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Talk:Bran Stark

2009-06-02T14:28:57Z

Callum:

I'm going through pages trying to get rid of red links and noticed one in the family tree (Member of House Royce). I was going to change it to link to house royce, but not sure how to edit {Stark tree}, can anyone point me in the right direction?

Wouldn't it be better to call this article "Brandon Stark"?
--[[User:Mad queen|Mad queen]] 12:31, 5 May 2007 (CDT)

::Possibly, though there's also the other Brandon Stark to consider. [[User:Mistermanticore|Mistermanticore]] 14:33, 5 May 2007 (CDT)
:::Yeah, we should keep this as Bran Stark to distinguish him from the other Brandon Starks. His full name is listed in the article. -[[User:Oorag|Oorag]] 14:37, 5 May 2007 (CDT)

Talk:Bran Stark

2009-06-02T14:28:12Z

Callum:

I'm going through pages trying to get rid of red links and noticed one in the family tree (Member of House Royce). I was going to change it to link to house royce, but not sure how to edit {{Stark tree}}, can anyone point me in the right direction?

Wouldn't it be better to call this article "Brandon Stark"?
--[[User:Mad queen|Mad queen]] 12:31, 5 May 2007 (CDT)

::Possibly, though there's also the other Brandon Stark to consider. [[User:Mistermanticore|Mistermanticore]] 14:33, 5 May 2007 (CDT)
:::Yeah, we should keep this as Bran Stark to distinguish him from the other Brandon Starks. His full name is listed in the article. -[[User:Oorag|Oorag]] 14:37, 5 May 2007 (CDT)

House Targaryen

2009-06-02T04:26:01Z

Callum: link again

{{Noble House
| House_name = House Targaryen
| image = [[File:House_Targaryen.PNG|250px|center]]
| Coat_of_arms = Sable, a three headed dragon gules
| Words = "Fire and blood"
| Seat = [[Red Keep]] [[Dragonstone]]
| Current_Lord = Daenerys Targaryen
| Region = [[King's Landing]] [[Dragonstone]] [[Valyria]]
| Title = King Lord of the [[Andals]], the [[Rhoynar]] and the [[First Men]]
| Overlord = none; [[w:sovereign|sovereign]]
| Ancestral_weapon = [[Blackfyre]] [[Dark Sister]]
| Cadet_branch = [[House Blackfyre]]
| Founded_in = 300 years ago in [[Westeros]]
}}

'''House Targaryen''' is a noble family of Valyrian descent that escaped the [[Doom of Valyria|Doom]]. They lived for centuries on the island of Dragonstone until [[Aegon I|Aegon Targaryen]] and his sisters rode their dragons to the conquest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. House Targaryen ruled as the Kings of [[Westeros]] for nearly 300 years, until expelled by [[Robert's Rebellion]]. Their seats were the capital city of [[King's Landing]] and the island castle of [[Dragonstone]].

Their sigil is a three-headed dragon breathing flames, red on black, and their words are "Fire and Blood."

==History, traits and customs==
The Targaryens were not native to [[Westeros]], instead originally hailing from the freehold of [[Valyria]] on the eastern continent. Before the Doom of Valyria, the cataclysmic event that destroyed the ancient civilization, the Targaryens departed for the island citadel of Dragonstone off the Westerosi shore, which was at that time the westernmost Valyrian outpost. The Targaryens then abandoned the Valyrian gods and converted to the Andal faith of the Seven Gods, then the predominant religion in Westeros. A century after that cataclysm, [[Aegon I]], styled the Conqueror, began his conquest of mainland Westeros, landing with dragons and an army (at what would later be called [[King's Landing]]). Six of the seven kingdoms fell before him.

Uniquely among noble Westerosi families, the Targaryens follow the Valyrian practice of incestuous marriage, wedding brother to sister. The phrase "blood of the dragon" refers to a number of typical Targaryen features: silvery-gold (or platinum) hair and violet eyes. Some Targaryens also have a high tolerance of heat, though they are by no means immune to fire.

The Targaryens are known as dragonlords, and seem to be closer to dragons than other men are. Aegon I introduced dragons to Westeros when he conquered it, and dragons were kept and ridden by the Targaryens until the last one perished in the reign of Aegon III Dragonbane.

Probably due to their incestuous practices, the Targaryens are prone to madness; King Jaehaerys II said that with the birth of a new Targaryen the gods tossed a coin to decide whether the child would be great or mad.

===Timeline===

All dates are given relative to Aegon's Landing (AL).

;before ca. -200 AL: House Targaryen relocates to the island of [[Dragonstone]], off the coast of [[Westeros]].
;The Doom of Valyria (ca. -100 AL): The Doom destroys the freehold of Valyria.
;[[The Wars of Conquest]] (ca. 1 AL): Aided by his two sisters and their dragons Vhagar, Meraxes, and Balerion, the armies of Aegon the Conqueror invade the seven kingdoms of Westeros, sparking the Wars of Conquest. In the battle known as the "Field of Fire," Aegon's army conquers the combined forces of the Rock and of the Reach; the three dragons kill nearly four thousand men. Many other kings bend the knee to Aegon, and in the end, only Dorne in the South remains unconquered.
;[[The Dance of Dragons]] (129-131 AL)
: [[Aegon II]]'s claim to the throne is disputed by his elder sister Rhaenyra; both perish in the resulting war.
;Conquest of Dorne (ca. 157 AL)
:Aged 14, Daeron I conquers Dorne, but is unable to hold it.
;[[The Battle of the Redgrass Field]] (196 AL): The first Blackfyre rebellion ends when the rebel Daemon Blackfyre's forces are defeated in the Battle of the Redgrass Field. These events are recounted in ''[[The Sworn Sword]]''.
;[[Tourney at Ashford]] (208 AL)
: [[Baelor Breakspear]] dies from wounds sustained in trial by combat. These events are recounted in ''[[The Hedge Knight]]''.
;Great Spring Sickness (209 AL)
:A plague engulfs large parts of Westeros, killing King Daeron II and his grandsons Valarr and Matarys.
;Great Council (233 AL)
:A great council passes over the infant bastard son of Aerion Brightflame and the idiot daughter of Prince Daeron, crowning Aegon V, the Unlikely.
;[[Robert's Rebellion]] (282-283 AL)
:The Targaryen reign ends when the Robert Baratheon takes the Iron Throne and King Aerys II is killed by his sworn knight [[Jaime Lannister]].

===Dragons===
The Targaryens kept a stable of [[dragon]]s for much of their reign in Westeros. To house their dragons, the family built an immense domed structure in King's Landing called the Dragonpit. New dragons were bred from Aegon's original three, but violent deaths in battle and a growing infirmity in each following generation caused the family's stable to dwindle. The last Targaryen dragon was a deformed and sterile creature that died very young.

It is not clearly understood what caused the last dragons to die out. A legend holds that [[Aegon III]] poisoned them, but Archmaester [[Marwyn]] suggested that the [[Maesters]] were somehow responsible. Other characters have also claimed that raising dragons in enclosed spaces was unnatural and stunted their growth.

==Succession==
{| class="wikitable" ALIGN="right"
|+Targaryen kings
|-
| [[Aegon I]] || [[1 AL]] – [[37 AL]]
|-
| [[Aenys I]] || [[37 AL]] – [[42 AL]]
|-
| [[Maegor I]] || [[42 AL]] – [[48 AL]]
|-
| [[Jaehaerys I]] || [[48 AL]] – [[103 AL]]
|-
| [[Viserys I]] || [[103 AL]] – [[129 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon II]] || [[129 AL]] – [[131 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon III]] || [[131 AL]] - [[157 AL]]
|-
| [[Daeron I]] || [[157 AL]] -[[161 AL]]
|-
| [[Baelor I]] || [[161 AL]] - [[171 AL]]
|-
| [[Viserys II]] || [[171 AL]] - [[172 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon IV]] || [[172 AL]] - [[184 AL]]
|-
| [[Daeron II]] || [[184 AL]] - [[209 AL]]
|-
| [[Aerys I]] || [[209 AL]] - [[221 AL]]
|-
| [[Maekar I]] || [[221 AL]] - [[233 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon V]] || [[233 AL]] - [[259 AL]]
|-
| [[Jaehaerys II]] || [[259 AL]] - [[262 AL]]
|-
| [[Aerys II]] || [[262 AL]] - [[283 AL]]
|}
===Dance of Dragons===
The first great crisis for the Targaryen dynasty, the Dance of the Dragons, was a civil war between two of the children of King [[Viserys I]]. Viserys had three children by his first queen, a daughter of [[House Arryn]]: two sons who died in infancy and a daughter, [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]]. Lacking a son to succeed him, Viserys began to train Princess Rhaenyra to be his [[w:Heir apparent|heiress-apparent]]. Young Rhaenyra was included in discussions of the affairs of state, and was allowed to participate in meetings of the small council. Many of the nobles took note, and Rhaenyra soon acquired a clique of adherents and supporters.

However, after Viserys's queen died, the king remarried, this time to a [[House Hightower|Hightower]]. The new Hightower queen quickly produced three sons and a daughter, the eldest son named [[Aegon II|Aegon]]. Nonetheless, Rhaenyra's place in the succession seemed undisturbed; Viserys even formalized the succession in his will.

Upon the death of King [[Viserys I]], the Lord Commander of the [[Kingsguard]], Ser Criston Cole, later called 'the Kingmaker', defied the king's will, and crowned Prince Aegon as Aegon II. Ser Criston's motivations for doing so are unclear, but it was reputed that he and Rhaenyra were lovers, and their affair ended badly, adding a personal dimension to the conflict. In any event, many of the lords of the realm were aware of Viserys' wish to have Rhaenyra succeed him as Westeros's first [[w:queen regnant|queen regnant]], and threw their support behind the princess. Doubtless, many of them were also the same clique who has spent years currying favor with the presumptive future queen. Conversely, Aegon II had the support of many other lords, and a great armed conflict engulfed Westeros.

In circumstances not yet fully revealed, Rhaenyra came to be put to death as a traitor at the hands of her brother Aegon II, who had her eaten by his dragon as her son [[Aegon III|Aegon]] watched. Later still, Aegon II died, and was succeeded by his nephew, Rhaenyra's son, who would reign as Aegon III, also called Aegon Dragonbane.

Since the Dance, House Targaryen has practiced a highly modified version of agnatic primogeniture, placing female claimants in the line of succession behind all possible male ones, even collateral relations. (See also [[Daena the Defiant]], [[Daeron II]])

===House Blackfyre===

{{Further|[[Blackfyre Rebellion]], [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]]}}

One of the biggest threats to the Targaryen line developed out of a dynastic dispute involving the children of King [[Aegon IV]]. The conflict culminated in the establishment of a separate Targaryen branch, House Blackfyre, and open war that divided the realm, known as the Blackfyre Rebellion. Told in flashbacks, it is a major plot point in the novella ''[[The Sworn Sword]]''.

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In addition to having a legtimate son by his wife, Queen Naerys, Aegon IV fathered four highborn bastards, later called the Great Bastards: [[Daemon Blackfyre]], [[Aegor Rivers]], [[Shiera Seastar]] and [[Brynden Rivers]]. On his deathbed he legitimized them, placing them in the line of succession, albeit after Daeron, his heir-apparent, who later ruled as King [[Daeron II]]. Complicating matters, Daeron was rumoured to have been fathered by Aegon's brother [[Aemon the Dragonknight]], casting doubts over his legitimacy and right to rule.

King Daeron was a cultured, scholarly man and reigned over a sophisticated court, attended by [[maesters]] and learned men, which was perceived as effete and overly-refined, not pleasing to many of his more martial courtiers and nobles. His marriage to the [[Dorne|Dornish]] princess Myriah [[House Martell|Martell]] introduced foreign influences and manners to the court, further adding to the displeasure with his reign.

The oldest of the Great Bastards, Daemon, was seen by many as the better man and potentially a better king; he was also a Targaryen on both sides, since his mother was the infamous daughter of [[Aegon III]], [[Daena the Defiant]]. When Daemon was 14, Aegon IV had presented him with Blackfyre, the ancestral [[Valyrian steel]] sword of Targaryen kings, strengthening the perception by some that Aegon intended him to be his true heir. After his father's death, Daemon took the surname Blackfyre, and eventually rose in rebellion against King Daeron, aided by his half-brother Aegor and many other noble houses. The rebellion ended at the battle of Redgrass Field, with the deaths of Daemon Blackfyre and his twin sons, Aegon and Aemon. Daemon left other children, and House Blackfyre continued to be a threat to the main Targaryen line until the last pretender was slain in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]].

===Great Council===
A series of circumstances culminating in a Great Council in 233 AL led to the crowning of [[Aegon V]], called “The Unlikely” for being the fourth son of a fourth son and at some time very far down the line of succession.

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King Daeron II's heir, Prince [[Baelor Breakspear]], had perished in an accident during a [[Trial of Seven]], leaving his eldest son Valarr to inherit the crown. However a plague in 209 AL, the [[Great Spring Sickness]], killed King Daeron and both of Baelor's sons, Valarr and Matarys. This in turn left Daeron's second son Aerys to inherit. King Aerys I left no issue, and the crown was passed to his youngest brother Maekar, who reigned as King [[Maekar I]], the fourth son of King Daeron II. At the death of Maekar, his three oldest sons were disqualified for a number of reasons. His oldest, Daeron, called Daeron the Drunk, was a dissolute whore-monger who died of a sexually transmitted pox, and left only a feeble-witted daughter as a possible heir. His second son, [[Aerion Brightflame]], had died as a result of drinking wildfire in the mistaken belief it would turn him into a dragon.

A Great Council passed over Daeron's daughter and the infant son of Aerion Brightflame (presumably due to the memory of his father's cruelty and mental instability). Maekar I's third son, Aemon, had at that time already taken maester's vows, forswearing his inheritance. Though pressured to accept the crown, he refused and joined the Night's Watch, taking a second set of vows that separated him from his birthright.

Hence the crown was passed on to the last son, Aegon, the fourth son of a fourth son, who was crowned as Aegon V, called Aegon the Unlikely.

==Targaryens in ''A Song of Ice and Fire==

*'''[[Viserys Targaryen]]''': Second son of [[Aerys II]], Viserys fled [[Westeros]] along with his sister Daenerys, and spent the next fifteen years wandering the [[Free Cities]]. He died on Vaes Dothrak by the word of [[Khal Drogo]].
*'''[[Daenerys Targaryen]]''': Exiled with her brother Viserys after the fall of the Targaryens, Daenerys Targaryen plans to reclaim [[Westeros]] in the future.
*'''[[Maester Aemon]]''': The Maester of [[Castle Black]] and trusted councilor of the [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Commander]].

==Historical Targaryens==

*'''[[Aegon I]]''': The founding member of the Targaryen dynasty and conqueror of Westeros, he earned the name "Aegon the Conqueror" and "Aegon the Dragon". He founded [[Kings Landind]] and was the first of the Targaryen dynasty who ruled Westeros for almost 300 years.
*[[Visenya Targaryen|'''Visenya''']]: The older of [[Aegon I]]'s sisters, Visenya was apt to dress as a warrior, with her hair in braided coils or bound in rings, and wielded a [[Valyrian steel]] sword named Dark Sister, crafted for a woman's hand and its whereabout are now unknown. During the [[War of Conquest]], she rode a dragon in battle. She was a passionate, temperamental woman. She was the mother of [[Maegor I|Maegor the Cruel]].
*[[Rhaenys Targaryen|'''Rhaenys''']]: The younger of [[Aegon I]]'s sisters, Rhaenys was more typically feminine than her sister, and less volatile. She also participated in the [[War of Conquest]] by riding a dragon in battle. She was the mother of [[Aenys I]], and it was her line of progeny that comprised the bulk of the Targaryen dynasty.
*'''[[Aenys I]]''': The son of [[Aegon I]] and [[Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys]], he became king after his father. Despite having at least one son, Jaehaerys (later King [[Jaehaerys I]]), he was succeeded by his notoriously brutal half-brother/cousin [[Maegor I|Maegor the Cruel]], who had served as his Hand during his reign.
*'''[[Maegor I]]''': The son of [[Aegon I]] and [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]], Maegor was the younger brother of [[Aenys I]] and was his Hand during his rule. Maegor had constructed Maegor's Holdfast. He died without having children and was succeded by his nephew [[Jaehaerys I]]
*'''[[Jaehaerys I]]''':The first-born child of [[Aenys I|King Aenys I]] who became king upon the death of his brutal uncle [[Maegor the Cruel]], Jaehaerys was renowned for his wisdom and for negotiating a peace with the Faith, earning himself the name 'The Conciliator.' Jahaerys ruled for over five decades and brought to the realm a time of great peace, aided by his beloved sister, the adored [[queen consort]], Good Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen|Alysanne]].
*[[Alysanne Targaryen|'''Alysanne''']]: The wife and sister of King [[Jaehaerys I]], known as Good Queen Alysanne. She enjoyed riding her dragon to remote portions of Westeros and convinced her husband to abolish the First Night privilege of the nobles. Alysanne was also responsible for gifting the Night Watch with the "[[New Gift]]". One of the castles, Snowgate, was renamed Queensgate in her honor. Alysanne lived into old age with her husband and was renowned for her charities.
*'''[[Viserys I]]''': The son and heir of [[Jaehaerys I]] and Good Queen Alysanne. He groomed the only surviving child of his first marriage, Rhaenyra to succeed him. Years afterward, however, he remarried and got three sons. Although Rhaenyra remained his designated successor, upon his death, a dynastic struggle occurred between his two children that would later be termed the [[Dance of Dragons]].
*[[Rhaenyra Targaryen|'''Rhaenyra''']]: The first-born child of King Viserys I, and for a period the heiress-presumptive of her father. She was groomed by her father to be the first ruling queen of Westeros, and acquired a clique of flattering courtiers. In her later adolescence, her father remarried, and begat several sons, the eldest named Aegon. On the death of her father, Ser Criston Cole of the [[Kingsguard]] defied King Viserys's will and crowned her younger half-brother Aegon as [[Aegon II]], thus setting off the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. Ultimately, [[Aegon II]] prevailed and had Rhaenyra fed to his dragon as her son Aegon watched. In time, Rhaenyra's son Aegon would succeed his uncle as King [[Aegon III]]. Rhaenyra the woman was very proud and stubborn, and prone to twirling her rings while anxious. She styled herself after the warrior-queen [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]], wearing braided coils of hair, although she was not athletic or martial. She was heavy-set and loved luxurious and sumptuous garments. Though Rhaenyra could be charming, she was quick to anger and never forgot a slight. During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], she wore her father's crown.
*'''[[Aegon II]]''': Son of King Viserys I, and half-brother to Rhaenyra. Following the death of their father, he became a rival claimant to the Iron Throne. Although Aegon II prevailed over his sister in the struggle, his nephew (Rhaenyra's son) Aegon III succeeded him to the throne.
*'''[[Aegon III]]''': The eldest son of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]], Aegon III succeeded his uncle, [[Aegon II]], at the conclusion of the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. He came to be known as "Aegon Dragonbane", and was said to have always walked with a great grief that marked him.
*'''[[Daeron I]]''': The eldest son of [[Aegon III]] and the eighth king to sit the [[Iron Throne]]. He ascended to the throne at the age of 14 and is famous for conquering [[Dorne]]. After the conquest there was an uprising in Dorne which he died.
*'''[[Baelor I]]''': A son of [[Aegon III]], Baelor succeeded his brother [[Daeron I]]. He came to be known as "the Blessed" or "the Septon King," as he was a pious man, who had taken vows as a Septon.
*'''[[Viserys II]]''': Brother of [[Aegon III]] and son of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]. During the reign of his nephews Viserys as [[Hand of the King|Hand]] he was instrumental in keeping the realm intact while [[Daeron I|Daeron]] warred and [[Baelor I|Baelor]] prayed.
*[[Daena Targaryen|'''Daena the Defiant''']]: The eldest daughter of [[Aegon III]], Daena was married to her brother [[Baelor I]], but the marriage was never consummated. When Baelor ascended to the Iron Throne, he dissolved their marriage and confined her, along with her sisters, to a section of the Red Keep to avoid sexual temptation. In an attempt to shame her brother, Daena adopted a white dress and vowed to wear it until she was bedded. It backfired, however as Baelor preferred her in white as it made her look pure. Daena and her sisters, Rhaena and Elaena, became known as the "Three Maidens in the Tower," and their prison was soon called the Maidenvault. Prior to her imprisonment, she was athletic and a skilled rider. Daena was a willful woman, and had made several attempts at escape. While imprisoned, she had a secret affair with her cousin, the future [[Aegon IV]], and bore his child. She became known as Daena the Defiant when she refused to name the father of her bastard. Her son grew up to become [[Daemon Blackfyre]], a pretender to the Iron Throne.
*'''[[Aegon IV]]''': Called "the Unworthy," Aegon is remembered as one of the worst kings of the Targaryen dynasty. Handsome in his youth, and an infamous womaniser, he fathered countless bastards on his many mistresses, and legitimised them all on his deathbed, old, fat, and corrupt.
*'''[[Aemon the Dragonknight]]''': The second son of [[Viserys II]], Aemon joined the [[Kingsguard]] at the age of seventeen. Songs speak of his doomed love for his brother's queen, his own sister, [[Naerys Targaryen|Naerys]]. It is rumoured that Prince Aemon was the father of [[Daeron II]] Targaryen. Prince Aemon has been referred to as the noblest knight who ever lived. He defended the honor of his sister, Naerys, against the slanders of the "evil" Ser Morgil. He also won a tournament, disguised as a mystery knight known only as the Knight of Tears, in which he named Naerys Queen of Love and Beauty. He died defending his elder brother and King, [[Aegon IV]], during an assassination attempt by two brothers of House Toyne in retribution for Aemon's execution of their third brother. Prince Aemon bore the [[Valyrian steel]] sword Dark Sister.
*'''[[Naerys Targaryen]]''': The sister and wife of her brother [[Aegon IV]], mother of [[Daeron II]] and reputed beloved of her other brother, [[Aemon the Dragonknight|Ser Aemon the Dragonknight]] of the [[Kingsguard]], who defended her against the slanders of the knight Ser Morgil. Queen Naerys, though famed in romantic songs celebrating the affair between herself and [[Aemon the Dragonknight]], was a delicate woman, gentle and soft. Upon the birth of her son Daeron, she asked Aegon to release her from her marital vows, so she may take holy vows and become a [[Faith of the Seven#Clergy|septa]], though Aegon refused. Doleful and somber, the only two men to ever make her smile or laugh were her son Daeron and brother Aemon. The supposed affair between Queen Naerys and Aemon was used to question the legitimacy of her son, [[Daeron II|Daeron]]. This added support to [[Daemon Blackfyre]]'s insurrection, propelled by Daemon's claim that he was the son of [[Aegon IV]], whereas Daeron was the son of [[Aemon the Dragonknight|Ser Aemon]]. The issue of the dynastic succession developed into the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]].
*'''[[Daeron II]]''': King of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] from [[184 AL]] until [[209 AL]].
*'''[[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]]''': Called "Brightflame", "Brightfire", or "Aerion the Monstrous", this prince is remembered as one of the clearest examples of Targaryen madness. Cruel, vain, and arrogant, he thought himself a dragon in human form. After a disastrous trial of seven instigated by Aerion that took life of Baelor Breakspear, his father Maekar sent Aerion to Lys and the Free Cities, where he remained for some years. Aerion died when he drank a cup of wildfire, believing that it would turn him into a dragon. He left an infant son, who despite his stronger claim to the Iron Throne, was passed over by the Great Council upon the death of Maekar I in favour of Aegon V. He is the primary antagonist in ''[[The Hedge Knight]]''.
*[[Baelor Breakspear]] ([[169 AL]] - [[208 AL]]): The first-born child of King [[Daeron II|Daeron the Good]] and Myriah Martell, Baelor first gained renown for leading the Dornishmen to the Redgrass Field to defeat [[Daemon Blackfyre]]. Baelor was Prince of Dragonstone and heir to the throne, and served as his father's Hand for the later part of his reign; he was the shining hope of the realm with the potential to be a great king. Tragically, Baelor was accidentally slain by his brother [[Maekar I|Maekar]], in a trial by combat brought about by [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]]'s bad behavior. His sons, Valarr and Matarys, and his father followed him to the grave during the [[Great Spring Sickness]].
*'''[[Maekar I]]''': He was youngest son of Daeron II, the Prince of Summerhall. He succeded his childless brother Aerys I.
*'''[[Aegon V]]''': The fourth son of a fourth son, Aegon was called "the Unlikely," and became king only after a Great Council that bypassed a number of candidates earlier in the line of succession, and after his elder brother Aemon refused the throne. He was a strong and handsome man, but also friendly and approachable.
*'''[[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]]''': The daughter of Aegon V and niece to Maester Aemon. She married an unnamed Baratheon lord and had at least one son; Steffon Baratheon. She was the grandmother of [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]], [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] and [[Renly Baratheon]].
*'''[[Jaehaerys II]]''': Second son of Aegon V Targaryen. Jaehaerys II ascended to the Iron Throne in 259 after the deaths of his father and elder brother, Prince Duncan, at Summerhall. Never robust, Jaehaerys II died in 262, reigning only three years.
*'''[[Aerys II]]''' (also called Aerys the Mad, the Mad King, and King Scab): the last member of House Targaryen to sit the Iron Throne, ruling from 262 to 283 AL. His behavior led some of the noble houses to revolt against the Targaryen dynasty. This revolt, known as the [[Robert's Rebellion]], led to the death of Aerys and most of House Targaryen.
*'''[[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]]''': Eldest son of Aerys II, Rhaegar was the Prince of Dragonstone, the heir-apparent to the Iron Throne. Rhaegar disappeared with Lyanna Stark, an act that many people, including Lyanna's family and her betrothed, Robert Baratheon, viewed as an abduction. While the exact nature of their relationship is not currently known, outrage over the act ultimately triggered [[Robert's Rebellion]]. Rhaegar was killed by Robert during that conflict at the Battle of the Trident.

