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Oberyn Martell

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Opheliac: Present tense if he's alive at the start of the series

{{Character
| Character_name= [[File:House Martell.PNG|50px|left]][[File:Second Sons small.png|50px|right]]'''Oberyn Nymeros Martell'''
| image = [[File:Oberyn Martell.jpg|250px|Oberyn Martell by Amoka©]]
| image_caption = Oberyn Martell by [http://en.amokanet.ru/gallery/martin/ Amoka©]
| Alias = The Red Viper
| Title = Prince of Dorne
| Allegiance = [[House Martell|House Martell]] [[Second Sons]] (formerly)
| Race = "Salty" Dornishman
| Culture = [[Dornishmen]]
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth=
| Date_of_Birth ={{date|258}}
| Place_of_Death= [[King's Landing]]
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
| coat-of-arms =
| Books = [[A Storm of Swords]] (Appears) [[A Feast for Crows]] (Mentioned) [[A Dance with Dragons]] (Mentioned)
}}

Prince '''Oberyn Nymeros Martell''', known as the '''Red Viper''', is [[Doran Martell|Doran]]'s hot-headed younger brother. He has eight bastard daughters, called the [[Sand Snakes]], the four youngest of which by his current paramour [[Ellaria Sand]]. Some rumors hold that he is bisexual.{{Ref|aSoS|38}} His squire (and one of his many rumored lovers) is [[Daemon Sand]].

==Character and Appearance==
Oberyn is a forceful, lusty man with a quick wit and barbed tongue. He studied at the [[Citadel]] for a while, and apparently forged several maester links but eventually grew bored and left the order. Oberyn had traveled the world, and even founded his own mercenary company. He had a very close relationship with his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]] and they were inseparable as children.

Oberyn has a lined face with thin eyebrows, black "viper" eyes and a sharp nose.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} His hair is lustrous and black with only a few silver streaks and recedes from his brow into a widow's peak.{{Ref|aSoS|38}}

==History==
===Early Life===
In his youth, Oberyn was fostered at [[Sandstone]].{{Ref|aFfC|21}} At sixteen, Oberyn was found in bed with the [[paramour]] of Lord [[Edgar Yronwood]], so the lord challenged him to a duel. The duel was to first blood, given the prince’s youth and high birth, and both took cuts. Lord Edgar's wounds festered and killed him. Oberyn has been known as the "Red Viper" ever since by friends and foes alike since, due to rumors that he fought the duel with a poisoned blade.{{Ref|aSoS|38}} Afterward, Oberyn was sent to [[Oldtown]] and then to [[Lys]] in temporary exile (though it was not called exile) in order for [[House Martell]] to make peace with [[House Yronwood]], [[Quentyn Martell]] was sent as a ward to [[House Yronwood]] .<ref>[http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html The Winds of Winter, Arianne sample chapter]</ref>

Oberyn had traveled extensively in the Free Cities, where he learned much about [[poison]]s and perhaps even darker arts. He had studied at the [[Citadel]], going so far as to forge six links of a [[maester]]'s chain before he grew bored. He had soldiered in the [[Disputed Lands]] across the Narrow Sea, riding with the [[Second Sons]] for a time before forming his own company. It is said that he beds both men and women, and has begotten bastard girls all over Dorne. The ''[[Sand Snakes]]'', men call them.

Oberyn, however, does not let his children grow up wanting: he takes responsibility for them, and actively seeks to help raise all his children (something few lords do when it comes to their [[Bastardy|bastard]] offspring). He teaches them how to defend themselves and allows them great independence in growing up.

When Oberyn was young, the ruling Princess of Dorne planned to wed Oberyn or his sister, Princess Elia, to one of Lord Tywin's children, or both of them to his twins. For that purpose, they visited Casterly Rock, where they met Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister. However, they arrived shortly after [[Joanna Lannister]]'s death, which left Lord Tywin unreceptive. He offered the newborn Tyrion instead, which was seen as an insult.

Oberyn is also primarily responsible for an ongoing feud between his [[House Martell|house]] and [[House Tyrell]], because he accidentally crippled [[Willas Tyrell]] in a [[tourney]], though Willas himself holds no grudge against him. Prince Oberyn was unhorsed by Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] at a tourney at [[Storm's End]].{{Ref|aSoS|42}} He was unhorsed by Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] at a different tourney at Storm's End.{{Ref|aSoS|67}}

===Events following Elia's murder===
[[File:Oberyn Martell10.jpg‎‎|Oberyn Martell by Paul Phillips©|thumb|250px]]
Oberyn had a very close relationship with his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]]. Following the [[Sack of King's Landing]], when he learned that she was raped and murdered by a Lannister knight, [[Gregor Clegane]], along with her [[Aegon Targaryen|son]] and how her [[Rhaenys Targaryen(daughter of Rhaegar)|daughter]] was killed by another Lannister Knight ([[Amory Lorch]], he attempted to raise Dorne for [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]]. He has desired revenge ever since.{{Ref|aSoS|38}}

He and his brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]] worked in secret for years planning on bringing an end to the reign of [[Robert Baratheon]] and destroying [[House Lannister]]. Oberyn traveled to Braavos where [[Viserys Targaryen]] and [[Daenerys Targaryen]] were being kept by Ser [[Willem Darry]] and signed a secret pact that the Sealord of Braavos witnessed, promising Viserys the hand of [[Arianne Martell]] in return for Dorne's help in claiming the throne.

