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<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name= [[File:Tarly.png|50px|left]] '''Samwell Tarly''' [[File:Minigdn.png|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Samwell Tarly.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = Portrait by Amoka©<br /> | Alias = Sam &lt;/br&gt; Ser Piggy{{Ref|aGoT|26}} &lt;/br&gt; Lord of Ham{{Ref|aGoT|26}} &lt;/br&gt; Lady Piggy {{Ref|aGoT|26}} &lt;/br&gt; Sam the Slayer &lt;/br&gt; Black Sam<br /> | Title = <br /> | Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth= [[Horn Hill]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death= <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] (Appears)&lt;/br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]] (Appears)&lt;/br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]] (POV)&lt;/br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]] (POV)&lt;/br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]] (Appears)<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#John Bradley,Samwell Tarly|John Bradley]]<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Samwell Tarly''' is the eldest son of Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] and his wife [[Melessa Florent]]. He is popularly called 'Sam', and disparagingly referred to as 'Ser Piggy.' He is a steward of the [[Night's Watch]]. He becomes a [[POV Character]] in [[A Storm of Swords]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by John Bradley.&lt;ref name=HBO/&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Samwell is very fat, with dark hair, pale eyes, and a large moon-shaped face.{{Ref|aGoT|26}} [[Jon Snow]] originally estimates Samwell to weigh 20 stones (127,01 kilograms/280 pounds). {{Ref|aGoT|26}} Samwell is fond of music and songs, and prefers books over weapons and soft fabrics over armor. He is also a craven, afraid of blood and violence. Although fat, timid, and unsure of himself, he is intelligent and thoughtful.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Samwell was the first child of Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] and his wife [[Melessa Florent]]. Lord Randyll, who was regarded as one of the finest military commanders in the Seven Kingdoms, did everything in his power to raise his son into what he deemed a proper heir, but Samwell frustrated him at every opportunity, resisting every effort made to change his nature. He was sent to the [[Arbor]] as a page, but the [[House Redwyne|Redwyne]] twins bullied him and [[Paxter Redwyne|Lord Paxter]] sent him back to Horn Hill. A dozen masters-at-arms failed to toughen him. Attempts such as dressing him in his mother's clothes, forcing him to sleep in chainmail, and even being bathed in aurochs blood by [[Qarth]]een [[warlocks]] failed to raise his valor. He wept even to see a chicken slaughtered. <br /> <br /> After Lady Melessa bore her husband three girls, Samwell's brother [[Dickon Tarly|Dickon]] was born. Dickon showed all of the physical vigor that Samwell lacked, and Randyll's attentions turned to raising his more promising younger son to take his place. For a time Sam was left to enjoy his music, food, and other soft pursuits, though Randyll forbade Samwell from traveling to [[Oldtown]] to become a [[Maester]], horrified at the notion of a member of his house wearing a chain. <br /> <br /> When Sam reached maturity, his father bluntly told him that he was not worthy of their house's ancestral sword, and that he must join the [[Night's Watch]] and renounce his family name so that he would not stand in the way of his younger brother's inheritance. Failing that, Randyll promised that he would suffer an unfortunate hunting accident on the morrow. Sam chose to take the black.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> [[File:Jon Snow Samwell Pypar Grenn Training Castle BlackHBO.jpg|thumb|300px|Sam training with the new recruits at [[Castle Black]].]]<br /> [[File:Sam and Jon are sworn.jpg|thumb|300px|Sam and others are sworn to the [[Night's Watch]]]]<br /> <br /> Samwell arrives at [[Castle Black]] shortly after [[Jon Snow]] and is immediately mocked for his size and timid nature. Ser [[Alliser Thorne]], the master-at-arms, joins in the mocking, nicknaming him &quot;Ser Piggy&quot; and doing nothing to prevent the other recruits from bullying him and hurting him during their training. Miserable, Sam finds a friend in Jon, with whom he shares his story. Jon takes pity on Sam and, to Ser Alliser's annoyance, takes it upon himself to persuade (and threaten, when necessary) his fellow recruits to stop their abuse.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}<br /> <br /> Samwell is not helped by any of Ser Alliser's training and remains an incompetent warrior. Because of this he is initially deemed not ready to take his vows and become a man of the Night's Watch with Jon and his fellow recruits. Jon, fearful of what will happen to Sam once he is no longer able to protect him, persuades [[Maester Aemon]] to allow him to join the Stewards, convincing him that despite his uselessness as a soldier, Sam's literacy and intelligence may be of great value to the Watch. Aemon agrees, and gives Samwell a position assisting him in Castle Black's rookery and library, displacing [[Chett]]. Despite having been born and raised into the [[Faith of the Seven]], Samwell decides to take his Night's Watch vow with Jon Snow at a [[Weirwood|Heart Tree]]. He is able to impress [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Commander Mormont]] by noting some of the odd details of the corpses of [[Othor]] and [[Jafer Flowers]]. He is among the group of friends who stop Jon from abandoning the Night's Watch and forswearing himself.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Sam joins [[the Great Ranging]] to the Far North and is placed in charge of the ravens as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] Mormont's aide.{{Ref|aCoK|11}} When the expedition stays a night at [[Craster's Keep]] he is befriended by [[Gilly]], one of daughter-wives of [[Craster]], who is pregnant and fearful that if she has a boy, Craster will sacrifice it to the [[Others]]. Samwell, unsure of what to do, turns to Jon for help, but there is nothing that Jon can do.{{Ref|aCoK|23}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> When the [[Others]] [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men|attack]] the Watch camp at the [[Fist of the First Men]], Sam manages to send word of the attack to Castle Black and is able to escape with a group of about fifty survivors led by [[Jeor Mormont]]. The march is hard on Sam and he is helped by his friends [[Grenn]] and [[Paul|Small Paul]]. Eventually they are separated from the majority of the men. Paul, who carried Sam for much of the journey, is attacked and killed by an Other, but the weight of his body disarms it as he dies. Samwell, who is carrying a [[dragonglass]] dagger that was among the cache found by [[Ghost]], uses the opportunity to attack, and blindly stabs the Other, who dies instantaneously from the dragonglass blade. Killing the Other earns him the nickname &quot;Sam the Slayer&quot;.{{Ref|aSoS|18}}<br /> <br /> He and Grenn rendezvous with the remaining survivors at Craster's Keep, where Gilly gives birth to a son. Shortly thereafter, violence erupts in the keep, with some Night's Watch men believing that Craster was holding out on the food he provided for the Watch, and others harboring mutinous intentions toward Commander Mormont. Craster and Mormont are both killed in the fighting, Before Mormont dies he gives Sam his dying wish, that [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]], his son, join the Watch.{{Ref|aSoS|33}}<br /> <br /> Sam is forced to flee, joined only by Gilly and her newborn. They make it as far as a village Sam believes to be [[Whitetree]] but are then attacked by wights, including a reanimated Small Paul, who attackes Sam first. Sam fights him off and stabs him with the dragonglass dagger, but it proves ineffective. Desperately, Sam strikes him with a piece of charred wood, which catches him on fire, killing him. They run, but are beset by additional wights, and are saved at the last moment by [[Coldhands]].{{Ref|aSoS|46}}<br /> <br /> Gilly and Sam are led back to the wall by Coldhands, who has informed them that there will be one in the [[Nightfort]] that must be sent to him. Entering the Nightfort through the castle's Black Gate, Samwell encounters [[Bran Stark]], along with [[Hodor]], and [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]], whom he leads back to Coldhands.{{Ref|aSoS|56}}<br /> <br /> Sam returns to [[Castle Black]] following the events of the [[Battle of Castle Black]], with [[Stannis Baratheon]] present and urging the swift election of a new Lord Commander and threatening to name one himself if none can achieve the required two-thirds majority. In the voting, [[Janos Slynt]] is gaining ground on the leading candidates [[Cotter Pyke]] and [[Denys Mallister]]. Believing Slynt would be a disastrous Lord Commander, Sam approaches Pyke and Mallister independently, and lies to each regarding Stannis's intentions to name the other to the office, thus convincing them both to support Jon Snow as a compromise candidate, leading to Jon's election.<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> [[File:Only water by cabepfir.jpg|thumb|300px|Sam and [[Gilly]]: &quot;I would sooner have you than any princess..., but I can't&quot;. Art by cabepfir]]<br /> <br /> One of Jon Snow's first acts as Lord Commander is to send Samwell South to [[Oldtown]] so that he might study there as a [[Maesters|maester]] for Castle Black. With him he sends [[Dareon]], whom he appoints as a recruiter for the Night's Watch, as well as [[Maester Aemon]] and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], so as to deprive [[Melisandre]] of the chance to sacrifice them for their king's blood. He also sends [[Gilly]], separating her from her child, so that she might nurse Rayder's son. Maester Aemon falls ill on the voyage, however, and stopping in [[Braavos]] they are forced to spend their coin on an inn and a healer. Aemon's condition worsens nonetheless, though he briefly wakes and wishes to hear the stories of [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys's]] dragons that are spreading throughout the city, having the revelation that Daenerys may be the true fulfillment of the prophecy of [[the prince that was promised]].<br /> <br /> Samwell urges Dareon to sing at the local taverns to earn money so that they might buy passage on a ship to Oldtown, but Dareon spends most of what he earns on wine and trade from the city's whores. Samwell confronts Dareon in a brothel and accuses him of breaking his vows, and Dareon responds with his intention to abandon them and desert the Night's Watch, resulting in a fight whereupon Samwell is pulled off of Dareon and thrown into a canal. He is pulled out by [[Xhondo]], who heard him speaking of dragons and had seen them in [[Qarth]]. Xhondo offers them passage on his ship, the ''Cinnamon Wind'', in exchange for work and for some of the last of their possessions.<br /> <br /> Maester Aemon dies early in that journey, and in mourning for his death Gilly briefly becomes a lover to Samwell. She names the child after Aemon, and upon landing at Oldtown is sent to Samwell's childhood home of [[Horn Hill]] with the story that her child is a bastard fathered by Sam. Samwell continues to the [[Citadel]], where he encounters [[Alleras]], who has sought him out and brings him straight to Archmaester [[Marwyn]], who asks Samwell to repeat for him Aemon's final words. Upon hearing the story, Marwyn immediately departs the city with the stated intention of going to Daenerys and becoming her maester.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Tarly tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * The [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Samwell_Tarly Samwell Tarly article] on the TV show wiki.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3|refs=<br /> &lt;ref name=HBO&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> }}<br /> {{EnWP|Minor houses in A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> {{POV Characters}}<br /> &lt;!-- Categories --&gt;<br /> [[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Nobles|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Reach|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:House Tarly]]<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- language interwikis --&gt;<br /> [[es:Samwell Tarly]][[fr:Samwell Tarly]][[pt:Samwell Tarly]][[ru:Сэмвелл Тарли]][[zh:山姆威尔·塔利]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Varys&diff=54468 2012-03-04T17:13:57Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Dance with Dragons */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = '''Varys'''<br /> | image = [[File:Varys HBO.jpg|300px|Conleth Hill as Varys]]<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Spider &lt;br&gt; The Eunuch &lt;br&gt; Rugen<br /> | Title = [[Master of Whisperers]]<br /> | Allegiance =<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]] &lt;br&gt; [[A Feast for Crows]] &lt;br&gt; [[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = Conleth Hill<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Varys''', called '''&quot;the Spider&quot;''', is the enigmatic member of the [[small council]] and [[Master of Whisperers]], or spymaster, for the [[Iron Throne]] of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Conleth Hill.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Secrets are Varys’s trade, and his skill at acquiring them has earned him a reputation for being seemingly omniscient. Crucial to his trade is a spy network of children that he refers to as his &quot;little birds&quot;.<br /> <br /> His history of providing information to all sides, of aiding enemies, of pitting rivals against one another, and of manipulation to achieve his ends has earned him a reputation of being distasteful and untrustworthy amongst the nobles at court. In private, however, he claims to value order, stability, and peace above all, and professes loyalty to those who work for those goals as well.<br /> <br /> Varys is a eunuch; he is plump, completely bald and effeminate. He prefers comfortable clothing, fine silks (often in outrageous colors), and slippers that allow him to walk without making any sound. His outward manner is obsequious, mysterious, and squeamish. He is a master of disguise and can easily change his appearance, gait, smell, and costume to become unrecognizable.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Though nothing that Varys says can be completely trusted, he claims to have been born a slave in [[Lys]] that was sold and apprenticed to a traveling folly, a troupe of mummers who worked the [[Free Cities]], [[Oldtown]], and occasionally [[King's Landing]], by means of a fat little [[Ships|cog]] owned by the troupe's master. During their stay in [[Myr]], a man offered a large sum of money for Varys, an offer his master found too tempting to refuse. The man gave Varys a a potion that made him powerless to move or speak, but did nothing to dull his senses as his manhood was cut off at the stem, then burnt in a brazier in a [[Blood Magic]] ritual. Varys claims to have held a hatred for all things magical ever since.{{Ref|aGoT|44}} <br /> <br /> With the ritual complete, the man had no further use for Varys and tossed him out on the streets. By that time the mummers had sailed and Varys was left alone. He resorted to begging and thievery and soon was as good a thief as any in Myr, eventually becoming recognized as the best thief in the city until a rival forced him out and he fled to [[Pentos]].{{Ref|aCoK|44}} In Pentos, Varys befriended a poor sellsword named [[Illyrio Mopatis]] and they started a business where Varys would steal objects from lesser thieves and Illyrio would get the objects back for their original owners for a small fee. Soon, every man and woman in Pentos who ever had valuables stolen from them all knew who ask to get their valuables back. In addition, the thieves in Pentos soon began to seek Illyrio and Varys out, half to try (and failing) to kill them, the other half to sell them the objects they stole in order to prevent Varys from stealing them back. Varys and Illyrio grew very rich.<br /> <br /> Varys came to the realization that information was much more valuable than gold and gems and began training his spy network, then known as &quot;little mice&quot;, to acquire the information, letters, ledgers and charts of the wealthy and powerful. The &quot;mice&quot; were orphans purchased by Varys; he chose those that were small, quick, and quiet, and taught them to read and write, as well as the skills required for sneak thievery such as climbing walls and slipping down chimneys, so that they might copy the information Varys desired without disturbing or alarming their targets. These secrets increased Varys and Illyrio's wealth tenfold, and in time Varys became so infamous that word of his talents reached the ears of [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]] across the [[Narrow Sea]], who in his growing paranoia no longer trusted his [[Rhaegar Targaryen|son]], his [[Rhaella Targaryen|wife]], or his [[Tywin Lannister|Hand]].{{Ref|aDwD|5}}<br /> <br /> As spymaster in [[King's Landing]], Varys's influence grew with Aerys's paranoia, as he was quick to point out traitors and schemers to his liege. Varys mastered the secret passages within the [[Red Keep]] and made good use of them with his spy network, who became known as his &quot;little birds&quot;. He had them memorize the passages and come to him whenever one discovered something of importance. Notably, Varys alerted Aerys to the possibility that his son [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] was using attendance at the [[Tourney at Harrenhal]] as a pretext to rally Lords to his cause in removing Aerys as king, causing Aerys to attend the tournament, the first time he had left the Red Keep in years since the [[Defiance of Duskendale]].<br /> <br /> Following the [[Battle of the Trident]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]], Varys counseled Aerys to close his gates to [[Tywin Lannister]], as he could not be trusted. Aerys, however, listened to Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] and opened the gates to the Lannister forces, who proceeded to sack the city and kill the remaining Targaryens present.<br /> <br /> Though he continued in his post for [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Varys's loyalty seemingly remained with [[House Targaryen]]. He kept a secret arrangement with [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who seeks to put a Targaryen back on the [[Iron Throne]]. In fact, it was revealed that Varys switched the baby [[Aegon Targaryen|Aegon]] with that of a peasant baby. With the realm and [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] falsely believing him dead, Varys had Aegon smuggled across the Narrow Sea to be raised by [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar's]] friend and exiled Hand of the King, [[Jon Connington]]. To conceal Connington's activities, Varys created the false story that Connington had drank himself to death after being caught stealing from the [[Golden Company]].<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> [[File:Varys Eddard Stark Red Keep.jpg|300px|thumb|Varys attending a meeting with Lord [[Eddard Stark]] in the [[Red Keep]]. ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]<br /> ===A Game of Thrones===<br /> <br /> After the [[Hand's Tourney]], Varys disguises himself and comes to meet the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Eddard Stark]], at his chambers. He warns Eddard that Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] is trying to kill King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]. He states that his goal is peace and stability and professes to assist Lord Eddard in his investigations against [[House Lannister]]. Varys also reveals that the former hand, [[Jon Arryn]], was poisoned with the [[Tears of Lys]] for the crime of &quot;asking questions&quot;.{{Ref|aGoT|30}}<br /> <br /> Varys brings Ser [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah Mormont's]] report of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] being pregnant to the [[Small Council]], which results in King Robert's command to assassinate both her and her unborn child. He meets Illyrio below the Red keep where they discuss how to delay a war between Stark and Lannister until the right time.{{Ref|aGoT|32}} <br /> <br /> When King Robert is slain, Varys remains master of whisperers for King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. When Joffrey demands that someone take blame for his father's death, Varys suggests Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. Joffrey and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] dismiss Selmy, a move many outside the council saw as a folly.{{Ref|aGoT|57}} Selmy later joined [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in the east as a result of his dismissal.{{Ref|aCoK|63}}<br /> <br /> After Eddard Stark is imprisoned, Varys visits him disguised as a jailor and persuades Ned that for the sake of his daughter Sansa's life he must falsely confess to treason so Cersei will allow him to take the black, thus delaying a war between [[House Stark|Stark]] and [[House Lannister|Lannister]]. When Ned shows reluctance, Varys threatens to kill Sansa himself unless he agrees. Ned asks who Varys truly serves, and Varys claims that the purpose of his machinations is not for personal power, honor, or loyalty, but simply the best intentions for the realm as a whole.{{Ref|aGoT|58}}<br /> <br /> Despite Varys's intentions to spare Eddard Stark's life, Joffrey goes against the council's wishes and decides at the last minute to have Ned Stark executed instead of allowing him to take the [[Night's Watch|black]] much to the shock of Varys and the other onlookers.{{Ref|aGoT|65}}<br /> <br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> The arrival of [[Tyrion Lannister]] in [[King's Landing]] to serve as [[Hand of the King]] sees an uneasy alliance formed between Varys and Tyrion, with Varys providing Tyrion with information as to the goings-on in the city and the capital. Varys assists Tyrion in gaining control of the [[City Watch of King's Landing|city watch]] and informs him that Ser [[Lancel Lannister]] was sleeping with queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]].{{Ref|aCoK|8}}{{Ref|aCoK|29}} <br /> <br /> Varys assists Tyrion in protecting [[Shae]], setting a up a secret route through which he can visit her and keep her true identity secret from Cersei.{{Ref|aCoK|8}} During their work togther, Varys reveals to Tyrion the origins of how he became castrated.{{Ref|aCoK|29}} It is also revealed that Varys was the one who sent [[Gendry]] with [[Yoren]] to join the [[Night's Watch]], so the boy would not be killed by Cersei's agents simply for the crime of being [[Robert I|Robert]]'s bastard.<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> After [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s recovery following the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], he seeks out Varys and seeks to resume their alliance, which includes his assistance in continuing to facilitate his trysts with [[Shae]]. Varys obliges him, though when Tyrion is put on trial for the murder of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]], Varys testifies against Tyrion, providing notes on conversations between the two and a great deal of seemingly damning evidence.<br /> <br /> After Tyrion is condemned to die, however, Varys is forced by [[Jaime Lannister]], at swordpoint, to release Tyrion. He does so, and on the trip through the secret tunnels beneath the Red Keep leads Tyrion past a ladder that Tyrion recognizes as leading to the chamber of the Hand of the King. Against Varys's protestations he climbs the ladder to kill his father [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]].<br /> <br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> After Varys's part in Tyrion's escape and Tywin's murder, he vanishes without a trace. A dungeon turnkey named [[Rugen]] disappears as well. In Rugen's living space a Tyrell coin is discovered and shown to Cersei, increasing Cersei's already-abundant mistrust of [[House Tyrell]]. It is believed by many readers that Rugen is an alias of Varys's, due to the identical description of the turnkey with Varys when he visited Ned Stark in the Black Cells.<br /> <br /> [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], now ruling in King's Landing as Queen Regent to her son [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], appoints [[Qyburn]] to fill the position of Master of Whisperers. Qyburn notes that many of Varys's spies came to him with secrets to sell, reinforcing Cersei's belief that Varys had always oversold his value to make people dependent on him and more vulnerable to his schemes.<br /> <br /> ===A Dance with Dragons===<br /> Varys employs the secret passages to enter the chambers of Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] and kill him. He then dispatches one of his &quot;little birds&quot; to fetch [[Kevan Lannister]], now Lord Regent after Cersei's disgrace, under the pretext that the Grand Maester has a message for him.<br /> <br /> Upon his entering the rookery, Varys shoots Kevan with a crossbow, going on to apologize and note that his actions are not out of malice but rather because Kevan's competent leadership threatened to undo Cersei's follies and years of Varys's careful planning. He explains to Kevan that [[Aegon Targaryen]] is still alive, and notes the preparation being undertaken in making him a true leader, noting that his death will sow further dissent between the Lannisters and Tyrells, making the realm easy prey for Aegon to arrive and be proclaimed as King, for the good of the realm. Varys then summons several of his &quot;little birds&quot; to end Ser Kevan's suffering.<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> {{Quote|The storms come and go, the waves crash overhead, the big fish eat the little fish, and I keep on paddling.' - Varys to [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] {{Ref|aCoK|8}}}}<br /> <br /> {{Quote|{{:Feature_quote/50}} }}<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> ===See Also===<br /> * See also the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Varys article on Varys] on the Game of Thrones wiki.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Smallfolk]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from Myr]]<br /> [[fr:Varys]][[ru:?????]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Varys&diff=54467 2012-03-04T17:13:17Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = '''Varys'''<br /> | image = [[File:Varys HBO.jpg|300px|Conleth Hill as Varys]]<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Spider &lt;br&gt; The Eunuch &lt;br&gt; Rugen<br /> | Title = [[Master of Whisperers]]<br /> | Allegiance =<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]] &lt;br&gt; [[A Feast for Crows]] &lt;br&gt; [[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = Conleth Hill<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Varys''', called '''&quot;the Spider&quot;''', is the enigmatic member of the [[small council]] and [[Master of Whisperers]], or spymaster, for the [[Iron Throne]] of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Conleth Hill.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Secrets are Varys’s trade, and his skill at acquiring them has earned him a reputation for being seemingly omniscient. Crucial to his trade is a spy network of children that he refers to as his &quot;little birds&quot;.<br /> <br /> His history of providing information to all sides, of aiding enemies, of pitting rivals against one another, and of manipulation to achieve his ends has earned him a reputation of being distasteful and untrustworthy amongst the nobles at court. In private, however, he claims to value order, stability, and peace above all, and professes loyalty to those who work for those goals as well.<br /> <br /> Varys is a eunuch; he is plump, completely bald and effeminate. He prefers comfortable clothing, fine silks (often in outrageous colors), and slippers that allow him to walk without making any sound. His outward manner is obsequious, mysterious, and squeamish. He is a master of disguise and can easily change his appearance, gait, smell, and costume to become unrecognizable.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Though nothing that Varys says can be completely trusted, he claims to have been born a slave in [[Lys]] that was sold and apprenticed to a traveling folly, a troupe of mummers who worked the [[Free Cities]], [[Oldtown]], and occasionally [[King's Landing]], by means of a fat little [[Ships|cog]] owned by the troupe's master. During their stay in [[Myr]], a man offered a large sum of money for Varys, an offer his master found too tempting to refuse. The man gave Varys a a potion that made him powerless to move or speak, but did nothing to dull his senses as his manhood was cut off at the stem, then burnt in a brazier in a [[Blood Magic]] ritual. Varys claims to have held a hatred for all things magical ever since.{{Ref|aGoT|44}} <br /> <br /> With the ritual complete, the man had no further use for Varys and tossed him out on the streets. By that time the mummers had sailed and Varys was left alone. He resorted to begging and thievery and soon was as good a thief as any in Myr, eventually becoming recognized as the best thief in the city until a rival forced him out and he fled to [[Pentos]].{{Ref|aCoK|44}} In Pentos, Varys befriended a poor sellsword named [[Illyrio Mopatis]] and they started a business where Varys would steal objects from lesser thieves and Illyrio would get the objects back for their original owners for a small fee. Soon, every man and woman in Pentos who ever had valuables stolen from them all knew who ask to get their valuables back. In addition, the thieves in Pentos soon began to seek Illyrio and Varys out, half to try (and failing) to kill them, the other half to sell them the objects they stole in order to prevent Varys from stealing them back. Varys and Illyrio grew very rich.<br /> <br /> Varys came to the realization that information was much more valuable than gold and gems and began training his spy network, then known as &quot;little mice&quot;, to acquire the information, letters, ledgers and charts of the wealthy and powerful. The &quot;mice&quot; were orphans purchased by Varys; he chose those that were small, quick, and quiet, and taught them to read and write, as well as the skills required for sneak thievery such as climbing walls and slipping down chimneys, so that they might copy the information Varys desired without disturbing or alarming their targets. These secrets increased Varys and Illyrio's wealth tenfold, and in time Varys became so infamous that word of his talents reached the ears of [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]] across the [[Narrow Sea]], who in his growing paranoia no longer trusted his [[Rhaegar Targaryen|son]], his [[Rhaella Targaryen|wife]], or his [[Tywin Lannister|Hand]].{{Ref|aDwD|5}}<br /> <br /> As spymaster in [[King's Landing]], Varys's influence grew with Aerys's paranoia, as he was quick to point out traitors and schemers to his liege. Varys mastered the secret passages within the [[Red Keep]] and made good use of them with his spy network, who became known as his &quot;little birds&quot;. He had them memorize the passages and come to him whenever one discovered something of importance. Notably, Varys alerted Aerys to the possibility that his son [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] was using attendance at the [[Tourney at Harrenhal]] as a pretext to rally Lords to his cause in removing Aerys as king, causing Aerys to attend the tournament, the first time he had left the Red Keep in years since the [[Defiance of Duskendale]].<br /> <br /> Following the [[Battle of the Trident]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]], Varys counseled Aerys to close his gates to [[Tywin Lannister]], as he could not be trusted. Aerys, however, listened to Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] and opened the gates to the Lannister forces, who proceeded to sack the city and kill the remaining Targaryens present.<br /> <br /> Though he continued in his post for [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Varys's loyalty seemingly remained with [[House Targaryen]]. He kept a secret arrangement with [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who seeks to put a Targaryen back on the [[Iron Throne]]. In fact, it was revealed that Varys switched the baby [[Aegon Targaryen|Aegon]] with that of a peasant baby. With the realm and [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] falsely believing him dead, Varys had Aegon smuggled across the Narrow Sea to be raised by [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar's]] friend and exiled Hand of the King, [[Jon Connington]]. To conceal Connington's activities, Varys created the false story that Connington had drank himself to death after being caught stealing from the [[Golden Company]].<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> [[File:Varys Eddard Stark Red Keep.jpg|300px|thumb|Varys attending a meeting with Lord [[Eddard Stark]] in the [[Red Keep]]. ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]<br /> ===A Game of Thrones===<br /> <br /> After the [[Hand's Tourney]], Varys disguises himself and comes to meet the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Eddard Stark]], at his chambers. He warns Eddard that Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] is trying to kill King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]. He states that his goal is peace and stability and professes to assist Lord Eddard in his investigations against [[House Lannister]]. Varys also reveals that the former hand, [[Jon Arryn]], was poisoned with the [[Tears of Lys]] for the crime of &quot;asking questions&quot;.{{Ref|aGoT|30}}<br /> <br /> Varys brings Ser [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah Mormont's]] report of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] being pregnant to the [[Small Council]], which results in King Robert's command to assassinate both her and her unborn child. He meets Illyrio below the Red keep where they discuss how to delay a war between Stark and Lannister until the right time.{{Ref|aGoT|32}} <br /> <br /> When King Robert is slain, Varys remains master of whisperers for King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. When Joffrey demands that someone take blame for his father's death, Varys suggests Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. Joffrey and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] dismiss Selmy, a move many outside the council saw as a folly.{{Ref|aGoT|57}} Selmy later joined [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in the east as a result of his dismissal.{{Ref|aCoK|63}}<br /> <br /> After Eddard Stark is imprisoned, Varys visits him disguised as a jailor and persuades Ned that for the sake of his daughter Sansa's life he must falsely confess to treason so Cersei will allow him to take the black, thus delaying a war between [[House Stark|Stark]] and [[House Lannister|Lannister]]. When Ned shows reluctance, Varys threatens to kill Sansa himself unless he agrees. Ned asks who Varys truly serves, and Varys claims that the purpose of his machinations is not for personal power, honor, or loyalty, but simply the best intentions for the realm as a whole.{{Ref|aGoT|58}}<br /> <br /> Despite Varys's intentions to spare Eddard Stark's life, Joffrey goes against the council's wishes and decides at the last minute to have Ned Stark executed instead of allowing him to take the [[Night's Watch|black]] much to the shock of Varys and the other onlookers.{{Ref|aGoT|65}}<br /> <br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> The arrival of [[Tyrion Lannister]] in [[King's Landing]] to serve as [[Hand of the King]] sees an uneasy alliance formed between Varys and Tyrion, with Varys providing Tyrion with information as to the goings-on in the city and the capital. Varys assists Tyrion in gaining control of the [[City Watch of King's Landing|city watch]] and informs him that Ser [[Lancel Lannister]] was sleeping with queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]].{{Ref|aCoK|8}}{{Ref|aCoK|29}} <br /> <br /> Varys assists Tyrion in protecting [[Shae]], setting a up a secret route through which he can visit her and keep her true identity secret from Cersei.{{Ref|aCoK|8}} During their work togther, Varys reveals to Tyrion the origins of how he became castrated.{{Ref|aCoK|29}} It is also revealed that Varys was the one who sent [[Gendry]] with [[Yoren]] to join the [[Night's Watch]], so the boy would not be killed by Cersei's agents simply for the crime of being [[Robert I|Robert]]'s bastard.<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> After [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s recovery following the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], he seeks out Varys and seeks to resume their alliance, which includes his assistance in continuing to facilitate his trysts with [[Shae]]. Varys obliges him, though when Tyrion is put on trial for the murder of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]], Varys testifies against Tyrion, providing notes on conversations between the two and a great deal of seemingly damning evidence.<br /> <br /> After Tyrion is condemned to die, however, Varys is forced by [[Jaime Lannister]], at swordpoint, to release Tyrion. He does so, and on the trip through the secret tunnels beneath the Red Keep leads Tyrion past a ladder that Tyrion recognizes as leading to the chamber of the Hand of the King. Against Varys's protestations he climbs the ladder to kill his father [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]].<br /> <br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> After Varys's part in Tyrion's escape and Tywin's murder, he vanishes without a trace. A dungeon turnkey named [[Rugen]] disappears as well. In Rugen's living space a Tyrell coin is discovered and shown to Cersei, increasing Cersei's already-abundant mistrust of [[House Tyrell]]. It is believed by many readers that Rugen is an alias of Varys's, due to the identical description of the turnkey with Varys when he visited Ned Stark in the Black Cells.<br /> <br /> [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], now ruling in King's Landing as Queen Regent to her son [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], appoints [[Qyburn]] to fill the position of Master of Whisperers. Qyburn notes that many of Varys's spies came to him with secrets to sell, reinforcing Cersei's belief that Varys had always oversold his value to make people dependent on him and more vulnerable to his schemes.<br /> <br /> ===A Dance with Dragons===<br /> Varys employs the secret passages to enter the chambers of Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] and kill him. He then dispatches one of his &quot;little birds&quot; to fetch [[Kevan Lannister]], now Lord Regent after Cersei's disgrace, under the pretext that the Grand Maester has a message for him.<br /> <br /> Upon his entering the rookery, Varys shoots Kevan with a crossbow, going on to apologize and note that his actions are not out of malice but rather because Kevan's competent leadership threatened to undo Cersei's follies and years of Varys's careful planning. He explains to Kevan that [[Aegon Targaryon]] is still alive, and notes the preparation being undertaken in making him a true leader, noting that his death will sow further dissent between the Lannisters and Tyrells, making the realm easy prey for Aegon to arrive and be proclaimed as King, for the good of the realm. Varys then summons several of his &quot;little birds&quot; to end Ser Kevan's suffering.<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> {{Quote|The storms come and go, the waves crash overhead, the big fish eat the little fish, and I keep on paddling.' - Varys to [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] {{Ref|aCoK|8}}}}<br /> <br /> {{Quote|{{:Feature_quote/50}} }}<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> ===See Also===<br /> * See also the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Varys article on Varys] on the Game of Thrones wiki.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Smallfolk]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from Myr]]<br /> [[fr:Varys]][[ru:?????]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Knight_of_the_Laughing_Tree&diff=53627 2012-02-19T18:25:42Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* Theories */</p> <hr /> <div>The '''Knight of the Laughing Tree''' was a mystery knight who fought at the [[Tourney at Harrenhal]]. He was small of stature and wore ill-fitting armor made up of bits and pieces. The blazon on his shield was a smiling [[weirwood|heart tree]], hence the name ''Knight of the Laughing Tree''.<br /> <br /> The Knight of the Laughing Tree defeated all his opponents until he was one of the last three champions. When his fallen foes offered him ransom, he said only &quot;''Teach your squire honor, that shall be ransom enough''&quot;. The king, [[Aerys II]], ordered that the knight be unmasked at once, but the next day the knight was nowhere to be found.<br /> <br /> [[Aerys II]] was furious and sent his son, [[Rhaegar Targaryen]], looking for Knight of the Laughing Tree, but all they found was his shield hanging from a tree.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Theories==<br /> It is believed that the Knight of the Laughing Tree was a [[Crannogmen|crannogman]], likely [[Howland Reed]] who was bullied by some squires after traveling to the [[Isle of Faces]] and then to [[Harrenhal]].<br /> <br /> A second theory is that the Knight of the Laughing Tree was actually [[Lyanna Stark]], who was defending Howland Reed's honor. Some believe that Rhaegar may have discovered that the knight was Lyanna but kept his discovery quiet, which poses a possible motive for his crowning Lyanna as Queen of Love and Beauty after becoming tournament champion.<br /> <br /> The tale is told to [[Bran Stark]] by [[Jojen Reed|Jojen]] and [[Meera Reed]], who are surprised to learn that Bran had never heard that story. This suggests that the Knight might have been a Stark or someone very close to them.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references}}<br /> *[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/FAQ/Entry/Who_was_the_Knight_of_the_Laughing_Tree/ The Citadel: FAQ - 6.2.7. ''Who was the Knight of the Laughing Tree?'']<br /> [[Category:Terms]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Chevalier d'Aubier rieur]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Alleras/Theories&diff=53626 2012-02-19T18:20:24Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* Supporting Evidence */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Theory_Policy}}<br /> This theory states that [[Sarella Sand]] has disguised herself as [[Alleras]] to study at the [[Citadel]] in [[Oldtown]].<br /> <br /> ==Supporting Evidence==<br /> * Alleras is Sarella spelled backwards.<br /> * Both claim to have a [[Summer Islands|Summer Island]] trader for a mother.<br /> * Both claim to have a [[Dornishmen|Dornishman]] for a father.<br /> * Alleras has similar features to Oberyn Martell.<br /> * It is stated that Salella is in [[Oldtown]].<br /> * Alleras's remarkable skill with a bow is consistent the knowledge that Oberyn trained all of his daughters with weapons.<br /> * When Oberyn Martell rounds up the Sand Snakes to keep them from pursuing revenge for their father, Sarella is already out of Oberyn's sphere of influence and he does not send men to pursue her.<br /> <br /> ==Questions==<br /> * Is Sarella pursuing revenge for her father?<br /> * Why Oldtown? Does she truly intend to become a Maester?<br /> <br /> [[Category:Theories]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Sansa_Stark&diff=53624 2012-02-19T18:00:14Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Storm of Swords */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.PNG|50px|left]] '''Sansa Stark''' [[File:House_Lannister.png|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Sansa Stark by AniaEm.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = Artwork by Anja Dalisa ©<br /> | Alias = Alayne Stone<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]&lt;br&gt;[[House Baelish of Harrenhal]] (as Alayne)<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Northmen]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Winterfell]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|286}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] {{!}} [[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]] {{!}} [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Sophie Turner,Sansa Stark|Sophie Turner]]<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Sansa Stark''' is the elder daughter of [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] and [[Eddard Stark]]. She has three brothers ([[Robb Stark|Robb]],[[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]]) and a younger sister, [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Once betrothed to the Crown Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]], she is currently hiding at the [[Eyrie]] under the alias [[Alayne Stone]].<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Sansa was raised a lady, and possesses the traditional feminine graces of her milieu, with a keen interest in music, poetry, singing, dancing, embroidery, and other traditional feminine activities. She is very fond of songs and stories, particularly those depicting handsome princes, honorable knights, chivalry, and love{{Ref|aGoT|7}}. She is fond of lemoncakes. Her relationship with her sister [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is often strained, and the two are opposites in most respects. She was briefly accompanied by a [[direwolf]] pup named [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]].<br /> <br /> Sansa is traditionally beautiful, taking after her mother's family ([[House Tully|the Tullys]]) with her high cheekbones, vivid blue eyes and thick auburn hair. She is eleven years old at the start of the series. As she has grown up, her figure has been described as tall, graceful and womanly.