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Lower bailey of Riverrun

2026-09-17T15:00:32Z

Luis7M:

The '''lower bailey of Riverrun''' is a [[bailey]] in [[Riverrun]].{{ref|AGOT|71}}

==Layout==
The [[keep of Riverrun]] looms over the lower bailey of the castle, which is located near the [[water Gate]], through which boats can get in, with travelers then disembarking by a water stair that leads from the lower bailey up to the castle.{{ref|AGOT|71}}

==History==
The [[duel between Brandon Stark and Petyr Baelish]] began in the lower bailey of Riverrun and proceeded down the water stair.{{ref|AGOT|40}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Riverrun]]
[[Category:Yards]]

Lower bailey of Riverrun

2026-09-17T14:59:24Z

Luis7M: Creating Lower bailey of Riverrun

The '''lower bailey of Riverrun''' is a [[bailey]] in [[Riverrun]].{{Ref|ASOS|61}}

==Layout==
The [[keep of Riverrun]] looms over the lower bailey of the castle, which is located near the [[water Gate]], through which boats can get in, with travelers then disembarking by a water stair that leads from the lower bailey up to the castle.{{ref|AGOT|71}}

==History==
The [[duel between Brandon Stark and Petyr Baelish]] began in the lower bailey of Riverrun and proceeded down the water stair.{{ref|AGOT|40}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Riverrun]]
[[Category:Yards]]

Lower bailey of the Red Keep

2026-09-17T14:59:22Z

Luis7M: Creating Lower bailey of the Red Keep

The '''lower bailey of the Red Keep''' is a [[bailey]] in the [[Red Keep]].{{Ref|ASOS|61}}

==Layout==
The lower bailey of the Red Keep is located below the [[serpentine steps]].{{Ref|ASOS|61}} The Red Keep also has [[Courtyard of the Red Keep|a small sunken courtyard]],{{Ref|ASOS|61}} the [[Outer yard of the Red Keep|outer yard]],{{Ref|ACOK|17}} and the [[Great Yard]].{{Ref|AGOT|30}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
In the lower bailey, [[Tyrion Lannister]], the [[Hand of the King]], finds [[Bronn]], who is now armored as befits his role as the Hand's [[captain of the guards]], watching the men-at-arms practice rather than a pair of pretty serving girls. Bronn replies that he can buy all the sex he wants, but one day his vigilance could save his life, pointing out that the hedge knight named Ser [[Tallad the Tall]] is the best, but he falls into a rhythm that will be his death when he faces Bronn.{{Ref|ACOK|17}}

When [[Sansa Stark]] is called before King [[Joffrey I Baratheon]] to pay for her brother [[Robb Stark]]'s latest victory, she is led to the lower bailey where a crowd is gathered, and where she is beaten by his [[Kingsguard]] until the Hand Tyrion arrives.{{Ref|ACOK|32}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Red Keep]]
[[Category:Yards]]

Lower bailey

2026-09-17T14:59:19Z

Luis7M: Creating Lower bailey

'''Lower bailey''' may refer to:

*[[Lower bailey of the Red Keep]]
*[[Lower bailey of Riverrun]]

[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

Courtyard of the Red Keep

2026-09-17T14:59:17Z

Luis7M: Creating Courtyard of the Red Keep

The '''courtyard of the Red Keep''' is a small sunken courtyard in the [[Red Keep]].{{Ref|ASOS|61}}

==Layout==
The small sunken courtyard of the Red Keep is located below the [[serpentine steps]].{{Ref|ASOS|61}} The Red Keep also has the [[Lower bailey of the Red Keep|lower bailey]], the [[Outer yard of the Red Keep|outer yard]],{{Ref|ACOK|17}} and the [[Great Yard]].{{Ref|AGOT|30}}

==History==
After Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys Targaryen]] was tortured to death by [[Tyanna of the Tower]] in {{Date|44}}, King [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor I]] abandoned his nephew's mutilated body in the courtyard of the Red Keep for a fortnight in an unsuccessful attempt to force his mother [[Alyssa Velaryon]] to return.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|3}}

[[Balerion]] returned to [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|56}}, descending into the courtyard of the Red Keep with Princess [[Aerea Targaryen]] barely clinging to him.{{ref|fab|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
After the opening ceremony of [[Purple wedding|King Joffrey's wedding]], [[Jalabhar Xho]] is among the nobles enjoying the unseasonable heat in the courtyard of the Red Keep, where Lady [[Sansa Stark]] asks him about wedding customs in the [[Summer Isles]].{{Ref|ASOS|59}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|A [[dragon]] in one's courtyard does wonders to resolve one's doubts.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}|Elmo}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Red Keep]]
[[Category:Yards]]

Water Gate

2026-09-17T14:54:31Z

Luis7M:

{{hatnote|Not to be confused with the [[River Gate]] of King's Landing.}}
[[File:Riverrun castle.jpg|400px|thumb|[[Riverrun]] by Franz Miklis © Fantasy Flight Games]]
The '''Water Gate''',{{ref|AGOT|71}} also called the '''River Gate''',{{ref|ACOK|39}} is one of the gates of [[Riverrun]]. It is accessible from the [[Tumblestone]].{{ref|ASOS|35}}

==Layout==
The Water Gate, which has a wide arch{{ref|AGOT|71}} of red stone,{{ref|ASOS|35}} allows access by boat through the walls of [[Riverrun]]. Its great [[iron]] portcullis is raised by winches and has barbed spikes.{{ref|AGOT|71}} Once inside Riverrun, boats of various sizes can be tied to iron rings on the walls. Travelers can then disembark by a water stair that leads from the [[Lower bailey of Riverrun|lower bailey]] up to the castle.{{ref|AGOT|71}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
The boat bringing [[Catelyn Stark]] to [[Riverrun]] passes through the Water Gate. She notices that the lower half of its portcullis is rusted red.{{ref|AGOT|71}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
During the [[plot to free Jaime Lannister|failed plot]] to free Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] from captivity at Riverrun, a [[mummer]] imitates Ser [[Edmure Tully]]'s voice and orders [[Enger]], [[Delp]], and [[Long Lew]] to raise the portcullis of the River Gate.{{ref|ACOK|39}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Catelyn orders that the portcullis of the Water Gate be raised when she has [[Brienne Tarth|Brienne of Tarth]] and Ser [[Cleos Frey]] smuggle Jaime out of the castle in a skiff.{{ref|ASOS|1}}

The funeral boat of Lord [[Hoster Tully]] is released through the Water Gate into the Tumblestone and quickly reaches its confluence with the [[Red Fork]].{{ref|ASOS|35}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] resolves the [[siege of Riverrun]] by threatening its captive former lord, [[Edmure Tully]]. Against Jaime's wishes, Ser [[Brynden Tully]], Edmure's uncle and the castle's [[castellan]], escapes in the night by swimming underneath the portcullis after it is partially raised without the besiegers' knowledge.{{ref|AFFC|44}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|The wide arch of the Water Gate came into view, and she heard the creak of heavy chains as the great [[iron]] portcullis was winched upward. It rose slowly as they approached, and Catelyn saw that the lower half of it was red with rust. The bottom foot dripped brown mud on them as they passed underneath, the barbed spikes mere inches above their heads. Catelyn gazed up at the bars and wondered how deep the rust went and how well the portcullis would stand up to a ram and whether it ought to be replaced. Thoughts like that were seldom far from her mind these days.{{ref|AGOT|71}}|thoughts of [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{quote|We raised the portcullis on the Water Gate. Not all the way, just three feet or so. Enough to leave a gap under the water, though the gate still appeared to be closed. [[Brynden Tully|My uncle]] is a strong swimmer. After dark, he pulled himself beneath the spikes.{{ref|AFFC|44}}|[[Edmure Tully]] to [[Jaime Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Gates]]
[[Category:Riverrun]]

Red Keep

2026-09-17T14:13:34Z

Luis7M:

{{Infobox settlement
| name = Red Keep
| image = [[File:The Red Keep by Ted Nasmith.png|400px]]
| image_caption = The Red Keep, by Ted Nasmith ©
| settlement_type= Castle
| location = [[Aegon's High Hill]], [[King's Landing]], [[Crownlands]], [[Westeros]]
| seat = [[King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]]
| seat_type = [[Feudalism|Feudal society]]
| lord = King [[Robert I Baratheon]] {{s|AGoT}} King [[Tommen I Baratheon]] {{s|ADwD}}
| religion =
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| founded = {{Date|37|44}}
| named_for = Its red stone construction
| places = [[Great Hall (Red Keep)|Great Hall]], [[Maegor's Holdfast]], [[Maidenvault]], [[Kitchen Keep]], [[Tower of the Hand]], [[White Sword Tower]], [[royal sept]], [[Godswood of the Red Keep|godswood]], dungeons
| organizations =
}}

The '''Red Keep''' is a castle on [[Aegon's Hill]] in [[King's Landing]], the capital of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. The Red Keep contains the [[Iron Throne]] and is the home of King [[Robert I Baratheon]], [[Lord of the Seven Kingdoms]].

==Layout==
{{See also|:Category:Images of the Red Keep|l1=Images of the Red Keep}}

The Red Keep is made of pale red stone{{Ref|AGOT|18}} and overlooks the mouth of the [[Blackwater Rush]].{{Ref|ACOK|58}} The Red Keep has seven massive drum-towers crowned with [[iron]] ramparts.{{Ref|AGOT|18}} The castle is smaller than [[Winterfell]]{{Ref|AGOT|32}} and is patrolled by [[gold cloaks]].{{Ref|AGOT|47}} Much of the Red Keep is connected underground.{{Ref|ASOS|58}}

Massive curtain walls surround the castle, with nests and crenelations for archers.{{Ref|AGoT|18}} Thick stone parapets, some four feet high, protect the outer edge of the wall ramparts, where the heads of traitors are traditionally placed on iron spikes between the crenels at the gatehouse.{{Ref|AGOT|67}} The walls have great [[bronze]] gates{{Ref|AGOT|20}} and portcullises, with narrow postern doors nearby.{{Ref|AGOT|18}} The [[King's Gate (Red Keep)|King's Gate]] is one of the entrances to the Red Keep.{{ref|AGOT|27}} The castle also has great cornerforts.{{Ref|ACOK|52}} The immense barbican has a cobbled square in front of it.{{Ref|ACOK|41}} Behind the walls are small inner yards, vaulted halls, covered bridges, barracks of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]], dungeons, granaries, kennels, and stables.{{Ref|AGOT|18}}{{Ref|AGOT|32}}{{Ref|ASOS|12}}{{Ref|ASOS|54}}

The Red Keep has [[serpentine steps]] which can be strenuous to climb.{{Ref|ACOK|18}} [[Maegor's Holdfast]],{{Ref|ACOK|18}} the [[Small council chamber]],{{Ref|ACOK|15}} [[Pycelle's chambers]],{{ref|ACOK|17}} the lower bailey,{{Ref|ACOK|17}} a [[Courtyard of the Red Keep|small sunken courtyard]],{{Ref|ASOS|61}} and the [[black cells]]{{Ref|ASOS|70}} are located below the steps. The [[Great Hall (Red Keep)|Great Hall]] with the throne room{{ref|AFFC|24}} and the [[Tower of the Hand]]{{Ref|ASOS|4}} are found above the steps, and the [[Outer yard of the Red Keep|outer yard]] is found near its main gate.{{Ref|ACOK|17}}{{Ref|ASOS|4}}{{Ref|ASOS|70}} The [[Great Yard]] can be seen from the windows of the Tower of the Hand, with [[Littlefinger's chambers]] across the yard.{{Ref|AGOT|30}} Also above the steps are the [[godswood of the Red Keep|godswood]], the river walk, the small kitchen, and the pig yard.{{Ref|ACOK|18}} The [[royal sept]] and the [[Maidenvault]] are located above the serpentine steps as well.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}

Relics of the [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] dynasty, such as dusty suits of black armor, sit in some corridors.{{Ref|AGOT|20}} Doors are made of [[oak]] banded with black [[iron]].{{Ref|AGOT|22}} Sweet-smelling rushes can be spread on floors.{{Ref|ACOK|57}}{{Ref|ASOS|6}} The Red Keep is full of [[cat]]s, both pets as well as strays, like a [[Balerion (cat)|black tomcat]].{{Ref|AGOT|32}}

The household of the castle is led by the [[chief steward of the Red Keep]] and his understewards.{{ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}}

===Great Hall===
[[File:The iron throne.jpg|thumb|The [[Iron Throne]] in the [[Great Hall (Red Keep)|throne room]], by Marc Simonetti © Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial]]
The [[Great Hall (Red Keep)|Great Hall]] contains the throne room of the king. The [[Iron Throne]] sits on a raised iron dais with high and narrow steps. A long carpet stretches from the throne to the hall's great [[oak]]-and-[[bronze]] doors. The cavernous Great Hall can feast a thousand people.{{Ref|AGOT|22}} The hall is oriented north to south, with high, narrow windows on the eastern and western walls. [[Skulls of the Targaryen dragons]] once adorned the walls, but King [[Robert I Baratheon]] had them moved to a cellar and replaced with hunting tapestries at the beginning of his reign.{{Ref|AGOT|13}}{{Ref|AGOT|43}} Located behind the Iron Throne is the king's door, a private exit.{{Ref|AFFC|32}}{{Ref|AFFC|43}}

The second-largest chamber in Westeros after [[Harrenhal]], more than a thousand maidens and their family members and servants overcrowded the Great Hall during the [[Maiden's Day Ball]].{{Ref|FaB|21}} [[Small council]] sessions are sometimes held in the throne room.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

===Maegor's Holdfast===
[[Maegor's Holdfast]] is a massive square fortress inside the heart of the Red Keep. The castle-within-a-castle is situated behind walls twelve feet thick and a dry moat lined with iron spikes. Maegor's Holdfast includes the royal apartments, and the king's bedchamber contains a canopied bed and twin hearths.{{Ref|AGOT|47}} The holdfast also contains the [[Queen's Ballroom]].{{Ref|ACOK|57}}

===Tower of the Hand===
[[File:Tower of the Hand.jpg|thumb|[[Tower of the Hand]], by Ryan Barger © Fantasy Flight Games]]
The [[Tower of the Hand]] contains the chambers of the [[Hand of the King]] and the [[Small Hall]].{{Ref|AGOT|22}} The building has a [[solar]] and a garderobe,{{Ref|ACOK|29}} as well as tall windows.{{Ref|AGOT|39}} Below the tower is the [[chamber of the dragon mosaic]].{{Ref|ASOS|77}}

===Other Buildings===
The council chamber hosts meetings of the [[small council]]. It contains a long table,{{Ref|AGOT|51}} at the head of which may sit the king.{{Ref|ASOS|19}} The chamber is richly furnished with [[Myr]]ish carpet, a carved screen from the [[Summer Isles]], and tapestries from [[Lys]], [[Norvos]], and [[Qohor]]. The chamber's door is flanked by two [[Valyrian sphinx]]es.{{Ref|AGOT|20}} The door can be guarded by a knight of the [[Kingsguard]] when the council is in session.{{Ref|AFFC|17}}

[[White Sword Tower]], located near [[Blackwater Bay]], contains the chambers of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref|ASOS|67}}

The [[Maidenvault]] is a long, slate-roofed building located behind the [[royal sept]].{{Ref|ASOS|6}} The castle also has a library.{{Ref|ASOS|12}}

The [[Kitchen Keep]] is located in a courtyard across from the castle's main kitchen. Lord [[Gyles Rosby]] has spacious apartments above the Kitchen Keep, including a large bedchamber, a solar, a bath, a dressing room, and small adjoining chambers for servants.{{Ref|ASoS|58}} The Red Keep also has a small kitchen and a pig yard.{{Ref|ACOK|18}}

[[File:White Sword Tower.jpg|thumb|[[White Sword Tower]], by Franz Miklis © Fantasy Flight Games]]

The [[godswood of the Red Keep]] is an acre of elm, alder and black cottonwood trees that overlook the [[Blackwater Rush]]. The [[heart tree]] is a great oak with limbs overgrown with smokeberry vines.{{Ref|AGOT|25}} Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]] has a garden at the Red Keep.{{Ref|AGoT|57}}

The [[rookery]] is the home of the [[raven]]s used by [[maesters]] of the [[Citadel]]. The [[Grand Maester]] has [[Pycelle's chambers|his chambers]] beneath the rookery.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

[[Varys's chambers|The snug apartments]] of Lord [[Varys]], the [[master of whisperers]], are three windowless chambers with a hearth near the northern wall. Varys sleeps on a stone bed.{{Ref|ASOS|12}}

===Dungeons===
The Traitor's Walk is a pathway{{Ref|AGOT|32}}{{Ref|ASOS|59}} leading to a squat, half-round tower.{{Ref|AFFC|27}} The top floor holds cells for prisoners kept in a degree of comfort, such as [[knight]]s or [[lord]]lings who might be ransomed, while the entrance to the dungeons sits on the ground floor. The other floors between contain rooms for the [[King's Justice]], the [[Chief Gaoler]], and the [[Lord Confessor]].{{Ref|AFFC|27}}

The dungeon entrance consists of a door of hammered iron and another door of splintered grey wood.{{Ref|AFFC|27}} King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] ordered that the dungeons below the squat tower have four levels.{{Ref|ASOS|77}}

The uppermost level has cells with high narrow windows where [[smallfolk|common]] criminals are confined together.{{Ref|ASOS|77}}

The second level has smaller, personal cells without windows for [[highborn]] captives. Torches in the halls cast light through the bars.{{Ref|ASOS|77}}

The third level cells, the [[black cells]], are smaller still and have doors of wood so that no light enters them,{{Ref|ASOS|77}} but they have not been used in recent years.{{Ref|AFFC|7}}

The lowest level is used for [[torture]]. It is supposedly safer to go through the fourth level of the dungeons in darkness, because there are things one would not wish to see.{{Ref|ASOS|77}} The dungeon has twisting turnpike stairs and iron gates.{{Ref|ASOS|77}} A path from the lowest level leads to the [[chamber of the dragon mosaic]] below the [[Tower of the Hand]] and to the [[Blackwater Rush]].{{Ref|ASOS|77}}

===Secret Passages===
[[File:Red Keep tunnels.jpg|thumb|350px|Red Keep tunnels, by Jonny Klein © Fantasy Flight Games]]
The Red Keep and [[Aegon's High Hill]] have a network of secret passages and tunnels. King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] had them built to enable him to make a quick escape, should his enemies ever trap him.{{Ref|ASOS|12}} The tunnels are supposedly full of traps. Some tunnels are of stone, while others are earth supported by timbers. Some of them are so small that a grown man must crawl through them. Some pass close to other rooms in the Red Keep, allowing a hidden person to eavesdrop on conversations.{{Ref|ASOS|77}}

The bedchamber used by Lord [[Varys]] contains a mechanism that causes his stone slab of a bed to float up and reveal a hidden staircase.{{Ref|ASOS|12}} One secret passage leads from the bedchamber of the [[Tower of the Hand]] to the [[chamber of the dragon mosaic]] below.{{Ref|ASOS|77}}{{Ref|ADwD|1}} There is also a secret way to get out of the Red Keep onto the cliffs facing the sea. Narrow handholds, impossible to see from the ground, have been cut into the rock so one may climb down to a trail beside the [[Blackwater Rush]].{{Ref|AGOT|20}}{{Ref|ASOS|61}} Another passage out of the Red Keep passes by the cellar of the [[skulls of the Targaryen dragons]], and leads to a sewer that empties into the river.{{Ref|AGOT|32}}

Maegor's Holdfast is the only building in the Red Keep that has no secret passages, as Maegor "wanted no rats in his own walls". There is one escape door, but it does not connect to any other passage in the Red Keep.{{Ref|ASOS|12}}

People familiar with the secret passages have included Maegor himself, [[Cheese (the rat-catcher)|Cheese]], Lord [[Larys Strong]], Varys and his [[little birds]], and Lord [[Petyr Baelish]].

==History==
===Construction===
[[File:Red Keep - Lands of Ice and Fire.png|350px|thumb|The Red Keep, by Jonathan Roberts for ''[[The Lands of Ice and Fire]]''.]]
[[Image:Kings landing map.png|350px|thumb|1 [[Rosby road]], 2 [[Dragon Gate]], 3 [[Iron Gate]], 4 [[Dragonpit]], 5 [[Shae's manse]], 6 [[Chataya's brothel]], 7 [[Old Gate]], 8 [[Flea Bottom]], '''9 Red Keep''', 10 [[Street of the Sisters]], 11 [[Gate of the Gods]], 12 [[Cobbler's Square]], 13 [[Guildhall of the Alchemists]], 14 [[Hook]], 15 [[Great Sept of Baelor]], 16 [[Muddy Way]], 17 [[Fishmonger's Square]], 18 [[River Gate]], 19 [[shop of Tobho Mott|Tobho Mott's shop]], 20 [[Street of Steel]], 21 [[harbor of King's Landing|harbor]], 22 [[Lion Gate]], 23 [[River Row]], 24 [[fish market]], 25 [[tourney grounds (King's Landing)|tourney grounds]], 26 [[King's Gate]], 27 [[kingsroad]]]]

At the start of [[Aegon's Conquest]], [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] landed at the mouth of the [[Blackwater Rush]]. On the highest of the three hills of the area, Aegon's Hill, he built his first fort of earth and wood,{{Ref|AGOT|18}} the [[Aegonfort]].{{Ref|AWOIAF|King's Landing}} The new city of [[King's Landing]], the capital of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], developed around the fort. In {{Date|35}} King Aegon I tore down the wooden Aegonfort so a more fitting stone castle could be raised for [[House Targaryen]], tasking his sister, Queen [[Visenya Targaryen]], and the [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Alyn Stokeworth]], with overseeing its construction.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|1}}{{Ref|FAB|4}}

When Aegon died at [[Dragonstone]] in {{Date|37}}, he was succeeded by his son, [[Aenys I Targaryen]], who was crowned at Dragonstone and then traveled to the capital to claim the Iron Throne in the ruins of the Aegonfort.{{Ref|FAB|4}} Aenys was obsessed with the new castle, which the people of King's Landing named the Red Keep because of its stone,{{Ref|FAB|4}} but the king passed away at Dragonstone during the [[Faith Militant uprising]] in {{Date|42}}. Aenys was succeeded by his brother, [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor I]]. The Red Keep and the [[Sept of Remembrance]] were seized by [[Warrior's Sons]] and [[Poor Fellows]], but Maegor eventually used [[Balerion]] to destroy the [[Faith Militant]] at the sept and solidify his rule.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|3}}

Maegor took personal charge of the Red Keep's construction in {{Date|43}}. He went beyond the plans of Aegon and Aenys by adding a moated redoubt, later known as [[Maegor's Holdfast]], within the walls of the Red Keep. He also commanded that secret passages, false walls, and trapdoors be introduced to the castle and tunnels through Aegon's High Hill.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|3}} After Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys Targaryen]] was tortured to death by [[Tyanna of the Tower]] in {{Date|44}}, King Maegor abandoned his nephew's body in the courtyard of the Red Keep.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|3}} Many members of [[House Harroway]] were thrown onto the spikes below Maegor's Holdfast when the king extinguished the family in {{Date|44}}.{{Ref|FAB|4}}

When the castle was completed in {{Date|45}}, Maegor threw a feast for its builders, carvers, and stonemasons. After three days of feasting, however, Maegor the Cruel had all of the craftsmen killed so that only he would know the Red Keep's secrets.{{Ref|AGOT|18}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|3}} With the Red Keep complete, Maegor then began construction of the [[Dragonpit]]. When Maegor the Cruel was found dead on the [[Iron Throne]] in {{Date|48}}, one theory suggested that a mason familiar with the castle's secret passages had escaped Maegor's massacre and assassinated the king.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|3}}

===Jaehaerys the Conciliator===
King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] replaced the [[chief steward of the Red Keep]] and all of his understewards in {{date|50}}.{{ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}} Jaehaerys chose Septon [[Barth]], who had worked in the Red Keep's library{{Ref|ASOS|54}} since 50 AC,{{ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}} to serve as his [[Hand of the King]] in {{date|57}}.{{ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}