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Oberyn Martell fights Gregor Clegane.jpg|300px|thumb|Oberyn fights Gregor Clegane by M.Luisa Giliberti©]]

Prince Oberyn came to [[King's Landing]] to claim the seat on the [[small council]] on Doran's behalf and obtain justice for his sister's murderer, as was agreed with the acting [[Hand of the King]], [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|aSoS|38}} However, it soon became clear that the new Hand, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], meant to forgo that promise. Tywin planned on lying to Oberyn and claim that [[Amory Lorch]] is responsible for all three deaths (Lorch was guilty of the death of only [[Rhaenys Targaryen(daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]]) {{Ref|aSoS|53}}

When Tyrion was accused of [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]]'s murder, Oberyn was one of the judges. The day before a judgement was pronounced, Oberyn offered to be Tyrion's champion in a [[trial by combat]], if Tyrion would tell who was guilty of the murder of Elia Martell. Tyrion took him up on his offer. He denied any involvement of his father but told Oberyn that Ser [[Amory Lorch]] had killed [[Rhaenys Targaryen|Rhaenys]] and Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] had killed Elia and [[Aegon Targaryen|Aegon]].{{Ref|aSoS|66}} At that time, Oberyn knew already that Ser Gregor would be his adversary.

Despite his enormous physical disadvantage, Oberyn managed to wound Clegane several times and cripple him. As Oberyn prolonged Gregor's death, trying to wring a murder confession from him, the prostrated Clegane managed to grab hold of Oberyn and smash his armoured fist into Oberyn's face, killing him.{{Ref|aSoS|70}} Oberyn achieved posthumous vengeance by having coated his spear in a special kind of poison, leaving Clegane to die slowly and in tremendous agony.{{Ref|aFfC|2}}

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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War of the Five Kings

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Opheliac:

{{Infobox Military Conflict
| conflict_name = War of the Five Kings
| part_of =
| image =
| caption =
| date = {{Date|298}}-{{Date|300}}
| battles =
| location = [[Westeros]]
| result = Decisive [[House Baratheon of King's Landing|Baratheon of King's Landing]] victory

| combatant1 = [[Joffrey Baratheon|The King on the Iron Throne]]
| commander1 = Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]
Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]
Ser [[Stafford Lannister]]†

Ser [[Daven Lannister]]
| strength1 = [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]] & [[House Lannister]]
Houses sworn to [[King's Landing]] and [[Casterly Rock]]
| losses1 =

| combatant2 = [[Robb Stark|The King in the North]]
| commander2 = King [[Robb Stark]]†
Lord [[Roose Bolton]]
Ser [[Brynden Tully]]
Lord [[Edmure Tully]]
| strength2 = [[House Stark]] & [[House Tully]]
Houses sworn to [[Winterfell]] and [[Riverrun]]
| losses2 =

| combatant3 = [[Stannis Baratheon|The King in the Narrow Sea/The King at the Wall]]
| commander3 = King [[Stannis Baratheon]]
Lord [[Imry Florent]]†
Ser [[Axell Florent]]†
Ser [[Rolland Storm]]
[[Salladhor Saan]]
| strength3 = [[House Baratheon of Dragonstone]]
Houses sworn to [[Dragonstone]]
Houses [[House Mormont|Mormont]] and [[House Glover|Glover]](late war)
[[Northern mountain clans]] (late war)
| losses3 =

| combatant4 = [[Renly Baratheon|The King in Highgarden]]
| commander4 = King [[Renly Baratheon]]†
Lord [[Mace Tyrell]]
Lord [[Randyll Tarly]]
Ser [[Loras Tyrell]]
| strength4 = [[House Baratheon]] of Storm's End & [[House Tyrell]]
Houses sworn to [[Storm's End]] and [[Highgarden]]
| losses4 =

| combatant5 = [[Balon Greyjoy|The King of the Iron Islands]]
| commander5 = King [[Balon Greyjoy]]†
Prince [[Theon Greyjoy]]
Lady [[Asha Greyjoy]]
Lord [[Victarion Greyjoy]]
King [[Euron Greyjoy]]
| strength5 = [[House Greyjoy]]
Houses sworn to [[Pyke]]
| losses5 =
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The '''War of the Five Kings''' was a large, multi-theater conflict fought in the [[Seven Kingdoms]], from 298-300 AL. As the name implies, at one time during the war five people claimed the title of king: [[Joffrey Baratheon]], [[Stannis Baratheon]] and [[Renly Baratheon]] all claimed the [[Iron Throne]], whilst the separatists [[Robb Stark]] and [[Balon Greyjoy]] claimed the title of [[King in the North]] and [[King of the Iron Islands]] respectively, attempting to secede their lands from the the rule of the Iron Throne.