{{Ref|aGoT|7}}<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> <br /> [[File:Sansa Stark and Joffrey Baratheon HBO.png|thumb|300px|Sansa and [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]<br /> [[File:Sansa Stark HBO.jpg|thumb|300px|Sansa Pleading for her fathers life]]<br /> [[File:Ned's execution.jpg|thumb|300px|Sansa at her father execution]]<br /> <br /> With her father's appointment to become the [[Hand of the King]], Sansa is delighted at the prospect of life at court in [[King's Landing]] and thrilled at her betrothal to the handsome Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. On their journey to the capital, Joffrey courts Sansa at his mother's insistence. The two are walking together when they come upon her sister Arya playing at swords with the boy [[Mycah]]. Joffrey draws his sword and threatens Mycah, but Arya fights with him, her direwolf [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]] disarming and superficially wounding him.{{Ref|aGoT|15}} Later recounting the tale to [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Arya tells the truth while Joffrey lies, saying that Mycah, Arya, and Nymeria attacked him without provocation. Sansa, not wishing to betray her future husband, lies and refuses to verify either story, pleading that she doesn't remember. [[Cersei Lannister]] uses the opportunity to insist that the direwolf that attacked her son be killed. Arya, having anticipated this, had driven Nymeria away; as a result, to assuage the Queen, Sansa's direwolf Lady is killed instead.{{Ref|aGoT|16}}<br /> <br /> In King's Landing, Sansa feuds with her sister, placing the majority of the blame on Arya for her direwolf's death. She remains infatuated with Joffrey, largely overlooking his violent mood swings, and develops a close relationship with Queen Cersei as well. Attending the Tourney celebrating her father's appointment as Hand, she finds many of her notions of knightly valor and chivalry reinforced, seeing the events as worthy of one of her savored stories.{{Ref|aGoT|20}}<br /> <br /> After her father discovers the truth of Joffrey's parentage and tells his daughters that he is returning them to [[Winterfell]], Sansa, in an act of defiance, runs to the Queen and tells her of her father's plans, pleading that she might be allowed to stay and marry Joffrey. Her doing so unwittingly aids Cersei's plot against her father.{{Ref|aGoT|44}}{{Ref|aGoT|50}} After Lord Eddard's arrest, Sansa is forced to admit her father's treason and pleads for his mercy. Joffrey, now King after Robert's death, promises to be merciful, but on the steps of Baelor's sept orders Eddard's execution as Sansa helplessly looks on.<br /> <br /> Even after Eddard's beheading, Cersei declares that Joffrey should still be [[Marriage|married]] to Sansa upon her flowering. Sansa, now horrified at the prospect and only wanting to return home, nevertheless has no choice but to remain in the capital and denounce her father and brother as traitors.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Now effectively a hostage in the Red Keep, Sansa armors herself in her lady's courtesies as she dutifully goes through the motions of denouncing her family as traitors and pleading to them for peace. Joffrey frequently orders her to be beaten by his Kingsguard as punishment for actions taken by her brother [[Robb Stark|Robb]] in his rebellion. On one occasion he orders her to be stripped naked at court, and on another he shows her her father's head, which has been placed on a spike on the [[Red Keep]]. This prompts her to consider an attempt to kill him, but the action is prevented by [[Sandor Clegane]], who sees her intention and subtly stops her.<br /> <br /> At a tourney celebrating Joffrey's name day, a knight by the name of Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] disgraces himself by showing up too drunk to compete. Joffrey decides that he should be killed, but Sansa successfully pleads with the king to spare his life, instead merely stripping him of his knighthood and making him a court fool.<br /> <br /> [[Tyrion Lannister]] treats her with surprising kindness, and his arrival in the city and assumption of the position of acting Hand of the King sees an end to the more overt abuses directed at Sansa. Sansa also develops a unique relationship with Sandor, who despite his brusque words and hideous demeanor treats her gently and refuses to beat her at Joffrey's command. He privately mocks her for her naive nature but also displays sympathy for her predicament. Sandor saves her life during the [[Riot of King's Landing]].<br /> <br /> One night Sansa finds a note in her room, directing her to come to the godswood if she wants to go home. It is from Dontos, who promises that a plan is in place to free her from the Lannisters and bring her to Winterfell. Wary of a trap, she nevertheless agrees to Dontos's promise, who in turn counsels patience and perseverence. Feigning a newfound piety to the Old Gods, Sansa makes frequent trips to the Godswood to meet with Dontos, at first seeing him as a gallant rescuer who seeks redemption for the shame he brought upon himself, though she eventually comes to doubt his competence.<br /> <br /> During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] Sansa takes refuge with many of the other ladies of the court in the [[Great Sept of Baelor]], where she remains strong and attempts to calm many of the other frightened women, despite the bitter and cynical words of Cersei, who spends her time there drinking heavily. After the battle Sandor Clegane, who had been broken during the fighting, drunkenly offers to take Sansa with him as he flees the city. She refuses, and he makes her sing for him at knifepoint.<br /> <br /> After the Lannister victory, it is announced that Sansa's betrothal to Joffrey is at an end, for the Crown's alliance with [[House Tyrell]] includes a marraige pact between Joffrey and [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Joffrey assures her that he will still get to have her sexually, as a king can take whomever he wants to bed. Sansa remains in King's Landing, still a hostage to the Lannisters, even as Dontos assures her that the plan to get her home is still in place.<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Sansa is asked to sup with [[Margaery Tyrell]] and her grandmother [[Olenna Redwyne]], and there, with some coaxing and the arrangement of a distraction to prevent any spies from hearing, Sansa confesses to them that Joffrey is a monster and begs Margaery not to marry him. Margaery insists that she will be safe with her brother [[Loras Tyrell|Loras]]'s addition to the [[Kingsguard]], and brushes off the concerns. The Tyrells approach Sansa with the possibility of being freed from King's Landing and taken to [[Highgarden]] to be married to the Tyrell heir [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]], who is crippled, but kind, intelligent, and capable. Sansa readily agrees, anxious to be free of the Lannisters, and becomes friends with Margaery for a time.<br /> <br /> She shares with Dontos the Tyrell plot, and Dontos advises her against it, fearfully noting that the Tyrells are not as gentle as they seem. Sansa, frustrated with the apparent lack of progress in Dontos's own supposed plans, disregards his warnings. However, he tells his employer [[Petyr Baelish]] of the plot, who in turn informs the Lannisters. Not wishing to lose their hostage, [[Tywin Lannister]] acts quickly to marry Sansa to [[Tyrion Lannister]] against the wishes of both parties. Sansa, now thirteen, does her best to hide her feelings toward her disfigured dwarf husband, remaining courteous to him despite her disgust with his physical appearance. Tyrion does not require that she consummate the marraige, for which Sansa is grateful, particularly after learning of her brother and mother's death in the [[Red Wedding]].<br /> <br /> [[File:Sansa_by_akizhao.jpg|thumb|300px|Sansa in the gardens at the [[Eyrie]] by Akizhao]]<br /> <br /> Dontos insists that Sansa wear a specific hairnet to the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, which she does. When Joffrey chokes and dies at his own wedding feast, Sansa flees and meets with Dontos, who escorts her to a boat that takes her to a ship, where [[Petyr Baelish]] greets her. Baelish explains to Sansa that Joffrey's death was due to a poison that had been smuggled into the feast in the disguise of one of the amythests on her hairnet, and shares with Sansa some of the details of the plot between himself and Oleanna Redwyne to kill Joffrey. Littlefinger also has Dontos killed and dumped overboard, explaining that while he had played his part well, a drunk such as Dontos could never be entrusted to keep such sensitive information secret for long.<br /> <br /> Taking Sansa with him to his meager personal holdings in the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]], Baelish dyes Sansa's hair black and coaches her on a story to pass her off as his bastard daughter Alayne Stone, so as to avoid detection, for Sansa was wanted in connection with Joffrey's death. On the Fingers, Sansa's aunt [[Lysa Arryn]] meets with them and weds Petyr. After the wedding, the three travel to her seat at the [[Eyrie]]. There Sansa, increasingly resembling a grown woman, finds herself prey to the sexual advances of Lysa's bard [[Marillion]], whom she denies, as well as Lord Baelish himself, who in a quiet moment kisses her. Lysa witnesses the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempts to kill Sansa by shoving her out the [[Moon Door]]. Littlefinger arrives in time to intervene, and shoves Lysa out the Moon Door to her death, framing Marillion for the murder and involving Sansa in the cover-up.<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> After Lysa's death Sansa becomes the de facto mistress of the Eyrie, comforting her sickly young cousin Lord [[Robert Arryn|Robert]] while being tutored by Lord Baelish in some of the finer points of courtly intrigue. When [[Lyn Corbray]] draws his sword during a parlay between Petyr and the [[Lords Declarant]], and Baelish leverages the breach of etiquette to demand a trial period of regency over the little Lord Robert, Sansa correctly surmises that Corbray is under Baelish's employ, which Baelish confirms. Petyr reveals his plans to Sansa for eventual marriage to the Arryn heir after Robert, [[Harrold Hardyng]], and an eventual plan to reveal her true identity and to reclaim Winterfell in her name.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stark tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{References|2}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Stark|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> [[Category:House Stark]]<br /> [[Category:Noblewomen|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> <br /> [[fr: Sansa Stark]][[ru:????? ?????]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Lancel_Lannister&diff=53481 2012-02-18T03:36:52Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[File:MiniBlasonlancel.png|50px|left]] '''Lancel Lannister''' [[File:Minifdg.png|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Agot Ser Lancel Lannister.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = Artwork by by Henning Ludvigsen ©<br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Lord of Darry &lt;br&gt;Ser<br /> | Allegiance = [[Warrior's Sons|Holy Order of the Warrior's Sons]]&lt;br&gt;[[House Lannister]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse = [[Amerei Frey]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|283}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms = <br /> | Played_by =<br /> | TV_series = <br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{See homonyms | Lancel Lannister (disambiguation)}}<br /> <br /> Ser '''Lancel Lannister''' is the eldest son of [[Kevan Lannister]]. <br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> A young, strong, handsome blond-haired man, Lancel is said to closely resemble his cousin, [[Jaime Lannister]]. He has green eyes and sandy hair, and is sixteen years old.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 25|Chapter 25]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Game of Thrones===<br /> Lancel serves as squire to King [[Robert Baratheon]], and is directly responsible for his death: on the request of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], he provides the King with a large dose of strongwine as Robert tracked an enormous boar while hunting in the [[Kingswood]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 29|Chapter 29]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; The boar slew Robert.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> <br /> [[File:Lancel Lannister.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Artwork by Amoka ©]]<br /> In payment for his service, Cersei has Lancel knighted and takes him into her bed.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 20|Chapter 20]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Although the affair elicits strong emotions from Lancel, Cersei eventually grows bored and rebuffs him. [[Tyrion Lannister]] suspects the affair and gets Lancel to admit to it, blackmailing him into spying on Cersei for him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 29|Chapter 29]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Lancel is present for, and survives, the [[Riot of King's Landing]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> He fights in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], though he is severely injured. For his services he is named the new Lord of Darry.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Lancel recovers from the injuries he sustained in the battle, but his appearance is substantially changed in the process. No longer comely, he looks like a much older man and his hair has turned white and brittle. The [[High Septon]] is instrumental in his recovery and Lancel develops a new found piety to the [[Faith of the Seven]]. As part of the pact between Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] and [[Lord Walder Frey]] concerning the betrayal of [[Robb Stark]], Lancel is wed to [[Amerei Frey]], a granddaughter of Lord Walder's.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> Lancel takes his lordship of the lands of [[House Darry|Darry]] and is ambivalent as to rumors of his new wife's promiscuity. Jaime visits Lancel at castle Darry and, under questioning Lancel admits to having slept with Cersei as well as to having supplying Robert Baratheon with the strongwine. Shortly after Lancel leaves his wife and castle to in order to swear service as part of the newly reformed [[Faith Militant]].<br /> <br /> ===A Dance with Dragons===<br /> Lancel is seen having joined the [[Warrior's Sons]], a division of highborn knights devoted to the seven. Under the command of Ser Theodan the True, he makes up part of [[Cersei]]'s escort in her 'walk of shame'.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Lannister tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Lannister, Lancel]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Lannister, Lancel]]<br /> [[Category:Knights|Lannister, Lancel]]<br /> [[Category:House Lannister]]<br /> [[fr:Lancel Lannister]][[ru:Лансель Ланнистер]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Arya_Stark&diff=53477 2012-02-18T02:59:31Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Storm of Swords */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[File:House Stark.PNG|50px|left]] '''Arya Stark''' [[File:House Stark.PNG|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Arya Stark by AniaEm.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = Artwork by Anja Dalisa©<br /> | Alias = Arya Horseface&lt;br&gt; Arya Underfoot &lt;br&gt;Arry &lt;br&gt;Lumpyhead/Lumpyface&lt;br&gt; Weasel&lt;br&gt; The Ghost of Harrenhal&lt;br&gt; Nymeria/Nan&lt;br&gt; Squab&lt;br&gt; Squirrel&lt;br&gt; She-wolf/Wolf-bitch/Wolf-girl&lt;br&gt;Salty&lt;br&gt; Cat of the Canals&lt;br&gt; No-one&lt;br&gt; Beth&lt;br&gt; Stick<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]&lt;br&gt;[[Faceless Men]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Northmen]]<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Winterfell]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|289}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Maisie Williams,Arya Stark|Maisie Williams]]<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> &lt;!--[[File:Arya Stark.png|350px|thumb|Maisie Williams as Arya Stark ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]--&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Arya Stark''' is the third child and second daughter of [[Eddard_Stark|Lord Eddard]] and [[Catelyn_Stark|Lady Catelyn]] Stark. She is nine at the start of ''[[A Game of Thrones]]''. She has three brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], a half-brother [[Jon Snow]], and a older sister [[Sansa_Stark|Sansa]].<br /> <br /> Like some of her siblings, she sometimes dreams that she is a [[direwolf]].{{ref|aSoS|3}} Her own direwolf is [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]], who is named in reference to the [[Rhoynar]] warrior-queen [[Nymeria|of the same name]].<br /> <br /> Arya is the only character to have at least one [[POV Character|POV]] chapter in each of the five books.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> [[File:Arya stark by daaria.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Arya in the streets of King's Landing by Daria©]]<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> Arya travels with her father, [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]], to [[King's Landing]] when he is made [[Hand of the King|Hand]]. Before she leaves, her half-brother [[Jon Snow]] gives her a sword called Needle as a parting gift. On the way south, she befriends a peasant boy named [[Mycah]], with whom she plays at with swords. One day, Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and her sister [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] happen upon them playing in the woods. Arya defends Mycah from Joffrey's torments and her [[direwolf]] [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]] helps Arya fight off Joffrey, wounding his arm in the process. Knowing that Nymeria will likely be killed in retribution, Arya and [[Jory Cassel]] chase her wolf away.{{Ref|aGoT|15}} Arya was brought before King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]], but Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] orders Sansa's direwolf, [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]], to be killed in Nymeria's place. The peasant boy, Mycah, having fled, is tracked and killed by Joffrey's &quot;dog,&quot; the [[Sandor Clegane|Hound]].{{Ref|aGoT|16}} From this moment, Arya harbors a lasting enmity for the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and Clegane, and hopes to avenge Mycah's death at their hands. <br /> <br /> While in King's Landing, Arya trains under [[Syrio Forel]], a celebrated [[Braavos|Braavosi]] swordsman. Under his strict, but creative, tutelage, Arya learns to fight in the Braavosi style with [[Needle]].{{Ref|aGoT|22}} She spends most of her time doing balancing and swordplay exercises as Forel instructed her, but during one of these she discovers a secret passage in the castle.{{Ref|aGoT|32}}<br /> <br /> During the purge of [[House Stark|Stark]] loyalists from the [[Red Keep]], Syrio holds off Arya's attackers so she can escape.{{Ref|aGoT|50}} Arya got out of the castle using the passage she found earlier, but she could not get out of the city. She lives on the streets of [[Flea Bottom]] until the day she witnesses her father's public condemnation. She is found in the crowd by [[Yoren]] of the [[Night's Watch]], who recognises her and then saves her from the sight of Eddard's execution and drags her from the scene.{{Ref|aGoT|65}} <br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Arya escapes [[King's Landing]] with [[Yoren]] and his party of [[Night's Watch]] recruits, with Yoren planning to return her back to [[Winterfell]] on his way back the Wall. Yoren shaves her head and makes Arya assume the identity of ''Arry'', a boy recruit traveling with Yoren to the Wall.{{Ref|aCoK|1}} They made it as far as a deserted town near the [[God's Eye]] lake, where they are attacked by raiders led by Ser [[Amory Lorch]]. Arya was one of the few to escape alive, along with [[Gendry]], [[Hot Pie]], [[Lommy Greenhands]], and [[Weasel]]. Before escaping, she saves the lives of the chained Night's Watch prisoners [[Jaqen H'ghar]], [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]].{{Ref|aCoK|15}} <br /> <br /> Arya heads out with the few survivors until they are captured by Ser [[Gregor Clegane|Gregor]] and his men in the next town, where they were held for eight days, while the [[Tickler]] ''questioned'' the villagers.{{Ref|aCoK|19}} Then they are taken to Harrenhal and made servants, on the journey, she created a [[#Hit List|Hit List]] of all those she hated and wanted to kill. At Harrenhal she is assigned to steward [[Weese]] to work at the [[Wailing Tower]].{{Ref|aCoK|26}} Several days later, she is is reunites with Jaqen and the two other prisoners she saved, who are now in the employ of Ser [[Amory Lorch]]. <br /> <br /> Jaqen comes to her at night and offers her three murders for the three lives she saved. After several days Arya names [[Chiswyck]], after she overheard him boast at how he participated in a gang rape, who dies three days later. Next she name [[Weese]], for striking her. Last she names Jaqen himself, in an effort to make her unsay his name, Jaqen helps her free the Northmen in the dungeon and stage an uprising, Jaqen gives Arya an iron coin so she could find him again and leaves. The next morning, Lord [[Roose Bolton]] arrived to take charge of the castle. Arya, now calling herself ''Nymeria'', or ''Nan'' for short, a servant girl, is made of one of Roose's cup-bearers, for her role in the freeing of the prisoners.{{Ref|aCoK|47}} After Harrenhal is left to [[Vargo Hoat]], Arya escapes with [[Gendry]] and [[Hot Pie]], killing one of the gate guard.{{Ref|aCoK|64}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> [[File:Amokaarya.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Arya by [http://en.amokanet.ru/gallery/martin/ Amoka©]]]<br /> While Arya and her companions are making their way north, Arya wargs into Nymeria during a dream, seeing Nymeria kill the members of the Brave Companions that were sent after them.{{Ref|aSoS|3}} Not long afterwards, she and her companions are discovered by a group of the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]] and taken to [[Inn of the Kneeling Man]], where she meets one of her father's former guards, [[Harwin]], who recognizes her as Arya Stark.{{Ref|aSoS|13}} Arya travels with group to their hideout, while her friend Hot Pie decides to settle down and work as a baker at the inn.{{Ref|aSoS|17}}&lt;!-- relevancy? --&gt; At the Brotherhood's camp Arya encounters the recently captured [[Sandor Clegane]] standing for trial. She accuses him of murdering [[Mycah]], earning him a [[trial by combat]], which he survives and so is set free.{{Ref|aSoS|34}}<br /> <br /> Disappointed with the Brotherhood, Arya attempts to flee and ends up being captured by [[Sandor Clegane]], who was trailing the group.{{Ref|aSoS|43}} Sandor takes her to the [[Twins]], where he plans to return her to her brother [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and win a place in his service.{{Ref|aSoS|47}} They reach the [[Twins]] just as the slaughter of the [[Red Wedding]] had begun, and the Hound has to prevent Arya from running into the castle and certain death by knocking her out.{{Ref|aSoS|52}} Sandor decides that the only place left to take her is to the [[Vale of Arryn]], which is ruled by Arya's aunt, [[Lysa Arryn|Lysa]]. On the way east Arya find a horse, who she names [[Craven (horse)|Craven]], and is given the horse as her mount. It is soon discovered they cannot reach the [[Eyrie]] and Lysa, however, and are forced to go back towards [[Riverrun]] to ransom her to Ser [[Brynden Tully]] instead.{{Ref|aSoS|65}}<br /> <br /> On their way they stop at an inn where they meet the [[Tickler]] and [[Polliver]], two of the men on Arya's death list, as well as a young squire. The Hound gets drunk and a fight ensues. Arya manages to stab the squire in the belly while The Hound kills Polliver, though he is badly wounded in the fight. As the Tickler closes in on Sandor, Arya is able to sneak behind him and stab him. She continues to stab him while savagely echoing the questions he asked of his victims on their journey to Harrenhal. After, Sandor directs her to finish off the squire, who is dying of his wound. Arya reclaims [[Needle]] from among Polliver's possessions and stabs the squire in the heart with it.<br /> <br /> Arya and Sandor head towards the town of [[Saltpans]] but Sandor is too weak to continue and falls from his horse. Arya draws Needle, intending to kill him, but leaves him to die after he begs her to do it. She sells [[Craven (horse)|Craven]] at [[Saltpans]] and gains passage on the ''[[Titan's Daughter]]'', a ship headed to [[Braavos]], by using the coin that [[Jaqen H'ghar]] had given her, along with the [[Valyria|Valyrian]] phrase &quot;''[[Valar Morghulis]]''.&quot;{{Ref|aSoS|74}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> In [[Braavos]], Arya Stark finds her way to the [[House of Black and White]], where a [[Kindly Man|kindly old man]] initiates her into the guild of the [[Faceless Men]].{{Ref|aFfC|6}} She is required to discard her old personality, including her belongings, to begin the training. She does this, except for [[Needle]], which she hides in a safe location. {{Ref|aFfC|22}}<br /> <br /> Arya's training requires her to go out into the city under the identity of ''Cat of the Canals'', a street urchin, and learn secrets. She also begins learning the [[Braavos|Braavosi]] language and the art of lying from the [[Waif]]. One night, months after, she kills a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]] named [[Dareon]], and accepts milk meant for &quot;Arya.&quot; She wakes blind the next morning.{{Ref|aFfC|34}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Dance with Dragons''===<br /> [[File:Cat of the canals by reneaigner.jpeg|thumb|250px|Cat of the Canals by ReneAigner©]]<br /> Arya remains blind and in the service of the [[House of Black and White]] in [[Braavos]]. She drinks milk every night that causes the blindness. She continues to dream through the eyes of her [[direwolf]], [[Nymeria]], but speaks of it to no one. She still struggles leaving her identity as Arya Stark behind. While she is blind, Arya wears the guise of ''Beth'', a beggar girl. She wanders the streets of Braavos, begging for money and listening for bits and pieces of information. She becomes better at lying and detecting the lies of others.<br /> <br /> Arya receives her sight again after she is able to identify the [[Kindly Man]] and hit him with a stick when he sneaks up on her. It is implied, however, that she does not simply sense his presence as he assumes, but sees him through the eyes of a cat hiding in the rafters.<br /> <br /> After regaining her sight,{{Ref|aDwD|45}} Arya is given her first assassination assignment. She is asked to give the gift to an old man that sells a type of insurance for ships. The Kindly Man takes her to the secret lower chambers of the House of Black and White, where thousands of faces are hung on the walls. She is given the face of an ugly, broken girl who had been beaten by her father and came to the House of Black and White to seek the gift. Arya watches her target carefully for days. She notices that the old man has guards with him wherever he goes, and always tests the coin he is given with his teeth. While watching him, she attempts to find ways to justify his fate, but the Kindly Man tells her it is not for her to judge the old man.<br /> <br /> In the end, she feigns stealing a bag of coins from a captain on his way to meet with the old man. She splits the bag the coins in the attempt, and switches one of the captain's coins with one of her own, coated in poison. After the switch, she escapes. Later, the old man's heart mysteriously gives out.<br /> <br /> The Kindly Man then gives Arya a robe and assigns her to begin her first apprenticeship with [[Izembaro]].{{Ref|aDwD|64}}<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Arya is a spirited girl with an interest in fighting and exploring, the foil of her proper sister, [[Sansa_Stark|Sansa]], whom she often describes as &quot;stupid.&quot; She wants to learn how to fight with a sword and ride in tourneys, to the horror of Sansa, but she is encouraged by her half-brother [[Jon Snow]], who is particularly close to her. Throughout her travels, Arya displays great resourcefulness, cunning, and an unflinching ability to accept hard necessity. She is said to take after her fiery aunt [[Lyanna_Stark|Lyanna]] in temperament.{{Ref|aGoT|22}}<br /> <br /> Arya is skinny and athletic. She has strong Stark family features, with a long face, grey eyes and brown hair. At the start of the story, she is generally regarded as plain, as exemplified by her nickname &quot;Arya Horseface,&quot; and often mistaken for a boy. However, there are instances of her being called pretty, compared to the beautiful [[Lyanna Stark|Lyanna]]{{Ref|aGoT|22}}, and catching the eye of men later in the books.<br /> <br /> She is left-handed, quick and dexterous. She is a [[skinchanger|warg]], entering her direwolf Nymeria in her dreams and cats in Braavos. She has learned basic swordplay in the [[Braavos|Braavosi]] [[Water Dancer]] tradition and knows how to use knives. She received a noble's education, and is said to be good with mathematics and an excellent horse rider. She has proved to know at least a bit of [[Valyria|High Valyrian]]. She also speaks Braavosi with a strong accent and has put some effort into learning the language, under orders from the Kindly Man. She has a quick and curious mind and a pragmatic outlook.<br /> <br /> ===Arya and Death===<br /> [[File:Arya tickler by tribemun.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Tickler's death by [http://www.nickalcorn.com/ Nick Alcorn©]]]<br /> During her journey, Arya is subjected to many hard situations in the war-torn [[Riverlands]]. Her fiery personality prompts her to take the initiative and fight back, and so she is led to kill and ultimately desires murdering specific characters herself. This course of action is supposed to end as of ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' with her being an assassin trainee in [[Braavos]], with the leader stressing becoming indifferent to death and killing. She continues, however, to repeat the names of the people she wishes dead in her head. Some names are added as she goes, and others are dropped when the character dies or becomes closer to her. She calls it a prayer, and ends it with the words ''[[Valar Morghulis]]''. The names are:<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot;<br /> |- valign=&quot;top&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> '''Dead'''<br /> *King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]<br /> *[[Amory Lorch|Amory]]<br /> *The [[Tickler]]<br /> *[[Polliver]]<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> '''Dead'''<br /> *[[Sandor Clegane|the Hound]] <br /> *[[Sandor Clegane|Ser Gregor]] <br /> *[[Weese]]<br /> *[[Chiswyck]] <br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> '''Alive'''<br /> *[[Ilyn Payne|Ilyn]]<br /> *[[Meryn Trant|Meryn]]<br /> *[[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]<br /> *[[Dunsen]]<br /> *[[Rafford|Raff the Sweetling]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Arya stated she would have added the [[House Frey|Freys]] to the list after the [[Red Wedding]] but she did not know the names of those responsible for her brother's death.<br /> <br /> She is directly responsible for a number of kills herself:<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot;<br /> |- valign=&quot;top&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> *A King's Landing stableboy.<br /> *Several soldiers of [[Amory Lorch]].<br /> *[[Chiswyck]]<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> *[[Weese]]<br /> *A [[House Bolton|Bolton]] guard at Harrenhal<br /> *A [[House Sarsfield|Sarsfield]] squire<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> *The [[Tickler]].<br /> *[[Dareon]].<br /> *Old man of [[Braavos]]{{Ref|aDwD|64}}<br /> |}<br /> She also was the initiator of, and, along with [[Jaqen H'ghar]], [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]], took part in the killing of eight [[Harrenhal]] jailors, an event that would be remembered as the &quot;weasel soup,&quot; from the nickname she then used.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stark tree}}<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Stark|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[Category:Noblewomen|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[Category:House Stark]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[Category:Skinchangers|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[fr:Arya Stark]]<br /> [[ru:Арья Старк]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Arya_Stark&diff=53476 2012-02-18T02:58:09Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Storm of Swords */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[File:House Stark.PNG|50px|left]] '''Arya Stark''' [[File:House Stark.PNG|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Arya Stark by AniaEm.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = Artwork by Anja Dalisa©<br /> | Alias = Arya Horseface&lt;br&gt; Arya Underfoot &lt;br&gt;Arry &lt;br&gt;Lumpyhead/Lumpyface&lt;br&gt; Weasel&lt;br&gt; The Ghost of Harrenhal&lt;br&gt; Nymeria/Nan&lt;br&gt; Squab&lt;br&gt; Squirrel&lt;br&gt; She-wolf/Wolf-bitch/Wolf-girl&lt;br&gt;Salty&lt;br&gt; Cat of the Canals&lt;br&gt; No-one&lt;br&gt; Beth&lt;br&gt; Stick<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]&lt;br&gt;[[Faceless Men]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Northmen]]<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Winterfell]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|289}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Maisie Williams,Arya Stark|Maisie Williams]]<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> &lt;!--[[File:Arya Stark.png|350px|thumb|Maisie Williams as Arya Stark ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]--&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Arya Stark''' is the third child and second daughter of [[Eddard_Stark|Lord Eddard]] and [[Catelyn_Stark|Lady Catelyn]] Stark. She is nine at the start of ''[[A Game of Thrones]]''. She has three brothers [[Robb Stark|Robb]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]], [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], a half-brother [[Jon Snow]], and a older sister [[Sansa_Stark|Sansa]].<br /> <br /> Like some of her siblings, she sometimes dreams that she is a [[direwolf]].{{ref|aSoS|3}} Her own direwolf is [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]], who is named in reference to the [[Rhoynar]] warrior-queen [[Nymeria|of the same name]].<br /> <br /> Arya is the only character to have at least one [[POV Character|POV]] chapter in each of the five books.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> [[File:Arya stark by daaria.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Arya in the streets of King's Landing by Daria©]]<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> Arya travels with her father, [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]], to [[King's Landing]] when he is made [[Hand of the King|Hand]]. Before she leaves, her half-brother [[Jon Snow]] gives her a sword called Needle as a parting gift. On the way south, she befriends a peasant boy named [[Mycah]], with whom she plays at with swords. One day, Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and her sister [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] happen upon them playing in the woods. Arya defends Mycah from Joffrey's torments and her [[direwolf]] [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]] helps Arya fight off Joffrey, wounding his arm in the process. Knowing that Nymeria will likely be killed in retribution, Arya and [[Jory Cassel]] chase her wolf away.{{Ref|aGoT|15}} Arya was brought before King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]], but Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] orders Sansa's direwolf, [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]], to be killed in Nymeria's place. The peasant boy, Mycah, having fled, is tracked and killed by Joffrey's &quot;dog,&quot; the [[Sandor Clegane|Hound]].{{Ref|aGoT|16}} From this moment, Arya harbors a lasting enmity for the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and Clegane, and hopes to avenge Mycah's death at their hands. <br /> <br /> While in King's Landing, Arya trains under [[Syrio Forel]], a celebrated [[Braavos|Braavosi]] swordsman. Under his strict, but creative, tutelage, Arya learns to fight in the Braavosi style with [[Needle]].{{Ref|aGoT|22}} She spends most of her time doing balancing and swordplay exercises as Forel instructed her, but during one of these she discovers a secret passage in the castle.{{Ref|aGoT|32}}<br /> <br /> During the purge of [[House Stark|Stark]] loyalists from the [[Red Keep]], Syrio holds off Arya's attackers so she can escape.{{Ref|aGoT|50}} Arya got out of the castle using the passage she found earlier, but she could not get out of the city. She lives on the streets of [[Flea Bottom]] until the day she witnesses her father's public condemnation. She is found in the crowd by [[Yoren]] of the [[Night's Watch]], who recognises her and then saves her from the sight of Eddard's execution and drags her from the scene.{{Ref|aGoT|65}} <br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Arya escapes [[King's Landing]] with [[Yoren]] and his party of [[Night's Watch]] recruits, with Yoren planning to return her back to [[Winterfell]] on his way back the Wall. Yoren shaves her head and makes Arya assume the identity of ''Arry'', a boy recruit traveling with Yoren to the Wall.{{Ref|aCoK|1}} They made it as far as a deserted town near the [[God's Eye]] lake, where they are attacked by raiders led by Ser [[Amory Lorch]]. Arya was one of the few to escape alive, along with [[Gendry]], [[Hot Pie]], [[Lommy Greenhands]], and [[Weasel]]. Before escaping, she saves the lives of the chained Night's Watch prisoners [[Jaqen H'ghar]], [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]].{{Ref|aCoK|15}} <br /> <br /> Arya heads out with the few survivors until they are captured by Ser [[Gregor Clegane|Gregor]] and his men in the next town, where they were held for eight days, while the [[Tickler]] ''questioned'' the villagers.{{Ref|aCoK|19}} Then they are taken to Harrenhal and made servants, on the journey, she created a [[#Hit List|Hit List]] of all those she hated and wanted to kill. At Harrenhal she is assigned to steward [[Weese]] to work at the [[Wailing Tower]].{{Ref|aCoK|26}} Several days later, she is is reunites with Jaqen and the two other prisoners she saved, who are now in the employ of Ser [[Amory Lorch]]. <br /> <br /> Jaqen comes to her at night and offers her three murders for the three lives she saved. After several days Arya names [[Chiswyck]], after she overheard him boast at how he participated in a gang rape, who dies three days later. Next she name [[Weese]], for striking her. Last she names Jaqen himself, in an effort to make her unsay his name, Jaqen helps her free the Northmen in the dungeon and stage an uprising, Jaqen gives Arya an iron coin so she could find him again and leaves. The next morning, Lord [[Roose Bolton]] arrived to take charge of the castle. Arya, now calling herself ''Nymeria'', or ''Nan'' for short, a servant girl, is made of one of Roose's cup-bearers, for her role in the freeing of the prisoners.{{Ref|aCoK|47}} After Harrenhal is left to [[Vargo Hoat]], Arya escapes with [[Gendry]] and [[Hot Pie]], killing one of the gate guard.{{Ref|aCoK|64}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> [[File:Amokaarya.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Arya by [http://en.amokanet.ru/gallery/martin/ Amoka©]]]<br /> While Arya and her companions are making their way north, Arya wargs into Nymeria during a dream, seeing Nymeria kill the members of the Brave Companions that were sent after them.{{Ref|aSoS|3}} Not long afterwards, she and her companions are discovered by a group of the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]] and taken to [[Inn of the Kneeling Man]], where she meets one of her father's former guards, [[Harwin]], who recognizes her as Arya Stark.{{Ref|aSoS|13}} Arya travels with group to their hideout, while her friend Hot Pie decides to settle down and work as a baker at the inn.{{Ref|aSoS|17}}&lt;!-- relevancy? --&gt; At the Brotherhood's camp Arya encounters the recently captured [[Sandor Clegane]] standing for trial. She accuses him of murdering [[Mycah]], earning him a [[trial by combat]], which he survives and so is set free.{{Ref|aSoS|34}}<br /> <br /> Disappointed with the Brotherhood, Arya attempts to flee and ends up being captured by [[Sandor Clegane]], who was trailing the group.{{Ref|aSoS|43}} Sandor takes her to the [[Twins]], where he plans to return her to her brother [[Robb Stark|Robb]] and win a place in his service.{{Ref|aSoS|47}} They reach the [[Twins]] just as the slaughter of the [[Red Wedding]] had begun, and the Hound has to prevent Arya from running into the castle and certain death by knocking her out.{{Ref|aSoS|52}} Sandor decides that the only place left to take her is to the [[Vale of Arryn]], which is ruled by Arya's aunt, [[Lysa Arryn|Lysa]]. On the way east Arya find a horse, who she names [[Craven (horse)|Craven]], and is given the horse as her mount. It is soon discovered they cannot reach the [[Eyrie]] and Lysa, however, and are forced to go back towards [[Riverrun]] to ransom her to Ser [[Brynden Tully]] instead.{{Ref|aSoS|65}}<br /> <br /> On their way they stop at an inn where they meet the [[Tickler]] and [[Polliver]], two of the men on Arya's death list, as well as a young squire. The Hound gets drunk and a fight ensues. Arya manages to stab the squire in the belly while The Hound kills Polliver, though he is badly wounded in the fight. As the Tickler closes in on Sandor, Arya is able to sneak behind him and stab him. She continues to stab him while savagely echoing the questions he asked of his victims on their journey to Harrenhal. After, Sandor directs her to finish off the squire, is dying of his wound. Arya reclaims [[Needle]] from among Polliver's possessions and stabs the squire in the heart with it.<br /> <br /> Arya and Sandor head towards the town of [[Saltpans]] but Sandor is too weak to continue and falls from his horse. Arya draws Needle, intending to kill him, but leaves him to die after he begs her to do it. She sells [[Craven (horse)|Craven]] at [[Saltpans]] and gains passage on the ''[[Titan's Daughter]]'', a ship headed to [[Braavos]], by using the coin that [[Jaqen H'ghar]] had given her, along with the [[Valyria|Valyrian]] phrase &quot;''[[Valar Morghulis]]''.&quot;{{Ref|aSoS|74}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> In [[Braavos]], Arya Stark finds her way to the [[House of Black and White]], where a [[Kindly Man|kindly old man]] initiates her into the guild of the [[Faceless Men]].{{Ref|aFfC|6}} She is required to discard her old personality, including her belongings, to begin the training. She does this, except for [[Needle]], which she hides in a safe location. {{Ref|aFfC|22}}<br /> <br /> Arya's training requires her to go out into the city under the identity of ''Cat of the Canals'', a street urchin, and learn secrets. She also begins learning the [[Braavos|Braavosi]] language and the art of lying from the [[Waif]]. One night, months after, she kills a deserter from the [[Night's Watch]] named [[Dareon]], and accepts milk meant for &quot;Arya.&quot; She wakes blind the next morning.{{Ref|aFfC|34}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Dance with Dragons''===<br /> [[File:Cat of the canals by reneaigner.jpeg|thumb|250px|Cat of the Canals by ReneAigner©]]<br /> Arya remains blind and in the service of the [[House of Black and White]] in [[Braavos]]. She drinks milk every night that causes the blindness. She continues to dream through the eyes of her [[direwolf]], [[Nymeria]], but speaks of it to no one. She still struggles leaving her identity as Arya Stark behind. While she is blind, Arya wears the guise of ''Beth'', a beggar girl. She wanders the streets of Braavos, begging for money and listening for bits and pieces of information. She becomes better at lying and detecting the lies of others.<br /> <br /> Arya receives her sight again after she is able to identify the [[Kindly Man]] and hit him with a stick when he sneaks up on her. It is implied, however, that she does not simply sense his presence as he assumes, but sees him through the eyes of a cat hiding in the rafters.<br /> <br /> After regaining her sight,{{Ref|aDwD|45}} Arya is given her first assassination assignment. She is asked to give the gift to an old man that sells a type of insurance for ships. The Kindly Man takes her to the secret lower chambers of the House of Black and White, where thousands of faces are hung on the walls. She is given the face of an ugly, broken girl who had been beaten by her father and came to the House of Black and White to seek the gift. Arya watches her target carefully for days. She notices that the old man has guards with him wherever he goes, and always tests the coin he is given with his teeth. While watching him, she attempts to find ways to justify his fate, but the Kindly Man tells her it is not for her to judge the old man.<br /> <br /> In the end, she feigns stealing a bag of coins from a captain on his way to meet with the old man. She splits the bag the coins in the attempt, and switches one of the captain's coins with one of her own, coated in poison. After the switch, she escapes. Later, the old man's heart mysteriously gives out.<br /> <br /> The Kindly Man then gives Arya a robe and assigns her to begin her first apprenticeship with [[Izembaro]].{{Ref|aDwD|64}}<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Arya is a spirited girl with an interest in fighting and exploring, the foil of her proper sister, [[Sansa_Stark|Sansa]], whom she often describes as &quot;stupid.&quot; She wants to learn how to fight with a sword and ride in tourneys, to the horror of Sansa, but she is encouraged by her half-brother [[Jon Snow]], who is particularly close to her. Throughout her travels, Arya displays great resourcefulness, cunning, and an unflinching ability to accept hard necessity. She is said to take after her fiery aunt [[Lyanna_Stark|Lyanna]] in temperament.