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{{Noble House
| House_name = House Targaryen
| image = [[File:House_Targaryen.PNG|250px|center]]
| Coat_of_arms = Sable, a three headed dragon gules
| Words = "Fire and blood"
| Seat = [[Red Keep]] [[Dragonstone]]
| Current_Lord = Daenerys Targaryen
| Region = [[King's Landing]] [[Dragonstone]] [[Valyria]]
| Title = King Lord of the [[Andals]], the [[Rhoynar]] and the [[First Men]]
| Overlord = none; [[w:sovereign|sovereign]]
| Ancestral_weapon = [[Blackfyre]] [[Dark Sister]]
| Cadet_branch = [[House Blackfyre]]
| Founded_in = 300 years ago in [[Westeros]]
}}

'''House Targaryen''' is a noble family of Valyrian descent that escaped the [[Doom of Valyria|Doom]]. They lived for centuries on the island of Dragonstone until [[Aegon I|Aegon Targaryen]] and his sisters rode their dragons to the conquest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. House Targaryen ruled as the Kings of [[Westeros]] for nearly 300 years, until expelled by [[Robert's Rebellion]]. Their seats were the capital city of [[King's Landing]] and the island castle of [[Dragonstone]].

Their sigil is a three-headed dragon breathing flames, red on black, and their words are "Fire and Blood."

==History, traits and customs==
The Targaryens were not native to [[Westeros]], instead originally hailing from the freehold of [[Valyria]] on the eastern continent. Before the Doom of Valyria, the cataclysmic event that destroyed the ancient civilization, the Targaryens departed for the island citadel of Dragonstone off the Westerosi shore, which was at that time the westernmost Valyrian outpost. The Targaryens then abandoned the Valyrian gods and converted to the Andal faith of the Seven Gods, then the predominant religion in Westeros. A century after that cataclysm, [[Aegon I]], styled the Conqueror, began his conquest of mainland Westeros, landing with dragons and an army (at what would later be called [[King's Landing]]). Six of the seven kingdoms fell before him.

Uniquely among noble Westerosi families, the Targaryens follow the Valyrian practice of incestuous marriage, wedding brother to sister. The phrase "blood of the dragon" refers to a number of typical Targaryen features: silvery-gold (or platinum) hair and violet eyes. Some Targaryens also have a high tolerance of heat, though they are by no means immune to fire.

The Targaryens are known as dragonlords, and seem to be closer to dragons than other men are. Aegon I introduced dragons to Westeros when he conquered it, and dragons were kept and ridden by the Targaryens until the last one perished in the reign of Aegon III Dragonbane.

Probably due to their incestuous practices, the Targaryens are prone to madness; King Jaehaerys II said that with the birth of a new Targaryen the gods tossed a coin to decide whether the child would be great or mad.

===Timeline===

All dates are given relative to Aegon's Landing (AL).

;before ca. -200 AL: House Targaryen relocates to the island of [[Dragonstone]], off the coast of [[Westeros]].
;The Doom of Valyria (ca. -100 AL): The Doom destroys the freehold of Valyria.
;[[The Wars of Conquest]] (ca. 1 AL): Aided by his two sisters and their dragons Vhagar, Meraxes, and Balerion, the armies of Aegon the Conqueror invade the seven kingdoms of Westeros, sparking the Wars of Conquest. In the battle known as the "Field of Fire," Aegon's army conquers the combined forces of the Rock and of the Reach; the three dragons kill nearly four thousand men. Many other kings bend the knee to Aegon, and in the end, only Dorne in the South remains unconquered.
;[[The Dance of Dragons]] (129-131 AL)
: [[Aegon II]]'s claim to the throne is disputed by his elder sister Rhaenyra; both perish in the resulting war.
;Conquest of Dorne (ca. 157 AL)
:Aged 14, Daeron I conquers Dorne, but is unable to hold it.
;[[The Battle of the Redgrass Field]] (196 AL): The first Blackfyre rebellion ends when the rebel Daemon Blackfyre's forces are defeated in the Battle of the Redgrass Field. These events are recounted in ''[[The Sworn Sword]]''.
;[[Tourney at Ashford]] (208 AL)
: [[Baelor Breakspear]] dies from wounds sustained in trial by combat. These events are recounted in ''[[The Hedge Knight]]''.
;Great Spring Sickness (209 AL)
:A plague engulfs large parts of Westeros, killing King Daeron II and his grandsons Valarr and Matarys.
;Great Council (233 AL)
:A great council passes over the infant bastard son of Aerion Brightflame and the idiot daughter of Prince Daeron, crowning Aegon V, the Unlikely.
;[[Robert's Rebellion]] (282-283 AL)
:The Targaryen reign ends when the Robert Baratheon takes the Iron Throne and King Aerys II is killed by his sworn knight [[Jaime Lannister]].

===Dragons===
The Targaryens kept a stable of [[dragon]]s for much of their reign in Westeros. To house their dragons, the family built an immense domed structure in King's Landing called the Dragonpit. New dragons were bred from Aegon's original three, but violent deaths in battle and a growing infirmity in each following generation caused the family's stable to dwindle. The last Targaryen dragon was a deformed and sterile creature that died very young.

It is not clearly understood what caused the last dragons to die out. A legend holds that [[Aegon III]] poisoned them, but Archmaester [[Marwyn]] suggested that the [[Maesters]] were somehow responsible. Other characters have also claimed that raising dragons in enclosed spaces was unnatural and stunted their growth.

==Succession==
{| class="wikitable" ALIGN="right"
|+Targaryen kings
|-
| [[Aegon I]] || [[1 AL]] – [[37 AL]]
|-
| [[Aenys I]] || [[37 AL]] – [[42 AL]]
|-
| [[Maegor I]] || [[42 AL]] – [[48 AL]]
|-
| [[Jaehaerys I]] || [[48 AL]] – [[103 AL]]
|-
| [[Viserys I]] || [[103 AL]] – [[129 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon II]] || [[129 AL]] – [[131 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon III]] || [[131 AL]] - [[157 AL]]
|-
| [[Daeron I]] || [[157 AL]] -[[161 AL]]
|-
| [[Baelor I]] || [[161 AL]] - [[171 AL]]
|-
| [[Viserys II]] || [[171 AL]] - [[172 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon IV]] || [[172 AL]] - [[184 AL]]
|-
| [[Daeron II]] || [[184 AL]] - [[209 AL]]
|-
| [[Aerys I]] || [[209 AL]] - [[221 AL]]
|-
| [[Maekar I]] || [[221 AL]] - [[233 AL]]
|-
| [[Aegon V]] || [[233 AL]] - [[259 AL]]
|-
| [[Jaehaerys II]] || [[259 AL]] - [[262 AL]]
|-
| [[Aerys II]] || [[262 AL]] - [[283 AL]]
|}
===Dance of Dragons===
The first great crisis for the Targaryen dynasty, the Dance of the Dragons, was a civil war between two of the children of King [[Viserys I]]. Viserys had three children by his first queen, a daughter of [[House Arryn]]: two sons who died in infancy and a daughter, [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]]. Lacking a son to succeed him, Viserys began to train Princess Rhaenyra to be his [[w:Heir apparent|heiress-apparent]]. Young Rhaenyra was included in discussions of the affairs of state, and was allowed to participate in meetings of the small council. Many of the nobles took note, and Rhaenyra soon acquired a clique of adherents and supporters.

However, after Viserys's queen died, the king remarried, this time to a [[House Hightower|Hightower]]. The new Hightower queen quickly produced three sons and a daughter, the eldest son named [[Aegon II|Aegon]]. Nonetheless, Rhaenyra's place in the succession seemed undisturbed; Viserys even formalized the succession in his will.

Upon the death of King [[Viserys I]], the Lord Commander of the [[Kingsguard]], Ser Criston Cole, later called 'the Kingmaker', defied the king's will, and crowned Prince Aegon as Aegon II. Ser Criston's motivations for doing so are unclear, but it was reputed that he and Rhaenyra were lovers, and their affair ended badly, adding a personal dimension to the conflict. In any event, many of the lords of the realm were aware of Viserys' wish to have Rhaenyra succeed him as Westeros's first [[queen regnant]], and threw their support behind the princess. Doubtless, many of them were also the same clique who has spent years currying favor with the presumptive future queen. Conversely, Aegon II had the support of many other lords, and a great armed conflict engulfed Westeros.

In circumstances not yet fully revealed, Rhaenyra came to be put to death as a traitor at the hands of her brother Aegon II, who had her eaten by his dragon as her son [[Aegon III|Aegon]] watched. Later still, Aegon II died, and was succeeded by his nephew, Rhaenyra's son, who would reign as Aegon III, also called Aegon Dragonbane.

Since the Dance, House Targaryen has practiced a highly modified version of agnatic primogeniture, placing female claimants in the line of succession behind all possible male ones, even collateral relations. (See also [[Daena the Defiant]], [[Daeron II]])

===House Blackfyre===

{{Further|[[Blackfyre Rebellion]], [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]]}}

One of the biggest threats to the Targaryen line developed out of a dynastic dispute involving the children of King [[Aegon IV]]. The conflict culminated in the establishment of a separate Targaryen branch, House Blackfyre, and open war that divided the realm, known as the Blackfyre Rebellion. Told in flashbacks, it is a major plot point in the novella ''[[The Sworn Sword]]''.

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In addition to having a legtimate son by his wife, Queen Naerys, Aegon IV fathered four highborn bastards, later called the Great Bastards: [[Daemon Blackfyre]], [[Aegor Rivers]], [[Shiera Seastar]] and [[Brynden Rivers]]. On his deathbed he legitimized them, placing them in the line of succession, albeit after Daeron, his heir-apparent, who later ruled as King [[Daeron II]]. Complicating matters, Daeron was rumoured to have been fathered by Aegon's brother [[Aemon the Dragonknight]], casting doubts over his legitimacy and right to rule.

King Daeron was a cultured, scholarly man and reigned over a sophisticated court, attended by [[maesters]] and learned men, which was perceived as effete and overly-refined, not pleasing to many of his more martial courtiers and nobles. His marriage to the [[Dorne|Dornish]] princess Myriah [[House Martell|Martell]] introduced foreign influences and manners to the court, further adding to the displeasure with his reign.

The oldest of the Great Bastards, Daemon, was seen by many as the better man and potentially a better king; he was also a Targaryen on both sides, since his mother was the infamous daughter of [[Aegon III]], [[Daena the Defiant]]. When Daemon was 14, Aegon IV had presented him with Blackfyre, the ancestral [[Valyrian steel]] sword of Targaryen kings, strengthening the perception by some that Aegon intended him to be his true heir. After his father's death, Daemon took the surname Blackfyre, and eventually rose in rebellion against King Daeron, aided by his half-brother Aegor and many other noble houses. The rebellion ended at the battle of Redgrass Field, with the deaths of Daemon Blackfyre and his twin sons, Aegon and Aemon. Daemon left other children, and House Blackfyre continued to be a threat to the main Targaryen line until the last pretender was slain in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]].

===Great Council===
A series of circumstances culminating in a Great Council in 233 AL led to the crowning of [[Aegon V]], called “The Unlikely” for being the fourth son of a fourth son and at some time very far down the line of succession.

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King Daeron II's heir, Prince [[Baelor Breakspear]], had perished in an accident during a [[Trial of Seven]], leaving his eldest son Valarr to inherit the crown. However a plague in 209 AL, the [[Great Spring Sickness]], killed King Daeron and both of Baelor's sons, Valarr and Matarys. This in turn left Daeron's second son Aerys to inherit. King Aerys I left no issue, and the crown was passed to his youngest brother Maekar, who reigned as King [[Maekar I]], the fourth son of King Daeron II. At the death of Maekar, his three oldest sons were disqualified for a number of reasons. His oldest, Daeron, called Daeron the Drunk, was a dissolute whore-monger who died of a sexually transmitted pox, and left only a feeble-witted daughter as a possible heir. His second son, [[Aerion Brightflame]], had died as a result of drinking wildfire in the mistaken belief it would turn him into a dragon.

A Great Council passed over Daeron's daughter and the infant son of Aerion Brightflame (presumably due to the memory of his father's cruelty and mental instability). Maekar I's third son, Aemon, had at that time already taken maester's vows, forswearing his inheritance. Though pressured to accept the crown, he refused and joined the Night's Watch, taking a second set of vows that separated him from his birthright.

Hence the crown was passed on to the last son, Aegon, the fourth son of a fourth son, who was crowned as Aegon V, called Aegon the Unlikely.

==Targaryens in ''A Song of Ice and Fire==

*'''[[Viserys Targaryen]]''': Second son of [[Aerys II]], Viserys fled [[Westeros]] along with his sister Daenerys, and spent the next fifteen years wandering the [[Free Cities]]. He died on Vaes Dothrak by the word of [[Khal Drogo]].
*'''[[Daenerys Targaryen]]''': Exiled with her brother Viserys after the fall of the Targaryens, Daenerys Targaryen plans to reclaim [[Westeros]] in the future.
*'''[[Maester Aemon]]''': The Maester of [[Castle Black]] and trusted councilor of the [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Commander]].

==Historical Targaryens==

*'''[[Aegon I]]''': The founding member of the Targaryen dynasty and conqueror of Westeros, he earned the name "Aegon the Conqueror" and "Aegon the Dragon". He founded [[Kings Landind]] and was the first of the Targaryen dynasty who ruled Westeros for almost 300 years.
*[[Visenya Targaryen|'''Visenya''']]: The older of [[Aegon I]]'s sisters, Visenya was apt to dress as a warrior, with her hair in braided coils or bound in rings, and wielded a [[Valyrian steel]] sword named Dark Sister, crafted for a woman's hand and its whereabout are now unknown. During the [[War of Conquest]], she rode a dragon in battle. She was a passionate, temperamental woman. She was the mother of [[Maegor I|Maegor the Cruel]].
*[[Rhaenys Targaryen|'''Rhaenys''']]: The younger of [[Aegon I]]'s sisters, Rhaenys was more typically feminine than her sister, and less volatile. She also participated in the [[War of Conquest]] by riding a dragon in battle. She was the mother of [[Aenys I]], and it was her line of progeny that comprised the bulk of the Targaryen dynasty.
*'''[[Aenys I]]''': The son of [[Aegon I]] and [[Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys]], he became king after his father. Despite having at least one son, Jaehaerys (later King [[Jaehaerys I]]), he was succeeded by his notoriously brutal half-brother/cousin [[Maegor I|Maegor the Cruel]], who had served as his Hand during his reign.
*'''[[Maegor I]]''': The son of [[Aegon I]] and [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]], Maegor was the younger brother of [[Aenys I]] and was his Hand during his rule. Maegor had constructed Maegor's Holdfast. He died without having children and was succeded by his nephew [[Jaehaerys I]]
*'''[[Jaehaerys I]]''':The first-born child of [[Aenys I|King Aenys I]] who became king upon the death of his brutal uncle [[Maegor the Cruel]], Jaehaerys was renowned for his wisdom and for negotiating a peace with the Faith, earning himself the name 'The Conciliator.' Jahaerys ruled for over five decades and brought to the realm a time of great peace, aided by his beloved sister, the adored [[queen consort]], Good Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen|Alysanne]].
*[[Alysanne Targaryen|'''Alysanne''']]: The wife and sister of King [[Jaehaerys I]], known as Good Queen Alysanne. She enjoyed riding her dragon to remote portions of Westeros and convinced her husband to abolish the First Night privilege of the nobles. Alysanne was also responsible for gifting the Night Watch with the "[[New Gift]]". One of the castles, Snowgate, was renamed Queensgate in her honor. Alysanne lived into old age with her husband and was renowned for her charities.
*'''[[Viserys I]]''': The son and heir of [[Jaehaerys I]] and Good Queen Alysanne. He groomed the only surviving child of his first marriage, Rhaenyra to succeed him. Years afterward, however, he remarried and got three sons. Although Rhaenyra remained his designated successor, upon his death, a dynastic struggle occurred between his two children that would later be termed the [[Dance of Dragons]].
*[[Rhaenyra Targaryen|'''Rhaenyra''']]: The first-born child of King Viserys I, and for a period the heiress-presumptive of her father. She was groomed by her father to be the first ruling queen of Westeros, and acquired a clique of flattering courtiers. In her later adolescence, her father remarried, and begat several sons, the eldest named Aegon. On the death of her father, Ser Criston Cole of the [[Kingsguard]] defied King Viserys's will and crowned her younger half-brother Aegon as [[Aegon II]], thus setting off the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. Ultimately, [[Aegon II]] prevailed and had Rhaenyra fed to his dragon as her son Aegon watched. In time, Rhaenyra's son Aegon would succeed his uncle as King [[Aegon III]]. Rhaenyra the woman was very proud and stubborn, and prone to twirling her rings while anxious. She styled herself after the warrior-queen [[Visenya Targaryen|Visenya]], wearing braided coils of hair, although she was not athletic or martial. She was heavy-set and loved luxurious and sumptuous garments. Though Rhaenyra could be charming, she was quick to anger and never forgot a slight. During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], she wore her father's crown.
*'''[[Aegon II]]''': Son of King Viserys I, and half-brother to Rhaenyra. Following the death of their father, he became a rival claimant to the Iron Throne. Although Aegon II prevailed over his sister in the struggle, his nephew (Rhaenyra's son) Aegon III succeeded him to the throne.
*'''[[Aegon III]]''': The eldest son of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]], Aegon III succeeded his uncle, [[Aegon II]], at the conclusion of the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. He came to be known as "Aegon Dragonbane", and was said to have always walked with a great grief that marked him.
*'''[[Daeron I]]''': The eldest son of [[Aegon III]] and the eighth king to sit the [[Iron Throne]]. He ascended to the throne at the age of 14 and is famous for conquering [[Dorne]]. After the conquest there was an uprising in Dorne which he died.
*'''[[Baelor I]]''': A son of [[Aegon III]], Baelor succeeded his brother [[Daeron I]]. He came to be known as "the Blessed" or "the Septon King," as he was a pious man, who had taken vows as a Septon.
*'''[[Viserys II]]''': Brother of [[Aegon III]] and son of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]. During the reign of his nephews Viserys as [[Hand of the King|Hand]] he was instrumental in keeping the realm intact while [[Daeron I|Daeron]] warred and [[Baelor I|Baelor]] prayed.
*[[Daena Targaryen|'''Daena the Defiant''']]: The eldest daughter of [[Aegon III]], Daena was married to her brother [[Baelor I]], but the marriage was never consummated. When Baelor ascended to the Iron Throne, he dissolved their marriage and confined her, along with her sisters, to a section of the Red Keep to avoid sexual temptation. In an attempt to shame her brother, Daena adopted a white dress and vowed to wear it until she was bedded. It backfired, however as Baelor preferred her in white as it made her look pure. Daena and her sisters, Rhaena and Elaena, became known as the "Three Maidens in the Tower," and their prison was soon called the Maidenvault. Prior to her imprisonment, she was athletic and a skilled rider. Daena was a willful woman, and had made several attempts at escape. While imprisoned, she had a secret affair with her cousin, the future [[Aegon IV]], and bore his child. She became known as Daena the Defiant when she refused to name the father of her bastard. Her son grew up to become [[Daemon Blackfyre]], a pretender to the Iron Throne.
*'''[[Aegon IV]]''': Called "the Unworthy," Aegon is remembered as one of the worst kings of the Targaryen dynasty. Handsome in his youth, and an infamous womaniser, he fathered countless bastards on his many mistresses, and legitimised them all on his deathbed, old, fat, and corrupt.
*'''[[Aemon the Dragonknight]]''': The second son of [[Viserys II]], Aemon joined the [[Kingsguard]] at the age of seventeen. Songs speak of his doomed love for his brother's queen, his own sister, [[Naerys Targaryen|Naerys]]. It is rumoured that Prince Aemon was the father of [[Daeron II]] Targaryen. Prince Aemon has been referred to as the noblest knight who ever lived. He defended the honor of his sister, Naerys, against the slanders of the "evil" Ser Morgil. He also won a tournament, disguised as a mystery knight known only as the Knight of Tears, in which he named Naerys Queen of Love and Beauty. He died defending his elder brother and King, [[Aegon IV]], during an assassination attempt by two brothers of House Toyne in retribution for Aemon's execution of their third brother. Prince Aemon bore the [[Valyrian steel]] sword Dark Sister.
*'''[[Naerys Targaryen]]''': The sister and wife of her brother [[Aegon IV]], mother of [[Daeron II]] and reputed beloved of her other brother, [[Aemon the Dragonknight|Ser Aemon the Dragonknight]] of the [[Kingsguard]], who defended her against the slanders of the knight Ser Morgil. Queen Naerys, though famed in romantic songs celebrating the affair between herself and [[Aemon the Dragonknight]], was a delicate woman, gentle and soft. Upon the birth of her son Daeron, she asked Aegon to release her from her marital vows, so she may take holy vows and become a [[Faith of the Seven#Clergy|septa]], though Aegon refused. Doleful and somber, the only two men to ever make her smile or laugh were her son Daeron and brother Aemon. The supposed affair between Queen Naerys and Aemon was used to question the legitimacy of her son, [[Daeron II|Daeron]]. This added support to [[Daemon Blackfyre]]'s insurrection, propelled by Daemon's claim that he was the son of [[Aegon IV]], whereas Daeron was the son of [[Aemon the Dragonknight|Ser Aemon]]. The issue of the dynastic succession developed into the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]].
*'''[[Daeron II]]''': King of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] from [[184 AL]] until [[209 AL]].
*'''[[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]]''': Called "Brightflame", "Brightfire", or "Aerion the Monstrous", this prince is remembered as one of the clearest examples of Targaryen madness. Cruel, vain, and arrogant, he thought himself a dragon in human form. After a disastrous trial of seven instigated by Aerion that took life of Baelor Breakspear, his father Maekar sent Aerion to Lys and the Free Cities, where he remained for some years. Aerion died when he drank a cup of wildfire, believing that it would turn him into a dragon. He left an infant son, who despite his stronger claim to the Iron Throne, was passed over by the Great Council upon the death of Maekar I in favour of Aegon V. He is the primary antagonist in ''[[The Hedge Knight]]''.
*[[Baelor Breakspear]] ([[169 AL]] - [[208 AL]]): The first-born child of King [[Daeron II|Daeron the Good]] and Myriah Martell, Baelor first gained renown for leading the Dornishmen to the Redgrass Field to defeat [[Daemon Blackfyre]]. Baelor was Prince of Dragonstone and heir to the throne, and served as his father's Hand for the later part of his reign; he was the shining hope of the realm with the potential to be a great king. Tragically, Baelor was accidentally slain by his brother [[Maekar I|Maekar]], in a trial by combat brought about by [[Aerion Targaryen|Aerion]]'s bad behavior. His sons, Valarr and Matarys, and his father followed him to the grave during the [[Great Spring Sickness]].
*'''[[Maekar I]]''': He was youngest son of Daeron II, the Prince of Summerhall. He succeded his childless brother Aerys I.
*'''[[Aegon V]]''': The fourth son of a fourth son, Aegon was called "the Unlikely," and became king only after a Great Council that bypassed a number of candidates earlier in the line of succession, and after his elder brother Aemon refused the throne. He was a strong and handsome man, but also friendly and approachable.
*'''[[Rhaelle Targaryen|Rhaelle]]''': The daughter of Aegon V and niece to Maester Aemon. She married an unnamed Baratheon lord and had at least one son; Steffon Baratheon. She was the grandmother of [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]], [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] and [[Renly Baratheon]].
*'''[[Jaehaerys II]]''': Second son of Aegon V Targaryen. Jaehaerys II ascended to the Iron Throne in 259 after the deaths of his father and elder brother, Prince Duncan, at Summerhall. Never robust, Jaehaerys II died in 262, reigning only three years.
*'''[[Aerys II]]''' (also called Aerys the Mad, the Mad King, and King Scab): the last member of House Targaryen to sit the Iron Throne, ruling from 262 to 283 AL. His behavior led some of the noble houses to revolt against the Targaryen dynasty. This revolt, known as the [[Robert's Rebellion]], led to the death of Aerys and most of House Targaryen.
*'''[[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]]''': Eldest son of Aerys II, Rhaegar was the Prince of Dragonstone, the heir-apparent to the Iron Throne. Rhaegar disappeared with Lyanna Stark, an act that many people, including Lyanna's family and her betrothed, Robert Baratheon, viewed as an abduction. While the exact nature of their relationship is not currently known, outrage over the act ultimately triggered [[Robert's Rebellion]]. Rhaegar was killed by Robert during that conflict at the Battle of the Trident.