The War of the Five Kings is the principal military conflict depicted in the first three novels of the [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] series, and its aftermath and successor conflicts continue in the latest two novels. According to Archmaester [[Benedict]], the name of the conflict is incorrect because Renly Baratheon was slain before Balon Greyjoy crowned himself, so there never were technically five kings at once.{{ref|aFfC|1}}

==Causes==
15 years prior to the break of the conflict, House Baratheon led a popular [[Robert's Rebellion|rebellion]], successfully overthrowing the Mad King, [[Aerys II Targaryen]]. Following the rebellion, King [[Robert Baratheon]] reigned over the Kingdoms, securing the succession with three heirs [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]], [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]] and [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]], from his wife [[Cersei Lannister]].

However, the [[Hand of the King|King's Hand]], [[Jon Arryn]], and the king's brother, [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]], became suspicious over the legitimacy of Robert's three children. They investigated and eventually concluded that the children were not Robert's at all, but the product of incest between Cersei and her twin brother, [[Jaime Lannister]]. Jon continued his investigations, hoping to produce enough evidence to convince the king. However, before the right time arose to inform King Robert, Lord Arryn was fatally poisoned. Stannis, fearing for his family’s safety and believing Jon was murdered for knowing the truth, immediately returned to [[Dragonstone]] and began mustering troops.

Oblivious, King Robert appointed his friend [[Eddard Stark]] to the position of Hand. Jon's widow, [[Lysa Arryn]], sent a coded letter to her sister [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]], Eddard's wife, claiming that the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] had her husband murdered. Catelyn convinced her husband to go south and investigate as Hand. During the king's trip to [[Winterfell]], Eddard and Catelyn's son [[Bran Stark|Bran]] had seen the queen and her brother having sex while climbing the walls of the castle. Jaime threw the child from the tower to ensure that the secret died with him, but the boy survived, lingering in a coma. Some days after the King and Hand had left for [[King's Landing]], a hired assassin came to kill the still-comatose lad, but was prevented from doing so by the boy's pet [[direwolf]]. Lady Catelyn elected to go south to inform her husband of the attack.

When she arrived in King's Landing, she was met by her old friend, [[Petyr Baelish]], who told her that the hired assassin's dagger had belonged to [[Tyrion Lannister]], another brother of the queen. This was a lie, but neither Catelyn nor Eddard suspected it. Eddard told his wife to return home. While on the return journey, she encountered Tyrion at a [[Crossroads Inn|roadside inn]], and had him arrested for the attack on Bran. She took him to her sister in the [[Eyrie]], where Tyrion faced trial for his alleged crimes. He won his freedom, but the mere fact of his arrest had inflamed tensions between Houses Stark and Lannister.

Eddard also investigated Jon Arryn's death and found out the truth about Cersei's children. Eddard revealed his knowledge to the queen, ordering her to go into exile with her children. Instead, Cersei had Robert given unusually potent wine, while he was on a hunt. While in this inebriated state, he was mauled by a boar. The dying king ordered that Eddard serve as his regent until Joffrey came of age, but Eddard sent a letter offering Stannis the throne, as Stannis was the rightful heir. Sensing a power struggle, Renly Baratheon wished to side with Lord Stark to seize the royal children and crown Renly; Ned refused to crown anyone other than Stannis, so Renly fled King’s Landing with Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] to raise his own army. Petyr Baelish betrayed Eddard, bribing [[Janos Slynt]] to have the [[Gold Cloaks]] support the Lannisters rather than Starks; Eddard was then arrested and imprisoned. Learning of Eddard's arrest, his son and heir [[Robb Stark]] called his father's armies together and marched south. Although there was only one king in the realm, the newly-crowned King Joffrey, the War of the Five Kings had begun.

==Factions==

* The King in the Iron Throne: Joffrey Baratheon, succeeded by Tommen Baratheon. Supported by the bannermen of the Iron Throne and the Western lords, later by House Tyrell, the bannermen of Highgarden and the Stormlords and Lords of the Narrow Sea captured at the Battle of the Blackwater. Also supported by House Frey and House Bolton and, begrudingly, the riverlords and northern lords that bent the knee following the Red Wedding and subsequent battles. Nominally supported by House Martell and the Lords of Dorne.
* The King in the North: Robb Stark. Supported by the lords of the North and the Riverlords.
* The King in Highgarden: Renly Baratheon. Supported by the Reach lords and the Stormlords
* The King in the Narrow Sea (later the King at the Wall): Stannis Baratheon. Supported by the Lords of the Narrow Sea, Stormlords the Florents and, briefly, both branches of the Fossoways. Lately gained the support of some Northlords and the Northern mountain clans.
* The King of the Iron Islands: Balon Greyjoy, succeeded by Euron Greyjoy. Supported by the lords of the Iron Islands and ironborn captains.

==Course of the war==
===War in the Riverlands===
[[File:War in the North1.png|thumb|350px|Lannister campaign: 1.[[Battle of the Golden Tooth]], 2.[[Battle of Riverrun]], 3.[[Battle at the Mummer's Ford]], 4.Conquering the Riverlands]]

The was was set as local conflict when [[Catelyn Stark]] seized [[Tyrion Lannister]] for the attempted murder of her son, [[Bran Stark|Bran]]. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] bore no special love for Tyrion, but he would not allow such a slight to his house's honor. He made plans to invade the [[Riverlands]], striking at Catelyn's [[Hoster Tully|father]]'s [[House Tully|house]] and bannermen, massing two hosts at [[Casterly Rock]]. One consisted of 20,000 men to be commanded by himself, with the other 15,000 men to be commanded by his son [[Jaime Lannister|Ser Jaime]]. As Tywin began amassing his armies, he sent Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] ahead to raid and pillage the Riverlands countryside, creating chaos, containing the river lords to their own keeps.
At the same time Tywin hoped to lure Lord [[Eddard Stark|Stark]] himself into the Riverlands and capture him, bringing the campaign to a swift conclusion. However, his plan was unknowingly foiled by Jaime, who after discovering his brother's capture, had his men ambush Eddard in the streets of King's Landing before fleeing for Casterly Rock. The wounded Hand thus sent Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] to stop Gregor Clegane in his stead.