{{Ref|aGoT|22}}<br /> <br /> Arya is skinny and athletic. She has strong Stark family features, with a long face, grey eyes and brown hair. At the start of the story, she is generally regarded as plain, as exemplified by her nickname &quot;Arya Horseface,&quot; and often mistaken for a boy. However, there are instances of her being called pretty, compared to the beautiful [[Lyanna Stark|Lyanna]]{{Ref|aGoT|22}}, and catching the eye of men later in the books.<br /> <br /> She is left-handed, quick and dexterous. She is a [[skinchanger|warg]], entering her direwolf Nymeria in her dreams and cats in Braavos. She has learned basic swordplay in the [[Braavos|Braavosi]] [[Water Dancer]] tradition and knows how to use knives. She received a noble's education, and is said to be good with mathematics and an excellent horse rider. She has proved to know at least a bit of [[Valyria|High Valyrian]]. She also speaks Braavosi with a strong accent and has put some effort into learning the language, under orders from the Kindly Man. She has a quick and curious mind and a pragmatic outlook.<br /> <br /> ===Arya and Death===<br /> [[File:Arya tickler by tribemun.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Tickler's death by [http://www.nickalcorn.com/ Nick Alcorn©]]]<br /> During her journey, Arya is subjected to many hard situations in the war-torn [[Riverlands]]. Her fiery personality prompts her to take the initiative and fight back, and so she is led to kill and ultimately desires murdering specific characters herself. This course of action is supposed to end as of ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' with her being an assassin trainee in [[Braavos]], with the leader stressing becoming indifferent to death and killing. She continues, however, to repeat the names of the people she wishes dead in her head. Some names are added as she goes, and others are dropped when the character dies or becomes closer to her. She calls it a prayer, and ends it with the words ''[[Valar Morghulis]]''. The names are:<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot;<br /> |- valign=&quot;top&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> '''Dead'''<br /> *King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]<br /> *[[Amory Lorch|Amory]]<br /> *The [[Tickler]]<br /> *[[Polliver]]<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> '''Dead'''<br /> *[[Sandor Clegane|the Hound]] <br /> *[[Sandor Clegane|Ser Gregor]] <br /> *[[Weese]]<br /> *[[Chiswyck]] <br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> '''Alive'''<br /> *[[Ilyn Payne|Ilyn]]<br /> *[[Meryn Trant|Meryn]]<br /> *[[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]<br /> *[[Dunsen]]<br /> *[[Rafford|Raff the Sweetling]]<br /> |}<br /> <br /> Arya stated she would have added the [[House Frey|Freys]] to the list after the [[Red Wedding]] but she did not know the names of those responsible for her brother's death.<br /> <br /> She is directly responsible for a number of kills herself:<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; width=&quot;60%&quot;<br /> |- valign=&quot;top&quot;<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> *A King's Landing stableboy.<br /> *Several soldiers of [[Amory Lorch]].<br /> *[[Chiswyck]]<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> *[[Weese]]<br /> *A [[House Bolton|Bolton]] guard at Harrenhal<br /> *A [[House Sarsfield|Sarsfield]] squire<br /> | style=&quot;width:25%;&quot; |<br /> *The [[Tickler]].<br /> *[[Dareon]].<br /> *Old man of [[Braavos]]{{Ref|aDwD|64}}<br /> |}<br /> She also was the initiator of, and, along with [[Jaqen H'ghar]], [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]], took part in the killing of eight [[Harrenhal]] jailors, an event that would be remembered as the &quot;weasel soup,&quot; from the nickname she then used.{{Ref|aCoK|47}}<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stark tree}}<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Stark|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[Category:Noblewomen|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[Category:House Stark]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[Category:Skinchangers|Stark, Arya]]<br /> [[fr:Arya Stark]]<br /> [[ru:Арья Старк]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Sansa_Stark&diff=53408 2012-02-17T18:13:47Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.PNG|50px|left]] '''Sansa Stark''' [[File:House_Lannister.png|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Sansa Stark by AniaEm.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = Artwork by Anja Dalisa ©<br /> | Alias = Alayne Stone<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]&lt;br&gt;[[House Baelish of Harrenhal]] (as Alayne)<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Northmen]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Winterfell]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|286}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] {{!}} [[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]] {{!}} [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Sophie Turner,Sansa Stark|Sophie Turner]]<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> &lt;!--[[File:Sansa_Stark.PNG|350px|Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]--&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Sansa Stark''' is the elder daughter of [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] and [[Eddard Stark]]. She has three brothers ([[Robb Stark|Robb]],[[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]]) and a younger sister, [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Once betrothed to the Crown Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]], she is currently hiding at the [[Eyrie]] under the alias [[Alayne Stone]].<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Sansa was raised a lady, and possesses the traditional feminine graces of her milieu, with a keen interest in music, poetry, singing, dancing, embroidery, and other traditional feminine activities. She is very fond of songs and stories, particularly those depicting handsome princes, honorable knights, chivalry, and love{{Ref|aGoT|7}}. She is fond of lemoncakes. Her relationship with her sister [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is often strained, and the two are opposites in most respects. She was briefly accompanied by a [[direwolf]] pup named [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]].<br /> <br /> Sansa is traditionally beautiful, taking after her mother's family ([[House Tully|the Tullys]]) with her high cheekbones, vivid blue eyes and thick auburn hair. She is eleven years old at the start of the series. As she has grown up, her figure has been described as tall, graceful and womanly.{{Ref|aGoT|7}}<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> With her father's appointment to become the [[Hand of the King]], Sansa is delighted at the prospect of life at court in [[King's Landing]] and thrilled at her betrothal to the handsome Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. On their journey to the capital, Joffrey courts Sansa at his mother's insistence. The two are walking together when they come upon her sister Arya playing at swords with the boy [[Mycah]]. Joffrey draws his sword and threatens Mycah, but Arya fights with him, her direwolf [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]] disarming and superficially wounding him. Later recounting the tale to [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Arya tells the truth while Joffrey lies, saying that Mycah, Arya, and Nymeria attacked him without provocation. Sansa, not wishing to betray her future husband, lies and refuses to verify either story, pleading that she doesn't remember. [[Cersei Lannister]] uses the opportunity to insist that the direwolf that attacked her son be killed. Arya, having anticipated this, had driven Nymeria away; as a result, to assuage the Queen, Sansa's direwolf Lady is killed instead.<br /> <br /> In King's Landing, Sansa feuds with her sister, placing the majority of the blame on Arya for her direwolf's death. She remains infatuated with Joffrey, largely overlooking his violent mood swings, and develops a close relationship with Queen Cersei as well. Attending the Tourney celebrating her father's appointment as Hand, she finds many of her notions of knightly valor and chivalry reinforced, seeing the events as worthy of one of her savored stories.<br /> <br /> After her father discovers the truth of Joffrey's parentage and tells his daughters that he is returning them to [[Winterfell]], Sansa, in an act of defiance, runs to the Queen and tells her of her father's plans, pleading that she might be allowed to stay and marry Joffrey. Her doing so unwittingly aids Cersei's plot against her father. After Lord Eddard's arrest, Sansa is forced to admit her father's treason and pleads for his mercy. Joffrey, now King after Robert's death, promises to be merciful, but on the steps of Baelor's sept orders Eddard's execution as Sansa helplessly looks on.<br /> <br /> Even after Eddard's beheading, Cersei declares that Joffrey should still be married to Sansa upon her flowering. Sansa, now horrified at the prospect and only wanting to return home, nevertheless has no choice but to remain in the capital and denounce her father and brother as traitors.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Now effectively a hostage in the Red Keep, Sansa armors herself in her lady's courtesies as she dutifully goes through the motions of denouncing her family as traitors and pleading to them for peace. Joffrey frequently orders her to be beaten by his Kingsguard as punishment for actions taken by her brother [[Robb Stark|Robb]] in his rebellion. On one occasion he orders her to be stripped naked at court, and on another he shows her her father's head, which has been placed on a spike on the [[Red Keep]]. This prompts her to consider an attempt to kill him, but the action is prevented by [[Sandor Clegane]], who sees her intention and subtly stops her.<br /> <br /> At a tourney celebrating Joffrey's name day, a knight by the name of Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] disgraces himself by showing up too drunk to compete. Joffrey decides that he should be killed, but Sansa successfully pleads with the king to spare his life, instead merely stripping him of his knighthood and making him a court fool.<br /> <br /> [[Tyrion Lannister]] treats her with surprising kindness, and his arrival in the city and assumption of the position of acting Hand of the King sees an end to the more overt abuses directed at Sansa. Sansa also develops a unique relationship with Sandor, who despite his brusque words and hideous demeanor treats her gently and refuses to beat her at Joffrey's command. He privately mocks her for her naive nature but also displays sympathy for her predicament. Sandor saves her life during the [[Riot of King's Landing]].<br /> <br /> One night Sansa finds a note in her room, directing her to come to the godswood if she wants to go home. It is from Dontos, who promises that a plan is in place to free her from the Lannisters and bring her to Winterfell. Wary of a trap, she nevertheless agrees to Dontos's promise, who in turn counsels patience and perseverence. Feigning a newfound piety to the Old Gods, Sansa makes frequent trips to the Godswood to meet with Dontos, at first seeing him as a gallant rescuer who seeks redemption for the shame he brought upon himself, though she eventually comes to doubt his competence.<br /> <br /> During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] Sansa takes refuge with many of the other ladies of the court in the [[Great Sept of Baelor]], where she remains strong and attempts to calm many of the other frightened women, despite the bitter and cynical words of Cersei, who spends her time there drinking heavily. After the battle Sandor Clegane, who had been broken during the fighting, drunkenly offers to take Sansa with him as he flees the city. She refuses, and he makes her sing for him at knifepoint.<br /> <br /> After the Lannister victory, it is announced that Sansa's betrothal to Joffrey is at an end, for the Crown's alliance with [[House Tyrell]] includes a marraige pact between Joffrey and [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Joffrey assures her that he will still get to have her sexually, as a king can take whomever he wants to bed. Sansa remains in King's Landing, still a hostage to the Lannisters, even as Dontos assures her that the plan to get her home is still in place.<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Sansa is asked to sup with [[Margaery Tyrell]] and her grandmother [[Olenna Redwyne]], and there, with some coaxing and the arrangement of a distraction to prevent any spies from hearing, Sansa confesses to them that Joffrey is a monster and begs Margaery not to marry him. Margaery insists that she will be safe with her brother [[Loras Tyrell|Loras]]'s addition to the [[Kingsguard]], and brushes off the concerns. The Tyrells approach Sansa with the possibility of being freed from King's Landing and taken to [[Highgarden]] to be married to the Tyrell heir [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]], who is crippled, but kind, intelligent, and capable. Sansa readily agrees, anxious to be free of the Lannisters, and becomes friends with Margaery for a time.<br /> <br /> She shares with Dontos the Tyrell plot, and Dontos advises her against it, fearfully noting that the Tyrells are not as gentle as they seem. Sansa, frustrated with the apparent lack of progress in Dontos's own supposed plans, disregards his warnings. However, he tells his employer [[Petyr Baelish]] of the plot, who in turn informs the Lannisters. Not wishing to lose their hostage, [[Tywin Lannister]] acts quickly to marry Sansa to [[Tyrion Lannister]] against the wishes of both parties. Sansa, now thirteen, does her best to hide her feelings toward her disfigured dwarf husband, remaining courteous to him despite her disgust with his physical appearance. Tyrion does not require that she consummate the marraige, for which Sansa is grateful, particularly after learning of her father and mother's death in the [[Red Wedding]].<br /> <br /> [[File:Sansa_by_akizhao.jpg|thumb|300px|Sansa in the gardens at the [[Eyrie]] by Akizhao]]<br /> <br /> Dontos insists that Sansa wear a specific hairnet to the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, which she does. When Joffrey chokes and dies at his own wedding feast, Sansa flees and meets with Dontos, who escorts her to a boat that takes her to a ship, where [[Petyr Baelish]] greets her. Baelish explains to Sansa that Joffrey's death was due to a poison that had been smuggled into the feast in the disguise of one of the amythests on her hairnet, and shares with Sansa some of the details of the plot between himself and Oleanna Redwyne to kill Joffrey. Littlefinger also has Dontos killed and dumped overboard, explaining that while he had played his part well, a drunk such as Dontos could never be entrusted to keep such sensitive information secret for long.<br /> <br /> Taking Sansa with him to his meager personal holdings in the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]], Baelish dyes Sansa's hair black and coaches her on a story to pass her off as his bastard daughter Alayne Stone, so as to avoid detection, for Sansa was wanted in connection with Joffrey's death. On the Fingers, Sansa's aunt [[Lysa Arryn]] meets with them and weds Petyr. After the wedding, the three travel to her seat at the [[Eyrie]]. There Sansa, increasingly resembling a grown woman, finds herself prey to the sexual advances of Lysa's bard [[Marillion]], whom she denies, as well as Lord Baelish himself, who in a quiet moment kisses her. Lysa witnesses the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempts to kill Sansa by shoving her out the [[Moon Door]]. Littlefinger arrives in time to intervene, and shoves Lysa out the Moon Door to her death, framing Marillion for the murder and involving Sansa in the cover-up.<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> After Lysa's death Sansa becomes the de facto mistress of the Eyrie, comforting her sickly young cousin Lord [[Robert Arryn|Robert]] while being tutored by Lord Baelish in some of the finer points of courtly intrigue. When [[Lyn Corbray]] draws his sword during a parlay between Petyr and the [[Lords Declarant]], and Baelish leverages the breach of etiquette to demand a trial period of regency over the little Lord Robert, Sansa correctly surmises that Corbray is under Baelish's employ, which Baelish confirms. Petyr reveals his plans to Sansa for eventual marriage to the Arryn heir after Robert, [[Harrold Hardyng]], and an eventual plan to reveal her true identity and to reclaim Winterfell in her name.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stark tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{References|2}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Stark|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> [[Category:House Stark]]<br /> [[Category:Noblewomen|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> <br /> [[fr: Sansa Stark]][[ru:????? ?????]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Sansa_Stark&diff=53407 2012-02-17T18:01:59Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Rewrote</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[File:House_Stark.PNG|50px|left]] '''Sansa Stark''' [[File:House_Lannister.png|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Sansa Stark by AniaEm.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = Artwork by Anja Dalisa ©<br /> | Alias = Alayne Stone<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]&lt;br&gt;[[House Baelish of Harrenhal]] (as Alayne)<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Northmen]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Winterfell]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = {{Date|286}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] {{!}} [[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]] {{!}} [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Sophie Turner,Sansa Stark|Sophie Turner]]<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> &lt;!--[[File:Sansa_Stark.PNG|350px|Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]--&gt;<br /> <br /> '''Sansa Stark''' is the elder daughter of [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] and [[Eddard Stark]]. She has three brothers ([[Robb Stark|Robb]],[[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]]) and a younger sister, [[Arya Stark|Arya]]. Once betrothed to the Crown Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]], she is currently hiding at the [[Eyrie]] under the alias [[Alayne Stone]].<br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Sansa was raised a lady, and possesses the traditional feminine graces of her milieu, with a keen interest in music, poetry, singing, dancing, embroidery, and other traditional feminine activities. She is very fond of songs and stories, particularly those depicting handsome princes, honorable knights, chivalry, and love{{Ref|aGoT|7}}. She is fond of lemoncakes. Her relationship with her sister [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is often strained, and the two are opposites in most respects. She was briefly accompanied by a [[direwolf]] pup named [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]].<br /> <br /> Sansa is traditionally beautiful, taking after her mother's family ([[House Tully|the Tullys]]) with her high cheekbones, vivid blue eyes and thick auburn hair. She is eleven years old at the start of the series. As she has grown up, her figure has been described as tall, graceful and womanly.{{Ref|aGoT|7}}<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> With her father's appointment to become the [[Hand of the King]], Sansa is delighted at the prospect of life at court in [[King's Landing]] and thrilled at her betrothal to the handsome Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. On their journey to the capital, Joffrey courts Sansa at his mother's insistence. The two are walking together when they come upon her sister Arya playing at swords with the boy [[Mycah]]. Joffrey draws his sword and threatens Mycah, but Arya fights with him, her direwolf [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]] disarming and superficially wounding him. Later recounting the tale to [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Arya tells the truth while Joffrey lies, saying that Mycah, Arya, and Nymeria attacked him without provocation. Sansa, not wishing to betray her future husband, lies and refuses to verify either story, pleading that she doesn't remember. [[Cersei Lannister]] uses the opportunity to insist that the direwolf that attacked her son be killed. Arya, having anticipated this, had driven Nymeria away; as a result, to assuage the Queen, Sansa's direwolf Lady is killed instead.<br /> <br /> In King's Landing, Sansa feuds with her sister, placing the majority of the blame on Arya for her direwolf's death. She remains infatuated with Joffrey, largely overlooking his violent mood swings, and develops a close relationship with Queen Cersei as well. Attending the Tourney celebrating her father's appointment as Hand, she finds many of her notions of knightly valor and chivalry reinforced, seeing the events as worthy of one of her savored stories.<br /> <br /> After her father discovers the truth of Joffrey's parentage and tells his daughters that he is returning them to [[Winterfell]], Sansa, in an act of defiance, runs to the Queen and tells her of her father's plans, pleading that she might be allowed to stay and marry Joffrey. Her doing so unwittingly aids Cersei's plot against her father. After Lord Eddard's arrest, Sansa is forced to admit her father's treason and pleads for his mercy. Joffrey, now King after Robert's death, promises to be merciful, but on the steps of Baelor's sept orders Eddard's execution as Sansa helplessly looks on.<br /> <br /> Even after Eddard's beheading, Cersei declares that Joffrey should still be married to Sansa upon her flowering. Sansa, now horrified at the prospect and only wanting to return home, nevertheless has no choice but to remain in the capital and denounce her father and brother as traitors.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Now effectively a hostage in the Red Keep, Sansa armors herself in her lady's courtesies as she dutifully goes through the motions of denouncing her family as traitors and pleading to them for peace. Joffrey frequently orders her to be beaten by his Kingsguard as punishment for actions taken by her brother [[Robb Stark|Robb]] in his rebellion. On one occasion he orders her to be stripped naked at court, and on another he shows her her father's head, which has been placed on a spike on the [[Red Keep]]. This prompts her to consider an attempt to kill him, but the action is prevented by [[Sandor Clegane]], who sees her intention and subtly stops her.<br /> <br /> At a tourney celebrating Joffrey's name day, a knight by the name of Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] disgraces himself by showing up too drunk to compete. Joffrey decides that he should be killed, but Sansa successfully pleads with the king to spare his life, instead merely stripping him of his knighthood and making him a court fool.<br /> <br /> [[Tyrion Lannister]] treats her with surprising kindness, and his arrival in the city and assumption of the position of acting Hand of the King sees an end to the more overt abuses directed at Sansa. Sansa also develops a unique relationship with Sandor, who despite his brusque words and hideous demeanor treats her gently and refuses to beat her at Joffrey's command. He privately mocks her for her naive nature but also displays sympathy for her predicament. Sandor saves her life during the King's Landing riot.<br /> <br /> One night Sansa finds a note in her room, directing her to come to the godswood if she wants to go home. It is from Dontos, who promises that a plan is in place to free her from the Lannisters and bring her to Winterfell. Wary of a trap, she nevertheless agrees to Dontos's promise, who in turn counsels patience and perseverence. Feigning a newfound piety to the Old Gods, Sansa makes frequent trips to the Godswood to meet with Dontos, at first seeing him as a gallant rescuer who seeks redemption for the shame he brought upon himself, though she eventually comes to doubt his competence.<br /> <br /> During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] Sansa takes refuge with many of the other ladies of the court in the [[Great Sept of Baelor]], where she remains strong and attempts to calm many of the other frightened women, despite the bitter and cynical words of Cersei, who spends her time there drinking heavily. After the battle Sandor Clegane, who had been broken during the fighting, drunkenly offers to take Sansa with him as he flees the city. She refuses, and he makes her sing for him at knifepoint.<br /> <br /> After the Lannister victory, it is announced that Sansa's betrothal to Joffrey is at an end, for the Crown's alliance with [[House Tyrell]] includes a marraige pact between Joffrey and [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Joffrey assures her that he will still get to have her sexually, as a king can take whomever he wants to bed. Sansa remains in King's Landing, still a hostage to the Lannisters, even as Dontos assures her that the plan to get her home is still in place.<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Sansa is asked to sup with [[Margaery Tyrell]] and her grandmother [[Olenna Redwyne]], and there, with some coaxing and the arrangement of a distraction to prevent any spies from hearing, Sansa confesses to them that Joffrey is a monster and begs Margaery not to marry him. Margaery insists that she will be safe with her brother [[Loras Tyrell|Loras]]'s addition to the [[Kingsguard]], and brushes off the concerns. The Tyrells approach Sansa with the possibility of being freed from King's Landing and taken to [[Highgarden]] to be married to the Tyrell heir [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]], who is crippled, but kind, intelligent, and capable. Sansa readily agrees, anxious to be free of the Lannisters, and becomes friends with Margaery for a time.<br /> <br /> She shares with Dontos the Tyrell plot, and Dontos advises her against it, fearfully noting that the Tyrells are not as gentle as they seem. Sansa, frustrated with the apparent lack of progress in Dontos's own supposed plans, disregards his warnings. However, he tells his employer [[Petyr Baelish]] of the plot, who in turn informs the Lannisters. Not wishing to lose their hostage, [[Tywin Lannister]] acts quickly to marry Sansa to [[Tyrion Lannister]] against the wishes of both parties. Sansa, now thirteen, does her best to hide her feelings toward her disfigured dwarf husband, remaining courteous to him despite her disgust with his physical appearance. Tyrion does not require that she consummate the marraige, for which Sansa is grateful, particularly after learning of her father and mother's death in the [[Red Wedding]].<br /> <br /> [[File:Sansa_by_akizhao.jpg|thumb|300px|Sansa in the gardens at the [[Eyrie]] by Akizhao]]<br /> <br /> Dontos insists that Sansa wear a specific hairnet to the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, which she does. When Joffrey chokes and dies at his own wedding feast, Sansa flees and meets with Dontos, who escorts her to a boat that takes her to a ship, where [[Petyr Baelish]] greets her. Baelish explains to Sansa that Joffrey's death was due to a poison that had been smuggled into the feast in the disguise of one of the amythests on her hairnet, and shares with Sansa some of the details of the plot between himself and Oleanna Redwyne to kill Joffrey. Littlefinger also has Dontos killed and dumped overboard, explaining that while he had played his part well, a drunk such as Dontos could never be entrusted to keep such sensitive information secret for long.<br /> <br /> Taking Sansa with him to his meager personal holdings in the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]], Baelish dyes Sansa's hair black and coaches her on a story to pass her off as his bastard daughter Alayne Stone, so as to avoid detection, for Sansa was wanted in connection with Joffrey's death. On the Fingers, Sansa's aunt [[Lysa Arryn]] meets with them and weds Petyr. After the wedding, the three travel to her seat at the [[Eyrie]]. There Sansa, increasingly resembling a grown woman, finds herself prey to the sexual advances of Lysa's bard [[Marillion]], whom she denies, as well as Lord Baelish himself, who in a quiet moment kisses her. Lysa witnesses the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempts to kill Sansa by shoving her out the [[Moon Door]]. Littlefinger arrives in time to intervene, and shoves Lysa out the Moon Door to her death, framing Marillion for the murder and involving Sansa in the cover-up.<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> After Lysa's death Sansa becomes the de facto mistress of the Eyrie, comforting her sickly young cousin Lord [[Robert Arryn|Robert]] while being tutored by Lord Baelish in some of the finer points of courtly intrigue. When [[Lyn Corbray]] draws his sword during a parlay between Petyr and the [[Lords Declarant]], and Baelish leverages the breach of etiquette to demand a trial period of regency over the little Lord Robert, Sansa correctly surmises that Corbray is under Baelish's employ, which Baelish confirms. Petyr reveals his plans to Sansa for eventual marriage to the Arryn heir after Robert, [[Harrold Hardyng]], and an eventual plan to reveal her true identity and to reclaim Winterfell in her name.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stark tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{References|2}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Stark|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> [[Category:House Stark]]<br /> [[Category:Noblewomen|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North|Stark, Sansa]]<br /> <br /> [[fr: Sansa Stark]][[ru:????? ?????]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Petyr_Baelish&diff=53223 2012-02-16T00:32:53Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Fixed verb tense and overall flow</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[file:Baelish.png|50px|left]] '''Petyr Baelish''' [[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Petyr Baelish.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Littlefinger<br /> | Title = Lord Paramount of the Riverlands&lt;br&gt;Lord of [[Harrenhal]]&lt;br&gt;Lord Protector of the Vale&lt;br&gt;Master of Coin (formerly)<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Lysa Arryn]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = The [[Fingers]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = Between {{Date|266}} and {{Date|268}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Aidan Gillen,Petyr Baelish|Aidan Gillen]] <br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Petyr Baelish''', sometimes called '''Littlefinger''', was Master of Coin (or treasurer) on the King's [[Small Council]]. Petyr wears a mockingbird as his crest instead of his family sigil. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Aidan Gillen. <br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Petyr was born to a small and insignificant house, spending most of his adult life trying to rise above his lowly birthright and become something greater, craving for power and status. He possesses considerable skill in commerce and coin, and is a master of court intrigue, his brilliance matched only by his ambition and his gift for political improvisation.<br /> <br /> A short man of average build, with handsome features, Petyr has gray-green eyes, a small pointed beard on his chin, and threads of grey running throughout his dark hair.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Petyr Baelish’s great-grandfather was a [[Braavosi]] [[sellsword]] in the service of Lord [[House Corbray|Corbray]]; when his son became a [[Knight|hedge knight]] he took the stone head of the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his sigil. Lord Baelish’s father was the smallest of small lords of a few rocky acres on the smallest of the [[Fingers]]. His father befriended [[Hoster Tully]] during their service in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], which led to Petyr being sent to be fostered at [[Riverrun]] with Lord Tully’s children.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour ; Half Moon Bay ; CA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At Riverrun Petyr was fostered as a ward and raised alongside his social betters, the Tully children, [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]], who first gave him the nickname &quot;Littlefinger&quot; as a reference to his family holdings.{{Ref|aGoT|18}} As they grew older, Petyr fell in love with Catelyn, who in turn loved him as a brother, but no more. When the betrothal between Catelyn and [[Brandon Stark]] was announced, Petyr challenged the much older Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won handily, leaving Baelish with a significant scar, but spared his life in compliance with Catelyn's request. Catelyn did not speak to him afterwards and burned the single letter Petyr sent after Brandon's death.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> Lysa, on the other hand, was in love with Petyr. Overlooking his obsession with her sister, one night, while he was drunk and miserable over Catelyn's rejection, she slipped into his bedchamber and bedded him. The delirious Petyr may have mistaken Lysa for Catelyn, and indeed called her &quot;Catelyn&quot; that night. He has since claimed (at court and in private) to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters. Lysa became pregnant with Petyr's child as a result of their encounter. When [[Hoster Tully]] discovered this, he forced Lysa to drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy and banished Petyr from Riverrun, as the Baelish family was too small and insignificant to wed into his house.{{Ref|aSoS|2}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintained a relationship with Lysa even after her marriage to Lord [[Jon Arryn]]. Lysa convinced her husband to give Petyr control of customs at [[Gulltown]], where he increased incomes tenfold. His skill with finances resulted in a series of appointments leading to his being named [[Master of Coin]] in [[King's Landing]] under King [[Robert Baratheon]].{{Ref|aSoS|68}} There his influence furnished him with many allies and contacts, including the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]]. He also bought numerous brothels in the city.<br /> <br /> Just before the events of the [[A Game of Thrones|first book]], Jon Arryn discovered that all of King [[Robert Baratheon]]'s children were actually fathered by [[Jaime Lannister]] and planned to alert the king. Petyr manipulated Lysa to poison her husband, claiming that it was to prevent him from sending her young son [[Robert Arryn|Robert]] away to be fostered. Lysa, who was fiercely protective of her son, did his bidding. After Jon was killed, Petyr convinced Lysa to write a letter to her sister [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] stating that Lord Arryn had been poisoned and that the [[Cersei Lannister|Queen]] was responsible.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Varys]] and Littlefinger ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Sansa Stark]] &amp; Petyr Baelish at the Hand's Tourney ([[Game of Thrones|TV]])]]<br /> <br /> When [[Catelyn Tully]] arrives in [[King's Landing]] to tell her husband about the attempt on their son [[Bran Stark|Bran's]] life, Petyr, who learned of her arrival despite her efforts to remain unnoticed, intercepts her and stashes her away in one of his brothels. Catelyn, justifying her trust in Baelish from their time together in Riverrun, shows him the Valyrian Steel dagger used in the attempt. Petyr says that he recognizes the dagger, claiming that it was once his but that he lost it in a wager to [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|aGoT|18}} This lie - Petyr in truth lost the dagger to King Robert - indirectly triggered the [[War of the Five Kings]] via Catelyn's eventual arrest of Tyrion for the attack.<br /> <br /> Petyr fetches [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] to meet with his wife and is able to convince him, against his inclination, to make no move agains the Lannisters until they have proof. He vows to assist Ned in finding Jon Arryn's killer{{Ref|aGoT|20}}, and during Ned's tenure as [[Hand of the King]] Petyr feigns friendship to him on behalf of his fondness for Catelyn. He superficially attempts to tutor Ned in the intrigues of the court and warns Ned not to trust anyone, including himself.<br /> <br /> When [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]] learns that [[Daenerys Targaryen]] is pregnant, Baelish agrees with Robert in advocating her assassination. Ned resigns as Hand in protest of Robert's command, but before he can arrange to travel back to Winterfell, Petyr approaches him with the promise of assistance in his investigation into Jon Arryn's death. He leads Ned to a brothel where a young whore is raising one of Robert's bastard children. He is present when Ned is accosted by men led by [[Jaime Lannister]] while returning from the city shortly thereafter.{{Ref|aGoT|33}}<br /> <br /> After King Robert's mortal wounding and his subsequent naming of Eddard as Regent and Lord Protector, Baelish advises Ned that despite their knowledge that [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]'s children are illegitimate and that [[Stannis Baratheon]] is the legal heir, the wisest course of action is to ensure Joffrey's succession, a maneuver calculated to avoid all-out war and maximize their own power. Eddard refuses the suggestion and enlists Petyr's help in securing the allegiance of the city watch to ensure its loyalty when he moves against Cersei.{{Ref|aGoT|47}} Baelish agrees, but betrays Ned, bribing the City Watch to support the Queen. This leads to Stark's arrest and eventual execution for treason.{{Ref|aGoT|49}}<br /> <br /> After the majority of Eddard's followers in King's Landing are killed, Petyr takes [[Jeyne Poole]] into his custody.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> After the assassination of King [[Renly Baratheon]], Petyr and [[Tyrion Lannister]] plot to form an alliance with House Tyrell to win over any Storm Lords that did not immediately declare for King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]. Petyr volunteers to travel to [[Bitterbridge]] to broker the deal,{{Ref|aCoK|36}} and is successful in forging a Lannister-Tyrell alliance through the engagement of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].{{Ref|aCoK|41}}{{Ref|aCoK|54}} He returns to King's Landing with Tyrell forces alongside those of [[Tywin Lannister]]. The allied Lannister and Tyrell armies are able to take Stannis's forces in the rear in the last hours of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], with Petyr providing the idea to dress [[Garlan Tyrell]] in King Renly's armor during the battle so as to frighten Stannis's men-at-arms.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} After the battle, Petyr is rewarded with the Lordship of [[Harrenhal]], despite the fact that it is still under control of [[Robb Stark]], and being held by [[Roose Bolton]]. Though Littlefinger never sets foot in the castle, the title gives him nominal control over the war-torn [[Riverlands]] and makes him a High Lord.{{Ref|aCoK|65}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintains contact with [[Sansa Stark]] via [[Dontos Hollard|Ser Dontos the Red]], who vaguely informs Sansa of a secret plan to return her home. Petyr also acquires key informants in the crown's inner circle in [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack|Osfryd]], and [[Osmund Kettleblack]], who are hired to guard [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] send her guards away. Tyrion believes that the Kettleblack brothers are in his pay, when in truth their allegiance is to Petyr.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> During a session of the [[Small Council]], Baelish informs Lord Tywin of the Tyrell plot to spirit Sansa Stark to [[Highgarden]] and marry her to [[Willas Tyrell]], giving Tywin the necessary time to wed her in haste to his son [[Tyrion|Tyrion Lannister]] instead. He also provides the Lannisters with Jeyne Poole, whom he has kept in a brothel. She is passed off as [[Arya Stark]] and married to [[Ramsay Bolton]], helping to cement the alliance between the Boltons and the Crown following the [[Red Wedding]] by further legitimizing their claim to the North.<br /> <br /> Petyr's newfound status as a High Lord gives him the necessary standing to be considered by [[Tywin Lannister]] for a marriage to [[Lysa Tully]] with the intent of delivering the [[Vale|Vale of Arryn]], which up to that point had remained neutral, to the Crown without violence. Baelish agrees with the plan and is sent to [[Eyrie|The Eyrie]] to woo Lysa, believing that to be an easy task given their history. Tyrion Lannister is appointed as Master of Coin upon his departure.{{Ref|aSoS|19}}<br /> <br /> Though Petyr leaves King's Landing, he does not go immediately to the Vale, and instead remains near the city until after the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, in which Joffrey is killed. In the ensuing chaos, Sansa is spirited out of the city by Dontos and taken to a ship where Petyr awaits her. Petyr has Dontos killed, explaining to Sansa that she will be wanted in connection with Joffrey's death and that Dontos's death is the only sure way to know he will remain silent. He then goes on to explain his role in plotting Joffrey's murder, having plotted with [[Olenna Redwyne]] details including a hairnet laced with black amethysts that Dontos had insisted Sansa wear to the feast. The amethysts were in reality [[The Strangler]], the poison used to kill Joffrey; Sansa had unwittingly smuggled them into the feast. Petyr also brags of his involvement in arranging a set of jousting dwarfs as entertainment, which he explains were calculated to bring Tyrion Lannister into conflict with Joffrey just prior to Joffrey's death. Confident that Tyrion will be executed, he notes to Sansa that widowhood will become her.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> With Sansa at his side, Baelish has her hair dyed and gives her the assumed identity of Alayne Stone, a bastard daughter of his. He then travels to the Vale, stopping at his meager inherited holdings on the [[Fingers]] for a few days. Lysa meets him there and insists upon marrying him on the spot. He reluctantly agrees, and after the wedding they travel to the Eyrie, where Petyr spends much of his time traveling from lord to lord and asserting his authority.<br /> <br /> In the Eyrie, Petyr notes that Sansa is growing into a beautiful young woman and that she looks very much like her mother did at that age. In a quiet moment he takes that affection so far as to kiss her. Lysa witnesses the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempts to kill Sansa in the throne room, nearly shoving her out the [[Moon Door]]. Petyr arrives in time to intervene, at which point Lysa breaks down crying. She accuses Petyr of not loving her despite all she had done for him, and makes reference to her murder of [[Jon Arryn]] and the ensuing letter she wrote to Catelyn. Petyr temporarily soothes her, assuring her that he has only ever loved one woman. He then says &quot;Only Cat&quot; and shoves Lysa out the Moon Door to her death. The killing is blamed on the singer [[Marillion]].{{Ref|aSoS|80}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> With Lysa dead, Petyr names himself Lord Protector of the Vale, with [[Robert Arryn]] as his ward. The most powerful lords of the Vale respond by [[Lords Declarant|joining together]] to demand that Petyr relinquish Robert. [[Lyn Corbray]], however, behaves very belligerently during the parley, going so far as to draw his sword. This breach of [[Guest right|hospitality]] gives Petyr the leverage to demand a trial period on his wardship over Robert.<br /> <br /> Petyr notes to Sansa how fortuitous Corbray's action was, and Sansa correctly guesses that Corbray must be on his payroll. Petyr confirms this, and confides in Sansa his plans to use this time to eliminate, win over, or marginalize the lords who stand in his path, and to allow Corbray to use his supposed disgust for him to facilitate his joining, and covertly informing on, any conspiracy against the Lord Protector. He also reveals his plans to help Sansa regain the North and marry her to the Arryn heir, [[Harrold Hardyng]], while stating that [[Cersei Lannister]]'s leadership in King's Landing is bringing the Seven Kingoms to ruin faster than he had anticipated.<br /> <br /> ===''A Dance with Dragons''===<br /> With the crown having huge financial problems due to the follies of [[Cersei Lannister]], Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] wishes that Littlefinger was back in [[King's Landing]] as master of coin.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{References|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[fr:Petyr Baelish]][[ru:????? ??????]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Samwell_Tarly&diff=53220 2012-02-15T23:55:30Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Cleanup and flow</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name= [[file:Tarly.png|50px|left]] '''Samwell Tarly''' [[file:Minigdn.png|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Samwell Tarly.png|300px]] <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Sam&lt;br&gt;Ser Piggy&lt;br&gt;Lord of Ham&lt;br&gt;Sam the Slayer&lt;br&gt;Black Sam<br /> | Title = <br /> | Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth= [[Horn Hill]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death= <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#John Bradley,Samwell Tarly|John Bradley]]<br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Samwell Tarly''' is the eldest son of Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] and his wife [[Melessa Florent]]. Although fat, timid, and unsure of himself, he is intelligent and thoughtful. He is a steward of the [[Night's Watch]]. He becomes a [[POV Character]] in [[A Storm of Swords]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by John Bradley.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> He is very fat with dark hair. He has pale eyes with a large moon-shaped face.