==References and sources==
{{EnWP|House Targaryen}}

[[Category:Noble houses|Targaryen]]
[[Category:Houses from the Blackwater Bay|Targaryen]]
[[Category:House Targaryen|*]]

Braavos

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'''Braavos''' is a [[Free Cities|Free City]] that covers a hundred small islands clustered around a lagoon in the [[narrow sea]]. It is seen as the greatest and most powerful of the Nine Free Cities. The Sealord of Braavos rules the city and is served by a champion known as the [[First Sword]].

==History==
Unlike the other Free Cities, Braavos was never a [[Valyria]]n colony, but was instead founded 500 years before [[Aegon's Landing]] by refugees fleeing Valyrian expansion. For centuries it was called the Secret City and remained relatively unknown to the rest of the world. It became publicly revealed after the [[Doom of Valyria]], roughly 400 years after its founding. The city is sometimes called the Bastard Son of Valyria.

==City layout==
The city is dominated by a massive stone statue called the Titan of Braavos, similar to the [[w:Colossus of Rhodes]], which serves as a lighted beacon, watchtower, and fortress. The Titan and a massive fleet defend the city in place of traditional city walls. Braavos is filled with temples to all religions. Even gods that have no more followers are honored in a temple called the Warrens. The [[Moonsingers]], who led the original Braavosi refugees to the islands, have the largest and most popular temple. Another temple of note is the House of Black and White, the headquarters of the [[Faceless Men]]

==Culture==
Braavos has a seafaring trade culture. Its merchant ships sail to many distant lands, and the [[Iron Bank]] lends money to foreign nations, including the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. Braavosi culture has created a unique form of swordfighting, called Water Dancing, that is suitable for shipboard conflicts. The style is a refined form of fencing in which the practitioner stands sideways and wields a slender blade. Pugnacious [[bravos]] fill the city, frequently dueling to display their skill.

==References and sources==
{{EnWP|Free Cities (A Song of Ice and Fire)}}

[[Category:Free Cities]]
[[Category:Places in the narrow sea]]

Battle of the Trident

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The '''Battle of the Trident''' was the battle that ultimately determined the outcome of [[Robert's Rebellion]]. The battle was fought between Rebel and Royal troops at the ford over the Trident. It ended in a victory for the rebels

==Background==
After the defeat at [[Battle of the Bells|Stoney Sept]] [[Aerys II]] had realised that the Rebellion was a major threat to the Targaryens. Gracelessly he reminded the [[House Martell|Martells]] that Elia Martell was in his might and demanded that they sent him an army. Dorne sent and army of 10.000 men of which Lewyn Martell got the command. In the same time [[Barristan Selmy]] was sent to gather the scattered forces of [[Jon Conninton]]. 

Crown prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] who had not fought in the war arrived back in Kingslanding. He persuaded his father to ask [[Tywin Lannister]] for help.
It is noteworthy to mention that the army of the Reach under command of Targaryen loyalists remained before [[Storm's End]].

The army of the royals numbered some 40.000 men. Under command of Rhaegar they marched to the Trident as is was the route most likely to be taken by the rebels.

==Opposing armies==
===Rebel army===
The army of the rebels consisted of:
* Probably all forces of the northern houses
* Almost all forces of the Vale. A few houses had remained loyal to the Targaryens
* Forces of the Riverlands. The Riverlands had been divided during the war. [[House Tully]] and a lot of other houses had taken the side of the rebels. Other houses, some with personal ties to the Targaryens had taken up the royal cause. [[House Frey]] had not committed their army.
* Some Stormlords. In the Stormlands some houses had also taken the side of the Targaryens. In battle against them and against the army of the Reach a lot of soldiers must have died. Besides there remained some soldiers in Storm's end. Because of this the Stormland contingent must have been small.
Total some 35.000.

===Royal Army===
The army of the royals consisted of:
* 10.000 men of Dorne
* Survivors of the [[Battle of the Bells]]. They consisted probably of loyal Riverland and Vale Houses.
* Houses of Kingslanding and surroundings.

It is said that the royal army was larger, but that the rebels were more battle hardened.

==The Battle==
The Battle took place at the Crossing of the Green Fork of the Trident. During the battle Robert met Rhaegar in personal combat. The fight and the battle was decided when Robert killed Rhaegar with a blow of his warhammer. The blow was so hard that the armour of Rhaegar was smashed and the rubies in the armour fell out it. The soldiers from booth sides immediately tried get them.
After Rhaegar’s dead the Royal army broke.

===Casualties===
* [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
* [[Lewyn Martell]]
* [[House Darry|Jon Darry]]

==Aftermath==
The victory was the decision in the war. The way to [[King's Landing]] was now open for the rebel while the [[Siege of Storm's End]] was of no importance for the outcome of the war.
Robert had been wounded during the battle and gave [[Eddard Stark]] the command of the army. Eddard raced south to find that King's Landing had already been taken by the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]].
[[Category:Battles|Trident]]

Battle of the Trident

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The '''Battle of the Trident''' was the battle that ultimately determined the outcome of [[Robert's Rebellion]]. The battle was fought between Rebel and Royal troops at the ford over the Trident. It ended in a victory for the rebels

==Background==
After the defeat at [[Battle of the Bells|Stoney Sept]] [[Aerys II]] had realised that the Rebellion was a major threat to the Targaryens. Gracelessly he reminded the [[House Martell|Martells]] that Elia Martell was in his might and demanded that they sent him an army. Dorne sent and army of 10.000 men of which Lewyn Martell got the command. In the same time [[Barristan Selmy]] was sent to gather the scattered forces of [[Jon Conninton]]. 

Crown prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] who had not fought in the war arrived back in Kingslanding. He persuaded his father to ask [[Tywin Lannister]] for help.
It is noteworthy to mention that the army of the Reach under command of Targaryen loyalists remained before [[Storm's End]].

The army of the royals numbered some 40.000 men. Under command of Rhaegar they marched to the Trident as is was the route most likely to be taken by the rebels.

==Opposing armies==
===Rebel army===
The army of the rebels consisted of:
* Probably all forces of the northern houses
* Almost all forces of the Vale. A few houses had remained loyal to the Targaryens
* Forces of the Riverlands. The Riverlands had been divided during the war. [[House Tully]] and a lot of other houses had taken the side of the rebels. Other houses, some with personal ties to the Targaryens had taken up the royal cause. [[House Frey]] had not committed their army.
* Some Stormlords. In the Stormlands some houses had also taken the side of the Targaryens. In battle against them and against the army of the Reach a lot of soldiers must have died. Besides there remained some soldiers in Storm's end. Because of this the Stormland contingent must have been small.
Total some 35.000.

===Royal Army===
The army of the royals consisted of:
* 10.000 men of Dorne
* Survivors of the [[Battle of the Bells]]. They consisted probably of loyal Riverland and Vale Houses.
* Houses of Kingslanding and surroundings.

It is said that the royal army was larger, but that the rebels were more battle hardened.

==The Battle==
The Battle took place at the Crossing of the Green Fork of the Trident. During the battle Robert met Rhaegar in personal combat. The fight and the battle was decided when Robert killed Rhaegar with a blow of his warhammer. The blow was so hard that the armour of Rhaegar was smashed and the rubies in the armour fell out it. The soldiers from booth sides immediately tried get them.
After Rhaegar’s dead the Royal army broke.

===Casualties===
* [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
* [[Lewyn Martell]]
* [[House Darry|Jon Darry]]

==Aftermath==
The victory was the decision in the war. The way to [[King's Landing]] was now open for the rebel while the [[Siege of Storm’s End]] was of no importance for the outcome of the war.
Robert had been wounded during the battle and gave [[Eddard Stark]] the command of the army. Eddard raced south to find that King's Landing had already been taken by the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]].
[[Category:Battles|Trident]]

War of the Five Kings

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The '''War of the Five Kings''' is a war that takes place after the death of King [[Robert Baratheon]]. It resulted from three people, [[Joffrey Baratheon]], [[Stannis Baratheon]], and [[Renly Baratheon]], claiming the [[Iron Throne]], and two people, [[Robb Stark]] and [[Balon Greyjoy]], attempting to secede their lands from the [[Seven Kingdoms]].

==Causes==
The death of [[Jon Arryn]], Robert's first [[Hand of the King]], is arguably the first significant development. Arryn took sick unexpectedly and died within a few days. Stannis Baratheon fled [[Kings_landing|King's Landing]] fearing for his family’s safety and believing Jon was murdered for knowing the truth: that the royal children were, in fact, bastard children of an incestuous union between [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] and her brother [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]. Robert traveled north to [[Winterfell]] to ask his friend [[Eddard Stark]] to become his new Hand. [[Lysa Arryn]] sent a coded letter to her sister [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]], Eddard's wife, claiming that the Lannisters had her husband murdered. Catelyn convinced her husband to go south and investigate as Hand. During the King's trip to Winterfell, [[Bran Stark]], Eddard and Catelyn's son, had seen the queen and her brother having sex while climbing the walls of the castle. Jaime Lannister threw the child from the tower to ensure that the secret died with him, but the boy survived, lingering in a coma. Some days after the King and Hand had left, a hired assassin came to kill the still-comatose lad, but was prevented from doing so by the boy's pet [[direwolf]]. Lady Catelyn elected to go south to inform her husband of the attack.

When she arrived in King's Landing, she was met by her old friend, [[Petyr Baelish]], who told her that the hired assassin's dagger had belonged to [[Tyrion Lannister]], another brother of the queen. This was a lie, but neither Catelyn nor Eddard suspected it. Eddard told his wife to return home. While on the return journey, she encountered Tyrion at a roadside inn, and had him arrested for the attack on Bran. She took him to her sister in the [[Vale]], where Tyrion faced trial by combat for his alleged crimes. He won his freedom, but the mere fact of his arrest had inflamed tensions with house Lannister. Eddard also investigated Jon Arryn's death and found out the truth about Cersei's children. Eddard revealed his knowledge to the queen, ordering her to go into exile with her children. Instead, Cersei had Robert given unusually potent wine, while he was on a hunt. While in this inebriated state, he was mauled by a boar. The dying king ordered that Eddard serve as his regent until Joffrey came of age, but Eddard sent a letter offering Stannis the throne, as Stannis was the rightful heir. The queen learned of Eddard's plot and had him arrested and imprisoned. Sensing a power struggle, Renly Baratheon and [[Loras Tyrell]] fled King’s Landing. Learning of Eddard's arrest, his son and heir [[Robb Stark]] called his father's armies together and marched south. Although there was only one king in the realm, the newly-crowned King Joffrey, the War of the Five Kings had begun.

===Battles of Lannister, Tully and Stark===
* '''Battle of Golden Tooth.''' Jaime Lannister led some 15,000 men against the defensive encampment of 4,000 men east of Golden Tooth, under the command of Lord Vance and Lord Clement Piper. Jaime’s host won an easy victory. Lord Vance and Lord Darry were killed while Lord Piper led the survivors back to [[Riverrun]]. The new Lord Karyl Vance also led some survivors away to attack the Lannister supply lines.
* '''Battle of Riverrun.''' [[Edmure Tully]] was training an army of some 16,000 levies near [[Riverrun]], when Jaime Lannister’s host attacked. Jaime won another easy victory. Edmure was captured along with many of his bannermen and Lord Tytos Blackwood led the survivors into Riverrun as Jaime’s host besieged the castle.
*'''Battle of Mummer's Ford and the Brotherhood without Banners.*''' Tywin Lannister had Gregor Clegane ravage some of the countryside in the Riverlands. At the request of Ser Marq Piper and Ser Karyl Vance, Eddard agreed to send a force to deal with Clegane and bring him to justice. However, Ned's leg was broken by an altercation with Jaime Lannister and he could not lead himself. Tywin was hoping for an ambush that would give him Ned so he could trade him for Tyrion. Ned named[[Beric Dondarrion]] to lead the force and sent [[Thoros of Myr]], Lord Raymun Darry, Ser Gladden Wylde and Lord Lothar Mallory along with Alyn of Winterfell from his own guard to fight alongside him. The force numbered 120 not including Piper and Vance's men. Once word reached them of the Battle of Golden Tooth, Piper and Vance left on their own to attack the Lannister supply lines and help break the siege of Riverrun. Sometime after the beginning of the siege, Tywin brought his forces numbering 20,000 into the Riverlands. As Beric crossed the Mummer's Ford, Tywin and Gregor attacked from all sides, killing Gladden Wylde and Lothar Mallory. Gregor himself killed Raymun and mortally wounded Beric. Thoros and Alyn rallied the survivors and escaped. Thoros inadvertinty ressurected Beric while performing burial services for him. Beric and Thoros continued to lead the remaining men against Gregor and the Lannisters. After the death of Eddard, the group became an outlaw organization called the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]].
*'''Conquering the Riverlands.''' Tywin Lannister led an army of 20,000 men north from the Golden Road to travel across the Trident conquering the Riverlord’s holdfasts of all but the Twins, Riverrun and Seaguard. Tywin took Ravenhall, as Lord Tytos Blackwood was trapped in Riverrun. Lady Shella Whent yields [[Harrenhal]] as she had no soldiers to defend it. Gregor Clegane led attacks that burnt out the Pipers and Brackens. In this campaign Ser Cedric Payne was killed, therefore leaving Podrick Payne, his squire with Ser Lorimer the Belly. [[Kevan Lannister]] had Lorimer hanged for stealing from the camp supplies and had Podrick transferred over to be Tyrion's squire.
*'''Battle of the Green Fork.''' Lord Tywin’s army met its first real opposition as [[House Stark]] entered the war on behalf of [[House Tully]]. [[Roose Bolton]] planned a night attack, leading roughly 16,000 men, however Addam Marbrand’s outriders saw them coming and roused Tywin’s army in time to prepare for battle. Tywin’s host won a bloody victory but realized the battle was only a diversion, as Robb Stark, having won House Frey to his cause, split his forces, crossing the river with his cavalry. Lord Halys Hornwood and Ser Pate of the Blue Fork were killed, Lord Medgar Cerwyn was captured but died later from a wound taken, other captives taken were Harrion Karstark, Ser Wylis Manderly, Ser Donnel Locke, Ser Jared Frey, Ser Hosteen Frey, Ser Danwell Frey and Ronel Rivers.

*'''Battle of the Whispering Wood.''' Having split his cavalry from his main force prior to the Battle of the Green Fork, Robb Stark forged an alliance with House Frey in order to cross the river and gain fresh troops. Resupplied, he brought these forces to bear against those besieging Riverrun, first attacking the northernmost camp led by Jaime Lannister in a surprise night raid. As Jaime and his forces were caught asleep and completely off guard, the battle quickly became a slaughter. Seeing the battle was lost, Jaime attempted to cut his way to Robb Stark, hoping that the death of the northern leader would create chaos and confusion in the northmen. He slew many in the attempt, including several members of Robb's personal bodyguard, but was captured before he could succeed.

*'''Battle of the Camps.''' The night after the Whispering Wood, [[Brynden Tully]] led a force against the sleeping, leaderless north camp at Riverrun and quickly defeated them. Lord Andros Brax led his men in the west camp to cross the river, however most of their rafts were destroy by the defenders of Riverrun. Those that reached the northern side were easily defeated by Ser Bryden. Robb then attacked the west camp with the remainder of his men. Seeing Robb’s attack, Lord Tytos Blackwood also attacked the west camp. Ser Forley Prester led the remaining south camp back to Golden Tooth.

===The crowning of kings===
During this time in the war, various men began crowning themselves kings. First was [[Renly Baratheon]], who was declared King of the Seven Kingdoms the by his bannermen of the Stormlands and [[House Tyrell]] after his wedding to [[Margaery Tyrell]], believing he was better suited to the [[Iron Throne]] than either his nephew Joffrey or elder brother Stannis. Next was Robb Stark, who was declared King of the North and the Riverlands by his bannermen and House Tully, who did not want to submit to a Lannister-backed reign. The third king was [[Stannis Baratheon]], who was declared king by his few bannermen, feeling it was his duty to take the Iron Throne as King Robert’s closest relative, given the illegitimacy of Robert's children. Last was [[Balon Greyjoy]], who declared himself King of the Isles by his bannermen in an attempt to secede from the Seven Kingdoms and ravage the mainland.

*'''Reclaiming the Trident.''' King Robb gave his Riverlords leave to reclaim their lands. Tytos Blackwood reclaimed Raventree as the Lannister men fled and scorched the land. Jonos Bracken reclaimed Stone Hedge after a fierce battle costing the life of his nephew and heir Hendry. Darry bannermen also reclaimed Darry for their young Lord Lyman Darry. Karyl Vance and Marq Piper took riding parties to attack Lannister foragers. Much later, the other bannermen were also able to reclaim their holdfasts as the Lannisters retreated.
*'''Sack of Darry''' Gregor Clegane attacked the castle with his fierce company. After his victory over the garrison, he had the entire household put to the sword, including the young Lord Lyman.

*'''Battle of Moat Cailin.''' [[Victarion Greyjoy]] led the entire Iron Fleet of a hundred ships up the Saltspear Bay to descend upon the 400 men left to defend the North in the [[Neck]]. Attacking from the north, the natural defenses of the keep were useless and the Northmen were easily defeated by the ironmen.
*'''Battle of Deepwood Motte.''' [[Asha Greyjoy]] led a dozen ships around Sea Dragon’s Point in the far north to attack the small wooden keep of House Glover located just off the coast. The keep was easily overrun by the ironmen, making captives of Sybell Glover, her young children Gawen and Erena, and Larence Snow, the ward of Galbert Glover.
*'''Battle of Stony Shore.''' [[Theon Greyjoy]] led eight ships in raiding along the Stony Shore. Benfred Tallhart led an undisciplined company he had dubbed the Young Hares to deal with the raiders. Theon ambushed this company, killing them all, while the only ironmen casualty was Todric, killed by Theon after the battle.
*'''Battle of Torrhen’s Square.''' [[Dagmar Cleftjaw]] was commanded to besiege the small keep by Theon in a ruse to draw out [[Rodrik Cassel]] and the guards of Winterfell. Rodrik arrived as planned to lift the siege, easily defeating the ironmen, only to hear that Winterfell had fallen in his absence.

*'''Battle of Winterfell.''' Theon Greyjoy descended on the few remaining guards with only twenty men, storming the castle at night and conquering the mighty castle with ease. Theon declared himself the Prince of Winterfell and took [[Ramsay Bolton]], in the disguise of "Reek", as a retainer. [[Bran Stark]], [[Rickon Stark]], [[Little Walder Frey]], [[Big Walder Frey]], [[Meera Reed]], [[Jojen Reed]] and Beth Cassel were all kept as hostages. However, Brandon, Rickon, Jojen and Meera escaped. To avoid embarrassment, Theon had Ramsay kill two boys in place of the Starks and announced to the world that they were dead.