Meanwhile in the Riverlands, Ser [[Edmure Tully]] found out that the Lannisters were raising a host at Casterly Rock and sent riders to the Rock, demanding that Lord Tywin proclaim his intent. The Tully banners were called to [[Riverrun]], which proved difficult with Tywin's reavers harassing the river lords, and only 4,000 men were sent under the command of Lords [[House Vance of Wayfarer's Rest|Vance]] and [[Clement Piper|Piper]] to guard the passage between the [[Westerlands]] and the Riverlands at the [[Golden Tooth]], to prevent any Lannister army from entering Tully lands.

King [[Robert Baratheon]] died after a hunting accident, naming [[Eddard Stark]] as [[Regent|Lord Regent]] until his supposed son [[Joffrey Baratheon|Prince Joffrey]] grew to manhood. However, Joffrey immediately claims the Iron Throne with the support of his mother's powerful family, the immensely wealthy House Lannister. Eddard tried to take Joffrey into custody as a false claiamant, naming [[Stannis Baratheon]] as the rightful heir to the [[Iron Throne]]. However, he is arrested instead after being politically outmaneuvered by [[Cersei Lannister]] and [[Petyr Baelish]]. Following Joffrey's coronation, [[Renly Baratheon]] flees from King's Landing, and [[Robb Stark]] calls his father bannermen at Winterfell, hastily assembling a host of 12,000 men and marching south to [[Moat Cailin]]. Tywin invade the Riverlands.

* '''[[Battle of the Golden Tooth]].''' [[Jaime Lannister]] is tasked to capture [[Riverrun]], the capital of the riverlands and the seat of [[House Tully]]. He first marches east to the [[Golden Tooth]]. Commanding some 15,000 men, he easily destroys the defensive forces of 4,000 men Lord Vance has stationed there and make directly for Riverrun, where Edmure Tully hastily assembles his house bannermen.

* '''[[Battle of Riverrun]].''' Edmure Tully was training an army of some 16,000 levies near [[Riverrun]], when Jaime Lannister’s host attacked. Jaime won another easy victory. Edmure was captured along with many of his bannermen and Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] led the survivors into Riverrun as Jaime’s host besieged the castle.

*'''[[Battle at the Mummer's Ford]]''', Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]]'s force, sent by Lord Eddard Stark to put a stop to Gregor Clegane and bring him to justice, are ambushed while crossing the Mummer's Ford. They are attacked by the combined force of Gregor and Tywin and are nearly wiped out. Lord Tywin, victorious, closes off the [[Kingsroad]] and marches north. However, [[Thoros of Myr]] and [[Alyn]] rallied the survivors and managed to escape. Later, Thoros inadvertently resurrected Beric while performing burial services for him. They continued to lead the remaining men against Gregor and the Lannisters. After the death of Eddard, the group became an outlaw organization called the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]].

*'''Conquering the Riverlands.''' [[Tywin Lannister]] leads an army of 20,000 men north from the Golden Road to travel across the [[Trident]] conquering several of the Riverlord’s holdfasts. Tywin took [[Raventree Hall]], as Lord Tytos Blackwood is trapped in Riverrun. Lady [[Shella Whent]] yields [[Harrenhal]] as she hadn't enough soldiers to defend it. Gregor Clegane leads attacks that burn out the [[House Piper|Pipers]] and [[House Bracken|Brackens]]. In this campaign Ser [[Cedric Payne]] was killed, therefore leaving [[Podrick Payne]], his squire with Ser [[Lorimer]] the Belly.

===The North Joins the War===
[[File:War in the North3.png|thumb|350px|North campaign: 1.camp at Moat Cailin 2.move to the Twins 3.[[Battle of the Green Fork]] 4.[[Battle of the Whispering Wood]] 5.[[Battle of the Camps]]]]

After assembling his force on the march, Robb Stark, arrives at [[Moat Cailin]], where he is joined by his mother, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] and force of 1,750 from [[White Harbor]], to total 18,000 men. Moat Cailin is a formidable defensible position that held countless southron invaders in the past, where he garrisons a small force mostly consisting of archers, to hold the ruin. Additionally, Robb sends word to [[Howland Reed]] to bleed any Lannister host that attempts to come north. However, Robb knows that Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] is too smart to try and will stay close to the Trident taking castles one by one until Riverrun stands alone and with Riverrun under siege, he has no choice but to ride south to meet him.