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Samwell was the first child of Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] and his wife [[Melessa Florent]]. Lord Randyll, who was regarded as one of the finest military commanders in the Seven Kingdoms, did everything in his power to raise his son into what he deemed a proper heir, but Samwell frustrated him at every opportunity. He was overweight, a craven, preferring books over weapons and soft fabrics over armor, failing miserably at every attempt to change his nature.<br /> <br /> After Lady Melessa bore her husband three girls, Samwell's brother [[Dickon Tarly|Dickon]] was born. Dickon showed all of the physical vigor that Samwell lacked, and Randyll's attentions turned to raising his more promising younger son to take his place. For a time Sam was left to enjoy his music, food, and other soft pursuits, though Randyll forbade Samwell from traveling to [[Oldtown]] to become a [[Maester]], horrified at the notion of a member of his house wearing a chain. <br /> <br /> When Sam reached maturity, his father bluntly told him that he was not worthy of their house's ancestral sword, and that he must join the [[Night's Watch]] and renounce his family name so that he would not stand in the way of his younger brother's inheritance. Failing that, Randyll promised that he would suffer an unfortunate hunting accident on the morrow. Sam chose to take the black.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> Samwell arrives at [[Castle Black]], to the disdain of the master-at-arms Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] and many of the other recruits. Alliser nicknames him &quot;Ser Piggy&quot; and does nothing to stop the recruits from bullying and hurting him. Miserable, Samwell finds a friend in [[Jon Snow]], who defends him, and to Alliser's annoyance takes it upon himself to persuade (and threaten, when necessary) his fellow recruits to stop their abuse.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}<br /> <br /> Samwell is not helped by any of Ser Alliser's training and remains an incompetent warrior. As such he is initially deemed not ready to take his vows and become a man of the Night's Watch with Jon and the others, but Jon, fearful for what will happen to Sam once he is no longer able to protect him, persuades [[Maester Aemon]] to allow him to join the Stewards. Aemon agrees, and gives Samwell a position assisting him in the rookery and library. Despite having been born and raised into the [[Faith of the Seven]], Samwell decides to take his Night's Watch vow with Jon Snow at a Heart Tree. He is able to impress [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Commander Mormont]] by noting some of the odd details of the corpses of [[Othor]] and [[Jafer Flowers]]. He is among the group of friends who stop Jon from abandoning the Night's Watch and forswearing himself.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Sam joins [[the Great Ranging]] to the Far North and is placed in charge of the ravens as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] Mormont's aide.{{Ref|aCoK|11}} When the expedition stays a night at [[Craster's Keep]] he is befriended by [[Gilly]], one of daughter-wifes of [[Craster]], who is pregnant and fearful that if she has a boy, Craster will sacrifice it to the [[Others]]. Samwell, unsure of what to do, turns to Jon for help, but there is nothing that Jon can do.{{Ref|aCoK|23}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Sam is among the survivors of the [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men]], but gets separated from the majority of the men in retreat, along with [[Grenn]] and [[Paul|Small Paul]]. Paul, who carried Sam for much of the journey, is attacked and killed by an [[Others|Other]], but the weight of his body disarms it as he dies. Samwell, who is carrying a [[dragonglass]] dagger that was among the cache found by [[Ghost]], uses the opportunity to attack, and blindly stabs the Other, who dies instantaneously from the dragonglass blade. Killing the Other earns him the nickname &quot;Sam the Slayer&quot;.{{Ref|aSoS|18}}<br /> <br /> He and Grenn rendezvous with the remaining survivors at Craster's Keep, where Gilly gives birth to a son. Shortly thereafter, violence erupts in the keep, with some Night's Watch men believing that Craster was holding out on the food he provided for him, and others still harboring mutinous intentions toward Commander Mormont. Craster and Mormont are both killed in the fighting, Before Mormont dies he gives Sam his dying wish, that [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] his son, join the Watch.{{Ref|aSoS|33}}<br /> <br /> Sam is forced to flee, joined only by Gilly and her newborn. They make it as far as a village Sam believes to be [[Whitetree]] but are then attacked by wights, including a reanimated Small Paul, who attackes Sam first. Sam fights him off and stabs him with the dragonglass dagger, but it proves ineffective. Desperately, Sam strikes him with a piece of charred wood, which catches him on fire, killing him. They run, but are beset by additional wights, and are saved at the last moment by [[Coldhands]].{{Ref|aSoS|46}}<br /> <br /> Gilly and Sam are led back to the wall by Coldhands, who has informed them that there will be one in the [[Nightfort]] that must be sent to him. Entering the Nightfort through the castle's Black Gate, Samwell encounters [[Bran Stark]], along with [[Hodor]] and [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]], whom he leads back to Coldhands.{{Ref|aSoS|56}}<br /> <br /> Sam returns to [[Castle Black]] following the events of the [[Battle of Castle Black]], with [[Stannis Baratheon]] present and urging the swift election of a new Lord Commander and threatening to name one himself if none can achieve the required two-thirds majority. In the voting, [[Janos Slynt]] is gaining ground on the leading candidates [[Cotter Pyke]] and [[Denys Mallister]]. Believing Slynt would be a disastrous Lord Commander, Sam approaches Pyke and Mallister independently, and lies to each regarding Stannis's intentions to name the other to the office, thus convincing them both to support Jon Snow as a compromise candidate, leading to Jon's election.<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> One of Jon Snow's first acts as Lord Commander is to send Samwell South to [[Oldtown]] so that he might study there as a [[Maesters|maester]] for Castle Black. With him he sends [[Dareon]], whom he appoints as a recruiter for the Night's Watch, as well as [[Maester Aemon]] and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], so as to deprive [[Melisandre]] of the chance to sacrifice them for their king's blood. He also sends [[Gilly]], separating her from her child, so that she might nurse Rayder's son. Maester Aemon falls ill on the voyage, however, and stopping in [[Braavos]] they are forced to spend their coin on an inn and a healer. Aemon's condition worsens nonetheless, though he briefly wakes and wishes to hear the stories of [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys's]] dragons that are spreading throughout the city, having the revelation that Daenerys may be the true fulfillment of the prophecy of the [[Azor Ahai|Prince who was Promised]].<br /> <br /> Samwell urges Dareon to sing at the local taverns to earn money so that they might buy passage on a ship to Oldtown, but Dareon spends most of what he earns on wine and trade from the city's whores. Samwell confronts Dareon in a brothel and accuses him of breaking his vows, and Dareon responds with his intention to abandon them and desert the Night's Watch, resulting in a fight whereupon Samwell is pulled off of Dareon and thrown into a canal. He is pulled out by [[Xhondo]], who heard him speaking of dragons and had seen them in [[Qarth]]. Xhondo offers them passage on his ship, the ''Cinnamon Wind'', in exchange for work and for some of the last of their possessions.<br /> <br /> Maester Aemon dies early in that journey, and in mourning for his death Gilly briefly becomes a lover to Samwell. She names the child after Aemon, and upon landing at Oldtown is sent to Samwell's childhood home of [[Horn Hill]] with the story that her child is a bastard fathered by Sam. Samwell continues to the [[Citadel]], where he encounters [[Alleras]], who has sought him out and brings him straight to Archmaester [[Marwyn]], who asks Samwell to repeat for him Aemon's final words. Upon hearing the story, Marwyn immediately departs the city with the stated intention of going to Daenerys and becoming her maester.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Tarly tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * The [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Samwell_Tarly Samwell Tarly article] on the Tv show wiki.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|Minor houses in A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> <br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Members of the Night's Watch|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Nobles|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Reach|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:House Tarly]]<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[fr:Samwell Tarly]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Petyr_Baelish&diff=53190 2012-02-15T13:32:42Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* History */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[file:Baelish.png|50px|left]] '''Petyr Baelish''' [[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Petyr Baelish.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Littlefinger<br /> | Title = Lord Paramount of the Riverlands&lt;br&gt;Lord of [[Harrenhal]]&lt;br&gt;Lord Protector of the Vale&lt;br&gt;Master of Coin (formerly)<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Lysa Arryn]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = The [[Fingers]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = Between {{Date|266}} and {{Date|268}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Aidan Gillen,Petyr Baelish|Aidan Gillen]] <br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Petyr Baelish''', sometimes called '''Littlefinger''', was Master of Coin (or treasurer) on the King's [[Small Council]]. Petyr wears a mockingbird as his crest instead of his family sigil. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Aidan Gillen. <br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Petyr was born to a small and insignificant house, spending most of his adult life trying to rise above his lowly birthright and become something greater, craving for power and status. Petyr is skilled in commerce and coin and a master of court intrigue, with his brilliance matched only by his ambition.<br /> <br /> A short fellow of average build, with handsome features, Petyr has gray-green eyes, a small pointed beard on his chin, and threads of grey running throughout his dark hair.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Petyr Baelish’s great-grandfather was a [[Braavosi]] [[sellsword]] in the service of Lord [[House Corbray|Corbray]], so when his son became a [[Knight|hedge knight]] he took the stone head of the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his sigil. Lord Baelish’s father was the smallest of small lords of a few rocky acres on the smallest of the [[Fingers]]. His father befriended [[Hoster Tully]] during their service in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], which led to Petyr being sent to be fostered at [[Riverrun]] with Lord Tully’s children.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour ; Half Moon Bay ; CA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At Riverrun Petyr was fostered as a ward and raised alongside his social betters, the Tully children, [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]], who first gave him the nickname 'Littlefinger' as a reference to his family holdings.{{Ref|aGoT|18}} As they grew older, Petyr fell in love with Catelyn, who in turn loved him as a brother, but no more. When the betrothal between Catelyn and [[Brandon Stark]] was announced, Petyr challenged the much older Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won handily, leaving Baelish with a significant scar, but spared his life in compliance with Catelyn's request. Catelyn did not speak to him afterwards and burned the single letter Petyr sent after Brandon's death.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> Lysa, on the other hand, was in love with Petyr. Overlooking his obsession with her sister, one night she slipped into his bedchamber and bedded him, while he was drunk and in a miserable state over Catelyn's rejection. The delirious Petyr may have mistaken Lysa for Catelyn, and indeed called her &quot;Catelyn&quot; that night. He has since claimed (at court and in private) to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters. Lysa became pregnant with Petyr's child as a result of their encounter. When [[Hoster Tully]] discovered this, he forced Lysa to drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy and banished Petyr from his house, as the Baelish family was too small and too insignificant to wed to his house.{{Ref|aSoS|2}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintained a relationship with Lysa even after her marriage to Lord [[Jon Arryn]]. Lysa convinced her husband to give Petyr control of customs at [[Gulltown]], where he increased incomes tenfold. His skill with finances resulted in a series of appointments leading to his being named [[Master of Coin]] in [[King's Landing]] under King [[Robert Baratheon]].{{Ref|aSoS|68}} There his influence furnished him with many allies and contacts, including the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]]. He also bought numerous brothels in the city.<br /> <br /> Just before the events of the [[A Game of Thrones|first book]], Jon Arryn discovers that all of King [[Robert Baratheon]]'s children were actually fathered by [[Jaime Lannister]] and plans to alert the king. Petyr manipulated Lysa to poison her husband, claiming that it was to prevent him from sending [[Robert Arryn|her son]] away to be fostered. Lysa, who was fiercely protective of her son, did his bidding. After Jon was killed, Petyr convinced Lysa to write a letter to her sister [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] stating that Lord Arryn had been poisoned and that the Queen, [[Cersei Lannister]], was behind it.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Varys]] and Littlefinger ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Sansa Stark]] &amp; Petyr Baelish at the Hand's Tourney ([[Game of Thrones|TV]])]]<br /> <br /> When [[Catelyn Tully]] arrived in [[King's Landing]], after [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] was named [[Hand of the King]], to tell her husband about the attempt on [[Bran Stark|Bran's]] life, Petyr learned of her arrival, despite her attempt to enter the city unnoticed, and had her brought to one of his brothels. During their meeting, Petyr told her that the dagger used in the assassination attempt against Bran used to belong to him, but that he had lost it in a wager to [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|aGoT|18}} Though this was a lie, it would later trigger Catelyn's arrest of Tyrion, which in turn would trigger the [[War of the Five Kings]]. Petyr fetched Eddard to meet his wife and was able to convince him, against his inclination, to do nothing until they had proof. He also vowed to assist Ned in finding Jon Arryn's killer.{{Ref|aGoT|20}}<br /> <br /> During [[Eddard Stark]]'s tenure as [[Hand of the King]], Petyr feigned friendship to him, on behalf of his fondness for Catelyn, superficially attempting to tutor him in the intrigues of the court and warning Ned not to trust anyone, including himself. He helped in his investigation into Jon Arryn's death.{{Ref|aGoT|33}} After the mortal wounding of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]] and Robert's naming of Eddard as Regent and Lord Protector, Baelish advised Ned that despite their knowledge that [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]'s sons [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] were not in truth sons to the king and that [[Stannis Baratheon]] was the legal heir, the wisest course of action was to ensure Joffrey's succession and maneuver so as to avoid all-out war and maximize their own power. Lord Eddard refused the suggestion and enlisted Petyr's help in securing the allegiance of the city watch to ensure its loyalty when he moved against Cersei.{{Ref|aGoT|47}} Baelish agreed, but betrayed Ned, buying the City Watch's allegiance on behalf of Cersei, leading to Stark's arrest and eventual execution for treason.{{Ref|aGoT|49}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> After the assassination of King [[Renly Baratheon]], Petyr and [[Tyrion Lannister]] plotted an alliance with House Tyrell to win over those Storm Lords that did not declare for King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]. Petyr volunteered to travel to [[Bitterbridge]] to broker the deal,{{Ref|aCoK|36}} and was successful in forging a Lannister-Tyrell alliance, through the engagement of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].{{Ref|aCoK|41}}{{Ref|aCoK|54}} He returned to King's Landing with Tyrell forces alongside those of [[Tywin Lannister]]. The allied Lannister and Tyrell armies were able to take Stannis's forces in the rear in the last hours of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. It was Petyr's idea to dress [[Garlan Tyrell]] in King Renly's armor during the battle so as to frighten Stannis's men-at-arms.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} Petyr was rewarded with the Lordship of [[Harrenhal]], despite the fact that it was being held for [[Robb Stark]] by [[Roose Bolton]], and nominal control over the war-torn [[Riverlands]], making him a High Lord.{{Ref|aCoK|65}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintained contact with [[Sansa Stark]] via [[Dontos Hollard|Ser Dontos the Red]], who vaguely informed Sansa that there was a plan to return her home. Petyr also acquired key informants in the crown's inner circle in [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack|Osfryd]], and [[Osmund Kettleblack]], who were hired to guard [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent her guards away; Tyrion believed they were in his pay, when in truth their allegiance was to Petyr.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> During a session of the [[Small Council]], Baelish informed Lord Tywin of the Tyrell plot to spirit Sansa Stark to [[Highgarden]] and marry her to [[Willas Tyrell]], giving Tywin the necessary time to wed her to Tyrion instead. Baelish's newfound status as a High Lord of Harrenhal allowed Tywin to marry him to [[Lysa Tully]], who remained in love with Petyr from their youth together. The marriage was aimed to deliver the [[Vale|Vale of Arryn]], which had remained neutral throughout the conflict, to the Crown without violence. Baelish agreed and was sent to [[Eyrie|The Eyrie]]. [[Tyrion Lannister]] was appointed as Master of Coin upon his departure.{{Ref|aSoS|19}}<br /> <br /> Though Petyr left King's Landing, he did not go immediately to the Vale, and remained near the city until after the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, in which Joffrey was killed. In the ensuing chaos, Sansa was spirited out of the city by Dontos and taken to the ship where Petyr awaited her. Petyr then had Dontos killed, explaining to Sansa that she would be wanted in connection with Joffrey's death, that secrecy was of the utmost importance, and that a drunk such as Dontos could not be trusted with such sensitive information. He went on to explain that he had plotted with [[Olenna Redwyne]] many of the details of King Joffrey's murder, including a hairnet laced with black amethysts that were in reality [[The Strangler]], the poison used to kill Joffrey, which Sansa had unwittingly smuggled into the feast. He also bragged of his involvement in arranging a set of jousting dwarfs as entertainment, which were calculated to bring Tyrion Lannister into conflict with Joffrey just prior to Joffrey's death. Confident that Tyrion would be executed, he noted to Sansa that widowhood would become her.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> With Sansa at his side, Baelish had her hair dyed and gave her the assumed identity of Alayne Stone, a bastard daughter of his. He then traveled to the Vale, stopping at his meager inherited holdings on the [[Fingers]] for a few days, where he was met by Lysa. She insisted they be wed immediately. After the wedding they leave for the Eyrie, where Petyr would spend the majority of his time travelling from one lord to another to assert his authority.<br /> <br /> Petyr's affection for Sansa, seemingly having been transferred from Catelyn, became more evident and serious at the Eyrie. In a quiet moment he kissed her. Lysa witnessed the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempted to kill Sansa in the throne room, nearly shoving her out the [[Moon Door]]. Petyr arrived in time to intervene, at which point Lysa broke down crying, accusing Petyr of not loving her despite all she had done for him. She specifically referenced her murder of [[Jon Arryn]], and the ensuing letter she to her sister in [[Winterfell]], as actions taken at Petyr's behest. Petyr managed to soothe her, assuring her that he had only ever loved one woman. Lysa took this to mean her, but Petyr clarified the statement by saying &quot;Only Cat&quot; as he shoved her out the Moon Door to her death. He blamed the action on the singer [[Marillion]], who was the only other person in the room.{{Ref|aSoS|80}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> With Lysa dead, Petyr named himself Lord Protector of the Vale, with [[Robert Arryn]] as his ward. The most powerful lords of the Vale [[Lords Declarant|joined together]] to demand that Petyr relinquish Robert. [[Lyn Corbray]], however, became enraged during the parley and drew his sword. This breach of [[Guest right|hospitality]] gave Petyr the leverage to demand a trial period on his wardship over Robert. Petyr confided in Sansa his plans to use this time to eliminate, win over, or marginalize the lords who stood in his path, while Corbray, who was actually on Petyr's payroll, would join any conspiracy against the Lord Protector. He also revealed his plans to help Sansa regain the North and marry her to the Arryn heir, [[Harrold Hardyng]].<br /> <br /> ===''A Dance with Dragons''===<br /> With the crown having huge financial problems due to the follies of [[Cersei Lannister]], Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] wished that Littlefinger was back in [[King's Landing]] as master of coin.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{References|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[fr:Petyr Baelish]][[ru:Петир Бейлиш]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Petyr_Baelish&diff=53189 2012-02-15T13:31:29Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Grammar</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[file:Baelish.png|50px|left]] '''Petyr Baelish''' [[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Petyr Baelish.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Littlefinger<br /> | Title = Lord Paramount of the Riverlands&lt;br&gt;Lord of [[Harrenhal]]&lt;br&gt;Lord Protector of the Vale&lt;br&gt;Master of Coin (formerly)<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Lysa Arryn]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = The [[Fingers]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = Between {{Date|266}} and {{Date|268}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Aidan Gillen,Petyr Baelish|Aidan Gillen]] <br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Petyr Baelish''', sometimes called '''Littlefinger''', was Master of Coin (or treasurer) on the King's [[Small Council]]. Petyr wears a mockingbird as his crest instead of his family sigil. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Aidan Gillen. <br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Petyr was born to a small and insignificant house, spending most of his adult life trying to rise above his lowly birthright and become something greater, craving for power and status. Petyr is skilled in commerce and coin and a master of court intrigue, with his brilliance matched only by his ambition.<br /> <br /> A short fellow of average build, with handsome features, Petyr has gray-green eyes, a small pointed beard on his chin, and threads of grey running throughout his dark hair.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Petyr Baelish’s great-grandfather was a [[Braavosi]] [[sellsword]] in the service of Lord [[House Corbray|Corbray]], so when his son became a [[Knight|hedge knight]] he took the stone head of the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his sigil. Lord Baelish’s father was the smallest of small lords of a few rocky acres on the smallest of the [[Fingers]]. His father befriended [[Hoster Tully]] during their service in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], which led to Petyr being sent to be fostered at [[Riverrun]] with Lord Tully’s children.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour ; Half Moon Bay ; CA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At Riverrun Petyr was fostered as a ward and raised alongside his social betters, the Tully children - [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]], who first gave him the nickname 'Littlefinger' a reference to his family holdings.{{Ref|aGoT|18}} As they grew older, Petyr fell in love with Catelyn, who in turn loved him as a brother, but no more. When the betrothal between Catelyn and [[Brandon Stark]] was announced, Petyr challenged the much older Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won handily, leaving Baelish with a significant scar, but spared his life in compliance with Catelyn's request. Catelyn did not speak to him afterwards and burned the single letter Petyr sent after Brandon's death.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> Lysa, on the other hand, was in love with Petyr. Overlooking his obsession with her sister, one night she slipped into his bedchamber and bedded him, while he was drunk and in a miserable state over Catelyn's rejection. The delirious Petyr may have mistaken Lysa for Catelyn, and indeed called her &quot;Catelyn&quot; that night. He has since claimed (at court and in private) to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters. Lysa became pregnant with Petyr's child as a result of their encounter. When [[Hoster Tully]] discovered this, he forced Lysa to drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy and banished Petyr from his house, as the Baelish family was too small and too insignificant to wed to his house.{{Ref|aSoS|2}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintained a relationship with Lysa even after her marriage to Lord [[Jon Arryn]]. Lysa convinced her husband to give Petyr control of customs at [[Gulltown]], where he increased incomes tenfold. His skill with finances resulted in a series of appointments leading to his being named [[Master of Coin]] in [[King's Landing]] under King [[Robert Baratheon]].{{Ref|aSoS|68}} There his influence furnished him with many allies and contacts, including the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]]. He also bought numerous brothels in the city.<br /> <br /> Just before the events of the [[A Game of Thrones|first book]], Jon Arryn discovers that all of King [[Robert Baratheon]]'s children were actually fathered by [[Jaime Lannister]] and plans to alert the king. Petyr manipulated Lysa to poison her husband, claiming that it was to prevent him from sending [[Robert Arryn|her son]] away to be fostered. Lysa, who was fiercely protective of her son, did his bidding. After Jon was killed, Petyr convinced Lysa to write a letter to her sister [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] stating that Lord Arryn had been poisoned and that the Queen, [[Cersei Lannister]], was behind it.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Varys]] and Littlefinger ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Sansa Stark]] &amp; Petyr Baelish at the Hand's Tourney ([[Game of Thrones|TV]])]]<br /> <br /> When [[Catelyn Tully]] arrived in [[King's Landing]], after [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] was named [[Hand of the King]], to tell her husband about the attempt on [[Bran Stark|Bran's]] life, Petyr learned of her arrival, despite her attempt to enter the city unnoticed, and had her brought to one of his brothels. During their meeting, Petyr told her that the dagger used in the assassination attempt against Bran used to belong to him, but that he had lost it in a wager to [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|aGoT|18}} Though this was a lie, it would later trigger Catelyn's arrest of Tyrion, which in turn would trigger the [[War of the Five Kings]]. Petyr fetched Eddard to meet his wife and was able to convince him, against his inclination, to do nothing until they had proof. He also vowed to assist Ned in finding Jon Arryn's killer.{{Ref|aGoT|20}}<br /> <br /> During [[Eddard Stark]]'s tenure as [[Hand of the King]], Petyr feigned friendship to him, on behalf of his fondness for Catelyn, superficially attempting to tutor him in the intrigues of the court and warning Ned not to trust anyone, including himself. He helped in his investigation into Jon Arryn's death.{{Ref|aGoT|33}} After the mortal wounding of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]] and Robert's naming of Eddard as Regent and Lord Protector, Baelish advised Ned that despite their knowledge that [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]'s sons [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] were not in truth sons to the king and that [[Stannis Baratheon]] was the legal heir, the wisest course of action was to ensure Joffrey's succession and maneuver so as to avoid all-out war and maximize their own power. Lord Eddard refused the suggestion and enlisted Petyr's help in securing the allegiance of the city watch to ensure its loyalty when he moved against Cersei.{{Ref|aGoT|47}} Baelish agreed, but betrayed Ned, buying the City Watch's allegiance on behalf of Cersei, leading to Stark's arrest and eventual execution for treason.{{Ref|aGoT|49}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> After the assassination of King [[Renly Baratheon]], Petyr and [[Tyrion Lannister]] plotted an alliance with House Tyrell to win over those Storm Lords that did not declare for King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]. Petyr volunteered to travel to [[Bitterbridge]] to broker the deal,{{Ref|aCoK|36}} and was successful in forging a Lannister-Tyrell alliance, through the engagement of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].{{Ref|aCoK|41}}{{Ref|aCoK|54}} He returned to King's Landing with Tyrell forces alongside those of [[Tywin Lannister]]. The allied Lannister and Tyrell armies were able to take Stannis's forces in the rear in the last hours of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. It was Petyr's idea to dress [[Garlan Tyrell]] in King Renly's armor during the battle so as to frighten Stannis's men-at-arms.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} Petyr was rewarded with the Lordship of [[Harrenhal]], despite the fact that it was being held for [[Robb Stark]] by [[Roose Bolton]], and nominal control over the war-torn [[Riverlands]], making him a High Lord.{{Ref|aCoK|65}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintained contact with [[Sansa Stark]] via [[Dontos Hollard|Ser Dontos the Red]], who vaguely informed Sansa that there was a plan to return her home. Petyr also acquired key informants in the crown's inner circle in [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack|Osfryd]], and [[Osmund Kettleblack]], who were hired to guard [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent her guards away; Tyrion believed they were in his pay, when in truth their allegiance was to Petyr.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> During a session of the [[Small Council]], Baelish informed Lord Tywin of the Tyrell plot to spirit Sansa Stark to [[Highgarden]] and marry her to [[Willas Tyrell]], giving Tywin the necessary time to wed her to Tyrion instead. Baelish's newfound status as a High Lord of Harrenhal allowed Tywin to marry him to [[Lysa Tully]], who remained in love with Petyr from their youth together. The marriage was aimed to deliver the [[Vale|Vale of Arryn]], which had remained neutral throughout the conflict, to the Crown without violence. Baelish agreed and was sent to [[Eyrie|The Eyrie]]. [[Tyrion Lannister]] was appointed as Master of Coin upon his departure.{{Ref|aSoS|19}}<br /> <br /> Though Petyr left King's Landing, he did not go immediately to the Vale, and remained near the city until after the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, in which Joffrey was killed. In the ensuing chaos, Sansa was spirited out of the city by Dontos and taken to the ship where Petyr awaited her. Petyr then had Dontos killed, explaining to Sansa that she would be wanted in connection with Joffrey's death, that secrecy was of the utmost importance, and that a drunk such as Dontos could not be trusted with such sensitive information. He went on to explain that he had plotted with [[Olenna Redwyne]] many of the details of King Joffrey's murder, including a hairnet laced with black amethysts that were in reality [[The Strangler]], the poison used to kill Joffrey, which Sansa had unwittingly smuggled into the feast. He also bragged of his involvement in arranging a set of jousting dwarfs as entertainment, which were calculated to bring Tyrion Lannister into conflict with Joffrey just prior to Joffrey's death. Confident that Tyrion would be executed, he noted to Sansa that widowhood would become her.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> With Sansa at his side, Baelish had her hair dyed and gave her the assumed identity of Alayne Stone, a bastard daughter of his. He then traveled to the Vale, stopping at his meager inherited holdings on the [[Fingers]] for a few days, where he was met by Lysa. She insisted they be wed immediately. After the wedding they leave for the Eyrie, where Petyr would spend the majority of his time travelling from one lord to another to assert his authority.<br /> <br /> Petyr's affection for Sansa, seemingly having been transferred from Catelyn, became more evident and serious at the Eyrie. In a quiet moment he kissed her. Lysa witnessed the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempted to kill Sansa in the throne room, nearly shoving her out the [[Moon Door]]. Petyr arrived in time to intervene, at which point Lysa broke down crying, accusing Petyr of not loving her despite all she had done for him. She specifically referenced her murder of [[Jon Arryn]], and the ensuing letter she to her sister in [[Winterfell]], as actions taken at Petyr's behest. Petyr managed to soothe her, assuring her that he had only ever loved one woman. Lysa took this to mean her, but Petyr clarified the statement by saying &quot;Only Cat&quot; as he shoved her out the Moon Door to her death. He blamed the action on the singer [[Marillion]], who was the only other person in the room.{{Ref|aSoS|80}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> With Lysa dead, Petyr named himself Lord Protector of the Vale, with [[Robert Arryn]] as his ward. The most powerful lords of the Vale [[Lords Declarant|joined together]] to demand that Petyr relinquish Robert. [[Lyn Corbray]], however, became enraged during the parley and drew his sword. This breach of [[Guest right|hospitality]] gave Petyr the leverage to demand a trial period on his wardship over Robert. Petyr confided in Sansa his plans to use this time to eliminate, win over, or marginalize the lords who stood in his path, while Corbray, who was actually on Petyr's payroll, would join any conspiracy against the Lord Protector. He also revealed his plans to help Sansa regain the North and marry her to the Arryn heir, [[Harrold Hardyng]].<br /> <br /> ===''A Dance with Dragons''===<br /> With the crown having huge financial problems due to the follies of [[Cersei Lannister]], Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] wished that Littlefinger was back in [[King's Landing]] as master of coin.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{References|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[fr:Petyr Baelish]][[ru:Петир Бейлиш]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Petyr_Baelish&diff=53182 2012-02-15T12:40:53Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* History */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox character<br /> | Character_name = [[file:Baelish.png|50px|left]] '''Petyr Baelish''' [[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px|right]]<br /> | image = [[File:Petyr Baelish.jpg|300px]]<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Littlefinger<br /> | Title = Lord Paramount of the Riverlands&lt;br&gt;Lord of [[Harrenhal]]&lt;br&gt;Lord Protector of the Vale&lt;br&gt;Master of Coin (formerly)<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Lysa Arryn]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = The [[Fingers]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = Between {{Date|266}} and {{Date|268}}<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Dance with Dragons]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> | Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Aidan Gillen,Petyr Baelish|Aidan Gillen]] <br /> | TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Petyr Baelish''', sometimes called '''Littlefinger''', was Master of Coin (or treasurer) on the King's [[Small Council]]. Petyr wears a mockingbird as his crest instead of his family sigil. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Aidan Gillen. <br /> <br /> ==Character and Appearance==<br /> Petyr was born to a small and insignificant house, spending most of his adult life trying to rise above his lowly birthright and become something greater, craving for power and status. Petyr is skilled in commerce and coin and a master of court intrigue, with his brilliance matched only by his ambition.<br /> <br /> Petyr is a short fellow of average build, with handsome features. He has gray-green eyes, a small pointed beard on his chin and threads of grey running throughout his dark hair.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Petyr Baelish’s great-grandfather was a [[Braavosi]] [[sellsword]] in the service of Lord [[House Corbray|Corbray]], so when his son became a [[Knight|hedge knight]] he took the stone head of the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his sigil. Lord Baelish’s father was the smallest of small lords of a few rocky acres on the smallest of the [[Fingers]]. His father befriended [[Hoster Tully]] during their service in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], which led to Petyr being sent to be fostered at [[Riverrun]] with Lord Tully’s children.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour ; Half Moon Bay ; CA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At Riverrun Petyr was fostered as a ward and raised alongside his social betters, the Tully children - [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]], who first gave him the nickname 'Littlefinger' a reference to his family holdings.{{Ref|aGoT|18}} As they grew older, Petyr fell in love with Catelyn, who in turn loved him as a brother, but no more. When the betrothal between Catelyn and [[Brandon Stark]] was announced, Petyr challenged the much older Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won handily, but spared Baelish's life in compliance with Catelyn's request. Catelyn did not speak to him afterwards and burned the single letter Petyr sent after Brandon's death.{{Ref|aGoT|18}}<br /> <br /> Lysa, on the other hand, was in love with Petyr. Overlooking his obsession with her sister, one night she slipped into his bedchamber and bedded him, while he was drunk and in a miserable state over Catelyn's rejection. The delirious Petyr may have mistaken Lysa for Catelyn, and indeed called her &quot;Catelyn&quot; that night. He has since claimed (at court and in private) to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters. Lysa became pregnant with Petyr's child. When [[Hoster Tully]] discovered this, he forced Lysa to drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy and banished Petyr from his house, as the Baelish family was too small and too insignificant to ever wed to his house.{{Ref|aSoS|2}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintained a relationship with Lysa Tully even after her marriage to Lord [[Jon Arryn]], whom she convinced to give Petyr control of customs at [[Gulltown]]. He increased income there tenfold. His skill with finances resulted in a series of appointments leading to his being named [[Master of Coin]] under King [[Robert Baratheon]].{{Ref|aSoS|68}} His influence furnished him with many allies and contacts, including the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]] at [[King's Landing]]. He also owns numerous brothels in the city. With these resources as a starting point, Baelish used a series of lies and double-crosses to achieve a meteoric rise to political power.{{Ref|aCoK|17}}<br /> <br /> Just before the events of the [[A Game of Thrones|first book]], Jon Arryn discovers that all of King [[Robert Baratheon]]'s children were actually fathered by [[Jaime Lannister]] and plans to alert the king. Petyr manipulated Lysa to poison her husband, claiming that it was to prevent him from sending [[Robert Arryn|her son]] away to be fostered. Lysa, who was fiercely protective of her son, did his bidding. After Jon was killed, Petyr convinced Lysa to write a letter to her sister [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] stating that Lord Arryn had been poisoned and that the Queen, [[Cersei Lannister]] was behind it.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Varys]] and Littlefinger ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]<br /> [[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg|310px|thumb|[[Sansa Stark]] &amp; Petyr Baelish at the Hand's Tourney ([[Game of Thrones|TV]])]]<br /> <br /> When [[Catelyn Tully]] arrived in [[King's Landing]], after [[Eddard Stark|Eddard]] was named [[Hand of the King]], to tell her husband about the attempt on [[Bran Stark|Bran's]] life, Petyr learns of her arrival, despite her attempt to enter the city unnoticed, and had her brought to one of his brothels. During their meeting, Petyr tells her that the dagger used in the assassination attempt against Bran used to belong to him, but that he had lost it in a wager to [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|aGoT|18}} (Though this was a lie, which would later trigger Catelyn's arrest of Tyrion, in turn triggering the [[War of the Five Kings]]). Petyr fetches Eddard to meet his wife and convinces him to do nothing as there is not enough proof and they best be rid of the dagger and also vowed to help Eddard find Jon Arryn's killer.{{Ref|aGoT|20}}<br /> <br /> <br /> During [[Eddard Stark]]'s tenure as [[Hand of the King]], Petyr feigned friendship to him, on behalf of his fondness for Catelyn, superficially attempting to tutor him in the intrigues of the court warning Ned not to trust anyone, including himself. He helps in his investigation into Jon Arryn's death.{{Ref|aGoT|33}} After the mortal wounding of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Robert named Ned as Regent and Lord Protector and Baelish advised Stark that despite their knowledge that [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]'s sons [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] were not in truth sons to the king and that [[Stannis Baratheon]] was the legal heir, the wisest course of action was to ensure Joffrey's succession and maneuver so as to avoid all-out war and maximize their own power. Lord Eddard refused the suggestion and enlisted Petyr's help in securing the allegiance of the city watch to ensure its loyalty when he moved against Cersei.{{Ref|aGoT|47}} Baelish agreed, but betrayes Ned buying the City Watch's allegiance on behalf of Cersei, leading to Stark's arrest and eventual execution for treason.{{Ref|aGoT|49}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> After the assassination of King [[Renly Baratheon]], Petyr and [[Tyrion Lannister]] plotted an alliance with House Tyrell to win over those Storm Lords that did not declare for King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]. Petyr volunteered to travel to [[Bitterbridge]] and to broker the deal.{{Ref|aCoK|36}} Petyr was successful in forging a Lannister-Tyrell alliance, through the engagement of [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].{{Ref|aCoK|41}}{{Ref|aCoK|54}} He returned to King's Landing with Tyrell forces alongside those of [[Tywin Lannister]]. The allied Lannister and Tyrell forces were able to take Stannis's army in the rear in the last hours of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. It was Petyr's idea to dress [[Garlan Tyrell]] in King Renly's armor during the battle so as to frighten Stannis's men-at-arms.{{Ref|aSoS|67}} Petyr was rewarded with the Lordship of [[Harrenhal]], despite the fact that it was being held for [[Robb Stark]] by [[Roose Bolton]], and nominal control over the war-torn [[Riverlands]], making him a High Lord.{{Ref|aCoK|65}}<br /> <br /> Petyr maintained contact with [[Sansa Stark]] via [[Dontos Hollard|Ser Dontos the Red]], who vaguely informed Sansa that there was a plan to return her home. Petyr acquired key informants in the crown's inner circle in [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack|Osfryd]], and [[Osmund Kettleblack]], who were hired to guard [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent her guards away; Tyrion believed they were in his pay, when in truth their allegiance was to Petyr.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> During a session of the [[Small Council]], Baelish informed Lord Tywin of the Tyrell plot to spirit Sansa Stark to [[Highgarden]] and marry her to [[Willas Tyrell]], giving Tywin the necessary time to wed her to Tyrion instead. Baelish's newfound status as a High Lord of Harrenhal, allows Tywin to marry him to [[Lysa Tully]], who remained in love with Petyr from their youth together and thus deliver the [[Vale|Vale of Arryn]] of Arryn without a drop of blood being spilled. Baelish agrees and sent to [[Eyrie|The Eyrie]] , with Tyrion to serve in his absence as master of coin.