In {{Date|95}}, Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] broke her hip after a fall on the [[serpentine steps]], forcing her to then walk with a cane.{{Ref|FAB|11}} The ashes of Jaehaerys and Alysanne were interred beneath the Red Keep after their deaths.{{Ref|FAB|12}}

===Dance of the Dragons===
[[File:Xia TaptaraRedKeepServant.jpg|thumb|A servant spying in the Red Keep, by Xia Taptara © Fantasy Flight Games]]
The Red Keep was a place of song and splendor during the reign of the generous King [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|12}} The king's trusted friend, Grand Maester [[Mellos]], died while climbing the [[serpentine steps]] in {{Date|127}}.{{Ref|FAB|12}} Civil war erupted after Viserys's death with the [[Dance of the Dragons]], and many men were imprisoned in the dungeons once [[Aegon II Targaryen]] took the throne.{{Ref|FAB|13}} [[Blood and Cheese]] infiltrated the Red Keep and assassinated Prince [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)|Jaehaerys Targaryen]] to avenge the death of Prince [[Lucerys Velaryon]] at [[Storm's End]]. Afterward, the king commanded the city's ratcatchers be hanged. Ser [[Otto Hightower]] brought one hundred [[cat]]s to the Red Keep to take their place.{{Ref|FaB|14}}

Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] and her spouse, Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], landed in the [[outer yard of the Red Keep]] during the [[fall of King's Landing]].{{Ref|FAB|15}} Aegon's sister-wife, Queen [[Helaena Targaryen]], threw herself to her death from [[Maegor's Holdfast]].{{Ref|FAB|17}} Rhaenyra fled the city after the [[Storming of the Dragonpit]], and Ser [[Perkin the Flea]] claimed the abandoned Red Keep for [[Trystane Truefyre]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|6}} Lord [[Borros Baratheon]] recovered King's Landing for Aegon II during the [[Moon of the Three Kings]], but the king was eventually found dead within the Red Keep after the [[Battle of the Kingsroad]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|6}}

Lord [[Cregan Stark]] administered justice for King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] during the [[Hour of the Wolf]] in {{Date|131}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|7}} During the [[regency of Aegon III]] the following year, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] died while climbing the serpentine steps,{{Ref|FAB|20}} and young [[Falena Stokeworth]] broke her leg on the steps in {{Date|133}} before the [[Maiden's Day Ball]].{{Ref|FAB|21}} Aegon and his brother, Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys]], were besieged in Maegor's Holdfast for eighteen days, the so-called [[secret siege]], by Ser [[Marston Waters]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|7}} Ser [[Lucas Lothston]], the master-at-arms of the Red Keep, was granted Harrenhal by Aegon in {{Date|151}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|7|3|1}}

===Blackfyre Rebellions===
[[File:Franz Miklis red keep.jpg|thumb|The Red Keep, by Franz Miklis © Fantasy Flight Games]]
King [[Baelor I Targaryen]] confined his sisters in the [[Maidenvault]] when he came to the throne, claiming it would prevent any carnal thoughts.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} After his [[Wedding of Maron Martell and Daenerys Targaryen|wedding]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]], [[Maron Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]], submitted to King [[Daeron II Targaryen]] before the Iron Throne, after which the pair rode to the [[Great Sept of Baelor]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}}

Ser [[Quentyn Ball]], the castle's master-at-arms, helped Ser [[Daemon I Blackfyre|Daemon Blackfyre]] escape the Red Keep at the start of the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|12}} The [[Raven's Teeth]] of Lord [[Brynden Rivers]] garrisoned the castle during the reign of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]].{{Ref|TSS}} [[Daemon II Blackfyre]] was kept hostage below the castle by Bloodraven after the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|13}} Ser [[Aegor Rivers]] was a prisoner in the Red Keep after the [[Third Blackfyre Rebellion]], but Bittersteel eventually escaped to the [[Free Cities]] while traveling to the [[Wall]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|13}} The murder of [[Aenys Blackfyre]] at the Red Keep by order of Brynden Rivers led to Bloodraven being sent to the Wall by King [[Aegon V Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|15}}

===The Mad King===
Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], the [[Hand of the King]] to [[Aerys II Targaryen]], desired to have his brother, Ser [[Tygett Lannister]], appointed as master-at-arms of the Red Keep. The growing rift between the king and his Hand led to Ser [[Willem Darry]] instead being chosen in {{Date|170}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|17}}

[[File:Jason Engle There Are No Men Like Me.jpg|thumb|Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] and the Red Keep, by Jason Engle © Fantasy Flight Games]]

The Mad King remained in the Red Keep for four years after the [[Defiance of Duskendale]],{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|17}} but he unexpectedly left the castle to attend the [[tourney at Harrenhal]].{{Ref|ASOS|42}}{{Ref|ADWD|67}} His heir, Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]], chose to reside at [[Dragonstone]] instead of the capital.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|17}} Aerys tasked the [[Alchemists' Guild]] with using [[wildfire]] to ward off winter in {{Date|281}}, the [[Year of the False Spring]], and green flame burned on the walls of the Red Keep.{{Ref|TWOIAF|5|1}}

After [[Lyanna Stark]] was abducted by Rhaegar, her brother, [[Brandon Stark]], rode into the Red Keep to challenge Rhaegar. Aerys had Brandon and his companions arrested, however, and summoned their fathers to court. The king had almost all of them murdered, with Brandon and his father, Lord [[Rickard Stark]], being executed in the throne room.{{Ref|ACOK|55}} Later during [[Robert's Rebellion]], Rhaegar rode from the Red Keep to confront Lord [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]],{{Ref|AFFC|8}} but the prince was slain by Robert in the [[Battle of the Trident]].{{Ref|AGOT|4}}

Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], a member of the Mad King's [[Kingsguard]], held the Red Keep amid the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] and Ser [[Amory Lorch]] climbed the walls of [[Maegor's Holdfast]] and slew Rhaegar's wife, Princess [[Elia Martell]], and children, Princess [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]] and Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon Targaryen]].{{Ref|ASOS|11}}{{Ref|ASOS|53}} Jaime wanted the king to surrender the castle, but Aerys instead wanted to enact his [[wildfire plot]], with [[wildfire]] having been hidden throughout the city, including the castle's cellars. Jaime slew [[Rossart]] while the [[Hand of the King]] hurried to a postern gate, and then Jaime killed Aerys before the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|ASOS|37}} Willem Darry eventually helped Aerys's surviving children, Prince [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] and Princess [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]], flee Dragonstone before [[assault on Dragonstone|its assault]] by [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{Ref|AGOT|3}}

===House Baratheon===
King [[Robert I Baratheon]] claimed the [[Iron Throne]] after the death of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]. Ser [[Aron Santagar]] serves as [[master-at-arms]] of the Red Keep, while Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] is the [[King's Justice]].{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] handles the castle's [[raven]]s.{{Ref|AGOT|25}} [[Moon Boy]] and [[Orland of Oldtown]] are Robert's [[fool]] and bard, respectively.{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Joshua CairosNedStark.jpg|thumb|[[Eddard Stark]] in the [[small council]] chambers, by Joshua Cairós © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Lady [[Lysa Arryn]] abruptly flees the Red Keep in the night after the death of her husband, Lord [[Jon Arryn]].{{Ref|AGOT|34}} The new [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Eddard Stark]], and his daughters, [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and [[Arya Stark|Arya]], take up residence in Jon's former chambers in the [[Tower of the Hand]].{{Ref|AGOT|20}}

Lost in the dark cellars of the Red Keep, Arya overhears a conversation between two men who are strangers to her, [[Varys]] and [[Illyrio Mopatis]].{{Ref|AGOT|32}}{{Ref|SSM|1261}}

King [[Robert I Baratheon]] is taken to his chambers in [[Maegor's Holdfast]] after having been mortally wounded by a [[boar]] in the [[kingswood]].{{Ref|AGOT|47}} After Robert dies, Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] has Eddard arrested in the [[Great Hall (Red Keep)|throne room]] for plotting against King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{Ref|AGOT|4}} Lord Stark is thrown into the [[black cells]]{{Ref|AGOT|58}} and Sansa is confined to the tallest tower of Maegor's.{{Ref|AGOT|51}} Arya escapes the [[House Lannister guards|Lannister guards]] by slaying [[stableboy at King's Landing|a stableboy]] and fleeing into the dungeons.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}

Robert's hunting tapestries are removed from the throne room's walls.{{Ref|AGOT|57}} Sansa is eventually granted freedom of the castle by Cersei, although the girl is not allowed to leave the Red Keep.{{Ref|AGOT|57}}

Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], having been dismissed from the [[Kingsguard]],{{Ref|AGOT|57}} slays one of the [[gold cloaks]] in the stables and another at the [[River Gate]] while fleeing.{{Ref|AGOT|60}}{{Ref|ADWD|11}}

Joffrey has the spiked heads of Eddard and other members of his retinue displayed on the castle's walls.{{Ref|AGOT|67}} Sansa briefly considers pushing Joffrey from the battlements and falling to her death, but she refrains when [[Sandor Clegane]] treats her wounded lip.{{Ref|ASOS|67}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[File:Zippo514 Giant of Lannister.jpg|thumb|[[Tyrion Lannister]] rallying troops at the [[Battle of the Blackwater|Blackwater]], by zippo514 ©]]
With the [[War of the Five Kings]] having broken out, the [[tourney on King Joffrey's name day]] is held in the Red Keep.{{Ref|ACOK|2}} [[Tyrion Lannister]], the acting Hand, has [[Vylarr]] remove the spiked heads.{{Ref|ACOK|2}} Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] meets with [[Sansa Stark]] in the [[godswood of the Red Keep|castle's godswood]] to avoid being overheard.{{Ref|ACOK|18}}

When a mob of [[smallfolk]] ask for food outside the castle's gates, King [[Joffrey I Baratheon]] has his guards fire upon them.{{Ref|ACOK|20}} The royal party flees back to the Red Keep during the [[riot of King's Landing]].{{Ref|ACOK|41}}

During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], Sansa and other ladies take refuge in the Red Keep's [[royal sept]] and the [[Queen's Ballroom]].{{Ref|ACOK|57}} Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] has Ser [[Ilyn Payne]], the [[King's Justice]], on hand in the ballroom,{{Ref|ACOK|57}} and she recalls Joffrey to [[Maegor's Holdfast]] during the battle.{{Ref|ACOK|62}} The castle's bells ring to celebrate the defeat of [[Stannis Baratheon]] by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]].{{Ref|ACOK|62}} Afterward, heroes and captives are presented before Joffrey in the throne room.{{Ref|ACOK|65}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Lord [[Mace Tyrell]]'s court stays in the [[Maidenvault]] during their visit to King's Landing.{{Ref|ASOS|6}} [[Tyrion Lannister]] houses Prince [[Oberyn Martell]]'s retinue from [[Dorne]] in a cornerfort away from the Tyrells.{{Ref|ASOS|53}}

Sansa marries [[Tyrion Lannister]] in the Red Keep's sept, and [[Wedding of Tyrion Lannister and Sansa Stark|their wedding feast]] is held in the [[Small Hall]] afterwards.{{Ref|ASOS|28}} Tyrion and Sansa are granted Lord [[Gyles Rosby]]'s apartments in the [[Kitchen Keep]].{{Ref|ASOS|58}}

King Joffrey receives wedding gifts in the Queen's Ballroom.{{Ref|ASOS|59}} Following his wedding to [[Margaery Tyrell]] at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]], Joffrey [[Purple Wedding|dies at the reception]] in the throne room.{{Ref|ASOS|60}} Tyrion is blamed for Joffrey's death and is held in a tower cell.{{Ref|ASOS|66}} Sansa escapes the Red Keep with the assistance of Joffrey's new fool, [[Dontos Hollard]].{{Ref|ASOS|61}} It is rumored that a ghostly [[direwolf]] prowls the Red Keep after Sansa's disappearance.{{Ref|ASOS|62}} Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] has sex with his sister, Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], in the royal sept, where Joffrey's body has been placed.{{Ref|ASOS|62}}

Oberyn represents Tyrion in a [[trial by combat]] held in the Red Keep's outer yard, but the Red Viper is slain by Ser [[Gregor Clegane]].{{Ref|ASOS|70}} The night before Tyrion is to be executed, Jaime forces [[Varys]] to help his brother escape from the [[black cells]]. Varys then guides Tyrion to the [[chamber of the dragon mosaic]]. Tyrion climbs a secret passage to the [[Tower of the Hand]], where he kills his father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], the [[Hand of the King]].{{Ref|ASOS|77}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Cassandre Bolanshadowsandspiders.jpg|thumb|[[Varys]] spying amongst the cobwebs in the Red Keep, by Cassandre Bolan © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] becomes paranoid after her father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], is found murdered in the [[Tower of the Hand]]. The queen fears that her younger brother, [[Tyrion Lannister]], is moving in secret passages, and that the vanished [[Varys]] has allied with [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{Ref|AFFC|3}} Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] and guards unsuccessfully search for Tyrion and Varys.{{Ref|AFFC|3}}{{Ref|AFFC|8}}{{Ref|AFFC|12}} The undergaoler [[Rugen]] has also disappeared.{{Ref|AFFC|7}}

King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]] weds [[Margaery Tyrell]] in [[Wedding of Tommen I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell|a modest ceremony within the castle sept]]. After the feast in the Small Hall, Cersei has the Tower of the Hand burned to the ground with [[wildfire]].{{Ref|AFFC|12}}

The queen dreams of building a new royal castle on the other side of the [[Blackwater Rush]].{{Ref|AFFC|12}} Cersei refuses to allow Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] to become the castle's new master-at-arms.{{Ref|AFFC|25}} The dying Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] and enemies of Cersei are sent by the queen to the [[black cells]] for experimentation by [[Qyburn]].{{Ref|AFFC|7}}{{Ref|AFFC|32}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Ser [[Balon Swann]] informs Prince [[Doran Martell]] and his court at [[Sunspear]] that Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]'s dying screams were heard throughout the Red Keep.{{Ref|ADWD|38}}

With Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] having been arrested by the [[High Sparrow]], her uncle, Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], takes up residence in the Red Keep as [[Lord Regent]]. Several accusers against [[Margaery Tyrell]] are imprisoned in dungeons under the castle.{{Ref|ADWD|54}} Cersei embarks on a [[walk of atonement]] from the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] to the Red Keep.{{Ref|ADWD|65}}

The new [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Mace Tyrell]], plans to construct a replacement Tower of the Hand triple the size of the original. Kevan and [[Pycelle]] are [[Assassinations of Pycelle and Kevan Lannister|assassinated]] by [[Varys]] and his "[[little birds]]" in [[Pycelle's chambers]] below the rookery.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

==Quotes==
[[File:Red Keep.jpg|thumb|The Red Keep in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]
{{Quote|My descendants shall rule here for a thousand years.{{Ref|FAB|4}}|declaration of [[Aenys I Targaryen]]}}

{{Quote|The Red Keep has its secrets, known only to the dead.{{Ref|FAB|4}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

{{Quote|[[Eddard Stark|His father]] would be the [[Hand of the King]], and they were going to live in the red castle at [[King's Landing]], the castle the [[House Targaryen|Dragonlords]] had built. [[Old Nan]] said there were [[ghosts]] there, and dungeons where terrible things had been done, and [[Skulls of the Targaryen dragons|dragon heads]] on the walls.{{ref|AGOT|8}}|thoughts of [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{Quote|And above it all, frowning down from [[Aegon's high hill]], was the Red Keep; seven huge drum-towers crowned with [[iron]] ramparts, an immense grim barbican, vaulted halls and covered bridges, barracks and dungeons and granaries, massive curtain walls studded with archers' nests, all fashioned of pale red stone. [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] had commanded it built. His son [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor the Cruel]] had seen it completed. Afterward he had taken the heads of every stonemason, woodworker, and builder who had labored on it. Only the [[House Targaryen|blood of the dragon]] would ever know the secrets of the fortress the [[Dragonlords]] had built, he vowed.{{Ref|AGOT|18}}|thoughts of [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|The Red Keep has ways known only to [[ghosts]] and [[spider]]s.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}|[[Varys]] to [[Eddard Stark]]}}

{{Quote|The Red Keep shelters two sorts of people, Lord Eddard. Those who are loyal to [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]], and those who are loyal only to themselves. {{Ref|AGOT|30}}|[[Varys]] to [[Eddard Stark]]}}

{{Quote|[[Eddard Stark|Father]] said the Red Keep was smaller than [[Winterfell]], but in her dreams it had been immense, an endless stone maze with that seemed to shift and change behind her.{{Ref|AGOT|32}}|thoughts of [[Arya Stark]]}}

{{Quote|The only palace I desire is the red castle at [[King's Landing]], my lord Pyat.{{Ref|ACOK|27}}|[[Daenerys Targaryen]] to [[Pyat Pree]]}}

{{Quote|[[Blackwater Rush|The river]] that had seemed so narrow from a distance now stretched wide as a sea, but [[King's Landing|the city]] had grown gigantic as well. Glowering down from [[Aegon's High Hill]], the Red Keep commanded the approaches. Its [[iron]]-crowned battlements, massive towers, and thick red walls gave it the aspect of a ferocious beast hunched above river and streets. The bluffs on which it crouched were steep and rocky, spotted with lichen and gnarled thorny trees.{{Ref|ACOK|58}}|thoughts of [[Davos Seaworth]]}}

{{Quote|No one knew the Red Keep better than [[Varys|the eunuch]].{{Ref|ASOS|67}}|thoughts of [[Jaime Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|''It is my day now. It is my castle and [[Seven Kingdoms|my kingdom]]''.{{Ref|AFFC|12}}|thoughts of [[Cersei Lannister]]}}

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A Storm of Swords-Chapter 4

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Luis7M:

{{Infobox Chapter ASoS
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = [[King's Landing]]
| title = Tyrion I
| page = 43
| previous = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 3|Arya I]]
| current = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 4|Tyrion I]]
| next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 5|Davos I]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 67|Tyrion XV]] ''A Clash of Kings''
| arc next = [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 12|Tyrion II]]
}}

[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] meets with [[Bronn]] and then his father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]].

==Synopsis==
[[Bronn]] visits [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]], who is recovering from his wounds from the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] in [[Maegor's Holdfast]]. He finds that much has changed in [[King's Landing]] under his father [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin's]] rule. He also realizes that his father has seen to it that Tyrion received little of the credit for saving the city. Bronn has been [[knight]]ed, and now goes by Ser Bronn of the Blackwater. Ser [[Mandon Moore]] drowned and [[Sandor Clegane]] has fled. Lord [[Jacelyn Bywater]] was killed by his own men during the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], and Ser [[Addam Marbrand]] has replaced him as Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing|City Watch]]. Tyrion's [[Vale mountain clans|mountain clansmen]] have been chased out of the city. Some remain in the [[kingswood]], but others return to the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]]. [[Alayaya]] was whipped before [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] allowed her to be freed. Cersei has returned [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] to the city, and the [[House Kettleblack|Kettleblacks]], now all knights, are no longer working for Tyrion. Bronn tells about [[Renly's ghost]] and [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis's]] escape from the battle. Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] is being sent to deal with [[northmen]] marching on [[Duskendale]]. [[Margaery Tyrell]] is en route to the capital. Tyrion asks Bronn to learn more about Mandon, trying to discover if his sister sent the [[Kingsguard]] to kill him.

With the aid of Bronn and his squire, [[Podrick Payne]], Tyrion forces himself to dress so he can visit his father. The drawbridge of Maegor's Holdfast is already up for the night, but Tyrion invokes his father's name to convince Ser [[Meryn Trant]] to have it lowered. Tyrion reluctantly asks Bronn to carry him up the [[serpentine steps]]. They pass through the [[Outer yard of the Red Keep|outer yard]], which is full of [[men of the Reach]].

Tyrion encounters Addam on the turnpike stair of the [[Tower of the Hand]]. Tyrion's cousin [[Tyrek Lannister|Tyrek]] still has not been found after the [[riots in King's Landing]], and is feared dead.

Tyrion meets with his father privately in Tywin's solar, with Bronn and Podrick waiting outside. The date for [[Purple Wedding|the wedding]] of Margaery and King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] has been set for the first day of {{date|300}}. Lord Tywin reveals that some battles are won by quills and [[raven]]s, and is in the process of composing letters. The [[Hand of the King|Hand]] tells his son they cannot finish Stannis at [[Dragonstone]] until they have the [[Redwyne fleet]] available. Ser [[Helman Tallhart]] and [[Robett Glover]] are marching on Duskendale, but Tywin has sent Lord Tarly and Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] to deal with them. Tywin considers the naming of [[Petyr Baelish]] as [[Lord of Harrenhal]] to be an empty title while [[Harrenhal|the castle]] is in the hands of [[Roose Bolton]], but Littlefinger did do them good service in negotiating with the [[House Tyrell|Tyrells]].

Tyrion seeks a little gratitude from his father, but Tywin tells him, "[[Mummer]]s and [[monkey]]s require applause." Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] has written about [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]] being accepted at [[Sunspear]], though Tywin is relucant to turn Gregor over to Prince [[Doran Martell]]. Tyrion states that he wants [[Casterly Rock]], as he is heir by rights since [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] is a sworn brother of the Kingsguard. Tywin will never let Tyrion have the [[House Lannister|Lannisters's]] ancestral seat, however. Tywin reveals he had Alayaya whipped because of Tyrion's threats against Joffrey and Tommen, and he warns that he will hang the next [[whore]] Tyrion takes to bed.

==Character List==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:50;" |
'''Appearing:'''
{{Columns|1|
*[[Bronn]]
*[[Frenken]]
*[[Osmund Kettleblack]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Addam Marbrand]]
*[[Podrick Payne]]
*[[Meryn Trant]]
}}
| style="width:50;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
{{Columns|3|
*[[Alayaya]]
*[[Petyr Baelish]]
*[[Ballabar]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Myrcella Baratheon]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
*[[Roose Bolton]]
*[[Jacelyn Bywater]]
*[[Chella]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
*[[Robett Glover]]
*[[Ermesande Hayford]]
*[[High Septon (Tyrion's)|High Septon]]
*[[Osfryd Kettleblack]]
*[[Osney Kettleblack]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Gerold Lannister]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Joanna Lannister]]
*[[Kevan Lannister]]
*[[Tygett Lannister]]
*[[Tyrek Lannister]]
*[[Tytos Lannister]]
*[[Arianne Martell]]
*[[Doran Martell]]
*[[Trystane Martell]]
*[[Mandon Moore]]
*[[Paxter Redwyne]]
*[[Mathis Rowan]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Helman Tallhart]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Randyll Tarly]]
*[[Timett]]
*[[Margaery Tyrell]]
*[[Tysha]]
*[[Varys]]
}}
|}

==Mentions==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Events:'''
*[[300 AC]]
*[[Purple wedding|Joffrey's wedding]]
*[[War of the Five Kings]]
**[[Battle of the Blackwater]]
**[[Riots in King's Landing]]
**[[Wedding of Tyrek Lannister and Ermesande Hayford]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Houses:'''
*[[House Baelish]]
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[House Bolton]]
*[[House Clegane]]
*[[House Glover]]
*[[House Hayford]]
*[[House Kettleblack]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Marbrand]]
*[[House Martell]]
*[[House Moore]]
*[[House Oakheart]]
*[[House Payne]]
*[[House Redwyne]]
*[[House Rowan]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[House Tallhart]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[House Tarly]]
*[[House Trant]]
*[[House Tyrell]]
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Places:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Blackwater Rush]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Dragonstone (island)|Dragonstone]]
*[[Duskendale]]
*[[Free Cities]]
**[[Lys]]
*[[Green Fork]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[Highgarden]]
*[[King's Landing]]
**[[Red Keep]]
***[[Maegor's Holdfast]]
***[[Serpentine steps]]
***[[Tower of the Hand]]
**[[River Gate]]
**[[Winch towers]]
*[[Kingswood]]
*[[Rosby]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Sunspear]]
*[[Westerlands]]
}}
| style="width:20;" |
'''Terms:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Baratheon fleet]]
*[[Captain of the guards]]
*[[Cat]]
*[[City Watch of King's Landing]]
*[[Currency]]
*[[Dog]]
*[[Dreamwine]]
*[[Dwarf]]
*[[Eunuch]]
*[[Gold]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Honey]]
*[[Horse]]
*[[Hound]]
*[[House Lannister guards]]
*[[Iron]]
*[[King]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Knight]]
*[[Lion]]
*[[Little birds]]
*[[Lord]]
**[[Lord of the Arbor]]
**[[Lord of Dragonstone]]
**[[Lord of Goldengrove]]
**[[Lord of Harrenhal]]
**[[Lord of Horn Hill]]
**[[Lord of Storm's End]]
*[[Maester]]
*[[Marriage]]
*[[Monkey]]
*[[Mummer]]
*[[Mushroom (fungi)|Mushroom]]
*[[Northman]]
*[[Prince]]
**[[Prince of Dorne]]
*[[Pot shop]]
*[[Prostitution]]
*[[Pyromancer]]
*[[Rat]]
*[[Redwyne fleet]]
*[[Renly's ghost]]
*[[Rose]]
*[[Sellsword]]
*[[Septon]]
**[[High Septon]]
*[[Seven hells]]
*[[Ship]]
*[[Silk]]
*[[Silver]]
*[[Small council]]
*[[Spider]]
*[[Squire]]
*[[Solar]]
*[[Vale mountain clans]]
**[[Black Ears]]
**[[Burned Men]]
**[[Stone Crows]]
*[[Wayn]]
*[[Westermen]]
*[[Wildfire]]
*[[Wine]]
*[[Wolf]]
}}
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}
* The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [http://web.archive.org/web/20080228051425/members.aol.com/vbkorik27/summary/legend.html].
*[http://slynt.blogspot.nl/2012/06/re-read-tyrion-i-wounds-of-betrayal.html Analyses and summary of the chapter] in the course of a 10th reread by Slynth.
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-storm-of-swords-part-3 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords part 3] Analyses and summary by Leigh Butler.