However, his options are limited as he can cross the [[Trident]] either at [[the Twins]] (where the [[House Frey|Freys]] remained neutral and unlikely to side with northerners) or the Ruby Ford (which Tywin could easily reach and seal off). Robb's mother Catelyn devises a plan to gain [[Walder Frey|Lord Frey's]] support. Bolstered by the Freys and [[House Mallister|Mallisters]], Robb splits his horse and foot, sending the foot down the kingsroad to engage Tywin while the horse will cross at the Twins and race to Riverrun and surprise the besiegers.

*'''[[Battle of the Green Fork]].''' Lord Tywin’s army met its first real opposition as [[House Stark]] entered the war on behalf of [[House Tully]]. [[Roose Bolton]] marched down the Kingsroad with his force of roughly 16,000 foot men, mostly infantry. He planned a night attack, but [[Addam Marbrand]]’s outriders saw them coming and roused Tywin’s army in time to prepare for battle. Tywin’s host won victory but Lord Bolton was able to retreat with the battered remnants of the army to the Twins. Tywin discovered that the battle was only a diversion: surprisingly to him, [[Catelyn Stark]], managed to sway the Freys to the northern cause, allowing [[Robb Stark]] to cross the Trident with his cavalry and strike for Riverrun.

*'''[[Battle of the Whispering Wood]].''' After gaining the allegiance of the Freys, [[Robb Stark]] took command of the cavalry, crossing at the Twins and striking south for Riverrun. On the way he is joined with additional soldiers from [[Seagard]]. Robb plans to take [[Jaime Lannister]] unawares and lift the siege of Riverrun before Lord Tywin can alert and/or reinforce them. Unaware of the danger, Jaime Lannister rides out on frequent raids with a few hundred men against Ser [[Marq Piper]]. Learning of this, Robb prepares his trap, taking Jaime by surprise and capturing him in the [[Whispering Wood]].

*'''[[Battle of the Camps]].''' The night after the Whispering Wood, [[Brynden Tully]] led a force against the split Western host besieging Riverrun. Unaware of the danger, they were caught asleep and completely off-guard. Lord [[Andros Brax]] led his men in the western camp across the river to aid the other camps, however most of their rafts were destroyed by the defenders of Riverrun - he was one of many killed. Those that reached the northern side were easily defeated by Ser Brynden's men. Robb then attacked the west camp with the remainder of his men. Seeing Robb’s attack, the besieged Lord [[Tytos Blackwood]] rode out to join the battle. Ser [[Forley Prester]] led the remaining south camp back to [[Golden Tooth]].

===The Crowning of Kings===
With the death of King Robert Baratheon and Eddard Stark, the realm sees rise of multiple kings who trying to fill the void, in order of proclamation: Renly Baratheon, Robb Stark, Stannis Baratheon and Balon Greyjoy. Robert's brothers Stannis and Renly who individually lay claim on the throne, divided House Baratheon three ways, between them and King Joffery who sits on the Throne. Rob Stark, proclaimed a free North and Balon Greyjoy proclaim independence of the Iron Islands.

'''King [[Renly Baratheon]]''', the youger brother of late King Robert. Immediately upon hearing of his brother's death and having failed to win the support of the King's Hand, Eddard Stark, Renly Baratheon fled the city for Highgarden. With help of Loras Tyrell he was able to secure alliance with the Reach, wedding [[Margaery Tyrell]], he declares himself King of the Seven Kingdoms. With the support of the [[Stormlands]] and the strength of the Reach behind him. Renly assembles a huge host of 80,000 men and slowly marches towards King's Landing, letting the Lannisters and Starks bleed each other. Meanwhile, Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] assembles another host at Highgarden.

'''King [[Robb Stark]]'''. Following the death of Lord father Eddard, has is proclaimed the [[King in the North]] by his bannermen and the riverlords declared for him aswell, after he just saved them from certain defeat by the Lannisters. With the riverlords joining forces with Robb, he commands the combined military strength of both the North and the Riverlands. He hopes to gain the support of [[House Arryn]] who remained neutral and alliance with the King Greyjoy and/or King Renly, sending his foster brother [[Theon Greyjoy]] to treat with his father, Lord Balon and his mother Lady [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] to [[Bitterbridge]] to try to reach an alliance with King Renly. Left with no choice he decide to take the initiative and strike the Lannister power base, hoping to receive support from the Greyjoy, who would strike at [[Casterly Rock]], while Robb draws the Lannisters away.

'''King [[Stannis Baratheon]]''', Given the illegitimacy of Robert's children, Stannis felt it his duty to take the [[Iron Throne]] as the next in-line of succession. Stannis has fled to Dragonstone following Lord Jon Arryn's murder, and has been gathering his strength since. However, his forces are too few to challenge the Lannisters or Renly: only his fleet was of a remarkable strength, mainly due to his position as Master of Ships before the conflict, and his alliance with the [[Lys|Lyseni]] pirate [[Salladhor Saan]]. However Stannis has been swayed by a priestess of the [[R'hllor|Lord of the Light]] named [[Melisandre]], who has seen in a vision that Renly will die, and the banners of the Reach and the Stormlands will flock to him. Stannis is declared king by his few bannermen at Dragonstone, and sails with his 5,000 men for [[Storm's End]].