{{Ref|aSoS|19}}<br /> <br /> Though Petyr left King's Landing, he did not go immediately to the Vale, and remained near King's Landing until after the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, in which Joffrey was killed. In the ensuing chaos, Sansa was spirited out of the city by Dontos and taken to the ship where Petyr awaited her. Petyr then had Dontos killed, explaining to Sansa that she would be wanted in connection with Joffrey's death, that secrecy was of the utmost importance, and that a drunk such as Dontos could not be trusted with such sensitive information. He went on to explain that he had plotted with [[Olenna Redwyne]] many of the details of King Joffrey's murder, including a hairnet laced with black amethysts that were in reality [[The Strangler]], the poison used to kill Joffrey, which Sansa had unwittingly smuggled into the feast, as well as a set of jousting dwarfs as entertainment, which were calculated to bring Tyrion Lannister into conflict with Joffrey just prior to Joffrey's death, so that the deed will be blamed on Tyrion, telling Sansa that widowhood will become her.{{Ref|aSoS|68}}<br /> <br /> With Sansa at his side, Baelish had her hair dyed and gave her the assumed identity of Alayne Stone, a bastard daughter of his. He then traveled to the Vale, stopping at his meager inherited holdings on the [[Fingers]] for a few days, where he was met by Lysa, who insisted they be wed immediately. Despite Littlefinger's wish to do so at the Eyrie, he agrees. The next day after the wedding feast and the bedding they leave for the Eyrie, there Petyr spent most of his time travelling from one lord to another asserting his authority from his new position.<br /> <br /> Petyr's affections for Sansa (seemingly having been transferred from her mother) were made more apparent, and he kissed her. Lysa witnessed the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempted to kill Sansa, but Petyr arrived in time to intervene, at which point Lysa revealed that she had murdered [[Jon Arryn]], her husband, and sent a letter to her sister in [[Winterfell]], all at Petyr's behest. Petyr then shoved Lysa out the moon door, killing her, and blamed the action on Lysa’s favorite singer [[Marillion]], who was the only other person in the room.{{Ref|aSoS|80}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> With Lysa dead, Petyr named himself Lord Protector of the Vale, with [[Robert Arryn]] as his ward. The most powerful lords of the Vale [[Lords Declarant|joined together]] to demand that Petyr relinquish Robert. [[Lyn Corbray]] drew his sword during the parley. This breach of [[Guest right|hospitality]] gave Petyr the leverage to demand a trial period on his wardship over Robert. Petyr confided in Sansa his plans to use this time to eliminate, win over, or marginalize the lords who stood in his path, while Corbray, actually on Petyr's payroll, would join any conspiracy against the Lord Protector. He also revealed his plans to help Sansa regain the North and marry her to the Arryn heir, [[Harrold Hardyng]].<br /> <br /> <br /> ===''A Dance with Dragons''===<br /> With the crown having huge financial problems due to the follies of [[Cersei Lannister ]], Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] wishes Littlefinger was back in [[King's Landing]] as master of coin.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{References|3}}<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire|small=yes}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[fr:Petyr Baelish]][[ru:Петир Бейлиш]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Petyr_Baelish&diff=29615 2011-07-05T12:00:15Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Storm of Swords */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name =[[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px]] Petyr Baelish [[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px]]<br /> | image = [[File:Petyr Baelish.png|350px|Aidan Gillen as Petyr Baelish]]<br /> | Played_by = Aidan Gillen<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Littlefinger<br /> | Title = Lord Protector of the Vale&lt;br&gt;Lord of [[Harrenhal]]<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Lysa Arryn]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = The [[Fingers]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Petyr Baelish''', sometimes called '''Littlefinger''', was Master of Coin (or treasurer) on the King's [[Small Council]]. He is a master of court intrigue, with his brilliance matched only by his ambition. Though a lord, his original holdings are possibly the smallest in all the Seven Kingdoms, situated on the smallest of the [[Fingers]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt; His grandfather was [[Braavos]]i, and took the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his symbol. Few are aware of this; Petyr wears a mockingbird as his crest instead. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Aidan Gillen. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> He is handsome and meticulously stylish, but also quite short. He has gray-green eyes, a small pointed beard on his chin and dark, graying hair.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> According to semi-canon sources, Hoster Tully served in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], making friends with Petyr Baelish`s father, which led to Petyr being fostered at [[Riverrun]].&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour ; Half Moon Bay ; CA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Petyr was fostered as a ward of [[Riverrun]] and raised alongside his social betters, the Tully children - [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]]. He fell in love with Catelyn, who in turn loved him as a brother, but no more. When the betrothal between Catelyn and [[Brandon Stark]] was announced, Petyr challenged Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won handily, but spared Baelish's life in compliance with Catelyn's pleas. Catelyn did not speak to him afterwards and burned the single letter Petyr sent after Brandon's death.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> The nickname 'Littlefinger' was given to him by [[Edmure Tully]] when he was a ward of the Tullys.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Lysa Tully, on the other hand, was in love with Petyr. She slipped into his bed one night while he was in a miserable, drunken stupor. The delirious Petyr may have mistaken Lysa for Catelyn, and indeed called her &quot;Catelyn&quot; that night. He has since claimed (at court and in private) to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters. Later, Lysa became pregnant with Petyr's child. When [[Hoster Tully]] discovered this, he banished Petyr from his house and had Lysa drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy. <br /> <br /> Baelish's wizardry with finances raised him to the position of Master of Coin, although Lysa helped him get his first job at court by mentioning his skills to her husband [[Jon Arryn]]. His influence furnished him with many allies and contacts, including the City Guard of [[King's Landing]]. With these resources as a starting point, Baelish used a series of lies and double-crosses to achieve a meteoric rise to political power.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> When [[Catelyn Tully]] sailed to [[King's Landing]] following the botched assassination attempt on her son [[Bran Stark|Bran]], Baelish intercepted her and hid her in a brothel. Catelyn presented the dagger used in the attempt and Littlefinger noted that it had once been his, but that he had lost it in a wager to [[Tyrion Lannister]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt; Though this was a lie, it would later trigger Catelyn's arrest of Tyrion upon their chance encounter at the [[Crossroads Inn]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;, an important event in sparking what was to become the [[War of the Five Kings]].<br /> <br /> During [[Eddard Stark]]'s tenure as [[Hand of the King]], Littlefinger feigned friendship to him, on behalf of his fondness for Catelyn, superficially attempting to tutor him in the intrigues of the court while noting that Lord Eddard was too trusting and transparent. After the mortal wounding of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], after which Robert named Ned as Regent and Lord Protector, Baelish advised Stark that despite their knowledge that [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]'s sons [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] were not in truth sons to the king and that [[Stannis Baratheon]] was the legal heir, the wisest course of action was to ensure Joffrey's succession and maneuver so as to avoid all-out war and maximize their own power. Lord Eddard refused the suggestion and enlisted Littlefinger's help in securing the allegiance of the city watch to prevent Cersei from obtaining the throne for her son.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt; Baelish agreed, but promptly double-crossed Ned and committed the city watch to assisting Cersei, leading to Stark's arrest and eventual execution for treason.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 49|Chapter 49]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> After the assassination of [[Renly Baratheon]], Littlefinger surprisingly volunteered to travel to [[Bitterbridge]] to win over those Lords that did not immediately declare for [[Stannis Baratheon|King Stannis]], most notably [[House Tyrell]], and to broker a marriage alliance between [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 36|Chapter 36]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Though he sent no word back to King's Landing for a considerable amount of time&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 54|Chapter 54]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;, he returned to King's Landing with Tyrell forces alongside those of [[Tywin Lannister]]'s, who were able to take Stannis's army in the rear in the last hours of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. It was later revealed to have been Littlefinger's idea to dress [[Garlan Tyrell]] in King Renly's armor during the battle so as to frighten Stannis's men-at-arms.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 67|Chapter 67]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; All the while, Littlefinger maintained contact with [[Sansa Stark]] via [[Dontos Hollard|Ser Dontos the Red]], who vaguely informed Sansa that there was a plan to return her home, and acquired key informants in the crown's inner circle in [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack|Osfryd]], and [[Osmund Kettleblack]], who were hired to guard [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent her guards away; Tyrion believed they were in his pay, when in truth their allegiance was to Baelish.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For his role in securing the allegiance of House Tyrell, Littlefinger was granted Lordship of [[Harrenhal]], despite the fact that it was at the time being held for [[Robb Stark]] by [[Roose Bolton]], and nominal control over the war-torn [[Riverlands]], making him a High Lord.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Baelish informed Lord Tywin of the Tyrell plot to spirit Sansa Stark to [[Highgarden]] and marry her to [[Willas Tyrell]], giving Tywin the necessary time to wed her to Tyrion instead. He also agreed to travel to [[Eyrie|The Eyrie]] and win the hand of [[Lysa Tully]] and thus, through her son [[Robert Arryn|Robert]] the armies of the Vale to send against Stannis; though Lysa remained in love with Littlefinger from their youth together, only with his newfound status as a High Lord was he an acceptible suitor to marry her.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Though Littlefinger left King's Landing, he did not go immediately to the Vale, and remained near King's Landing until after the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, in which Joffrey was killed. In the ensuing chaos, Sansa was spirited out of the city by Dontos and taken to the ship where Littlefinger awaited her. Petyr then had Dontos killed, explaining to Sansa that she would be wanted in connection with Joffrey's death, that secrecy was of the utmost importance, and that a drunk such as Dontos could not be trusted with such sensitive information. He went on to explain that he had plotted with [[Olenna Redwyne]] many of the details of King Joffrey's murder, including a hairnet laced with black amethysts that were in reality [[The Strangler]], the poison used to kill Joffrey, which Sansa had unwittingly smuggled into the feast, as well as a set of jousting dwarfs as entertainment, which were calculated to bring Tyrion Lannister into conflict with Joffrey just prior to Joffrey's death.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> With Sansa at his side, Baelish had her hair dyed and gave her the assumed identity of Alayne Stone, a bastard daughter of his. He then traveled to the Vale, stopping at his meager inherited holdings on the [[Fingers]], where he was met by Lysa, who insisted they be wed immediately. Littlefinger agreed, and they traveled to The Eyrie. There, Petyr's affections for Sansa (seemingly having been transferred from her mother) were made more apparent, and he kissed her. Lysa witnessed the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempted to kill Sansa. Petyr intervened, at which point Lysa revealed that she had murdered [[Jon Arryn]], her husband, and sent a letter to her sister in [[Winterfell]], all at Littlefinger's behest. Littlefinger then shoved Lysa out the moon door, killing her, and blamed the action on the singer [[Marillion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 80|Chapter 80]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> With Lysa dead, Petyr named himself Lord Protector of the Vale, with [[Robert Arryn]] as his ward. The most powerful lords of the Vale joined together to demand that Petyr relinquish Robert. [[Lyn Corbray]], who was secretly on Petyr's payroll, drew his sword during the parley. This breach of etiquette gave Petyr the leverage to demand a trial period on his wardship over Robert. Petyr confided in Sansa his plans to use this time to eliminate, win over, or marginalize the lords who stood in his path. He also revealed his plans to help Sansa regain the North and marry her to the Arryn heir, [[Harrold Hardyng]].<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> See also the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Petyr_Baelish article of Petyr Baelish] on the Game of Thrones wiki.<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[fr:Petyr Baelish]]<br /> [[ru:Петир Бейлиш]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Petyr_Baelish&diff=29580 2011-07-04T15:20:59Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name =[[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px]] Petyr Baelish [[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px]]<br /> | image = [[File:Petyr Baelish.png|350px|Aidan Gillen as Petyr Baelish]]<br /> | Played_by = Aidan Gillen<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Littlefinger<br /> | Title = Lord Protector of the Vale&lt;br&gt;Lord of [[Harrenhal]]<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Lysa Arryn]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = The [[Fingers]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Petyr Baelish''', sometimes called '''Littlefinger''', was Master of Coin (or treasurer) on the King's [[Small Council]]. He is a master of court intrigue, with his brilliance matched only by his ambition. Though a lord, his original holdings are possibly the smallest in all the Seven Kingdoms, situated on the smallest of the [[Fingers]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt; His grandfather was [[Braavos]]i, and took the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his symbol. Few are aware of this; Petyr wears a mockingbird as his crest instead. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Aidan Gillen. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> He is handsome and meticulously stylish, but also quite short. He has gray-green eyes, a small pointed beard on his chin and dark, graying hair.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> According to semi-canon sources, Hoster Tully served in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], making friends with Petyr Baelish`s father, which led to Petyr being fostered at [[Riverrun]].&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour ; Half Moon Bay ; CA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Petyr was fostered as a ward of [[Riverrun]] and raised alongside his social betters, the Tully children - [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]]. He fell in love with Catelyn, who in turn loved him as a brother, but no more. When the betrothal between Catelyn and [[Brandon Stark]] was announced, Petyr challenged Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won handily, but spared Baelish's life in compliance with Catelyn's pleas. Catelyn did not speak to him afterwards and burned the single letter Petyr sent after Brandon's death.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> The nickname 'Littlefinger' was given to him by [[Edmure Tully]] when he was a ward of the Tullys.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Lysa Tully, on the other hand, was in love with Petyr. She slipped into his bed one night while he was in a miserable, drunken stupor. The delirious Petyr may have mistaken Lysa for Catelyn, and indeed called her &quot;Catelyn&quot; that night. He has since claimed (at court and in private) to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters. Later, Lysa became pregnant with Petyr's child. When [[Hoster Tully]] discovered this, he banished Petyr from his house and had Lysa drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy. <br /> <br /> Baelish's wizardry with finances raised him to the position of Master of Coin, although Lysa helped him get his first job at court by mentioning his skills to her husband [[Jon Arryn]]. His influence furnished him with many allies and contacts, including the City Guard of [[King's Landing]]. With these resources as a starting point, Baelish used a series of lies and double-crosses to achieve a meteoric rise to political power.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> When [[Catelyn Tully]] sailed to [[King's Landing]] following the botched assassination attempt on her son [[Bran Stark|Bran]], Baelish intercepted her and hid her in a brothel. Catelyn presented the dagger used in the attempt and Littlefinger noted that it had once been his, but that he had lost it in a wager to [[Tyrion Lannister]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt; Though this was a lie, it would later trigger Catelyn's arrest of Tyrion upon their chance encounter at the [[Crossroads Inn]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;, an important event in sparking what was to become the [[War of the Five Kings]].<br /> <br /> During [[Eddard Stark]]'s tenure as [[Hand of the King]], Littlefinger feigned friendship to him, on behalf of his fondness for Catelyn, superficially attempting to tutor him in the intrigues of the court while noting that Lord Eddard was too trusting and transparent. After the mortal wounding of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], after which Robert named Ned as Regent and Lord Protector, Baelish advised Stark that despite their knowledge that [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]'s sons [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] were not in truth sons to the king and that [[Stannis Baratheon]] was the legal heir, the wisest course of action was to ensure Joffrey's succession and maneuver so as to avoid all-out war and maximize their own power. Lord Eddard refused the suggestion and enlisted Littlefinger's help in securing the allegiance of the city watch to prevent Cersei from obtaining the throne for her son.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt; Baelish agreed, but promptly double-crossed Ned and committed the city watch to assisting Cersei, leading to Stark's arrest and eventual execution for treason.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 49|Chapter 49]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> After the assassination of [[Renly Baratheon]], Littlefinger surprisingly volunteered to travel to [[Bitterbridge]] to win over those Lords that did not immediately declare for [[Stannis Baratheon|King Stannis]], most notably [[House Tyrell]], and to broker a marriage alliance between [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 36|Chapter 36]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Though he sent no word back to King's Landing for a considerable amount of time&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 54|Chapter 54]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;, he returned to King's Landing with Tyrell forces alongside those of [[Tywin Lannister]]'s, who were able to take Stannis's army in the rear in the last hours of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. It was later revealed to have been Littlefinger's idea to dress [[Garlan Tyrell]] in King Renly's armor during the battle so as to frighten Stannis's men-at-arms.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 67|Chapter 67]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; All the while, Littlefinger maintained contact with [[Sansa Stark]] via [[Dontos Hollard|Ser Dontos the Red]], who vaguely informed Sansa that there was a plan to return her home, and acquired key informants in the crown's inner circle in [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack|Osfryd]], and [[Osmund Kettleblack]], who were hired to guard [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent her guards away; Tyrion believed they were in his pay, when in truth their allegiance was to Baelish.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For his role in securing the allegiance of House Tyrell, Littlefinger was granted Lordship of [[Harrenhal]], despite the fact that it was at the time being held for [[Robb Stark]] by [[Roose Bolton]], and nominal control over the war-torn [[Riverlands]], making him a High Lord.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Baelish informed Lord Tywin of the Tyrell plot to spirit Sansa Stark to [[Highgarden]] and marry her to [[Willas Tyrell]], giving Tywin the necessary time to wed her to Tyrion instead. He also agreed to travel to [[Eyrie|The Eyrie]] and win the hand of [[Lysa Tully]] and thus, through her son [[Robert Arryn|Robert]] the armies of the Vale to send against Stannis; though Lysa remained in love with Littlefinger from their youth together, only with his newfound status as a High Lord was he an acceptible suitor to marry her.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Though Littlefinger left King's Landing, he did not go immediately to the Vale, and remained near King's Landing until after the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, in which Joffrey was killed. In the ensuing chaos, Sansa was spirited out of the city by Dontos and taken to the ship where Littlefinger awaited her. Petyr then had Dontos killed, explaining to Sansa that she would be wanted in connection with Joffrey's death, that secrecy was of the utmost importance, and that a drunk such as Dontos could not be trusted with such sensitive information. He went on to explain that he had plotted with [[Olenna Redwyne]] many of the details of King Joffrey's murder, including a hairnet laced with black amethysts that were in reality [[The Strangler]], the poison used to kill Joffrey, as well as a set of jousting dwarfs as entertainment, which were calculated to bring Tyrion Lannister into conflict with Joffrey just prior to Joffrey's death.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> With Sansa at his side, Baelish had her hair dyed and gave her the assumed identity of Alayne Stone, a bastard daughter of his. He then traveled to the Vale, stopping at his meager inherited holdings on the [[Fingers]], where he was met by Lysa, who insisted they be wed immediately. Littlefinger agreed, and they traveled to The Eyrie. There, Petyr's affections for Sansa (seemingly having been transferred from her mother) were made more apparent, and he kissed her. Lysa witnessed the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempted to kill Sansa. Petyr intervened, at which point Lysa revealed that she had murdered [[Jon Arryn]], her husband, and sent a letter to her sister in [[Winterfell]], all at Littlefinger's behest. Littlefinger then shoved Lysa out the moon door, killing her, and blamed the action on the singer [[Marillion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 80|Chapter 80]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> With Lysa dead, Petyr named himself Lord Protector of the Vale, with [[Robert Arryn]] as his ward. The most powerful lords of the Vale joined together to demand that Petyr relinquish Robert. [[Lyn Corbray]], who was secretly on Petyr's payroll, drew his sword during the parley. This breach of etiquette gave Petyr the leverage to demand a trial period on his wardship over Robert. Petyr confided in Sansa his plans to use this time to eliminate, win over, or marginalize the lords who stood in his path. He also revealed his plans to help Sansa regain the North and marry her to the Arryn heir, [[Harrold Hardyng]].<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> See also the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Petyr_Baelish article of Petyr Baelish] on the Game of Thrones wiki.<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[fr:Petyr Baelish]]<br /> [[ru:Петир Бейлиш]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Petyr_Baelish&diff=29579 2011-07-04T15:18:56Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name =[[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px]] Petyr Baelish [[File:House Baelish.PNG|50px]]<br /> | image = [[File:Petyr Baelish.png|350px|Aidan Gillen as Petyr Baelish]]<br /> | Played_by = Aidan Gillen<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Littlefinger<br /> | Title = Lord Protector of the Vale&lt;br&gt;Lord of [[Harrenhal]]<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Lysa Arryn]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = The [[Fingers]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Lord '''Petyr Baelish''', sometimes called '''Littlefinger''', was Master of Coin (or treasurer) on the King's [[Small Council]]. He is a master of court intrigue, with his brilliance matched only by his ambition. Though a lord, his original holdings are possibly the smallest in all the Seven Kingdoms, situated on the smallest of the [[Fingers]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt; His grandfather was [[Braavos]]i, and took the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his symbol. Few are aware of this; Petyr wears a mockingbird as his crest instead. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by Aidan Gillen. &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> He is handsome and meticulously stylish, but also quite short. He has gray-green eyes, a small pointed beard on his chin and dark, graying hair.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> <br /> According to semi-canon sources, Hoster Tully served in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], making friends with Petyr Baelish`s father, which led to Petyr being fostered at [[Riverrun]].&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour ; Half Moon Bay ; CA]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Petyr was fostered as a ward of [[Riverrun]] and raised alongside his social betters, the Tully children - [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]] and [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]]. He fell in love with Catelyn, who in turn loved him as a brother, but no more. When the betrothal between Catelyn and [[Brandon Stark]] was announced, Petyr challenged Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won handily, but spared Baelish's life in compliance with Catelyn's pleas. Catelyn did not speak to him afterwards and burned the single letter Petyr sent after Brandon's death.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> The nickname 'Littlefinger' was given to him by [[Edmure Tully]] when he was a ward of the Tullys.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Lysa Tully, on the other hand, was in love with Petyr. She slipped into his bed one night while he was in a miserable, drunken stupor. The delirious Petyr may have mistaken Lysa for Catelyn, and indeed called her &quot;Catelyn&quot; that night. He has since claimed (at court and in private) to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters. Later, Lysa became pregnant with Petyr's child. When [[Hoster Tully]] discovered this, he banished Petyr from his house and had Lysa drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy. <br /> <br /> Baelish's wizardry with finances raised him to the position of Master of Coin, although Lysa helped him get his first job at court by mentioning his skills to her husband [[Jon Arryn]]. His influence furnished him with many allies and contacts, including the City Guard of [[King's Landing]]. With these resources as a starting point, Baelish used a series of lies and double-crosses to achieve a meteoric rise to political power.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> When [[Catelyn Tully]] sailed to [[King's Landing]] following the botched assassination attempt on her son [[Bran Stark|Bran]], Baelish intercepted her and hid her in a brothel. Catelyn presented the dagger used in the attempt and Littlefinger noted that it had once been his, but that he had lost it in a wager to [[Tyrion Lannister]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 18|Chapter 18]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt; Though this was a lie, it would later trigger Catelyn's arrest of Tyrion upon their chance encounter at the [[Crossroads Inn]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;, an important event in sparking what was to become the [[War of the Five Kings]].<br /> <br /> During [[Eddard Stark]]'s tenure as [[Hand of the King]], Littlefinger feigned friendship to him, on behalf of his fondness for Catelyn, superficially attempting to tutor him in the intrigues of the court while noting that Lord Eddard was too trusting and transparent. After the mortal wounding of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], after which Robert named Ned as Regent and Lord Protector, Baelish advised Stark that despite their knowledge that [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]]'s sons [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] were not in truth sons to the king and that [[Stannis Baratheon]] was the legal heir, the wisest course of action was to ensure Joffrey's succession and maneuver so as to avoid all-out war and maximize their own power. Lord Eddard refused the suggestion and enlisted Littlefinger's help in securing the allegiance of the city watch to prevent Cersei from obtaining the throne for her son.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt; Baelish agreed, but promptly double-crossed Ned and committed the city watch to assisting Cersei, leading to Stark's arrest and eventual execution for treason.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 49|Chapter 49]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> After the assassination of [[Renly Baratheon]], Littlefinger surprisingly volunteered to travel to [[Bitterbridge]] to win over those Lords that did not immediately declare for [[Stannis Baratheon|King Stannis]], most notably [[House Tyrell]], and to broker a marriage alliance between [[Joffrey Baratheon|King Joffrey]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 36|Chapter 36]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Though he sent no word back to King's Landing for a considerable amount of time&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 54|Chapter 54]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;, he returned to King's Landing with Tyrell forces alongside those of [[Tywin Lannister]]'s, who were able to take Stannis's army in the rear in the last hours of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. It was later revealed to have been Littlefinger's idea to dress [[Garlan Tyrell]] in King Renly's armor during the battle so as to frighten Stannis's men-at-arms.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 67|Chapter 67]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; All the while, Littlefinger maintained contact with [[Sansa Stark]] via [[Dontos Hollard|Ser Dontos the Red]], who vaguely informed Sansa that there was a plan to return her home, and acquired key informants in the crown's inner circle in [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack|Osfryd]], and [[Osmund Kettleblack]], who were hired to guard [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent her guards away; Tyrion believed they were in his pay, when in truth their allegiance was to Baelish.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For his role in securing the allegiance of House Tyrell, Littlefinger was granted Lordship of [[Harrenhal]], despite the fact that it was at the time being held for [[Robb Stark]] by [[Roose Bolton]], and nominal control over the war-torn [[Riverlands]], making him a High Lord.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Baelish informed Lord Tywin of the Tyrell plot to spirit Sansa Stark to [[Highgarden]] and marry her to [[Willas Tyrell]], giving Tywin the necessary time to wed her to Tyrion instead. He also agreed to travel to [[Eyrie|The Eyrie]] and win the hand of [[Lysa Tully]] and thus, through her son [[Robert Arryn|Robert]] the armies of the Vale to send against Stannis; though Lysa remained in love with Littlefinger from their youth together, only with his newfound status as a High Lord was he an acceptible suitor to marry her.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Though Littlefinger left King's Landing, he did not go immediately to the Vale, and remained near King's Landing until after the wedding between Joffrey and Margaery, in which Joffrey was killed. In the ensuing chaos, Sansa was spirited out of the city by Dontos and taken to the ship where Littlefinger awaited her. Petyr then had Dontos killed, explaining to Sansa that she would be wanted in connection with Joffrey's death, that secrecy was of the utmost importance, and that a drunk such as Dontos could not be trusted with such sensitive information. He went on to explain that he had plotted with [[Olenna Redwyne]] many of the details of King Joffrey's murder, including a hairnet laced with black amethysts that were in reality [[The Strangler]], the poison used to kill Joffrey, as well as a set of jousting dwarfs as entertainment, which were calculated to bring Tyrion Lannister into conflict with Joffrey just prior to Joffrey's death.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 68|Chapter 68]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> With Sansa at his side, Baelish had her hair dyed and gave her the assumed identity of Alayne Stone, a bastard daughter of his. He then traveled to the Vale, stopping at his meager inherited holdings on the [[Fingers]], where he was met by Lysa, who insisted they be wed immediately. Littlefinger agreed, and they traveled to The Eyrie. There, Petyr's affections for Sansa (seemingly having been transferred from her mother) were made more apparent, and he kissed her. Lysa witnessed the act, and in a fit of jealous rage attempted to kill Sansa. Petyr intervened, at which point Lysa revealed that she had murdered [[Jon Arryn]], her husband, and sent a letter to her sister in [[Winterfell]], all at Littlefinger's behest. Littlefinger then shoved Lysa out the moon door, killing her, and blamed the action on the singer [[Marillion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 80|Chapter 80]], Sansa<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> With Lysa dead, Petyr named himself Lord Protector of the Vale, with [[Robert Arryn]] as his ward. The most powerful lords of the Vale joined together to demand that Petyr relinquish Robert. [[Lyn Corbray]], who was secretly on Petyr's payroll, drew his sword during the parley. This breach of etiquette gave Petyr the leverage to demand a trial period on his wardship over Robert. Petyr confided in Sansa his plans to use this time to eliminate, win over, or marginalize the lords who stood in his path. He also revealed his plans to help Sansa regain the North and marry her to the Arryn heir, [[Harrold Hardyng]].<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> See also the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Petyr_Baelish article of Petyr Baelish] on the Game of Thrones wiki.<br /> {{EnWP|Characters from A Song of Ice and Fire}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Baelish, Petyr]]<br /> [[fr:Petyr Baelish]]<br /> [[ru:Петир Бейлиш]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Willas_Tyrell&diff=29524 2011-07-03T15:00:16Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = [[File:House_Tyrell.PNG|50px]] Willas Tyrell [[File:House_Tyrell.PNG|50px]]<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Tyrell]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Willas Tyrell''' is the eldest son and heir of Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] and Lady [[Alerie Hightower]]. Though crippled with a bad leg, he is often noted as a studious, educated, and kind, and is renowned for breeding the finest hawks, hounds, and horses in the Seven Kingdoms. &lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ==History==<br /> Willas was crippled as a youth when his knee was injured beyond saving while jousting with [[Oberyn Martell]]. Though the incident fanned the flames of the considerable enmity between Houses Tyrell and Martell, Willas bore Oberyn no personal ill will and the two long remained in correspondence, sharing a passion for horseflesh.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; He gave his younger brother [[Garlan Tyrell|Garlan]] his nickname &quot;The Gallant&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> [[Olenna Redwyne]] plots to have [[Sansa Stark]] married to Willas.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt; Sansa readily accepts the offer, but it is foiled when [[Tywin Lannister]] learns of the plot from [[Petyr Baelish]] and hastily marries Sansa to his son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Tywin offers [[Cersei Lannister]] to be married to Willas, but the Tyrells refuse the offer.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> After the [[Battle of the Shield Islands]], Willas reportedly sent messengers to Lord [[Leyton Hightower]] ordering him to strengthen his defences in [[Oldtown]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 32|Chapter 32]], Cersei&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Tyrell tree 2}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Tyrell, Willas]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Reach|Tyrell, Willas]]<br /> [[Category:House Tyrell|Tyrell, Willas]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Willos Tyrell]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Samwell_Tarly&diff=27241 2011-06-10T19:36:09Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = [[file:Tarly.png|50px]] Samwell Tarly [[file:Minigdn.png|50px]]<br /> | image = [[File:Samwell Tarly.png|300px]] <br /> | Played_by = John Bradley<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Sam the Slayer<br /> | Title = <br /> | Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Horn Hill]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> '''Samwell Tarly''' is the eldest son of Lord [[Randyll Tarly]]. Although fat, timid, and unsure of himself, he is intelligent and thoughtful. He is a steward of the [[Night's Watch]]. He becomes a [[POV Character]] in [[A Storm of Swords]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by John Bradley.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Samwell's childhood was spent clashing with his stern, militaristic father, who tried to mold the timid and gentle Samwell into a proper knight. Sam lived in fear of his father, but could not change to appease him. After Sam's appropriately aggressive brother Dickon was born, Sam was left to enjoy his music, kittens, and food in peace. However, when Sam reached maturity, Randyll threatened Sam into joining the Night's Watch so that he would not stand in the way of his proper son's inheritance.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> Samwell arrives at The Wall to face bullying, taunting, and abuse at the hands of his fellow recruits as well as from the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]], who derisively nicknames him &quot;Ser Piggy&quot; and orders the other recruits to continue beating him even after he has yielded. He finds a friend in [[Jon Snow]], however, and Jon takes it upon himself to persuade (and threaten, when necessary) his fellow recruits to stop their abuse.<br /> <br /> Samwell is not helped by any of Ser Alliser's training and remains an incompetent warrior, and as such is initially deemed not ready to take his vows and become a man of the Night's Watch with Jon and the others. Jon, fearful for what will happen to Sam once he is no longer able to provide protection for him, persuades [[Maester Aemon]] to allow him to join the Stewards. Aemon agrees, and gives Samwell a position assisting him in the rookery and library. Despite having been born and raised into the [[Faith of the Seven]], Samwell decides to take his Night's Watch vow with Jon Snow at a Heart Tree. He is able to impress [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Commander Mormont]] by noting some of the odd details of the corpses of [[Othor]] and [[Jafer Flowers]].<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Samwell is made part of Commander Mormont's massive ranging, and placed in charge of the ravens. At [[Craster's Keep]] he is befriended by [[Gilly]], a daughter and wife of [[Craster]], who is pregnant and fearful that if she has a boy, Craster will sacrifice it to the [[Others]]. Samwell, unsure of what to do, turns to Jon for help, but there is nothing Jon can do to help her.<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Sam is among the survivors of the [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men]], but gets separated from the majority of the men in retreat, along with [[Grenn]] and [[Paul|Small Paul]], who carried Samwell much of the way from the Fist. There they are attacked by an Other, who attacks Small Paul and kills him, but Paul's weight disarms the Other as he falls. Samwell, who is carrying a [[dragonglass]] dagger that was among the cache found by [[Ghost]], uses the opportunity to attack, and blindly stabs the Other, who dies instantaneously from the dragonglass blade. Killing the Other earns him the nickname &quot;Sam the Slayer&quot;.<br /> <br /> He and Grenn rendezvous with the remaining survivors at Craster's Keep, where Gilly gives birth to a son. Shortly thereafter, however, violence erupts in the keep, with some Night's Watch men believing that Craster was holding out on the food he provided for him, and others still harboring mutinous intentions toward Commander Mormont. Craster and Mormont are both killed in the fighting, and Sam is forced to flee, joined only by Gilly and her newborn. They make it as far as a village Sam believes to be [[Whitetree]] but are then attacked by wights, including a reanimated Small Paul, who attackes Sam first. Sam fights him off and stabs him with the dragonglass dagger, but it proves ineffective. Desperately, Sam strikes him with a piece of charred wood, which catches him on fire, killing him. They run, but are beset by additional wights, and are saved at the last moment by [[Coldhands]].<br /> <br /> Gilly and Sam are led back to the wall by Coldhands, who has informed them that there will be one in the [[Nightfort]] that must be sent to him. Entering the Nightfort through the castle's Black Gate, Samwell encounters [[Bran Stark]], along with [[Hodor]] and [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]], whom he leads back to Coldhands.<br /> <br /> Sam returns to [[Castle Black]] following the events of the [[Battle of Castle Black]], with [[Stannis Baratheon]] present and urging the swift election of a new Lord Commander and threatening to name one himself if none can achieve the required two-thirds majority. In the voting, [[Janos Slynt]] is gaining ground on the leading candidates [[Cotter Pyke]] and [[Denys Mallister]]. Believing Slynt would be a disastrous Lord Commander, Sam approaches Pyke and Mallister independently, and lies to each regarding Stannis's intentions to name the other to the office, thus convincing them both to support Jon Snow as a compromise candidate, leading to Jon's election.<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> One of Jon Snow's first acts as Lord Commander is to send Samwell South to [[Oldtown]] so that he might study there as a [[Maesters|maester]] for Castle Black. With him he sends [[Dareon]], whom he appoints as a recruiter for the Night's Watch, as well as [[Maester Aemon]] and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], so as to deprive [[Melisandre]] of the chance to sacrifice them for their king's blood. He also sends [[Gilly]], separating her from her child, so that she might nurse Rayder's son. Maester Aemon falls ill on the voyage, however, and stopping in [[Braavos]] they are forced to spend their coin on an inn and a healer. Aemon's condition worsens nonetheless, though he briefly wakes and wishes to hear the stories of [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys's]] dragons that are spreading throughout the city, having the revelation that Daenerys may be the true fulfillment of the prophecy of the [[Azor Ahai|Prince who was Promised]].<br /> <br /> Samwell urges Dareon to sing at the local taverns to earn money so that they might buy passage on a ship to Oldtown, but Dareon spends most of what he earns on wine and trade from the city's whores. Samwell confronts Dareon in a brothel and accuses him of breaking his vows, and Dareon responds with his intention to abandon them and desert the Night's Watch, resulting in a fight whereupon Samwell is pulled off of Dareon and thrown into a canal. He is pulled out by [[Xhondo]], who heard him speaking of dragons and had seen them in [[Qarth]]. Xhondo offers them passage on his ship, the ''Cinnamon Wind'', in exchange for work and for some of the last of their possessions.