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A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3

2013-03-04T10:16:06Z

Loserly: /* Synopsis */

{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
| place = [[Pentos]]
| title = Daenerys I
| page =
| previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 2|Catelyn I]]
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 3|Daenerys I]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 4|Eddard 1]]
| arc previous =
| arc next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 11|Daenerys II]]
}}

On [[Essos|another continent]], in the Free City of [[Pentos]], the last two descendants of the previous [[Iron Throne|royal]] [[House Targaryen|house]]--Prince [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] and his sister Princess [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]]--live in exile. Prince Viserys is planning on selling/marrying Daenerys to [[Khal]] [[Drogo]] of the [[Dothraki]] horselords in exchange for an army to reclaim the [[Seven Kingdoms]].

==Synopsis==
[[Viserys Targaryen]] presents his thirteen-year-old sister, [[Daenerys]], with a fine silk dress. The dress is a gift from their host [[Magister]] [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who has also promised gold and jewels so she will look like a princess. Daenerys questions Illyrio's motives, but Viserys insists that the Magister only wants to get in his good graces for when he reclaims the Seven Kingdoms. Daenerys still doesn't trust Illyrio, but knows better than to say anything for fear of making Viserys angry (which he calls "waking the dragon").

Viserys is preparing to present Daenerys to the [[Dothraki]] horselord, [[Khal]] [[Drogo]], in the hope the Khal will take her as his wife in exchange for soldiers to reclaim the throne. He warns Daenerys not to fail him and wake the dragon, twisting one of her nipples for emphasis. Viserys adds that when they write the history of his realm they will say it began this night.

After Viserys leaves, Daenerys thinks of [[Westeros]], a place she has never seen. She recalls the stories of her brother Crown Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]]'s [[Battle of the Trident|death]] at the hand of [[Robert Baratheon]], her father [[Aerys II|King Aerys]]'s murder by [[Jaime Lannister|the Kingslayer]], and her [[Rhaella Targaryen|mother]] and brother's escape to [[Dragonstone]], where her mother died giving birth to her. Daenerys also recalls how she and her brother fled Dragonstone with Ser [[Willem Darry]] and four loyal men, who took them to [[Braavos]]. There they had lived in a big house with a red door and Ser Willem had always been kind to her. But when Ser Willem had died, the servants had stolen what money was left and they were put out of the house. Since then they have wandered, with Viserys keeping them moving in fear of the Usurper’s assassins. Near the end of her reverie, Dany reflects on how Viserys, now known as the Beggar King behind his back, has become obsessed with recovering his [[Iron Throne|throne]], while she only wants her childhood back.

Illyrio's servants come to bathe Daenerys and prepare her for her meeting with Khal Drogo. She is intended to marry Drogo, though she had always assumed she would marry her brother like the Targaryens always did. The servants tell her how lucky she is to marry a man so rich that even his slaves wear golden collars. Once she is properly dressed, her brother returns with Magister Illyrio. Viserys commands her to stand up and turn around. Illyrio showers Daenerys with compliments while Viserys complains she is too skinny and too young. Illyrio reassures him that she is old enough for the Khal and comments on her silver-gold hair and purple eyes, the hallmarks of old [[Valyria|Valyrian]] nobility. When Viserys states that barbarians are said to have queer tastes such boys and sheep Illyrio warns him not to say these things to the Khal, creating a flare of anger in Viserys’ eyes.

The three of them the journey in Illyrio's litter to Khal Drogo's manse in the pitch dark. Viserys states that 10,000 Dothraki screamers will be enough when combined with those that are just awaiting his return to overthrow the usurper. He speculates on those who would join their cause--[[House Tyrell]], [[House Redwyne]], [[House Darry]], [[House Greyjoy]], and the [[Dorne|Dornishmen]]. Illyrio assures Viserys that the [[Seven Kingdoms]] secretly await his return, though Daenerys doubts him.

Illyrio says that the [[horselord]]s' mansion was a gift from the magisters of [[Pentos]], to help win Khal's friendship; even though they are confident the Dothraki could not conquer the city it is so cheap to buy off the horselord why take the risk? They arrive at the mansion and are announced as King Viserys and Princess Daenerys. Illyrio points out several prominent guests, including Ser [[Jorah Mormont]], who has fled the Seven Kingdoms under sentence of death and spent much time among the Dothraki.