'''King [[Balon Greyjoy]]''', Balon has called his banners and has been preparing for war for some time now, seizing every ship on the islands so word cannot spread to the green lands, and to supplement the [[Iron Fleet]]. When Theon Greyjoy arrives bearing the alliance offer from King Robb, Balon dismisses it, saying that [[Casterly Rock]] is too strong and that Theon has grown soft and forgotten his roots. Balon, Lord Reaper of Pyke, does not want to be given a crown, he wants to take it, paying the iron price like a true [[Ironborn]]. Balon has his own plan: with the Northmen fighting down south, their lands are ripe for the taking, with only unsuspecting green boys and old men to hold them, and no defensive fleet to speak of. With his son returned to him from captivity at the hands of the Starks, there is nothing else to hold Balon back.

*'''Reclaiming the Trident.''' King Robb gives his Riverlords leave to reclaim their lands. [[Tytos Blackwood]] reclaims [[Raventree Hall|Raventree]] as the Lannister men fled and scorched the land. [[Jonos Bracken]] reclaimed [[Stone Hedge]] after a fierce battle costing the life of his nephew and heir [[Hendry Bracken|Hendry]]. [[House Darry|Darry]] knights also reclaim [[Darry]] for their young Lord [[Lyman Darry|Lyman]]. [[Karyl Vance]] and [[Marq Piper]] take raiding parties to attack Lannister foragers. Much later, the other bannermen were also able to reclaim their holdfasts as the Lannisters retreated.

*'''[[Sack of Darry]]''' Gregor Clegane attacks the castle with his fierce company. After his victory over the garrison, he has the entire household put to the sword, including the young Lord Lyman, which ends the Darry line.

===Rise of the Kraken===

[[File:War in the North2.png|thumb|350px|IronBorn Campign: In black the Iron Men forces.In Blue Stark Loyalists. In Red Bolton forces. 1.[[Battle of Moat Cailin]]. 2.[[Battle of Deepwood Motte]]. 3.[[Battle of the Stony Shore|Battle of Stony Shore]] 4.[[Battle of Torrhen's Square]] 5.[[Battle of Winterfell]] 6.[[Sack of Winterfell]]]]

Balon plans three main strikes. He sends his brother [[Victarion Greyjoy|Victarion]] with the bulk of the fleet to take [[Moat Cailin]], a natural choke point which has protected the North from southern invasion for thousands of years, in order to cut off the Northmen from their lands. He sends his daughter and preferred heir [[Asha Greyjoy|Asha]] with a dozen ships to take [[Deepwood Motte]], and Theon to raid along the [[Stony Shore]], providing a distraction for his main strikes. With these moves, the whole western coast will be in the Ironborn hands.

*'''[[Battle of Moat Cailin]].''' [[Victarion Greyjoy]] leads the entire [[Iron Fleet]] of a hundred ships up the [[Saltspear]] to descend upon the 400 men King Robb left to defend Moat Cailin. By attacking from the north, he was able to bypass the natural defenses of the fortress, and easily defeated the northmen. By capturing Moat Cailin, the Greyjoys blocked the way back for the Stark host, stranding them in the Riverlands without a real chance to take it back, allowing Balon to execute the rest of his plan.

*'''[[Battle of Deepwood Motte]].''' [[Asha Greyjoy]] leads a dozen ships around [[Sea Dragon Point]] to attack the small wooden keep of [[House Glover]] located just off the coast. The keep was easily overrun by the ironmen, making captives of [[Sybelle Locke| Sybelle Glover]], her young children, and [[Larence Snow]], the ward of [[Galbart Glover]].

*'''[[Battle of the Stony Shore|Battle of Stony Shore]].''' [[Theon Greyjoy]], under supervision of [[Aeron Greyjoy]] and [[Dagmer|Dagmer Cleftjaw]], leads eight ships in raiding along the Stony Shore, raiding fishing villages, taking [[salt wives]] and burning them to the ground. At the news of Ironborn raiding, [[Benfred Tallhart]] leads a company he had dubbed the [[Wild Hares]] to deal with the raiders. Theon ambushes this band, killing them all, while the only ironmen casualty was [[Todric]], killed by Theon after the battle. Theon feels these insignificant raids are beneath him and devises a new plan: he gives Aeron six longships and commands him to continue the raiding, and gives Dagmer most of their men and sends him to besiege [[Torrhen's Square]], knowing that this will draw levies from Winterfell, while he himself would descend upon the defenseless castle.

*'''[[Battle of Torrhen's Square]].''' [[Dagmer|Dagmer Cleftjaw]] is commanded to besiege the small keep by Theon in a ruse to draw out Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] and the household guard of Winterfell. Rodrik arrived as planned, easily lifting the siege and driving the ironmen back to the Stony Shore, only to hear that Winterfell had fallen in his absence.

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

===The War goes on===



* '''Regroup at the Golden Tooth''', after the defeat at Riverrun, the remnants of Jaime Lannister's army have regrouped at the [[Golden Tooth]] and [[Stafford Lannister]] was put in charge of raising a new Lannister host.

*'''[[Battle of Oxcross]].''' King Robb marches west, bypassing the Golden Tooth, after [[Grey Wind|his wolf]] detects a secret path trough the mountains. He falls on the newly raised Lannister host by surprise, after his uncle Ser [[Brynden Tully]] quietly killed the few sentries. The easy victory badly bleeds the Lannister host, which was forced to retreat to [[Lannisport]]. Stafford is killed by Lord [[Rickard Karstark]]; [[Rupert Brax]] is also killed and several bannermen are captured. On the North’s side, [[Stevron Frey]] was wounded and dies three days later.

