lady [[Daenaera Velaryon]]. Lord Peake took the rejection of his daughter as a personal affront.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} This was partly the reason for his resignation as Hand.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

As Lord Unwin's only surviving child, it is possible that Myrielle inherited [[Starpike]], [[Dunstonbury]] and [[Whitegrove]] at some point.

==Family==
{{Peake tree Dance}}

==References==
{{References}}

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Myriah Stark

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{{Infobox character
| arms = Stark
| title =
| firstname = Myriah
| lastname = Stark
| image = [[File:Myriah Stark by ellemnopie.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption = Myriah Stark by ellemnopie
| Alias =
| Title =
| Allegiance = [[House Stark]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Northmen]]
| Father = [[Cregan Stark]]
| Mother = [[Alysanne Blackwood]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|136|165}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Myriah Stark|Myriah Stark]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (appendix)
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'''Myriah Stark'''{{refn|group="N"|Myriah Stark is wrongly spelled as "Mariah" in earlier prints of ''The World of Ice & Fire''.<ref name="treechange">Errors in the WOIAF: [https://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&do=findComment&comment=8300887 Family tree changes in latest Kindle version (February 12, 2019)]</ref>}} was a member of [[House Stark]]. She was the fourth daughter of Lord [[Cregan Stark]] and Lady [[Alysanne Blackwood]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Stark Lineage}}

==Family==
{{Cregan Stark tree}}

==See Also==
*[[:Category:Images of Myriah Stark|Images of Myriah Stark]]

==Notes==
{{Notes}}

==References==
{{References}}

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Myriah Martell

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{{Infobox character
| arms = Martell
| arms2 = Targaryen
| title = Queen
| firstname = Myriah
| lastname = Martell
| image = File:Daeron_II_%26_Myriah_Martell_by_Lopata_Four.jpg
| image_caption = Myriah and [[Daeron II Targaryen]] by Lopata Four ©
| Alias = Myriah of Dorne{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}}
| Title = Princess{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|9}} Queen{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|9}}
| Allegiance = [[House Martell]] [[House Targaryen]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Dornishmen]]
| Father = Prince [[Prince of Dorne (father of Maron)|Martell]]
| Mother =
| Spouse = King [[Daeron II Targaryen]]
| Issue = [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]] [[Aerys I Targaryen]] [[Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel Targaryen]] [[Maekar I Targaryen]]
| Place_of_Birth = [[Dorne]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Myriah Martell}}
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|146|154}}<ref name="calculation">''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Myriah Martell|Myriah Martell]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|184}} or after<ref name="calculation" />
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appendix) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)
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Princess '''Myriah Nymeros Martell''' was a [[Dornishmen|Dornish]] princess, and the wife and queen consort of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]].

==Appearance==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Myriah Martell|l1=Images of Myriah Martell}}
Myriah's eldest son, Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor Targaryen]], took after her in his looks. {{Ref|THK}} Baelor had the dark hair and eyes typical of members of [[House Martell]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}} The exact color of Myriah's hair is not specified, but Baelor shares a light brown hair color with his son, [[Valarr Targaryen|Valarr]].{{Ref|TSS}}

==History==
Myriah was the eldest daughter of the [[Prince of Dorne (father of Maron)|Prince of Dorne]] during the reign of the Young Dragon, King [[Daeron I Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|9}} She had a younger brother, Prince [[Maron Martell]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}}

In {{Date|161}}, after Daeron was killed during his attempted [[conquest of Dorne]], King [[Baelor I Targaryen]] freed the [[Dornish]] [[hostage]]s in [[King's Landing]] and returned them to [[Dorne]] personally, walking barefoot. Once he reached [[Sunspear]], Baelor spoke with the Prince of Dorne, and agreed upon a peace, which included the [[betrothal]] of Myriah to Baelor's cousin, Prince [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron Targaryen]]. As both Daeron and Myriah were children at the time, the two were to marry once they were both [[age of majority|of age]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|9}}

Princess Myriah eventually wed Prince Daeron, and their marriage was happy and fruitful.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}} They would have four sons together: [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor]] (born {{Date|170}}), [[Aerys I Targaryen|Aerys]] (born {{Date|172|177}}), [[Rhaegel Targaryen|Rhaegel]] (born {{Date|173|178}}), and [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar]] (born {{Date|174|179}}).{{Ref|TWOIAF|10|1}} Myriah's marriage to Daeron would pave the way for [[Dorne]] to come under the rule of the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}}

In {{Date|184}}, after the death of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]], Daeron succeeded him as King [[Daeron II Targaryen]], and Myriah became queen.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}} Many noble Dornishmen and women flocked to Daeron's court, which served to give life in the [[Red Keep]] a foreign flavor; however, this alienated many of Daeron's other nobles and courtiers. Some also looked upon Prince Baelor's dark hair and eyes and muttered he was more Martell than Targaryen. These seeds of dissent would eventually grow into the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}}

It is unknown whether Myriah survived her husband, who died of the [[Great Spring Sickness]] in {{date|209}}.{{ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}}

[[File:Myriah_Martell_%26_Daeron_II_Targaryen_by_ildraws.jpg|350px|thumb|King [[Daeron II Targaryen]] and Queen Myriah Martell, by ildraws ©]]
==Quotes==
{{Quote|It's said [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|[Baelor]]] favors his mother. She was a [[Dornish]] princess.{{Ref|THK}}| [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]], to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}

{{Quote|You can know a man by his friends, Egg. [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron]] surrounded himself with [[maester]]s, [[septon]]s, and singers. Always there were women whispering in his ear, and his court was full of [[Dornishmen]]. How not, when he had taken a Dornishwoman into his bed, and sold [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|his own sweet sister]] to [[Maron Martell|the prince of Dorne]], though it was [[Daemon I Blackfyre|Daemon]] that she loved? Daeron bore the same name as [[Daeron I Targaryen|the Young Dragon]], but when his [[Dornish]] wife gave him a son he named the child [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor]], after [[Baelor I Targaryen|the feeblest king]] who ever sat the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|TSS}}| [[Eustace Osgrey]] to [[Egg]]}}

==Family==
{{Targaryen tree Daeron II}}

==Behind the Scenes==
In ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', the character was originally named Myriah Martell.{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}{{Ref|AFFC|2}} But when writing ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'', [[George R. R. Martin]] changed her name to "Mariah".{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|9}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|10|1}} However, when writing ''[[Fire & Blood]]'', George changed her name back to the original spelling, "Myriah".{{Ref|FAB|24}} The latest version of ''The World of Ice & Fire'' has been edited to change her name to "Myriah".<ref>Westeros.org: [https://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&do=findComment&comment=8300887 Errors in the WOIAF: Update]</ref>

==References==
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Myrcella Baratheon

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| firstname = Myrcella
| lastname = Baratheon
| arms1 = Baratheon of King's Landing 1
| arms2 = Baratheon of King's Landing
| image = Sacha_Angel_Diener_MyrcellaIII.jpg
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| Allegiance = [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Crownlands]]
| Father = [[Robert I Baratheon]] (legally) [[Jaime Lannister]] (biologically)
| Mother = [[Cersei Lannister]]
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|290}} (age 10)<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella Baratheon]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appears) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned)
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| TV_series = ''[[Game of Thrones]]'': [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|5]]
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Princess '''Myrcella Baratheon''' is known to the [[Seven Kingdoms]] as the middle child of King [[Robert Baratheon]] and Queen [[Cersei Lannister]]. A member of [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]], her siblings are Princes [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]].

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Myrcella is portrayed by [[w:Aimee Richardson|Aimee Richardson]] (Seasons [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|1]] and [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|2]]) and [[w:Nell Tiger Free|Nell Tiger Free]] (Season [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|5]]).