*'''[[Battle of Oxcross]].''' [[Stafford Lannister]] was charged to raise a new Lannister army after the defeat at Riverrun. Having no fear of being attacked in the Westlands, he posted few sentries. One night during their training, Brynden Tully quietly killed the sentries, and Robb’s army took the host by surprise, winning Robb an easy victory and badly bleeding the Lannister host. Stafford was killed by [[Rickard Karstark]] and Rupert Brax was also killed. Lymond Vikary and Antario Jast as well as Martyn Lannister were captured. There was a report that Lord Crakehall was killed but this seems inaccurate as Lord Roland Crakehall appears alive after the Battle of the Blackwater. On the North’s side, [[Stevron Frey]] was wounded and died three days later.
*'''Battle of Ashmark.''' After Oxcross, King Robb’s army fell on the nearby keep of [[House Marbrand]]. The keep was easily sacked and the castellan was killed.

*'''Siege of Storm’s End.''' Stannis Baratheon, realizing he did not have the strength to sack King’s Landing, besieged his brother’s castle with his 5,000 men. Hearing of this, Renly marched his mounted forces of 20,000 from Bitterbridge to deal with his brother. After a failed parlay where neither would yield, Stannis offered his younger brother the night to reconsider before fighting the battle at dawn. While preparing for battle, Renly was killed by a shadow, ending the battle before it began. Many of Renly’s bannermen now swore allegiance to Stannis; however, [[Cortnay Penrose]] refused to yield the Storm's End, partially because the safety of his ward, [[Edric Storm]], a bastard son of [[Robert Baratheon]], could not be guaranteed. [[Loras Tyrell]], [[Randyll Tarly]], Mathis Rowan, and Arwyn Oakheart refused to give allegiance and fled to Bitterbridge. Late one night, [[Davos Seaworth]] rowed [[Melisandre]] past the castle walls, where she summoned a shadow that went forth to kill Cortnay. After his death, the castle submitted to Stannis.
*'''Battle of the Fords.''' Tywin Lannister, hearing of King Robb’s victories in the Westerlands, marched his armies from Harrenhal, intent on reclaiming his lands. Edmure Tully, not wanting Tywin to cross the Trident un-bloodied, placed an army of 13,000 men along key fords of the Red Fork. After sending many small forces trying to test the defenses, Tywin had his men attack in force at a dozen places. The most heated battle was at Stone Mill, where Edmure turned back Gregor Clegane’s men. Gregor was wounded from a dozen arrows and Leo Lefford drowned. The other Lannister forces were also defeated and Robert Brax was killed. [[Lyle Crakehall]], called the Strongboar, was captured.

*'''Sack of Harrenhal.''' Roose Bolton was ordered to take Harrenhal after Tywin, who went marching west, left [[Amory Lorch]] as castellan of 200 men. After joining with Halman Tallhart’s company from the Twins, Bolton's host marched down toward the castle. [[Vargo Hoat]], the commander of the [[Brave Companions]], reportedly gave battle to Roose’s vanguard at the Ruby Ford, capturing its commander Robett Glover, Aenys Frey and 100 lesser prisoners. However, the Northmen were quickly freed by [[Arya Stark]] with the help of [[Jaqen H'ghar]], [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]]. At the same time, the Brave Companions turned on the Lorch men and let Roose Bolton's men into the castle. Amory was captured and later killed for sport in a bear pit. Vargo was rewarded for joining the North with the Lordship of Harrenhal.
*'''At Bitterbridge.''' [[Garlan Tyrell]], commanding the remaining 60,000 men of Renly’s army, was joined by the returning bannermen from Storm’s End as well as [[Mace Tyrell]]’s host of 10,000 men from Highgarden. Stannis sent Parmen Crane and Erren Florent with the hope of winning the armies there. After the news went through the camps, several fights broke out between those that wanted to aid Stannis and those who remained loyal to Renly. Many returned to their homes, while some quickly traveled to join Stannis’ host as he marched toward King’s Landing. Parmen and Erren were taken prisoner by House Tyrell. Soon after, Petyr Baelish, representing the Iron Throne, won the allegiance of House Tyrell, and riders were sent north to warn Tywin Lannister of the danger to the capital. Tywin joined his near-20,000 men to Mace Tyrell's remaining 50,000 men to march against Stannis.

===Battles ending the war===
The War of Five Kings was near its end after two major battles were fought, effectively winning the war for King Joffrey.
*'''[[Battle of the Blackwater]].''' [[Tyrion Lannister]], acting [[Hand of the King|Hand]], had won the loyalty of [[Dorne]] by the betrothal of [[Myrcella Baratheon]] to [[Trystane Martell]] and sent her south with much of the Royal Fleet. [[Cersei Lannister]] arranged for the creation of vast amounts of [[wildfire]], to be used in the defense of King's Landing, and Tyrion had a long metal chain prepared across the Blackwater. Imry Florent, commander of Stannis’s fleet, led nearly all of Stannis's ships into Blackwater Rush to engage the remainder of the Royal Fleet. However, Joffrey's ships were unmanned and filled with wildfire. The ships were set ablaze while the chain was raised to cut off any retreat. Trapped in a river of fire, some of Stannis' ships managed to transport the remainder of his 20,000 troops across the river, where they met the city's defenses of 5,000 [[Goldcloaks]]. Despite his many setbacks, Stannis took two of the city gates and was near victory when his rearguard was attacked by the combined Lannister-Tyrell host of 70,000 men. Tywin's vanguard was led by [[Garlan Tyrell]], wearing Renly Baratheon's armor, leading many to think Renly himself had risen from the dead. Stannis's men were quickly routed and many changed sides. Stannis and many of his most loyal men were able to retreat on the ships left out in Blackwater Bay.

*'''Sack of Winterfell.''' [[Rodrik Cassel]] returned to besiege Winterfell with Leobald Tallhart, Cley Cerwyn, and knights of White Harbour, totaling 2,000 men. By threatening Rodrik's daughter Beth, Theon delayed the northmen's attack until [[Ramsay Bolton]] returned with 400 men from the Dreadfort. Believing them to be allies, Rodrik's men were taken completely by surprise when they attacked. Rodrik, Leobald and Cley were killed and the leaderless northern host was routed by the Bolton men, who lost only 20 of their own. Theon allowed Ramsay's men into the castle, where he quickly turned on the ironmen as well, killing them all except Theon. The castle was put to the torch and many of the Stark household were killed, including Maester [[Luwin]]. Theon, Little Walder Frey, Big Walder Frey, Kyra, [[Old Nan]] and Beth Cassel were all taken back to the [[Dreadfort]] as captives.
*'''Sack of Torrhen’s Square.''' Dagmar Cleftjaw returned to the keep after Rodrik and Leobald departed for Winterfell. The sparsely defended keep was easily stormed by the ironmen. They killed the castellan and took Berena Tallhart, her children Brandon and Beren, and heiress Eddara Tallhart captive.
*'''Battle of the Crag.''' Robb’s army then fell on the Westerlings' keep, conquering it with ease. In the battle, Robb was wounded and needed some time to recover. When news reached him of Theon's murder of his brothers, he sought comfort in the arms of [[Jeyne Westerling]]. Shortly after, to avoid shaming her honor, they were wed despite his promise to marry a girl of [[House Frey]]. [[Lord Walder Frey]] withdrew his support of Robb in protest.
*'''Battle of Duskendale.''' Robett Glover was given command of 3,000 loyal northmen to take the town of Duskendale and its keep Dun Fort. This command was falsely given, however, as Roose Bolton had heard news of Tywin’s great victory at the Battle of the Blackwater and switched sides to join King Joffrey. Robett arrived at Duskendale to find Randyll Tarly’s larger force waiting, and was easily defeated. Robett led the survivors back towards Harrenhal and encountered another army led by Gregor Clegane. Robett and Harrion Karstark were captured, while Helman Tallhart was killed.
*'''Clegane retakes Harrenhal''' Roose Bolton decided to switch his allegiance to the Lannisters and left the castle to its new lord, [[Vargo Hoat]]. Under orders from Tywin, Gregor Clegane and his men retake Harrenhal. Most of the [[Brave Companions]] garrison fled before he arrived, allowing Gregor to retake the castle easily. Gregor then butchered [[Vargo Hoat]].
*'''Battle of the Ruby Ford.''' Roose Bolton marched his forces slowly from Harrenhal. This calculated move allowed Gregor Clegane time to attack his rearguard, 2,000 loyal northmen led by [[Wylis Manderly]]. Gregor won an easy victory, taking Wylis captive. To defend the ford, Roose left some 600 loyal northmen led by Kyle Condon and Ronnel Stout.

*'''Beheading of Rickard Karstark.''' Lord Rickard Karstark took out his revenge against the Lannisters by murdering the captives Willem Lannister and Tion Frey. Robb Stark held Rickard and a handful of his men responsible and had his men hanged. Robb beheaded Rickard himself for the crime of murdering prisoners. This act drives the [[House Karstark|Karstark]] force away from Robb's army, leading them to act against him in later incidents.

*'''The [[Red Wedding]].''' Robb Stark, hearing of [[Balon Greyjoy]]’s sudden death and how many ironmen had returned to their [[Iron Islands|isles]] to choose a new king, planned to quickly retake the North. However, [[Lothar Frey]] sent him word that Lord Walder Frey would reconcile with him if Robb would apologize in person and marry Edmure Tully to [[Roslin Frey]]. Robb marched his army to the [[Twins]] for the wedding feast, where he was soon joined by Roose Bolton and his remaining 3,500 men. After the bride and groom were brought to their bedchamber, the musicians in the castle started playing "[[The Rains of Castamere]]". At that sign, the Frey and Bolton men turned on the Stark soldiers. The specially-rigged feast tents were collapsed and set aflame during the slaughter. In the main hall, many of Robb's bannermen were killed by Freys, including his mother [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]]. Roose Bolton personally killed Robb. The Northern armies were, in one surprise attack, virtually annihilated. In addition, most of the Lords of the Trident yielded except [[House Tully|Tully]], [[House Mallister|Mallister]] and [[House Blackwood|Blackwood]]. This victory was regarded as the end of major conflicts in the War of Five Kings, with King Joffrey the victor.

===Ongoing conflicts===
Joffrey’s victory did not last long, as he was murdered at his own wedding to [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Shortly after, [[Tywin Lannister]] was murdered by his son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]. The young Prince [[Tommen Barathen|Tommen]] was crowned and married Margaery in his brother’s place. While most of the major players of the War of the Five Kings were dead, conflicts continued to occur as aftereffects of the war.
*'''Attacks of Lady Stoneheart '''. After the Red Wedding, [[Beric Dondarrion]] discovered [[Catelyn Stark]]'s corpse and sacrificed his life to ressurect her. The mutilated Catelyn took control of the Brotherhood as "Lady Stoneheart" and led them on an even more aggresive vendetta against the Freys and Lannisters. The band kidnapped and executed several Freys present at the Red Wedding.
*'''Siege of Seagard.''' [[Black Walder Frey]] led a host to besiege [[Jason Mallister]]'s forces. However at the threat of his son and heir Patrik’s hanging, he quickly conceded. The two became prisoners of their own keep.
*'''Battle of the Shields.''' The newly elected King [[Euron Greyjoy]] of the [[Iron Islands]] began a campaign to conquer all of the Seven Kingdoms and began by sailing 1,000 ships to attack the [[Shield Islands]], where a fleet guarded access to the mainland of the Reach. Sending two ships up the Mander River to draw away most of the fleet, the remaining ships found themselves vastly outnumbered as [[Victarion Greyjoy]] led an attack. Euron stormed Hewett Castle on Oakenshield. Ser [[Harris Harlaw]] was given Grimstone after defeating seven knights of house Grim in single combat on the Isle of Greyshield. The other Islands of Greenshield and Southshield were also taken. Ser Talbert Serry was killed by Victarion and Lord Moribald Chester was also killed. Garlan Tyrell broke off his plans to take Brightwater Keep and marched to Highgarden to defend the Reach should the ironmen sail upriver.
*'''[[Battle at the Wall]].''' The conflict between the Night's Watch and the [[wildling]] host led by Mance Rayder gained became a factor in the War of the Five Kings when Stannis marched his armies to the Wall in hopes of gaining support for his rule in the North. Stannis arrived just in time to surprise attack the [[wildling]]s on the brink of victory and rout it. Stannis took up temporary residence at Castle Black and offered [[Jon Snow]] lordship over Winterfell in return for Jon's support, but Jon refused and remained in the Night's Watch.
*'''[[Siege of Dragonstone]].''' [[Loras Tyrell]] pledged to take command of the siege after hearing of the Battle of the Shields. In return, Cersei Lannister allowed the Redwynes' fleet to sail west and defend the Reach. Upon arrival at [[Dragonstone]], Loras launched an immediate attack. After suffering many losses, the Tyrell army forced the defenders to retreat to the inner keep. Loras again led a fierce attack and successfully captured the keep, but at a high cost. Loras himself was reportedly burned with boiling oil and severely wounded during the battle.
*'''Siege of Riverrun.''' Brynden Tully held the castle of Riverrun in defiance of a large host of Frey and Lannister men camped outside. Edmure Tully was displayed on a gibbet, but Bryden did not surrender and exposed the display as an empty threat. The lords outside bickered and could make no progress. [[Jaime Lannister]] was sent to the castle to expidite the fall of Riverrun. Jaime released [[Edmure Tully]] and threatened that if he, as heir to Riverrun, did not yield the castle, then Jaime would sack it and kill Edmure's unborn child. Edmure surrendered the castle but not until after he aided his uncle in escaping capture. The castle was left in the care of its new lord, Emmon Frey, with 300 guards.
*'''Siege of Storm’s End.''' [[Mace Tyrell]] was commanded to take the castle. After a lengthy siege, he heard of [[Magaery Tyrell|Magaery]]'s imprisonment at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. He broke off the siege to march on King's Landing after ordering [[Randyll Tarly]] to march south and join him there.
*'''Siege of Raventree.''' Lord Jonos Bracken was commanded to besiege the castle of his nemesis, [[House Blackwood]]. Jonos had only sided with the Lannisters in the first place because the Blackwoods had stayed loyal to King Robb. Fighting is fierce at the castle and neither side has triumphed.

==References and sources==
{{EnWP|War of the Five Kings}}

[[Category:Wars]]

God's Eye

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The God's Eye is a large lake in the [[Riverlands]]. At its centre is the [[Isle of Faces]], the island where the pact between the [[Children of the Forest]] and the [[First Men]] was created. On the shores of the God's Eye is the great and cursed fortress, [[Harrenhal]]

Shadowcat

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Shadowcats are large felines that are found beyond [[the Wall]]. They are fearsome predators, but will also scavenge. They have thick black fur with white stripings.

Old Nan

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Nan, generally referred to as Old Nan, is a servant woman at [[Winterfell]]. She is [[Hodor|Hodor's]] grandmother, and tells the [[Stark]] children wild tales from beyond the wall. While terrifying them, it may also have opened their minds to the truth on what manner of creatures survive beyond [[the Wall]].

Hodor

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Hodor is a simple-minded stableboy at [[Winterfell]]. He is rememberable for his large size, said by [[Osha]] to be a result of [[giants]] blood, and the fact he only says the word 'Hodor'. The [[Stark]] children believed this to be his name, until enlightened by [[Nan|Old Nan]], his grandmother, that his real name was in fact Walder.

List of characters

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===A===
* [[Abelar Hightower]], challenger at the [[Ashford tourney]].
* [[Addam Marbrand]], a knight in the service of [[House Lannister]]. Heir to Ashemark. Became Lord Commander of The [[City Watch]] of [[King's Landing]] and friend to Jaime Lannister.
* [[Addam Osgrey]], son of Eustace Osgrey, slain on the Redgrass Field during the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]].
* [[Aegon Blackfyre]], son of Daemon Blackfyre, killed at the Redgrass Field during the Blackfyre Rebellion.
* [[Jinglebell|Aegon Frey]], called Jinglebell. A halfwit fool at the Twins, killed by Catelyn Stark.
* [[Aegon Frey]], eldest son of Ser Aenys Frey. Outlaw of the [[Riverlands]].
* [[Aegon I Targaryen]], called the Conqueror. First King of the [[Seven Kingdoms]].
* [[Aegon II Targaryen]], killed in the [[Dance of Dragons]].
* [[Aegon III Targaryen]], called the Dragonslayer and Dragonsbane.
* [[Aegon IV Targaryen]], called the Unworthy
* [[Aegon V Targaryen]], called Egg and the Unlikely
* [[Aegon Targaryen]], infant son of Rhaegar. Killed during the [[Sack of King's Landing]].
* [[Aegor Rivers]], called "Bittersteel". A legitimized bastard of Aegon IV and rebel to the throne.
* [[Aelinor Targaryen]], queen to Aerys I.
* [[Aemon Blackfyre]], son of Daemon Blackfyre, killed at the Redgrass Field during the Blackfyre Rebellion.
* [[Aemon Costanye]], a singer.
* [[Aemon Estermont]], eldest son and heir to Lord Eldon Estermont, loyal to King Joffrey.
* [[Aemon Rivers]], son of "Bastard" Walder Rivers of house Frey.
* [[Aemon Targaryen]], called the Dragonknight and member of the [[Kingsguard]].
* [[Maester Aemon|Aemon Targaryen]], a maester in the [[Night's Watch]].
* [[Aenys Frey]], a knight, third son of Lord Walder Frey.
* [[Aenys I Targaryen]], Aegon the Conqueror's son.
* [[Aerion Targaryen]], called Brightflame.
* [[Aeron Greyjoy]], called Damphair, eighth son of Lord Quellon Greyjoy, and a priest of the [[Drowned God]].
* [[Aerys I Targaryen]], second son of King Daeron II, succeeded by his younger brother Maekar.
* [[Aerys II Targaryen]], last Targaryen King, also known as "the Mad King".
* [[Aethan]]
* [[Aethulmure]], a Grand Maester of the [[Citadel]], long dead.
* [[Aggar]]
* [[Aggo]], A member of Daenerys's ''khas'', and later her bloodrider.
* [[Aladale Wynch]], knight of the Night's Watch, dead at the Battle of the Skull Bridge.
* [[Alan]]
* [[Alaric]]
* [[Alayaya]], daughter of Chataya and whore in her upscale King's Landing brothel.
* [[Albar Royce]], a knight and heir to the Gates of the Moon.
* [[Albett]], a new-member of the Night's Watch.
* [[Alebelly]], a Winterfell guard.
* [[Alerie Tyrell]], daughter of Lord Leyton Hightower and wife to Lord Mace Tyrell. Mother of Willas, Garlan, Loras and Margaery Tyrell.
* [[Alesander Frey]], a singer who was sent away from the Twins before the Red Wedding because he was loyal to the Northmen.
* [[Alesander Staedmon]], Lord of Broad Arch, called the Pennylover.
* [[Alester Florent]], Lord of House Florent, Hand of the King to Stannis Baratheon, burned at the stake for treason.
* [[Alfyn]], called "Crowkiller," a wildling leader.
* [[Alia]] of Braavos, a singer at King Joffrey's wedding.
* [[Alla Tyrell]], daughter of ser Leo Tyrell and far cousin to Margaery.
* [[Allar Deem]], a brutal captain of the King's Landing City Watch.
* [[Allard Seaworth]], second son of Ser Davos Seaworth.
* [[Alliser Thorne]], knight. Brother of The Night's Watch and master-at-arms of [[Castle Black]].
* [[Allyria Dayne]], sister to Ser Arthur Dayne and to Ashara Dayne. Bethroted to Lord Beric Dondarrion.
* [[Alyce]]
* [[Alyce Graceford]], Lady of Godsgrace.
* [[Alyn]], a Winterfell guard. He led the Stark host against Ser Gregor Clegane at the Battle of Mummer's Ford.
* [[Alyn Ambrose]], a squire, betrothed to Alla Tyrell.
* [[Alyn Estermont]], a knight, son of ser Aemon Estermont, loyal to King Joffrey.
* [[Alyn Stackspear]], a knight of the [[Westerlands]]. He seems to be the real father of the baby of the Harrenhal jailer's wife.
* [[Alys Karstark]], only daughter of Lord Rickard Karstark.
* [[Alysanne Bulwer]], lady of Blackcrown.
* [[Alysanne Targaryen]], sister and wife to King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.
* [[Alyssa Arryn]], long-ago Lady of House Arryn, mythical namesake of the waterfall Alyssa's Tears
* [[Alys Frey]], wife and cousin to ser Jared Frey. She is long dead.
* [[Alyx Frey]]
* [[Amabel]]
* [[Ambrode]]
* [[Amerei Frey]], known as "Gatehouse Ami".
* [[Amory Lorch]], a landed knight and vile bannerman of [[House Lannister]].
* [[Andar Royce]], a knight and heir to Runestone.
* [[Anders Yronwood]], foster father of Prince Quentyn Martell. He is titled Warden of the Boneway and The Bloodroyal.
* [[Andrew Estermont]], a knight, son of Ser Lomas Estermont, loyal to King Stannis.
* [[Andrey Charlton]], a knight sworn to House Frey, killed by Lannisters.
* [[Andrey Dalt]], close companion of Arianne Martell and heir to Lemonwood.
* [[Andrik]], called "the Unsmiling". A powerful raider of the Iron Islands.
* [[Andros Brax]], Lord of Hornvale, killed during the Battle of the Camps.
* [[Androw Ashford]], a knight at the [[Ashford tourney]], oldest son of Lord Ashford.
* [[Anguy]], called "the Archer". A skilled archer of the [[Brotherhood without Banners]] who won the archers challenge during the Hand of the King's tourney.
* [[Antario Jast]], a lord sworn to House Lannister, captured by Stark forces at the Battle of Oxcross.
* [[Anya Waynwood]], Lady of Ironoaks Castle, keeps Harold Hardyng as her ward.
* [[Ardrian Celtigar]], Lord of Claw Isle.
* [[Argilac]], called "the Arrogant". The last Storm King.
* [[Arlan of Pennytree]], a hedge knight, master of Dunk.
* [[Arneld]]
* [[Arnell]], a knight of the Night's Watch; his mother was a Fossoway.
* [[Aron Santagar]], master-at-arms of the Red Keep.
* [[Arrec]], the Storm King who lost the Riverlands to the ironborn led by Harwyn Hoare.
* [[Arron Qorgyle]], a knight, second son of Lord Quentin Qorgyle and companion of Prince Oberyn Martell at King's Landing.
* [[Arryk]], a famous member of the Kingsguard who slew and was slain by his brother Erryk during the Dance of Dragons.
* [[Arryk "Left"|Arryk]], called either "Left" or "Right". One of Olenna Redwyne's bodyguards.
* [[Arson]]
* [[Arthur Ambrose]], Lord of Ambrose and sworn to House Tarly.
* [[Arthur Dayne]], called "Sword of the Morning". A hero of the Kingsguard. Slain at the Tower of Joy.
* [[Artos Stark]]
* [[Arwyn Frey]], first daughter of Lady Annara Farring and Lord Walder Frey.
* [[Arwyn Oakheart]], Lady of [[Old Oak]].
* [[Arya Stark]], daughter Lord Eddard Stark, also called Underfoot, Cat of the Canals, and Arry, among others. POV character.
* [[Arymidon]]
* [[Arys Oakheart]], member of the Kingsguard and younger son of Lady Arwyn Oakheart.
* [[Asha Greyjoy]], daughter of Lord Balon Greyjoy.
* [[Ashara Dayne]], sister to Ser Arthur Dayne, she killed herself when she gained knowledge of the death of her brother by Lord Eddard Stark. Some say she is the real mother of Jon Snow.
* [[Lord Ashford]], arranged the Ashford tourney.
* [[Aubrey Ambrose]], supporter of Daemon Blackfyre.
* [[Aurane Waters]], called "The Bastard of Driftmark". A sellsail that was promoted to Master of Ships for the kingdom. Absconded with the entire fleet.
* [[Azor Ahai]], legendary hero of the [[R'hllor]] faith.