*'''[[Siege of Storm's End (299)|Siege of Storm's End]].''' Stannis Baratheons arrives with his 5,000 men from Dragonstone and lays siege to Storm's End, the seat of his brother, King Renly. Hearing of this, Renly splits his force encamped at [[Bitterbridge]], taking his mounted forces of 20,000 he rides to Storm's End to deal with his brother. After a failed parlay where neither would yield, the battle was set at dawn. However, the battle doesn't take place, as Renly is assassinated by an [[shadow assassin|animated shadow]] summoned by the red priestess [[Melisandre]]. Many of Renly’s bannermen now swear allegiance to Stannis, with the majority of the Stormlords and some lords of the Reach defecting, such as the [[House Florent|Florents]] and both branches of [[House Fossoway|Fossoways]]. However, the most important lords of the Reach don't go over, and return to Bitterbridge. Additionally, Storm's End's castellan [[Cortnay Penrose]] refuses to yield the castle, partially because the safety of his ward, [[Edric Storm]], a bastard son of [[Robert Baratheon]], could not be guaranteed. [[Davos Seaworth]] rows Melisandre past the castle walls, where she summons another shadow that assassinates Ser Cortnay. After his death, the castle submitted to Stannis.

*'''Scouring the Westerlands''' After Oxcross, King Robb’s army [[Battle of Ashemark|falls on]] the nearby keep of [[Ashemark]]. The keep is easily sacked and the castellan is killed. Robb Stark and his Riverlands-Northern host continue to scour the Westerlands after sacking Ashemark. [[Galbart Glover]] and [[Rickard Karstark]] raid along the coast. [[Maege Mormont]] captures thousands of livestock and drives them back towards [[Riverrun]]. [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]] captures the gold mines at [[Castamere]], [[Nunn's Deep]] and [[Pendric Hills]].

*'''[[Battle of the Fords]].''' Tywin Lannister, hearing of King Robb’s victories in the Westerlands, marches his army from [[Harrenhal]], intent on reclaiming his lands. [[Edmure Tully]], not wanting Tywin to cross the Trident un-bloodied, places an army of 13,000 men along key fords of the Red Fork. After sending many small forces trying to test the defenses, Tywin has his men attack in force at a dozen places. The most heated battle is at Stone Mill, where Edmure turns back Gregor Clegane’s men. Gregor is wounded from a dozen arrows and [[Leo Lefford]] drowns. The other Lannister forces are also defeated and [[Robert Brax]] is killed. [[Lyle Crakehall]], called the Strongboar, is captured, and Tywin stops his assault.

*'''[[Sack of Harrenhal]].''' Having taking the Ruby Ford and the crossroads, [[Roose Bolton]] is ordered by Edmure to take Harrenhal. With Tywin on the march, the castle is held by [[Amory Lorch]] as castellan of 200 men. After joining with [[Helman Tallhart]]’s company from [[the Twins]], Bolton's host marches down toward the castle. [[Vargo Hoat]], the commander of the [[Brave Companions]], reportedly gives battle to Roose’s vanguard at the Ruby Ford, capturing its commander [[Robett Glover]], Ser [[Aenys Frey]] and 100 lesser prisoners. However, the Northmen were quickly freed by [[Arya Stark]] with the help of [[Jaqen H'ghar]], [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]]. At the same time, the Brave Companions turn on the Lorch men and let Roose Bolton's men into the castle. Amory is captured and later killed for sport in a bear pit. Vargo is rewarded for joining the North with the Lordship of Harrenhal.

*'''At Bitterbridge.''' [[Garlan Tyrell]], commanding the remaining 60,000 men of Renly’s army, is joined by the returning bannermen from Storm’s End as well as [[Mace Tyrell]]’s host of 10,000 men from Highgarden. Stannis sent Parmen Crane and Erren Florent with the hope of winning the armies there. After the news went through the camps, several fights broke out between those that wanted to aid Stannis and those who remained loyal to Renly and/or House Tyrell. Many returned to their homes, while some quickly traveled to join Stannis’s host as he marched toward King’s Landing. Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] seizes Renly's stores and puts many men to death, mostly Florents. [[Parmen Crane]] and [[Erren Florent]], two knights sent to retrieve men for Stannis, are taken prisoner by Loras Tyrell. Soon after, [[Petyr Baelish]], representing the Iron Throne, wins the allegiance of House Tyrell, and riders are sent north to warn Tywin Lannister of the danger to the capital. Tywin joins his near-20,000 men to Mace Tyrell's remaining 50,000 men to march against Stannis.

*'''[[Battle of the Blackwater]].''' [[Cersei Lannister]] arranges for the creation of vast amounts of [[wildfire]], to be used in the defense of King's Landing, and Tyrion has a long metal chain prepared across the Blackwater. [[Imry Florent]], commander of Stannis’s fleet, leads nearly all of Stannis's ships into Blackwater Rush to engage the remainder of the Royal Fleet. However, Joffrey's ships are unmanned and filled with wildfire. The ships are set ablaze while the chain is raised to cut off any retreat. Trapped in a river of fire, some of Stannis' ships managed to transport the remainder of his 20,000 troops across the river, where they met the city's defenses of 5,000 [[City Watch of King's Landing|Goldcloaks]]. Despite his many setbacks, Stannis took two of the city gates and was near victory when his rearguard was attacked by the combined Lannister-Tyrell host of 70,000 men, securing victory for the Iron Throne, which now controlled the whole south and west. However, Stannis and many of his most loyal men are able to retreat and return to Dragonstone.