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== House Category ==
Wait, don't add any more house pages to categories. I noticed that you decided to create for each house a category and add there its vassal houses. I can do that for you for all houses together(Only house entries).--[[User:Mordin999|Mor]] 16:25, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

Every house has [[Template:Noble House]], with a 'Overlord' variable, I can adjust the the template, to auto add it its own category and its overlord category. Separating the house and the vassal houses from the usual characters there, thus helping you out in this project you started. --[[User:Mordin999|Mor]] 16:29, 29 March 2012 (UTC)
Mind you it will not be perfect, the new categories would still need to be linked and I cant really do it for assets(like Clegane's Keep). Anyway, if you interested and/or want some specific adjustment just drop me a message, it would take me a couple of minutes todo.--[[User:Mordin999|Mor]] 16:32, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

== Subcategories ==

I noticed you added some of the "Great Bastards" to the main "House Targaryen" category. You don't have to. "Category: Great Bastards" works as as a subcategory to "Category: house Targaryen". --[[User:Dimadick|Dimadick]] 17:12, 21 June 2012 (UTC)
:Gotcha! [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] 18:14, 21 June 2012 (UTC)

== Category house Fowler ==

It was not possible to move the cayegory page but deleting the old one and creating a new category page leads to the same result. Thanks for the notice,[[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 15:02, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

:For the Wells houses I made [[House Wells]] a disambiguation page and made separate pages for each house with the region between parentheses to make it clear that the region is not part of the name. Also made separate categories for each again with the region between parentheses. Thanks again! [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 20:16, 17 August 2012 (UTC)

== Moving articles ==

Hi I noticed you moved some articles and created new ones. For instance [[Jenny of Oldstones]]. However this the title of this article is incorrect. The article should name should be the name of the character without titles and aliases. This is inline with the standards of wikipedia which we decided to follow. The adding of "(Oldstones)" was only done to make a distinction with other characters called Jenny. As a redirect will be left with the original title this not a big point but it is something to keep in mind before deciding to move other pages. If you want to propose a new article name policy could you do so on the forum? Regards,[[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 18:58, 22 August 2013 (UTC)
:Well, Wikipedia's standard naming policy is [[w:WP:COMMONNAME|WP:COMMONNAME]], by which articles are titled with the subject's most common, recognizable name. Jenny, most commonly known as "Jenny of Oldstones", should therefore fall under that title, not "Jenny (Oldstones)". When in doubt, I would expect articles to match GRRM's listing in the appendices (although those have occasional mistakes). [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] 19:07, 22 August 2013 (UTC)
::The part "of Oldstones" is not a part of her name. So it should not be included. Again if you do not agree feel free to discuss it on the board.[[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 20:32, 22 August 2013 (UTC)

== Deleting vs. Moving ==
My bad I couldn't figure out how to move it, I deleted and replaced House Durrendon too. --[[User:RumHam|RumHam]] 15:50, 17 April 2014 (UTC)

== Details ==
Why did you remove the "excess" detail? This wikia is about detail.
[[User:Lwaxanadeanna|Lwaxanadeanna]] 18:39, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

== Small Council ==

Hi, I noticed you deleted the <nowiki>[[:Category:Members of the Small council]]</nowiki> and created a new category: [[:Category:Members of the small council]]. However "Small" as well as "Council" are parts of the name so it should be with a capitical. See for instance [[w:Privy Council of the United Kingdom|Privy Council of the United Kingdom]], [[w:Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court of the United States]] or [[w:White House|White House]]; the adjective and the noun are part of the name and thus are with a capital. [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 15:03, 27 June 2014 (UTC)

:George R. R. Martin does not capitalize "small council" in his books. It is a descriptive name, not a formal, capitalized title. For instance, from [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 20]]: "And so Ned had come striding into the council chambers, bone-tired and dressed in borrowed clothing, to find four members of the small council waiting for him." Or from [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 17]]: "Within three years of his coming to court, he was master of coin and a member of the small council, and today the crown's revenues were ten times what they had been under his beleaguered predecessor ..." [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] 15:11, 27 June 2014 (UTC)

==World==

Hi, you're a lot more experienced than I am. Please do not hesitate to point out anything I should refine or rework in my writing now that we're able to add ''World'' stuff. --[[User:The Dragon Demands|The Dragon Demands]] 03:28, 27 November 2014 (UTC)

== House Arryn ==

Hey Nittanian, can I ask you why you took apart the history of House Arryn, and even leaving out a lot of info that was in there? [[User:Dade|Dade]] 12:32, 15 January 2015 (UTC)

=="masterly" Houses==

Wait...there's no such thing as a "masterly" House? That always confused me when I saw it on here. Why was it here in the first place?--[[User:The Dragon Demands|The Dragon Demands]] ([[User talk:The Dragon Demands|talk]]) 16:07, 23 June 2015 (CDT)

:Comes from Tallharts and Glovers bearing "Master of" titles. It would also help you understand why the Greatjon, a High Lord, is insulted when Robb tells him Galbart Glover will command the vanguard.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 12:26, 17 July 2015 (CDT)

::That's a common misconception, actually. "And when Lord Umber, who was called the Greatjon by his men and stood as tall as Hodor and twice as wide, '''threatened to take his forces home if he was placed behind the Hornwoods or the Cerwyns in the order of march''', Robb told him he was welcome to do so. "And when we are done with the Lannisters," he promised, scratching Grey Wind behind the ear, "we will march back north, root you out of your keep, and hang you for an oathbreaker." The Glovers and Tallharts being of a different rank is still conjecture at this point. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 13:23, 17 July 2015 (CDT)

==New War of the Five Kings articles ==

To complete the new War of the Five Kings articles:

*The Lannister fight with the Night's Watch recruits nearby the Gods Eye.
* Sow's Horn is attacked by Lannister men under the command of Amory Lorch (presumably around the time Lorch fights Yoren and the Night's Watch recruits), and later by Karstark men looking for Jaime Lannister.
* The unnamed Riverlands sept in which the Brotherhood fights the Bloody Mummers.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 19:57, 31 July 2015 (CDT)

::I added an article for the [[battle at the burning septry]]! [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 14:55, 6 August 2015 (CDT)

== House Manderly guards ==

I think this article is unneccessary. Are we going to have an article for each house guard?--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 15:28, 11 February 2016 (CST)

:You're probably right, since we don't have as much detail or known guards like the major houses. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 15:30, 11 February 2016 (CST)

::House Tyrell, on the other hand, does deserve its article.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 15:45, 11 February 2016 (CST)

:::Concur! [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 16:50, 11 February 2016 (CST)

== Turncloaks in the War of the Five Kings ==

Trying to come up with the full list for this new category. Your help or opinions would be appreciated.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 19:08, 11 February 2016 (CST)

:I have answered in my own talk page.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 01:39, 13 February 2016 (CST)

== House Bolton of Winterfell ==

:Come to think about it, there's no House Greyjoy of Deepwood Motte or House Greyjoy of Winterfell.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 22:36, 19 February 2016 (CST)

== "House" for Braavosi families ==

Why do we use the "House XXXXXXX" formula for Braavosi families? Braavosi don't have a system of nobility that we know of. And In Slaver's Bay is "House of XXXXXX".--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 20:14, 14 June 2016 (UTC)

:Braavos does have nobles according to TWOIAF: "Braavos is a city renowned for its architecture: ... the towers of the keyholders and noble families ..." Jon also considers sending "Arya" (Alys Karstark) to live with Braavosi nobles in ADWD Jon IX. The nomenclature is admittedly a toss-up. "House of X" has only been used with Slaver's Bay (Ghiscari) houses IIRC, while Westerosi houses of Valyrian descent like the Celtigars, Targaryens, and Velaryons use "House X". TWOIAF also uses "House Targaryen" when discussing the family's involvement in the Century of Blood prior to Aegon's Conquest. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 03:09, 15 June 2016 (UTC)

== Viserys Targaryen's title ==

Hi! You changed Viserys's title from King to Prince, citing the AGOT Appendix where he is listed as Prince. However, during the time Viserys spent on Dragonstone with Rhaella (after Aerys's death), he was crowned (as per Rhaella's entry in the app), and both Daenerys and Viserys himself consider him to be king, with Daenerys even correcting Barristan when he calls Viserys "Prince". As well, Illyrio introduces Viserys as "King of the Seven Kingdoms, etc." in Daenerys's first AGOT chapter. So while he never reigned ''in'' Westeros, I do think that the title of "King" can appropriately be used for Viserys on his page.--[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 17:57, 29 June 2016 (UTC)

:If the article starts with his regal name and title, the article title should be Viserys III Targaryen, right? His entry in the app titles him prince and does not use "Viserys III", however. His family crowned him in exile and he hasn't been recognized by the great houses of the Seven Kingdoms by the time AGOT begins (the timeframe which the wiki uses for the present tense). The ACOK and ASOS appendices clarify that he styled himself Viserys III (though no one in his would-be kingdom recognized him as such). TPATQ also states that Aegon II decreed that Rhaenyra was only a princess, despite her coronation. I think beginning with Prince '''Viserys Targaryen''' (his status according to the app and in the appendix of the book he appears in) but also including his stylings (King '''Viserys III Targaryen''', etc.) is a good compromise. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 18:59, 29 June 2016 (UTC)

::Fair enough. But shouldn't the titles listed in the infobox reflect that also then? Perhaps by adding "(self-proclaimed)" behind them? --[[User:Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys Targaryen]] ([[User talk:Rhaenys Targaryen|talk]]) 19:37, 29 June 2016 (UTC)

:::Good call! [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 19:53, 29 June 2016 (UTC)

::::Why is the Viserys article titled "Viserys Targaryen" while those of the Blackfyre pretenders do employ dynastic numbering (Daemon I, Maelys I) even though Blackfyre are just as pretenders as Viserys?--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 19:57, 21 July 2016 (UTC)

:::::Yandel uses regnal numbers for them in TWOIAF: "Haegon I Blackfyre", "Daemon II Blackfyre", "Daemon III Blackfyre", "Maleys I Blackfyre", etc, so the wiki articles for these historical figues should follow what is used in available sources. GRRM does not use "Viserys III Targaryen" for him in ASOIAF, and one servant announces him as "the Third of His Name". The wiki takes the start of AGOT as the "present", and AGOT's appendix and the reference app just call him "Viserys Targaryen" while referring to him as a prince. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 20:16, 21 July 2016 (UTC)

== Targaryen campaign articles ==

I have added two battles of the list in the Targaryen campaign in Slaver's Bay article (Battle at the Horns of Hazzat and Fighting at the Khyzai Pass). I hope you can create the proper articles.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 20:20, 21 July 2016 (UTC)

== Infobox for assassinations ==

I have created an infobox for assassinations ("Template Attackbox" because "Assassinationbox" may be hard to write), you can see it at the Purple Wedding article.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 21:14, 1 August 2016 (UTC)

== Pyromancers besides the Alchemists Guild ==

There is a mention in The World of Ice and Fire of: "The fires of the Fourteen Flames coursing through Valyria, fuel for the pyromancer's magic. There is also mention of pyromancers being present on Asshai. Do you consider this merits an article for the non-Westerosi pyromancers?--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 06:28, 12 August 2016 (UTC)

:How should we make the disambiguation? Considering most usages of the term "pyromancer" refers to the Wisdoms of the Alchemists Guild--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 16:46, 12 August 2016 (UTC)

== Fighting at Bitterbridge ==

I have created a stub-article. I hope you can check it out.--[[User:Gonzalo|Gonzalo]] ([[User talk:Gonzalo|talk]]) 22:35, 30 November 2017 (UTC)

== Capitalization ==

Why do you uncapitalize words that do not need to be uncapitalized? If anything it's utterly incorrect. --[[User:Potsk|Potsk]] ([[User talk:Potsk|talk]]) 15:33, 5 April 2019 (UTC)

:When in doubt, we should follow George's usage in the novels. He capitalizes Dorne, for instance, but uses lower case for the westerlands. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 16:00, 5 April 2019 (UTC)

::I agree that "westerlands" for example shouldn't be capitalized when used in a full sentence, but when it's the only word present in one line it should be capitalized. The same goes for any other word. --[[User:Potsk|Potsk]] ([[User talk:Potsk|talk]]) 17:53, 5 April 2019 (UTC)

==House Largent==
You created an article for House Largent due to Luthor enoblement by Rhaenyra. Why did you use the template for Houses of unknown region if you considered it as a crownlands house ? --[[User:Thomaerys Velaryon|Thomaerys Velaryon]] ([[User talk:Thomaerys Velaryon|talk]]) 18:12, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

:Hey, Thomaerys! I just forgot to update the template used on that page. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 18:16, 9 July 2021 (UTC)

==Duel between Brandon Stark and Petyr Baelish==
"Petyr, bleeding from a dozen wounds, offered to yield more than once, but Brandon continued to attack"

To quote from Ned in GOT 1x3, "How could you let this happen!?" Bro, this is quite a crazy mistake to make. It was Brandon who offered the boy several chances to yield during their duel, but Petyr kept refusing. I hope to see it corrected by nightfall, my lord. Kind regards. [[User:Luis7M|Luis7M]] ([[User talk:Luis7M|talk]]) 00:29, 23 August 2026 (UTC)

:Looks like this has been corrected already. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 14:53, 26 August 2026 (UTC)

::I created the article [[Tower cell]] earlier today, at 04:59, which included a link to the [[dungeons of Riverrun]], since I was planning to create an article for that as well, but then you just proceeded to create it yourself, also today, at 16:37. Which means that you stole it from me! How dare you!? I shall have your head on a spike for this!

::But in all seriousness, what a crazy coincidence! Kind regards. [[User:Luis7M|Luis7M]] ([[User talk:Luis7M|talk]]) 18:59, 27 August 2026 (UTC)

:::Hah! Great minds think alike. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 19:17, 27 August 2026 (UTC)

::::In the spirit of [[dungeons of Riverrun]], I have also created the [[dungeons of the Dreadfort]] and [[dungeons under Dragonstone]]. Kind regards. [[User:Luis7M|Luis7M]] ([[User talk:Luis7M|talk]]) 20:59, 8 September 2026 (UTC)

:::::Good work, thanks! [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 21:08, 8 September 2026 (UTC)

::::::Yesterday (September 10th), I created two yards of the Red Keep (the [[Great Yard]] and the [[Outer yard of the Red Keep|Outer yard]]), but today (September 11th), you created THREE halls of the [[Eyrie]] ([[Morning Hall]], [[Lower Hall]], and [[Crescent Chamber]]).

::::::Great minds think alike, or are you just trying to keep up with my ''incredible pace''? Kind regards. [[User:Luis7M|Luis7M]] ([[User talk:Luis7M|talk]]) 23:59, 11 September 2026 (UTC)

:::::::Interesting! You could create a category for Yards, since they aren't really buildings. [[User:Nittanian|Nittanian]] ([[User talk:Nittanian|talk]]) 16:31, 15 September 2026 (UTC)

:::::::: Done! What do you think of some of my other creations, such as [[Black]], [[White]], [[‎Red]], [[Blue]], [[Green]], [[Yellow]], and [[Purple]]? Kind regards. [[User:Luis7M|Luis7M]] ([[User talk:Luis7M|talk]]) 02:59, 16 September 2026 (UTC)

User talk:Imriel

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== A article for the drafts ==
Just as there is an article for the [[Errata of main series]], shouldn't there also be an article for the [[Drafts of main series]] (or something like that), which would cover all of the unused drafts of the Cushing Library and beyond? Kind regards. [[User:Luis7M|Luis7M]] ([[User talk:Luis7M|talk]]) 14:59, 16 September 2026 (UTC)

Elmo

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Luis7M: Creating Elmo

#REDIRECT [[Elmo Tully]]

[[Category:Redirect]]

Turnkey

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Luis7M: Adding info

A '''turnkey''' is a [[dungeon]] overseer who is under the command of the [[undergaoler]].{{ref|AFFC|8}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[Mord]], the turnkey of the [[Sky cells]], repeatedly taunts the prisoner [[Tyrion Lannister]], dropping his food over the side and beating him with his leather strap, but Tyrion promises him [[gold]] if he tells Lady [[Lysa Arryn]] that Tyrion wishes to confess his crimes.{{Ref|AGOT|42}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
When [[Jaime Lannister]] forces [[Varys]] to help him release his convicted brother [[Tyrion Lannister]],{{ref|AFFC|8}} Varys drugs the turnkeys with [[sweetsleep]].{{ref|ASOS|77}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[Boros Blount]] learns from the gaolers that Tyrion disappeared from the [[black cells]]. The Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] then orders Boros and [[Osmund Kettleblack]] to murder the two turnkeys who fell asleep during Tyrion's escape.{{ref|AFFC|3}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
When [[Davos Seaworth]] is held captive at the [[Wolf's Den]], he meets [[Garth (Wolf's Den)|Garth]], a gaoler and headsman, and [[Therry]], a young turnkey.{{Ref|ADWD|29}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|Varys had transformed himself into a grizzled turnkey, reeking of sweat and sour wine.{{Ref|AGOT|58}}|thoughts of [[Eddard Stark]]}}

{{Quote|The turnkey was twenty stone of gross stupidity, with brown rotting teeth and small dark eyes.{{ref|AGOT|38}}| thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Occupations]]
[[Category:Titles]]

Smith

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Luis7M: Adding info

{{For-multi|the deity of the Faith of the Seven|Smith (the Seven)|the holy day|Smith's Day}}
A '''Smith''', or '''blacksmith''', is a metalworker under the command of a [[master armorer]]. They sometimes have apprentices.

==Description==
Smiths heat and work metals in a forge or a smithy. Smiths are distinguished by the metals they mainly work blacksmith ([[iron]] and [[steel]]), coppersmith ([[copper]]),{{Ref|ADWD|2}} goldsmith ([[gold]]),{{Ref|ACOK|8}} silversmith ([[silver]]),{{Ref|ASOS|73}} etc. Some smiths are regarded as masters at their craft and superior to common smiths.{{Ref|ACOK|15}} They wear leather apron.{{Ref|AFFC|39}}

==Culture==
[[Smithyton]] is the seat of [[House Shermer]] in the [[Reach]].<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/7/ Houses from the Reach]</ref> [[House Ironsmith]] is a noble house from the [[north]].<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#In the North]</ref>

[[Coppersmith's Wynd]] is a street in [[King's Landing]].{{Ref|ACOK|44}} Most smiths of [[King's Landing]] have their forges on the [[Street of Steel]].{{Ref|AGOT|27}}

[[Lannisport]] is known for its goldsmiths{{Ref|ACOK|8}} while [[Bear Island]] have none.{{Ref|ACOK|12}} [[White Harbor]] is known for its silversmiths.{{Ref|ASOS|73}}

Goldsmiths and jewelers of [[Braavos]] shower the [[courtesan]]s of the city with gifts.{{Ref|AFFC|34}}

[[Tyrosh]]i master armorsmiths make intricate armor in fantastic shapes.{{Ref|THK}}

The goldsmiths on the [[Long Bridge]] of [[Volantis]] have guards at their door.{{Ref|ADWD|27}}

==History==
The [[Three Sage Kings]] sought after [[Andal]] craftsmen. Blacksmiths and stonemasons in particular were handsomely rewarded.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}

Blacksmiths, [[goldsmith]]s and silversmiths benefited from the prosperity and the developing trade under the [[Jaehaerys Targaryen|Old King]].{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}

[[Hugh Hammer]] was born on [[Dragonstone]] as a blacksmith's [[bastard]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}

After retiring from adventuring, Long [[Jon Heddle]] took over the [[inn at the crossroads]] and also took up [[iron]]working, forging a sign in the shape of a three-headed [[dragon]]. The black iron sign would clank in the wind, and gave his inn its new name, the Clanking Dragon.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}

In {{Date|155}}, Prince [[Aegon IV Targaryen]] bought a blacksmith's young and buxom wife for seven [[Currency|gold dragons]], but he soon returned [[Megette]] to her husband, who beat her to death within a year.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}

===Recent history===
The blacksmith [[Ben Blackthumb]] worked for Lady [[Shella Whent]]'s [[Lord Whent (father of Shella)|father]] and grandfather, as well as for the last lord of [[House Lothston]].{{Ref|ACOK|47}}

While working as a smith at [[Storm's End]], [[Donal Noye]] made [[Robert's warhammer|the warhammer]] for [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]] which killed Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] at the [[Battle of the Trident|Trident]],{{ref|AGOT|19}} as well as the first sword for [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{ref|aSoS|76}}

[[Tobho Mott]] is a [[Qohor]]ik [[master armorer]] who [[Shop of Tobho Mott|owns a shop]] at the top of the [[Street of Steel]] in [[King's Landing]].{{Ref|AGOT|27}} He is one of the few armorers who can work [[Valyrian steel]],{{Ref|ASOS|32}} taking [[Gendry]], one of King [[Robert I Baratheon]]'s unacknowledged [[bastards]], as an apprentice after being paid double the customary fee by a [[Varys|stout brown-bearded man with a hooded cloak]].{{Ref|AGOT|27}}

On his sixteenth name day, [[Rolly's father]], a blacksmith at [[Bitterbridge]] in service to old [[Lord Caswell (father of Lorent)|Lord Caswell]], made a [[longsword]] for [[Rolly]] as a present.{{Ref|ADWD|8}}

Lords [[Jon Arryn]] and [[Stannis Baratheon]] called upon Tobho and Gendry during their investigation into Robert's children.{{Ref|AGOT|27}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[Mikken]], the blacksmith at Winterfell, crafts for [[Jon Snow]] the sword [[Needle]], which Jon gifts to his half-sister [[Arya Stark]].{{Ref|AGOT|10}}

Lord [[Eddard Stark]] calls upon Tobho and Gendry during their investigation into Robert's children.{{Ref|AGOT|27}}