===B===
* [[Bael]], called "Bael the Bard"
* [[Baelor I Targaryen]], called "Baelor the Blessed" or "Baelor the Beloved".
* [[Baelor Targaryen]], called "Breakspear". Present at the Ashford tourney
* [[Ball]], called "Fireball"
* [[Ballabar]], maester of the [[Arbor]].
* [[Balon Greyjoy]], Lord Reaver of [[Pyke]]
* [[Balon Swann]], a very skilled knight, younger son of Lord Gulian Swann.
* [[Bandy]]
* [[Bannen]], a skilled ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Barra]], a bastard of King Robert I
* [[Barre]], a septon.
* [[Barristan Selmy]], called "the Bold". Lord Commander of the Kingsguard under both Aerys II Targaryen and Robert Baratheon. Dismissed following Robert Baratheon's death and now in service with Daenerys Targaryen.
* [[Barth]]
* [[Barth Stark]]
* [[Bass]]
* [[Beardless Dick]], a sworn brother of the Night's Watch.
* [[Becca]]
* [[Bedwyck]], called "Giant". A diminutive ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Belis]], a pyromancer.
* [[Bella]], claims to be a bastard of King Robert I
* [[Belwas]], called "Strong Belwas". A eunuch and former pit-fighter, now one of Daenerys's Queensguards.
* [[Ben]]
* [[Ben Blackthumb]], old blacksmith of Harrenhal.
* [[Benedict Broom]], master-at-arms at Casterly Rock.
* [[Benfred Tallhart]], eldest son of ser Helman Tallhart and heir to Torrhen's Square. He is the leader of a knight company, known as the "Wild Hares".
* [[Benfrey Frey]], a knight, twentieth son of Lord Walder Frey and husband to Jyanna Frey, his cousin.
* [[Benjen Stark]], a man of the Night's Watch and First Ranger of Castle Black. Lost beyond the Wall for well over a year.
* [[Bennis]] of the Brown Shield, hedge knight in the service of Eustace Osgrey.
* [[Beren Tallhart]], second son of Leobald Tallhart.
* [[Berena Tallhart]], sister of Lord Halys Hornwood and wife to Leobald Tallhart.
* [[Beric Dondarrion]], Lord of Blackhaven.
* [[Bernarr]]
* [[Beron Stark]]
* [[Bessa]]
* [[Beth Cassel]], daughter of Rodrik Cassel.
* [[Bethany]]
* [[Bethany Frey]], sixth wife to Lord Walder Frey, she is a Rosby by birth.
* [[Bethany Rowan]], wife to Lord Mathis Rowan, a [[Redwyne]] by birth.
* [[Big Boil]]
* [[Bill]]
* [[Biter]], a cannibal and prisoner in the [[black cells]] of King's Landing.
* [[Blane]], a member of the Night's Watch.
* [[Bluetooth]], a longship captain.
* [[Bodger]]
* [[Bonifer Hasty]], called "the Good". The pious leader of the "Holy Hundred".
* [[Borcas]]
* [[Boros Blount]], a knight of the Kingsguard, known to be a coward
* [[Bowen Marsh]], First Steward of The Night's Watch.
* [[Brandon Stark]]. Eldest son of Lord Rickard Stark and older brother of Ned. Murdered by Aerys Targaryen
* [[Bran Stark|Brandon Stark]], son of Lord Eddard, simply called "Bran".
* [[Bran the Builder]], legendary figure who built [[The Wall]].
* [[Brenett]]
* [[Brienne of Tarth]], only living daughter of Lord Selwyn Tarth.
* [[Bronn]], a dangerous mercenary known to be exceptionally shrewd and agile. Previously served as captain of Tyrion Lannister's personal guard.
* [[Bryan Fossoway]], a member of the [[House Fossoway of Cider Hall]] (Red Apple).
* [[Bryce Caron]], Lord of Nightsong and of the Marches. The Orange of King Renly's [Rainbow Guard]].
* [[Bryen Caron]], long dead Lord of [[Nightsong]] and of the [[Marches]], father to Lord Bryce Caron and to Ser Rolland Storm.
* [[Bryen Farring]], royal squire of King Stannis.
* [[Byren Flowers]], called "Black Byren". Supporter of Daemon Blackfyre.
* [[Brynden Rivers]], Lord Bloodraven. Bastard son of Aegon IV.
* [[Brynden Tully]], called "the Blackfish", younger brother to Lord Hoster Tully.
* [[Burton Crakehall]], a knight, younger brother to Lord Roland Crakehall.
* [[Butterbumps]], fat fool of the Tyrell household.
* [[Butterwell]]
* [[Lord Butterwell]], Hand of Daeron II.
* [[Byan Votyris]]

===C===
* [[Cadwyl]]
* [[Cadwyn]]
* [[Lord Cafferen]]
* [[Calon]], a [[Winterfell]] boy, Cayn's son.
* [[Carellen Smallwood]], daughter of Lord Theomar Smallwood.
* [[Cass ]]
* [[Cassana Baratheon]] of House Estermont, wife to Lord Steffon Baratheon and mother of King Robert, Lord Stannis and Lord Renly.
* [[Lord Caswell]], Lord of [[Bitterbridge]].
* [[Catelyn Stark]], a daughter of [[House Tully]] and wife to Eddard Stark.
* [[Cayn]], a Winterfell guard.
* [[Cellador]], a septon and brother of the Night's Watch.
* [[Cerrick, maester at [[Coldmoat]].
* [[Cersei Baratheon]]
* [[Cersei Frey]], called "Little Bee", daughter of ser Raymund Frey.
* [[Chataya]], mistress of an upscale brothel in King's Landing.
* [[Chayle]], septon of Winterfell.
* [[Chella]]
* [[Chelsted]]
* [[Chett]], a steward of the Night's Watch.
* [[Chiggen]], a mercenary.
* [[Chiswyck]], a soldier under Ser Gregor Clegane's command.
* [[Clement Piper]], Lord of [[Pinkmaiden]].
* [[Cleon]], a slave of Grazdan Mo Ullhor, also a butcher and cook.
* [[Cleos Frey]], a knight, eldest son of ser Emmon Frey and cousin to Lannisters.
* [[Cley Cerwyn]], heir to Cerwyn.
* [[Ser Cleyton Caswell]], suitor of Rohanne Webber.
* [[Clifford Conklyn]], claimant to Lady Webber's [[Leafy Lake]].
* [[Clydas]], steward of the Night's Watch.
* [[Coldhands]], a mysterious figure from beyond the Wall that can control ravens. This ability suggests he is a skinchanger.
* [[Colemon]], maester of the [[Eyrie]].
* [[Cohollo]], the oldest Khal Drogo's [[bloodrider]].
* [[Colen of Greenpools]], a hedge knight at the service of Lord Renly Baratheon.
* [[Ser Colin Florent]], brother to Alester Florent.
* [[Collio Quaynis]]
* [[Conn]]
* [[Conwy]], a recruiter of the Night's Watch.
* [[Cortnay Penrose]], a knight and castellan of [[Storm's End]].
* [[Cotter Pyke]], Lord Commander of [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].
* [[Craster]], a brutal wildling friend of the Night's Watch.
* [[Crawn]]
* [[Cregan Stark]], a renowned warrior who once fought the Dragonknight.
* [[Maester Cressen]], old maester at Dragonstone.
* [[Cuger]], a new member of the Night's Watch.
* [[Cutjack]]

===D===
* [[Daario Naharis]], the captain of the [[Stormcrows]].
* [[Dacey Mormont]], a warrioress and heiress of Bear Island.
* [[Daella Targaryen]], daughter of Baelor "Breakspear."
* [[Daemon Blackfyre]], a Targaryen great-bastard legitimized, leader of the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]].
* [[Daemon Sand]], a knight, called "The Bastard of Godsgrace"
* [[Daena Targaryen]], sister and wife of Baelor I Targaryen (marriage dissolved), mother of Daemon Blackfyre. She was called "the Defiant".
* [[Daenerys Targaryen]], the last known family member of House Targaryen
* [[Daeron I Targaryen]], called the "Young Dragon"
* [[Daeron II Targaryen]], called the Good.
* [[Daeron Targaryen]], eldest son of Maekar. Also known as "the Drunk".
* [[Daeryssa Targaryen]], Princess saved by Serwyn of the Mirror Shield.
* [[Dafyn Vance]], a knight of the riverlands.
* [[Dagmer]], called "Dagmer Cleftjaw" and "the Cleftjaw". An infamous raider of the [[Ironmen]].
* [[Dagos Manwoody]], Lord of Kingsgrave.
* [[Dalbridge]], a veteran ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Dale Seaworth]], eldest son of ser Davos Seaworth and his heir.
* [[Dalla]]
* [[Damon Vypren]], a knight and heir to Lord Lucias Vypern.
* [[Dan]], called Hempen Dan. A [[wildling]] raider.
* [[Dancy]], a whore at Chataya's brothel.
* [[Danos Slynt]], son of Janos Slynt.
* [[Danwell Frey]], a knight, tenth son of Lord Walder Frey and husband to Lady Wynafrei Whent.
* [[Dareon]], an apprentice singer forcibly put into the Night's Watch.
* [[Daryn Hornwood]], heir to Hornwood.
* [[Daven Lannister]], a valiant knight, son of ser Stafford Lannister.
* [[Davos Seaworth]], the "Onion Knight". A landed knight loyal to King Stannis Baratheon, and master of [[Cape Wrath]].
* [[Del]], a wildling raider.
* [[Delp]], a guard of [[Riverrun]].
* [[Dennet]], a knight of the [[Brotherhood without Banners]].
* [[Denys Arryn]], "the Darling of the [[Vale]]", a knight, heir to his cousin Lord Jon, dead at the [[Battle of Stoney Sept]].
* [[Denys Mallister]], an old and valorous knight, Lord Commander of the [[Shadow Tower]].
* [[Dermont of the Rainwood]], a knight.
* [[Desmond]], a guard of Winterfell.
* [[Desmond Grell]], a knight and master-at-arms of Riverrun.
* [[Devan Seaworth]], a royal squire of King Stannis.
* [[Dezial Dalt]], the Knight of [[Lemonwood]].
* [[Dickon Manwoody]], second son of Lord Dagos Manwoody.
* [[Dickon Tarly]], son of Lord Randyll Tarly and heir of [[Horn Hill]].
* [[Dirk]], a member of the Night's Watch.
* [[Dobber]]
* [[Domeric Bolton]], dead son of Lord Roose Bolton and heir.
* [[Donal Noye]], one-armed blacksmith of the Night's Watch at Castle Black, formerly of Storm's End.
* [[Donella Hornwood]], Lady of [[Hornwood]].
* [[Donnel Haigh]], knight of the Riverlands, at the service of [[House Frey]].
* [[Donnel Hill]], called "Sweet Donnell Hill" of the Night's Watch.
* [[Donnel Locke]], a knight, heir of [[Oldcastle]].
* [[Donnel Waynwood]], knight of the [[Bloody Gate]] and second son of Lady Anya Waynwood.
* [[Donnel of Duskendale]], a knight in Daeron II Targaryen's Kingsguard.
* [[Donnis]]
* [[Donnor Stark]]
* [[Dontos Hollard]], called "the Red". A drunkard knight, the last of his House.
* [[Doran Martell]], Lord of Sunspear and Prince of Dorne.
* [[Dorcas]], a handmaiden of Cersei Lannister.
* [[Dorea Sand]], seventh of the Sand Snakes, illegitimate daughter of Oberyn Martell and Ellaria Sand.
* [[Doreah]], a handmaiden of Daenerys Targaryen and former pleasure slave.
* [[Dormund]], one of many Tormund Giantsbane's sons.
* [[Dorren Stark]]
* [[Drennan]]
* [[Drogo]], an undefeated [[Dothraki]] ''khal''.
* [[Dryn]], a son of Tormund Giants-bane.
* [[Dudley]]
* [[Dunaver]], a knight at [[Harrenhal]] in Tywin's service.
* [[Dunk]], called "Ser Duncan the Tall". [[The Hedge Knight]]. Later Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.
* [[Dunsen]], called "Shitmouth". A soldier under Gregor Clegane.
* [[Duram Bar Emmon]], Lord of [[Sharp Point]].
* [[Durran]], called "Durran Godsgrief". The semi-legendary first [[Storm King]].
* [[Lord William Dustin]], killed fighting the Kingsguard at the [[Tower of Joy]].
* [[Dyah]]
* [[Dykk Harlaw]], an Ironborn raider placed under Theon's authority.
* [[Dywen]], a veteran ranger of the Night's Watch.

===E===
* [[Ebben]], one of Qhorin's rangers in the Night's Watch.
* [[Eddard Karstark]], third Son of Rickard Karstark.
* [[Eddard Stark]], Lord of Winterfell and Lord Protector of the North.
* [[Edderion Stark]]
* [[Eddison Tollett]], a squire of the Night's Watch, called "Dolorous Edd".
* [[Edmure Tully]], a knight, only son and heir of Lord Hoster Tully.
* [[Edmyn Tully]], first Lord Tully of Riverrun.
* [[Edric Dayne]], the young Lord of [[Starfall]], squire to Lord Beric Dondarrion.
* [[Edric Storm]], a bastard of Robert Baratheon and Delena Florent, fostered at Dragonstone.
* [[Edrick Stark]]
* [[Edwyd Fossoway]], a knight of the [[House Fossoway of Cider Hall]] (Red Apple).
* [[Edwyle Stark]], long dead Lord of Winterfell, father of Lord Rickard and grandfather of Lord Eddard.
* [[Edwyn Frey]], son of ser Ryman Frey and husband to Janyce Hunter.
* [[Edwyn Osgrey]], son of Eustace Osgrey, slain on the [[Redgrass Field]].
* [[Edwyn Stark]]
* [[Eggon a soldier under Ser Gregor Clegane.
* [[Egon Emeros]]
* [[Elbert Arryn]], Jon Arryn's nephew, killed by King Aerys II Targaryen.
* [[Eldiss]]
* [[Eldon Estermont]], the old Lord of Greenstone Castle.
* [[Elenya Westerling]], daughter of Lord Gawen Westerling.
* [[Elia Targaryen]], sister to Prince Doran Martell and dead wife of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.
* [[Elia Sand]], fifth of the Sand Snakes, illegitimate daughter of Oberyn Martell and Ellaria Sand.
* [[Elinor Tyrell]], daughter of ser Theodore Tyrell and bethroted to Alyn Ambrose. Cousin to Margaery.
* [[Ellaria Sand]], paramour of Oberyn Martell and mother of the four youngest Sand Snakes. Bastard daughter of Lord Harman Uller.
* [[Elmar Frey]], twenty-eighth son of Lord Walder Frey. Bethroted to Arya Stark when Robb passes [[the Crossing]].
* [[Elwood]]
* [[Elwood Meadows]], Lord of Grassy Vale and liutenant of the Storm's End castellan Ser Cortnay Penrose.
* [[Elyas Willum]], Lord Willum's second son.
* [[Elys Westerling]], a knight of House Westerling during the War of the Usurper.
* [[Emmon Cuy]], a knight called "the Yellow". One of Renly's Rainbow Guard.
* [[Emmon Frey]], second son of Lord Walder Frey, husband to Genna Lannister.
* [[Endehar]], an Ironborn raider placed under Theon's authority.
* [[Endrew Tarth]], a knight of the Night's Watch.
* [[Enger]]
* [[Eon Hunter]], old Lord of [[Longbow Hall]].
* [[Ermesande Hayford]], the infant Lady of [[Hayford]].
* [[Eroeh]], a [[Lhazareeni]].
* [[Erryk]], a famous member of the Kingsguard who slew and was slain by his brother Arryk during the [[Dance of Dragons]].
* [[Erryk]], called either "Left" or "Right". One of Olenna Redwyne's bodyguards.
* [[Erreg]]
* [[Erren Florent]], a knight, son of ser Ryam Florent.
* [[Errok]]
* [[Erryk]]
* [[Esgrid]]
* [[Ethan Glover]], former squire to Brandon Stark.
* [[Euron Greyjoy]], called "Crow's Eye", fifth son of Lord Quellon Greyjoy. Chosen by his people as the Lord of the Iron Islands following the death of his older brother Balon Greyjoy.
* [[Eustace Osgrey]]. Landed knight in [[Sworn Sword]]. Ser Duncan the Tall served him for a time. Fought for Daemon Blackfyre during the Blackfyre Rebellion.
* [[Eyron Stark]]

===F===
* [[Falyse Byrch]], heiress of [[Stokeworth]] and wife to ser Balman Byrch.
* [[Farlen]], kennelmaster of Winterfell.
* [[Lord Farman of Fair Isle]], raided by Dagon Greyjoy's Ironmen.
* [[Lord Fell of Fellwood]]
* [[Fern]]
* [[Ferny]]
* [[Flement Brax]], a knight of the westerlands, third son of Lord Andros Brax.
* [[Fletchwood Dick]], the most skilled archer of the Brotherhood of Kingswood.
* [[Fogo]]
* [[Forley Prester]], a knight, cousin to Lord Garrison Prester of Feastfires.
* [[Fornio]]
* [[Frenken]], master of Stokeworth.

===G===
* [[Gage]], head cook at Winterfell.
* [[Galbart Glover]], Master of [[Deepwood Motte]], Lord Robett's younger brother.
* [[Gallard]], an Archmaester of the Citadel.
* [[Galt]], a [[Stone Crow]].
* [[Galyeon of Cuy]], a singer.
* [[Gared]], an earless veteran ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Gareth Clifton]], a knight and husband to Lady Jeyne Farman.
* [[Gareth the Grey]]
* [[Garigus]], a [[Pyromancer]].
* [[Garin]], an orphan of the [[Greenblood]] and old friend of Princess Arianne Martell.
* [[Gariss]], a guard of Winterfell.
* [[Garlan Tyrell]], called "the Gallant", knight and second son of Lord Mace Tyrell.
* [[Garth of Greenaway]], a ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Garth Greenhand]], legendary first king of [[the Reach]].
* [[Garth Greyfeather]] a ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Garth Hightower]], a knight and fourth son of Lord Leyton Hightower.
* [[Garth of Oldtown]], a ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Garth Tyrell]], called "the Gross", uncle to Lord Mace Tyrell.
* [[Gascoyne of the Greenblood]], a knight and sworn shield to Prince Trystane Martell.
* [[Gawen Westerling]], Lord of the [[Crag]].
* [[Gawen Wylde]], formerly master-at-arms of Storm's End during the War of the Usurper.
* [[Gelmarr the Grim]], an ironborn raider in Theon's crew.
* [[Gendel]]
* [[Gendry]], apprentice blacksmith and bastard son of Robert Baratheon.
* [[Genna Frey]], wife to ser Emmon Frey and sister to Lord Tywin Lannister.
* [[Gerald Gower]], a knight at the service of King Stannis Baratheon.
* [[Gerald Grafton]], Lord of [[Gulltown]].
* [[Gerardys]], long dead [[Grand Maester]].
* [[Gerion Lannister]], youngest son of Lord Tytos Lannister. Dead in the search for [[Brightroar]], the ancient [[Valyrian steel]] sword of [[House Lannister]].
* [[Gerold Hightower]], called "The White Bull". Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.
* [[Gerren]]
* [[Gevin Harlaw]], member of [[House Harlaw]] and of Theon's crew.
* [[Ghost of High Heart]], an old sage.
* [[Gilbert Farring]], a knight loyal to Stannis.
* [[Gilly]], a Wildling girl.
* [[Gladden Wylde]], a knight of Rainhouse, sent by Lord Eddard Stark fighting against ser Gregor Clegane.
* [[Goady]]
* [[Godwyn]]
* [[Lord Goodbrook]] of Goodbrook
* [[Gormon]]
* [[Gormon Peake]]. A supporter of Daemon Blackfyre.
* [[Gorne]]
* [[Gowen Baratheon]]
* [[Lord Grandison]] of [[Grandview]].
* [[Grazdan]], founder of the ancient [[Ghiscari empire]].
* [[Grazdan mo Eroz]], an envoy and nobleman.
* [[Grazdan mo Ullhor]], a rich slave trader.
* [[Greenbeard]], a member of the Brotherhood without Banners. His true name is Pello of [[Tyrosh]].
* [[Gregor Clegane]]
* [[Grenn]], a ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Grey King]], legendary first king of the Isles.
* [[Grey Worm]], captain of Daenerys's [[Unsullied]].
* [[Grigg the Goat]], a Wildling raider.
* [[Groleo]], captain of Saduleon.
* [[Grubbs]], a ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Gueren]], a recruiter of the Night's Watch.
* [[Gulian]], a maester.
* [[Gulian Qorgyle]]
* [[Gulian Swann]], Lord of [[Stone Helm]] and father of ser Donnel and ser Balon Swann.
* [[Guncer Sunglass]], Lord of [[Sweetport Sound]].
* [[Guthor Grimm]], Lord of [[Greenshield]].
* [[Guyard Morrigen]], a knight, the Green of the Rainbowguard.
* [[Gwayne Corbray]], Kingsguard of Daeron II.
* [[Gylbert Farwynd]], Lord of the [[Lonely Light]].
* [[Gyles Farwynd]], heir of the Lonely Light.
* [[Gyles Grafton]], son of Lord Gerold Grafton and his heir.
* [[Gyles Rosby]], Lord of [[Rosby]]
* [[Gynir]]

===H===
* [[Haggo]], Khal Drogo's bloodrider.
* [[Hake]], a steward of the Night's Watch.
* [[Hal]]
* [[Halder]], a new member of the Night's Watch.
* [[Hali]]
* [[Hallis Mollen]], commander of the Guard of Winterfell after Jory Cassel.
* [[Hallyne]], a pyromancer and Wisdom of the [[Guild of Alchemists]] in [[King's Landing]].
* [[Halys Hornwood]], Lord of [[Hornwood]].
* [[Hamish]]
* [[Ser Harald Osgrey]], son of Eustace Osgrey, slain on the Redgrass Field.
* [[Harbert Baratheon]], old uncle to Lord Steffon Baratheon and castellan at Storm's End.
* [[Hareth]]
* [[Harlan Grandison]], knight of Aerys's Kingsguard, replaced by ser Jaime Lannister.
* [[Harlen Tyrell]]
* [[Harma]], called "Dog's Bane"
* [[Harmen Uller]], Lord of [[Hellholt]]. Father of Ellaria Sand, Oberyn Martell's paramour and mother of the youngest of the [[Sand Snakes]].
* [[Harra]]
* [[Harrag Harlaw]], also known as "Sheepstealer", a member of Prince Theon Greyjoy's crew.
* [[Harren Hoare]], known as "Black Harren", the builder of Harrenhal.
* [[Harrion Karstark]], eldest son and heir of Lord Rickard Karstark.
* [[Harwin]], a Winterfell guard, later a member of the Brotherhood Without Banners.
* [[Harwyn Hoare]], grandfather to Harren Hoare, he conquered the riverlands by defeating the Storm King, Arrec.
* [[Harys Swyft]], Hand of King Tommen. "Good-father" (father-in-law) of Kevan Lannister via Kevan's marriage to Harys' daughter Dorna.
* [[Hayhead]]
* [[Helicent Uffering]], Roland Uffering's sister, at Coldmoat.
* [[Helly]]
* [[Helman Tallhart]], the Knight of [[Torrhen's Square]].
* [[Helya]]
* [[Hendry Bracken]], a knight, nephew and heir to Lord Jonos Bracken.
* [[Henk the Helm]], a wildling raider.
* [[Heward]]
* [[Hibald]], a fearful and niggardly merchant.
* [[Hobb]], "Three Fingers", cook of the Night's Watch.
* [[Hobber Redwyne]], called "Slobber". A knight. Son of Lord Paxter Redwyne, twin to Horas.
* [[Hod ]]
* [[Hodor]], a giant, lackwit stableboy at Winterfell. His true name is Walder.
* [[Horas Redwyne]], called "Horror". A knight. Son of Lord Paxter Redwyne, twin to Hobber.
* [[Hosteen Frey]], a knight of House Frey.
* [[Hoster Tully]], Lord of Riverrun.
* [[Hot Pie]], friend to Arya Stark.
* [[Hother Umber]], called "Whoresbane". An uncle to the Greatjon.
* [[Howland Reed]], Lord of Greywater's Watch and old friend to Lord Eddard Stark. Possibly the only living character who knows the truth of Jon Snow's parentage.
* [[Hubard Rambton]], a knight of the [[Crownlands]].
* [[Hugh]]
* [[Hullen]], Harwin's father.
* [[Humphrey Beesbury]], a knight in [[The Sworn Sword Novella]].
* [[Humphrey Hardyng]], a knight in The Sworn Sword Novella.
* [[Husband]], owner of the Inn near the [[Ruby Ford]].