<br /> <br /> Maester Aemon dies early in that journey, and in mourning for his death Gilly briefly becomes a lover to Samwell. She names the child after Aemon, and upon landing at Oldtown is sent to Samwell's childhood home of [[Horn Hill]] with the story that her child is a bastard fathered by Sam. Samwell continues to the [[Citadel]], where he encounters [[Alleras]], who has sought him out and brings him straight to Archmaester [[Marwyn]], who asks Samwell to repeat for him Aemon's final words. Upon hearing the story, Marwyn immediately departs the city with the stated intention of going to Daenerys and becoming her maester.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> He is very fat with dark hair. He has pale eyes with a large moon-shaped face.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Tarly tree}}<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references}}<br /> ===See also===<br /> *The [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Samwell_Tarly Samwell Tarly article] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Game_of_Thrones_Wiki Game of Thrones wiki]. <br /> {{EnWP|Minor houses in A Song of Ice and Fire}}<br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Nobles|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Reach|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:House Tarly]]<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[fr:Samwell Tarly]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Samwell_Tarly&diff=27240 2011-06-10T19:34:26Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* Recent Events */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = [[file:Tarly.png|50px]] Samwell Tarly [[file:Minigdn.png|50px]]<br /> | image = [[File:Samwell Tarly.png|300px]] <br /> | Played_by = John Bradley<br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Sam the Slayer<br /> | Title = <br /> | Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Horn Hill]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> '''Samwell Tarly''' is the eldest son of Lord [[Randyll Tarly]]. Although fat, timid, and unsure of himself, he is intelligent and thoughtful. He is a steward of the [[Night's Watch]]. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]] he is played by John Bradley.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Samwell's childhood was spent clashing with his stern, militaristic father, who tried to mold the timid and gentle Samwell into a proper knight. Sam lived in fear of his father, but could not change to appease him. After Sam's appropriately aggressive brother Dickon was born, Sam was left to enjoy his music, kittens, and food in peace. However, when Sam reached maturity, Randyll threatened Sam into joining the Night's Watch so that he would not stand in the way of his proper son's inheritance.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> Samwell arrives at The Wall to face bullying, taunting, and abuse at the hands of his fellow recruits as well as from the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]], who derisively nicknames him &quot;Ser Piggy&quot; and orders the other recruits to continue beating him even after he has yielded. He finds a friend in [[Jon Snow]], however, and Jon takes it upon himself to persuade (and threaten, when necessary) his fellow recruits to stop their abuse.<br /> <br /> Samwell is not helped by any of Ser Alliser's training and remains an incompetent warrior, and as such is initially deemed not ready to take his vows and become a man of the Night's Watch with Jon and the others. Jon, fearful for what will happen to Sam once he is no longer able to provide protection for him, persuades [[Maester Aemon]] to allow him to join the Stewards. Aemon agrees, and gives Samwell a position assisting him in the rookery and library. Despite having been born and raised into the [[Faith of the Seven]], Samwell decides to take his Night's Watch vow with Jon Snow at a Heart Tree. He is able to impress [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Commander Mormont]] by noting some of the odd details of the corpses of [[Othor]] and [[Jafer Flowers]].<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Samwell is made part of Commander Mormont's massive ranging, and placed in charge of the ravens. At [[Craster's Keep]] he is befriended by [[Gilly]], a daughter and wife of [[Craster]], who is pregnant and fearful that if she has a boy, Craster will sacrifice it to the [[Others]]. Samwell, unsure of what to do, turns to Jon for help, but there is nothing Jon can do to help her.<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Sam is among the survivors of the [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men]], but gets separated from the majority of the men in retreat, along with [[Grenn]] and [[Paul|Small Paul]], who carried Samwell much of the way from the Fist. There they are attacked by an Other, who attacks Small Paul and kills him, but Paul's weight disarms the Other as he falls. Samwell, who is carrying a [[dragonglass]] dagger that was among the cache found by [[Ghost]], uses the opportunity to attack, and blindly stabs the Other, who dies instantaneously from the dragonglass blade. Killing the Other earns him the nickname &quot;Sam the Slayer&quot;.<br /> <br /> He and Grenn rendezvous with the remaining survivors at Craster's Keep, where Gilly gives birth to a son. Shortly thereafter, however, violence erupts in the keep, with some Night's Watch men believing that Craster was holding out on the food he provided for him, and others still harboring mutinous intentions toward Commander Mormont. Craster and Mormont are both killed in the fighting, and Sam is forced to flee, joined only by Gilly and her newborn. They make it as far as a village Sam believes to be [[Whitetree]] but are then attacked by wights, including a reanimated Small Paul, who attackes Sam first. Sam fights him off and stabs him with the dragonglass dagger, but it proves ineffective. Desperately, Sam strikes him with a piece of charred wood, which catches him on fire, killing him. They run, but are beset by additional wights, and are saved at the last moment by [[Coldhands]].<br /> <br /> Gilly and Sam are led back to the wall by Coldhands, who has informed them that there will be one in the [[Nightfort]] that must be sent to him. Entering the Nightfort through the castle's Black Gate, Samwell encounters [[Bran Stark]], along with [[Hodor]] and [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]], whom he leads back to Coldhands.<br /> <br /> Sam returns to [[Castle Black]] following the events of the [[Battle of Castle Black]], with [[Stannis Baratheon]] present and urging the swift election of a new Lord Commander and threatening to name one himself if none can achieve the required two-thirds majority. In the voting, [[Janos Slynt]] is gaining ground on the leading candidates [[Cotter Pyke]] and [[Denys Mallister]]. Believing Slynt would be a disastrous Lord Commander, Sam approaches Pyke and Mallister independently, and lies to each regarding Stannis's intentions to name the other to the office, thus convincing them both to support Jon Snow as a compromise candidate, leading to Jon's election.<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> One of Jon Snow's first acts as Lord Commander is to send Samwell South to [[Oldtown]] so that he might study there as a [[Maesters|maester]] for Castle Black. With him he sends [[Dareon]], whom he appoints as a recruiter for the Night's Watch, as well as [[Maester Aemon]] and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], so as to deprive [[Melisandre]] of the chance to sacrifice them for their king's blood. He also sends [[Gilly]], separating her from her child, so that she might nurse Rayder's son. Maester Aemon falls ill on the voyage, however, and stopping in [[Braavos]] they are forced to spend their coin on an inn and a healer. Aemon's condition worsens nonetheless, though he briefly wakes and wishes to hear the stories of [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys's]] dragons that are spreading throughout the city, having the revelation that Daenerys may be the true fulfillment of the prophecy of the [[Azor Ahai|Prince who was Promised]].<br /> <br /> Samwell urges Dareon to sing at the local taverns to earn money so that they might buy passage on a ship to Oldtown, but Dareon spends most of what he earns on wine and trade from the city's whores. Samwell confronts Dareon in a brothel and accuses him of breaking his vows, and Dareon responds with his intention to abandon them and desert the Night's Watch, resulting in a fight whereupon Samwell is pulled off of Dareon and thrown into a canal. He is pulled out by [[Xhondo]], who heard him speaking of dragons and had seen them in [[Qarth]]. Xhondo offers them passage on his ship, the ''Cinnamon Wind'', in exchange for work and for some of the last of their possessions.<br /> <br /> Maester Aemon dies early in that journey, and in mourning for his death Gilly briefly becomes a lover to Samwell. She names the child after Aemon, and upon landing at Oldtown is sent to Samwell's childhood home of [[Horn Hill]] with the story that her child is a bastard fathered by Sam. Samwell continues to the [[Citadel]], where he encounters [[Alleras]], who has sought him out and brings him straight to Archmaester [[Marwyn]], who asks Samwell to repeat for him Aemon's final words. Upon hearing the story, Marwyn immediately departs the city with the stated intention of going to Daenerys and becoming her maester.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> He is very fat with dark hair. He has pale eyes with a large moon-shaped face.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 26|Chapter 26]], Jon&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Tarly tree}}<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references}}<br /> ===See also===<br /> *The [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Samwell_Tarly Samwell Tarly article] on the [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Game_of_Thrones_Wiki Game of Thrones wiki]. <br /> {{EnWP|Minor houses in A Song of Ice and Fire}}<br /> {{Template:POV Characters}}<br /> [[Category:Stewards of the Night's Watch|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Nobles|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Reach|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[Category:House Tarly]]<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Tarly, Samwell]]<br /> [[fr:Samwell Tarly]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Alleras&diff=20911 2010-11-15T21:50:34Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Alleras<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Sphinx<br /> | Title = Novice<br /> | Allegiance = [[Citadel]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Alleras''', known as '''The Sphinx''', is a novice studying at the [[Citadel]] in [[Oldtown]]. He was nicknamed the Sphinx by [[Leo Tyrell]]. His mother is a trader and he claims to not be a noble's son.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Prologue|Prologue]]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> Alleras is in the circle of friends that includes [[Pate]], [[Mollander]], [[Roone]] and [[Armen]]. He has been at the Citadel for a year, and has forged three links in his Maester's chain, the most recent of which is copper. He displays remarkable skill with a bow.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Prologue|Prologue]]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> By the time [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives in Oldtown, Alleras appears to have come into the confidence of Archmaester [[Marwyn]]. He seeks Samwell out as soon as he enters the Citadel and instructs him to go to Marwyn.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Alleras is described as having a Dornishman for a father and a Summer Islander for a mother, with dark brown skin, curly black hair, a widow's peak, and black eyes. He is slender and comely.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Prologue|Prologue]]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Theories==<br /> By a lot of fans Alleras is believed to be an alias assumed by [[Sarella Sand]], one of [[Oberyn Martell]]'s bastard daughters known as the [[Sand Snakes]]. In addition to known similarities in age, parentage, training, and location, &quot;Alleras&quot; is &quot;Sarella&quot; spelled backwards.&lt;ref&gt;[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/1754-affc-reread-project-dorne/page__st__40 A Feast for Crows Reread project:Dorne]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/1754-affc-reread-project-dorne/page__st__80 A Feast for Crows Reread project:Dorne]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/1754-affc-reread-project-dorne/page__st__129 A Feast for Crows Reread project:Dorne]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Characters from the Reach]]<br /> [[fr:Alleras]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Alleras&diff=20378 2010-10-14T15:38:01Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Feast for Crows */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Alleras<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Sphinx<br /> | Title = Novice<br /> | Allegiance = [[Citadel]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Alleras''', known as '''The Sphinx''', is a novice studying at the [[Citadel]] in [[Oldtown]].<br /> <br /> ==A Feast for Crows==<br /> Alleras is in the circle of friends that includes [[Pate]], [[Mollander]], [[Roone]] and [[Armen]]. He has been at the Citadel for a year, and has forged three links in his Maester's chain, the most recent of which is copper. He displays remarkable skill with a bow.<br /> <br /> By the time [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives in Oldtown, Alleras appears to have come into the confidence of Archmaester [[Marwyn]]. He seeks Samwell out as soon as he enters the Citadel and instructs him to go to Marwyn.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Alleras is described as having a Dornishman for a father and a Summer Islander for a mother, with dark brown skin, curly black hair, a widow's peak, and black eyes. He is slender and comely.<br /> <br /> ==Theories==<br /> Alleras is rather universally believed to be an alias assumed by [[Sarella Sand]], one of [[Oberyn Martell]]'s bastard daughters known as the [[Sand Snakes]]. In addition to known similarities in age, parentage, training, and location, &quot;Alleras&quot; is &quot;Sarella&quot; spelled backwards.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Terms]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Alleras]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Alleras&diff=20377 2010-10-14T15:37:31Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Alleras<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Sphinx<br /> | Title = Novice<br /> | Allegiance = [[Citadel]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Alleras''', known as '''The Sphinx''', is a novice studying at the [[Citadel]] in [[Oldtown]].<br /> <br /> ==A Feast for Crows==<br /> Alleras is in the circle of friends that includes [[Pate]], [[Mollander]], [[Roone]] and [[Armen]]. He has been at the Citadel for a year, and has forged three links in his Maester's chain, the most recent of which is copper. He displays remarkable skill with a bow.<br /> <br /> By the time [[Samwell Tarly]] arrives in Oldtown, he appears to have come into the confidence of Archmaester [[Marwyn]]. He seeks Samwell out as soon as he enters the Citadel and instructs him to go to Marwyn.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Alleras is described as having a Dornishman for a father and a Summer Islander for a mother, with dark brown skin, curly black hair, a widow's peak, and black eyes. He is slender and comely.<br /> <br /> ==Theories==<br /> Alleras is rather universally believed to be an alias assumed by [[Sarella Sand]], one of [[Oberyn Martell]]'s bastard daughters known as the [[Sand Snakes]]. In addition to known similarities in age, parentage, training, and location, &quot;Alleras&quot; is &quot;Sarella&quot; spelled backwards.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Terms]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Alleras]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Josmyn_Peckledon&diff=20372 2010-10-06T01:20:02Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Storm of Swords */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Josmyn Peckledon<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Peck<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Peckledon]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Josmyn Peckledon''', sometimes known as '''Peck''', is a squire and member of [[House Peckledon]]. In [[A Feast for Crows]] he rides with [[Jaime Lannister]] as his squire. He is fifteen.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], Josmyn killed two knights, wounded a third and captured two more. For his efforts the crown awarded him a sword, a suit of armor, a choice of any warhorse in the royal stables and knighthood when he comes of age.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Josmyn is among those that testify against [[Tyrion Lannister]] in his trial, witnessing that Tyrion had picked the chalice up and poured the last of its contents onto the floor.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> [[Jaime Lannister]] takes Josmyn as a squire when he rides for [[Riverrun]]. While at [[Darry]], Jaime urges him to take [[Pia]] as a lover, if she will have him, though he commands him to be kind to her.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; By the time they reach [[Riverrun]], Peck and Pia are regularly having sex.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Peckledon, Josmyn]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Peckledon, Josmyn]]<br /> [[fr:Josmyn Dombecq]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Josmyn_Peckledon&diff=20293 2010-09-28T13:18:13Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Josmyn Peckledon<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Peck<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Peckledon]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Josmyn Peckledon''', sometimes known as '''Peck''', is a squire and member of [[House Peckledon]]. In [[A Feast for Crows]] he rides with [[Jaime Lannister]] as his squire. He is fifteen.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], Josmyn killed two knights, wounded a third and captured two more. For his efforts the crown awarded him a sword, a suit of armor, a choice of any warhorse in the royal stables and knighthood when he comes of age.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 65|Chapter 65]], Sansa&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Josmyn is among those that testify against Tyrion in his trial, witnessing that Tyrion had picked the chalice up and poured the last of its contents onto the floor.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> [[Jaime Lannister]] takes Josmyn as a squire when he rides for [[Riverrun]]. While at [[Darry]], Jaime urges him to take [[Pia]] as a lover, if she will have him, though he commands him to be kind to her.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; By the time they reach [[Riverrun]], Peck and Pia are regularly having sex.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Peckledon, Josmyn]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Peckledon, Josmyn]]<br /> [[fr:Josmyn Dombecq]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Pia&diff=20292 2010-09-28T13:13:47Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Pia<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Pretty Pia<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Whent]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Pia''', also known as '''Pretty Pia''', is a servant at [[Harrenhal]]. She serves in the buttery. She was sworn to [[House Whent]] and has a reputation for promiscuity. As of [[A Feast for Crows]] she is riding with [[Jaime Lannister]].<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> When [[Tywin Lannister]] takes the Harrenhal, Pia sleeps with many of his knights. After the castle is surrendered to Lord [[Roose Bolton]], he sets up stocks near the bear pit and puts all the women who slept with [[House Lannister|Lannister]] armsmen, including Pia, and locks them up for any man to use.<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Pia is sent from the dungeons to [[Jaime Lannister]]'s bedchamber by [[Qyburn]] as he recovers in Harrenhal after losing his sword hand. She mentions that as a little girl she witnessed him being raised to the [[Kingsguard]], and that she has long fantasized about him. Nonetheless, he sends her away.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> When Jaime returns to Harrenhal, Pia is one of only three of [[Shella Whent|Lady Whent]]'s servants remaining in the castle, and not nearly so pretty as she had been; for speaking when [[Gregor Clegane]] wanted silence, Ser Gregor smashed her face in with a mailed fist, breaking her nose and many of her teeth.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 27|Chapter 27]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; When the godly Ser [[Bonifer Hasty]] is named by Jaime as temporary governor of Harrenhal, he tells Jaime that he wants Pia gone from the castle, not wanting her tempting his men by flaunting her &quot;parts&quot;.&lt;ref&gt;ibid&lt;/ref&gt; Jaime agrees to take her into his entourage as a washer woman.<br /> <br /> While at [[Darry]], Jaime urges his squire [[Josmyn Peckledon]] to take Pia as a lover, if she will have him, though he commands him to be kind to her.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; By the time they reach [[Riverrun]], Peck and Pia are regularly having sex.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 33|Chapter 33]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References and Sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Smallfolk]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Riverlands]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Pia]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Jaime_Lannister&diff=20291 2010-09-28T11:32:16Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Game of Thrones */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Jaime Lannister<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Kingslayer&lt;br&gt;the Lion of Lannister<br /> | Title = Lord Commander of the Kingsguard<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Lannister]]&lt;br&gt;the [[Kingsguard]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Casterly Rock]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[266 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death = <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] &lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt; [[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt; [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms = [[File:House Lannister.png|50px]] [[File:Kingsguard.PNG|50px]]<br /> }}<br /> '''Jaime Lannister''', known as the '''Kingslayer''', is the second child and first-born son of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]] and his wife Lady [[Joanna Lannister|Joanna]]. Raised to the [[Kingsguard]] of the Mad King [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] at the age of fifteen, Jaime was the youngest member of the order in history.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; He earned his nickname when he slew King Aerys at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], page 45, Jon&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For most of their lives, Jaime has participated in an incestuous relationship with his twin sister [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]]. He has fathered three children by her: [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]], and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], though the realm believes their father to be Cersei's husband, [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt; <br /> <br /> In [[A Storm of Swords]] Jaime becomes a [[POV Character]].<br /> <br /> ==History== <br /> ===Early Years===<br /> Jaime and his older twin sister [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] were inseparable in their early childhood, going as far as to experiment together in a sexual manner at a young age. During one of these encounters, they were caught by a servant who informed their mother. Jaime's bedchamber was immediately moved to the other side of the castle, and both twins were told never to do anything like that ever again.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], page 194, Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Cersei&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At age nine, he lost his mother, who died birthing his younger brother [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]. Even though Tyrion is a malformed dwarf, Jaime seems to show genuine love towards him as a brother.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], page 79, Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At the age of eleven, Jaime was sent to [[Crakehall]] to become a squire for Ser [[Sumner Crakehall]]. Two years later, while still a squire, he won his first tourney melee.<br /> <br /> ===Raised to Knighthood===<br /> At the age of fifteen, Jaime was knighted on the battlefield by Ser [[Arthur Dayne]] during the campaign against the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; He later stopped at [[King's Landing]] to visit his sister, from whom he had been separated for years. It was there that Cersei told him that Lord Tywin intended to marry him to [[Lysa Tully]], second daughter of Lord [[Hoster Tully]] of [[Riverrun]]. Cersei suggested that Jaime become a member of the [[Kingsguard]] instead, replacing the recently deceased Ser [[Harlan Grandison]], to be close to her and free himself of the unwanted marriage to Lysa. After a night of passionate sex he gave his consent to Cersei's plan.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A moon's turn later, Jaime was raised to the Kingsguard at a ceremony at [[Harrenhal]] by Ser [[Gerold Hightower]], making him the youngest ever to be raised to the order.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; That night, however, [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]] soured the honor by sending him back to King's Landing to guard [[Rhaella Targaryen|Queen Rhaella]] and [[Viserys Targaryen|Prince Viserys]], depriving him of the chance to participate in Lord Whent's tourney. Jaime realized then that the King had only chosen him for the Kingsguard as a slight against Lord Tywin, of whom Aerys was insanely jealous, to rob him of his heir.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Furthermore, the plan failed to bring Jaime and Cersei closer together, as they had intended, when Lord Tywin, furious at the turn of events, resigned the Handship and returned with his family, including Cersei, back to Casterly Rock. Jaime remained at court, guarding the King.<br /> <br /> ===Kingsguard===<br /> During Jaime's time in the Kingsguard, Aerys's growing insanity became more and more clear, and Jaime found himself conflicted and troubled by many of the King's actions. One night, he and [[Jonothor Darry|Jon Darry]] stood guard outside Queen Rhaella's bedchamber while Aerys raped and ravaged her. Jaime commented to Darry that they were sworn to protect the Queen as well, to which Darry replied &quot;We are, but not from him.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; He had a similar reaction to the execution of [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]] and [[Rickard Stark]], and was reminded by Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] that he swore a vow to guard the king, not to judge him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Jaime coped with much of Aerys's cruelty by &quot;going away inside&quot;, advice he would later pass on to his son, Tommen, as a way to deal with a harsh reality.<br /> <br /> As [[Robert's Rebellion]] grew, Aerys refused to let Jaime join the royal army, instead keeping him in King's Landing to be used as a potential hostage against Lord Tywin, who had yet to choose a side in the conflict.<br /> <br /> When it became apparent that the rebellion might be successful and that King's Landing might be lost, Aerys devised a plan with the help of his chief Pyromancers that involved placing caches of [[wildfire]] all throughout the city. The plan was to burn the entire city to the ground rather than lose it to Robert. His new Hand, [[Qarlton Chelsted]], who had been elevated to the position after the exile of both previous Hands Lord [[Owen Merryweather]]'s and [[Jon Connington]], confronted Aerys about his plan, eventually removing his chain of office in protest and flinging it to the floor. For that, Aerys burned him alive, and raised his favorite pyromancer [[Rossart]] to the Handship. All the while, Jaime guarded the King, learning the details of his plan and keeping his secrets.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===The Kingslayer===<br /> It was the [[Battle of the Trident]] that roused Lord Tywin to act. He marched his armies to the gates of King's Landing, pleading for entry. Though [[Varys]] called Lord Tywin a traitor, King Aerys heeded the advice of Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] and opened his gates to Lord Tywin and his army. Once inside, Tywin betrayed Aerys and began the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. In response, Aerys commanded Jaime to bring him his father's head. Instead Jaime returned to the Iron Throne, slaying Rossart on the way, who he believed to be carrying orders to destroy the city. Jaime then slew Aerys, to prevent his message from reaching another pyromancer.<br /> <br /> Jaime took a seat on the Iron Throne itself, and moments later Lord Tywin's men, led by Ser [[Elys Westerling]] and Lord [[Roland Crakehall]], came into the hall and saw what Jaime had done. They asked him who would be proclaimed as King, but Jaime had no opinion. Jaime stayed on the throne, and was seated there when [[Eddard Stark]] rode into the hall with his men to claim the throne for [[Robert Baratheon]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> In the following days, Jaime secretly hunted down and killed the two other pyromancers ([[Belis]] and [[Garigus]]) involved in Aerys' plan. Jaime was pardoned by King Robert I Baratheon and continued to serve in his Kingsguard. Robert also gave him the name ''Kingslayer''.<br /> <br /> Though reviled by the realm for his betrayal, Jaime considers the slaying of Aerys to be his finest act. His true motivation for killing King Aerys remains unknown to the masses.<br /> <br /> ===Under King Robert===<br /> Though his sister Cersei was wed to Robert and made Queen, she and Jaime renewed their illicit relationship and continued it throughout Robert's reign. In the following years, Cersei would give birth to three children: [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]], and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]]. Though believed by the realm to be Robert's children, Jaime is the father of all three, and all three resemble their real parents.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> After the death of [[Jon Arryn]], King Robert travels north to visit Ned Stark at Winterfell and persuade him to become Jon's successor as Hand of the King. The king is accompanied by almost the whole court, among them Jaime and Cersei. <br /> <br /> While at Winterfell, Jaime and Cersei are caught having sex by [[Bran Stark]]. Bran is shocked and almost falls from the tower. Jaime pulls him up and then throws him out of the window, intending to kill him to keep the affair a secret. Bran survives but falls into a coma. <br /> <br /> Ned Stark accepts King Robert's invitation to be Hand, and begins investigating the death of Jon Arryn. In this investigation he discovers Jaime and Cersei's secret relationship by piecing together the fact that every time in history a Lannister wedded a Baratheon, they produced raven haired children. Instead Cersei's children; Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen are all fair-haired. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, [[Catelyn Stark]], Lady of [[Winterfell]], captures Jaime's brother Tyrion on suspicion of involvement in a botched assassination attempt on Bran Stark. Jaime and Lannister men attack Ned and his Northmen in the streets of King's Landing, leading to numerous deaths on both sides. Jaime then flees from King's Landing and joins his father.<br /> <br /> Jaime leads an army of Westermen against the River Lords, smashing [[Edmure Tully]]'s host at the Golden Tooth, and eventually besieging Riverrun. However [[Robb Stark]] leads a Northern army to the Riverlands to relieve Riverrun. Robb surprises the Lannister army at the [[Battle of the Camps]]. Although Jaime fights bravely and manages to kill the sons of Lord [[House Karstark|Rickard Karstark]] he is captured. Afterwards, Jaime is imprisoned in Riverrun. While there he becomes Lord Commander of the Kingsguard after Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] is dismissed.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> When Lord Tywin appoints Tyrion [[Hand of the King]], Tyrion promises to help free Jaime to gain Cersei's support. Tyrion's plan to free Jaime is unsuccessful. For breaking his word not to try to escape the Tullys transfer him to a dungeon. He is kept chained and malnourished. During this period Cersei takes their cousin [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] as her lover.<br /> <br /> While the War of the Five Kings rages around him, Jaime continues to be trapped in Riverrun. Negotiations for his release have led to nothing. Hand of the King Tyrion has sworn in open court to return the two girls for the return of Ser Jaime. Although Robb Stark has declined this exchange, and Eddard Stark has been executed, Catelyn longs for her daughters and together with [[Brienne of Tarth]] frees Jaime. <br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Brienne, Jaime, and his cousin [[Cleos Frey]] begin the journey towards King's Landing, evading recapture by Ser [[Robin Ryger]] and his party from Riverrun, through Brienne's ingenious tactic of dropping boulders and rocks onto the chasing ship. However, they cannot evade capture by the [[Brave Companions]] led by [[Vargo Hoat]], who have betrayed Lord Tywin and now serve the newly crowned King Robb Stark.<br /> <br /> Vargo Hoat suspects that his superior, [[Roose Bolton]], is thinking about going over to the Lannisters. To prevent this he orders [[Zollo the Fat|one of his men]] to chop Jaime's sword hand off, thinking that the blame will fall on Bolton.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For Jaime, the loss of his hand and with it his fighting ability destroys everything that he was. He falls into a deep depression and loses the will to live. Brienne who has been taken prionner with Jaime, reminds him that he has something to live for, namely, for his family and for revenge. While they are held at [[Harrenhal]] they share a bath in the bathhouse. Jaime divulges to Brienne the events surrounding the Sack of Kings Landing, including Aerys's wildfire plot. Later, at dinner, Lord Bolton hints that he will free Jaime as long as Jaime absolve him of the blame for the loss of his hand. Jaime agrees, and Lord Bolton orders [[Walton|Steelshanks Walton]] to escort him to Kingslanding. Brienne is to remain behind as Lord Vargo's prize.<br /> <br /> Bolton leaves to join King Rob and Walton begin the journey to Kings Landing with Jaime and fallen maester, [[Qyburn]]. The latter's task is to keep Jaime healthy. When sleeping on a weirwood stump, Jaime has a dream about Brienne. Moved by this he goes back to Harrenhal and rescues Brienne from Vargo Hoat.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> As the party arrives at the castle in King's Landing they run into Ser [[Loras Tyrell]]. Loras accuses Brienne of murdering Renly Baratheon. Again Jaime comes to her rescues and has Brienne arrested rather than allowing Loras to kill her. He then proceeds to the sept to see Cersei. Cersei is morning for their son Joffrey, who has died, and whose corpse is being prepared for its funeral. Undaunted by this Cersei and Jaime have sex in front of Joffrey's corpse.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 62|Chapter 62]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> This turns out to be the last time that he and Cersei share intimate relations as their relationship begins to fall apart. Jaime is changed by his experiences. He quarrels with his father and refuses to resign from the Kingsguard. He passes the Valyrian sword [[Oathkeeper]], given to him by Tywin, on to Brienne and orders her keep Sansa Stark safe from Cersei and all those that would turn her in for the reward posted by Cersei.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 72|Chapter 72]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Tyrion, who knows that Joffrey was in fact his son and not Robert's, is accused of poisoning Joffrey. When both trial by words and by battle failed Tyrion, Jaime still does not believe that Tyrion is the murderer. He forces Lord Varys to arrange Tyrions escape. During the escape Jaime confesses him an old sin. <br /> <br /> Years ago Jaime had told him that Tysha, the woman Tyrion had secretly married was in fact a whore hired by Jaime. Their father had the woman raped by his soldiers and by Tyrion himself to teach them a lesson. But in fact Tysha was the crofter's daughter as she claimed to be and had loved Tyrion genuinely. <br /> <br /> Incensed at this revelation, Tyrion hits Jaime, and (falsely) claims responsibility for the murder of Joffrey. As a final revenge he reveals that the truth about Cersei's sexual escapades with Lancel and [[Osmund Kettleblack]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 77|Chapter 77]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Tyrion then leaves Jaime and, unknown to Jaime, visits Tywin to murder him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 77|Chapter 77]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> Following the murder of his father by his brother Tyrion, Jaime remains in King's Landing and stands vigil over Tywin. During the night, Cersei comes to him and pleads for him to become the King's Hand. He refuses and Cersei leaves angrily, stating she was a fool for ever having loved him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Following the funeral, Jaime, on Cersei's command, leaves King's Landing with the intention of lifting the siege on Riverrun. <br /> <br /> During the journey, Jaime spars with Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] during the nights, in order to train himself how to fight left-handed. Along the way he stops at Harrenhal, where he installs Ser [[Bonifer Hasty]] as castellan and releases the few prisoners kept there, including [[Wylis Manderly]]. He also stops at [[Darry]] where his cousin, Lancel, confesses to having slept with Cersei.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 29|Chapter 29]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Soon after, Jaime arrives at Riverrun. He holds a parlay with [[Brynden Tully]], who is holding the castle, but is unsuccessful in convincing him to release the castle. He then speaks with [[Edmure Tully]], the current Lord of Riverrun, who is held prisoner by the besieging forces. Jaime tells Edmure that he is to be released and returned to Riverrun. If he yields the castle, the garrison will be spared and all that wish to join the [[Night's Watch]] will be allowed to do so. If he does not surrender, the castle will be sacked and burned, and Jaime will kill Edmure's child as soon as his wife gives birth.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Edmure decides to yield the castle and is taken to [[Casterly Rock]] as a prisoner. However, Brynden escapes by swimming under the Water Gate at night. Jaime is furious at this and sends some of his men to find him but they are unsuccessful.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Soon after, Jaime receives a letter from Cersei asking for help. Cersei has been imprisoned by the High Septon and is to go on trial. Cersei requests Jaime as her champion in a potential trial-by-combat. Jaime does not reply to the letter and order it to be burned.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Appearance ==<br /> <br /> Jaime is a tall man, with golden hair. He has &quot;flashing green eyes and a smile that cut like a knife.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], page 45, Jon&lt;/ref&gt; He is widely considered to be beautiful.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Lannister tree}}<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> *''There are no men like me. There's only me.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;''<br /> *''The things I do for love.''&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], page 75, Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:House Lannister]] <br /> [[Category:Members of the Kingsguard|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[fr:Jaime Lannister]]<br /> [[ru:Джейме Ланнистер]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Lyanna_Stark&diff=20290 2010-09-28T11:20:50Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Lyanna Stark<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = <br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[268 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[Tower of Joy]]<br /> | Date_of_Death = [[284 AL]]<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Lyanna Stark''' was a younger sister to Lord [[Eddard Stark]] and was betrothed to Ned's childhood friend [[Robert Baratheon]] who was very much in love with her.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt; She was known for being willful and headstrong, and good on a horse.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt; Her kidnapping at the hands of [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] was a primary impetus for [[Robert's Rebellion]].<br /> <br /> After the sack of [[King's Landing]] and the death of [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]], Ned rode to the [[Tower of Joy]] in the mountains of [[Dorne]], with six companions, and found the three final loyalist members of the [[Kingsguard]] - Ser [[Arthur Dayne]], Ser [[Oswell Whent]], and Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] - guarding it. They fought, and only Ned and [[Howland Reed]] survived. Ned found Lyanna inside the tower, dying.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Prior to her death she extracted a promise, its contents as yet unrevealed, from Ned.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 35|Chapter 35]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt; Her final words were &quot;Promise me, Ned&quot;, a phrase that haunts her brother for the rest of his life.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Ned's daughter [[Arya Stark|Arya]] is often compared to Lyanna in terms of appearance and personality.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 22|Chapter 22]], Arya&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Template:Stark_tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Lyanna is described as beautiful, with the dark hair that characterizes the Stark appearance.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Noblewomen|Stark, Lyanna]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North|Stark, Lyanna]]<br /> [[Category:House Stark]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Lyanna Stark]]<br /> [[ru:Лианна_Старк]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Jaime_Lannister&diff=16934 2010-07-06T23:09:36Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* Kingsguard */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Jaime Lannister<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Kingslayer&lt;br&gt;the Lion of Lannister<br /> | Title = Lord Commander of the Kingsguard<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Lannister]]&lt;br&gt;the [[Kingsguard]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Casterly Rock]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[266 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death = <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] &lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt; [[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt; [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms = [[File:House Lannister.png|50px]] [[File:Kingsguard.PNG|50px]]<br /> }}<br /> '''Jaime Lannister''', known as the '''Kingslayer''', is the second child and first-born son of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]] and his wife Lady [[Joanna Lannister|Joanna]]. Raised to the [[Kingsguard]] of the Mad King [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] at the age of fifteen, Jaime was the youngest member of the order in history&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;. He earned his nickname when he slew King Aerys at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], page 45, Jon&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For most of their lives, Jaime has participated in an incestuous relationship with his twin sister [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]]. He has fathered three children by her: [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]], and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;, though the realm believes their father to be Cersei's husband, [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]. <br /> <br /> In [[A Storm of Swords]] Jaime becomes a [[POV Character]].<br /> <br /> ==History== <br /> ===Early Years===<br /> Jaime and his older twin sister [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] were inseparable in their early childhood, going as far as to experiment together in a sexual manner at a young age. During one of these encounters, they were caught by a servant who informed their mother. Jaime's bedchamber was immediately moved to the other side of the castle, and both twins were told never to do anything like that ever again.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], page 194, Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Cersei&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At age nine, he lost his mother, who died birthing his younger brother [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]. Even though Tyrion is a malformed dwarf, Jaime seems to show genuine love towards him as a brother.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], page 79, Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At the age of eleven, Jaime was sent to [[Crakehall]] to become a squire for Ser [[Sumner Crakehall]]. Two years later, while still a squire, he won his first tourney melee.