Illyrio then points out Khal Drogo himself, who is as graceful as a panther, and younger than Daenerys would have thought. Viserys notes his long braid, which means he has never been defeated in combat. Daenerys, who notes a cold hard face, is afraid of him and asks to go home, provoking a rant from Viserys about why they can’t go [[King's Landing|home]] because they had taken it away from them. Daenerys had meant the their rooms in Illyrio’s estate, but none of the places they have stayed have been Viserys home. Viserys also assures Daenerys that he would let Khal Drogo's whole ''[[khalasar]]'', including their horses, rape her if it won him back the Seven Kingdoms. Then Viserys tells her to stop crying, because Illyrio is leading Khal Drogo over to meet them. Daenerys stops crying, stands up straight, and smiles.

==Character List Appearing/Mentioned==
{{Columns|4|
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]]
*[[Drogo]]
*[[Illyrio Mopatis]]
*[[Jorah Mormont]]

*[[Moro]]
*[[Rhogoro]]
*[[Viserys Targaryen]]

*[[Aegon the Conqueror]]
*[[Elia Martell]]
*[[Rhaegar Targaryen]]
*[[Willem Darry]]
}}

==Places and terms mentioned==
{{Columns|4|
*[[Braavos]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Dragonstone]]
*[[Eyrie]]
*[[Highgarden]]
*[[Isle of Faces]]
*[[Jade Sea]]

*[[King's Landing]]
*[[Lys]]
*[[Myr]]
*[[Free Cities|Nine Free Cities]]
*[[Pentos]]
*[[Port of Ibben]]
*[[Qohor]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]

*[[Summer Islands|Summer Isles]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Tyrosh]]
*[[Vaes Dothrak]]
*[[Vale of Arryn]]
*[[Valyria]]
*[[Volantis]]
*[[Westeros]]
*[[Andal]]

*[[Battle of the Trident]]
*[[Bloodrider]]
*[[House Darry]]
*[[Doom of Valyria]]
*[[Dothraki]]
*[[Dragon|Dragon]]
*[[First Men]]
*[[Free City]]
*[[House Greyjoy]]
*[[High Septon]]

*[[Horselord]]
*[[Iron Throne]]
*[[Khal]]
*[[Khalasar]]
*[[Kingslayer]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[Lord of Light]]
*[[Magister]]
*[[House Martell]]
*[[Night's Watch]]

*[[House Redwyne]]
*[[Rhaesh Andahli]]
*[[Rhoynar]]
*[[Spiceflower]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[Sunset Kingdoms]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[House Tyrell]]
*[[Unsullied]]
*[[Usurper]]
}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-2 Summary and analyses of the chapter] by Leigh Butler.
*[http://blogoficeandfire.blogspot.com/2009/05/cateyln-daenerys.html Humorous review of the chapter]
*[http://towerofthehand.com/books/101/004/index.html Summary of the chapter] on Tower of the Hand.

[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 03]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Daenerys Targaryen|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 03]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Pentos]]

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A Game of Thrones-Prologue

2013-03-04T10:12:58Z

Loserly:

{{Infobox Chapter AGoT
| pov = [[Will]]
| place = [[Haunted Forest]]
| title = Prologue
| page =
| previous =
| current = [[A Game of Thrones-Prologue|Prologue]]
| next = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 1|Bran I]]
| arc previous =
| arc next =
}}__NOTOC__

Three rangers of the [[Night's Watch]] track a group of wildling raiders [[Beyond the Wall|north of the Wall]], until they encounter the [[Others]] for the first time in 8000 years.

==Synopsis==
Night's Watch rangers [[Gared]] and [[Will]] and their commander [[Knight|Ser]] [[Waymar Royce]] are tracking a band of [[wildling]] raiders nine days north of the [[Wall]]. Gared is uneasy, but Ser Waymar makes light of his fears. Gared insists that they should turn back because, according to Will, the wildlings are dead. Ser Waymar asks Will again for the details of what he saw.