[[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], brings [[Longclaw]], his [[Valyrian steel]] bastard sword, to Donal's armory for repairs after it is burned, and the Lord Commander then gives the blade to his steward Jon Snow.{{ref|AGOT|60}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
In order for [[Bran Stark]] to get around his room, Mikken installs metal bars along the walls so Bran can pull himself around.{{Ref|ACOK|4}}

[[Tyrion Lannister]] meets with the master smiths of the capital to build a monstrous chain in preparation for the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. They considered this work beneath them at first but obliged the acting [[Hand of the King]] in the end.{{Ref|ACOK|15}}

The silversmiths of [[Qarth]] gift rings and chains to [[Daenerys Targaryen]].{{Ref|ACOK|40}}
A wealthy goldsmmith is killed during the [[riots in King's Landing]] and his manse is burned.{{Ref|ACOK|44}}

After [[Harrenhal]] is taken by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], Ben Blackthumb enters the service of [[House Lannister]].{{Ref|ACOK|47}} He keeps the swords of the armory locked up.{{Ref|ACOK|64}}

When Bran and his companions leave Winterfell after [[Sack of Winterfell|its sack]], [[Osha]] carries the sword from Eddard's [[crypt of Winterfell|tomb]], one of the last [[crypt swords]] to bear Mikken's mark.{{Ref|ACOK|69}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Just like Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] before her,{{Ref|ASOS|19}} Queen [[Margaery Tyrell]] is well-known amongst the [[King's Landing|city's]] goldsmiths.{{Ref|AFFC|28}}

==Known smiths==
===Masters===
*[[Tobho Mott]] {{S|master armorer}} {{Ref|AGOT|27}}
*[[Salloreon]] {{S|master armorer}} {{Ref|ACOK|15}}
*[[Ironbelly]] {{S|master smith}} {{Ref|ACOK|15}}

===Blacksmith===
{{Columns|3|
*[[Barth]]'s father{{Ref|ASOS|54}}
*[[Ben Blackthumb]] {{Ref|ACOK|47}}
*[[Donal Noye]] {{S|also armorer}}{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}
*[[Frynne]]'s father{{Ref|AFFC|40}}
*[[Hammer]] {{S|also armorer}} {{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
*[[Hugh Hammer]] {{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}
*[[Hugh Hammer]]'s father {{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}
*[[Jon Heddle]]{{Ref|AFFC|37}}
*[[Lucan]] {{Ref|ACOK|47}}
*[[Megette's husband]] {{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}}
*[[Mikken]] {{Ref|AGOT|8}}
*[[Nail]] {{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
*[[Rolly's father]] {{Ref|ADWD|8}}
*[[Steely Pate]] {{Ref|THK}}
}}

===Apprentice===
*[[Gendry]] {{Ref|AGOT|27}}
*[[Rolly Duckfield]] {{Ref|ADWD|8}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|[[Arya Stark|Arya]] has the hands of a blacksmith.{{Ref|AGOT|7}}|[[Mordane]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Gendry''': I'm a 'prentice smith, and one day might be I'll make a master armorer ... if I don't run off and lose my feet or get myself killed. '''Arya''': The next helm you make, put mule's ears on it in place of [[bull]]'s horns!{{Ref|ACOK|47}}|Gendry and [[Arya Stark]]}}

{{Quote|My [[lord]], this is crude work at best. There is no art to it. Suitable labor for common smiths, no doubt, for men who bend horseshoes and hammer out kettles, but I am a master armorer, as it please my lord. This is no work for me, nor my fellow masters. We make [[sword]]s as sharp as song, armor such as a [[Religion|god]] might wear. Not this.{{Ref|ACOK|15}}|Salloreon to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

==References==
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Jon Heddle

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'''Jon Heddle''', better known as '''Long Jon Heddle''', was a [[knight]] who owned the [[Crossroads Inn]].

==Appearance==
Jon was crippled.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}

==History==
Long Jon Heddle took over the [[inn at the crossroads]] when he retired from adventuring. He also took up [[iron]]working, and forged a sign in the shape of a three-headed [[dragon]]. The black iron sign would clank in the wind, and gave his inn its new name, the Clanking Dragon.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}

In {{Date|196}}, when Long Jon's son was an old man, the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]] broke out. Lord [[House Darry|Darry]], who was a fierce [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] supporter, saw the inn's sign and thought it resembled the [[coat of arms]] of [[House Blackfyre|the rebels]] (a three-headed black dragon on a red field), so he cut it down and hacked it to pieces.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}

The inn at the crossroads remained in the hands of Jon Heddle's descendants for several generations, including his son and later [[Masha Heddle's grandfather]].{{Ref|AFFC|37}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
One of his descendants, [[Masha Heddle]], told the tale of Jon Heddle and his family's connection to the inn to [[Septon]] [[Meribald]], who himself passed it along to [[Brienne Tarth|Brienne]] of [[Tarth]], Ser [[Hyle Hunt]], and [[Podrick Payne]].{{Ref|AFFC|37}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|Later it passed to a crippled [[knight]] named Long Jon Heddle, who took up [[iron]]-working when he grew too old to fight. He forged a new sign for the yard, a three-headed [[dragon]] of black iron that he hung from a wooden post.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}|[[Septon]] [[Meribald]]}}

==References==
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Baela Targaryen

2026-09-16T02:17:42Z

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{{Redirect|Baela|the war galley|Lady Baela}}
{{Infobox character
| firstname = Baela
| lastname = Targaryen
| arms = Targaryen
| arms2 = Velaryon
| title = Lady
| image = [[File:Baela Targaryen by Naomimakesart.png|350px]]
| image_caption = Baela Targaryen, by Naomimakesart ©
| Alias = Baela Velaryon{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} [[Dragon Twins|Dragon Twin]]{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
| Title = Lady{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} [[Prince]]ss{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} Lady of [[Driftmark]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}
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| Father = Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]
| Mother = Lady [[Laena Velaryon]]
| Spouse = Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]]
| Issue = [[Laena Velaryon (daughter of Alyn)|Laena Velaryon]]
| Place_of_Birth = [[Pentos]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|116}}{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|136|176}}<ref name=calculation>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages#Baela Targaryen|Baela Targaryen]] calculation''</ref>
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned) ''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Rogue Prince]]'' (mentioned) ''[[The Princess and the Queen]]'' (mentioned) ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)
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| Played_by = Bethany Antonia Shani Smethurst (young)
| TV_series = ''[[House of the Dragon]]'': [[House of the Dragon - Season 1|1]] {{!}} [[House of the Dragon - Season 2|2]] {{!}} [[House of the Dragon - Season 3|3]]
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Lady '''Baela Targaryen''', also known as '''Baela Velaryon''',{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} was a daughter of Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] and Lady [[Laena Velaryon]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} She had a younger twin sister, [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena Targaryen]], and two younger half-brothers, [[Aegon III Targaryen|Aegon]] and [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys]]. She was a [[dragonrider]] who rode [[Moondancer]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

In the television adaptation ''[[House of the Dragon]]'', Baela is portrayed by Bethany Antonia and Shani Smethurst (young).<ref>HBO.com: [https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragon/cast-and-characters House of the Dragon Cast & Characters]</ref><ref>WarnerMedia Pressroom: [https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/na/bio/house-dragon-character-descriptions House of the Dragon | Character Descriptions]</ref>

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

Baela and her younger twin, [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena]], had fine features, silver-white hair, and [[purple eyes]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} When she was fourteen, Baela was slim and short of stature.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} Two years later, however, she was tall, lean, and quick.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} The beautiful Baela cropped her hair as short as a boy's, so it would not whip about her face when she was riding.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

Like her father, Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], Baela was wild, willing, and fearless; [[Gyldayn]] considered her more boyish than ladylike.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} She was quick to anger{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}} and was known to be deliberately provocative at times.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

Baela enjoyed dancing, [[hawk]]ing, riding, and especially flying on [[Moondancer]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} As she grew older, she became interested in boys.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} She had a pet [[monkey]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

==History==
===Youth===
Baela and [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena]] were born small and sickly in [[Pentos]] in {{Date|116}}.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} She was [[named after]] her paternal grandfather, Prince [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Baelon Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} When they were half a year old, the twins sailed from Pentos to [[Driftmark]] with their mother, [[Laena Velaryon]]. In {{Date|117}}, Baela was presented at court by her father, Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}

In {{Date|118}}, with the blessing of King [[Viserys I Targaryen]], Baela was betrothed to Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]], her cousin.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Baela eventually bonded to a young [[dragon]], [[Moondancer]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}}

Baela grew up on [[Dragonstone (island)|Dragonstone]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} She was often chastised for wrestling with squires in the yard of [[Dragonstone|the castle]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

===Dance of the Dragons===
Baela remained on [[Dragonstone (island)|Dragonstone]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} She refused to leave her betrothed, [[Jacaerys Velaryon|Jacaerys]], and insisted on fighting by his side on her [[dragon]], even though [[Moondancer]] was not yet large enough to be ridden. Baela announced she would marry Jacaerys immediately, but that did not occur. According to Grand Maester [[Munkun]], Jacaerys wanted to wait with their [[marriage]] until the civil war was done, whilst [[Mushroom]] claims Jacaerys had taken the [[bastard]] girl [[Sara Snow]] for his wife during his time at [[Winterfell]] concluding the [[Pact of Ice and Fire]]. In any case, Jacaerys died shortly afterwards, during the [[Battle of the Gullet]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

[[File:Baela_Targaryen_by_Jaenarra.png|thumb|left|250px|Baela by Jaenarra ©]]

Baela first flew on [[Moondancer]] in {{Date|130}}.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} After her step-mother, Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]], won the [[Iron Throne]], Baela divided her days between Dragonstone and [[Driftmark]], flying back and forth on Moondancer. Baela also began playing kissing games with squires. After being caught with a kitchen scullion, Baela tearfully begged the [[castellan]], Ser [[Robert Quince]], not to remove the servant's hand.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

After the carcass of the dragon [[Grey Ghost]] had been found at the base of the [[Dragonmont]], Ser Robert concluded the [[Cannibal (dragon)|Cannibal]] was the killer. Robert refused to send [[knight]]s to hunt down the Cannibal, believing that the murderous dragon would not hurt the people on Dragonstone if they left him alone. Baela disagreed with his decision, however, and she offered to travel to the Dragonmont to seek out the truth of the Grey Ghost's death. Robert forbade her to go, and Baela was no longer allowed to leave the castle. She attempted to leave the castle regardless that night, but was discovered and confined to her chambers.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

During the [[fall of Dragonstone]] to Rhaenyra's rival, King [[Aegon II Targaryen]], during the second half of {{Date|130}}, Baela slipped out of her bedroom window to evade [[Tom Tangletongue]] and sneaked to Moondancer in the stable. As Aegon flew down on [[Sunfyre]] to land in the yard, Baela and Moondancer flew up and met him in the sky. The two dragons fought in the air, eventually slamming into the ground. While Aegon jumped from Sunfyre's saddle twenty feet from the ground, Baela stayed on Moondancer's back as they reached the ground. She was burned and battered from the fighting, but still had the strength to undo her saddle chains and crawl away from Moondancer as the dragon coiled in her death throes. Ser [[Alfred Broome]] drew his sword to slay Baela, but his sword was wrenched from his hand by Ser [[Marston Waters]]. Tom then carried her to Maester [[Gerardys]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} Afterwards, Baela was placed in the dungeons of Dragonstone.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}

After Sunfyre died on the ninth day of the twelfth moon of {{Date|130}}, a weeping Aegon II had Baela brought up from the dungeons so she could be put to death. When Baela's head was on the block, however, Aegon changed his mind after the [[maester]] informed him that Baela was the granddaughter of [[Corlys Velaryon]], [[Lord of the Tides]]. Aegon then sent a raven to [[Driftmark]], informing Corlys's [[bastard]]-born grandson, [[Alyn Velaryon]], that he had to present himself on Dragonstone to swear fealty to Aegon within the fortnight. If Alyn would not do as he was bid, Baela would be executed.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}

[[File:Baela and Rhaena Targaryen by chillyravenart.jpg|thumb|300px|Baela and [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena Targayren]], by chillyravenart ©]]

Once King's Landing was taken by the loyalists of Aegon II, Lord Corlys was freed from the dungeons and offered a place among Aegon's people. Corlys agreed, on several conditions, including Baela's immediate release. Corlys's terms were granted, and after he swore fealty to Dowager Queen [[Alicent Hightower]] in front of the [[Iron Throne]], ravens were sent to Driftmark and Dragonstone, arriving just as Aegon was preparing to behead Baela once again. Baela traveled to King's Landing with Aegon and his court from Dragonstone on ''[[Mouse (ship)|Mouse]]'' in the waning days of {{Date|130}}. The girl was kept in chains, as Aegon's people feared she might attack the king if she was freed.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}

Following the [[Battle of the Kingsroad]], Aegon II threatened to Lord Corlys that, if Alyn were to fail him, or if one of the [[Braavos]]i ships of the enemy were to pass the [[Gullet]], Baela would "lose some parts". That same day, Baela was spirited away by men of Lord [[Larys Strong]], while King Aegon the Elder was [[poison]]ed.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}

===King's Landing===
[[File:Baela and Rhaena Targaryen by Hylora.png|thumb|400px|Baela and [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena Targayren]], by [https://www.deviantart.com/rlyeha © Hylora].]]
During the [[Hour of the Wolf]], [[Cregan Stark]], the new [[Hand of the King]], condemned to death the men who had rescued Baela from confinement. Baela, however, brandished a sword in their defense, and the amused [[Lord of Winterfell]] agreed to spare their lives.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}} Baela and Rhaena were among the foremost of those pleading for a pardon for their grandfather, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]]. They made their plea directly to Aegon, who went against the wishes of the Hand, Lord Cregan, and pardoned the Sea Snake. [[Mushroom]], on the other hand, claimed that it was Lady [[Alysanne Blackwood]] who convinced Cregan to spare Corlys.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}

After the ascension of her cousin and half-brother, as King [[Aegon III Targaryen]], Baela and her sister [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena]] were thought to be the only living [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] aside from the king and his queen, [[Jaehaera Targaryen]], as Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]] was presumed dead at the time. Baela and Rhaena became the darlings of King's Landing, as they frequently traveled through the city, while Aegon and Jaehaera remained in the [[Red Keep]].{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}} The twins served as hosts, and met with envoys and visiting [[lord]]s.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

Baela often escaped her [[Handmaid|ladies]] to seek adventure in the streets of King's Landing. She drunkenly raced horses along the [[Street of the Sisters]], swam across the [[Blackwater Rush]] at midnight, drank with the [[gold cloaks]] in their barracks, bet money and even clothes in the rat pits of [[Flea Bottom]]. She once vanished for three days and refused to say where she had gone. She also had a taste for companions who were considered to be unsuitable, which she would bring back to the Red Keep, and insist that they be granted a position in the castle. These included a [[juggler]], a [[blacksmith]]'s apprentice, a legless beggar, a street conjurer she believed was an actual [[sorcerer]], a [[hedge knight]]'s [[squire]], twin girls from a [[brothel]], even an entire troupe of [[mummer]]s. Baela mocked many of the suitors who sought her hand in [[marriage]]. Neither her tutor, Septa [[Amarys]], or the Red Keep's [[septon]], [[Eustace (Dance of the Dragons)|Eustace]], could curb her of her wild ways. Eustace informed Ser [[Tyland Lannister]], the new [[Hand of the King]], that Baela would dishonor [[House Targaryen]] and the king if she did not wed soon.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

===Marriage===
In {{Date|132}}, following the sudden death of Baela's grandfather, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]], the [[Regency of Aegon III|council of regents]] began to discuss the matter of Aegon's heir. Baela and Rhaena were considered to be the only two claimants the realm would likely accept as the childless king's heirs. Despite the fact that Baela was the elder twin, the council considered Rhaena more suitable, as she was the less willful and more tractable of the two. Furthermore, Rhaena had her dragon, [[Morning]], unlike Baela, whose Moondancer had died during the [[fall of Dragonstone]]. When [[Myles Mooton]] noted that Rhaena only had a hatchling, Lord [[Roland Westerling]] further pointed out that Baela had taken down King Aegon II, and that there were many who would be angered should she be crowned. Grand Maester [[Munkun]] attempted to end the debate, insisting that both Baela and Rhaena were female and thus disqualified altogether, as that the [[Dance of the Dragons]] had shown that they had to favor the male claimant per the ruling of the [[Great Council of 101 AC]]. However, the Hand [[Tyland Lannister]] pointed out that all the male claimants had been killed.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

The council eventually agreed that Baela should be wed to [[Thaddeus Rowan]], [[Lord of Goldengrove]], after considering and dismissing Lord [[Kermit Tully]], Lord [[Benjicot Blackwood]], Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]], Lord [[Dalton Greyjoy]], Prince [[Qyle Martell]], and the self-proclaimed [[King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea|King of the Narrow Sea]], [[Racallio Ryndoon]]. Rowan, twice a widower, already had seven sons, which counted in his favor; a son he would father on Baela would be the unquestioned heir to King Aegon. The regents also believed that Rowan would make the perfect consort to Queen Baela, should the throne pass to her, supporting her with strength and wisdom without seeking to dominate or usurp her. However, when Baela was informed of the match, she strongly disagreed, as Rowan was forty years her senior and very overweight. Possibly with intent to be provocative, she claimed to Ser Tyland that she had bedded two of Rowan's sons. The Hand subsequently had Baela confined to her rooms until the next meeting of the regents.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

[[File: Baela Targaryen and Alyn Velaryon by riotarttherite.png|thumb|350px|Baela and her husband [[Alyn Velaryon]], by riotarttherite ©]]
The next day, Baela escaped the castle and fled to Driftmark, where she confided in her cousin, [[Alyn Velaryon]], the new [[Lord of the Tides]]. They were married in the sept at [[Dragonstone]] a fortnight later. Although some outraged regents asked Tyland to appeal to the [[High Septon (Regency of Aegon III)|High Septon]] for an [[Marriage#Legality, divorce, and annulment|annulment]], the Hand instead reacted with resignation and prudence. He had it publicized that the marriage had been arranged by the king and court, as he believed Baela's defiance was the true scandal, not her choice of husband. In the eyes of the regents, however, Baela's wilful actions had confirmed that she should not be allowed to be Aegon's heir, and that Alyn was no suitable prince consort. They decided that Rhaena would have to do, and that she should marry quickly, as they feared that Baela would soon become pregnant. Rhaena was more amenable to marrying per the council's wishes, though she chose her own husband.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

After the [[Winter Fever]] of {{Date|133}} killed Tyland and much of the king's small council, King Aegon III wanted Baela back at court with her husband Alyn Velaryon as his [[master of ships]]. However, this decision was reversed by Aegon's new Hand, Lord [[Unwin Peake]], as the young king had not consulted with his regents. Later that year, Alyn Velaryon was sent to deal with [[Dalton Greyjoy]], the rebellious [[Lord of the Iron Islands]]. Alyn Oakenfist departed from [[Hull]] on ''[[Lady Baela]]'', a renamed [[Braavos]]i war galley he had [[Lord Alyn's attack|captured in the Stepstones]]. When they said their goodbyes, Baela informed him she was pregnant. Alyn told her to name the child Corlys, after [[Corlys Velaryon|their grandfather]], while Baela declared the child would be named Laena, after [[Laena Velaryon|her mother]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

===Return to Court===
While in [[Oldtown]] during his voyage west, Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]] learned of Queen [[Jaehaera Targaryen]]'s death and the announcement of King [[Aegon III Targaryen]]'s betrothal to [[Myrielle Peake]]. The Oakenfist sent letters from the [[Hightower]] to Baela, who was pregnant at [[Driftmark]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

Baela and [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena]] arrived in [[King's Landing]] with Baela's young [[Fosterage|ward]], [[Daenaera Velaryon]], and Rhaena's husband, Ser [[Corwyn Corbray]], at the ball remembered as the [[Maiden's Day Ball]]. When Ser [[Marston Waters]] of the [[Kingsguard]] tried to block the sisters from approaching Aegon on the [[Iron Throne]], Baela slashed his face with her riding crop. At the ball's conclusion, Aegon announced he would marry Daenaera,{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} causing Lord Peake to dislike Baela even more.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} The twins were cheered by the people of King's Landing when Aegon wed Daenaera on the last day of {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

[[File:Reunion of Aegon and Viserys by naomimakesart.png|thumb|400px|The reunion of King [[Aegon III Targaryen|Aegon III]] and Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]], attended by Baela and her family, by Naomimakesart ©]]

[[Dalton Greyjoy]] threatened to take Baela as a [[salt wife]] after dealing with Alyn, but the arrogant Red Kraken was killed at [[Faircastle]] before the [[Velaryon fleet]] reached the [[westerlands]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} Baela gave birth to a daughter, [[Laena Velaryon (daughter of Alyn)|Laena]], while Alyn was returning from the [[Sunset Sea]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} Baela accompanied the royal court with her newborn daughter to the harbor of King's Landing to welcome back her husband from his voyage, and the Oakenfist revealed that he had returned with Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]], Aegon's long-lost younger brother.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

===Driftmark===
Baela returned with [[Laena Velaryon (daughter of Alyn)|Laena]] and Lord [[Alyn Velaryon|Alyn]] to [[Driftmark]].{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}} After Ser [[Corwyn Corbray]], the husband of her sister [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena]], had been killed at [[Runestone]], Baela traveled to [[Dragonstone]], where Rhaena resided, to comfort her sister and make sure that Rhaena would not take her young dragon, [[Morning]], to the [[Vale of Arryn]] to avenge Corwyn.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

Baela and Alyn's marriage was a stormy one,{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} and when Alyn set out to leave on his second voyage in {{Date|136}}, Baela quarreled with him, as she had heard the rumors of her husband and his involvement with [[Aliandra Martell]], the brazen [[Princess of Dorne]]. They reconciled before he left, and Alyn set out mid-{{Date|136}}, leaving Baela behind on Driftmark, pregnant with their second child.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

When the king's regents and Hand were making plans for a [[royal progress]] after [[Aegon III Targaryen]]'s sixteenth [[nameday]], Baela declared that she would come along on the progress, whether she was wanted or not.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[Rennifer Longwaters]] tells [[Jaime Lannister]] the tale of how his ancestor, Alyn Velaryon, fell for [[Elaena Targaryen]], despite being married to another woman,{{Ref|AFFC|8}} Baela.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

==Quotes by Baela==
[[File:Baela_and_Moondancer_by_Chillyravenart.jpg|thumb|400px|A young Baela with Moondancer by chillyravenart ©]]
{{Quote|'''Alyn''': Name him Corlys, after [[Corlys Velaryon|my grandsire]]. One day he may sit the [[Iron Throne]]. 
'''Baela''': I will name her Laena, after [[Laena Velaryon|my mother]]. One day she may ride a [[dragon]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|Baela and [[Alyn Velaryon]], about her first pregnancy}}

{{Quote|[[Aegon III Targaryen|His Grace my brother]] can command me. You cannot.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|Baela to [[Marston Waters]]}}

==Quotes about Baela==
{{Quote|She is overly fond of boys, and should be married soon, lest she surrender her [[Maiden|virtue]] to someone unworthy of her.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}|[[Robert Quince]] writing to [[Daemon Targaryen]]}}

{{Quote|Even more than boys, however, Lady Baela loved to fly.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

{{Quote|So it came to pass when King [[Aegon II Targaryen|Aegon II]] flew [[Sunfyre]] over [[Dragonmont]]'s smoking peak and made his descent [...] up to meet him rose Baela Targaryen, Prince [[Daemon Targaryen|Daemon]]'s daughter by the Lady [[Laena Velaryon|Laena]], as fearless as her father.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

{{Quote|'''Manfryd''': Baela flew a [[dragon]], [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena]] has only [[Morning|the hatchling]]. 
'''Roland''': [[Moondancer|Baela's dragon]] brought down [[Aegon II Targaryen|our late king]]. There are many in [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]] who will not have forgotten that. [[Crown]] her and we will rip all the old wounds open once again.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}|[[Manfryd Mooton]] and [[Roland Westerling]]}}

==Family==
===Ancestors===
{{Targaryen tree Dance}}

===Descendants===
{{Targaryen tree Daemon}}

==References==
{{References}}

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Juggler

2026-09-16T02:12:19Z

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A '''juggler''' manipulates objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport.