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Myrcella Baratheon|l1=Images of Myrcella Baratheon}}

Myrcella has golden curls,{{Ref|AGOT|32}} [[emerald]] eyes,{{Ref|AFFC|2}} and full lips.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} She is described by her uncle, [[Tyrion Lannister]], as having all of her mother [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei's]] beauty, but none of her mother's nature.{{Ref|AGOT|9}} Myrcella is delicate, beautiful, and courteous.{{Ref|AGOT|15}} For her age, she displays courage, a strong will, and high intelligence.{{Ref|ACOK|41}}{{Ref|AFFC|13}} She is eight,{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} or almost eight,{{Ref|AGOT|5}} at the beginning of ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]''. Myrcella resembles [[Rosamund Lannister]].{{Ref|AFFC|21}}

==History==
Following the [[tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day]], Myrcella and her siblings traveled with [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] to [[Casterly Rock]] with their grandfather, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]].{{Ref|AGOT|25}}

Myrcella has a garden at the [[Red Keep]].{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Martina-pilcerova MBaratheon.jpg|thumb|350px|Myrcella Baratheon by Martina Pilcerova © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Princess Myrcella accompanies her father, King [[Robert Baratheon]], north to visit [[Winterfell]] and the [[House Stark|Starks]]. She is smitten with [[Robb Stark]] during the feast.{{Ref|AGOT|5}} She rides in the royal [[wheelhouse]] with her mother, Queen [[Cersei Lannister]].{{Ref|AGOT|15}}

Myrcella and Prince [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] do not recognize a dirty [[Arya Stark]] when she chases cats in [[King's Landing]].{{Ref|AGOT|32}}

Lord [[Eddard Stark]], the new [[Hand of the King]], discovers that Myrcella and her siblings are not the biological children of Robert, but actually of Cersei's twin brother, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]].{{Ref|AGOT|45}} With Robert dying from being gored by a [[boar]], Lord [[Renly Baratheon]] suggests that Tommen and Myrcella be seized and that Robb wed Myrcella. Eddard refuses, however.{{Ref|AGOT|47}}

After Robert's death, Myrcella is in the [[Great Hall (Red Keep)|throne room]] when Eddard confronts Cersei and is betrayed by Lord [[Petyr Baelish]], then [[Arrest of Eddard Stark|arrested]].{{Ref|AGOT|49}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Myrcella attends the [[tourney on King Joffrey's name day]].{{Ref|ACOK|2}} Announcing his claim to the [[Iron Throne]], [[Stannis Baratheon]] declares that his niece and her siblings are abominations born of incest.{{Ref|ACOK|10}}

In an effort to win [[Dorne]] to the side of [[House Lannister]] in the [[War of the Five Kings]], Myrcella's uncle, [[Tyrion Lannister]], offers to marry her to [[Trystane Martell]], the youngest son of [[Doran Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]].{{Ref|ACOK|20}} The offer is accepted and Princess Myrcella, accompanied by her [[sworn shield]] Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] of the [[Kingsguard]], sets sail on the ''[[Seaswift]]'' for [[Braavos]], where they will be met by an escort from Dorne. The [[riot of King's Landing]] breaks out after Myrcella leaves the harbor.{{Ref|ACOK|41}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Myrcella in Dorne.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Myrcella in [[Dorne]] with [[Arianne Martell]], [[Nymeria Sand]], [[Tyene Sand]] and [[Sarella Sand]] - by Hylora ©]]
Myrcella arrives at [[Sunspear]] and befriends Princess [[Arianne Martell|Arianne]] and Prince Trystane, the children of Prince Doran.{{Ref|ASOS|4}} Her chambers are in the [[Old Palace]]'s Tower of the Sun.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}

After the death of King Joffrey at [[Purple Wedding|his wedding]], Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] reminds Tyrion that according to [[Dorne|Dornish]] law, Myrcella should succeed to the [[Iron Throne]] rather than her younger brother, King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I]].{{Ref|ASOS|66}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Darkstar and Myrcella by Preston Stone.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Gerold Dayne]] attacks Myrcella, by Preston Stone © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Myrcella adapts quickly to spicy Dornish cuisine, unlike her bodyguard, Ser Arys. She also enjoys playing ''[[cyvasse]]'' with Prince Trystane. Doran intends to bring the princess to the [[Water Gardens]] when he departs Sunspear.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}

Following the death of her father, Oberyn, [[Tyene Sand]] suggests to her uncle, Prince Doran, that Myrcella be crowned [[Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men|queen]] in accordance with Dornish law.{{Ref|AFFC|2}}

To get revenge against the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] for the deaths of Oberyn and [[Elia Martell]], Arianne schemes to crown Myrcella queen after Joffrey's death, since Myrcella is older than Tommen. Arianne hopes that the [[Dornishmen]] will rise to defend her claim for a chance to war against the Lannisters, who would be expected to support Tommen.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}

One of the [[Cersei's dromonds|new dromonds]] for the [[royal fleet]] is named ''[[Princess Myrcella]]'' by Tommen in honor of his sister.{{Ref|AFFC|28}}

Arianne and a small group of friends travel with Myrcella through the desert, leaving the princess's cousin and [[handmaid]], [[Rosamund Lannister]], as a decoy in [[Sunspear]]. Myrcella is claimed to be suffering from [[redspots]] to prevent Trystane from interfering. When they come to their destination on the [[Greenblood]], Doran's guardsmen are waiting for them, for their conspiracy has been betrayed. Myrcella's bodyguard, Ser [[Arys Oakheart]], attacks the guardsmen, but is killed by their captain, [[Areo Hotah]]. During the chaos, Ser [[Gerold Dayne]], called Darkstar, strikes at Myrcella to force Doran into a war against the Lannisters.{{Ref|AFFC|21}} He fails to deal a killing blow, as Myrcella's horse veers away, but the princess is still wounded. Maester [[Caleotte]] saves her life, but Myrcella loses an ear and has a hideous facial scar.{{Ref|AFFC|40}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Tyrion, fled in exile to [[Pentos]], considers crowning Myrcella, but is convinced by [[Illyrio Mopatis]] to support [[Daenerys Targaryen]] instead.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}

Ser [[Balon Swann]] arrives at Sunspear, where he tells Prince Doran that King Tommen wishes his sister to return to King's Landing for a visit, inviting along Myrcella's betrothed, Prince Trystane. Doran assures the knight they will see Myrcella at the Water Gardens.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

During a private conversation with Doran and the [[Sand Snakes]], Arianne tells [[Obara Sand|Obara]], [[Nymeria Sand|Nymeria]] and Tyene Sand that Myrcella will tell Balon that her Kingsguard, Arys, had been slain by Gerold Dayne, and that Gerold had tried to kill Myrcella as well. Prince Doran is convinced Myrcella will ask Balon to hunt down Gerold, and that Balon will not be able to refuse. Meanwhile, he decides that Myrcella will, indeed, return to King's Landing, in the company of Nym.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

Reflecting in the [[riverlands]], Jaime Lannister thinks he will need to tell Myrcella the truth about her paternity, though the Dornishmen will not like it.{{Ref|ADWD|48}}

During her imprisonment by the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]], Cersei Lannister learns of Gerold's attack on her daughter from her uncle, Ser [[Kevan Lannister]]. Kevan tells her that Myrcella blames Darkstar for both the attack on her, as well as the death of Arys.{{Ref|ADWD|54}} During a meeting of the [[small council]], Kevan discusses the preparations to be made for Myrcella's return. The princess has begun her journey to King's Landing with Nymeria.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

==Quotes by Myrcella==
[[File:Myrcella Lannister LT.png|thumb|350px|Myrcella, by Linda Tso © Fantasy Flight Games]]
{{Quote|'''Joffrey''': Don't be childish. 
'''Myrcella''': We're children. We're '''supposed''' to be childish.{{Ref|ACOK|2}}| [[Joffrey Baratheon]] and Myrcella}}