<br /> <br /> ===Raised to Knighthood===<br /> At the age of fifteen, Jaime was knighted on the battlefield by Ser [[Arthur Dayne]] during the campaign against the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; He later stopped at [[King's Landing]] to visit his sister, from whom he had been separated for years. It was there that Cersei told him that Lord Tywin intended to marry him to [[Lysa Tully]], second daughter of Lord [[Hoster Tully]] of [[Riverrun]]. Cersei suggested that Jaime become a member of the [[Kingsguard]] instead, replacing the recently deceased Ser [[Harlan Grandison]], to be close to her and free himself of the unwanted marriage to Lysa. After a night of passionate sex he gave his consent to Cersei's plan.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A moon's turn later, Jaime was raised to the Kingsguard at a ceremony at [[Harrenhal]] by Ser [[Gerold Hightower]], making him the youngest ever to be raised to the order&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;. That night, however, [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]] soured the honor by sending him back to King's Landing to guard [[Rhaella Targaryen|Queen Rhaella]] and [[Viserys Targaryen|Prince Viserys]], depriving him of the chance to participate in Lord Whent's tourney. Jaime realized then that the King had only chosen him for the Kingsguard as a slight against Lord Tywin, of whom Aerys was insanely jealous, to rob him of his heir.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Furthermore, the plan failed to bring Jaime and Cersei closer together, as they had intended, when Lord Tywin, furious at the turn of events, resigned the Handship and returned with his family, including Cersei, back to Casterly Rock. Jaime remained at court, guarding the King.<br /> <br /> ===Kingsguard===<br /> During Jaime's time in the Kingsguard, Aerys's growing insanity became more and more clear, and Jaime found himself conflicted and troubled by many of the King's actions. One night, he and [[Jon Darry]] stood guard outside Queen Rhaella's bedchamber while Aerys raped and ravaged her. Jaime commented to Darry that they were sworn to protect the Queen as well, to which Darry replied &quot;We are, but not from him.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; He had a similar reaction to the execution of [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]] and [[Rickard Stark]], and was reminded by Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] that he swore a vow to guard the king, not to judge him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Jaime coped with much of Aerys's cruelty by &quot;going away inside&quot;, advice he would later pass on to his son, Tommen, as a way to deal with a harsh reality.<br /> <br /> As [[Robert's Rebellion]] grew, Aerys refused to let Jaime join the royal army, instead keeping him in King's Landing to be used as a potential hostage against Lord Tywin, who had yet to choose a side in the conflict.<br /> <br /> When it became apparent that the rebellion might be successful and that King's Landing might be lost, Aerys devised a plan with the help of his chief Pyromancers that involved placing caches of [[wildfire]] all throughout the city. The plan was to burn the entire city to the ground rather than lose it to Robert. His new Hand, [[Qarlton Chelsted]], who had been elevated to the position after the exile of both previous Hands Lord [[Owen Merryweather]]'s and [[Jon Connington]], confronted Aerys about his plan, eventually removing his chain of office in protest and flinging it to the floor. For that, Aerys burned him alive, and raised his favorite pyromancer [[Rossart]] to the Handship. All the while, Jaime guarded the King, learning the details of his plan and keeping his secrets.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===The Kingslayer===<br /> It was the [[Battle of the Trident]] that roused Lord Tywin to act. He marched his armies to the gates of King's Landing, pleading for entry. Though [[Varys]] called Lord Tywin a traitor, King Aerys heeded the advice of [[Grand Maester Pycelle]] and opened his gates to Lord Tywin and his army. Once inside, Tywin betrayed Aerys and began the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. In response, Aerys commanded Jaime to bring him his father's head. Instead Jaime returned to the Iron Throne, slaying Rossart on the way, who he believed to be carrying orders to destroy the city. Jaime then slew Aerys, to prevent his message from reaching another pyromancer.<br /> <br /> Jaime took a seat on the Iron Throne itself, and moments later Lord Tywin's men, led by Ser [[Elys Westerling]] and Lord [[Roland Crakehall]], came into the hall and saw what Jaime had done. They asked him who would be proclaimed as King, but Jaime had no opinion. Jaime stayed on the throne, and was seated there when [[Eddard Stark]] rode into the hall with his men to claim the throne for [[Robert Baratheon]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> In the following days, Jaime secretly hunted down and killed the two other pyromancers ([[Belis]] and [[Garigus]]) involved in Aerys' plan. Jaime was pardoned by King Robert I Baratheon and continued to serve in his Kingsguard. Robert also gave him the name ''Kingslayer''.<br /> <br /> Though reviled by the realm for his betrayal, Jaime considers the slaying of Aerys to be his finest act. His true motivation for killing King Aerys remains unknown to the masses.<br /> <br /> ===Under King Robert===<br /> Though his sister Cersei was wed to Robert and made Queen, she and Jaime renewed their illicit relationship and continued it throughout Robert's reign. In the following years, Cersei would give birth to three children: [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]], and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]]. Though believed by the realm to be Robert's children, Jaime is the father of all three, and all three resemble their real parents.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> After the death of [[Jon Arryn]], King Robert travels north to visit Ned Stark at Winterfell and persuade him to become Jon's successor as Hand of the King. The king is accompanied by almost the whole court, among them Jaime and Cersei. <br /> <br /> While at Winterfell, Jaime and Cersei are caught having sex by [[Bran Stark]]. Bran is shocked and almost falls from the tower. Jaime pulls him up and then throws him out of the window, intending to kill him to keep the affair a secret. Bran survives but falls into a coma. <br /> <br /> Ned Stark accepts King Robert's invitation to be Hand, and begins investigating the death of Jon Arryn. In this investigation he discovers Jaime and Cersei's secret relationship by piecing together the fact that every time in history a Lannister wedded a Baratheon, they produced raven haired children. Instead Cersei's children; Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen are all fair-haired. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, [[Catelyn Stark]], Lady of [[Winterfell]], captures Jaime's brother Tyrion on suspicion of involvement in a botched assassination attempt on Bran Stark. Jaime and Lannister men attack Ned and his Northmen in the streets of King's Landing, leading to numerous deaths on both sides. Jaime then flees from King's Landing and joins his father.<br /> <br /> Jaime leads an army of Westermen against the River Lords, smashing [[Edmure Tully]]'s host at the Golden Tooth, and eventually besieging Riverrun. However [[Robb Stark]] leads a Northern army to the Riverlands to relieve Riverrun. Robb surprises the Lannister army at the [[Battle of the Camps]]. Although Jaime fights bravely and manages to kill the sons of Lord [[House Karstark|Rickard Karstark]] he is captured. Afterwards, Jaime is imprisoned in Riverrun. While there he becomes Lord Commander of the Kingsguard after Ser Barristan the Bold is dismissed.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> When Lord Tywin appoints Tyrion [[Hand of the King]], Tyrion promises to help free Jaime to gain Cersei's support. Tyrion's plan to free Jaime is unsuccessful. For breaking his word not to try to escape the Tullys transfer him to a dungeon. He is kept chained and malnourished. During this period Cersei takes their cousin [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] as her lover.<br /> <br /> While the War of the Five Kings rages around him, Jaime continues to be trapped in Riverrun. Negotiations for his release have led to nothing. Hand of the King Tyrion has sworn in open court to return the two girls for the return of Ser Jaime. Although Robb Stark has declined this exchange, and Eddard Stark has been executed, Catelyn longs for her daughters and together with [[Brienne of Tarth]] frees Jaime. <br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Brienne, Jaime, and his cousin [[Cleos Frey]] begin the journey towards King's Landing, evading recapture by Ser [[Robin Ryger]] and his party from Riverrun, through Brienne's ingenious tactic of dropping boulders and rocks onto the chasing ship. However, they cannot evade capture by the [[Brave Companions]] led by [[Vargo Hoat]], who have betrayed Lord Tywin and now serve the newly crowned King Robb Stark.<br /> <br /> Vargo Hoat suspects that his superior, [[Roose Bolton]], is thinking about going over to the Lannisters. To prevent this he orders [[Zollo the Fat|one of his men]] to chop Jaime's sword hand off, thinking that the blame will fall on Bolton.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For Jaime, the loss of his hand and with it his fighting ability destroys everything that he was. He falls into a deep depression and loses the will to live. Brienne who has been taken prionner with Jaime, reminds him that he has something to live for, namely, for his family and for revenge. While they are held at [[Harrenhal]] they share a bath in the bathhouse. Jaime divulges to Brienne the events surrounding the Sack of Kings Landing, including Aerys's wildfire plot. Later, at dinner, Lord Bolton hints that he will free Jaime as long as Jaime absolve him of the blame for the loss of his hand. Jaime agrees, and Lord Bolton orders [[Steelshanks Walton]] to escort him to Kingslanding. Brienne is to remain behind as Lord Vargo's prize.<br /> <br /> Bolton leaves to join King Rob and Walton begin the journey to Kings Landing with Jaime and fallen maester, [[Qyburn]]. The latter's task is to keep Jaime healthy. When sleeping on a weirwood stump, Jaime has a dream about Brienne. Moved by this he goes back to Harrenhal and rescues Brienne from Vargo Hoat.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> As the party arrives at the castle in King's Landing they run into Ser [[Loras Tyrell]]. Loras accuses Brienne of murdering Renly Baratheon. Again Jaime comes to her rescues and has Brienne arrested rather than allowing Loras to kill her. He then proceeds to the sept to see Cersei. Cersei is morning for their son Joffrey, who has died, and whose corpse is being prepared for its funeral. Undaunted by this Cersei and Jaime have sex in front of Joffrey's corpse.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 62|Chapter 62]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> This turns out to be the last time that he and Cersei share intimate relations as their relationship begins to fall apart. Jaime is changed by his experiences. He quarrels with his father and refuses to resign from the Kingsguard. He passes the Valyrian sword [[Oathkeeper]], given to him by Tywin, on to Brienne and orders her keep Sansa Stark safe from Cersei and all those that would turn her in for the reward posted by Cersei.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 72|Chapter 72]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Tyrion, who knows that Joffrey was in fact his son and not Robert's, is accused of poisoning Joffrey. When both trial by words and by battle failed Tyrion, Jaime still does not believe that Tyrion is the murderer. He forces Lord Varys to arrange Tyrions escape. During the escape Jaime confesses him an old sin. <br /> <br /> Years ago Jaime had told him that Tysha, the woman Tyrion had secretly married was in fact a whore hired by Jaime. Their father had the woman raped by his soldiers and by Tyrion himself to teach them a lesson. But in fact Tysha was the crofter's daughter as she claimed to be and had loved Tyrion genuinely. <br /> <br /> Incensed at this revelation, Tyrion hits Jaime, and (falsely) claims responsibility for the murder of Joffrey. As a final revenge he reveals that the truth about Cersei's sexual escapades with Lancel and [[Osmund Kettleblack]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 77|Chapter 77]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Tyrion then leaves Jaime and, unknown to Jaime, visits Tywin to murder him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 77|Chapter 77]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> Following the murder of his father by his brother Tyrion, Jaime remains in King's Landing and stands vigil over Tywin. During the night, Cersei comes to him and pleads for him to become the King's Hand. He refuses and Cersei leaves angrily, stating she was a fool for ever having loved him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Following the funeral, Jaime, on Cersei's command, leaves King's Landing with the intention of lifting the siege on Riverrun. <br /> <br /> During the journey, Jaime spars with Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] during the nights, in order to train himself how to fight left-handed. Along the way he stops at Harrenhal, where he installs Ser [[Bonifer Hasty]] as castellan and releases the few prisoners kept there, including [[Wylis Manderly]]. He also stops at [[Darry]] where his cousin, Lancel, confesses to having slept with Cersei.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 29|Chapter 29]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Soon after, Jaime arrives at Riverrun. He holds a parlay with [[Brynden Tully]], who is holding the castle, but is unsuccessful in convincing him to release the castle. He then speaks with [[Edmure Tully]], the current Lord of Riverrun, who is held prisoner by the besieging forces. Jaime tells Edmure that he is to be released and returned to Riverrun. If he yields the castle, the garrison will be spared and all that wish to join the [[Night's Watch]] will be allowed to do so. If he does not surrender, the castle will be sacked and burned, and Jaime will kill Edmure's child as soon as his wife gives birth.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Edmure decides to yield the castle and is taken to [[Casterly Rock]] as a prisoner. However, Brynden escapes by swimming under the Water Gate at night. Jaime is furious at this and sends some of his men to find him but they are unsuccessful.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Soon after, Jaime receives a letter from Cersei asking for help. Cersei has been imprisoned by the High Septon and is to go on trial. Cersei requests Jaime as her champion in a potential trial-by-combat. Jaime does not reply to the letter and order it to be burned.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Appearance ==<br /> <br /> Jaime is a tall man, with golden hair. He has &quot;flashing green eyes and a smile that cut like a knife.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], page 45, Jon&lt;/ref&gt; He is widely considered to be beautiful.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Lannister tree}}<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> *''There are no men like me. There's only me.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;''<br /> *''The things I do for love.''&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], page 75, Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:House Lannister]] <br /> [[Category:Members of the Kingsguard|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[fr:Jaime Lannister]]<br /> [[ru:Джейме Ланнистер]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tywin_Lannister&diff=16933 2010-07-05T23:18:30Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Storm of Swords */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Tywin Lannister<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Lord of [[Casterly Rock]], Shield of [[Lannisport]], Warden of the West<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Lannister]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth = +/- [[242 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Tywin Lannister''' is Lord of Casterly Rock, Shield of Lannisport and Warden of the West. A calculating, ruthless, and controlling man, Tywin is one of the most powerful lords in [[Westeros]]. He is the father of [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]], [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], and [[Tyrion Lannister]]. He loves his children Jaime and Cersei, but despises Tyrion. This is partly because Tyrion is deformed, but also Tywin blames his son for causing his beloved wife [[Joanna Lannister|Joanna]]'s death, as well as shaming the family name with his frequent whoring.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Tywin is a tall, slender, broad-shouldered man in his fifties. He has kept his head shaved ever since he started going bald, but grows bushy golden side-whiskers out all the same. He has green eyes flecked with gold. In battle, he wears deep crimson armor highlighted with gold, with a cloth-of-gold cape.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> In his youth, Tywin watched his father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]] mishandle the Lannister fortunes and nearly ruin the family. After becoming lord of the house, Tywin managed to single-handedly restore the family honor and fortunes. He dedicates all his efforts to maintaining the Lannisters' prestige. <br /> <br /> Tywin was a powerful [[Hand of the King]] for a long time under [[Aerys II]] until Aerys' increasing paranoia and jealousy drove the two into several bitter disagreements. After Aerys refused to marry Cersei to his heir, Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], and raised Jaime to the [[Kingsguard]] without Tywin's permission, Tywin resigned the position of Hand and returned to his own lands. During [[Robert's Rebellion]] Tywin remained at [[Casterly Rock]], taking no side until after [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]'s decisive victory at the [[Battle of the Trident]]. After the battle, Tywin mustered his forces and rode for the capital of [[King's Landing]]. After Aerys was convinced that Tywin had come to aid him, he ordered the gates of the city opened. Tywin's forces brutally sacked the city while knights sworn to him slew Rhaegar's wife and children. After the rebellion, Tywin returned to [[Casterly Rock]] where he served as Lord and [[Warden of the West]].<br /> <br /> Though ruthless, Tywin Lannister was also an able and shrewd ruler who brought great prosperity during his tenures as the King's Hand. He was especially talented at the raising of funds, leading to a persistent jest that he must &quot;shit gold&quot;. His daughter Cersei once reminisced that the common folk cheered twice as loud for him as they did for their actual king, Mad Aerys II. Though his children also greatly respected him, none of them were ever able to conform to the paths he had laid out for them, a fact that caused many difficulties.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Game of Thrones===<br /> Believed to be responsible for hiring an assassin to murder [[Bran Stark]] while he lay in a coma, Tywin's son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] was encountered and arrested at the Inn of the Crossroads by [[Catelyn Tully]], the wife of [[Eddard Stark]]. She took him to her sister [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]], at The [[Eyrie]], for trial. Tywin saw his son's arrest as a kidnapping and a direct slight on his family's honor, and in response sent Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] and his men, disguised as brigands, to sack and pillage various villages and hamlets across the [[Riverlands]], Catelyn's home. These raids marked one of the seminal points in what was to become the [[War of the Five Kings]].<br /> <br /> Tywin's aim was to draw Eddard out of King's Landing, capture him, and exchange him for the freedom of his son. Eddard, however, had been injured in a skirmish on the streets of King's Landing with Tywin's son [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] and sent Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] in his stead. When Beric's forces reached the Mummer's Ford, soldiers of Tywin's and Gregor's attacked from all sides, routing Dondarrion's host. Dondarrion himself was mortally wounded, though he would be revived by [[Thoros of Myr]] and go on to form the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], which would continually harass the Lannister forces for the duration of the war.<br /> <br /> As the war gained momentum, Tywin's forces took the majority of the Riverlands, including Riverrun, before meeting their first real opposition in the [[Battle of the Green Fork]]. Just prior to the battle, Tyrion, having won his freedom from the Vale via trial by combat and earned the loyalty of many of the [[Mountain clans]] along the way, met up with his father. Tywin sent Tyrion and his clansmen into the battle on the left flank, believing the undisciplined men likely to rout, but giving the Northern commander, which Tywin believed to be the young and inexperienced [[Robb Stark]], a chance to over-commit and be annihilated. The clansmen did not rout, however, and the Northern commander was not Stark but instead the more cautious and experienced [[Roose Bolton]]. The battle was a Lannister victory, but it bought enough time for a separate Northern force, under Robb Stark's command, to cross the [[Trident]] at [[The Twins]] and retake Riverrun, capturing Tywin's other son [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] in the process.<br /> <br /> After the death of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Tywin had been named Hand of the King for his grandson [[Joffrey Baratheon]]. After the battle, he sent Tyrion to King's Landing to serve as Hand in his stead, and to prepare the city's defenses in anticipation of an attack from one or both of Robert's brothers [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] and [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]], both of whom had laid claim to the Iron Throne, while Tywin managed the war with the North and the Riverlands.<br /> <br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> The loss of Riverrun meant that Tywin was not able to pursue and destroy Roose Bolton's forces. Instead he marched south to [[Harrenhal]] while he pondered his next move. When Robb Stark marched from Riverrun and invaded the [[Westerlands]], smashing a new Lannister host being raised and trained by [[Stafford Lannister]] at [[Battle of Oxcross|Oxcross]] and turning his forces loose to scour the Westerlands, Tywin left Harrenhal and marched his forces West in pursuit. Robb's plan was to lead Tywin's army on a long chase across the Westerlands, bleeding his forces and living off of their lands. Instead, [[Edmure Tully]], who had been tasked with holding Riverrun, met Tywin's army in the field in the [[Battle of the Fords]].<br /> <br /> Tywin's forces were bloodied and thrown back, but the delay allowed word to reach Tywin that Stannis Baratheon had murdered his brother Renly and laid claim to the majority of his army, and that he was marching and sailing on King's Landing with an enormous force. Tywin turned his force Southeast on a forced march to King's Landing, and arrived just in time for the waning moments of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], where he was able to break and drive away the majority of Stannis' army, which had been on the cusp of victory, by taking them in the flank. Tywin's son Tyrion, who had done much for the city's defenses, was critically wounded in the fighting.<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Tywin's timely arrival at the Battle of the Blackwater allowed him to take the majority of the credit for the Lannister victory. Tywin assumed his official position as King Joffrey's Hand, while giving Tyrion, after his recovery, the position of Master of Coin, which Tyrion saw as a demotion and an insult. He arranged for Tyrion to be wed to [[Sansa Stark]], giving him claim over [[Winterfell]] and directly denying Tyrion's ambition to inherit [[Casterly Rock]]. He also made plans to find a suitor to marry his widowed daughter [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]], though they were never realized.<br /> <br /> After learning that Robb Stark had unexpectedly wed [[Jeyne Westerling]] and that [[House Westerling]] had gone over to the Starks, Tywin remained in communication, via raven, with Jeyne's mother [[Sybell Spicer]], as well as with [[Roose Bolton]], who had switched sides to the Lannisters after taking Harrenhal, and [[Walder Frey]], who saw Robb's marriage to Jeyne as an insult to his house, as it broke a marriage pact Robb had previously made to wed a Frey girl. The [[Red Wedding]] was the direct result of their correspondence, which saw Robb Stark betrayed and slain along with the vast majority of his host, effectively ending the war with House Lannister the victor.<br /> <br /> Not long after, King Joffrey was poisoned and died at the feast that followed his wedding to [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Tywin's son Tyrion was (falsely) accused of the crime, and Tywin agreed to be one of Tyrion's three judges, alongside [[Oberyn Martell]] and [[Mace Tyrell]], at his trial. When it became clear that he was going to be found guilty, Tyrion demanded trial by combat, and Oberyn Martell surprisingly volunteered to champion him. Tywin selected Ser Gregor Clegane to represent the crown. Gregor won the duel, slaying Oberyn, and Tyrion was thus found guilty.<br /> <br /> Awaiting his sentencing, however, Tyrion was freed from the Black Cells by his brother Jaime, who had made his way to King's Landing after being released from Riverrun by Catelyn. During his escape, Tyrion came upon a ladder that led directly into the Tower of the Hand, and climbed it straight into Tywin's residence, where he found and retrieved a crossbow. He also found his ex-whore [[Shae]] in Tywin's bed, wearing nothing but his father's golden chain of office. Tyrion strangled her to death with it. He then found Tywin in the privy, and brought up old, deep wounds regarding his onetime wife [[Tysha]], that Tywin had, many years back, made to be repeatedly raped as a sharp lesson to his son. Tywin remained belligerent, repeatedly calling her a &quot;whore&quot;, which Tyrion saw as the final insult and shot him in his bowels with the crossbow, killing him.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> Tywin married his cousin [[Joanna Lannister]]. They had three children; Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion. Joanna died when giving birth to Tyrion. It is an unexplained mystery why Tywin named his first son Jaime, after no one known, and gave the family-traditional-style name Tyrion to his deformed second son. <br /> {{Lannister tree}}<br /> <br /> ==References and sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Lannister}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:House Lannister]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Lannister, Tywin]]<br /> [[Category:Nobles|Lannister, Tywin]]<br /> [[fr:Tywin Lannister]]<br /> [[ru:Тайвин Ланнистер]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tywin_Lannister&diff=16931 2010-07-05T21:35:06Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Tywin Lannister<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Lord of [[Casterly Rock]], Shield of [[Lannisport]], Warden of the West<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Lannister]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth = +/- [[242 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Tywin Lannister''' is Lord of Casterly Rock, Shield of Lannisport and Warden of the West. A calculating, ruthless, and controlling man, Tywin is one of the most powerful lords in [[Westeros]]. He is the father of [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]], [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], and [[Tyrion Lannister]]. He loves his children Jaime and Cersei, but despises Tyrion. This is partly because Tyrion is deformed, but also Tywin blames his son for causing his beloved wife [[Joanna Lannister|Joanna]]'s death, as well as shaming the family name with his frequent whoring.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Tywin is a tall, slender, broad-shouldered man in his fifties. He has kept his head shaved ever since he started going bald, but grows bushy golden side-whiskers out all the same. He has green eyes flecked with gold. In battle, he wears deep crimson armor highlighted with gold, with a cloth-of-gold cape.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> In his youth, Tywin watched his father [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]] mishandle the Lannister fortunes and nearly ruin the family. After becoming lord of the house, Tywin managed to single-handedly restore the family honor and fortunes. He dedicates all his efforts to maintaining the Lannisters' prestige. <br /> <br /> Tywin was a powerful [[Hand of the King]] for a long time under [[Aerys II]] until Aerys' increasing paranoia and jealousy drove the two into several bitter disagreements. After Aerys refused to marry Cersei to his heir, Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], and raised Jaime to the [[Kingsguard]] without Tywin's permission, Tywin resigned the position of Hand and returned to his own lands. During [[Robert's Rebellion]] Tywin remained at [[Casterly Rock]], taking no side until after [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]'s decisive victory at the [[Battle of the Trident]]. After the battle, Tywin mustered his forces and rode for the capital of [[King's Landing]]. After Aerys was convinced that Tywin had come to aid him, he ordered the gates of the city opened. Tywin's forces brutally sacked the city while knights sworn to him slew Rhaegar's wife and children. After the rebellion, Tywin returned to [[Casterly Rock]] where he served as Lord and [[Warden of the West]].<br /> <br /> Though ruthless, Tywin Lannister was also an able and shrewd ruler who brought great prosperity during his tenures as the King's Hand. He was especially talented at the raising of funds, leading to a persistent jest that he must &quot;shit gold&quot;. His daughter Cersei once reminisced that the common folk cheered twice as loud for him as they did for their actual king, Mad Aerys II. Though his children also greatly respected him, none of them were ever able to conform to the paths he had laid out for them, a fact that caused many difficulties.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Game of Thrones===<br /> Believed to be responsible for hiring an assassin to murder [[Bran Stark]] while he lay in a coma, Tywin's son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] was encountered and arrested at the Inn of the Crossroads by [[Catelyn Tully]], the wife of [[Eddard Stark]]. She took him to her sister [[Lysa Tully|Lysa]], at The [[Eyrie]], for trial. Tywin saw his son's arrest as a kidnapping and a direct slight on his family's honor, and in response sent Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] and his men, disguised as brigands, to sack and pillage various villages and hamlets across the [[Riverlands]], Catelyn's home. These raids marked one of the seminal points in what was to become the [[War of the Five Kings]].<br /> <br /> Tywin's aim was to draw Eddard out of King's Landing, capture him, and exchange him for the freedom of his son. Eddard, however, had been injured in a skirmish on the streets of King's Landing with Tywin's son [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] and sent Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] in his stead. When Beric's forces reached the Mummer's Ford, soldiers of Tywin's and Gregor's attacked from all sides, routing Dondarrion's host. Dondarrion himself was mortally wounded, though he would be revived by [[Thoros of Myr]] and go on to form the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], which would continually harass the Lannister forces for the duration of the war.<br /> <br /> As the war gained momentum, Tywin's forces took the majority of the Riverlands, including Riverrun, before meeting their first real opposition in the [[Battle of the Green Fork]]. Just prior to the battle, Tyrion, having won his freedom from the Vale via trial by combat and earned the loyalty of many of the [[Mountain clans]] along the way, met up with his father. Tywin sent Tyrion and his clansmen into the battle on the left flank, believing the undisciplined men likely to rout, but giving the Northern commander, which Tywin believed to be the young and inexperienced [[Robb Stark]], a chance to over-commit and be annihilated. The clansmen did not rout, however, and the Northern commander was not Stark but instead the more cautious and experienced [[Roose Bolton]]. The battle was a Lannister victory, but it bought enough time for a separate Northern force, under Robb Stark's command, to cross the [[Trident]] at [[The Twins]] and retake Riverrun, capturing Tywin's other son [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] in the process.<br /> <br /> After the death of [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], Tywin had been named Hand of the King for his grandson [[Joffrey Baratheon]]. After the battle, he sent Tyrion to King's Landing to serve as Hand in his stead, and to prepare the city's defenses in anticipation of an attack from one or both of Robert's brothers [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] and [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]], both of whom had laid claim to the Iron Throne, while Tywin managed the war with the North and the Riverlands.<br /> <br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> The loss of Riverrun meant that Tywin was not able to pursue and destroy Roose Bolton's forces. Instead he marched south to [[Harrenhal]] while he pondered his next move. When Robb Stark marched from Riverrun and invaded the [[Westerlands]], smashing a new Lannister host being raised and trained by [[Stafford Lannister]] at [[Battle of Oxcross|Oxcross]] and turning his forces loose to scour the Westerlands, Tywin left Harrenhal and marched his forces West in pursuit. Robb's plan was to lead Tywin's army on a long chase across the Westerlands, bleeding his forces and living off of their lands. Instead, [[Edmure Tully]], who had been tasked with holding Riverrun, met Tywin's army in the field in the [[Battle of the Fords]].<br /> <br /> Tywin's forces were bloodied and thrown back, but the delay allowed word to reach Tywin that Stannis Baratheon had murdered his brother Renly and laid claim to the majority of his army, and that he was marching and sailing on King's Landing with an enormous force. Tywin turned his force Southeast on a forced march to King's Landing, and arrived just in time for the waning moments of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], where he was able to break and drive away the majority of Stannis' army, which had been on the cusp of victory, by taking them in the flank. Tywin's son Tyrion, who had done much for the city's defenses, was critically wounded in the fighting.<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Tywin's timely arrival at the Battle of the Blackwater allowed him to take the majority of the credit for the Lannister victory. Tywin assumed his official position as King Joffrey's Hand, while giving Tyrion, after his recovery, the position of Master of Coin, which Tyrion saw as a demotion and an insult. He also arranged for Tyrion to be wed to [[Sansa Stark]], giving him claim over [[Winterfell]] and directly denying Tyrion's ambition to inherit [[Casterly Rock]]. He also made plans to find a suitor to marry his widowed daughter [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]], though they were never realized.<br /> <br /> After learning that Robb Stark had unexpectedly wed [[Jeyne Westerling]] and that [[House Westerling]] had gone over to the Starks, Tywin remained in communication, via raven, with Jeyne's mother [[Sybell Spicer]], as well as with [[Roose Bolton]], who had switched sides to the Lannisters after taking Harrenhal, and [[Walder Frey]], who saw Robb's marriage to Jeyne as an insult to his house, as it broke a marriage pact Robb had previously made to wed a Frey girl. The [[Red Wedding]] was the direct result of their correspondence, which saw Robb Stark betrayed and slain along with the vast majority of his host, effectively ending the war with House Lannister the victor.<br /> <br /> Not long after, King Joffrey was poisoned and died at the feast that followed his wedding to [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Tywin's son Tyrion was (falsely) accused of the crime, and Tywin agreed to be one of Tyrion's three judges, alongside [[Oberyn Martell]] and [[Mace Tyrell]], at his trial. When it became clear that he was going to be found guilty, Tyrion demanded trial by combat, and Oberyn Martell surprisingly volunteered to champion him. Tywin selected Ser Gregor Clegane to represent the crown. Gregor won the duel, slaying Oberyn, and Tyrion was thus found guilty.<br /> <br /> Awaiting his sentencing, however, Tyrion was freed from the Black Cells by his brother Jaime, who had made his way to King's Landing after being released from Riverrun by Catelyn. During his escape, Tyrion came upon a ladder that led directly into the Tower of the Hand, and climbed it straight into Tywin's residence, where he found and retrieved a crossbow. He also found his ex-whore [[Shae]] in Tywin's bed, wearing nothing but his father's golden chain of office. Tyrion strangled her to death with it. He then found Tywin in the privy, and brought up old, deep wounds regarding his onetime wife [[Tysha]], that Tywin had, many years back, made to be repeatedly raped as a sharp lesson to his son. Tywin remained belligerent, repeatedly calling her a &quot;whore&quot;, which Tyrion saw as the final insult and shot him in his bowels with the crossbow, killing him.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> Tywin married his cousin [[Joanna Lannister]]. They had three children; Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion. Joanna died when giving birth to Tyrion. It is an unexplained mystery why Tywin named his first son Jaime, after no one known, and gave the family-traditional-style name Tyrion to his deformed second son. <br /> {{Lannister tree}}<br /> <br /> ==References and sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Lannister}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:House Lannister]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Lannister, Tywin]]<br /> [[Category:Nobles|Lannister, Tywin]]<br /> [[fr:Tywin Lannister]]<br /> [[ru:Тайвин Ланнистер]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Belis&diff=16930 2010-07-05T18:32:14Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Belis<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Wisdom<br /> | Allegiance = [[Alchemists' Guild]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books =<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Wisdom]] '''Belis''' was a member of the [[Alchemists' Guild]] of [[King's Landing]] under the reign of [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys II]]. With Wisdoms [[Rossart]] and [[Garigus]], he took part in the planned project of destruction of the capital prepared by the king when the [[Robert's Rebellion|war]] seemed to turn in disfavor of the loyalists. He was executed by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] a short time after the murder of Aerys.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Characters from the Crownlands]]<br /> [[fr:Belis]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Garigus&diff=16929 2010-07-05T18:31:57Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Garigus<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Wisdom<br /> | Allegiance = [[Alchemists' Guild]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books =<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Wisdom]] '''Garigus''' was a member of the [[Alchemists' Guild]] of [[King's Landing]] under the reign of [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys II]]. With Wisdoms [[Rossart]] and [[Belis]], he took part in the planned project of destruction of the capital prepared by the king when the [[Robert's Rebellion|war]] seemed to turn in disfavor of the loyalists. He was executed by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] a short time after the murder of Aerys.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Characters from the Crownlands]]<br /> [[fr:Garigus]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Garigus&diff=16928 2010-07-05T18:31:29Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Created page with &#039;{{Character | Character_name = Garigus | image = | image_caption = | Alias = | Title = Wisdom | Allegiance = Alchemists&#039; Guild | Race = | Culture = | Spou...&#039;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Garigus<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Wisdom<br /> | Allegiance = [[Alchemists' Guild]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books =<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[Wisdom]] '''Garigus''' was a member of the [[Alchemists' Guild]] of [[King's Landing]] under the reign of [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys II]]. With Wisdoms [[Rossart]] and [[Belis]], he took part in the planned project of destruction of the capital prepared by the king when the [[Robert`s Rebellion|war]] seemed to turn in disfavor of the loyalists. He was executed by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] a short time after the murder of Aerys.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Characters from the Crownlands]]<br /> [[fr:Garigus]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Jaime_Lannister&diff=16927 2010-07-05T16:28:11Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Major grammatical cleanup, clarifications, editing, and rewriting</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Jaime Lannister<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Kingslayer&lt;br&gt;the Lion of Lannister<br /> | Title = Lord Commander of the Kingsguard<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Lannister]]&lt;br&gt;the [[Kingsguard]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Westeros]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Casterly Rock]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[266 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death = <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] &lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt; [[A Storm of Swords]]&lt;br&gt; [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms = [[File:House Lannister.png|50px]] [[File:Kingsguard.PNG|50px]]<br /> }}<br /> '''Jaime Lannister''', known as the '''Kingslayer''', is the second child and first-born son of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]] and his wife Lady [[Joanna Lannister|Joanna]]. Raised to the [[Kingsguard]] of the Mad King [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys Targaryen]] at the age of fifteen, Jaime was the youngest member of the order in history&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;. He earned his nickname when he slew King Aerys at the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], page 45, Jon&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For most of their lives, Jaime has participated in an incestuous relationship with his twin sister [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]]. He has fathered three children by her: [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]], and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;, though the realm believes their father to be Cersei's husband, [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]. <br /> <br /> In [[A Storm of Swords]] Jaime becomes a [[POV Character]].<br /> <br /> ==History== <br /> ===Early Years===<br /> Jaime and his older twin sister [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] were inseparable in their early childhood, going as far as to experiment together in a sexual manner at a young age. During one of these encounters, they were caught by a servant who informed their mother. Jaime's bedchamber was immediately moved to the other side of the castle, and both twins were told never to do anything like that ever again.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], page 194, Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Cersei&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At age nine, he lost his mother, who died birthing his younger brother [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]. Even though Tyrion is a malformed dwarf, Jaime seems to show genuine love towards him as a brother.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], page 79, Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> At the age of eleven, Jaime was sent to [[Crakehall]] to become a squire for Ser [[Sumner Crakehall]]. Two years later, while still a squire, he won his first tourney melee.<br /> <br /> ===Raised to Knighthood===<br /> At the age of fifteen, Jaime was knighted on the battlefield by Ser [[Arthur Dayne]] during the campaign against the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; He later stopped at [[King's Landing]] to visit his sister, from whom he had been separated for years. It was there that Cersei told him that Lord Tywin intended to marry him to [[Lysa Tully]], second daughter of Lord [[Hoster Tully]] of [[Riverrun]]. Cersei suggested that Jaime become a member of the [[Kingsguard]] instead, replacing the recently deceased Ser [[Harlan Grandison]], to be close to her and free himself of the unwanted marriage to Lysa. After a night of passionate sex he gave his consent to Cersei's plan.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> A moon's turn later, Jaime was raised to the Kingsguard at a ceremony at [[Harrenhal]] by Ser [[Gerold Hightower]], making him the youngest ever to be raised to the order&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;. That night, however, [[Aerys II Targaryen|King Aerys]] soured the honor by sending him back to King's Landing to guard [[Rhaella Targaryen|Queen Rhaella]] and [[Viserys Targaryen|Prince Viserys]], depriving him of the chance to participate in Lord Whent's tourney. Jaime realized then that the King had only chosen him for the Kingsguard as a slight against Lord Tywin, of whom Aerys was insanely jealous, to rob him of his heir.