Will explains that he saw the wildling's encampment. Their lean-to was covered by snow, they had no fire, and none of the wildlings had moved the whole time he was watching. They were lying on the ground as if dead, but no blood was visible. There was also woman up in a tree, but she hadn't moved either. Gared suggests the wildlings must have been killed by the cold, but Ser Waymar points out that the weather has not been cold enough to freeze men like that. He asks Will to lead them to the dead men.

With night falling, the rangers ride to the camp. Both Will and Gared sense something is wrong, but Ser Waymar mocks them again and commands Gared to stay behind to guard the horses. Gared suggest starting a fire, but Ser Waymar orders him not to. Gared comes close to drawing his sword, but acquiesces.

Will and Ser Waymar climb up the ridge, Ser Waymar much noisier than Will. When Will reaches his earlier vantage, he sees that the bodies are gone. Ser Waymar, walking upright, reaches the top of the ridge and stands in plain sight. Will warns Ser Waymar to get down, but Ser Waymar just laughs. After declaring that he will find the wildlings before returning to the [[Wall]], Ser Waymar orders Will to climb back up the tree and look for fires.

Will reluctantly climbs a nearby tree. Below him, Ser Waymar challenges an unseen foe. Will thinks he sees a white shadow moving below, but is not sure. He is about to call down warning, but stops, unsure. Waymar calls to Will with unease in his voice as he turns in a circle with his sword out. Then Ser Waymar asks about the sudden cold, which Will also feels.

[[File:Royce vs other.jpg|thumb|left|[[Waymar Royce]] faces off against a [[others|shadow]]. art by Jon Neimeister]]
A [[Others|Shadow]] emerges from the woods, tall, gaunt, white dappled with a gray green shimmer. Ser Waymar nervously commands the shadow to come no further and fights with it. Others appear among the trees. The Others's sword is made of inhumanly sharp translucent crystal. Waymar is able to check the blows until a parry comes a bit too late and the Other’s sword cuts through the mail under Ser Waymar’s arm. Ser Waymar screams “For [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]” and charges but as his blade strikes the Other's sword it shatters. One of the shards hits Waymar's left eye and he falls to his knees, blinded. All of the Others move in and slash at him mercilessly.

Will turns his head away for a long time before looking back to see the Others are gone. Will climbs down, examines Royce's body, then picks up the knight's broken twisted sword. He decides to bring it back to show to their commanders, hoping Gared is still with the horses. Then Ser Waymar stands up, his remaining eye burning blue, and his hands go around Will's throat, his touch icy cold.

{{Clear}}

==Character List==
{{Columns|2|
'''Appearing:'''
*[[Gared]]
*[[Waymar Royce]]
*[[Will]]
'''Mentioned:'''
*[[Maester Aemon]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
}}

==Terms mentioned in the Chapter==
{{Columns|2|
*[[Castle Black]]
*[[The Wall]]
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[Ironwood]]
*[[Maester]]
*[[House Mallister]]
*[[House Mormont]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Others]]
*[[House Royce]]
*[[Sentinel]]
*[[Sworn Brother]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[Wildling]]
}}

==External links==
*[http://blogoficeandfire.blogspot.com/2009/05/prologue-bran.html Humorous review of the chapter]
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/03/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-1 Summary and analyses of the chapter] by Leigh Butler.
*[http://towerofthehand.com/books/101/001/index.html Summary of the chapter] on Tower of the Hand.

==References and Sources==
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[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 00]]
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV miscellaneous]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in the Haunted Forest]]

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[[zh:权力的游戏-序章]]

Merrett Frey

2008-10-22T11:43:22Z

Loserly: /* Life */

'''Merret Frey''' is a member of [[House Frey#Descendants of Walder Frey by Amerei Crakehall|House Frey]] and a POV character in the epilogue of [[A Storm of Swords]].

==Youth==
Merrett served with his mothers relative Lord Sumner Crakehall as a page and later a squire. As a lot of descendents from the Crakehalls his was known for his strength and robustness. During this time he knew [[Jaime Lannister]] although the two were not very close because of Merrets habits of bullying others which was not succesful with Jaime.