==Quotes about Myrcella==
{{Quote|She had all of [[Cersei Lannister|her mother]]'s beauty, and none of her nature.{{Ref|AGOT|9}}| thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|'''Sansa''': A royal [[wheelhouse]] is no place for [[Nymeria (direwolf)|a wolf]]. And Princess Myrcella is afraid of them, you know that. 
'''Arya''': Myrcella is a little baby.{{Ref|AGOT|15}}| [[Sansa Stark]] and [[Arya Stark]]}}

{{Quote|She is so pretty, don't you think? I wish that I had curls like hers. She was made to be a queen, just like [[Cersei Lannister|her mother]].{{Ref|AFFC|2}}| [[Tyene Sand]] to [[Doran Martell]]}}

{{Quote|I love Myrcella as a daughter.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}| [[Arys Oakheart]] to [[Arianne Martell]]}}

{{Quote|The truth was, the princess was braver than [[Tommen Baratheon|her brother]], and brighter and more confident as well. Her wits were quicker, her courtesies more polished. Nothing daunted her, not even [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]].{{Ref|AFFC|13}}| thoughts of [[Arys Oakheart]]}}

{{Quote|Protect Myrcella with your life. Defend her... and her rights. Set a crown upon her head.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}| [[Arianne Martell]] to [[Arys Oakheart]]}}

{{Quote|Ser [[Arys Oakheart|Arys]] was still dead, and Myrcella... I never wanted that, never. I meant the girl no harm. All I wanted was for her to be a queen. If we had not been betrayed...{{Ref|AFFC|40}}| thoughts of [[Arianne Martell]]}}

{{Quote|'''Tyrion''': My niece Myrcella is in [[Dorne]], as it happens. And I have half a mind to make her a queen. 
'''Illyrio''': What has this poor child done to you that you would wish her dead? 
'''Tyrion''': Even a [[kinslayer]] is not required to slay ''all'' his kin. ''Queen'' her, I said. Not kill her. 
'''Illyrio''': In [[Volantis]] they use a [[coin]] with a [[crown]] on one face and a death's-head on the other. Yet it is the same coin. To queen her is to kill her. Dorne might rise for Myrcella, but Dorne alone is not enough. If you are as clever as [[Varys|our friend]] insists, you know this.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}| [[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Illyrio Mopatis]]}}

==Family==
===House Baratheon===
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===House Lannister===
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Myranda Royce

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{{For|the inhabitant of the riverlands|Randa}}
{{Infobox character
| arms = Royce Gates Moon
| firstname = Myranda
| lastname = Royce
| image = Myranda Royce by Vanessa Cole.jpg
| image_caption = Myranda Royce, by Vanessa Cole ©
| Alias = Randa
| Title = Lady{{Ref|AWOIAF|Myranda Royce}} (briefly) Acting Lady of the Gates of the Moon{{Ref|ASOS|80}}
| Allegiance = [[House Royce of the Gates of the Moon]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Valemen]]
| Father = Lord [[Nestor Royce]]
| Mother = Deceased{{Ref|AGOT|34}}
| Spouse = Deceased husband{{Ref|AFFC|41}}
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|279}} (roughly)<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Myranda Royce|Myranda Royce]] calculation.''</ref>
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| Books = ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appendix) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appendix) ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (appears)
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'''Myranda Royce''', called '''Randa''', is the daughter of Lord [[Nestor Royce]], the [[High Steward of the Vale]].{{Ref|ACOK|Appendix}}{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Myranda Royce|l1=Images of Myranda Royce}}
According to [[Alayne Stone]], Myranda is short and fleshy and buxom.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} She is taller than Ser [[Shadrich]],<ref name="twow">''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Alayne I (The Winds of Winter)|Alayne I]]</ref> who is five feet tall.{{Ref|AFFC|4}}

Myranda has a small mouth, brown eyes, and brown curly hair.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Myranda is clever,{{Ref|AFFC|41}} playful,{{Ref|ASOS|80}} and given to gossip.{{Ref|AWOIAF|Myranda Royce}} She is good friends with [[Mya Stone]], one of her father's retainers.{{Ref|ASOS|80}}

==History==
Myranda was once married to an elderly [[lord]].{{Ref|AWOIAF|Myranda Royce}} Her husband died while having sex with her.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} She maintains the [[Gates of the Moon]] for her father, Lord [[Nestor Royce]].{{Ref|ASOS|80}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[Sansa Stark]] thinks her aunt [[Lysa Arryn]] may banish her to the [[Gates of the Moon]], and welcomes the idea, having heard that the merry Myranda has a lively household at the castle.{{Ref|ASOS|80}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:MyrandaRoyce.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Myranda Royce, by TheThreeHares ©]]
Myranda ascends to the [[Eyrie]] with Mya Stone, to help Lord [[Robert Arryn]] descend to the Gates of the Moon. She enters a lively discussion with [[Alayne Stone]], attempting to get information about her and her father [[Petyr Baelish]], and saying that she and Alayne will be friends. She tells Alayne about the death of her first husband, and that her father tried to marry her to [[Harrold Hardyng]], but was rebuffed by Harry's guardian Lady [[Anya Waynwood]].{{Ref|AFFC|41}}

===''The Winds of Winter''===
{{Warning/twow}}
Myranda helps her father to host the [[tourney]] that will determine the first eight [[knight]]s to join the [[Brotherhood of Winged Knights]], an order newly founded by [[House Arryn]]. Along with [[Alayne Stone]], Myranda welcomes the [[House Waynwood|Waynwoods]] and Ser Harrold Hardyng when they arrive at the Gates for the tourney.<ref name="twow"/>

==Family==
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==Quotes==
{{Quote|I do need another husband. I had one once, but I killed him.{{Ref|AFFC|41}}| Myranda, to [[Alayne Stone]]}}

{{Quote|'''Alayne:''' That must have been dreadful, my lady. Him dying. There, I mean, whilst... whilst he was... 
'''Myranda:''' ...fucking me? It was disconcerting, certainly. Not to mention discourteous. He did not even have the common decency to plant a child in me. Old men have weak seed. So here I am, a widow, but scarce used.{{Ref|AFFC|41}}| [[Alayne Stone]] and Myranda}}

{{Quote|[[Harrold Hardyng|Harry]] could have done much worse. I daresay that he will.{{Ref|AFFC|41}}| Myranda, to [[Alayne Stone]]}}

==References==
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Myles Toyne

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| title = Ser
| firstname = Myles
| lastname = Toyne
| epithet = Blackheart
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| Alias = Blackheart{{Ref|ADWD|24}}
| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]{{Ref|ADWD|24}} [[Captain-general]]{{Ref|ADWD|24}}
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| Books = ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)
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'''Myles Toyne''', also known as '''Blackheart''', was an exiled [[knight]] from [[House Toyne]] and a [[captain-general]] of the [[Golden Company]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Myles Toyne|l1=Images of Myles Toyne}}

Myles was not dark and handsome like his infamous forebear, Ser [[Terrence Toyne]]. Instead, Myles was jug-eared, with a big nose and a crooked jaw.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

Myles was known as Blackheart because of the sigil of [[House Toyne]], which was depicted on his shield. He enjoyed the nickname and appreciated having a fearsome reputation, but he was not a cruel man. His good friend [[Jon Connington]] considered Myles full of life.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

==History==
[[File: Viserys feasts the Golden Company by Mylestoyne.png|thumb|350px|right|Myles Toyne, [[Black Balaq]], and [[Harry Strickland]] laugh at [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] and [[Daenerys Targaryen]], by mylestoyne©]]
At a time when Myles would have been captain-general, [[Viserys Targaryen]] feasted the captains of the [[Golden Company]] in the hopes they might take up his cause to reclaim the [[Iron Throne]] from King [[Robert I Baratheon]]. His sister [[Daenerys Targaryen]], then a little girl, witnessed them eat his [[food]] and hear his pleas and laugh at him.{{Ref|ADWD|16}}

Myles secretly plotted with [[Magister]] [[Illyrio Mopatis]], Lord [[Varys]], and the exiled lord [[Jon Connington]] to have the Golden Company aid [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]] in claiming the Iron Throne.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