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Furthermore, the plan failed to bring Jaime and Cersei closer together, as they had intended, when Lord Tywin, furious at the turn of events, resigned the Handship and returned with his family, including Cersei, back to Casterly Rock. Jaime remained at court, guarding the King.<br /> <br /> ===Kingsguard===<br /> During Jaime's time in the Kingsguard, Aerys's growing insanity became more and more clear, and Jaime found himself conflicted and troubled by many of the King's actions. One night, he and [[Jon Darry]] stood guard outside Queen Rhaella's bedchamber while Aerys raped and ravaged her. Jaime commented to Darry that they were sworn to protect the Queen as well, to which Darry replied &quot;We are, but not from him.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 16|Chapter 16]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; He had a similar reaction to the execution of [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]] and [[Rickard Stark]], and was reminded by Ser [[Gerold Hightower]] that he swore a vow to guard the king, not to judge him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Jaime coped with much of Aerys's cruelty by &quot;going away inside&quot;, advice he would later pass on to his son, Tommen, as a way to deal with a harsh reality.<br /> <br /> As [[Robert's Rebellion]] grew, Aerys refused to let Jaime join the royal army, instead keeping him in King's Landing to be used as a potential hostage against Lord Tywin, who had yet to choose a side in the conflict.<br /> <br /> When it became apparent that the rebellion might be successful and that King's Landing might be lost, Aerys devised a plan with the help of his chief Pyromancers that involved placing caches of [[wildfire]] all throughout the city. The plan was to burn the entire city to the ground rather than lose it to Robert. His new Hand, [[Qarlton Chelsted]], who had been elevated to the position after Lord [[Owen Merryweather]]'s exile, confronted Aerys about his plan, eventually removing his chain of office in protest and flinging it to the floor. For that, Aerys burned him alive, and raised his favorite pyromancer [[Rossart]] to the Handship. All the while, Jaime guarded the King, learning the details of his plan and keeping his secrets.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===The Kingslayer===<br /> It was the [[Battle of the Trident]] that roused Lord Tywin to act. He marched his armies to the gates of King's Landing, pleading for entry. Though [[Varys]] called Lord Tywin a traitor, King Aerys heeded the advice of [[Grand Maester Pycelle]] and opened his gates to Lord Tywin and his army. Once inside, Tywin betrayed Aerys and began the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. In response, Aerys commanded Jaime to bring him his father's head. Instead Jaime returned to the Iron Throne, slaying Rossart on the way, who he believed to be carrying orders to destroy the city. Jaime then slew Aerys, to prevent his message from reaching another pyromancer.<br /> <br /> Jaime took a seat on the Iron Throne itself, and moments later Lord Tywin's men, led by Ser [[Elys Westerling]] and Lord [[Roland Crakehall]], came into the hall and saw what Jaime had done. They asked him who would be proclaimed as King, but Jaime had no opinion. Jaime stayed on the throne, and was seated there when [[Eddard Stark]] rode into the hall with his men to claim the throne for [[Robert Baratheon]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], Eddard&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> In the following days, Jaime secretly hunted down and killed the two other pyromancers ([[Belis]] and [[Garigus]]) involved in Aerys' plan. Jaime was pardoned by King Robert I Baratheon and continued to serve in his Kingsguard. Robert also gave him the name ''Kingslayer''.<br /> <br /> Though reviled by the realm for his betrayal, Jaime considers the slaying of Aerys to be his finest act. His true motivation for killing King Aerys remains unknown to the masses.<br /> <br /> ===Under King Robert===<br /> Though his sister Cersei was wed to Robert and made Queen, she and Jaime renewed their illicit relationship and continued it throughout Robert's reign. In the following years, Cersei would give birth to three children: [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]], and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]]. Though believed by the realm to be Robert's children, Jaime is the father of all three, and all three resemble their real parents.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> After the death of [[Jon Arryn]], King Robert travels north to visit Ned Stark at Winterfell and persuade him to become Jon's successor as Hand of the King. The king is accompanied by almost the whole court, among them Jaime and Cersei. <br /> <br /> While at Winterfell, Jaime and Cersei are caught having sex by [[Bran Stark]]. Bran is shocked and almost falls from the tower. Jaime pulls him up and then throws him out of the window, intending to kill him to keep the affair a secret. Bran survives but falls into a coma. <br /> <br /> Ned Stark accepts King Robert's invitation to be Hand, and begins investigating the death of Jon Arryn. In this investigation he discovers Jaime and Cersei's secret relationship by piecing together the fact that every time in history a Lannister wedded a Baratheon, they produced raven haired children. Instead Cersei's children; Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen are all fair-haired. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, [[Catelyn Stark]], Lady of [[Winterfell]], captures Jaime's brother Tyrion on suspicion of involvement in a botched assassination attempt on Bran Stark. Jaime and Lannister men attack Ned and his Northmen in the streets of King's Landing, leading to numerous deaths on both sides. Jaime then flees from King's Landing and joins his father.<br /> <br /> Jaime leads an army of Westermen against the River Lords, smashing [[Edmure Tully]]'s host at the Golden Tooth, and eventually besieging Riverrun. However [[Robb Stark]] leads a Northern army to the Riverlands to relieve Riverrun. Robb surprises the Lannister army at the [[Battle of the Camps]]. Although Jaime fights bravely and manages to kill the sons of Lord [[House Karstark|Rickard Karstark]] he is captured. Afterwards, Jaime is imprisoned in Riverrun. While there he becomes Lord Commander of the Kingsguard after Ser Barristan the Bold is dismissed.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> When Lord Tywin appoints Tyrion [[Hand of the King]], Tyrion promises to help free Jaime to gain Cersei's support. Tyrion's plan to free Jaime is unsuccessful. For breaking his word not to try to escape the Tullys transfer him to a dungeon. He is kept chained and malnourished. During this period Cersei takes their cousin [[Lancel Lannister|Lancel]] as her lover.<br /> <br /> While the War of the Five Kings rages around him, Jaime continues to be trapped in Riverrun. Negotiations for his release have led to nothing. Hand of the King Tyrion has sworn in open court to return the two girls for the return of Ser Jaime. Although Robb Stark has declined this exchange, and Eddard Stark has been executed, Catelyn longs for her daughters and together with [[Brienne of Tarth]] frees Jaime. <br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Brienne, Jaime, and his cousin [[Cleos Frey]] begin the journey towards King's Landing, evading recapture by Ser [[Robin Ryger]] and his party from Riverrun, through Brienne's ingenious tactic of dropping boulders and rocks onto the chasing ship. However, they cannot evade capture by the [[Brave Companions]] led by [[Vargo Hoat]], who have betrayed Lord Tywin and now serve the newly crowned King Robb Stark.<br /> <br /> Vargo Hoat suspects that his superior, [[Roose Bolton]], is thinking about going over to the Lannisters. To prevent this he orders [[Zollo the Fat|one of his men]] to chop Jaime's sword hand off, thinking that the blame will fall on Bolton.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For Jaime, the loss of his hand and with it his fighting ability destroys everything that he was. He falls into a deep depression and loses the will to live. Brienne who has been taken prionner with Jaime, reminds him that he has something to live for, namely, for his family and for revenge. While they are held at [[Harrenhal]] they share a bath in the bathhouse. Jaime divulges to Brienne the events surrounding the Sack of Kings Landing, including Aerys's wildfire plot. Later, at dinner, Lord Bolton hints that he will free Jaime as long as Jaime absolve him of the blame for the loss of his hand. Jaime agrees, and Lord Bolton orders [[Steelshanks Walton]] to escort him to Kingslanding. Brienne is to remain behind as Lord Vargo's prize.<br /> <br /> Bolton leaves to join King Rob and Walton begin the journey to Kings Landing with Jaime and fallen maester, [[Qyburn]]. The latter's task is to keep Jaime healthy. When sleeping on a weirwood stump, Jaime has a dream about Brienne. Moved by this he goes back to Harrenhal and rescues Brienne from Vargo Hoat.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 44|Chapter 44]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> As the party arrives at the castle in King's Landing they run into Ser [[Loras Tyrell]]. Loras accuses Brienne of murdering Renly Baratheon. Again Jaime comes to her rescues and has Brienne arrested rather than allowing Loras to kill her. He then proceeds to the sept to see Cersei. Cersei is morning for their son Joffrey, who has died, and whose corpse is being prepared for its funeral. Undaunted by this Cersei and Jaime have sex in front of Joffrey's corpse.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 62|Chapter 62]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> This turns out to be the last time that he and Cersei share intimate relations as their relationship begins to fall apart. Jaime is changed by his experiences. He quarrels with his father and refuses to resign from the Kingsguard. He passes the Valyrian sword [[Oathkeeper]], given to him by Tywin, on to Brienne and orders her keep Sansa Stark safe from Cersei and all those that would turn her in for the reward posted by Cersei.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 72|Chapter 72]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Tyrion, who knows that Joffrey was in fact his son and not Robert's, is accused of poisoning Joffrey. When both trial by words and by battle failed Tyrion, Jaime still does not believe that Tyrion is the murderer. He forces Lord Varys to arrange Tyrions escape. During the escape Jaime confesses him an old sin. <br /> <br /> Years ago Jaime had told him that Tysha, the woman Tyrion had secretly married was in fact a whore hired by Jaime. Their father had the woman raped by his soldiers and by Tyrion himself to teach them a lesson. But in fact Tysha was the crofter's daughter as she claimed to be and had loved Tyrion genuinely. <br /> <br /> Incensed at this revelation, Tyrion hits Jaime, and (falsely) claims responsibility for the murder of Joffrey. As a final revenge he reveals that the truth about Cersei's sexual escapades with Lancel and [[Osmund Kettleblack]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 77|Chapter 77]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt; Tyrion then leaves Jaime and, unknown to Jaime, visits Tywin to murder him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 77|Chapter 77]], Tyrion&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''A Feast for Crows''===<br /> Following the murder of his father by his brother Tyrion, Jaime remains in King's Landing and stands vigil over Tywin. During the night, Cersei comes to him and pleads for him to become the King's Hand. He refuses and Cersei leaves angrily, stating she was a fool for ever having loved him.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Following the funeral, Jaime, on Cersei's command, leaves King's Landing with the intention of lifting the siege on Riverrun. <br /> <br /> During the journey, Jaime spars with Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] during the nights, in order to train himself how to fight left-handed. Along the way he stops at Harrenhal, where he installs Ser [[Bonifer Hasty]] as castellan and releases the few prisoners kept there, including [[Wylis Manderly]]. He also stops at [[Darry]] where his cousin, Lancel, confesses to having slept with Cersei.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 29|Chapter 29]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Soon after, Jaime arrives at Riverrun. He holds a parlay with [[Brynden Tully]], who is holding the castle, but is unsuccessful in convincing him to release the castle. He then speaks with [[Edmure Tully]], the current Lord of Riverrun, who is held prisoner by the besieging forces. Jaime tells Edmure that he is to be released and returned to Riverrun. If he yields the castle, the garrison will be spared and all that wish to join the [[Night's Watch]] will be allowed to do so. If he does not surrender, the castle will be sacked and burned, and Jaime will kill Edmure's child as soon as his wife gives birth.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt; Edmure decides to yield the castle and is taken to [[Casterly Rock]] as a prisoner. However, Brynden escapes by swimming under the Water Gate at night. Jaime is furious at this and sends some of his men to find him but they are unsuccessful.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Soon after, Jaime receives a letter from Cersei asking for help. Cersei has been imprisoned by the High Septon and is to go on trial. Cersei requests Jaime as her champion in a potential trial-by-combat. Jaime does not reply to the letter and order it to be burned.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Jaime&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Appearance ==<br /> <br /> Jaime is a tall man, with golden hair. He has &quot;flashing green eyes and a smile that cut like a knife.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], page 45, Jon&lt;/ref&gt; He is widely considered to be beautiful.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Lannister tree}}<br /> <br /> ==Quotes==<br /> *''There are no men like me. There's only me.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 55|Chapter 55]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt;''<br /> *''The things I do for love.''&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], page 75, Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{references|3}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Westerlands|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:House Lannister]] <br /> [[Category:Members of the Kingsguard|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[Category:POV characters|Lannister, Jaime]]<br /> [[fr:Jaime Lannister]]<br /> [[ru:Джейме Ланнистер]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tyrion_Tanner&diff=16841 2010-06-29T00:16:39Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Tyrion Waters<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stokeworth]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Stokeworth]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[300 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death = <br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Tyrion Waters''' is the infant bastard son of [[Lollys Stokeworth]] and an unknown father, conceived in a riot at [[King's Landing]], during which Lollys was reportedly raped a half a hundred times.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> Tyrion was named after [[Tyrion Lannister]] by Lollys's husband [[Bronn]], the act of which so incensed [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] that she arranged an attempt on Bronn's life.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stokeworth tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Bastards|Waters, Tyrion]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Waters, Tyrion]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tyrion_Tanner&diff=16840 2010-06-29T00:13:55Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Feast for Crows */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Tyrion Waters<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stokeworth]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = <br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[300 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[Stokeworth]]<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Tyrion Waters''' is the infant bastard son of [[Lollys Stokeworth]] and an unknown father, conceived in a riot at [[King's Landing]], during which Lollys was reportedly raped a half a hundred times.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> Tyrion was named after [[Tyrion Lannister]] by Lollys's husband [[Bronn]], the act of which so incensed [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] that she arranged an attempt on Bronn's life.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stokeworth tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Bastards|Waters, Tyrion]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Waters, Tyrion]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Balman_Byrch&diff=16836 2010-06-28T20:18:39Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Balman Byrch<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Ser<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Byrch]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse = [[Falyse Stokeworth]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[Stokeworth]]<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> Ser '''Balman Byrch''' was a member of [[House Byrch]] and the husband of [[Falyse Stokeworth]]. He had a thick blond mustache.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], Cersei&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> Ser Balman Byrch attended the funeral of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] with his wife, Falyse.<br /> <br /> When his good-sister [[Lollys Stokeworth]] delivered her bastard son, Lollys's husband [[Bronn]] named the child [[Tyrion Waters|Tyrion]], after [[Tyrion Lannister]]. This incensed [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] to the point of believing Bronn to be a traitor, and so she sent Ser Balman to slay Bronn. Balman, ever chivalrous, challenged Bronn to a duel, believing the former sellsword's lack of experience on horse should ensure his victory. Bronn used dirty tactics to win the duel, and slew Ser Balman, though not before extracting a confession from him that confirmed he was sent by the Queen.<br /> <br /> ==References and Notes==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nobles|Byrch, Balman]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Crownlands|Byrch, Balman]]<br /> [[fr:Balmain Boulleau]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tyrion_Tanner&diff=16835 2010-06-28T20:16:59Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Created page with &#039;{{Character | Character_name = Tyrion Waters | image = | image_caption = | Alias = | Title = | Allegiance = House Stokeworth | Race = | Culture = | Spouse...&#039;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Tyrion Waters<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stokeworth]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = <br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[300 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books =<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Tyrion Waters''' is the infant bastard son of [[Lollys Stokeworth]] and an unknown father, conceived in the riot at King's Landing, during which Lollys was reportedly raped a half a hundred times.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> Tyrion was named by Lollys's husband [[Bronn]] after his onetime employer [[Tyrion Lannister]], the act of which so incensed [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei]] that she arranged an attempt on Bronn's life.<br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Stokeworth tree}}<br /> [[Category:Bastards|Waters, Tyrion]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Crownlands]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Alchemist&diff=16820 2010-06-28T14:29:34Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = The Alchemist<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = <br /> | Allegiance = [[Faceless Men]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = Unknown<br /> | Date_of_Birth = Unknown<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> '''The Alchemist''' is a man encountered by [[Pate]] in [[Oldtown]], and is widely believed to be an assumed identity of the [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] assassin that was known to [[Arya Stark]] as [[Jaqen H'ghar]].<br /> <br /> ==A Feast for Crows==<br /> The Alchemist is met by Pate outside the ''Quill and Tankard'' pub after Pate meets with some of his friends. Pate has stolen the personal key of the senile Archmaester [[Walgrave]], which is reported to be capable of opening any door in the [[Citadel]], as part of an arrangement between the two that had been agreed upon three days prior. In return for the key, The Alchemist has promised Pate a gold coin, with which Pate intends to purchase the dowry of his beloved [[Rosey]]. The indirect &quot;transformation&quot; of lead (the key) into gold (the coin) is the source of The Alchemist's name.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Prologue|Prologue]]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pate asks the Alchemist to reveal his face to him, which he does. They complete their transaction, during which Pate admits to being a thief. Shortly after, Pate falls to the ground and dies.&lt;ref&gt;Ibid&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> The Alchemist is described as having a hooked nose and thick, black, curly hair, with a slight scar on his right cheek&lt;ref&gt;Ibid&lt;/ref&gt;. Because this is an identical description to that of the identity assumed by the [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] assassin known to [[Arya Stark]] as [[Jaqen H'ghar]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter Forty-Seven|Chapter Forty-Seven]], Arya&lt;/ref&gt;, it is believed that the two are the same person.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{References|2}}</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Alchemist&diff=16481 2010-06-15T03:49:20Z

<p>Gdshaffer: Created page with &#039;{{Character | Character_name = The Alchemist | image = | image_caption = | Alias = | Title = Novice | Allegiance = Faceless Men | Race = | Culture = | Spo...&#039;</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = The Alchemist<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title = Novice<br /> | Allegiance = [[Faceless Men]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth = Unknown<br /> | Date_of_Birth = Unknown<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> '''The Alchemist''' is a man encountered by [[Pate]] in [[Oldtown]], and is widely believed to be an assumed identity of the [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] assassin that was known to [[Arya Stark]] as [[Jaqen H'ghar]].<br /> <br /> ==A Feast for Crows==<br /> The Alchemist is met by Pate outside the ''Quill and Tankard'' pub after Pate meets with some of his friends. Pate has stolen the personal key of the senile Archmaester [[Walgrave]], which is reported to be capable of opening any door in the [[Citadel]], as part of an arrangement between the two that had been agreed upon three days prior. In return for the key, The Alchemist has promised Pate a gold coin, with which Pate intends to purchase the dowry of his beloved [[Rosey]]. The indirect &quot;transformation&quot; of lead (the key) into gold (the coin) is the source of The Alchemist's name.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Prologue|Prologue]]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Pate asks the Alchemist to reveal his face to him, which he does. They complete their transaction, during which Pate admits to being a thief. Shortly after, Pate falls to the ground and dies.&lt;ref&gt;Ibid&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> The Alchemist is described as having a hooked nose and thick, black, curly hair, with a slight scar on his right cheek&lt;ref&gt;Ibid&lt;/ref&gt;. Because this is an identical description to that of the identity assumed by the [[Faceless Men|Faceless Man]] assassin known to [[Arya Stark]] as [[Jaqen H'ghar]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter Forty-Seven|Chapter Forty-Seven]], Arya&lt;/ref&gt;, it is believed that the two are the same person.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{References|2}}</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Robb_Stark&diff=15976 2010-05-27T12:49:14Z

<p>Gdshaffer: /* A Storm of Swords */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Robb Stark<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = The Young Wolf<br /> | Title = King of the North<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[The North]]<br /> | Spouse = [[Jeyne Westerling]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth = [[Riverrun]]<br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[283 AL]]<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[The Twins]]<br /> | Date_of_Death = [[299 Al]]<br /> | Books =<br /> | coat-of-arms = white on grey, a snarling face of a direwolf<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Robb Stark''' was the eldest son of [[Eddard Stark]] and [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]] and the heir to [[Winterfell]] and the North. Upon his father's imprisonment for treason he raised his banners and marched south with a host to aid his allies in the Riverlands and to free his father. After his father's execution he was named King in the North by his followers. Called &quot;The Young Wolf&quot; by many of his followers and foes alike, he shared his father's devotion to honor and was frequently accompanied by his [[direwolf]], [[Grey Wind]], whom he always took with him into battle.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Robb's appearance favored his Tully side, with a stocky build, blue eyes, and thick auburn hair. He opened the series as a boy of fourteen years.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Chapter 1]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Biography==<br /> ===Early Life===<br /> Robb was born in Riverrun, presumably the product of Eddard and Catelyn's wedding night, for Eddard raced off to war immediately following the nuptials to fight in [[Robert's Rebellion]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 63|Chapter 63]], Catelyn&lt;/ref&gt; Upon his return from the war, Catelyn greeted Ned with an infant Robb, and all returned to [[Winterfell]] where Ned would rule as Lord and Robb was to be raised as heir.<br /> <br /> Growing up in Winterfell, Robb was on good terms with his younger siblings and developed a friendly rivalry with his bastard half-brother [[Jon Snow]], with whom he was a marked contrast in appearance and personality.<br /> <br /> ===''A Game of Thrones''===<br /> Robb attended the execution of [[Gared]] and was present at Jon Snow's discovery of a litter of six direwolf pups in the snow. He claimed one of the direwolves for his own and named him [[Grey Wind]].<br /> <br /> Shortly after the arrival of the king's court at Winterfell, Robb sparred with [[Joffrey Lannister]] using wooden swords. Bad blood developed between the two when Joffrey challenged Robb to spar with live steel which Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]], Winterfell's master-at-arms, did not allow it, to the mockery and chagrin of many of the present [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and their retainers. When Eddard was named [[Hand of the King]] and journeyed South to [[King's Landing]], Robb remained in Winterfell to rule in his father's stead.<br /> <br /> After [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]'s death and in response to his father's arrest for treason, Robb called the banners of the North and marched south to the Riverlands, in part to support his mother's household in response to the invasion from the West on the part of [[House Lannister]], and with the ultimate goal of freeing Eddard Stark. Upon learning that Riverrun had been besieged by a host led by [[Jaime Lannister]] whilst another force led by [[Tywin Lannister]] approached from the South, Robb split his forces, sending the majority of his footmen under the command of [[Roose Bolton]] to engage Tywin's army, while crossing the Green Fork at the [[Twins]] with the majority of his horse with the goal of riding to and lifting the siege of Riverrun. For allowing him crossing at the Twins, [[Lord Walder Frey]] extracted the price of a marriage contract, ensuring that Robb was to marry a daughter of his house to be chosen after the war was finished.<br /> <br /> Robb led the horsemen to Riverrun, where, aided by the counsel of his great-uncle [[Brynden Tully]] he achieved complete surprise in ambushing Jaime Lannister's army in the Whispering Wood, annihilating Jaime's forces and taking Jaime captive. Shortly thereafter Robb was able to lift the siege of Riverrun, forcing Tywin's army, which had scored a victory against Roose Bolton's footmen on the eastern shores of the Green Fork, to retreat back to [[Harrenhal]].<br /> <br /> Upon his Lord Father's execution at the command of King [[Joffrey Baratheon]], effectively ending the possibility of peace between Stark and Lannister, Robb was named by his bannermen as the King in the North.<br /> <br /> ===''A Clash of Kings''===<br /> Remaining idle for a time at Riverrun, Robb sent [[Theon Greyjoy]], who had fought with him in the Whispering Wood, to [[Pyke]] with the goal of securing an alliance with his father [[Balon Greyjoy|Balon]] against the Lannisters, while sending his mother South for her to treat with the late King Robert's younger brothers [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] and [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]], both of whom had crowned themselves king. Both envoys failed in their missions; Catelyn was unable to secure any meaningful treaty with either of the Baratheon brothers (witnessing Renly's assassination in the process) while Theon was rebuffed outright by Balon, who responded to the offer for peace with a large-scale invasion of the North.<br /> <br /> Robb, in the meantime, gathered his force and launched an invasion into the [[Westerlands]], smashing a newly-forming Lannister host at [[Oxcross]] and winning battles at [[Ashemark]] and [[The Crag]]. At the Crag, Robb suffered a wound and was tended by [[Jeyne Westerling]]. There he learned that a small force led by his one-time friend Theon Greyjoy had taken Winterfell, and murdered his younger brothers [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] (though they were in truth alive). Jeyne comforted him upon his hearing this news, which led to his taking her maidenhood. In an effort to preserve her honor, Robb wed her immediately thereafter.<br /> <br /> ===''A Storm of Swords''===<br /> Robb returned to Riverrun with his new wife in tow, much to his mother's horror as, having pledged to wed a daughter of House Frey, this was not a slight that [[Lord Walder Frey|Walder Frey]] was likely to overlook. Other problems awaited him in Riverrun: [[Edmure Tully]], his mother's eldest brother and acting Lord of the Riverlands whilst his father [[Hoster Tully]] lay on his deathbed, met [[Tywin Lannister]]'s army as they attempted to cross the Red Fork at a ford near Riverrun and threw them back. While this prevented Tywin's force from approaching Robb's from the rear, Robb's plan was to entangle the army in a chase while [[Stannis Baratheon]] marched on [[King's Landing]]. Being thrown back at Riverrun allowed Tywin's force to turn around and arrive at King's Landing in time for the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] and turn the tide of the battle in the Lannister's favor. <br /> <br /> Additionally, Robb learned that in her grief over the supposed murder of two of her sons, Catelyn had released [[Jaime Lannister]] from captivity and entrusted him with a mission to return her daughters [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and [[Arya Stark|Arya]] to her, if possible. This earned her the enmity of Lord [[Rickard Karstark]], as Jaime had slain two of Karstark's sons in the Whispering Wood; Karstark required vengeance for their deaths. In response to his release, Karstark sent men to the cells of Riverrun and murdered [[Tion Frey]] and [[Willem Lannister]], two prisoners. For this crime Robb sentenced him to death, and beheaded Lord Rickard himself. Immediately after, the Karstark forces deserted Robb's army.<br /> <br /> After the death of Hoster Tully, Robb intended to return to the North, reclaim his territory which has been conquered by the ironmen, and avenge the deaths of his brothers. With his brothers believed dead, he discussed the matter of his succession with his mother, and to her chagrin suggested that his wish was that, if he were to die, Jon Snow might succeed him. Shortly after, he sent [[Maege Mormont]] and [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]] North to [[Greywater Watch]] with a letter detailing his plans, its contents unrevealed.<br /> <br /> Marching back North to the [[Twins]] in order to gain passage for his army back North, aware that he had slighted Walder Frey in his marriage to Jeyne Westerling, he suggested that Edmure Tully could be made to wed one of Lord Walder's daughters in his stead, a proposal to which Edmure reluctantly agreed. Leaving Jeyne behind at Riverrun, he took his host with him to the Twins, where Lord Walder agreed to wed his daughter [[Roslin Frey|Roslin]] to Edmure.<br /> <br /> Despite Grey Wind apparently sensing the upcoming betrayal, Robb entered the Twins and the nuptials that later became known as the [[Red Wedding]] occurred. After the ceremony and the bedding, Frey betrayed Robb, having smuggled sellswords into the feast under the guise of musicians, and murdered Robb along with all of his companions and men. Catelyn watched [[Roose Bolton]] deliver the final blow to her son, stabbing him through the heart, before Catelyn murdered Walder's lackwit grandson Jinglebell and was killed shortly thereafter herself. Grey Wind was also slain, his head removed and sewn onto Robb's body.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Template:Stark_tree}}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==References and Sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> {{EnWP|House Stark}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:House Stark]]<br /> [[Category:Nobles|Stark, Robb]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North|Stark, Robb]]<br /> [[Category:Monarchs|Stark, Robb]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Robb Stark]]<br /> [[ru:Робб_Старк]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Osha&diff=12617 2010-03-20T17:59:44Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Osha<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Wildlings]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Osha''' is a [[Wildling]] woman who comes into the service of [[House Stark]]<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Game of Thrones===<br /> Whilst riding in the [[Wolfswood]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Robb Stark]] encounter a band of six outlaws comprised of [[Night's Watch]] deserters and Wildlings, including Osha. The outlaws attempt to take the two hostage, and all of the band but Osha are killed. Osha surrenders and is taken as a hostage to [[Winterfell]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 38|Chapter 38]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;. There she is given a limited freedom of the castle for her good behavior, and bonds with Bran to a degree, sharing with him a common devotion to the [[Old Gods]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 54|Chapter 54]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> After Winterfell is taken by [[Theon Greyjoy]], Osha helps Bran and [[Rickon Stark]], and their direwolves, escape along with [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]]. They then split up, with Bran and the Reeds heading North while Osha escorts Rickon to parts as yet unknown.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Osha is described as tall and lean, with shaggy brown hair.<br /> <br /> ==References and Sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Wildlings]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North]]<br /> [[fr:Osha]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Osha&diff=12616 2010-03-20T17:59:10Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Osha<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[House Stark]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[Wildlings]]<br /> | Spouse = <br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Game of Thrones]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]]&lt;br&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Osha''' is a [[Wildling]] woman who comes into the service of [[House Stark]]<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Game of Thrones===<br /> Whilst riding in the [[Wolfswood]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Robb Stark]] encounter a band of six outlaws comprised of [[Night's Watch]] deserters and Wildlings, including Osha. The outlaws attempt to take the two hostage, and all of the band but Osha are killed. Osha surrenders and is taken as a hostage to [[Winterfell]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 38|Chapter 38]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;. There she is given a limited freedom of the castle for her good behavior, and bonds with Bran to a degree, sharing with him a common devotion to the [[Old Gods]]&lt;ref&gt;[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 54|Chapter 54]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> After Winterfell is taken by [[Theon Greyjoy]], Osha helps Bran and [[Rickon Stark]], and their direwolves, escape along with [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]]. They then split up, with Bran and the Reeds heading North while Osha escorts Rickon to parts as yet unknown.&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Bran&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Osha is described as tall and lean, with shaggy brown hair.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Wildlings]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North]]<br /> [[fr:Osha]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Amerei_Frey&diff=12615 2010-03-20T17:42:28Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Amerei Frey<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias = Gatehouse Ami<br /> | Title = <br /> | Allegiance = [[House Tully]] to&lt;br&gt;[[House Lannister]] <br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse = [[Lancel Lannister]]<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth = [[Years after Aegon's Landing#Year 282 after Aegon's Landing|282]]<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Amerei Frey''' is the eldest daughter of [[Merrett Frey]] and [[Mariya Darry]]. She is known primarily for her promiscuity, which has earned her the nickname &quot;Gatehouse Ami&quot; (as she will raise her portcullis for anyone).<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> When she was young, Amerei was discovered in the stables having sex with three wranglers at the same time. This pushed her parents to marry her to a knight of humble beginnings.<br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Feast for Crows===<br /> <br /> Widowed, Amerei is remarried to [[Lancel Lannister]] in order to ease the change of allegiance of the Freys after the [[Red Wedding]]. This allows Lancel to inherit the [[House Darry|Darry]] lands, though Lancel, having discovered a devout piety to the [[Faith of the Seven|Faith]], shows an interest in neither his wife nor his lands. Amerei is strongly suspected to have continued her promiscuous ways even after her marriage, much to her new husband's ambivalence.<br /> <br /> ==Appearance==<br /> Described as having a pinched nose and being chinless, according to [[Jaime Lannister]] she is still at least moderately attractive.<br /> <br /> ==Family==<br /> {{Frey_tree_Crakehall}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:House Frey]]<br /> [[Category:Noblewomen|Frey, Amerei]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the Riverlands|Frey, Amerei]]<br /> [[fr:Amerei Frey]]<br /> [[ru:А́ми Фрей]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Craster&diff=12496 2010-03-17T17:18:36Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Craster<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = <br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[wildling]]<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[Craster's Keep]]<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Clash of Kings]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Craster''' was a wildling, the master of [[Craster's Keep]] beyond the [[Wall]]. Once a powerful-looking man, he was nearing the end of his life. His hair was grey turning to white. He had a flat nose and a drooping mouth, which gave him a cruel look and one of his ears was missing, which he had lost to the cold. He has nineteen wives&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon&lt;/ref&gt;, many of whom are his own daughters, including [[Gilly]]. He was one of the few wildlings not openly hostile to the [[Night's Watch]]; although he showed the watch no malice and offered sanctuary to those North of the Wall on rangings, he was regarded as a tenuous ally at best, due to the fact of his incest, and the strong suspicion that he sacrificed his male children to the [[Others]].<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> Craster begrudgingly allowed the [[Night's Watch]] to stay at his keep overnight during their ranging beyond the Wall.<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Craster again allowed the men of the [[Night's Watch]] who survived the attack on the [[Fist of the First Men]] an overnight stay at his keep. This time, several members of the Watch, already mutinous, believed that Craster was holding out with the meager food he offered them, and insulted him to the point of attacking, whereupon he was killed by [[Dirk]] &lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Samwell&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==References and Sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Wildlings]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Craster]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Craster&diff=12495 2010-03-17T17:11:28Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Craster<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = <br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture = [[wildling]]<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death = [[Craster's Keep]]<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Clash of Kings]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Craster''' was a wildling, the master of [[Craster's Keep]] beyond the [[Wall]]. Once a powerful-looking man, he was nearing the end of his life. His hair was grey turning to white. He had a flat nose and a drooping mouth, which gave him a cruel look and one of his ears was missing, which he had lost to the cold. He has nineteen wives&lt;ref&gt;[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Jon&lt;/ref&gt;, many of whom are his own daughters, including [[Gilly]]. He was one of the few wildlings not openly hostile to the [[Night's Watch]]; although he showed the watch no malice and offered sanctuary to those North of the Wall on rangings, he was regarded as a tenuous ally at best, due to judgments of his character including incest, and the strong suspicion that he sacrificed his male children to the [[Others]].<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Clash of Kings===<br /> Craster begrudgingly allowed the [[Night's Watch]] to stay at his keep overnight during their ranging beyond the Wall.<br /> <br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> Craster again allowed the men of the [[Night's Watch]] who survived the attack on the [[Fist of the First Men]] an overnight stay at his keep. This time, several members of the Watch, already mutinous, believed that Craster was holding out with the meager food he offered them, and insulted him to the point of attacking, whereupon he was killed by [[Dirk]] &lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Samwell&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ==References and Sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Wildlings]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North]]<br /> <br /> [[fr:Craster]]</div>

Gdshaffer https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Dirk&diff=12494 2010-03-17T16:46:58Z

<p>Gdshaffer: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Character <br /> | Character_name = Dirk<br /> | image = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | Alias =<br /> | Title =<br /> | Allegiance = [[Night's Watch]]<br /> | Race =<br /> | Culture =<br /> | Spouse =<br /> | Place_of_Birth =<br /> | Date_of_Birth =<br /> | Place_of_Death =<br /> | Date_of_Death =<br /> | Books = [[A Storm of Swords]]<br /> | coat-of-arms =<br /> }}<br /> '''Dirk''' is a member of the [[Night's Watch]]. He took his name from his favourite weapon.<br /> <br /> ==Recent Events==<br /> ===A Storm of Swords===<br /> He is part of the force that left [[Castle Black]] in search of the [[wildlings]]. Dirk was one of the conspirators who intended to kill Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]] and others. His part in the conspiracy was to kill [[Blane]].&lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], Prologue&lt;/ref&gt; At [[Craster's Keep]], after members of the watch insulted [[Craster]] to the point of his attacking them, he slit Craster's throat, killing him. &lt;ref&gt;[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 34|Chapter 34]], Samwell&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==References and Sources==<br /> {{references}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Members of the Night's Watch]]<br /> [[Category:Characters from the North]]<br /> [[fr:Surin]]</div>

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