===I===
* [[Iggo]], a [[Brave Companion]].
* [[Igon Vyrwel]], Captain of the Guards at [[Highgarden]].
* [[Illyrio Mopatis]], a magister of the Free City of [[Pentos]].
* [[Ilyn Payne]], a knight and King's Justice, the royal executioner.
* [[Imry Florent]], a knight, son of ser Ryam Florent.
* [[Ironbelly]]
* [[Irri]], a handmaiden of Daenerys Targaryen.

===J===
* [[Jacelyn Bywater]], called "Ironhand", a knight. Succeeded Janos Slynt as Lord Commander of the City Watch in King's Landing. Killed by his own men during King Stannis' attack on King's Landing.
* [[Jack]]
* [[Jacks]], a Winterfell guard.
* [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]
* [[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]]
* [[Jafer Flowers]], a ranger of Night's Watch.
* [[Jaggot]]
* [[Jaime Lannister]], called "the Kingslayer", a knight and current Lord Commander of the Kingsguard under King Tommen. Had his right hand cut off by Vargo Hoat.
* [[Jalabhar Xho]], exiled prince of the Red Flower Vale on the [[Summer Islands]].
* [[Jammos Frey]]
* [[Janna Fossoway]]
* [[Janos Slynt]], Lord Commander of the City Watch in King's Landing until Tyrion Lannister, as Hand of the King, sent him to the Wall.
* [[Jaqen H'ghar]]
* [[Jared Frey]]
* [[Jaremy Rykker]], second ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Jarl]]
* [[Jarmen Buckwell]], ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Jason Mallister]], Lord of House Seaguard. Famed warrior during the [[War of the Usurper]], [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]] and the [[War of the Five Kings]].
* [[Jate]]
* [[Jeffory Mallister]], companion of Brandon Stark, executed by King Aerys.
* [[Jeor Mormont]], the "Old Bear", Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. Murdered by his own men at [[Craster's Keep]] beyond the Wall.
* [[Jeren]], a new member of the Night's Watch.
* [[Jeyne Poole]], Vayon Poole's daughter and a friend to Sansa Stark.
* [[Jeyne Targaryen]]
* [[Jeyne Westerling]], wife of Robb Stark.
* [[Jhaqo]], a Dothraki khal.
* [[Jhiqui]], a handmaiden of Daenerys Targaryen.
* [[Jhogo]], Daenerys' bloodrider.
* [[Joanna Lannister]], late wife of Tywin Lannister
* [[Jodge]]
* [[Joffrey Baratheon]], eldest son of King Robert Baratheon and heir to the Iron Throne.
* [[Jojen Reed]], son of Howland Reed, Lord of [[Greywater's Watch]].
* [[Jommo]]
* [[Jommy]]
* [[Jon Arryn]]
* [[Jon Connington]], Hand of the King under Aerys II.
* [[Jon Fossoway]], a knight of [[House Fossoway of New Barrel]] (Green Apple).
* [[Jon Snow]], bastard son of Lord Eddard Stark. 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.
* [[Jon Umber]], called the Greatjon. Lord of the [[Last Hearth]].
* [[Jon Umber]], called the Smalljon. Heir to the Last Hearth.
* [[Jonnel Stark]]
* [[Jonos Bracken]], Lord of Stone [[Hedge]].
* [[Jonos Stark]]
* [[Jonothor Darry]], knight of Aerys' Kingsguard, brother to ser Willem Darry.
* [[Jorah Mormont]], son of Jeor Mormont, knight in exile, once Lord of [[Bear Island]].
* [[Jorah Stark]]
* [[Joramun]]
* [[Jorgen]], a peasant of Coldmoat.
* [[Jory Cassel]], Captain of the Guard at Winterfell, nephew of ser Rodrik Cassel.
* [[Joseth]]
* [[Josmyn Peckledon]], a squire.
* [[Joss]]
* [[Joss Stilwood]], squire to Ser Gregor Clegane.
* [[Josua Willum]], Lord Willum's eldest son.
* [[Jothos Slynt]]
* [[Joy Hill]], bastard daughter of Gerion Lannister.
* [[Joyeuse Frey]]
* [[Jyck]]
* [[Jynessa Blackmont]]
* [[Jyzene]]

===K===
* [[Karl]]
* [[Karlon Stark]]
* [[Karyl Vance]], Lord of [[Wayfarer's Rest]].
* [[Kedge]]
* [[Kenned]]
* [[Kennos of Kayce]], often sounds the [[Horn of Herrock]]
* [[Ketter]]
* [[Kevan Lannister]]
* [[Khorane Sathmantes]]
* [[Knight of Ninestars]], slain by Daemon Blackfyre on the Redgrass Field.
* [[Koss]]
* [[Kraznys mo Nakloz]]
* [[Kromm]]
* [[Kurleket]], a Bracken man-at-arms who accompanies Catelyn and Tyrion through the [[Mountains of the Moon]].
* [[Kurz]]
* [[Kyle]]
* [[Kyle Condon]]
* [[Kyle Royce]]
* [[Kym]]
* [[Kyra]]

===L===
* [[Lamprey]], gaoler at [[Dragonstone]].
* [[Lancel V Lannister]], a [[King of the Rock]], killed by Wilbert Osgrey
* [[Lancel Lannister]], son of Kevan Lannister. A squire to [[King Robert Baratheon]].
* [[Lann the Clever]], a legendary trickster.
* [[Lanna]]
* [[Larence Snow]], called "the Bastard of Hornwood".
* [[Lark]]
* [[Larra Blackmont]]
* [[Layna]]
* [[Lem]], called "Lemoncloak". A member of the Brotherhood Without Banners.
* [[Lenn]]
* [[Lenyl]]
* [[Leo Lefford]], Lord of [[Goldentooth]].
* [[Leobald Tallhart]], castellan of [[Torrhen's Square]].
* [[Leonette Tyrell]]
* [[Leslyn]]
* [[Leslyn Haigh]]
* [[Lestor Morrigen]], Lord of [[Crow's Nest]].
* [[Lew Piper]], a squire to Ser Jaime Lannister.
* [[Lewyn Martell]], member of the [[Kingsguard]]
* [[Lewys Lydden]]
* [[Leyton Hightower]], voice of [[Oldtown]], Lord of the Port, Lord of the High Tower, Defender of the Citadel and Beacon of the South.
* [[Lharys]]
* [[Lollys Stokeworth]].
* [[Lommy Greenhands]], a boy on his way to join the [[Night's Watch]].
* [[Loras Tyrell]], Knight of the Kingsguard. Last reported to have been maimed by boiling oil during the siege of Dragonstone, and dying.
* [[Loren I Lannister]], last King of the Rock, knelt to Aegon I the Dragon.
* [[Loreza Sand]], eighth of the Sand Snakes. Illegitimate daughter of Oberyn Martell and Ellaria Sand.
* [[Lorren]], called "Black Lorren". An infamous ironborn raider.
* [[Lothar Frey]]
* [[Lothar Mallery]]
* [[Lothor Brune]], a freerider.
* [[Lucas Blackwood]], heir to [[Raiventree]].
* [[Ser Lucas Inchfield]], called "The Longinch."
* [[Lucas Roote]]
* [[Lucius Vypren]]
* [[Luke]]
* [[Luthor Tyrell]]
* [[Luwin]], maester at Winterfell
* [[Lyanna Mormont]], the youngest of Maege Mormont's daughters. Named after Lyanna Stark.
* [[Lyanna Stark]]
* [[Lyel Crakehall]], called the "Strongboar". Famed knight and battle commander.
* [[Lyessa Flint]], Lady of [[Widow's Watch]].
* [[Lyle Crakehall]]
* [[Lyman Darry]]
* [[Lymond Goodbrook]]
* [[Lymond Lychester]]
* [[Lymond Vikery]]
* [[Lyn Corbray]], master swordsman and suitor to Lysa Tully.
* [[Lync]]
* [[Lynesse Mormont]], ''nee'' Hightower, estranged second wife of Ser Jorah.
* [[Ser Lyonel Baratheon]], called “The Laughing Storm.” A famous knight who attended the [[Ashford tourney]].
* [[Lysa Tully Arryn]]
* [[Lythene Vypren

===M===
* [[Mace Tyrell]]
* [[Mad Huntsman]], a brutal member of the Brotherhood without Banners and castellan of [[Stony Sept]].
* [[Maege Mormont]], Lady of Bear Island.
* [[Maegor I Targaryen]], called the Cruel.
* [[Mag Mar Tun Doh Weg]], called "Mag the Mighty", King of the [[Giants]]
* [[Malcolm]]
* [[Mallador Locke]]
* [[Malleon]]
* [[Malliard]]
* [[Mallor]]
* [[Mance Rayder]], The King beyond the Wall
* [[Mandon Moore]]
* [[Mandred Lothson]], Lord of Harrenhal.
* [[Manfred Dondarrion]], Lord of House Dondarrion during [[The Hedge Knight]]. Refused to vouch for Ser Duncan the Tall for his entry into the Ashford Tournament.
* [[Marei]]
* [[Margaery Tyrell]]
* [[Marianne Vance]]
* [[Maric Seaworth]]
* [[Marillion]], a singer
* [[Marissa Frey]]
* [[Mariya Frey]]
* [[Mark Mullendore]]
* [[Mark Ryswell]]
* [[Maron Botley]]
* [[Maron Greyjoy]]
* [[Marq Piper]], heir to [[Pinkmaiden]].
* [[Martyn Cassel]]
* [[Martyn Lannister]]
* [[Martyn Rivers]]
* [[Marwyn]], an [[Archmaester]] of the Citadel.
* [[Marya Seaworth]], a cobbler's daughter before her marriage to Lord Davos.
* [[Masha Heddle]]
* [[Maslyn]]
* [[Matarys Targaryen]]
* [[Mathis Rowan]], Lord of [[Goldengrove]].
* [[Mathos Mallarawan]]
* [[Matrice]]
* [[Matthar]]
* [[Matthos Seaworth]], son of Davos Seaworth
* [[Mawney]]
* [[Maynard]], a Septon.
* [[Mebble]]
* [[Medger Cerwyn]]
* [[Meera Reed]], daughter of Howland Reed
* [[Megga Tyrell]]
* [[Meizo Mahr]]
* [[Melisandre|Melisandre]] of [[Asshai]], called "The Red Woman". A priestess of R'hllor in the service of Stannis Baratheon
* [[Melly]]
* [[Meredyth Crane]]
* [[Merianne Frey]]
* [[Meribald]], a wandering septon.
* [[Merlon Crakehall]]
* [[Mern IX Gardener]]
* [[Mero]]
* [[Merrett Frey]]
* [[Merrit]]
* [[Merryweather]]
* [[Meryn Trant]]
* [[Mikken]], blacksmith of Winterfell.
* [[Minsa Tully]]
* [[Mirri Maz Duur]], a ''maegi'', or witch-woman
* [[Missandei]]
* [[Mohor]]
* [[Monford Velaryon]]
* [[Monterys Velaryon]]
* [[Moon Boy]], a fool at King's Landing.
* [[Mord]], a gaoler in the Eyrie
* [[Mordane]], a septa at Winterfell
* [[Moreo Tumitis]]
* [[Morgil]], called "the Evil"
* [[Moro]]
* [[Morosh the Myrman]]
* [[Morrec]]
* [[Morros Slynt]]
* [[Mors Manwoody]]
* [[Mors Martell]]
* [[Mors Umber]]
* [[Morton Waynwood]]
* [[Moryn Tyrell]]
* [[Mudge]]
* [[Mullin]]
* [[Munciter]]
* [[Munda]]
* [[Murch]]
* [[Murmison]]
* [[Mya Stone]]
* [[Mycah]], a butcher's boy at Winterfell
* [[Mychel Redfort]]
* [[Myles]]
* [[Myles Manwoody]]
* [[Myles Mooton]], squire to Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, later killed by Robert Baratheon at the [[Stoney Sept]].
* [[Myles Smallwood]]
* [[Myrcella Baratheon]]
* [[Myria Jordayne]]
* [[Myriah Targaryen]]

===N===
* [[Naerys Targaryen]]
* [[Nage]]
* [[Nan]], called "Old Nan". Longtime servant at Winterfell.
* [[Nella]]
* [[Nestor Royce]], High Steward of the Vale
* [[Nissa Nissa]]
* [[Notch]]
* [[Nute the Barber]]
* [[Nymeria]]
* [[Nymeria Sand]], second of the Sand Snakes, illegitimate daughter of Oberyn Martell. Also known as Lady Nym.
* [[Nysterica]]

===O===
* [[Obara Sand]], eldest of the Sand Snakes, illegitimate daughter of Oberyn Martell
* [[Obella Sand]], sixth of the Sand Snakes, daughter of Oberyn Martell and Ellaria Sand.
* [[Oberyn Martell]]
* [[Ogo]]
* [[Olenna Tyrell]], known as the "Queen of Thorns".
* [[Ollo Lophand]]
* [[Olyvar Frey]], squire of King Robb Stark.
* [[Omer]], a Maester of The Citadel, in service at Old Oak. Son of Ser Colin Florent.
* [[Omer Blackberry]], one of Stannis Baratheon's sworn swords.
* [[Ondrew Locke]]
* [[Orell]], called "the Eagle", a wildling skinchanger.
* [[Ormond]]
* [[Ormond Osgrey]]
* [[Orphan Oss]]
* [[Orton Merryweather]], a Tyrell bannerman and husband of Taena Merryweather.
* [[Orys Baratheon]]
* [[Osfryd Kettleblack]], a sellsword and brother to Osmund and Osney.
* [[Osha]], wildling warrior captured by Robb Stark. Entrusted to keep Rickon Stark safe following the sack of Winterfell.
* [[Osmund Kettleblack]], a sellsword knight and brother to Osfryd and Osney.
* [[Osmynd]]
* [[Osney Kettleblack, a sellsword and brother to Osfryd and Osmund.
* [[Oswell Kettleblack, a sellsword and father of Ser Osmund, Osfryd and Osney.
* [[Oswell Whent]]
* [[Oswyn]]
* [[Othell Yarwyck]]
* [[Otho Bracken]], called "the Brute of Bracken". Killed Lord Blackwood at a tourney at King's Landing.
* [[Othor]]
* [[Otter Gimpknee]]
* [[Otto Hightower]]
* [[Ottyn Wythers]]
* [[Owen Norrey]]

===P===
* [[Palla]]
* [[Parmen Crane]], the Purple knight of the Rainbowguard.
* [[Patchface]], lackwit fool at Dragonstone
* Pate, a novice at the Citadel
* [[Pate of the Blue Fork]]
* [[Pate]], Prince Tommen's whipping boy.
* [[Patrek Mallister]], heir to [[Seagard]].
* [[Paul]]
* [[Paxter Redwyne]], Lord of the [[Arbor]].
* [[Penrose]]
* [[Perros Blackmont]]
* [[Perwyn Frey]], a knight.
* [[Perwyn Osgrey]], called "the Proud". Founder of [[House Osgrey]].
* [[Petyr Baelish]]
* [[Petyr Frey]], called "Petyr Pimple"
* [[Phillip Foote]], a knight.
* [[Pia]], called "Pretty Pia".
* [[Podrick Payne]], a timid squire of a lesser branch of [[House Payne]]
* [[Pollitor]]
* [[Polliver]], captain of Gregor Clegane's men.
* [[Pono]]
* [[Porridge]], a gaoler at Dragonstone
* [[Porther]]
* [[Poul Pemford]]
* [[Poxy Tym]], a guardsman at Winterfell.
* [[Praed]]
* [[Prendahl]] na Ghezn, a former captain of the [[Stormcrows]].
* [[Preston Greenfield]]
* [[Puddingfoot]]
* [[Pyat Pree]], one of Qarth's warlocks.
* [[Pycelle]], the Grand Maester
* [[Pyg]], a member of the Brave Companions
* [[Pylos]], the Maester of Dragonstone.
* [[Pypar]], a man of Night's Watch.

===Q===
* [[Qalen]]
* [[Qarl]], an Ironborn raider
* [[Qhorin]], called "Halfhand", an experienced ranger of the Night's Watch
* [[Qorgyle]]
* [[Qos]]
* [[Qotho]]
* [[Quaithe of the Shadow]], a shadowbinder from Asshai
* [[Quaro]]
* [[Quent]]
* [[Quenten Banefort]]
* [[Quhuru Mo]]
* [[Quickfinger]], a failed assassin during the Blackfyre Rebellion
* [[Quort]]
* [[Qyburn]], a Maester stripped of his chain. A member of the Brave Companions. Replaced the eunnuch Varys as Lord of Whispers in King's Landing. Currently sits on King Tommen's [[Small Council]].
* [[Qyle]]

===R===
* [[Rafford]], called "Raff the Sweetling" or "Raff". A soldier under Ser Gregor Clegane
* [[Ragwyle]], a wildling [[spearwife]]
* [[Rakharo]], bloodrider to Daenerys Targaryen
* [[Ramsay Snow]], called "The Bastard of Bolton"
* [[Randyll Tarly]], Lord of [[House Tarly]] and a Tyrell bannerman
* [[Rast]]
* [[Rattleshirt]], the self-styled "Lord o' Bones"
* [[Ravella Smallwood]]
* [[Raymar Royce]]
* [[Raymun]]
* [[Raymun Darry]]
* [[Raymund Frey]]
* [[Raynald Westerling]]
* [[Redtusk]]
* [[Redwyn]]
* [[Reek]], a repellent companion to Ramsay Snow
* [[Regenard Estred]]
* [[Renly Baratheon]], King in [[Highgarden]].
* [[Reynard Webber]], Lord of House Webber
* [[Reysen]]
* [[Rhaelle Targaryen]], sister to Aegon V
* [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
* [[Rhaella Targaryen]]
* [[Rhaenys Targaryen]]
* [[Rhaenys Targaryen]]
* [[Rhogoro]]
* [[Richard Lonmouth]]
* [[Rickard Karstark]], Lord of Karhold and a Stark bannerman
* [[Rickard Stark]], father of Eddard Stark
* [[Robar Royce]]
* [[Robb Reyne]]
* [[Robb Stark]], eldest son of Lord Eddard and Lady Catelyn Stark. Proclaimed [[King in the North]]. Betrayed and murdered at [[the Twins]] by Lord Walder Frey.
* [[Robert Arryn]]
* [[Robert Baratheon]]
* [[Robett Glover]]
* [[Robin Flint]], was an escort for Lady Catelyn Stark. Killed at the Red Wedding.
* [[Robin Ryger]], Captain-of-the-guard at Riverrun and friend to Hoster Tully and Edmure Tully.
* [[Rodrik Cassel]], a knight and Master-at-arms of Winterfell
* [[Rodrik Stark]]
* [[Rodwell Stark]]
* [[Roland Crakehall]], a knight of King Daeron II's kingsguard.
* [[Ser Roland Uffering]], Lady Rohanne Webber's fourth husband, died in the [[Great Spring Sickness]].
* [[Rolfe]]
* [[Rollam Westerling]]
* [[Rolland Storm]]
* [[Rolley]]
* [[Rolph Spicer]]
* [[Ronel Rivers]]
* [[Ronnel Harclay]]
* [[Ronnel Stout]]
* [[Ronnet "Red Ronnet" Connington]], right hand man of Jaime Lannister during the siege of Riverrun.
* [[Roone]]
* [[Roose Bolton]]
* [[Rorge]], noseless prisoner of the black cells at King's Landing
* [[Roslin Frey]]
* [[Rossart]]
* [[Rupert Brax]]
* [[Ryam Florent]]
* [[Ryam Redwyne]], historic Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.
* [[Ryger Rivers]]
* [[Ryk]]
* [[Ryles]]
* [[Ryman Frey]]
* [[Rymund]]
* [[Ryon Allyrion]]

===S===
* [[Salladhor Saan]], a [[Lys|Lyseni]] pirate.
* [[Sallei Frey]]
* [[Sallor the Bald]], former captain of the Stormcrows.
* [[Salloreon]]
* [[Sam Stoops]], the steward of Steadfast.
* [[Samwell Tarly]], morbidly obese man of the Night's Watch. Sometimes called "Sam the Slayer" or "Lord Piggy". Well-meaning and learned, but notoriously craven.
* [[Sandor Clegane]], known throughout Westeros as "The Hound". Member of the Kingsguard, last seen by Arya Stark when he was gravely wounded. Clegane wears a dog's-head helm and has severe burns to one side of his face inflicted by his older brother Gregor when the two were young boys.
* [[Sansa Stark]]
* [[Sarella Sand]], fourth of the Sand Snakes, illegitimate daughter of Oberyn Martell.
* [[Sarra Frey]]
* [[Satin]], soldier of the Night's Watch
* [[Sawane Botley]], Lord of [[Lordsport]] on Pyke.
* [[Sawwood]]
* [[Sefton]], a septon.
* [[Selwyn Tarth]], called the Evenstar, Lord of [[Tarth]].
* [[Selyse Baratheon]], of House Florent, wife of Stannis Baratheon. Queen.
* [[Serra Frey]]
* [[Serwyn of the Mirror Shield]], a legendary Kingsguard knight.
* [[Shadd]]
* [[Ser Shadrick of the Shady Glen]], a [[hedge knight]] in Hibald's service.
* [[Shae]], 18-year-old whore in the service of [[Tyrion Lannister]] during his tenure as King Joffrey's Hand.
* [[Shagga]], son of Dolf. A leader of the [[Stone Crows]] clan from the Mountains of the Moon.
* [[Shagwell]], called "the Fool". A member of the Brave Companions mercenary company
* [[Sharna]], innkeep at the [[Inn of the Kneeling Man]].
* [[Shella Whent]], formerly Lady of Harrenhal.
* [[Shiera "Seastar"]], one of the Great Bastards of King Aegon IV. Frequent paramour of Lord Bloodraven.
* [[Shireen Baratheon]], young daughter of Stannis Baratheon has been deformed by the greyscale disease.
* [[Shirei Frey]]
* [[Shitmouth]], a soldier in the garrison at Harrenhal. Known for his obscene language.
* [[Shyra]]
* [[Shyra Errol]]
* [[Sigrin]], a Lordsport shipwright.
* [["Silveraxe" Fell]], Lord of [[Fellwood]].
* [[Ser Simon Leygood]], suitor of Rohanne Webber.
* [[Ser Simon Staunton]], Lady Rohanne Webber's third husband, choked upon a chicken bone.
* [[Simon Toyne]], an infamous outlaw of the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]]. Killed by Ser Barristan the Bold.
* [[Skittrick]]
* [[Skyte]]
* [[The Smiling Knight]], an infamous outlaw of the Kingswood Brotherhood. Killed by Ser Arthur Dayne.
* [[Softfoot]]
* [[Squint]]
* [[Squinty Jeyne]], a peasant on [[Osgrey]] lands, mother of half-wit Rob.
* [[Lord Stackhouse]], covets Lady Webber's [[Horseshoe Hills]].
* [[Stafford Lannister]]
* [[Stannis Baratheon]]
* [[Stannis Seaworth]], son of Davos Seaworth.
* [[Steffon Baratheon]]
* [[Steffon Seaworth]], son of Davos Seaworth.
* [[Steffon Varner]]
* [[Stevron Frey]]
* [[Stiv]]
* [[Stone Thumbs]]
* [[Stonesnake]], a member of the Night's Watch.
* [[Stygg]]
* [[Styr]], called "the Magnar of Thenn". Leader of the [[Thenn]], a tribe of wildlings beyond the North.
* [[Sumner Crakehall]]
* [[Sybelle Westerling]]
* [[Sybelle Glover]]
* [[Sylas]]
* [[Sylva Santagar]], close companion of Princess Arianne Martell.
* [[Symeon Star Eyes]], legendary hero.
* [[Symon]], called Silvertongue. A singer.
* [[Symond Frey]]
* [[Syrio Forel]], former [[First Sword of Braavos]].