==History==
[[Baela Targaryen]] had a taste for companions who were considered to be unsuitable, which she would bring back to the [[Red Keep]], and insist that they be granted a position in the castle, including a juggler.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

An elderly [[dwarf juggler]] entertained people every day for years at the square by the [[Fountain of the Drunken God]] in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|ADWD|33}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
In the night before the final jousts of the [[Hand's tourney]], King [[Robert I Baratheon]] holds a riverside feast where a juggler spins burning clubs.{{ref|AGOT|29}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
When [[Wyman Manderly]] comes to [[Winterfell]] to partake in the [[Harvest feast (299)|harvest feast]], he brings a retinue of [[northern knight]]s and entertainers, including a juggler, all from [[White Harbor]].{{Ref|ACOK|16}}

[[Tyrion Lannister]] names Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] a "master juggler" when referring to his skill at finances.{{ref|ACOK|17}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
A juggler is among the many performers at the [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]] of King [[Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|60}} During [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s trial for King Joffrey's murder, a juggler testifies to having seen Tyrion fill the [[wedding chalice]].{{ref|ASOS|66}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
During his visit to [[Fishfoot Yard]], [[Davos Seaworth]] sees [[scribe]]s, moneychangers, a [[hedge wizard]], a [[Healer|herb women]], and a bad juggler.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

[[Penny]] tells Tyrion Lannister that the [[dwarf juggler]] had been found beheaded and dismembered at the [[Temple of Trios]]. Penny and Tyrion feel certain that the juggler's head was taken to [[King's Landing]] for Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who has put a bounty on Tyrion's head.{{ref|ADWD|33}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Tyrion''': The treasury is empty, I've told you that. We're not done paying the [[Alchemists Guild|alchemists]] for all that [[wildfire]], or the smiths for my chain, and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei's]] pledged the crown to pay half the costs of [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joff's]] wedding—seventy-seven bloody courses, a thousand guests, a pie full of [[pigeon|doves]], singers, jugglers ... '''Tywin''': Extravagance has its uses. We must demonstrate the power and wealth of [[Casterly]] Rock for all [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]] to see.{{ref|ASOS|32}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Tywin Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Occupations]]

Fountain of the Drunken God

2026-09-16T02:09:30Z

Luis7M:

The '''Fountain of the Drunken God''' is a fountain in [[Tyrosh]]. It is located in a square within the city.{{ref|ADWD|33}}

==History==
For years, an elderly [[dwarf]] [[dwarf juggler|juggler]] known to [[Penny]] and [[Oppo]] juggled by the fountain each day. His hands were not as deft as they had been, and sometimes he dropped the balls and had to chase them across the square. The [[Tyrosh]]i laughed and threw him [[coin]]s all the same.{{ref|ADWD|33}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Penny]] tells [[Tyrion Lannister]] that one morning she and her brother Oppo learned that the [[juggler]] had been found beheaded and dismembered at the [[Temple of Trios]]. Penny and Tyrion feel certain that the juggler's head was taken to [[King's Landing]] for Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who has put a bounty on Tyrion's head.{{ref|ADWD|33}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Fountains|Drunken God]]
[[Category:Places in Tyrosh]]

[[pt:Fonte do Deus Bêbado]]

Juggler

2026-09-16T02:06:57Z

Luis7M:

A '''juggler''' manipulates objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport.

==History==
[[Baela Targaryen]] had a taste for companions who were considered to be unsuitable, which she would bring back to the [[Red Keep]], and insist that they be granted a position in the castle, including a juggler.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

An elderly [[dwarf juggler]] entertained people every day for years at the square by the [[Fountain of the Drunken God]] in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|ADWD|33}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
In the night before the final jousts of the [[Hand's tourney]], King [[Robert I Baratheon]] holds a riverside feast where a juggler spins burning clubs.{{ref|AGOT|29}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
When [[Wyman Manderly]] comes to [[Winterfell]] to partake in the [[Harvest feast (299)|harvest feast]], he brings a retinue of [[northern knight]]s and entertainers, including a juggler, all from [[White Harbor]].{{Ref|ACOK|16}}

[[Tyrion Lannister]] names Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] a "master juggler" when referring to his skill at finances.{{ref|ACOK|17}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
A juggler is among the many performers at the [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]] of King [[Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|60}} During [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s trial for King Joffrey's murder, a juggler testifies to having seen Tyrion fill the [[wedding chalice]].{{ref|ASOS|66}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
The [[dwarf juggler]] is killed by a [[Tyroshi bounty hunter]], who brings his head to Queen [[Cersei Lannister]], who is offering a lordship to anyone who brings her the head of her dwarf brother, Tyrion.{{Ref|AFFC|36}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
During his visit to [[Fishfoot Yard]], [[Davos Seaworth]] sees [[scribe]]s, moneychangers, a [[hedge wizard]], a [[Healer|herb women]], and a bad juggler.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Tyrion''': The treasury is empty, I've told you that. We're not done paying the [[Alchemists Guild|alchemists]] for all that [[wildfire]], or the smiths for my chain, and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei's]] pledged the crown to pay half the costs of [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joff's]] wedding—seventy-seven bloody courses, a thousand guests, a pie full of [[pigeon|doves]], singers, jugglers ... '''Tywin''': Extravagance has its uses. We must demonstrate the power and wealth of [[Casterly]] Rock for all [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]] to see.{{ref|ASOS|32}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Tywin Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Occupations]]

Harvest feast (299)

2026-09-16T02:02:44Z

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[[File:Harvest Feast by wraithwen.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Bran Stark]] and [[Joseth]] at the harvest feast by wraithwen]]
A '''harvest feast''' is held at [[Winterfell]] in {{date|299}} during the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{ref|ACOK|21}} Besides being a celebration of the harvest, this [[harvest feast]] allows the [[bannermen]] of the [[north]] to meet with [[Bran Stark]], Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]], and Maester [[Luwin]].{{ref|ACOK|16}}

==Arrivals==
As the [[House Stark|Stark]] in Winterfell, [[Bran Stark]] hosts the harvest feast of the [[north]]. Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] brings a large retinue from [[White Harbor]], including [[knight]]s, [[squire]]s, lesser nobility, heralds, musicians, and a [[juggler]]; [[Walder Frey (son of Jammos)|Big Walder]] and [[Walder Frey (son of Merrett)|Little Walder Frey]] break lances with the Manderly squires. In contrast to the Manderlys, the widowed Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] arrives with only six men-at-arms, and [[Cley Cerwyn]] brings two dozen lances.{{ref|ACOK|16}}

Other nobles who arrive include [[Mors Umber|Mors]] and [[Hother Umber]], [[House Tallhart|Tallharts]], and the [[Glover steward|steward]] of [[Deepwood Motte]] to represent [[House Glover]]. Lord [[Ondrew Locke]] is too old to make the journey, while Lady [[Lyessa Flint]] is pregnant and preoccupied with sickness at [[Widow's Watch]]. The [[House Mormont|Mormonts]] and [[House Karstark|Karstarks]] are fighting in the south with [[Robb Stark]], [[King in the North]]. There is no representative from [[House Bolton]].{{ref|ACOK|16}}

Bran, Maester [[Luwin]], and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] meet privately with some of the lords in the [[Great Keep (Winterfell)|Great Keep]]. Lord Manderly offers to mint [[silver]] and build a fleet for King Robb. Lady Hornwood warns that [[Ramsay Snow]], the bastard son of Lord [[Roose Bolton]], is gathering men to the [[Dreadfort]]. Rodrik orders the Umbers to work with the Manderlys in building longships to protect against [[wildling]] incursions.{{ref|ACOK|16}}

==Feast==
[[File:Hodor and Bran Stark by John Stanko.png|thumb|350px|[[Hodor]] and [[Bran Stark]] by John Stanko © Fantasy Flight Games]]
At the start of the feast, Bran rides [[Dancer]] into the [[Great Hall of Winterfell]] amidst cheers of "Stark!" and "Winterfell!", and the northmen, both noble and [[smallfolk]] from the [[winter town]], celebrate Robb's victories and the harvest. Bran sits at the high table on the dais with Rodrik and his daughter [[Beth Cassel|Beth]] to his left, and his brother [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] to his right. Also at the high table are Luwin and the Frey wards. Northern lords are given places of honor on the dais as well.{{ref|ACOK|21}}

The food comes from throughout the north and includes [[aurochs]] roasted with leeks, venison pies, mutton chops, duck, peppered [[boar]], goose-in-[[berry|berries]], pigeon, capon, beef-and-barley stew, and cold fruit soup. Seafood from White Harbor includes [[whitefish]], [[winkle]]s, [[crab]]s, mussels, clams, [[herring]], [[cod]], [[salmon]], [[lobster]], and [[lamprey]]s. Additionally, there is black bread, honeycakes, oaten biscuits, turnips, pease, beets, beans, squash, red onions, and wheels of white [[cheese]]. Treats include baked apples, berry tarts, and pears poached in [[strongwine]]. Flagons of hot spice [[wine]] and chilled autumn [[ale]] are served to the guests.{{ref|ACOK|21}}

Each dish is offered first to Bran, and he offers the most appealing to the nobles, such as salmon to Donella, boar to the Umbers, and goose-in-berries to Cley. To thank [[Joseth]] for training Dancer, Bran sends a huge lobster to the [[master of horse]]. Bran sends sweets to [[Hodor]] and [[Old Nan]] out of love, and he sends boiled beets to Little Walder and buttered turnips to Big Walder.{{ref|ACOK|21}}

Songs performed include "[[Iron Lances]]", "[[The Burning of the Ships]]", and "[[The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]". [[Osha]] breaks a flagon over the head of one of [[Leobald Tallhart]]'s men when he touches her, and [[Mikken]] flirts with a woman who welcomes his attention. The Umber brothers play a drinking game involving slamming their horns together.

During the feast, [[Alebelly]] announces the arrival of [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and [[Jojen Reed]], who have come in place of their father, [[Howland Reed]]. Prior to joining the feast, the Reeds reaffirm the [[crannogmen]]'s oath of loyalty to House Stark.{{ref|ACOK|21}}

After the meal is done, the Great Hall's tables are cleared to make space for dancing. Hother Umber blows a large warhorn during "[[The Night That Ended]]", while Glover men use [[:w:bladder pipe|bladder]] and [[Harp|woodharp]]. Mors Umber begins the dancing by grabbing a serving girl, but he is quickly joined by others. [[Hodor]] dances by himself, while [[Beth Cassel]] dances first with Wyman Manderly and then with Cley Cerwyn.

Unable to dance, the crippled Bran has [[Hodor]] bring him to his bedchamber. En route they see Joseth having sex with a woman in the gallery near the hall. Once back in his room, Bran has Hodor return to the feast. Bran then [[Skinchanger|dreams]] of his [[direwolf]], [[Summer]], in the [[godswood of Winterfell]].{{ref|ACOK|21}}

==Aftermath==
All of the lords and knights depart Winterfell within a day or two after the feast, though the Reed siblings remain at the castle with Bran.{{ref|ACOK|28}}

While returning to [[Hornwood]], Lady Hornwood is abducted by Ramsay Snow, leading to [[fighting in the Hornwood]] between Houses Bolton and Manderly.{{ref|ACOK|28}}

==Attendees==
===Northern nobles===
*{{coa|stark|s}} Prince [[Bran Stark]]
*{{coa|stark|s}} Prince [[Rickon Stark]]
*{{coa|cassel|s}} Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]
*{{coa|cassel|s}} [[Beth Cassel]]
*{{coa|manderly|s}} Lord [[Wyman Manderly]]
*{{coa|hornwood|s}} Lady [[Donella Hornwood]]
*{{coa|umber|s}} [[Mors Umber]]
*{{coa|umber|s}} [[Hother Umber]]
*{{coa|cerwyn|s}} [[Cley Cerwyn]]
*{{coa|tallhart|s}} [[Leobald Tallhart]]
*{{coa|reed|s}} [[Meera Reed]]
*{{coa|reed|s}} [[Jojen Reed]]
* {{coa|glover|s}} [[Glover steward]]

===River nobles===
*{{coa|bigwalderfrey|s}} [[Walder Frey (son of Jammos)|Big Walder Frey]]
*{{coa|littlewalderfrey|s}} [[Walder Frey (son of Merrett)|Little Walder Frey]]

===Winterfell household===
*{{coa|maester|s}} Maester [[Luwin]]
*[[Alebelly]]
*[[Dancer]]
*[[Farlen]]
*[[Hayhead]]
*[[Hodor]]
*[[Joseth]]
*[[Mikken]]
*[[Old Nan]]
*[[Osha]]
*[[Poxy Tym]]
*[[Skittrick]]

===Other attendees===
*smallfolk from the [[winter town]]
*friends from nearby [[holdfast]]s
*guards escorting the nobles
*knights, squires, lesser lords and ladies, heralds, musicians, and a juggler, all from [[White Harbor]]

==Quotes==
{{quote|The feast makes a pleasant pretext, but a man does not cross a hundred leagues for a sliver of duck and a sip of [[wine]]. Only those who have matters of import to set before us are like to make the journey.{{Ref|ACOK|16}}|[[Luwin]] to [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{quote|He bid them welcome in the name of his brother, the [[King in the North]], and asked them to thank the [[old gods|gods old]] and [[Faith of the Seven|new]] for [[Robb Stark|Robb's]] victories and the bounty of the harvest.{{ref|ACOK|21}}|thoughts of [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{quote|Such food Bran had never seen; course after course after course, so much that he could not manage more than a bite or two of each dish.{{ref|ACOK|21}}|thoughts of [[Bran Stark]]}}

{{quote|He looked up and down the benches at all the faces happy and sad, and wondered who would be missing next year and the year after. He might have cried then, but he couldn't. He was the [[House Stark|Stark]] in [[Winterfell]], his father's son and his brother's heir, and almost a man grown.{{ref|ACOK|21}}|thoughts of [[Bran Stark]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{War of the Five Kings}}

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Robin (Flea Bottom)

2026-09-16T02:01:01Z

Luis7M:

{{See homonyms|Robin (disambiguation)}}
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'''Robin''' was a [[candlemaker]]'s daughter who lived in [[Flea Bottom]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons—Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

==History==
According to legend, Robin comforted Prince [[Joffrey Velaryon]] as he was dying after his fall from [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|his mother]]'s [[dragon]], [[Syrax]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons—Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

==References==
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[[Category:Characters from the Crownlands]]
[[Category:Smallfolk]]

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Tytos Lannister's second mistress

2026-09-16T02:00:20Z

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'''Tytos Lannister's second mistress''' was a [[smallfolk|lowborn]] woman, the daughter of a [[candlemaker]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} Her name is unknown.

==History==
Lady [[Jeyne Marbrand]], the wife of [[Tytos Lannister]], Lord of [[Casterly Rock]], died not long after giving birth to [[Gerion Lannister|Gerion]] in {{Date|255}}. Gerion's [[wet nurse]] became Tytos's [[Tytos Lannister's first mistress|first mistress]]. However, the wet nurse was eventually replaced with the comely daughter of a candlemaker.

Tytos began seating his second mistress beside him in the hall, and showering her with gifts and honors, even asking her views on matters of rule in the [[westerlands]]. The mistress helped herself to the [[jewels]] and clothes of Tytos's deceased wife, Jeyne. She also began ordering about household [[knight]]s, dismissed servants, and sat in attendance when Tytos was absent.{{ref|adwd|Epilogue}}

In {{Date|267}}, Lord Tytos died of a heart attack while climbing stairs to see his mistress.{{ref|aFfC|3}} Abandoned by her allies at court, the mistress lost all of her gifts from Tytos. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] had her stripped naked and paraded her through the streets of [[Lannisport]] for a fortnight, where she was forced to confess to every man she met that she was a thief and a harlot.{{ref|affc|3}} At the end of the two weeks, she was sent into exile from the docks.{{ref|ADWD|65}}{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[Kevan Lannister]] explains to his nephew [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] how the mistress took advantage of his weak father Tytos.{{ref|ASOS|66}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Upon the discovery of the dead body of [[Shae]] in the late [[Tywin Lannister]]'s bed, his daughter [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] is unbelieving that he could have slept with her, recalling how her father had treated the mistress, saying that was how he dealt with [[whore]]s, and that Shae must have been there for some other purpose.{{ref|affc|3}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Just prior to making her own [[walk of atonement]], [[Cersei Lannister]] recalls hearing stories from the mouths of washerwomen and guardsmen who had witnessed the walk of her grandfather [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos's]] mistress. They spoke of how the woman wept and begged, of how she desperately clung to all her garments when she was commanded to disrobe, her futile efforts to cover her breasts and her sex with her hands as she hobbled barefoot and naked through the streets to exile. Cersei thinks her uncle, Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], and the [[High Sparrow]] are mistaken if they believe it will be the same with her.{{ref|ADWD|65}}

Recalling his father's mistress, Kevan tells himself he has no reason to feel guilty about Cersei, as he acted for the good of [[House Lannister]].{{ref|adwd|Epilogue}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|[[Tytos Lannister|Our own father]] was gentle and amiable, but so weak his [[bannermen]] mocked him in their cups. Some saw fit to defy him openly. Other [[lord]]s borrowed our [[Currency|gold]] and never troubled to repay it. At court they japed of toothless lions. Even his mistress stole from him. A woman scarcely one step above a whore, and she helped herself to [[Jeyne Marbrand|my mother's]] jewels!{{ref|ASOS|66}}|[[Kevan Lannister]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|When Lord Tywin's father died he returned to Casterly Rock to find a ... a woman of this sort ... bedecked in his lady mother's jewels, wearing one of her gowns. He stripped them off her, and all else as well. For a fortnight she was paraded naked through the streets of [[Lannisport]], to confess to every man she met that she was a thief and a harlot. That was how Lord Tywin Lannister dealt with whores.{{ref|affc|3}}|[[Cersei Lannister]], to [[Shortear]]}}

{{Quote|Cersei had been a year old when her grandfather died. The first thing [[Cersei Lannister|her father]] had done on his ascension was to expel his own father's grasping, lowborn mistress from [[Casterly Rock]]. The silks and velvets Lord [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]] had lavished on her and the [[jewelry]] she had taken for herself had been stripped from her, and she had been sent forth naked to walk through the streets of [[Lannisport]], so [[Westerlands|the west]] could see her for [[Prostitution|what she was]].{{ref|ADWD|65}}|thoughts of [[Cersei Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|Vain and proud she was, before ... so haughty you'd think she'd forgot she came from dirt. Once we got her clothes off her, though, she was just another [[whore]].{{ref|ADWD|65}}|a [[House Lannister guards|House Lannister guard]]}}

{{Quote|She grew so influential that it was said about [[Lannisport]] that any man who wished for his petition to be heard should kneel before her and speak loudly to her lap ... for [[Tytos Lannister]]'s ear was between his lady's legs.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}| thoughts of [[Kevan Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|All the self-seekers who had named themselves her friends and cultivated her favor had abandoned her quickly enough when [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] had her stripped naked and paraded through [[Lannisport]] to the docks, like a common whore. Though no man laid a hand on her, that walk spelled the end of her power. Surely Tywin would never have dreamed that same fate awaited [[Cersei Lannister|his own golden daughter]].{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}|thoughts of [[Kevan Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{References}}

[[Category:Characters from the Westerlands]]
[[Category:House Lannister retainers]]
[[Category:Mistresses and paramours]]
[[Category:Smallfolk]]
[[Category:Exiles]]
[[Category:Unnamed characters]]

[[fr:Maîtresse de Tytos Lannister]]
[[ru:Любовница Титоса Ланнистера]]

Candlemaker

2026-09-16T01:59:19Z

Luis7M: Creating Candlemaker

A '''candlemaker''' is a maker of candles

==History==
According to legend, [[Robin (Flea Bottom)|Robin]], a candlemaker's daughter, comforted Prince [[Joffrey Velaryon]] as he was dying after his fall from [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|his mother]]'s [[dragon]], [[Syrax]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons—Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

[[Tytos Lannister's second mistress]] was the comely daughter of a candlemaker.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
On one occasion, Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] of the [[Kingsguard]] passes by a candlemaker's shop to a home by a moonlight [[courtyard]] for a tryst with Princess [[Arianne Martell]], who seduces him into joining her plot to crown [[Myrcella Baratheon]] as queen.{{ref|AFFC|13}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Occupations]]

Juggling

2026-09-16T01:59:17Z

Luis7M: Creating Juggling

#REDIRECT [[Juggler]]

[[Category:Redirect]]

Juggler

2026-09-16T01:59:12Z

Luis7M: Creating Juggler

A '''juggler''' manipulates objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport.

==History==
[[Baela Targaryen]] had a taste for companions who were considered to be unsuitable, which she would bring back to the [[Red Keep]], and insist that they be granted a position in the castle, including a juggler.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

An elderly [[dwarf juggler]] entertained people every day for years at the square by the [[Fountain of the Drunken God]] in [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|ADWD|33}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
In the night before the final jousts of the [[Hand's tourney]], King [[Robert I Baratheon]] holds a riverside feast where a juggler spins burning clubs.{{ref|AGOT|29}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
When [[Wyman Manderly]] comes to [[Winterfell]] to partake in the [[Harvest feast (299)|harvest feast]], he brings a retinue of [[northern knight]]s and entertainers, including jugglers, all from [[White Harbor]].{{Ref|ACOK|16}}

[[Tyrion Lannister]] names Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] a "master juggler" when referring to his skill at finances.{{ref|ACOK|17}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
A juggler is among the many performers at the [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]] of King [[Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|60}} During [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s trial for King Joffrey's murder, a juggler testifies to having seen Tyrion fill the [[wedding chalice]].{{ref|ASOS|66}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
During his visit to [[Fishfoot Yard]], [[Davos Seaworth]] sees [[scribe]]s, moneychangers, a [[hedge wizard]], a [[Healer|herb women]], and a bad juggler.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Tyrion''': The treasury is empty, I've told you that. We're not done paying the [[Alchemists Guild|alchemists]] for all that [[wildfire]], or the smiths for my chain, and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei's]] pledged the crown to pay half the costs of [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joff's]] wedding—seventy-seven bloody courses, a thousand guests, a pie full of [[pigeon|doves]], singers, jugglers ... '''Tywin''': Extravagance has its uses. We must demonstrate the power and wealth of [[Casterly]] Rock for all [[Seven Kingdoms|the realm]] to see.{{ref|ASOS|32}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Tywin Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Occupations]]

Outer yard of the Red Keep

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The '''outer yard of the Red Keep''', also called '''outer ward''', is a yard in the [[Red Keep]].

==Lay out==
The outer yard is found near the main gate of the [[serpentine steps]].{{Ref|ACOK|17}}{{Ref|ASOS|4}}{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

==History==
Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] and her spouse, Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], landed in the outer yard of the Red Keep during the [[fall of King's Landing]].{{Ref|FAB|15}}

==Recent events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[Tyrion Lannister]] and his squire [[Podrick Payne]] walk amid the [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]] [[silk]] and canvas pavillions in the outer yard during their walk to the [[Tower of the Hand]] to visit Tyrion's father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]].{{Ref|ASOS|4}}

Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] details the plans for [[King Joffrey's wedding]] feast, where the middle and outer wards would be tented in silk for those who could not be accommodated inside the hall.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}

Tyrion's [[trial by combat]] between [[Oberyn Martell]] and Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] is held in the Red Keep's outer yard, where the Mountain smashes the head of the Red Viper with his bare hands.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
During the [[wedding of Tommen I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell]], an intoxicated Cersei Lannister, who had fifty pots of [[wildfire]] from the [[Alchemists' Guild]] placed in the [[Tower of the Hand]], interrupts the feast to have the attendees accompany her outside to the outer yard, so that Lord [[Hallyne]] of the alchemists can burn the Tower of the Hand.{{ref|AFFC|12}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Red Keep]]
[[Category:Yards]]

Great Yard

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The '''Great Yard''' is a yard in the [[Red Keep]].