After Myles's death in {{Date|296}}, his [[Golden skulls|skull was dipped in gold]] and placed upon a company standard. He was succeeded as captain-general by the company [[paymaster]], Ser [[Harry Strickland]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
When [[Jon Connington]] arrives at the [[Golden Company]]'s encampment near [[Volon Therys]], he contemplates the company's [[golden skulls]] ringing the captain-general's tent. Myles's skull has a glittering grin.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

Later, following the [[taking of Griffin's Roost]], Jon recalls a conversation with Myles, in which Jon explained he could not have done better at [[Stoney Sept]] to prevent the [[Battle of the Bells]], that not even Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] could have done more. Myles responded that Tywin would have burned down the town and killed every living creature in it, bringing an immediate end to [[Robert's Rebellion]], as Robert's death would have led to Lords [[Eddard Stark]] and [[Hoster Tully]] accepting pardons. This recollection strengthens Jon's desire to not make the same mistake in his war to seat Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]] on the [[Iron Throne]].{{ref|aDwD|61}}

==Quotes by Myles==
{{Quote|A [[captain-general]] should be feared, by friend and foe alike. If men think me cruel, so much the better.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}| Myles to [[Jon Connington]]}}

{{Quote|'''Jon''': [[Tywin Lannister]] himself could have done no more. 
'''Myles''': There is where you're wrong. Lord Tywin would not have bothered with a search. He would have burned [[Stoney Sept|that town]] and every living creature in it. Men and boys, babes at the breast, noble [[knights]] and holy [[septons]], pigs and [[whore]]s, rats and rebels, he would have burned them all. When the fires guttered out and only ash and cinders remained, he would have sent his men in to find the bones of [[Robert Baratheon]]. Later, when [[Eddard Stark|Stark]] and [[Hoster Tully|Tully]] turned up with their host, he would have offered pardons to the both of them, and they would have accepted and turned for home with their tails between their legs.{{Ref|ADWD|61}}| [[Jon Connington]] and Myles about the [[Battle of the Bells]]}}

==Quotes about Myles==
{{Quote|In life, Ser Myles Toyne had been ugly as sin. His famous forebear, the dark and dashing [[Terrence Toyne]] of whom the singers sang, had been so fair of face that even [[Aegon IV Targaryen|the king's]] [[Bethany Bracken|mistress]] could not resist him; but Myles had been possessed of jug ears, a crooked jaw, and the biggest nose that Jon Connington had ever seen. When he smiled at you, though, none of that mattered.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}| thoughts of [[Jon Connington]]}}

{{Quote|Soldier to the bone, Toyne was fierce but always fair, a father to his men and always generous to the exile lord [[Jon Connington]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}}| thoughts of [[Jon Connington]]}}

==References==
{{References}}

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Myles Smallwood

2026-06-08T15:50:47Z

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'''Myles Smallwood''' was the Lord of [[Acorn Hall]] and the head of [[House Smallwood]] during the reigns of the kings [[Aenys I Targaryen|Aenys I]], [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor I]], and [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]. Renowned for his courage, he briefly served as the [[Hand of the King]] to Jaehaerys I.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under Jaehaerys I}}

==Appearance and Character==
Myle's face and body bore the scars of a dozen savage battles.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under Jaehaerys I}}

Myles was famous for his courage{{Ref|ASOS|54}} and greatly admired for both his martial skill and loyalty.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under Jaehaerys I}} His speech was blunt and to the point.{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}

==History==
In {{Date|37}}, Lord Myles rode beside Lord [[Alyn Stokeworth]], the [[Hand of the King]] for [[Aenys I Targaryen]], when Alyn was hunting for the [[outlaw]], [[Harren the Red]]. In {{Date|42}}, he faced [[Wat the Hewer]] in single combat in the [[battle at Stonebridge]] during the [[Faith Militant uprising]]. Myles fought on the side of Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Aegon the Uncrowned]] in the [[Battle Beneath the Gods Eye]] against King [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor the Cruel]].{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under Jaehaerys I}}

One of Myles's sworn swords, Ser [[Willam the Wasp]], was a victor in the [[War for the White Cloaks]]. Willam joined the [[Kingsguard]] of [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]].{{Ref|fab|The Year of the Tree Brides - 49 AC}}

When Lord [[Daemon Velaryon (son of Aethan)|Daemon Velaryon]] resigned in {{Date|54}}, Myles was chosen as the new Hand. Since many of Jaehaerys's advisors were bookish, the [[small council]] desired that the king also be advised by a martial man such as Lord Smallwood. Jaehaerys was convinced by the recommendations of Ser Willam the Wasp and his liege lords, Lord [[Prentys Tully|Prentys]] and Lady [[Lucinda Broome|Lucinda Tully]].{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under Jaehaerys I}}

Myles disapproved of the conduct of the king's sister, [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena]], toward her host at [[Faircastle]], Lord [[Franklyn Farman]]. Jaehaerys did not take issue with Smallwood's point, only his words. After Willam was slain by [[outlaws]] in the [[Velvet Hills]], Jaehaerys declined Myles's advice to punish [[Pentos]]. Although undoubtedly well-intentioned and a leal man, Myles was dismissed as Hand of the King in {{Date|57}}, as the Lord of Acorn Hall proved unsuited for the office, a fact that even Myles had acknowledged. Lord Smallwood was succeeded in the office by [[Septon]] [[Barth]].{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
Lord [[Davos Seaworth]], now [[Hand of the King]] to [[Stannis Baratheon]], is concerned that he has risen too high from his [[smallfolk|humble origins]]. When Davos suggests that the Hand should be a battle commander, [[Maester]] [[Pylos]] reminds him that the courageous Myles was an unsuccessful Hand.{{Ref|ASOS|54}}

==Quotes by Myles==
{{Quote|I was made to sit a [[horse]], not a cushion.{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}| Myles after being dismissed as [[Hand of the King]]}}

==Quotes about Myles==
{{Quote|Lord [[Butterwell (Hand of the King)|Butterwell]] was renowned for wit, Myles Smallwood for courage, Ser [[Otto Hightower]] for learning, yet they failed as [[Hand of the King|Hands]], every one.{{Ref|ASOS|54}}| [[Pylos]] to [[Davos Seaworth]]}}

==References==
{{References}}

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Mychel Redfort

2026-06-08T15:48:51Z

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| Culture = [[Vale of Arryn|Valemen]]
| Father = [[Horton Redfort]]
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| Lover = [[Mya Stone]]
| Spouse = [[Ysilla Royce]]
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| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (appears)
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'''Mychel Redfort''' is a member of [[House Redfort]], the youngest son of Lord [[Horton Redfort]] and [[Knight#Becoming a knight|squire]] to Ser [[Lyn Corbray]].{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}

==Character==
The gallant Mychel is considered one of the best young swordsmen in the [[Vale of Arryn]].{{Ref|AFFC|41}}

Mychel has a relationship with [[Mya Stone]], a guide on the [[Giant's Lance]]. He has said that her father must have been a goat, and that she has the eyes of an [[owl]].{{ref|AGOT|34}}

==History==
Mychel took [[Mya Stone]]'s virginity.{{Ref|AFFC|41}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[Mya Stone]] tells Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] that she will wed Mychel, the squire of Ser [[Lyn Corbray]], when he is given his [[knight]]hood. However, Catelyn doubts a member of [[House Redfort]] would ever marry a [[bastard]].{{Ref|AGOT|34}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Mychel cares for Mya until his [[Horton Redfort|father]] gives him no choice and marries the newly [[Faith of the Seven|anointed]] [[knight]] to one of [[Yohn Royce|Bronze Yohn Royce's]] daughters, [[Ysilla Royce]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}{{Ref|AFFC|41}}