===T===
* [[Taena Merryweather]], [[Myr|Myrish]] beauty. Wife of Orton Merryweather and Lady of the House. Confidante and pillow-friend to Queen Cersei.
* [[Talla Tarly]]
* [[Tallad]]
* [[Tanda Stokeworth]], Lady of House Stokeworth.
* [[Tanselle]], a puppeteer accosted by Aerion Brightflame and rescued by Ser Duncan the Tall. Dornish.
* [[Tansy]]
* [[Tanton Fossoway]]
* [[Tarber]]
* [[Temmo]]
* [[Theo Wull]]
* [[Theomar Smallwood]], Lord of [[Acorn Hall]].
* [[Theon Greyjoy]], only living son of Balon Greyjoy and heir to the Iron Islands. Raised as a ward of Eddard Stark after Balon Greyjoy's rebellion against Robert Baratheon. Betrayed Robb Stark and sacked Winterfell. Currently a prisoner of Roose Bolton's bastard son Ramsay Snow.
* [[Theon Stark]]
* [[Thoren Smallwood]]
* [[Thoros]], called "Thoros of Myr". A red priest of R'hllor in King's Landing.
* [[Three Toes]], a Brave Companion.
* [[The Tickler]], a soldier and expert torturer serving Gregor Clegane.
* [[Tim Stone]], a ranger and Sworn Brother of the Night's Watch.
* [[Tim Tangletongue]], a steward at [[Castle Black]].
* [[Timeon of Dorne]], a Brave Companion.
* [[Timett]], son of Timmett. Leader of the [[Burned Men]] clan of the Mountains of the Moon.
* [[Ser Timon Scrapesword]], a famed knight.
* [[Tion Frey]], son of Emmon Frey and Genna Lannister.
* [[Tobbot]]
* [[Tobho Mott]], a master armorer in King's Landing.
* [[Todder]]
* [[Todric]]
* [[Toefinger]]
* [[Togg Joth]], a Brave Companion. Originally from [[Ibben]].
* [[Tom of Sevenstreems]], a singer. Also called Tom O'Sevens.
* [[TomToo]], son of Tomard
* [[Tomard]], called "Fat Tom". A guardsman at King's Landing.
* [[Tommen Baratheon]]
* [[Toregg]]
* [[Tormund]], known as "Giant's Bane" among other titles.
* [[Torrek]]
* [[Torrhen Karstark]]
* [[Torrhen Stark]]
* [[Tothmure]]
* [[Tregar]]
* [[Tregar Ormollen]]
* [[Tremond Gargarlen]]
* [[Tristifer IV Mudd]]
* [[Tristifer V Mudd]]
* [[Tristimun]]
* [[Trystane Martell]], youngest child of Prince Doran Martell.
* [[Tuffleberry]]
* [[Tumberjon]]
* [[Turnip]]
* [[Turquin]]
* [[Tya Baratheon]]
* [[Tyene Sand]], third of the Sand Snakes, illegitimate daughter of Oberyn Martell.
* [[Tygett Lannister]]
* [[Tymor]]
* [[Tyrek Lannister]]
* [[Tyrion Lannister]], called "The Imp". Served as King Joffrey's Hand for a time before being deposed by his father, Tywin Lannister. Falsely accused of murdering King Joffrey, Tyrion was freed from prison by his brother Jaime and has fled Westeros.
* [[Tysha]], Tyrion Lannister's first wife
* [[Tyta Frey]]
* [[Tytos Blackwood]], Lord of House Blackwood. Follower of the [[Old Gods]] and one of the few remaining commanders still in the field after the [[War of the Five Kings]].
* [[Tytos Brax]]
* [[Tytos Lannister]]
* [[Tywin Lannister]] father of Jaime, Cersei, and Tyrion Lannister. Lord of Casterly Rock and Warden of the West under King Robert. Later assumes the role of Hand under King Joffrey. Murdered in his own privy at King's Landing by his son Tyrion.

===U===
* [[Ulf]] of the Moon Brothers
* [[Ulf the Ill]], an Ironborn raider placed under Theon's authority.
* [[Uller]]
* [[Ulmer]]
* [[Ulrick Dayne]], a past Sword of the Morning.
* [[Ulwyck Uller]]
* [[Urreg]]
* [[Urron Greyiron]]
* [[Urswyck]], called "Faithful Urswyck". A member of the Brave Companions mercenary company.
* [[Urzen]]
* [[Utherydes Wayn]], steward of Riverrun and [[House Tully]].
* [[Utt]], a septon and member of the Brave Companions mercenary company.
===V===
* [[Lady Vaith]]
* [[Val]]
* [[Valarr Targaryen]]
* [[Varamyr]], called "Varamyr Six-skins". A wildling skinchanger.
* [[Vardis Egen]], knight and Captain-of-guards at the Eyrie.
* [[Vargo Hoat]], captain of the Brave Companions, a sellsword company. A [[Qohorik]]. Known for hacking limbs (typically hands and feet) off captives.
* [[Varly]]
* [[Varys]]
* [[Vayon Poole]], steward to Winterfell and House Stark.
* [[Vickon Greyjoy]]
* [[Victarion Greyjoy]]
* [[Visenya Targaryen]]
* [[Viserys Targaryen]]
* [[Vulture King]]
* [[Vylarr]]
* [[Vyman]]

===W===
* Walda Frey, called "[[Fat Walda]]"
* Walda Frey, called "[[Fair Walda]]"
* [[Walda Rivers]]
* Walder Frey, called "[[Big Walder]]". A ward of Winterfell.
* [[House Frey#Other Members|Walder Frey]], called "[[Black Walder]]"
* Walder Frey, called "[[Little Walder]]". A ward of Winterfell.
* Walder Frey, called "[[Red Walder]]"
* [[Walder Frey]], called "The Late Lord Frey". Lord of the Crossing.
* [[Walder Rivers]], called "Bastard Walder"
* [[Wallen]]
* [[Walton Frey]]
* [[Walton Stark]]
* [[Walton]], called "Steelshanks." Captain of [[Roose Bolton]]'s guards.
* [[Waltyr Frey]]
* Warren
* Watty
* [[Waymar Royce]].
* [[Wayn]]
* [[Weasel]]
* [[The Weeper]], an infamous wildling raider.
* [[Weese]], servant overseer at Harrenhal. A soldier in the service of Ser Gregor Clegane.
* [[Wenda]]
* [[Wendamyr]], a Maester in service on Pyke.
* [[Wendel Manderly]], second son of Lord Wyman Manderly.
* [[Wendello Qar Deeth]]
* [[Werlag]]
* [[Wex Pyke]], squire to Prince Theon Greyjoy.
* [[Whalen Frey]]
* [[Whitesmile Wat]], a singer.
* [[Wilbert]], the Knight of Stoney Sept.
* [[Wilbert Osgrey]], the "Little Lion", marshall of the Northmarch at the time of Gyles the Green. Killed by Lancel Lannister.
* [[Wild Wyl Waynwood]], slain by Daemon Blackfyre on the Redgrass Field.
* Will, called "Hookface". a guard at Dragonstone
* Will, a ranger of the Night's Watch.
* [[Willamen]]
* [[Willas Tyrell]]
* [[Willem Darry]], master-at-arms for the Red Keep. Targaryen loyalist that smuggled Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen out of [[Westeros]] at the end of the [[War of the Usurper]].
* [[Willem Lannister]], squire to Ser Jaime Lannister.
* [[William Stark]]
* [[Willis Wode.]]
* [[Willit]]
* [[Willum]]
* [[Woth]]
* [[Wyl]]
* [[Wylis Manderly]], a knight and heir to [[White Harbour]].
* [[Wylla]]
* [[Wyman Manderly]], Lord of White Harbour.
* [[Wynton Stout]], an elderly knight of the Night's Watch.

===XYZ===
* [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]], a merchant prince of [[Qarth]].
* [[Ygritte]], a red-haired wildling woman said to be lucky and kissed by fire. Jon Snow's consort. Killed during the wildling attack on the Wall.
* [[Yohn Royce]], called "Bronze Yohn". Lord of Runestone.
* [[Yoren]], senior "Wandering Crow" or recruiter for the Night's Watch. Killed during battle with Ser Amory Lorch's forces.
* [[Lord Yronwood]], Warden of the [[Boneway]], The Bloodroyal. Died from wounds taken in a duel with Oberyn Martell.
* [[Zollo]], called "Fat Zollo". A Dothraki sellsword and member the Brave Companions mercenary company.

Skinchangers

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Stark

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Skinchanger

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A '''skinchanger''' or '''warg''' is a person with the ability to enter the minds of an animal and control their actions. It is much easier for a skinchanger to do so if a bond exists between the two parties. The interaction between the skinchanger’s and animal’s mind will influence both personalities, with detrimental effects to the human if the animal’s influence is not fought. As yet, there has only been one known incidence of a skinchanger entering another human’s mind, and only a simple-minded one at that. This incidence was particularly traumatic to the person involved, and difficult for the skinchanger. Such an event proves to be a moral and ethical dilemma.

An untrained skinchanger may unconsciously enter the mind of an animal, especially while sleeping, particularly if a bond exists. It is extremely traumatic if an animal is killed while its’ mind is inhabited by a skinchanger. If a skinchanger is killed while inhabiting a creature, a part of his consciousness will remain in the creature. Much fear and superstition exists around skinchangers, with many mistakenly believing them to be shape shifters. It is said the greatest of the skinchangers were the [[greenseer|greenseers]], who amongst many other things could warg. The greatest amongst them could wear the skin of any beast.

=Known skinchangers=
There have been few known skinchangers in modern times, with most people associating them with the legends of the [[Children of the Forest]], particularly the greenseers.

==Stark Children==
The skinchanging ability is primarily seen amongst the current generation of [[House_Stark|Stark]] children. All of the children and their [[direwolf|direwolves]] are said to exibit common personalities, although in most instances this is entirely unconscious and is not likely to involve entering the animal's mind.

===Brandon===
Despite his young age, Brandon is a more experienced skinchanger than any of his siblings. This is possibly due to his enhanced state of consciousness experienced when he was comatose after his fall. Initially he was just entering Summer's, his direwolf, mind during sleep and just believed he was having vivid dreams. Once [[Jojen Reed]] arrived at [[Winterfell]] and recognised what was occuring, he begun to instruct Bran on how to control his abilities. Since this time, he has been able to warg into his wolf during waking hours and control the body, instead of simply experiencing everything the direwolf does. He briefly managed to enter the mind of his guide [[Hodor]], which deeply traumatised him.

===Arya===
Arya is the only other Stark child known to have warged into her direwolf, [[Nymeria]]. Whilst travelling, she experienced dreams of Nymeria leading a wolfpack and attaking some humans. This corresponds to events in the area where Nymeria is believed to be, with the wolves becoming larger and more bold.

==Wildings==
===Orell===
[[Orell]] was a wildling raider and skinchanger who could inhabit the body of an eagle. This eagle was frequently seen before the main body of the Wildling exodus, providing valuable scouting information. While inhabiting the eagle, Orell was killed by [[Jon Snow]], causing the eagle, or the remains of Orell's consciousness, to despise him.

===Varamyr Sixskins===
Varamyr "Sixskins" is a wildling accompanied by three wolves, a snowbear and a [[shadowcat]]. Consequently, he is almost certainly the greatest skinchanger seen by anyone south of [[The Wall]] in living memory. After Orell's death, Varamyr took control of his eagle, using it to scout during the battle at [[Castle Black]]. This eagle was killed by [[Melisandre]] while he was inhabiting it, causing him to go mad.

=References and Sources=
{{EnWP|Organizations in A Song of Ice and Fire}}

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Warg

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The Faith

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Skinchanger

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Callum:

A ‘’’skinchanger’’’ or warg is a person with the ability to enter the minds of an animal and control their actions. It is much easier for a skinchanger to do so if a bond exists between the two parties. The interaction between the skinchanger’s and animal’s mind will influence both personalities, with detrimental effects to the human if the animal’s influence is not fought. As yet, there has only been one known incidence of a skinchanger entering another human’s mind, and only a simple-minded one at that. This incidence was particularly traumatic to the person involved, and difficult for the skinchanger. Such an event proves to be a moral and ethical dilemma.

An untrained skinchanger may unconsciously enter the mind of an animal, especially while sleeping, particularly if a bond exists. It is extremely traumatic if an animal is killed while its’ mind is inhabited by a skinchanger. If a skinchanger is killed while inhabiting a creature, a part of his consciousness will remain in the creature. Much fear and superstition exists around skinchangers, with many mistakenly believing them to be shape shifters. It is said the greatest of the skinchangers were the [[greenseer|greenseers]], who amongst many other things could warg. The greatest amongst them could wear the skin of any beast.

=Known skinchangers=
There have been few known skinchangers in modern times, with most people associating them with the legends of the [[Children of the Forest]], particularly the greenseers.

==Stark Children==
The skinchanging ability is primarily seen amongst the current generation of [[House_Stark|Stark]] children. All of the children and their [[direwolf|direwolves]] are said to exibit common personalities, although in most instances this is entirely unconscious and is not likely to involve entering the animal's mind.

===Brandon===
Despite his young age, Brandon is a more experienced skinchanger than any of his siblings. This is possibly due to his enhanced state of consciousness experienced when he was comatose after his fall. Initially he was just entering Summer's, his direwolf, mind during sleep and just believed he was having vivid dreams. Once [[Jojen Reed]] arrived at [[Winterfell]] and recognised what was occuring, he begun to instruct Bran on how to control his abilities. Since this time, he has been able to warg into his wolf during waking hours and control the body, instead of simply experiencing everything the direwolf does. He briefly managed to enter the mind of his guide [[Hodor]], which deeply traumatised him.

===Arya===
Arya is the only other Stark child known to have warged into her direwolf, [[Nymeria]]. Whilst travelling, she experienced dreams of Nymeria leading a wolfpack and attaking some humans. This corresponds to events in the area where Nymeria is believed to be, with the wolves becoming larger and more bold.

==Wildings==
===Orell===
[[Orell]] was a wildling raider and skinchanger who could inhabit the body of an eagle. This eagle was frequently seen before the main body of the Wildling exodus, providing valuable scouting information. While inhabiting the eagle, Orell was killed by [[Jon Snow]], causing the eagle, or the remains of Orell's consciousness, to despise him.

===Varamyr Sixskins===
Varamyr "Sixskins" is a wildling accompanied by three wolves, a snowbear and a [[shadowcat]]. Consequently, he is almost certainly the greatest skinchanger seen by anyone south of [[The Wall]] in living memory. After Orell's death, Varamyr took control of his eagle, using it to scout during the battle at [[Castle Black]]. This eagle was killed by [[Melisandre]] while he was inhabiting it, causing him to go mad.

=References and Sources=
{{EnWP|Organizations in A Song of Ice and Fire}}

[[Category:Skinchangers|*]]
[[Category:Abilities]]

Skinchanger

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Callum:

A ‘’’skinchanger’’’ or warg is a person with the ability to enter the minds of an animal and control their actions. It is much easier for a skinchanger to do so if a bond exists between the two parties. The interaction between the skinchanger’s and animal’s mind will influence both personalities, with detrimental effects to the human if the animal’s influence is not fought. As yet, there has only been one known incidence of a skinchanger entering another human’s mind, and only a simple-minded one at that. This incidence was particularly traumatic to the person involved, and difficult for the skinchanger. Such an event proves to be a moral and ethical dilemma.

An untrained skinchanger may unconsciously enter the mind of an animal, especially while sleeping, particularly if a bond exists. It is extremely traumatic if an animal is killed while its’ mind is inhabited by a skinchanger. If a skinchanger is killed while inhabiting a creature, a part of his consciousness will remain in the creature. Much fear and superstition exists around skinchangers, with many mistakenly believing them to be shape shifters. It is said the greatest of the skinchangers were the [[greenseer|greenseers]], who amongst many other things could warg. The greatest amongst them could wear the skin of any beast.

==Known skinchangers==
There have been few known skinchangers in modern times, with most people associating them with the legends of the [[Children of the Forest]], particularly the [[greenseers]].

==Stark Children==
The skinchanging ability is primarily seen amongst the current generation of [[Stark]] children. All of the children and their [[Direwolves]] are said to exibit common personalities, although in most instances this is entirely unconscious and is not likely to involve entering the animal's mind.

===Brandon===
Despite his young age, Brandon is a more experienced skinchanger than any of his siblings. This is possibly due to his enhanced state of consciousness experienced when he was comatose after his fall. Initially he was just entering Summer's, his direwolf, mind during sleep and just believed he was having vivid dreams. Once [[Jojen Reed]] arrived at [[Winterfell]] and recognised what was occuring, he begun to instruct Bran on how to control his abilities. Since this time, he has been able to warg into his wolf during waking hours and control the body, instead of simply experiencing everything the direwolf does. He briefly managed to enter the mind of his guide [[Hodor]], which deeply traumatised him.

===Arya===
Arya is the only other Stark child known to have warged into her direwolf, [[Nymeria]]. Whilst travelling, she experienced dreams of Nymeria leading a wolfpack and attaking some humans. This corresponds to events in the area where Nymeria is believed to be, with the wolves becoming larger and more bold.

==Wildings==
==Orell==
[[Orell]] was a wildling raider and skinchanger who could inhabit the body of an eagle. This eagle was frequently seen before the main body of the Wildling exodus, providing valuable scouting information. While inhabiting the eagle, Orell was killed by [[Jon Snow]], causing the eagle, or the remains of Orell's consciousness, to despise him.

===Varamyr Sixskins===
Varamyr "Sixskins" is a wildling accompanied by three wolves, a snowbear and a [[shadowcat]]. Consequently, he is almost certainly the greatest skinchanger seen by anyone south of [[The Wall]] in living memory. After Orell's death, Varamyr took control of his eagle, using it to scout during the battle at [[Castle Black]]. This eagle was killed by [[Melisandre]] while he was inhabiting it, causing him to go mad.

==References and Sources==
{{EnWP|Organizations in A Song of Ice and Fire}}

[[Category:Skinchangers|*]]
[[Category:Abilities]]

Skinchanger

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Callum:

A ‘’’skinchanger’’’ or warg is a person with the ability to enter the minds of an animal and control their actions. It is much easier for a skinchanger to do so if a bond exists between the two parties. The interaction between the skinchanger’s and animal’s mind will influence both personalities, with detrimental effects to the human if the animal’s influence is not fought. As yet, there has only been one known incidence of a skinchanger entering another human’s mind, and only a simple-minded one at that. This incidence was particularly traumatic to the person involved, and difficult for the skinchanger. Such an event proves to be a moral and ethical dilemma.

An untrained skinchanger may unconsciously enter the mind of an animal, especially while sleeping, particularly if a bond exists. It is extremely traumatic if an animal is killed while its’ mind is inhabited by a skinchanger. If a skinchanger is killed while inhabiting a creature, a part of his consciousness will remain in the creature. Much fear and superstition exists around skinchangers, with many mistakenly believing them to be shape shifters. It is said the greatest of the skinchangers were the [[greenseers]], who amongst many other things could warg. The greatest amongst them could wear the skin of any beast.

==Known skinchangers==
There have been few known skinchangers in modern times, with most people associating them with the legends of the [[Children of the Forest]], particularly the [[greenseers]].

==Stark Children==
The skinchanging ability is primarily seen amongst the current generation of [[Stark]] children. All of the children and their [[Direwolves]] are said to exibit common personalities, although in most instances this is entirely unconscious and is not likely to involve entering the animal's mind.

===Brandon===
Despite his young age, Brandon is a more experienced skinchanger than any of his siblings. This is possibly due to his enhanced state of consciousness experienced when he was comatose after his fall. Initially he was just entering Summer's, his direwolf, mind during sleep and just believed he was having vivid dreams. Once [[Jojen Reed]] arrived at [[Winterfell]] and recognised what was occuring, he begun to instruct Bran on how to control his abilities. Since this time, he has been able to warg into his wolf during waking hours and control the body, instead of simply experiencing everything the direwolf does. He briefly managed to enter the mind of his guide [[Hodor]], which deeply traumatised him.

===Arya===
Arya is the only other Stark child known to have warged into her direwolf, [[Nymeria]]. Whilst travelling, she experienced dreams of Nymeria leading a wolfpack and attaking some humans. This corresponds to events in the area where Nymeria is believed to be, with the wolves becoming larger and more bold.