The Great Yard can be seen from the windows of the [[Tower of the Hand]], with [[Littlefinger's chambers]] being located across that yard.{{Ref|AGOT|30}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Red Keep]]
[[Category:Yards]]

Category:Yards

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[[Category:Buildings]]

Courtyard

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A '''courtyard''' is a circumscribed area, often surrounded by a building or complex, that is open to the sky.

==Culture==
Several castles in Westeros have courtyards, such as the [[Eyrie]],{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} [[Highgarden]],{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Highgarden}} [[Castle Black]],{{ref|AGOT|21}} [[Whitewalls]],{{Ref|TMK}} the [[Water Gardens]] (paved by pale pink [[marble]]),{{Ref|AFFC|2}} [[Shadow city]],{{ref|AFFC|13}} [[Hayford]] (small),{{Ref|AFFC|27}} [[Barrow Hall]] (grassy),{{ref|ADWD|32}} and both castles of the [[Twins]].{{Ref|AGOT|59}} The [[Red Keep]] also has a small sunken courtyard,{{Ref|ASOS|61}} while its [[Kitchen Keep]] is located in a courtyard across from the castle's main kitchen.{{Ref|ASoS|58}} [[Winterfell]] has a dozen small courtyards with open pools.{{ref|AGOT|6}}

Additionally, courtyards are also common in [[Pentos]]hi [[manse]]s, such as [[Drogo's manse]],{{ref|AGOT|3}} and [[Illyrio's manse]].{{ref|ADWD|1}} Within the [[Black Walls]] of [[Volantis]] is a large labyrinth of courtyards, palaces, towers, temples, cloisters, and cellars,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}} while the largest inn in Volantis, the [[Merchant's House]], has a maze in the common room which is built around a central courtyard.{{Ref|ADWD|27}}

==History==
During [[Aegon's Conquest]], [[Visenya Targaryen]] flew on [[Vhagar]] to the courtyard of the Eyrie, where she was met by [[Ronnel Arryn]], the young [[King of Mountain and Vale]]. Shortly after, Ronnel's regent and mother, Lady [[Sharra Arryn]], surrendered the Eyrie to Visenya.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}

After Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys Targaryen]] was tortured to death by [[Tyanna of the Tower]] in {{Date|44}}, King [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor I]] abandoned his nephew's mutilated body in the courtyard of the Red Keep for a fortnight in an unsuccessful attempt to force his mother [[Alyssa Velaryon]] to return.{{Ref|TWOIAF|4|3}}

[[Balerion]] returned to [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|56}}, descending into the courtyard of the Red Keep with Princess [[Aerea Targaryen]] barely clinging to him.{{ref|fab|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}

As [[Fall of Dragonstone|Dragonstone fell]] to [[Aegon II Targaryen]] and his men, the King flew [[Sunfyre]] over [[Dragonmont]]'s smoking peak, planning to land triumphantly in the courtyard of the castle, but was surprised by Lady [[Baela Targaryen]] and [[Moondancer]], who rose up to meet them.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}

During the [[wedding tourney at Whitewalls]], Lord [[Alyn Cockshaw]] brings [[Duncan the Tall]] to a deserted courtyard and attempts to kill him. Duncan manages to kill Cockshaw instead, but is wounded in the process.{{Ref|TMK}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[Jon Snow]] watches the six new recruits brought by [[Conwy]] being trained by Ser [[Endrew Tarth]] in the courtyard of [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ACOK|6}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
After the opening ceremony of [[Purple wedding|King Joffrey's wedding]], [[Jalabhar Xho]] is among the nobles enjoying the unseasonable heat in the courtyard of the Red Keep, where Lady [[Sansa Stark]] asks him about wedding customs in the [[Summer Isles]].{{Ref|ASOS|59}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
On one occasion, Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] of the [[Kingsguard]] passes by a candlemaker's shop to a home by a moonlight courtyard for a tryst with Princess [[Arianne Martell]], who seduces him into joining her plot to crown [[Myrcella Baratheon]] as queen.{{ref|AFFC|13}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
When [[Tyrion Lannister]] visits the largest inn in [[Volantis]], the [[Merchant's House]], he spots its owner, the [[widow of the waterfront]], seated at a customary table back by the courtyard where she is steeped in shadow.{{Ref|ADWD|27}}

Prior to her [[walk of atonement]], [[Cersei Lannister]] is escorted by the [[Warrior's Sons]] from her jail at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] to the courtyard, where Cersei finds herself standing close to the spot where [[Eddard Stark]] was executed.{{Ref|ADWD|65}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|A [[dragon]] in one's courtyard does wonders to resolve one's doubts.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}|Elmo}}

{{quote|Castle Black lay below him, etched in [[moon]]light. You could see how stark and empty it was from up here; windowless keeps, crumbling walls, courtyards choked with broken stone.{{ref|AGOT|21}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:Yards]]

Wedding chalice

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A '''wedding chalice''' is given by [[Mace Tyrell]] to [[Joffrey Baratheon]].

==Appearance==
The [[gold]]en chalice is three feet tall and has two ornate curved handles. Each of its seven sides depicts one of the [[great houses]] in gemstones, including a [[ruby]] [[lion]] for [[House Lannister]], an [[emerald]] [[rose]] for [[House Tyrell]], an [[onyx]] [[stag]] for [[House Baratheon]], a [[silver]] [[trout]] for [[House Tully]], a blue [[jade]] [[falcon]] for [[House Arryn]], an [[opal]] [[sun]] for [[House Martell]], and a [[pearl]] [[direwolf]] for [[House Stark]].{{ref|ASOS|59}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Magali-VilleneuvePurple Wedding.jpg|thumb|Death of [[Joffrey Baratheon]], by Magali Villeneuve ©]]
[[Mace Tyrell]], [[Lord of Highgarden]], gives the chalice to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] on the morning of his wedding to [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Since [[Robb Stark]] was slain in the [[Red Wedding]] and the [[ironborn]] have conquered parts of the [[north]], Joffrey jokes that the [[direwolf]] on the chalice should be replaced with a [[kraken|squid]].{{ref|ASOS|59}}

During [[Purple Wedding|the wedding feast]], a cupbearer pours a flagon of [[Arbor red]] into the chalice. Joffrey uses both hands to lift the chalice when he announces the beginning of festivities, and he and Margaery share a drink from the chalice.{{ref|ASOS|60}} When [[Tyrion Lannister]] insults the king, Joffrey responds by pouring the chalice over his uncle, drenching Tyrion in wine. Joffrey names Tyrion as his cupbearer, but the king kicks the chalice away when Tyrion tries to retrieve it. Once Tyrion recovers the chalice from underneath the table, he refills it with a flagon from a serving girl.{{ref|ASOS|60}} Joffrey chokes to death while eating pigeon pie and drinking from the chalice, and Tyrion pours the remaining wine out of the chalice. Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] accuses her brother of having killed her son.{{ref|ASOS|60}}

Stories spread about the king's death; one tale claims that Tyrion drank Joffrey's blood from a gold chalice.{{ref|ASOS|62}} During Tyrion's trial for Joffrey's murder, it is testified by two serving men, a [[juggler]], Lord [[Gyles Rosby]], Ser [[Hobber Redwyne]], and Ser [[Philip Foote]] that each had seen Tyrion fill the chalice. Lady [[Taena Merryweather]] states she thought she saw Tyrion put something into the wine when the pigeon pie was being cut. [[Lord Estermont]], [[Josmyn Peckledon]], [[Galyeon of Cuy]], and [[Morros Slynt|Morros]] and [[Jothos Slynt]] recall Tyrion having emptied the chalice as Joffrey died.{{ref|ASOS|66}} Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] accuses Tyrion of having [[poison]]ed Joffrey with the [[strangler]].{{ref|ASOS|66}} Lord Tyrell, one of the judges, wants Tyrion to be executed, since his daughter Margaery had also been drinking from the chalice during the feast.{{ref|ASOS|66}} Ser [[Loras Tyrell]], Margaery's brother, believes that [[Sansa Stark]] was the [[poison]]er, since she had fled from the hall and disappeared from [[King's Landing]].{{ref|ASOS|72}}

While at the [[Drearfort|Fingers]], Sansa learns from Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] that Joffrey had been poisoned through the efforts of Margaery's grandmother, [[Olenna Tyrell]]. Petyr indicates that Olenna had removed one of the purple [[amethyst]]s from [[Asshai]] which had decorated Sansa's [[silver hair net]], suggesting the amethyst contained poison.{{ref|ASOS|68}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|'''Mace''': Seven faces for Your Grace's [[Seven Kingdoms|seven kingdoms]]. 
'''Joffrey''': A splendid cup, but we'll need to chip [[House Stark|the wolf]] off and put [[House Greyjoy|a squid]] in its place, I think.{{ref|ASOS|59}}|[[Mace Tyrell]] and [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]]}}

{{quote|The damned thing's as tall as I am. Half a chalice and [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joff]] will be falling down drunk.{{ref|ASOS|59}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

{{quote|'''Tyrion''': Not every king would think to honor a humble subject by serving him from his own royal chalice. A pity the [[wine]] spilled. 
'''Joffrey''': It didn't spill. And I wasn't serving you, either.{{ref|ASOS|60}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

[[Category:House Baratheon of King's Landing]]
[[Category:Objects]]

Smallfolk

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{{For|the television episode|Smallfolk (TV)}}
[[File:Kingslanding Red keep outside HBO.jpg|thumb|400px|Smallfolk near the [[Red Keep]] in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]

'''Smallfolk''' or '''lowborn''' are the common people of the [[known world]]. Most are peasants who have to obey their local [[lord]], even though they may never catch a glimpse of him during their life. The [[nobility]] of [[Westeros]] have great power over their smallfolk, whom they are expected to protect.{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|ACOK|46}}

==About==
Most smallfolk are poor, illiterate people living provincial, humble, and simple lives. Most do not have surnames. They use roads which are crooked muddy tracks that do not appear on parchment maps.{{Ref|AFFC|25}} Instead of castle-forged steel or lances,{{Ref|ACOK|2}} they are more likely to use [[w:Stick fighting|staffs]] as weapons.{{Ref|AFFC|28}} In Westeros, they often name their daughters after [[Plants|flowers and herbs]], like [[Violet]] or [[Tansy]],{{Ref|ASOS|2}} and peasant girls are more likely to bleed from losing their [[maidenhead]] on wedding nights, as it is uncommon for them to ride horses.{{Ref|AFFC|28}} They are far removed from the major players of the game of thrones, but are affected by those decisions, good or bad. [[Bastards]] with a lowborn parent can be called baseborn.{{Ref|ACOK|24}}{{Ref|ASOS|33}}{{Ref|ADWD|37}}{{Ref|TSS}}

In Westeros the smallfolk often dress in raw wool and dull brown roughspun, while nobles wear colored velvets, silks, and samites.{{Ref|AFFC|26}} The opposite is true in [[Braavos]], where nobles dress in dark hues while [[bravo]]s are brightly colored.{{Ref|AFFC|26}} The people of Lys, both noble and smallfolk, resemble the [[Valyrian Freehold|Valyrians]] of old.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}

==Beliefs==
Smallfolk are less educated than the noble class and can be superstitious people. They are eager to believe the worst of their lords.{{Ref|ACOK|15}} Beliefs commonly shared among the smallfolk include:
*If a woman eats rabbit while pregnant, her child will be born with long floppy ears.{{Ref|ACOK|15}} (False)
*The [[silent sisters]] are tongueless.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}{{Ref|AFFC|31}} (False, they took a [[w:Vow of silence|vow of silence]])
*The [[Faith of the Seven#The Seven|new gods]] are seven deities.{{Ref|AFFC|25}} (In reality, it is one god with seven different aspects)
*The [[Known world|world]] is flat.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Trade_with_Asshai Trade with Asshai (August 26, 2000)]</ref> (False, wise men from around the world have determined it to be round)
*The last year of [[Westeros#Climate|summer]] is always the hottest.{{Ref|AGOT|25}} (False, the records of the maesters have proven it to be wrong)
*A long summer means an even longer winter.{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}} (False)
*The [[Hightower]] in [[Oldtown]] just appeared one day.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Oldtown}} (Scholars still debate on the origin of the Hightower)
*Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]'s talent to raise [[Currency|money]] is due to him shitting [[gold]].{{Ref|ACOK|30}} (False)
*[[High Heart]] is still haunted by the dead [[children of the forest]] slained by King [[Erreg the Kinslayer]].{{Ref|ASOS|22}}
*[[Dragonglass]] is made by [[dragon]]s.{{Ref|ASOS|33}} (Maesters believe it to be formed by the "fires of the earth" (e.i. high heat and pressure under the earth), which was confirmed by [[George R. R. Martin]])<ref name=Shaw>[http://web.archive.org/web/20051103091500/nrctc.edu/fhq/vol1iss3/00103009.htm/ "Interview with the Dragon" © 2003 Robert Shaw]</ref>
*They often say "Send a [[knight]] to slay a knight and an archer to kill an archer".{{Ref|AFFC|7}}

==Labor==
Most smallfolk remain on the lower end of the social ladder all their lives. They usually learn their trade from their parents who have learned it from their parents and so forth. The labors mentioned in the books are:

===Alimentation and Nature===
{{Columns|3|
*[[w:Baker|Baker]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Beekeeper|Beekeeper]]{{Ref|ASOS|39}}
*[[w:Brewing|Brewer]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Butcher|Butcher]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Cheesemaking|Cheesemaker]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Croft (land)|Crofter]]{{Ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[w:Dyeing|Dyer]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Farmer|Farmer]]{{Ref|AGOT|19}}
*[[w:Farrier|Farrier]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Felt|Felter]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Farmworker|Fieldhand]]{{Ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[w:Fisherman|Fisherman]]{{Ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[w:Forester|Forester]]{{Ref|ASOS|9}}
*[[w:Hunting|Hunter]]{{Ref|ASOS|9}}
*[[w:Leech collector|Leech collector]]{{Ref|ASOS|Prologue}}
*[[w:Miller|Miller]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Poaching|Poacher]]{{Ref|AGOT|19}}
*[[w:Rat-catcher|Ratcatcher]]{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son}}
*[[w:Sausage making|Sausage maker]]{{Ref|THK}}
*[[w:Shepherd|Sheepherder]]{{Ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[w:Swineherd|Swineherd]]{{Ref|TSS}}
*[[w:Winemaker|Vintner]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Woodsman|Woodsman]]{{Ref|ASOS|9}}
}}

===Artisan===
{{Columns|3|
*[[w:Bricklayer|Bricklayer]]{{Ref|ADWD|11}}
*[[w:Candle|Candlemaker]]{{Ref|ADWD|27}}
*[[w:Carpentry|Carpenter]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Carving|Carver]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
*[[w:Shoemaking|Cobbler]]{{Ref|ACOK|8}}
*[[w:Cooper (profession)|Cooper]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}}
*[[w:Cordwainer|Cordwainer]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}}
*[[w:Glassblowing|Glassblower]]{{Ref|ADWD|27}}
*[[w:Glazier|Glazier]]{{Ref|ADWD|35}}
*[[w:Bricklayer|Mason]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
**[[w:Stonemasonry|Stonemason]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Miner|Miner]]{{Ref|AGOT|19}}
*[[w:Rope|Ropemaker]]{{Ref|AFFC|34}}
*[[w:Sail|Sailmender]]{{Ref|AFFC|34}}
*[[w:Dressmaker|Seamstress]]{{Ref|ASOS|28}}
*[[w:Shipbuilding|Shipwright]]{{Ref|ACOK|16}}
*[[Smith]]{{Ref|AGOT|19}}
**[[w:Blacksmith|Blacksmith]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
**[[w:Goldsmith|Goldsmith]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
**[[w:Armourer|Master armorer]]{{Ref|AGOT|27}}
**[[w:Silversmith|Silversmith]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Tanning (leather)|Tanner]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Weaving|Weaver]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[w:Woodworking|Woodworker]]{{Ref|AGOT|18}}
}}

===Artist===
{{Columns|3|
*[[Fool]]{{Ref|AGOT|20}}
*[[Juggling|Juggler]]{{Ref|AGOT|20}}
*[[w:Musician|Musician]]{{Ref|AGOT|5}}
*[[Mummer]]{{Ref|AFFC|34}}
*[[w:Playwright|Playwright]]{{Ref|AFFC|34}}
*[[Puppeteer]]{{Ref|AFFC|32}}
*[[w:Poet|Poet]]{{Ref|AFFC|28}}
*[[Sculpture|Sculptor]]{{Ref|ADWD|5}}
*[[w:Singing|Singer]]{{Ref|AGOT|5}}
}}

===Noble household===
{{Columns|3|
*[[w:Barber|Barber]]{{Ref|AGOT|56}}
*[[w:Cooking|Cook]]{{Ref|AGOT|8}}
**[[w:Domestic worker|Scullion]]{{Ref|ACOK|11}}
*[[Handmaid]]{{Ref|ACOK|44}}
*[[Kennelmaster]]{{Ref|ACOK|18}}
**Kennel boys and girls{{Ref|ACOK|Appendix}}
*[[w:Groom (profession)|Groom]]{{Ref|AGOT|4}}
**Stableboy{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}
**Stablehand{{Ref|AGOT|25}}
*[[w:Castle-guard|Guard]]{{Ref|AGOT|1}}
*[[w:Prison officer|Gaoler]]{{Ref|AGOT|38}}
**[[Chief gaoler]]{{Ref|AFFC|8}}
**[[Chief undergaoler]]{{Ref|AFFC|8}}
**Turnkey{{Ref|AFFC|8}}
**[[Undergaoler]]{{Ref|AFFC|8}}
*[[Master of horse]]{{Ref|AGOT|1}}
*[[w:Scribe|Scribe]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}}
*[[w:Steward (office)|Steward]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}}
*[[w:Tutor|Tutor]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}}
*[[Wet nurse]]{{Ref|AGOT|Prologue}}
*[[Whipping boy]]{{Ref|AFFC|24}}
}}

===Merchant===
{{Columns|3|
*[[w:Chandlery|Chandler]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}}
*[[w:Fishwife|Fishwife]]{{Ref|ADWD|27}}
*[[w:Greengrocer|Greengrocer]]{{Ref|ACOK|17}}
*[[w:Inn|Innkeeper]]{{Ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[w:Merchant|Merchant]]{{Ref|AGOT|41}}
*[[Prostitution|Prostitute]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
*[[w:Tavern|Taverner]]{{Ref|AFFC|34}}
*[[w:Merchant|Trader]]{{Ref|AGOT|55}}
*[[w:Winemaker|Wineseller]]{{Ref|AGOT|54}}
}}

===Transport===
{{Columns|3|
*[[w:Ferry|Ferryman]]{{Ref|AGOT|65}}
*[[w:Rowing|Oarsman]]{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
*[[w:Porter (carrier)|Porter]]{{Ref|AFFC|34}}
*[[w:Sailor|Sailor]]{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
*[[w:Wagon|Wagonman]]{{Ref|AGOT|19}}
}}

==Advancement==
Even though they are born in the lowest social status in Westeros, it is possible for smallfolk to rise in social status.
* [[Hedge knight]]s are usually born as smallfolk, but they may rise to higher positions. For example, Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] became [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]] for King [[Aegon V Targaryen]].{{Ref|ASOS|67}} Great service may also be rewarded with [[knight]]hood as exemplified by the smuggler [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]], who slipped through the naval blockade during the [[siege of Storm's End]]. This saved the castle garrison from starvation, and Davos was rewarded by [[Stannis Baratheon]] with land, keep, and knighthood, becoming a [[landed knight]].{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
* Successful merchants can sometimes be ennobled, such as the founder of [[House Spicer]], a wealthy merchant{{Ref|AFFC|36}} whose father was lowborn.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}
* It is possible for smallfolk to join city guards or the [[Night's Watch]] with the possibility of becoming a commander, like [[Janos Slynt]], Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]],{{Ref|AGOT|57}} or being ennobled like [[Luthor Largent]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
* Smallfolk are allowed to join the [[Citadel]] of [[Oldtown]], where they study to become [[maesters]].{{Ref|AFFC|Prologue}}
* The [[Faith of the Seven]] allows all to become [[septon]]s or [[septa]]s.
* The [[Poor Fellows]], an order of the [[Faith Militant]], accepted members regardless of their status or their sex.{{Ref|AFFC|28}}{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}

==Popularity with the smallfolk==
===Popular characters===
{{Columns|3|
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Aegon I Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} Prince [[Viserys Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Viserys Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragons}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}{{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}}{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}}{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*Ser [[Willam Stafford]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
*{{coa|Hogg|inline}} Ser [[Harys Hogg]]{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
*[[Jonquil Darke]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
*{{coa|Farman|inline}} [[Elissa Farman]] (on [[Fair Isle]] at least){{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}}
*{{coa|Strong|inline}}{{coa|Kingsguard|inline}} Ser [[Lucamore Strong]]{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
*{{coa|Arryn|inline}} Lord [[Rodrik Arryn]]{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} Prince [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Baelon Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Viserys I Targaryen]]{{Ref|TRP}}{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
*{{coa|Hightower|inline}}{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} Queen [[Alicent Hightower]]{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}}
*{{coa|Velaryon|inline}} Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]]{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Daeron II Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
*[[Serwyn of the Mirror Shield]]{{Ref|ACOK|3}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}}{{coa|Kingsguard|inline}} Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon the Dragonknight]]{{Ref|ACOK|3}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Baelor I Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Aegon V Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]{{Ref|AFFC|24}}
*{{coa|Baratheon|inline}} Lord [[Renly Baratheon]]{{Ref|ACOK|42}}
*{{coa|Baratheon|inline}} King [[Robert I Baratheon]]{{Ref|AGOT|57}}
*{{coa|Tyrell|inline}}{{coa|Baratheon of King's Landing|inline}} Queen [[Margaery Tyrell]]{{Ref|AFFC|28}}
*{{coa|Tyrell|inline}}{{coa|Kingsguard|inline}} Ser [[Loras Tyrell]]{{Ref|ASOS|12}}
*{{coa|Selmy|inline}}{{coa|Kingsguard|inline}} Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]{{Ref|ACOK|3}}
*{{coa|Dondarrion|inline}} Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]]{{Ref|AFFC|25}}
*{{coa|Toyne|inline}} [[Simon Toyne]]{{Ref|AFFC|30}}
*{{coa|Dayne|inline}}{{coa|Kingsguard|inline}} Ser [[Arthur Dayne]]{{Ref|AFFC|30}}
*{{coa|High Septon|inline}} [[High Sparrow]]{{Ref|AFFC|28}}
}}

===Unpopular characters===
{{Columns|3|
*{{coa|Hoare|inline}} King [[Harren Hoare]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Aenys I Targaryen]] (loved at the start of his reign but hated by the end of it){{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragons}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}} Queen [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] (feared by the smallfolk at the end of her life){{Ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}}
*Lord [[Rego Draz]]{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under Jaehaerys I}}
*{{coa|Targaryen|inline}}{{coa|Rhaenyra Targaryen|inline}} Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] (hailed as the "Realm's Delight" in her youth but hated at the end of her life){{Ref|TPATQ}}
*{{coa|Celtigar|inline}} Lord [[Bartimos Celtigar]]{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
*{{coa|Brynden Rivers|inline}} Lord [[Brynden Rivers]]{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TMK}}
*{{coa|Baratheon|inline}}{{coa|Baratheon of Dragonstone|inline}} Lord [[Stannis Baratheon]]{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
*{{coa|Lannister|inline}} Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]{{Ref|AFFC|16}}
*{{coa|Lannister|inline}} [[Tyrion Lannister]]{{Ref|ACOK|41}}
*{{coa|Lannister|inline}}{{coa|Baratheon|inline}} Queen [[Cersei Lannister]]{{Ref|ACOK|15}}
*{{coa|High Septon|inline}} The [[High Septon (Fat One)|fat High Septon]]{{Ref|ACOK|20}}
*{{coa|Lannister|inline}} [[House Lannister]]{{Ref|ACOK|41}}
}}