===''The Winds of Winter''===
{{Warning/twow}}
Mychel arrives at the [[Gates of the Moon]] to compete in Lord [[Robert Arryn]]'s [[tourney]] for a place in the [[Brotherhood of Winged Knights]]. He is one of the three competitors who are wed. According to [[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]], he is one of the favorites to win. Mychel's presence in the castle causes sorrow to his former lover, [[Mya Stone]].<ref name=alayneI>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Alayne I (The Winds of Winter)|Alayne I]]</ref>

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Catelyn''': You mentioned Mychel before. 
'''Mya''': Mychel's my love. Mychel Redfort. He's squire to Ser [[Lyn Corbray]]. We're to wed as soon as he becomes a [[knight]], next year or the year after.{{ref|AGOT|34}}| [[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Mya Stone]]}}

{{quote|His love she might be, but no [[House Redfort|Redfort]] would ever wed a [[bastard]]. His family would arrange a more suitable match for him, to a [[House Corbray|Corbray]] or a [[House Waynwood|Waynwood]] or a [[House Royce|Royce]], or perhaps a daughter of some greater house outside the [[Vale]]. If Mychel Redfort laid with [[Mya Stone|this girl]] at all, it would be on the wrong side of the sheet.{{ref|AGOT|34}}| thoughts of [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{quote|Mychel Redfort was the one. He used to be [[Lyn Corbray]]'s squire. A real squire, not like that loutish lad Ser Lyn's got squiring for him now. He only took that one on for coin, they say. Mychel was the best young swordsman in the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]], and gallant ... or so poor [[Mya Stone|Mya]] thought, till he wed [[Ysilla Royce|one of Bronze Yohn's daughters]]. Lord [[Horton Redfort|Horton]] gave him no choice in the matter, I am sure, but it was still a cruel thing to do to Mya.{{Ref|AFFC|41}}| [[Myranda Royce]] to [[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]]}}

==Family==
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==References==
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Kraken

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[[File:Kraken by Kevin Catalan.jpg|thumb|A kraken, by Kevin Catalan ©]]
A '''kraken''' is a large sea creature, likely similar to the [[w:Giant squid|giant squid]]. Krakens are said to be strong enough to pull down a [[whale|whaling]] [[ship]].{{Ref|ASOS|19}}

The [[Summer Sea]] south of [[Dorne]] is said to be infested with krakens,{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|9}} as are the waters of the northern [[Sunset Sea]].{{Ref|FAB|10}} Krakens have also reportedly been seen in the southern Sunset Sea west of [[Westeros]],{{Ref|FAB|11}} in the Summer Sea west of [[Qarth]],{{Ref|ASOS|8}} and in the [[narrow sea]],{{Ref|ASOS|19}} including between the [[Broken Arm]] and the [[Stepstones]].{{Ref|TWOW||[[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]}}

==Culture==
{{See also|:Category:Images of krakens|l1=Images of krakens}}
[[File:House Greyjoy.svg|thumb|250px|The arms of [[House Greyjoy]]]]
Tales in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] claim that large [[dragon]]s could pluck krakens from the sea.{{Ref|ASOS|8}}

According to [[ironborn]] legend, [[Nagga]], the first [[sea dragon]], was big enough to feed on krakens and [[leviathan]]s.{{Ref|AFFC|19}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|5|1}}

The ancient [[Seastone Chair]] is carved in the shape of a great kraken from an immense block of oily [[black stone]].{{Ref|ACOK|11}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|5}}

The arms of [[House Greyjoy]] of [[Pyke]] depict a [[gold]]en kraken on black.{{Ref|AGOT|7}} By [[w:Metonymy|metonymy]], the ironborn as a whole are often referred to as "krakens" or "squids".{{Ref|ASOS|19}}{{Ref|ASOS|24}}{{Ref|ASOS|43}} [[Victarion Greyjoy]]'s cloak is made of nine layers of [[cloth-of-gold]], sewn in the shape of a kraken, with arms that reach his boots. His tall black [[iron]] [[armament|warhelm]] is wrought in the shape of a kraken, its arms coiling down around his cheeks to meet beneath his jaw.{{Ref|AFFC|18}}

Lord [[Balon Greyjoy]]'s ship is called ''[[Great Kraken]]''.{{Ref|ACOK|11}} ''[[Kraken's Kiss]]'' is another longship of the [[Iron Fleet]].{{Ref|ADWD|63}}

[[Cape Kraken]] is a peninsula historically contested by ironborn and [[northmen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|1|2}}

The legendary [[Hrothgar of Pyke]] had a kraken-summoning [[horn]],{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|5}} and [[House Celtigar]] is rumored to have a similar horn among their treasures at [[Claw Isle]].{{Ref|ASOS|36}}{{Ref|ASOS|54}}

In the [[Merman's Court]], the great hall of the [[New Castle]] in [[White Harbor]], there is a painting of a kraken and a grey leviathan locked in battle.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

==History==
[[File:Xtheseastonechairloganfeliciano.jpg‎|thumb|The [[Seastone Chair]] is carved into the shape of a kraken. Art by Logan Feliciano © FFG]]
The Seastone Chair, carved into the shape of a kraken, was said to have been found by the [[First Men]] when they first came to [[Old Wyk]]. [[Archmaester]] [[Haereg]] argued that the chair was made by the first inhabitants of the [[Iron Islands]], who came from an unknown land west of the Sunset Sea.{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|5}}

King [[Loron Greyjoy]] was called "the Old Kraken". He led an invasion of the western shores of the [[north]], taking [[Bear Island]] and [[Cape Kraken]] in the process. After the Old Kraken died, King [[Rodrik Stark]] reclaimed Bear Island, while his sons and grandsons battled for Cape Kraken.{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|1|1}}

After King [[Aegon I Targaryen]]'s [[burning of Harrenhal]] in {{Date|-2}} resulted in the death of King [[Harren Hoare]] and the destruction of [[House Hoare]], claimants to the kingship of the Iron Islands battled for power for more than a year. It was said that the waters between the islands were so choked with corpses, that hundreds of krakens appeared, attracted by the blood.{{Ref|FAB|2}}

In {{Date|2}}, King Aegon I Targaryen [[invasion of the Iron Islands|invaded the Iron Islands]] to put down several rebellious would-be kings. [[Priest of the Drowned God|Priest]]-King [[Lodos]] called upon the krakens of the deep to drag down Aegon's warships. When that failed to happen, Lodos filled his robes with stones, and walked into the sea to "take counsel" with his claimed father, the [[Drowned God]]. Thousands followed Lodos. Their corpses would wash up on the shores for years to come, except for Lodos's own body.{{Ref|FAB|2}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|5|4}}

In {{Date|56}}, when planning to travel west of Westeros to discover new lands, [[Alys Westhill]] chose to avoid the northern Sunset Sea and its many dangers, including monstrous krakens, and decided on a more southerly route for the journey of her ''[[Sun Chaser]]''.{{Ref|FAB|10}}

Ser [[Eustace Hightower]] and his brother, Ser [[Norman Hightower|Norman]], accompanied Alys Westhill's journey west, on their ships ''[[Lady Meredith]]'' and ''[[Autumn Moon]]''. When Ser Eustace returned to [[Oldtown]] in {{Date|59}}, he related that in the midst of a great storm that struck ''Autumn Moon'''s mast with lightning, one of his crewmen screamed that he saw kraken arms rising from the sea. Ser Eustace then saw a monstrous wave sink ''Autumn Moon'', but the crew of the ''Lady Meredith'' claimed it was a kraken that had pulled the ship beneath the sea. Afterwards, Ser Eustace's crew demanded to return to Westeros, afraid of encountering further krakens.{{Ref|FAB|11}}