==Life==
The downfall in his life began with the expedition against the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]].
First he spread a pox throughout the camp. Later he was captured by Wenda the White Fawn (a female outlaw), and was branded with her mark, the fawn. During his release, he was smashed on the head with a mace that left him insensible for a week. As a result, he suffered immense pain whenever he was hit in the head, and generally suffering extreme headaches for which he drank excessively. He was never knighted because of his injuries. Due to his injuries he is mocked as Merrett the Muttonhead by his father. 

Merrett married with Mariya of [[House Darry]] with whom he got four children. His daughters shamed their parents due their infidelities (Amerei, 'Gatehouse Amy' Frey) and gluttony (Walda Frey). When the Freys allied with Roose Bolton, Lord Walder offered Bolton the choice of a daughter or granddaughter and her weight in silver as dowry. Bolton choose 'Fat' Walda Frey, Merretts daughter.

==Red Wedding==
During the [[Red Wedding]], Merrett was told to get [[Greatjon Umber]] too drunk to fight during Robb's murder. He failed, however passing out, and the Greatjon killed three men. 
In the epilogue of [[A Storm of Swords]] the story is told from Merretts pov. He is on his way to deliver a ransom to the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]] for their release of Petyr Frey. He found that the Brotherhood had hanged Petyr for his involvement in the Red Wedding. They took the ransom and prepared to hang Merrett as well. When Merrett protested his innocence to the Red Wedding the Brotherhood told him they had a witness. This turned out to be [[Catelyn Tully]] who was not dead after all. Catelyn recognized Merrett and had him hanged.

==References==
{{EnWP|House_Frey}}

[[Category:Nobles|Frey, Merrett]]
[[Category:Characters from the Riverlands|Frey, Merrett]]
[[Category:POV characters|Frey, Merrett]]

Merrett Frey

2008-10-22T11:42:30Z

Loserly: /* Red Wedding */

'''Merret Frey''' is a member of [[House Frey#Descendants of Walder Frey by Amerei Crakehall|House Frey]] and a POV character in the epilogue of [[A Storm of Swords]].

==Youth==
Merrett served with his mothers relative Lord Sumner Crakehall as a page and later a squire. As a lot of descendents from the Crakehalls his was known for his strength and robustness. During this time he knew [[Jaime Lannister]] although the two were not very close because of Merrets habits of bullying others which was not succesful with Jaime.

==Life==
The downfall in his life becan with the expedition against the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]].
First he spread a pox throughout the camp. Later he was captured by Wenda the White Fawn (a female outlaw), and was branded with her mark, the fawn. During his release, he was smashed on the head with a mace that left him insensible for a week. As a result, he suffered immense pain whenever he was hit in the head, and generally suffering extreme headaches for which he drank excessively. He was never knighted because of his injuries. Due to his injuries he is mocked as Merrett the Muttonhead by his father. 

Merrett married with Mariya of [[House Darry]] with whom he got four children. His daughters shamed their parents due their infidelities (Amerei, 'Gatehouse Amy' Frey) and glutoncy (Walda Frey). When the Freys allied with Roose Bolton, Lord Walder offered Bolton the choice of a daughter or granddaughter ánd her weight in silver as dowry. Bolton choose 'Fat' Walda Frey, Merretts daughter.

==Red Wedding==
During the [[Red Wedding]], Merrett was told to get [[Greatjon Umber]] too drunk to fight during Robb's murder. He failed, however passing out, and the Greatjon killed three men. 
In the epilogue of [[A Storm of Swords]] the story is told from Merretts pov. He is on his way to deliver a ransom to the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]] for their release of Petyr Frey. He found that the Brotherhood had hanged Petyr for his involvement in the Red Wedding. They took the ransom and prepared to hang Merrett as well. When Merrett protested his innocence to the Red Wedding the Brotherhood told him they had a witness. This turned out to be [[Catelyn Tully]] who was not dead after all. Catelyn recognized Merrett and had him hanged.

==References==
{{EnWP|House_Frey}}

[[Category:Nobles|Frey, Merrett]]
[[Category:Characters from the Riverlands|Frey, Merrett]]
[[Category:POV characters|Frey, Merrett]]