==History==
During the [[Century of Blood]], many smallfolk in [[Essos]] fled before the [[Dothraki]].{{Ref|ADWD|14}}

[[Harren Hoare]] beggared lords and smallfolk during the construction of [[Harrenhal]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}

Queen [[Rhaenys Targaryen]] was concerned for smallfolk and aided her brother, King [[Aegon I Targaryen]], in gaining their allegiance.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}} Smallfolk turned against their son, [[Aenys I Targaryen]], after he wed his children, Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena]] and Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Aegon]] to each other.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}

Tens of thousands of smallfolk died during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Red Kraken}} King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] tried to feed the hungry and entertain the smallfolk.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}

Smallfolk loved King [[Baelor I Targaryen]], although his generosity alarmed the [[nobility]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}}

King [[Aegon V Targaryen]] was also beloved by the commoners, although most of his efforts to aid them with laws and reform were eventually reversed by the nobles.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|Thousands of smallfolk streamed out [[King's Landing|the city gates]], carrying their children and worldly possessions on their backs, to seek safety in the countryside. Others dug pits and tunnels under their hovels, dark dank holes where they hoped to hide [[Riot of King's Landing (Dance of the Dragons)|whilst the city burned]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

{{Quote|A man has his pride, no matter how lowborn he may be.{{Ref|TSS}}|[[Duncan the Tall]] to [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]]}}

{{Quote|The common people pray for rain, healthy children, and a summer that never ends. It is no matter to them if the high lords play their game of thrones, so long as they are left in peace. They never are.{{Ref|AGOT|23}}|[[Jorah Mormont]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}

{{Quote|That was the way of war. The smallfolk were slaughtered, while the highborn were held for ransom.{{Ref|ACOK|20}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|'''Stannis''': What do the smallfolk say of [[Renly Baratheon|Renly's]] death? 
'''Davos''': They grieve. Your brother was well loved. 
'''Stannis''': Fools love a [[fool]], but I grieve for him as well.{{Ref|ACOK|42}}|[[Stannis Baratheon]] and [[Davos Seaworth]]}}

{{Quote|I'm too bloody lowborn to be kin to m'lady high.{{Ref|ASOS|29}}|[[Gendry]] to [[Arya Stark]]}}

{{Quote|Keep your eyes down and your tone respectful and say ser a lot, and most [[knight]]s will never see you. They pay more mind to horses than to smallfolk.{{Ref|ASOS|50}}|[[Sandor Clegane]] to [[Arya Stark]]}}

{{Quote|They are born, they live, they love, they die.{{Ref|AFFC|25}}|[[Meribald]] to [[Brienne of Tarth]]}}

{{Quote|If we mingle with the commons, they will love us better.{{Ref|AFFC|28}}|[[Tommen Baratheon]] to [[Cersei Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|It is being common-born that is dangerous, when the great lords play their game of thrones.{{Ref|AFFC|37}}|[[Meribald]] to [[Hyle Hunt]]}}

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

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A Clash of Kings-Chapter 17

2026-09-16T01:39:29Z

Luis7M:

{{Infobox Chapter ACoK
| pov = [[Tyrion Lannister]]
| place = [[King's Landing]] - [[Red Keep]]
| title = Tyrion IV
| page = 192
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 16|Bran II]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 17|Tyrion IV]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 18|Sansa II]]
| arc previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 15|Tyrion III]]
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 20|Tyrion V]]
}}

[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] meets with [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]], [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]], and [[Varys]] in turn, and gives each a secret plan. To Pycelle, he gives a secret letter for Prince [[Doran Martell]]; to Littlefinger, a plan to give [[Lysa Arryn]] her [[Jon Arryn|husband]]'s killer and wed Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]] to [[Robert Arryn]]; and to [[Varys]], a plan to give Prince [[Doran Martell]] his [[Elia Martell|sister]]'s killer and Prince [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] as a ward.

==Synopsis==
During breakfast, [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] asks [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] to send his serving girl away and hands him two sealed copies of a secret letter for [[Doran Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]]. He insists Pycelle send his swiftest birds immediately; breakfast will keep, but the realm may not with Lord [[Renly Baratheon]] leading his host up the [[roseroad]], and no one knowing when Lord [[Stannis Baratheon]] will sail from [[Dragonstone]]. Pycelle moves ponderously to obey, and Tyrion notes that his [[maester]]'s chain is far more ornate than the standard.

[[File:Mad4gamestyle Insidious Ways.JPG|thumb|280px|left|[[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] inspects [[Pycelle]]'s potions, by Tiziano Baracchi © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Tyrion has plenty of time to finish part of his breakfast before he sees a single raven take off. He then inspects the well-organized potions in [[Pycelle's chambers]] and steals a small bottle from the high shelf. He is back eating when the maester returns to inquire about the message, but Tyrion insists it is best kept a secret. When Pycelle suggests bringing the matter to the [[small council]], Tyrion replies that the council exists to advise King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], who is only thirteen. When ascked about the queen, Tyrion replies that [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] carries a great weight already and Pycelle reluctantly agrees it is best not to add to her burden, given the frailty of her sex. Tyrion wonders what [[Eddard Stark]] would think of that description, but says nothing and asks to be informed secretly when a reply comes from [[Dorne]]. As he departs, Tyrion thinks to himself, ''One''.

In the lower bailey, Tyrion finds [[Bronn]] (who is now armored as befits his role as captain of the [[Hand of the King|Hand]]'s guard) watching the men-at-arms practice. He jokingly notes that Bronn is paying no attention to a pair of pretty serving girls. Bronn replies that he can buy all the sex he wants, but one day his vigilance could save his life. He points out that the [[hedge knight]] named Ser [[Tallad]] is the best, but he falls into a rhythm that will be his death when he faces Bronn.

As they cross the bailey, Bronn informs Tyrion that thirty supplicants await him, including Lady [[Tanda Stokeworth]]'s page with an invitation to supper. Tanda thinks Tyrion would be the prefect consort for her soft, dimwitted daughter [[Lollys Stokeworth|Lollys]] and is plying him with food; Tyrion tells Bronn to send his regrets. There is also a moneylender from [[Braavos]] wanting repayment of a loan; Tyrion orders him directed to [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]], who will find a way to put him off. Another supplicant is a minor lordling from the [[Trident]] who wants recompense for the destruction done to his land. Seeing the value of a compliant [[Riverlands|river lord]], Tyrion promises to make time for him tomorrow and orders him given good quarters, a meal, and new boots courtesy of King Joffrey. There are also many food merchants who want protection from the hungry mobs who recently roasted a baker in his own oven for overcharging. Tyrion suggests [[City Watch of King's Landing|gold cloaks]], but Bronn notes there were gold cloaks in the mob, and the merchants demand to see the king. Tyrion calls them fools since Joffrey would send them off with whips and spears. Bronn also reports that Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] of the [[Night's Watch]] has arrived with a rotten hand. Tyrion recalls his distaste for the man, and orders him given a dirty cell and left waiting.

After Bronn departs to carry out his orders, Tyrion encounters Cersei and her retinue by the main gate. When he asks where she is going, Cersei claims she is going to inspect the defenses in light of Renly marching from [[Highgarden]]. She believes he could arrive by the full moon, but Tyrion assures her that Renly is traveling too slowly and stopping to feast and hold court at a different castle each night. Tyrion is dubious that Renly actually has the rumored 100,000 men, but Cersei snaps that he has all the power of [[Storm's End]] and Highgarden; only [[House Redwyne]] has held back, and that is thanks to her taking the twins [[Horas Redwyne|Horas]] and [[Hobber Redwyne|Hobber]] captive. Tyrion retorts that it is a shame she let Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] slip away, and points out Renly has [[Robb Stark]] at [[Riverrun]] and [[Tywin Lannister]] at [[Harrenhal]] to concern him. He adds that he would do the same as Renly: progress slowly, flaunt his power, watch, and wait. If Robb defeats Tywin, the south will fall into Renly's hands like a windfall, and if Tywin defeats Robb, Renly can attack the weakened Lannister host. Cersei demands Tyrion make their father bring his army to King's Landing, but Tyrion points out he has never been able to make Lord Tywin do anything. Ignoring this answer, she asks what he is doing to free [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]], who is worth a hundred of Tyrion. Tyrion quips that they do not have a hundred of him to trade to [[Catelyn Stark]]. Angered, Cersei declares him worse than useless and leaves.

In truth, Tyrion fears Stannis twice as much as Renly; Renly is beloved but inexperienced in war, while Stannis is cold, hard, and inexorable. The spies sent to Dragonstone are ominously silent, though [[Lys]]ene war galleys have been spotted and [[Varys]] reports [[sellsail]] captains taking service with Dragonstone. If Stannis and Renly attack together by sea and land there will be no chance for Joffrey, or himself.

[[Podrick Payne]] meets him at the door of his solar and shyly informs him that Petyr Baelish is inside. He finds Littlefinger seated by the window, watching Joffrey kill [[hare]]s with his new crossbow in the yard below. Observing Joffrey's poor aim, Littlefinger quips that the hares are winning and advises Pod to invest in pots since the castle will soon be overrun with hares and they will be eating potted hare for every meal. Tyrion dismisses Pod and offers Littlefinger refreshment. Littlefinger politely declines, noting that he has heard to drink with Tyrion is to risk being sent to the Wall.

[[File:Mark Evans Littlefinger.jpg|thumb|300px|left|[[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]], by Mark Evans © Fantasy Flight Games]]

Tyrion compliments Petyr on his clothing and notes [[Littlefinger's blade]] of [[Valyrian steel]] with the [[dragonbone]] hilt. There is mischief in Littlefinger's eyes when he responds that it is a trifle plain and offers it to Tyrion as a gift. Tyrion refuses, infuriated that Littlefinger knows why he mentioned the dagger and is mocking him because he thinks Tyrion cannot touch him. Tyrion reflects that his brother Jaime is famous for his gilded steel armor, but if ever a man truly armored himself in gold, it is Littlefinger. Ten years ago, [[Jon Arryn]] gave him a minor position in customs, where he soon tripled the revenue. Within three years he was [[master of coin]], and now the crown's revenues are ten times what they were. The crown's debts have grown vast, too, but Littlefinger is a master [[juggler]] and borrows so he can put the gold to work. He invests in wagons, shops, ships, houses, agribusiness, textiles, and moneylending, and the [[currency|gold dragons]] breed and multiply. At the same time, Littlefinger moved his own men into place: The [[King's Counter]], the [[King's Scales]], all four [[Keeper of the Keys|Keepers of the Keys]], and the officers managing the three mints are his, as well as nine of every ten among the [[harbormaster]]s, [[tax farmer]]s, [[customs agent]]s, [[wool]] factors, toll collectors, pursers, and [[wine]] factors. All of them are mostly men of middling birth, lesser lordlings, or even foreigners, but far more capable than the highborns they replaced. No one questioned the appointments because Littlefinger is perceived as harmless without soldiers, holdings, or marriage prospects, yet Tyrion is unsure if he can touch him.

Tyrion asks how close Littlefinger was with the [[House Tully|Tully]] children during his fostering at Riverrun. Littlefinger boasts that he took both girl's maidenheads, which Tyrion considers a very smooth lie. Tyrion explains that Catelyn and [[Lysa Arryn|Lysa]] would refuse any offer he might make, but they might trust Littlefinger. He adds that he hopes to sway the more tractable Lysa by offering her Jon Arryn's true killer. Intrigued, Littlefinger asks who, but Tyrion only says that Lysa would have to understand he only gives gifts to his friends, meaning she must first ally with the Lannisters. Littlefinger points out that Lysa has her own woes, such as the [[Vale mountain clans]], who are now more aggressive and better armed thanks to Tyrion. Tyrion promises to use his influence to call off the clansmen if Lysa declares for Joffrey. Littlefinger insists Lysa will never make war on the Starks or Tullys, but Tyrion assures him Lysa's power would only be used to oppose Renly or Stannis. In return, Tyrion will give her justice, peace, name her son [[Warden of the East]], and wed his niece Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]] to little Lord [[Robert Arryn]].

Littlefinger asks what Cersei thinks of the ploy, and laughs when Tyrion only shrugs. Then, Littlefinger asks what his reward will be, and Tyrion promises him Harrenhal and supremacy over the [[riverlands]] as their [[Lord Paramount of the Trident|liege lord]]. Littlefinger's reaction amuses Tyrion; by birth he holds only a few stoney acres on the [[Fingers]], but Harrenhal is one of the realm's richest domains. Littlefinger is suspicious, especially considering that [[Janos Slynt]] also received Harrenhal for his good service, but Tyrion assures him that he is more valuable than Janos. Appeased, Littlefinger notes that he will likely have to bed Lysa again to get her consent and asks for a fortnight to prepare. As Littlefinger departs, Tyrion thinks to himself, ''Two''.

[[File:MarcSimonetti Varys the spider.jpg|thumb|340px|right|[[Varys]], by Marc Simonetti ©]]

Next, Tyrion heads to his bedchamber to await Varys. An hour later, [[Galt]] announces the eunuch's arrival, much sooner than Tyrion expected. Varys quips that Tyrion was cruel to taunt Pycelle with a secret, but Tyrion accuses Varys of the same thing and offers to tell him. Varys suggests his little birds may have already told him: Tyrion hopes to dissuade [[Dorne]] from joining another faction, even though Prince Doran's hatred for House Lannister is well known. Tyrion points out that much is obvious.

Varys notes that Prince Doran is a sentimental man who still mourns his murdered sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]]. Tyrion reveals he has offered Doran a council seat and his sister's killer. Varys points out that Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] (who is known to have murdered Elia) is a Lannister bannerman, but Tyrion argues that Lord Tywin will agree 50,000 Dornishmen are worth one rabid dog. When Varys wonders aloud what might happen if Doran demands the blood of the lord who gave the command as well, Tyrion blames Robert Baratheon since it was his rebellion. Varys points out Robert was not at King's Landing, but Tyrion replies that neither was Doran Martell.

Varys notes that Doran will want a token of good faith as well, and asks who Tyrion will offer. Tyrion turns the question back on Varys, who declares it must be [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] since Tyrion cannot offer Myrcella to Doran Martell and Lysa Arryn both. Varys' uncanny knowledge leads Tyrion to quip that he cheats at guessing games. Varys calls Tommen a good boy, and Tyrion comments that he might even grow into a good man if they get him away from Cersei and Joffrey soon enough. Varys acts suspicious that Tyrion might mean to make Tommen king, but Tyrion insists Joffrey is king. Varys points out there is a flaw in the scheme named Cersei, who will never consent to part with both Tommen ''and'' Myrcella. Tyrion says what Cersei does not know will not hurt him. When Varys asks what will happen if she does learn of it, Tyrion declares that he would know the man who told her to be his certain enemy. When Varys giggles at that, Tyrion thinks to himself, ''Three''.

==Character list==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:50;" |
'''Appearing:'''
{{Columns|1|
*[[Petyr Baelish]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Boros Blount]]
*[[Bronn]]
*[[Galt]]
*[[Preston Greenfield]]
*[[Hallyne]]
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
*[[Lancel Lannister]]
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
*[[Podrick Payne]]
*[[Pycelle]]
*[[Gyles Rosby]]
*[[Balon Swann]]
*[[Tallad]]
*[[Vylarr]]
}}
| style="width:50;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
{{Columns|3|
*[[Jon Arryn]]
*[[Lysa Arryn]]
*[[Robert Arryn]]
*[[Baelish (father of Petyr)]]
*[[Baelish (hedge knight)]]
*[[Myrcella Baratheon]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
*[[Gregor Clegane]]
*[[Vargo Hoat]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
*[[Amory Lorch]]
*[[Doran Martell]]
*[[Elia Martell]]
*[[Hobber Redwyne]]
*[[Horas Redwyne]]
*[[Paxter Redwyne]]
*[[Shae]]
*[[Shagga]]
*[[Janos Slynt]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Stark]]
*[[Eddard Stark]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Sansa Stark]]
*[[Lollys Stokeworth]]
*[[Tanda Stokeworth]]
*[[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)]]
*[[Alliser Thorne]]
*[[Hoster Tully]]
*[[Loras Tyrell]]
*[[Varys]]
}}
|}

==Mentions==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Events:'''
*[[Robert's Rebellion]]
**[[Sack of King's Landing]]
*[[War of the Five Kings]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Houses:'''
*[[House Arryn]]
*[[House Baelish]]
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[House Blount]]
*[[House Clegane]]
*[[House Greenfield]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Lorch]]
*[[House Martell]]
*[[House Payne]]
*[[House Redwyne]]
*[[House Rosby]]
*[[House Slynt]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[House Stokeworth]]
*[[House Swann]]
*[[House Thorne]]
*[[House Tully]]
*[[House Tyrell]]
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Places:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Arbor]]
*[[Blackwater Rush]]
*[[Casterly Rock]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Dragonstone]]
*[[Eyrie]]
*[[Fingers]]
*[[Free Cities]]
**[[Braavos]]
**[[Lys]]
**[[Myr]]
**[[Qohor]]
*[[Gulltown]]
*[[Harrenhal]]
*[[Highgarden]]
*[[King's Landing]]
**[[Flea Bottom]]
**[[Red Keep]]
***[[Pycelle's chambers]]
*[[Narrow sea]]
*[[North]]
*[[Mountains of the Moon]]
*[[Riverlands]]
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[Rosby]]
*[[Roseroad]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Stokeworth]]
*[[Storm's End]]
*[[Trident]]
*[[Vale of Arryn]]
*[[Wall]]
}}
| style="width:20;" |
'''Terms:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Alchemists' Guild]]
*[[Bannerman]]
*[[Basilisk]]
*[[Bee]]
*[[Berry]]
*[[Blindeye]]
*[[Boar]]
*[[Cat]]
*[[City Watch of King's Landing]]
*[[Copper]]
*[[Crow]]
*[[Crown]]
*[[Currency]]
**[[Golden dragons]]
*[[Demon's dance]]
*[[Dornishmen]]
*[[Dog]]
*[[Dove]]
*[[Dragonbone]]
*[[Dwarf]]
*[[Ermine]]
*[[Espionage]]
*[[Eunuch]]
*[[Fosterage]]
*[[Gold]]
*[[Goose]]
*[[Greycap]]
*[[Hand of the King]]
*[[Hare]]
*[[Honey]]
*[[House Lannister guards]]
*[[Hellhound]]
*[[Honey]]
*[[Horse]]
*[[Iron]]
*[[Iron Throne]]
*[[Iron Bank of Braavos]]
*[[Keeper of the Keys]]
*[[King's Counter]]
*[[King's Scales]]
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[Kingship]]
*[[Knight]]
**[[Hedge knight]]
*[[Lackwit]]
*[[Lamprey]]
*[[Little birds]]
*[[Littlefinger's blade]]
*[[Lord]]
**[[Lord of Dragonstone]]
**[[Lord of the Eyrie]]
**[[Lord of Riverrun]]
**[[Lord of Rosby]]
**[[Lord of Stokeworth]]
**[[Lord of Storm's End]]
*[[Maester]]
**[[Grand Maester]]
*[[Maiden]]
*[[Man-at-arms]]
*[[Master of coin]]
*[[Milk of the poppy]]
*[[Moon]]
*[[Nightshade]]
*[[Page]]
*[[Platinum]]
*[[Poison]]
*[[Pot-shop]]
*[[Prince]]
**[[Prince of Dorne]]
*[[Prostitution]]
*[[Pyromancer]]
*[[Rat]]
*[[Raven]]
*[[Regent]]
*[[Rookery]]
*[[Solar]]
*[[Scorpion (weapon)]]
*[[Sellsword]]
*[[Silver]]
*[[Small council]]
*[[Smallfolk]]
*[[Snake]]
*[[Steel]]
**[[Valyrian steel]]
*[[Steward]]
*[[Sweetsleep]]
*[[Tears of Lys]]
*[[Treason]]
*[[Vale mountain clans]]
**[[Stone Crows]]
*[[Wagon]]
*[[Warden]]
**[[Warden of the East]]
*[[Watercraft]]
*[[Wax]]
*[[Widow's blood]]
*[[Wight]]
*[[Wolfsbane]]
}}
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}
*Analyses and summary of the chapter [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2011/08/re-read-tyrion-iv-one-two-three.html in the course of a 10th reread] by Slynt.
*[http://blogoficeandfire.blogspot.com/2010/08/bran-tyrion.html Humorous review and summary of the chapter] by Jason.
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-8 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler.