In {{Date|128}}, while fighting in the [[Stepstones]] as a [[sellsail]], the fifteen-year-old [[Dalton Greyjoy]] saw his uncle killed and avenged his death. Because Dalton emerged from the fight entirely drenched in blood from a dozen wounds, men began calling him "the Red Kraken". Later that year, Dalton returned to the Iron Islands to claim the Seastone Chair after hearing of his father's death.{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|5|5}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Sea of Blood by Tim Durning.png|thumb|A kraken attacks a ship. Art by Tim Durning © FFG]]
While traveling on the ''[[Balerion (ship)|Balerion]]'' in the [[Summer Sea]] from [[Qarth]] to [[Pentos]], Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] convinces Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]] to instead sail for [[Astapor]], buy an army of [[Unsullied]], and continue to Pentos overland. When she points out that there are dangers on such a long march, he tells her that there are dangers at sea as well, such as krakens that could pull their ship under.{{Ref|ASOS|8}}

During the [[small council]] meeting in [[King's Landing]] to discuss the progress of the [[War of the Five Kings]], [[Varys]] tells the attendees that a kraken has been seen off the [[Fingers]]. The kraken reportedly attacked an [[Ibbenese]] [[whale]]r [[ship]] and pulled it under.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}

While traveling on [[Old King Andahar's two-headed water horse|a ferry]] across the [[Trident]] during a storm, [[Arya Stark]] sees an uprooted tree whose roots and limbs reach for them like the arms of a kraken.{{Ref|ASOS|47}}

Ser [[Axell Florent]] suggests that King [[Stannis Baratheon]] sack [[Claw Isle]] for its treasure, but [[Davos Seaworth]] convinces him otherwise.{{Ref|ASOS|36}} Later, Stannis's sellsail [[Salladhor Saan]] chides Davos for not letting him acquire [[House Celtigar]]'s treasure, reportedly including a [[magic]] [[horn]] that can summon krakens from the deep.{{Ref|ASOS|54}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Quaithe]] gives Daenerys Targaryen a [[prophecy|prophetic]] warning about the dangers coming to her, including a [[Victarion Greyjoy|kraken]].{{Ref|ADWD|11}}

At the [[Merman's Court]] in [[House Manderly]]'s [[New Castle]] in [[White Harbor]], Davos Seaworth sees a painting of a kraken and a grey [[leviathan]] locked in battle.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

===''The Winds of Winter''===
{{Warning/twow}}
Lady [[Valena Toland]] tells Princess [[Arianne Martell]] that [[Golden Company|sellswords]] have invaded the [[Stepstones]], and that there are tales of krakens off the [[Broken Arm]], pulling under crippled galleys. Valena says their [[maester]] claims that the blood draws them to the surface. She adds that there are bodies which remain in the water, while a few have washed up on [[Ghost Hill]]'s shores.{{Ref|TWOW||[[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]}}

[[File:Victarion Greyjoy by Mattie Victoria.jpg|thumb|[[Victarion Greyjoy]], with his kraken helm, kraken cloak, and kraken sigil. Art by Mattie Victoria ©]]
==Quotes==
{{Quote|Krakens rise from the sea, Theon, or did you forget that during your years among [[House Stark|the wolves]]?{{Ref|ACOK|56}}| [[Asha Greyjoy]] to [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}

{{Quote|What the kraken grasps it does not lose, be it [[longship]] or [[leviathan]].{{Ref|AFFC|19}}| [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}

{{Quote|A [[lion]] may be fierce enough on land, but at sea the kraken rules supreme.{{Ref|AFFC|29}}| [[Victarion Greyjoy]] to [[Dunstan Drumm]]}}

 
==References==
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Cape Kraken

2026-06-07T11:18:54Z

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'''Cape Kraken''' is a cape in the southwestern part of the [[north]].

==Geography==
Extending into the [[Sunset Sea]], Cape Kraken lies south of [[Blazewater Bay]] and west of [[Flint's Finger]] and the [[Flint Cliffs]]. The [[Iron Islands]] are south of the cape,<ref>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Map of the North|Map of the North]]</ref> which is named after the [[kraken|sea creature]].

==People==
Some [[maesters]] believe the blood of Cape Kraken's people is closer to that of [[ironborn]] than [[northmen]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: The Mountain Clans}}

==History==
In antiquity, [[children of the forest]] lived in the primeval woodland which stretched from Cape Kraken to [[Cape Wrath]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: The Coming of the First Men}}

Cape Kraken has long been disputed by the [[north]] and the [[Iron Islands]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: The Mountain Clans}} [[Theon Stark]], [[King in the North]], drove the [[ironborn]] from Cape Kraken, but [[Loron Greyjoy]], [[High King of the Iron Islands]], later retook the cape. The sons and grandsons of King [[Rodrik Stark]] then battled the ironmen for the region.{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: The Kings of Winter}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
The forces of [[Balon Greyjoy]] sail past Cape Kraken when they attack the [[north]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{ref|TLOIAF|Journeys}} [[Victarion Greyjoy]] leads the [[Iron Fleet]] around the cape toward the [[Saltspear]] for his attack against [[fall of Moat Cailin|Moat Cailin]].{{ref|ACOK|24}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|Large tracts of the [[Stony Shore]], [[Bear Island]], [[Sea Dragon Point]], and Cape Kraken have all been held by [[ironmen]] at times. Indeed, Cape Kraken, closest to the [[Iron Islands]], has changed hands so many times that many [[maesters]] believe its populace to be closer in blood to the ironmen than to [[Northmen]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: The Mountain Clans}}| writings of [[Yandel]]}}

==References==
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Great Kraken

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[[File: Trevor Cook Longship Great Kraken.jpg|350px|thumb|''Great Kraken'' by Trevor Cook, Sr. © Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[File:Tomasz Jedruszek Longship Great Kraken.jpg|350px|thumb|''Great Kraken'' by Tomasz Jedruszek. © Fantasy Flight Games]]
The '''''Great Kraken''''' is a longship captained by [[Balon Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]]. Its bow is ornamented with a grey iron ram in the shape of a [[kraken]].{{ref|acok|11}} It is a large ship made for battle.{{ref|acok|24}}{{ref|affc|32}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
When [[Theon Greyjoy]] returns to [[Pyke (island)|Pyke]], he spies his father [[Balon Greyjoy|Balon's]] ship in the harbor of [[Lordsport]].{{ref|acok|11}}

==See Also==
*[[:Category:Images of Great Kraken|Images of Great Kraken]]

==References==
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Mycah

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{{Infobox character
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| image_caption = art by Flibertyjibbeth
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| Allegiance = [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]
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| Culture = [[Westeros]]
| Father = A butcher
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| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|285}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Mycah|Mycah]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death = the [[riverlands]], near the [[ruby ford]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|298}} (aged 13)
| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)
| coat-of-arms =
| Played_by = Rhodri Hosking
| TV_series = ''[[Game of Thrones]]'': [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]]
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'''Mycah''' is the son of a butcher who befriends [[Arya Stark]].{{Ref|aGoT|15}}

In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Mycah is portrayed by Rhodri Hosking.