==Wildings==
==Orell==
[[Orell]] was a wildling raider and skinchanger who could inhabit the body of an eagle. This eagle was frequently seen before the main body of the Wildling exodus, providing valuable scouting information. While inhabiting the eagle, Orell was killed by [[Jon Snow]], causing the eagle, or the remains of Orell's consciousness, to despise him.

===Varamyr Sixskins===
Varamyr "Sixskins" is a wildling accompanied by three wolves, a snowbear and a [[shadowcat]]. Consequently, he is almost certainly the greatest skinchanger seen by anyone south of [[The Wall]] in living memory. After Orell's death, Varamyr took control of his eagle, using it to scout during the battle at [[Castle Black]]. This eagle was killed by [[Melisandre]] while he was inhabiting it, causing him to go mad.

==References and Sources==
{{EnWP|Organizations in A Song of Ice and Fire}}

[[Category:Skinchangers|*]]
[[Category:Abilities]]

Skinchanger

2009-05-27T10:49:35Z

Callum: Tried it out, hope it's not horrible

A ‘’’skinchanger’’’ or warg is a person with the ability to enter the minds of an animal and control their actions. It is much easier for a skinchanger to do so if a bond exists between the two parties. The interaction between the skinchanger’s and animal’s mind will influence both personalities, with detrimental effects to the human if the animal’s influence is not fought. As yet, there has only been one known incidence of a skinchanger entering another human’s mind, and only a simple-minded one at that. This incidence was particularly traumatic to the person involved, and difficult for the skinchanger. Such an event is a moral and ethical dilemma.

An untrained skinchanger may unconsciously enter the mind of an animal, especially while sleeping, particularly if a bond exists. It is extremely traumatic if an animal is killed while its’ mind is inhabited by a skinchanger. If a skinchanger is killed while inhabiting a creature, a part of his consciousness will remain in the creature. Much fear and superstition exists around skinchangers, with many mistakenly believing them to be shape shifters. It is said the greatest of the skinchangers were the [[greenseers]], who amongst many other things could warg. The greatest amongst them could wear the skin of any beast.

==Known skinchangers==
There have been few known skinchangers in modern times, with most people associating them with the legends of the [[Children of the Forest]], particularly the [[greenseers]].

==Stark Children==
The skinchanging ability is primarily seen amongst the current generation of [[Stark]] children. All of the children and their [[Direwolves]] are said to exibit common personalities, although in most instances this is entirely unconscious and is not likely to involve entering the animal's mind.

===Brandon===
Despite his young age, Brandon is a more experienced skinchanger than any of his siblings. This is possibly due to his enhanced state of consciousness experienced when he was comatose after his fall. Initially he was just entering Summer's, his direwolf, mind during sleep and just believed he was having vivid dreams. Once [[Jojen Reed]] arrived at [[Winterfell]] and recognised what was occuring, he begun to instruct Bran on how to control his abilities. Since this time, he has been able to warg into his wolf during waking hours and control the body, instead of simply experiencing everything the direwolf does. He briefly managed to enter the mind of his guide [[Hodor]], which deeply traumatised him.

===Arya===
Arya is the only other Stark child known to have warged into her direwolf, [[Nymeria]]. Whilst travelling, she experienced dreams of Nymeria leading a wolfpack and attaking some humans. This corresponds to events in the area where Nymeria is believed to be, with the wolves becoming larger and more bold.

==Wildings==
===Orell==
[[Orell]] was a wildling raider and skinchanger who could inhabit the body of an eagle. This eagle was frequently seen before the main body of the Wildling exodus, providing valuable scouting information. While inhabiting the eagle, Orell was killed by [[Jon Snow]], causing the eagle, or the remains of Orell's consciousness, to despise him.

===Varamyr Sixskins===
Varamyr "Sixskins" is a wildling accompanied by three wolves, a snowbear and a [[shadowcat]]. Consequently, he is almost certainly the greatest skinchanger seen by anyone south of [[The Wall]] in living memory. After Orell's death, Varamyr took control of his eagle, using it to scout during the battle at [[Castle Black]]. This eagle was killed by [[Melisandre]] while he was inhabiting it, causing him to go mad.

==References and Sources==
{{EnWP|Organizations in A Song of Ice and Fire}}

[[Category:Skinchangers|*]]
[[Category:Abilities]]

Robert's Rebellion

2009-05-27T07:32:04Z

Callum:

'''Robert's Rebellion''', also known as the '''War of the Usurper''', was a rebellion against [[House Targaryen]], primarily instigated by [[Eddard Stark]], [[Jon Arryn]], and [[Robert Baratheon]], for whom it is named. The war resulted in the end of the Targaryens dynasty in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and the beginning of Robert Baratheon's reign.

==Causes==
The conflict began when [[Brandon Stark]], who was about to be married to [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], learned that his sister, [[Lyanna Stark]], had been kidnapped by [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Despite the pleading of [[Hoster Tully]] for patience, Brandon rode to the city of [[King's Landing]]. There, he went into the [[Red Keep]] shouting for Prince Rhaegar to come out and die. King [[Aerys II]] had Brandon arrested for threatening the crown prince, and summoned [[House_Stark#Rickard|Rickard Stark]], Brandon's father and Lord of [[Winterfell]], to King’s Landing to fight in a trial by combat for his son’s treason. Aerys had Brandon and Rickard killed, with two hundred of Lord Stark’s best men.

Along with the Starks, Brandon's companions, Jeffory Mallister, Kyle Royce, and Elbert Arryn (nephew and heir of Lord [[Jon Arryn]] of the Vale), were accused of treason, and when their fathers came to King’s Landing to answer for their sons’ indiscretions, they were all killed after perfunctory trials by King Aerys. Brandon's squire Ethan Glover, however, was not killed along with his companions. When Aerys demanded that Jon Arryn release [[Robert Baratheon]] and [[Eddard Stark]] so that they too could be executed, Jon instead raised his banners in revolt. However, many of Jon's bannermen sided with the King, chief among them Lord Grafton, who called the other loyalists to aid him in barring Jon and Robert from entering his port of Gulltown. After the fall of Gulltown's defenses, Robert was able to return to [[Storm's End]], while Eddard returned North. Both men called on their own bannermen.

==Events==
===Battle of Summerhall===
The '''Battle of Summerhall''' was actually three battles all fought on one day. Robert hit three independent loyalist forces before they could converge upon him. Lords Grandison, Cafferen, and Fell planned to join their hosts at [[Summerhall]] and march on Storm’s End, but Robert learned of their plans and struck first, attacking each army individually. Lord Fell died in the battle and Robert's forces captured his son, Silveraxe. Lords Grandison and Cafferen, both loyalist commanders, went over to Robert after the battle, as did Silveraxe.

===Battle of Ashford===
:::{{main|Battle of Ashford}}
The '''Battle of Ashford''' was an indecisive victory for loyalist forces when [[Randyll Tarly]]'s van smashed Robert’s forces before the bulk of [[Mace Tyrell]]’s main force could be brought to bear. Lord Cafferen, a former Loyalist turned rebel after the Battle of Summerhall, was cut down by Randyll Tarly while fighting under Robert’s banner. Lord Tarly sent Lord Cafferen’s head to King Aerys. By all indications, the battle was indecisive, however Mace likes to remember it as his one great victory over Robert.

===Battle of the Bells===
:::{{main|Battle of the Bells}}
The '''Battle of the Bells''' took place at [[Stoney Sept]]. Aerys’ forces were chasing after Robert
Baratheon, attempting to cut him off from Eddard Stark’s forces. Robert was wounded and hiding in Stoney Sept. [[Jon Connington]], the [[Hand of the King|Hand]], took the town by force and began searching from house to house. Eddard and Hoster Tully's forces swept into the town. Connington fought back fiercely. Robert came out at that point and led a counterattack. When Connington saw the battle was lost, he ordered an orderly retreat. After the battle, Aerys realized that Robert was not some outlaw lord, but rather the greatest threat to the realm since [[Daemon Blackfyre]]. He exiled Lord Connington for his failure and ordered his [[Alchemist's Guild|pyromancers]] to place caches of [[wildfire]] throughout King’s Landing, even within the Red Keep itself.

===Battle of the Trident===
:::{{main|Battle of the Trident}}
The '''Battle of the Trident''' was the decisive battle of the war, matching the forces of Robert against the Targaryen loyalists. Rhaegar and Robert met in single combat on the ford of the [[Trident]] while the battle crashed around them. Robert slew Rhaegar with a blow to the chest from his warhammer so powerful that it smashed the rubies right from the armor. After Rhaegar fell, the Targaryen host broke and ran.
Because Robert had suffered a grievous wound in the battle, he gave the command of the army to [[Eddard Stark]].

===Sack of King's Landing===
The '''Sack of King’s Landing''' occurred one year into the rebellion. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], who had remained neutral until the Battle of the Trident, marched to the gates of King’s Landing, claiming loyalty to Aerys and asking to be let in. Aerys favored the advice of [[Pycelle|Grand Maester Pycelle]] over that of his spymaster [[Varys]] and opened the gates of the city. The Lannister forces then began to sack the city in Robert's name. Aerys ordered his most recent Hand, the [[Alchemists' Guild|pyromancer]] Rossart, to ignite the wildfire caches throughout the city, saying, "Let him [Robert] be king over charred bones and cooked meat. Let him be the king of ashes."

Aerys then ordered [[Jaime Lannister]], one of his Kingsguard and Tywin's own son, to kill his father. Instead, Jaime slew Lord Rossart and then murdered Aerys himself on the [[Iron Throne]]. Tywin sent his knights [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]] to deal with the rest of the royal family, securing the throne for Robert and proving that [[House Lannister]] had forsaken the Targaryens forever. Gregor killed the baby crown prince Aegon while his mother watched, and then proceeded to rape and murder Princess Elia herself. Amory dragged princess Rhaenys from under her father's bed and killed her. When Eddard Stark arrived shortly thereafter, he found Jaime seated on the Iron Throne and Aerys's corpse slumped below it.

===Siege of Storm's End===
Although more attrition than actual battle, the '''Siege of Storm’s End''' held up [[Mace Tyrell|Mace Tyrell’s]] forces at Storm's End for the better part of the entire war. During this siege the forces of the Reach, led by Mace and [[Paxter Redwyne]], feasted within sight of the castle while [[Stannis Baratheon]] and his men starved inside. Help eventually came in the form of [[Davos Seaworth]], who smuggled a cargo of onions past the blockade. In the end, Stannis and his forces held out until Eddard Stark arrived and Lord Tyrell dipped his banners.

===Dragonstone===
After the Siege of Storm's End was lifted, Stannis was given command of a fleet to take the last Targaryen stronghold, [[Dragonstone]]. Some nine months or more earlier, before the Sack of King's Landing, Queen Rhaella and Prince Viserys had fled to the island with Ser Willem Darry. The Queen died in childbed giving birth to [[Daenerys Targaryen]] during a great storm that destroyed the Targaryen fleet at anchor.

Before Stannis's arrival, Ser Willem and a handful of men smuggled Viserys, Daenerys, and her wet nurse from the nursery and sailed for [[Braavos]], where the last Targaryens began their lives of wandering exile.

===Battle of the Tower of Joy - The End of Aerys's Kingsguard===
Ser [[Arthur Dayne]], Ser [[Oswell Whent]], and the Lord Commander of the [[Kingsguard]] [[Gerold Hightower]] had been absent from the battles on the Trident, King's Landing, and Storm's End. They were guarding a small tower, named the [[Tower of Joy]], in the red mountains of Dorne where Prince Rhaegar had been holding [[Lyanna Stark]]. Lord Eddard rode there with a few companions, including [[Howland Reed]], the Lord of Greywater Watch, after lifting the siege of Storm's End. The seven companions fought the three Kingsguard, with only Eddard and Howland surviving. Lyanna died shortly after she extracted a promise from her brother. Afterwards, Eddard rode to [[Starfall]] to deliver Arthur's sword [[Dawn]] to his sister [[House_Dayne#Ashara_Dayne|Ashara Dayne]], who leapt into the sea shortly afterwards.

==Outcome==
After the war, Robert Baratheon took the Iron Throne and made Jon Arryn his Hand. As Lyanna Stark had died after her abduction, he married Cersei Lannister instead. Arryn negotiated a truce with Dorne, and the Seven Kingdoms confirmed Robert as king.

==References and sources==
{{EnWP|War of the Usurper}}
[[Category:Wars]]

Robert's Rebellion

2009-05-27T07:28:56Z

Callum:

'''Robert's Rebellion''', also known as the '''War of the Usurper''', was a rebellion against [[House Targaryen]], primarily instigated by [[Eddard Stark]], [[Jon Arryn]], and [[Robert Baratheon]], for whom it is named. The war resulted in the end of the Targaryens dynasty in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and the beginning of Robert Baratheon's reign.

==Causes==
The conflict began when [[Brandon Stark]], who was about to be married to [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]], learned that his sister, [[Lyanna Stark]], had been kidnapped by [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Despite the pleading of [[Hoster Tully]] for patience, Brandon rode to the city of [[King's Landing]]. There, he went into the [[Red Keep]] shouting for Prince Rhaegar to come out and die. King [[Aerys II]] had Brandon arrested for threatening the crown prince, and summoned [[Rickard Stark]], Brandon's father and Lord of [[Winterfell]], to King’s Landing to fight in a trial by combat for his son’s treason. Aerys had Brandon and Rickard killed, with two hundred of Lord Stark’s best men.

Along with the Starks, Brandon's companions, Jeffory Mallister, Kyle Royce, and Elbert Arryn (nephew and heir of Lord [[Jon Arryn]] of the Vale), were accused of treason, and when their fathers came to King’s Landing to answer for their sons’ indiscretions, they were all killed after perfunctory trials by King Aerys. Brandon's squire Ethan Glover, however, was not killed along with his companions. When Aerys demanded that Jon Arryn release [[Robert Baratheon]] and [[Eddard Stark]] so that they too could be executed, Jon instead raised his banners in revolt. However, many of Jon's bannermen sided with the King, chief among them Lord Grafton, who called the other loyalists to aid him in barring Jon and Robert from entering his port of Gulltown. After the fall of Gulltown's defenses, Robert was able to return to [[Storm's End]], while Eddard returned North. Both men called on their own bannermen.

==Events==
===Battle of Summerhall===
The '''Battle of Summerhall''' was actually three battles all fought on one day. Robert hit three independent loyalist forces before they could converge upon him. Lords Grandison, Cafferen, and Fell planned to join their hosts at [[Summerhall]] and march on Storm’s End, but Robert learned of their plans and struck first, attacking each army individually. Lord Fell died in the battle and Robert's forces captured his son, Silveraxe. Lords Grandison and Cafferen, both loyalist commanders, went over to Robert after the battle, as did Silveraxe.

===Battle of Ashford===
:::{{main|Battle of Ashford}}
The '''Battle of Ashford''' was an indecisive victory for loyalist forces when [[Randyll Tarly]]'s van smashed Robert’s forces before the bulk of [[Mace Tyrell]]’s main force could be brought to bear. Lord Cafferen, a former Loyalist turned rebel after the Battle of Summerhall, was cut down by Randyll Tarly while fighting under Robert’s banner. Lord Tarly sent Lord Cafferen’s head to King Aerys. By all indications, the battle was indecisive, however Mace likes to remember it as his one great victory over Robert.

===Battle of the Bells===
:::{{main|Battle of the Bells}}
The '''Battle of the Bells''' took place at [[Stoney Sept]]. Aerys’ forces were chasing after Robert
Baratheon, attempting to cut him off from Eddard Stark’s forces. Robert was wounded and hiding in Stoney Sept. [[Jon Connington]], the [[Hand of the King|Hand]], took the town by force and began searching from house to house. Eddard and Hoster Tully's forces swept into the town. Connington fought back fiercely. Robert came out at that point and led a counterattack. When Connington saw the battle was lost, he ordered an orderly retreat. After the battle, Aerys realized that Robert was not some outlaw lord, but rather the greatest threat to the realm since [[Daemon Blackfyre]]. He exiled Lord Connington for his failure and ordered his [[Alchemist's Guild|pyromancers]] to place caches of [[wildfire]] throughout King’s Landing, even within the Red Keep itself.

===Battle of the Trident===
:::{{main|Battle of the Trident}}
The '''Battle of the Trident''' was the decisive battle of the war, matching the forces of Robert against the Targaryen loyalists. Rhaegar and Robert met in single combat on the ford of the [[Trident]] while the battle crashed around them. Robert slew Rhaegar with a blow to the chest from his warhammer so powerful that it smashed the rubies right from the armor. After Rhaegar fell, the Targaryen host broke and ran.
Because Robert had suffered a grievous wound in the battle, he gave the command of the army to [[Eddard Stark]].

===Sack of King's Landing===
The '''Sack of King’s Landing''' occurred one year into the rebellion. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], who had remained neutral until the Battle of the Trident, marched to the gates of King’s Landing, claiming loyalty to Aerys and asking to be let in. Aerys favored the advice of [[Pycelle|Grand Maester Pycelle]] over that of his spymaster [[Varys]] and opened the gates of the city. The Lannister forces then began to sack the city in Robert's name. Aerys ordered his most recent Hand, the [[Alchemists' Guild|pyromancer]] Rossart, to ignite the wildfire caches throughout the city, saying, "Let him [Robert] be king over charred bones and cooked meat. Let him be the king of ashes."

Aerys then ordered [[Jaime Lannister]], one of his Kingsguard and Tywin's own son, to kill his father. Instead, Jaime slew Lord Rossart and then murdered Aerys himself on the [[Iron Throne]]. Tywin sent his knights [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]] to deal with the rest of the royal family, securing the throne for Robert and proving that [[House Lannister]] had forsaken the Targaryens forever. Gregor killed the baby crown prince Aegon while his mother watched, and then proceeded to rape and murder Princess Elia herself. Amory dragged princess Rhaenys from under her father's bed and killed her. When Eddard Stark arrived shortly thereafter, he found Jaime seated on the Iron Throne and Aerys's corpse slumped below it.

===Siege of Storm's End===
Although more attrition than actual battle, the '''Siege of Storm’s End''' held up [[Mace Tyrell|Mace Tyrell’s]] forces at Storm's End for the better part of the entire war. During this siege the forces of the Reach, led by Mace and [[Paxter Redwyne]], feasted within sight of the castle while [[Stannis Baratheon]] and his men starved inside. Help eventually came in the form of [[Davos Seaworth]], who smuggled a cargo of onions past the blockade. In the end, Stannis and his forces held out until Eddard Stark arrived and Lord Tyrell dipped his banners.

===Dragonstone===
After the Siege of Storm's End was lifted, Stannis was given command of a fleet to take the last Targaryen stronghold, [[Dragonstone]]. Some nine months or more earlier, before the Sack of King's Landing, Queen Rhaella and Prince Viserys had fled to the island with Ser Willem Darry. The Queen died in childbed giving birth to [[Daenerys Targaryen]] during a great storm that destroyed the Targaryen fleet at anchor.

Before Stannis's arrival, Ser Willem and a handful of men smuggled Viserys, Daenerys, and her wet nurse from the nursery and sailed for [[Braavos]], where the last Targaryens began their lives of wandering exile.

===Battle of the Tower of Joy - The End of Aerys's Kingsguard===
Ser [[Arthur Dayne]], Ser [[Oswell Whent]], and the Lord Commander of the [[Kingsguard]] [[Gerold Hightower]] had been absent from the battles on the Trident, King's Landing, and Storm's End. They were guarding a small tower, named the [[Tower of Joy]], in the red mountains of Dorne where Prince Rhaegar had been holding [[Lyanna Stark]]. Lord Eddard rode there with a few companions, including [[Howland Reed]], the Lord of Greywater Watch, after lifting the siege of Storm's End. The seven companions fought the three Kingsguard, with only Eddard and Howland surviving. Lyanna died shortly after she extracted a promise from her brother. Afterwards, Eddard rode to [[Starfall]] to deliver Arthur's sword [[Dawn]] to his sister [[House_Dayne#Ashara_Dayne|Ashara Dayne]], who leapt into the sea shortly afterwards.

==Outcome==
After the war, Robert Baratheon took the Iron Throne and made Jon Arryn his Hand. As Lyanna Stark had died after her abduction, he married Cersei Lannister instead. Arryn negotiated a truce with Dorne, and the Seven Kingdoms confirmed Robert as king.

==References and sources==
{{EnWP|War of the Usurper}}
[[Category:Wars]]

A Wiki of Ice and Fire:Ideas

2009-05-27T06:06:55Z

Callum:

{{Community Portal}}
<div style="text-align: left">
The '''Ideas''' page is meant as a discussion page for the direction of the ASOIAF wiki. On this page the users can discuss about the content and shape of the wiki.
* What sort of articles do we want?
* What goes on what page?
* In what form will the articles be?

==List==
* Pictures & maps. I think it would be nice if we could add some pictures and maps to our wiki. Makes it nicer
* I'd like to make recreations of the coat-of-arms with the proper colors and images (scanned from the appendices).
</div>
::Great idea! At this moment it is not possible to upload immages so we would have to persuade [[user:Ran|Ran]]
regards, [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 11:01, 7 January 2008 (CST)
:::Images are now allowed! However, they must adhere to what's acceptable for GFDL -- they must be images that are licensed for free use, including commercial use. This means that some images, such as Amok's work, are not permitted even though he has given limited rights to reuse his images on other sites -- it's not clear that he's willing to have them used commercially. If you believe an image has a Fair Use claim (such as a book cover), that should be permissible. --[[User:Ran|Ran]] 19:18, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

A Wiki of Ice and Fire:Questions

2009-05-27T06:05:16Z

Callum:

{{Community Portal}}
<div style="text-align: left">
'''Question board of AWOIAF'''

List your questions below. Other users will look at them and (try to) give you answers.

==Questions==
* Copyright. I would like add a few songs from the books to the wiki. But I don't know how what the copyright laws about this are. I is something that you are allowed to quote but you can't use large parts. I think this is something in between but were? (1 couplet from a song?) [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 07:58, 10 May 2007 (CDT)
** For poems, I'd say no more than 20% of a poem should be quoted. This seems to be squarely within reasonable amounts for fair use purposes. --[[User:Ran|Ran]] 11:09, 10 May 2007 (CDT)

* On what page from which book is the song "The Reyne of Castamere"? [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 07:58, 10 May 2007 (CDT)
**Don't have the book right now, but it first appear in ASOS in the Arya chapter where the BWB hang Septon Utt. Tom o'Sevens sings it when it starts raining. And of course during the Red Wedding Catelyn remembers some verses.--[[User:The_hairy_bear|The hairy bear]] ([[User talk:The hairy bear|Send me a raven]]) 09:40, 10 May 2007 (CDT)
::Thanks! Yesterday I did a lot of searching and I only came up with some lines of the Red Wedding. [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 09:49, 10 May 2007 (CDT)

* How do you change the $wgLogo path? --[[User:Eleventh|Eleventh]] 20:36, 5 January 2008 (CST)
**I think only the administrator: [[User:Ran|Ran]] can do that, but I will look into that.[[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 11:04, 7 January 2008 (CST)
***Thanks, if you need help making a logo, I could give it a try. [[User:Eleventh|Eleventh]] 20:25, 7 January 2008 (CST)
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