[[Category:A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|Clash 17]]
[[Category:Chapters with the POV of Tyrion Lannister|Clash 17]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place at the Red Keep|Clash 17]]

[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 18, Tyrion]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 17]]

Fishfoot Yard

2026-09-16T01:37:13Z

Luis7M:

[[File:Marc_Fishman_Old_FishfootII.jpg|Old Fishfoot - by Marc Fishman © |thumb|350px|right]]
'''Fishfoot Yard''' is a cobbled square in [[White Harbor]] located just inside the Seal Gate with a fountain at its center. The [[Old Mint]] is located at Fishfoot Yard.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

==Appearance==
A stone [[merman]] rises from the fountain's waters, twenty feet tall from tail to crown. The impressive statue is called "Old Fishfoot" by the locals which gave the yard its current name (it was originally [[named after]] a deceased [[lord]]). His curly beard is green and white with lichen and one of the prongs of his trident broke long ago.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

Down past where Old Fishfoot's trident points is an alley where tasty fried cod is sold. There is also a safe brothel nearby. Off the other way, there was a brewhouse which made a black [[beer]] whose casks could fetch as much as [[wine|Arbor gold]] in [[Braavos]] and the [[Port of Ibben]]. Across the yard and down a flight of steps is a winesink called the [[Lazy Eel]]. Oil lamps light the yard at night.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
When [[Davos Seaworth]] arrives at [[White Harbor]], he visits Fishfoot Yard in the afternoon and finds the square teeming with people. A woman is washing her smallclothes in Fishfoot’s fountain and hanging them off his trident to dry. A young girl is selling cups of fresh milk from her nanny goat. Beneath the arches of the peddler's colonnade, Davos sees [[scribe]]s, moneychangers, a [[hedge wizard]], a [[Healer|herb women]], and a bad [[juggler]]. A man is selling apples from a barrow, and a woman is offering herring with chopped onions. Chickens and children are underfoot. Davos sees hundred of people within the [[Old Mint]].{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

Davos stops beneath the colonnade and trades a halfpenny for an apple and chats with the apple seller to try and catch up with tidings in White Harbor. Afterwards he makes his way to the [[Lazy Eel]].{{Ref|ADWD|15}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|The square was named for some dead [[lord]], but no one ever called it anything but Fishfoot Yard.{{Ref|ADWD|15}}|thoughts of [[Davos Seaworth]]}}

==References==
{{References}}

[[Category:Colloquial locations]]
[[Category:Fountains]]
[[Category:Squares]]
[[Category:White Harbor]]

[[fr:Cour Pied-de-Poisson]]
[[pt:Pátio Pedepeixe]]

Shadow city

2026-09-16T01:23:02Z

Luis7M:

[[File:Ted Nasmith A Song of Ice and Fire Sunspear.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Sunspear]] and the shadow city, by Ted Nasmith ©]]
The '''shadow city''' is a settlement found outside the walls of [[Sunspear]], the seat of [[House Martell]] in [[Dorne]]. Some consider it closer in size to a town than a city.{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne}}{{ref|AFFC|2}}

==Layout==
Smaller and less populous than the [[Planky Town]],{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne}} the shadow city is found west of [[Sunspear]].{{ref|AFFC|2}} Mud-brick shops and windowless hovels are found closest to the [[castle]] walls, while further west are stables, inns, [[winesink]]s, and [[pillow house]]s, many of which have their own walls and nearby hovels.{{ref|AFFC|2}} The [[Winding Walls]] run through the shadow city, creating a labyrinth of narrow alleys, courts, and bazaars, with only the [[Threefold Gate]] allowing a straight path to Sunspear.{{ref|AFFC|2}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: Sunspear}}

The shadow city is often quiet during the day but lively at night.{{ref|AFFC|13}} Shariffs of the [[Prince of Dorne]] police the shadow city.{{ref|AFFC|13}}

==History==
The shadow city grew by [[Sunspear]] as the [[castle]] was developed by [[House Martell|House Nymeros Martell]] following [[Nymeria's War]].{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}}

The Dornish lords abandoned many of their castles near the start of the [[First Dornish War]], and King [[Aegon I Targaryen]] and Queen [[Rhaenys Targaryen]] found even the shadow city half-deserted when they came to conquer [[Sunspear]]. The [[Dornishmen]] rose in revolt when the Targaryens returned to [[King's Landing]], however, swarming from the shadow city to [[Defenestration of Sunspear|retake Sunspear]].{{ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I}}

The forces of King [[Daeron I Targaryen]] battled through the shadow city during his [[conquest of Dorne]], allowing the Young Dragon to achieve the [[Submission of Sunspear]] in {{date|158}}. Soldiers and [[men-at-arms]] were killed in the alleys of the shadow city when the Dornish later rebelled. {{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}}

Archmaester [[Brude]] was born and raised in the shadow city.{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Myrcella in Dorne.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Myrcella Baratheon]], by Hylora ©]]
[[Doran Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]], and his captain of the guard, [[Areo Hotah]], feel safer at the [[Water Gardens]] than at [[Sunspear]] and its shadow city.{{ref|AFFC|2}}{{ref|AFFC|13}}

In the aftermath of the death of Prince [[Oberyn Martell]], his daughters, the [[Sand Snakes]], stir [[smallfolk]] in calling for vengeance. A crowd throws fruit at Doran's litter when he returns to Sunspear from the Water Gardens.{{ref|AFFC|2}}

Tensions lessen somewhat after Doran has his Sand Snake nieces taken into captivity, but there is still lingering resentment among the [[Dornishmen]]. A trader from [[King's Landing]] is found butchered in the shadow city.{{ref|AFFC|13}} Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] of the [[Kingsguard]], [[sworn shield]] of Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]], does not wear his white cloak when he walks through the alleys of the shadow city. On one occasion, he passes by a [[candlemaker]]'s shop to a home by a moonlight [[courtyard]] for a tryst with Doran's daughter, Princess [[Arianne Martell]], who seduces him into joining her plot to crown Myrcella as queen.{{ref|AFFC|13}}

==Quotes==
{{quote|Though the [[Dornishmen|Dornish]] may call it a city, it remains no more than a town, and a queer, dusty, ugly town at that. The Dornish built up against the walls of the [[Sunspear]], then built up against the walls of their neighbors' homes, and so on out, until the shadow city took on its current form. Today, it is a warren of narrow alleys, bazaars filled with the [[spice]]s of Dorne and [[Essos|the east]], and the homes of the Dornish built of mud brick that remains cool even in the height of the burning summer.{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: Sunspear}}|writings of [[Yandel]]}}

{{quote|Compared to [[Tyrosh]] or [[Myr]] or [[Norvos|Great Norvos]], the shadow city was no more than a town, yet it was the nearest thing to a true city that these [[Dornishmen|Dornish]] had.{{ref|AFFC|2}}|thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}

{{quote|[[Sunspear]]'s shadow city oft seemed deserted in the heat of the day, when only buzzing flies moved down the dusty streets, but once evening fell the same streets came to life.{{ref|AFFC|13}}|thoughts of [[Arys Oakheart]]}}

==References==
{{references}}

{{Region Dorne}}
{{Cities}}

[[Category:Cities]]
[[Category:House Martell]]
[[Category:Places in Dorne]]
[[Category:Sunspear]]
[[Category:Towns]]

A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6

2026-09-16T01:21:29Z

Luis7M:

{{Infobox Chapter ACoK
| pov = [[Jon Snow]]
| place = [[Castle Black]]
| title = Jon I
| page = 69
| previous = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 5|Arya II]]
| current = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 6|Jon I]]
| next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 7|Catelyn I]]
| arc previous = [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 70|Jon IX]] ''A Game of Thrones''
| arc next = [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 13|Jon II]]
}}
__NOTOC__
[[Jon Snow]] finds [[Samwell Tarly]] in the dark library cellar of [[Castle Black]], where Sam has found a number of maps for [[the great ranging]]. Out in the courtyard, they watch the new recruits practicing and Jon talks with [[Donal Noye]]. After they present their maps, [[Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]] discusses [[Maester Aemon]]’s past with Jon.

==Synopsis==
[[File:Amokajonsnow.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Jon Snow- by Amok©]]

[[Jon Snow|Jon]] calls out to [[Samwell Tarly]] amidst the ancient books and [[scroll]]s of the [[vaults of Castle Black]]. Jon wends his way down the narrow aisles toward the glow of Sam's lamp to find the fat boy hunched over a table. When Jon asks if he has been there all night, Sam reveals that he lost all track of time in the windowless cellar. Jon calls Sam a sweet fool and reminds him that soon they will be sleeping on hard ground, not soft beds. Sam yawns and explains that Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] sent him to find maps for [[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch]], but he never thought there would be thousands of interesting documents to read. Jon is unimpressed by the books and asks if Sam found the maps.

Sam gestures toward a clutter of books and scrolls on the table and declares he has found at least a dozen. He shows Jon a faded parchment that marks the sites of many [[wildling]] villages. Then he excitedly shows Jon an account of a ranging to [[Lorn Point]] by a ranger named [[Redwyn]] from before [[Aegon's Conquest]] that mentions fighting with [[giant]]s and trading with the [[children of the forest]]. Meaning to sound encouraging, Jon suggests that Sam can write an account of their own [[great ranging|great ranging]], but talk of what they are to face on the morrow makes Sam uncomfortable. He shuffles scrolls about and says there are more maps if he only had time to set the [[library]] in order, which will take years. Jon remarks that the Lord Commander wanted the maps a little sooner than that.

When Jon picks up a scroll, it crumbles in his hand. Sam explains that the most important documents were copied over when needed, and the oldest have likely been copied half a hundred times. Jon says there is no need to copy this one, which is only a list of goods. Sam seems fascinated, but Jon wonders who would care how much pickled cod men ate six hundred years ago. Sam insists that he would, since it can tell them how many men were in the [[Night’s Watch]], and how they lived, and what they ate. Jon responds that they ate food and lived as he and Sam do. Sam disagrees and claims that the vault is a treasure trove. Jon is dubious: to him treasure means [[gold]], [[silver]], and [[jewels]]. Sam has also found works even the [[Citadel]] does not have: drawings of [[weirwood]] faces, thousand-year-old counts of the seasons, scrolls from old [[Valyria]], and even a book about the language of the children of the forest.

Jon assures Sam the books will still be here when they return, but Sam replies, "If we return." Jon tries to reassure Sam by pointing out that Jeor is taking two hundred seasoned men (most of them rangers), and [[Qhorin Halfhand]] will join them with a hundred more from the [[Shadow Tower]]. He insists Sam will be as safe as back at [[Horn Hill]], but Sam replies that he was never very safe there either.

Jon thinks it a cruel joke that [[Pypar]] and [[Todder]] (who want to go) are to remain behind while Sam (the self-proclaimed coward) must go in Maester Aemon's place to tend the two cages of [[raven]]s. Sam argues that Jon or [[Grenn]] could care for the birds, and Jon can write messages as well as he can. Jon insists that he has his own duties as the Lord Commander's [[steward]]. He reminds Sam that he said the vows, but Sam says that a brother of the Night's Watch should not be so scared. Jon insists they are all scared, and they should be with so many rangers disappearing in the last two years, but what matters is how they face it. Then he offers to help gather up the maps and they depart the library.

[[File:The wall and Castle Black by Feliche.jpg|thumb|330px|left|The [[Wall]] and [[Castle Black]], by Feliche©]]

The vault opens onto one of the underground passages called the [[wormwalks]], which bind Castle Black together in winter. Jon thinks of the [[white raven]] that came to Maester Aemon, and knows winter will come soon. He remembers the last winter, which was short and mild, but he can feel that this one will be different. By the time they reach the surface, Sam is out of breath. The sight of the [[Wall]] reminds Jon that it marks the end of the world, and tomorrow they are going beyond it.

The morning sky is streaked by clouds but the [[red comet]] is still visible behind them, even by day. The black brothers have dubbed it "Mormont's Torch," claiming (only half in jest) that the gods have sent it to light the way through the [[haunted forest]]. The castle seems deserted with so many gone to [[Mole's Town brothel|the brothel]] in [[Mole's Town]]. Grenn is among them, since Pyp and [[Halder]] and Toad offered to buy him his first woman. They invited Jon and Sam as well, but Jon insisted on keeping his vow of celibacy and Sam is as frightened of [[whores]] as he is of everything else.

As they pass the [[sept at Castle Black]], they hear a hymn being sung. Jon notes that on the eve of battle some men want whores and some want gods. He wonders who feels better after. The sept tempts him no more than the brothel; the [[Faith of the Seven|Seven]] have no power [[beyond the Wall]], but the nameless [[old gods]] whom Jon worships will be waiting there.

Outside the [[armory (Castle Black)|armory]], Ser [[Endrew Tarth]] is training the six new recruits brought in the previous night. Endrew is a gentler master-at-arms than Ser [[Alliser Thorne]], but his lessons can still raise bruises. Sam winces at the sight, but Jon watches closely. From the door of the armory, the one-armed smith [[Donal Noye]] asks Jon’s opinion of the recruits. Jon declares they smell of summer and asks where [[Conwy]] recruited them. Donal says it was a dungeon near [[Gulltown]] and labels the recruits as a brigand, a barber, a beggar ([[Hop-Robin]]), two orphans ([[Arron]] and [[Emrick]]), and a boy whore ([[Satin]]). Jon replies that they will do; he and Sam did.

[[File:Brittmartin Donal Noyle.jpg|thumb|220px|right|[[Donal Noye]], by BrittMartin © Green Ronin Publishing]]

Donal asks Jon if he has heard that his brother [[Robb Stark]] is now a [[King in the North|king]]. Jon admits that last night in the [[Common hall|common room]] there was talk of little else. Jon is still unsure how he feels about the brother he grew up with becoming a king while he remains on the Wall, but he tells Donal that Robb will make a good king. Donal is not so sure and declares that once he might have said the same of King [[Robert I Baratheon]], but Robert was never the same after he put on the crown. Donal confirms that he forged [[Robert's warhammer]] and claims he knew the [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] brothers as well as anyone. The smith compares Robert to a sword: made for fighting and prone to rust if left unused. When Jon asks if Robert’s brothers are the same, Donal compares Robert to [[steel]], [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]] to [[iron]], and [[Renly Baratheon|Renky]] to [[copper]].

Jon wonders what metal Robb is, but decides it is best not to ask. Donal was a Baratheon man before taking the black and likely believes Robb is a traitor. There is an unspoken pact amongst the Watch not to probe too deeply into such matters since old loyalties are not easily forgotten. Even Sam's former family, [[House Tarly]], is sworn to [[Highgarden]], which has supported Renly. As Jon departs with Sam, Donal offers a prayer for Jon on the morrow and urges him to bring [[Benjen Stark|his uncle]] back.

Jon leaves Ghost outside the door of the [[King's Tower]], where Lord Commander Mormont resides now that fire has gutted his own tower. Sam is disheartened by the number of stairs, but Jon jests that stairs are one thing they will not confront beyond the Wall.

[[File:Jeor Mormont by reneaigner.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Lord Commander Jeor Mormont- by Rene Aigner©]]

When they enter the solar, Jeor complains about how long it took them. Ignoring the boys, [[Thoren Smallwood]] argues that the Lord Commander's place is at Castle Black. Jeor declares that Thoren can do as he likes if he ever becomes Lord Commander. Thoren insists that the command should be his as [[First Ranger]], but Mormont will have none of it. He declares that he already sent out two rangings and will not wait and wonder if the third is lost as well. Mormont dismisses Smallwood with the reminder that Benjen Stark remains First Ranger until his death is confirmed. Once Smallwood is gone, Mormont exclaims that he would sooner name Sam as First Ranger and complains that Smallwood called him too old for a ranging.

Brusquely examining the maps, Jeor asks if they were all Sam could find. When Sam stutters, Jon points out that the villages might be gone, but the geography will still be correct. Jeor asks Sam about the ravens and commands that he wants the best, saying that if they are all butchered he means for his successor to know where and how. Talk of butchery leaves Sam open-mouthed and speechless. Jeor declares he is too busy for such behavior and dismisses Sam, who almost trips in his haste to leave.

Jeor asks, without waiting for an answer, whether Sam is as big a fool as he seems. He explains that he was considering sending Sam as an envoy to King Renly, since his [[Randyll Tarly|father]] stands high in Renly’s councils, but Renly is not likely to heed a quaking fat boy so Ser [[Arnell]] (whose mother was a [[House Fossoway of New Barrel|green-apple Fossoway]]) will go instead. Jon asks what Mormont would have of King Renly, and Mormont replies that he will take anything that is offered.

Jeor continues that Ser Alliser should reach King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] soon, but [[House Lannister]] has never been a friend to the Watch. Jon points out that Alliser does have the twitching [[wight]]'s hand to show them. Jeor laments they do not have a second hand to send to Renly. Jon remarks that [[Dywen]] claims a man can find anything beyond the Wall. laments scoffs that Dywen also claims he saw a [[bear]] fifteen feet tall, insisting a man must believe his own eyes.

[[File:Maester Aemon.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]], by Amok©]]

Turning the conversation back to hands, Jeor asks Jon about his burned hand. Jon explains it is well enough to wield [[Longclaw]] and that he is exercising the fingers as Maester Aemon suggested. Jeor opines that Aemon knows his work and prays they can keep him another twenty years. Then he asks if Jon knows that Aemon could have been king. Jon is taken by surprise; he assumed the maester was a younger son of a king.

Jeor explains that Aemon ''was'' a younger son, the third son of King [[Maekar I Targaryen]], who was himself the fourth son of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]]. Slow of sword but quick of wit, Aemon was sent to the Citadel when he was nine or ten and ninth or tenth in the succession. Jon struggles to imagine the 100-year-old maester as a little boy. Jeor continues that Prince [[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)|Baelor]] died in a [[tourney at Ashford Meadow|tourney mishap]] and soon after his two sons, [[Valarr Targaryen|Valarr]] and [[Matarys Targaryen|Matarys]] died in the [[Great Spring Sickness]] along with King Daeron, so the crown passed to Daeron's second son, [[Aerys I Targaryen]]. Aerys reigned for twelve years (during which Aemon took his vows as a maester) then died without issue and the throne passed to Aemon's father Maekar I. During his father's reign, Aemon’s eldest brother, [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Daeron "the Drunken"]], died of a [[pox]], leaving only [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)|a feeble-minded daughter]], and his second brother, [[Aerion Targaryen]], who killed himself by drinking [[wildfire]], believing it would turn him into a [[dragon]]. Less than a year later, King Maekar died in battle with an [[Peake Uprising|outlaw lord]].

A [[Great Council]] was convened to decide on the succession. It passed over Aerion's infant son and quietly offered the throne to Maester Aemon, but Aemon chose to abide by his vows even after the [[High Septon]] offered to absolve him. Therefore, his younger brother, [[Aegon V Targaryen]], was named king, and became known as "the Unlikely" because (as the fourth son of a fourth son) he was never expected to become king. Yet Maester Aemon knew that those dissatisfied with his brother's rule would seek to use him, so he became a member of the Night's Watch and remained at the Wall while his brother's descendants ruled as kings until [[Robert's Rebellion]] put an end to the line of the [[Dragonkings]].

[[Mormont's raven]] begins repeating the word "king." Jon notes that the bird seems to like the word, and jests that perhaps the raven believes Jeor should have a crown. Jeor declares that there are three kings already, which is two too many for his liking.

Jon asks why Jeor has told him all this about Maester Aemon. Jeor explains that Jon and Aemon have something in common: a king for a brother. Jon points out that they also share a vow. Jeor comments that if he had a man for every vow he has seen broken the Wall would never lack for defenders. Jon says he always knew Robb would be [[Lord of Winterfell]], but Jeor insists that a king is a different thing. Jeor lists the different ways in life that Robb would be treated as a king and Jon as an unsung member of the Nights Watch. Jon asks what a bastard like himself might do if these facts did trouble him, but Jeor asks what Jon ''will'' do. Jon declares that he will be troubled, and keep his vows.

==Character list==
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
|- valign="top"
| style="width:50;" |
'''Appearing:'''
{{Columns|1|
*[[Arron]]
*[[Emrick]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Hop-Robin]]
*[[Jeor Mormont]]
*[[Mormont's raven]]
*[[Donal Noye]]
*[[Satin]]
*[[Thoren Smallwood]]
*[[Jon Snow]]
*[[Samwell Tarly]]
*[[Endrew Tarth]]
}}
| style="width:50;" |
'''Mentioned:'''
{{Columns|3|
*[[Arnell]]
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Renly Baratheon]]
*[[Robert I Baratheon]]
*[[Stannis Baratheon]]
*[[Steffon Baratheon]]
*[[Conwy]]
*[[Dywen]]
*[[Jafer Flowers]]
*[[Grenn]]
*[[Halder]]
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
*[[Luwin]]
*[[Myriah Martell]]
*[[Maege Mormont]]
*[[Old Nan]]
*[[Othor]]
*[[Pypar]]
*[[Qhorin Halfhand]]
*[[Redwyn]]
*[[Waymar Royce]]
*[[Jaremy Rykker]]
*[[Arya Stark]]
*[[Benjen Stark]]
*[[Bran Stark]]
*[[Dorren Stark]]
*[[Robb Stark]]
*[[Aegon IV Targaryen]]
*[[Aegon V Targaryen]]
*[[Aelinor Penrose]]
*[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)]]
*[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)]]
*[[Aerion Targaryen]]
*[[Aerys I Targaryen]]
*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Baelor Targaryen (son of Daeron II)]]
*[[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)]]
*[[Daeron II Targaryen]]
*[[Jaehaerys II Targaryen]]
*[[Maegor Targaryen (son of Aerion)]]
*[[Maekar I Targaryen]]
*[[Matarys Targaryen]]
*[[Rhaegel Targaryen]]
*[[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)]]
*[[Valarr Targaryen]]
*[[Randyll Tarly]]
*[[Alliser Thorne]]
*[[Todder]]
*[[Mace Tyrell]]
}}
|}

==Mentions==
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|- valign="top"
| style="width:20;" |
'''Events:'''
*[[Aegon's Conquest]]
*[[Great Council of 233 AC]]
*[[Great Spring Sickness]]
*[[Peake Uprising]]
*[[Tourney at Ashford Meadow]]
| style="width:25;" |
'''Houses:'''
*[[House Baratheon]]
*[[House Fossoway of New Barrel]]
*[[House Lannister]]
*[[House Mormont]]
*[[House Royce]]
*[[House Rykker]]
*[[House Smallwood]]
*[[House Stark]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
*[[House Tarly]]
*[[House Tarth]]
*[[House Thorne]]
*[[House Tyrell]]
|- valign="top"
| style="width:25;" |
'''Places:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Beyond the Wall]]
*[[Castle Black]]
**[[Armory (Castle Black)|Armory]]
**[[King's Tower]]
**[[sept at Castle Black|Sept]]
**[[Vaults of Castle Black|Vault]]
**[[Wormwalks]]
*[[Citadel]]
*[[Dorne]]
*[[Dragonstone]]
*[[Frozen Shore]]
*[[Gulltown]]
*[[Haunted forest]]
*[[High Garden]]
*[[Horn Hill]]
*[[Lorn Point]]
*[[Mole's Town]]
**[[Mole's Town brothel|Brothel]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Shadow Tower]]
*[[Storm's End]]
*[[Valyria]]
*[[Wall]]
*[[Winterfell]]
**[[Library Tower]]
}}
| style="width:20;" |
'''Terms:'''
{{Columns|2|
*[[Bastardy]]
*[[Bear]]
*[[Cheese]]
*[[Children of the forest]]
*[[Cod]]
*[[Copper]]
*[[Crow]]
*[[Faith of the Seven]]
*[[Free folk]]
*[[Giants]]
*[[Gold]]
*[[Great Council]]
*[[Horse]]
*[[Iron]]
*[[Iron Throne]]
*[[Kingship]]
**[[Dragonking]]
**[[King in the North]]
*[[Lackwit]]
*[[Longclaw]]
*[[Lord]]
**[[Lord of Highgarden]]
**[[Lord of Winterfell]]
*[[Maester]]
**[[Grand Maester]]
*[[Master-at-arms]]
*[[Night's Watch]]
**[[First Ranger]]
**[[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]]
**[[Rangers]]
**[[Stewards]]
**[[Wandering crow]]
*[[Old gods]]
*[[Outlaws]]
*[[Prostitution]]
*[[Rat]]
*[[Raven]]
**[[White raven]]
*[[Red comet]]
*[[Septon]]
**[[High Septon]]
*[[Silk]]
*[[Silver]]
*[[Smith]]
*[[Solar]]
*[[Spider]]
*[[Squire]]
*[[Steel]]
*[[Tourney]]
*[[True Tongue]]
*[[Weirwood]]
*[[Wights]]
*[[Wildfire]]
*[[Wine]]
}}
|}

==References and Notes==
{{References}}
*[https://www.tor.com/2012/01/20/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-3/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings, Part 3] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.

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[[Category:Chapters with the POV of Jon Snow|Clash 06]]
[[Category:Chapters which take place in Castle Black|Clash 06]]
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[[fr:A Clash of Kings, Chapitre 07, Jon]]
[[pt:A Fúria dos Reis - Capítulo 6]]

Ronard

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Morden

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Durwald

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Cleoden

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Barron

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Baldric

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Argella

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Arlan Durrandon

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Luis7M: Creating Arlan Durrandon

'''Arlan Durrandon''' has been the name of multiple members of [[House Durrandon]]:

* [[Arlan I Durrandon]]
* [[Arlan III Durrandon]]
* [[Arlan V Durrandon]]

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Monfryd Durrandon

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Luis7M: Creating Monfryd Durrandon

'''Monfryd Durrandon''' has been the name of multiple members of [[House Durrandon]]:

* [[Monfryd I Durrandon]]
* [[Monfryd V Durrandon]]

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Qarlton Durrandon

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Luis7M: Creating Qarlton Durrandon

'''Qarlton Durrandon''' has been the name of multiple members of [[House Durrandon]]:

* [[Qarlton II Durrandon]]
* [[Qarlton III Durrandon]]

==See also==
* [[Qarlton]]

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Qarlton

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Luis7M: Creating Qarlton

'''Qarlton''' is a common male name in Westeros. It may refer to:

*[[Qarlton Durrandon]], several people
*[[Qarlton Chelsted]], a Hand of the King

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Qyle (disambiguation)

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Luis7M: Creating Qyle (disambiguation)

'''[[Qyle]]''' is a recruit of the [[Night's Watch]]

It may also refer to:

* [[Qyle Corbray]], an Andal king
* [[Qyle Martell]], an Dornish prince

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Ormund

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Luis7M: Creating Ormund (Baratheon)

'''Ormund''' is a common male name in Westeros. It may refer to:

*[[Ormund Baratheon]]
*[[Ormund III Durrandon]]
*[[Ormund Hightower]]
*[[Ormund Wylde]]

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Rogar

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Luis7M: Creating Rogar (Baratheon)

'''Rogar''' is a common male name in Westeros. It may refer to:

*[[Rogar Baratheon]]
*[[Rogar Bolton]]

[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

Maldon

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Luis7M: Creating Maldon

'''Maldon''' is a common male name in Westeros. It may refer to:

*[[Maldon Durrandon]]
*[[Maldon Massey]]

[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

Marla

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Luis7M: Creating Marla

'''Marla''' is a common female name in Westeros. It may refer to:

*[[Marla Sunderland]]
*[[Marla Prester]]

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