==Appearance==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Mycah|l1=Images of Mycah}}

[[File:Mycah.PNG|250px|thumb|Rhodri Hosking as Mycah in the HBO adaptation]]
He is an ugly boy, with a rough face, freckles, and red hair.{{Ref|aGoT|15}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
Mycah is a butcher's boy who [[Arya Stark]] befriends on the ride south from [[Winterfell]] to [[King's Landing]]. He sleeps in the meat [[wagon]] and smells accordingly. Just seeing him makes [[Sansa Stark]] sick. Arya and Mycah start exploring together the lands through which the track passes. Mycah shows Arya a [[lizard lion]] when they come through the [[Neck]] and, when they reach the [[ruby ford]], they intend to search the [[Trident]] for rubies from the armor of Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]].{{Ref|aGoT|15}}

He and Arya are practicing sword-fighting on the banks of the Trident. Mycah lands a hit on Arya's hand with his stick, just as Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]] and Sansa come upon them. Joffrey, slightly drunk on [[wine]], is amused about the scene and only Sansa shouting at Arya makes him aware that this is her sister. Joffrey asks the boy who he is, but Mycah is too afraid to answer the prince. Sansa says that he's the butcher's boy, but Arya corrects her, introducing Mycah as her friend. Joffrey mocks that a butcher boy wants to be a [[knight]], then suggests to fight Mycah himself, but with his [[sword]] [[Lion's Tooth]] rather than with a stick, asking Mycah whether he only dares to fight girls. Mycah insists that Arya asked him to fight her and Sansa realizes that he's telling the truth. However, Joffrey intimidates Mycah by asking him whether he knew he hurt his betrothed's sister. He lays the point of his sword on Mycah's cheek, drawing some blood. While Mycah is frozen in fear, Arya shouts that Joffrey should stop it, grabs her stick, and too late for Sansa to interfere, hits Joffrey on the head, causing a laceration. While Mycah flees the scene, Joffrey whirls around at Arya in anger and manages to defend himself against a second attack, splintering Arya's stick. Arya hurls a rock at Joffrey, but misses him. Joffrey goes after her, cursing. Before he can reach Arya, he is attacked by her [[direwolf]] [[Nymeria]] who mangles his sword arm, causing him to drop his sword and to whimper in pain. Arya picks up Lion's Tooth and throws it into the river, then runs away.{{Ref|aGoT|15}}

Arya is found after four days and brought before King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who have taken Ser [[Raymun Darry]]'s [[Castle Darry]] as their temporary residence while both banks of the Trident were searched for Arya and Mycah. Cersei accuses the two of having attacked Joffrey together, a version of events that is confirmed by Joffrey. Arya calls Joffrey a liar. They both present their very different stories. Then Sansa is called as witness. Afraid that contradicting Joffrey would put an end to their betrothal, Sansa claims she can't remember as everything went down so fast, arousing Arya's anger. King Robert decides that both Arya and Joffrey should be disciplined, but Queen Cersei insists that Sansa's direwolf [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]] should be killed, in place for Nymeria who has vanished. As Lord [[Eddard Stark]] returns after he has put down the direwolf, he comes across [[Sandor Clegane]], who has returned with a search party, carrying the body of Mycah in a cloak. The blow of the Hound's sword has almost cut the boy in half from shoulder to waist, as Eddard notices in horror.{{Ref|aGoT|16}}

The events cause deep resentment in Arya against Cersei, Joffrey, and the Hound. She believes in [[Jeyne Poole]]'s elaborated version of the story, where Mycah's body was cut in so many pieces that, when the sack containing the remains was given to Mycah's father, the butcher believed he was handed a slaughtered pig. Arya is also angry with Sansa for not telling the truth about what happened and with her father and his men for allowing Mycah to be killed. She also feels guilt over his death, assuming that nothing would have happened to the butcher's boy if she hadn't talked him into practicing sword fighting. When she tells her father about this, Lord Eddard consoles her, explaining that this is solely the guilt of the Hound and of the cruel woman he serves.{{Ref|aGoT|22}}

Following the attack on Lord Eddard by [[House Lannister guards|Lannister men]] led by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], in which several [[House Stark guards|Stark guards]] are killed, Arya says to Sansa that Jaime should be beheaded for this, as should the Hound for killing Mycah. When Sansa insists that the Hound is Joffrey's [[sworn shield]] and that Arya and Mycah attacked Joffrey, Arya calls her a liar.{{Ref|aGoT|44}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When [[Sandor Clegane]] is captured by Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] and the [[brotherhood without banners]], he is put on trial for the offenses of the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] army in the [[riverlands]]. After he denies the charges, [[Arya Stark]] informs them that Sandor is guilty of killing Mycah. While he does not deny killing Mycah, Sandor defends himself, saying that he was told the boy attacked Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]] and as his [[sworn shield]] he had a right to kill anyone who would harm the prince. Since no one knows the truth of the charge, the Hound is forced to participate in a [[trial by combat]]. The Hound wins and is set free.{{Ref|aSoS|34}} However, later when he is trying to provoke Arya Stark to kill him, he states that he cut Mycah -- calling him "Michael" -- near in half and laughed about it.{{Ref|aSoS|74}}

==References==
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Mya Stone's mother

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| Culture = [[Valemen]]
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'''Mya Stone's mother''' is a commoner{{ref|AWOIAF|Mya Stone}} from the [[Vale of Arryn]] who is the mother of [[Mya Stone]]. Her given name is unknown.

==History==
[[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]] fathered [[Mya Stone]] on a common woman{{ref|AWOIAF|Mya Stone}} while he and [[Eddard Stark]] were living at the [[Eyrie]] as [[ward]]s of Lord [[Jon Arryn]]. Robert made daily visits to the babe Mya, sometimes with Eddard, even after he lost interest in her mother.{{ref|AGOT|30}} Robert never publicly acknowledged Mya, however.{{ref|AFFC|41}}

Mya has been told stories about the [[Giant's Lance]] by her mother.{{ref|AGOT|34}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
When they reach [[Snow (waycastle)|Snow]] while traveling to the [[Eyrie]], [[Mya Stone]] mentions her mother to [[Catelyn Stark]].{{ref|AGOT|34}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|My mother says that hundreds of years ago, [[Snow (waycastle)|this was where the snow began]]. It was always white above here, and the ice never melted. I can't remember ever seeing snow this far down [[Giant's Lance|the mountain]], but maybe it was that way once, in the olden times.{{ref|AGOT|34}}| [[Mya Stone]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

==References==
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Mya Stone

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{{Hatnote|"Mya" redirects here. For the bastard daughter of Aegon IV Targaryen, see [[Mya Rivers]].}}
{{Infobox character
| firstname = Mya
| lastname = Stone
| image = [[File:Heliotropa_Mya_Stone.jpg‎‎|300px]]
| image_caption = Mya Stone, by Heliotropa ©
| Alias =
| Title =
| Allegiance = [[House Royce of the Gates of the Moon]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Valemen]]
| Father = [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]]
| Mother = A [[Mya Stone's mother|common woman]]
| Spouse =
| Lover = [[Mychel Redfort]]
| Place_of_Birth = the [[Vale of Arryn]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Mya Stone}}
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|279}} or {{Date|280}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Mya Stone|Mya Stone]] calculation.''</ref>
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| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears) ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears) ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (appears)
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'''Mya Stone''' is a young woman serving [[House Royce of the Gates of the Moon]]. She is the eldest of the [[bastardy|bastards]] of King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref|AWOIAF|Mya Stone}}

In service to Lord [[Nestor Royce]] at the [[Gates of the Moon]],{{ref|AGOT|Appendix}} Mya serves as a guide on the treacherous, rocky journey between the Gates of the Moon and the [[Eyrie]] by leading trains of [[mule]]s, such as [[Whitey]].{{Ref|AGOT|34}}{{ref|AFFC|41}} Mya also transports [[Food|foodstuffs]] from the foot of the [[Giant's Lance]] to the Eyrie.{{Ref|AFFC|23}}

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Mya Stone|l1=Images of Mya Stone}}
Mya is a wiry girl,{{ref|AGOT|34}} slim and sinewy.{{ref|AFFC|34}} She has black hair which she has cropped short and round on one occasion,{{ref|AGOT|34}} and later cut short and shaggy.{{ref|AFFC|41}} Mya's eyes are big and blue.{{ref|AFFC|41}} She is about seventeen or eighteen by {{date|298}}.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}{{ref|AGOT|34}}

Mya wears riding leathers and a light shirt of silvered ringmail.{{ref|AGOT|34}}{{ref|AFFC|41}}

Mya has a relationship with the squire [[Mychel Redfort]].{{ref|AGOT|34}}

Mya is a calm and capable guide on the [[Giant's Lance]].{{ref|AGOT|34}}{{ref|AFFC|41}} Mychel has remarked that her father must have been a [[goat]] and that she has the eyes of an [[owl]],{{ref|AGOT|34}} with the girl repeating the claims to others.{{ref|AFFC|41}}

==History==
Young [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]], [[Lord of Storm's End]], fathered Mya, his first child, on [[Mya Stone's mother|a commoner]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Mya Stone}} while he and [[Eddard Stark]] were being fostered in the [[Vale of Arryn]] at the court of [[Jon Arryn]], [[Lord of the Eyrie]].{{Ref|AGOT|30}} When [[Lyanna Stark]], Ned's sister, heard of Mya's birth and parentage, she became less enthusiastic about her betrothal to Robert.{{Ref|AGOT|35}} Robert often brought Ned along during his daily visits to see Mya, even after he lost interest in her mother.{{Ref|AGOT|30}} Mya remained in the Vale at the [[Gates of the Moon]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Mya Stone}} when Robert became king after [[Robert's Rebellion]] and took up residence in the [[Red Keep]] of [[King's Landing]].{{Ref|AFFC|17}}

At some point after the birth of Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]], Robert expressed interest in taking one of his baseborn daughters (apparently Mya) to court in King's Landing. Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] did not protest, but spitefully stated that "the city is not a healthy place for a growing girl", inferring that Cersei would harm her. Robert grew enraged enough to strike his wife, but did not press the point.{{Ref|AFFC|17}}

Mya is somewhat openly known to be the [[bastardy|bastard]] daughter of the king, although she was not officially acknowledged by her father. She has vague memories of him, as a big strong man tossing her in the air and catching her.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} While [[Maddy]] knows the truth, it is unclear if Mya is aware that the king is her father.{{Ref|AFFC|41}}

Lord [[Nestor Royce]] has tried to arrange matches for Mya, but she has declined them all.{{ref|AFFC|41}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Mya stone jorgebarrero.jpg|thumb|Mya, by Jorge Barrero © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Having learned that [[Gendry]] is one of King [[Robert I Baratheon]]'s [[bastards]], Lord [[Eddard Stark]] recalls Mya from when he was fostered with Robert at the court of Lord [[Jon Arryn]].{{Ref|AGOT|30}}

After [[Catelyn Stark]]'s arrival at the [[Gates of the Moon]], she is ordered to ascend to the [[Eyrie]] by Lady [[Lysa Arryn]]. Mya assists Catelyn up the mountain past [[Stone]] and [[Snow (waycastle)|Snow]] to [[Sky]] using mules, after which Lady Stark ascends to the Eyrie in a basket. Catelyn is initially wary of Mya, as the girl's [[bastard]] status reminds her of [[Jon Snow]]. During the journey, Mya tells Cat that she is in love with a squire, [[Mychel Redfort]], and hopes to marry him when he is made a [[knight]]. Cat believes this unlikely to happen, as Mya is baseborn and [[House Redfort]] descends from [[First Men]] nobility.{{Ref|AGOT|34}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Mya is now nineteen years old, King Robert's eldest child.{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[Myranda Royce]] reveals to "[[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]]" that Mya lost her [[Maiden|virginity]] to Mychel. Mya still hoped for [[marriage]], till the newly-knighted Mychel was ordered by his father, Lord [[Horton Redfort]], to marry [[Ysilla Royce]], daughter of Lord [[Yohn Royce]] of [[Runestone]].{{Ref|AFFC|41}}

Mya catches the eye of the older Ser [[Lothor Brune]].{{Ref|AFFC|41}} Mya assists Alayne and Lord [[Robert Arryn]] when they descend from the Eyrie to the [[Gates of the Moon]]. She offers to ride with Robert, but the boy lord insists upon riding with Alayne. Mya commands other mule handlers, including [[Carrot]] and [[Ossy]].{{Ref|AFFC|41}}

===''The Winds of Winter''===
{{Warning/twow}}
Mya informs young Robert that Lady [[Anya Waynwood]]'s party has arrived at the Gates of the Moon for the tourney for the [[Brotherhood of Winged Knights]]. Alayne notices that Mya, who has straw in her hair, is unhappy with Mychel's presence at the castle, and also that the baseborn girl seems nervous around nobility.<ref name=twow>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Alayne I (The Winds of Winter)|Alayne I]]</ref>

==Quotes by Mya==
[[File:Sansa_Stark_and_Mya_Stone_(with_Ned_Stark_and_Robert_Baratheon)_by_murmel-malt.png|thumb|Mya and [[Sansa Stark]], reminiscent of their fathers [[Robert Baratheon]] and [[Ned Stark]] by murmel-malt ©]]
{{Quote|I promise you, my lady, no harm will come to you. It would be my honor to take you up. I've made [[Giant's Lance|the dark climb]] a hundred times. [[Mychel Redfort|Mychel]] says my father must have been a [[goat]].{{Ref|AGOT|34}}| Mya to [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|[[Mychel Redfort|Mychel]] says I have the eyes of the [[owl]].{{Ref|AGOT|34}}|Mya to [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Mya''': My lord, will you ride down with me? 
'''Robert''': I just want [[Sansa Stark|Alayne]]. You smell all stinky, like a [[mule]]. 
'''Mya''': As you wish.{{ref|AFFC|41}}| Mya and [[Robert Arryn]]}}

{{Quote|'''Alayne''': You almost fell. 
'''Mya''': You're mistaken. I never fall. 
'''Alayne''': Almost, I said. I saw you. Weren't you afraid? 
'''Mya''': I remember [[Robert Baratheon|a man]] throwing me in the air when I was very little. He stands as tall as the sky, and he throws me up so high it feels as though I'm flying. We're both laughing, laughing so much that I can hardly catch a breath, and finally I laugh so hard I wet myself, but that only makes him laugh the louder. I was never afraid when he was throwing me. I knew that he would always be there to catch me. Then one day he wasn't. Men come and go. They lie, or die, or leave you. A mountain is not a man, though, and stone is a mountain's daughter. I trust [[Giant's Lance|my father]], and I trust my mules. I won't fall. Best finish. We have a long way yet to go, and I can smell a storm.{{Ref|AFFC|41}}| "[[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]]" and Mya}}

==Quotes about Mya==
{{Quote|Mya's a clever girl, and if she vows she will bring you safely to the Lady [[Lysa Arryn|Lysa]], I believe her. She has not failed me yet.{{Ref|AGOT|34}}| [[Nestor Royce]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Alayne''': Mya Stone is waiting down at [[Sky]], and she'll be hurt if you go to sleep on her. You know how much she loves you. 
'''Robert''': I don't love her. She's just the [[mule]] girl.{{ref|AFFC|41}}| "[[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]]" and [[Robert Arryn]]}}

{{Quote|Mya's eyes were her best feature, big and blue. She could be pretty, if she would dress up like a girl. Alayne found herself wondering whether Ser [[Lothor Brune|Lothor]] liked her best in her [[iron]] and leather, or dreamed of her gowned in lace and [[silk]]. Mya liked to say that her father had been a [[goat]] and her mother an [[owl]], but Alayne had gotten [[Robert I Baratheon|the true story]] from [[Maddy]]. Yes, she thought, looking at her now, those are his eyes, and she has his hair too, the thick black hair he shared with [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]].{{Ref|AFFC|41}}| thoughts of "[[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]]"}}

{{quote|'''Alayne''': Ser [[Lothor Brune|Lothor]] is fond of her. More than fond. 
'''Myranda''': Lothor Brune? Does she know? He has no hope, poor man. [[Nestor Royce|My father's]] tried to make a match for Mya, but she'll have none of them. She is half mule, that one. 
'''Alayne''': Do you think Ser Lothor likes her as she is, in mail and leather? Or does he dream of her draped in silks and velvets? 
'''Myranda''': He's a man. He dreams of her naked.{{ref|AFFC|41}}| "[[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]]" and [[Myranda Royce]]}}

{{quote|No one in the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]] was better at handling a [[mule]], but [[lordling]]s were another matter.<ref name=twow/>| thoughts of "[[Sansa Stark|Alayne Stone]]"}}

==Family==
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==References==
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