===The war winds down===
The victory at the Battle of the Blackwater decides the outcome of the war. Stannis is beaten, the Lannister-Tyrell alliance is secure, and [[Tyrion Lannister]], acting [[Hand of the King|Hand]], has bound [[Dorne]] to the [[Iron Throne]] by the betrothal of [[Myrcella Baratheon]] to [[Trystane Martell]]. The whole south and west are now controlled by the Lannisters and their allies. In the North, King Robb has lost control of parts of his homeland, with his own castle [[Winterfell]] held by ironmen. His allies begin to splinter after he executes Rickard Karstark and betrays his promise to the Freys by marrying [[Jeyne Westerling]]. Robb needs to restore his power and returns home, however his way is blocked by the ironborn at [[Moat Cailin]].

* '''Siege of Darry.''' Ser [[Helman Tallhart]] retakes Darry from the Lannister army, which surrenders after a brief siege. A short time later, Lord Bolton sends a letter to Ser Helman ordering him to put all captives to the sword and the castle to the torch by command of the King In The North.

*'''[[Sack of Winterfell]].''' [[Rodrik Cassel]] returns to besiege Winterfell with 2,000 men. By threatening Rodrik's [[Beth Cassel|daughter]], Theon delays the northmens' attack until [[Ramsay Snow]] arrives with 400 men from the [[Dreadfort]]. Believing them to be allies, Rodrik's men were taken completely by surprise when they attacked. Rodrik and his officers are killed and the leaderless northern host is routed by the Bolton men, who lose only 20 of their own. Theon allows Ramsay's men into the castle, where he quickly turns on the ironmen as well, killing them all except Theon. The castle is put to the torch and many of the Stark household are killed, including Maester [[Luwin]]. Theon, Little Walder Frey, Big Walder Frey, Kyra, [[Old Nan]] and Beth Cassel are all taken back to the Dreadfort as captives.

*'''[[Sack of Torrhen’s Square]]''' Dagmer Cleftjaw returns to the keep after Rodrik and Leobald Tallhart depart for Winterfell. The sparsely defended keep is easily stormed by the ironmen. They kill the castellan and take the Tallhart household captive.

*'''[[Battle of the Crag]].''' Robb’s continues his campaign in the Westerlands. Moving west he falls on the half-ruined [[House Westerling|Westerling]] castle [[the Crag]], conquering it with ease. During the storming of the Crag, Robb took a minor wound and needed some time to recover. When news reaches him of Theon's supposed murder of his brothers, he seeks comfort in the arms of [[Jeyne Westerling]]. Robb marries her the next day, thus breaking his promise and marriage betrothal with [[House Frey]]. Consequently [[Lord Walder Frey]]'s forces withdraw their support of Robb in protest and leave. Having lost his Frey bannermen, parts of the North, his seat and [[Moat Cailin]], Robb abandons his campaign in the [[Westerlands]] and marches back east.

*'''[[Battle of Duskendale]].''' With Robb Stark on the march back east, Roose Bolton puts [[Robett Glover]] in command of 3,000 loyal northmen in [[Harrenhal]], commanding them to move south and take the town of Duskendale and its keep, the Dun Fort. This command was falsely given, however, as Roose Bolton had heard news of Tywin’s great victory at the Battle of the Blackwater and plotted to switched sides to join the Lannisters. Robett's force arrived at Duskendale to find Randyll Tarly’s larger force waiting, and was easily defeated. Robett leads the survivors back towards Harrenhal and encounters another army led by Gregor Clegane. Robett and Lord [[Harrion Karstark]] are captured, while Ser [[Helman Tallhart]] is killed.

*'''Beheading of Rickard Karstark.''' Lord Rickard Karstark takes out his revenge against the Lannisters by murdering the captives [[Willem Lannister]] and [[Tion Frey]] when he heard that [[Catelyn Tully]] had released [[Jaime Lannister]]. Robb Stark holds Rickard and a handful of his men responsible and they were executed. Robb beheaded Rickard himself for the crime of murdering prisoners. This act drives the [[House Karstark|Karstark]] forces away from Robb's army.

*'''Battle of the burning septry.''' The Brotherhood Without Banners attack a town near Harrenhal held by the Brave Companions, cornering most of them inside a septry which they put to flames, causing the sellswords to try to escape. The Brotherhood is victorious and liberates a group of brown brothers that had been taken captive. They also find [[Utt]], the child-killing Septon, whom they hang.

*'''[[Battle of the Ruby Ford]].''' Roose Bolton retreats from [[Harrenhal]] and marches his forces slowly to the North, allowing [[Gregor Clegane]] to advance on him, striking at Bolton's rear guard while his forces were crossing the ford. This may have been a calculated move on Bolton's part, allowing Gregor Clegane to dispose him of another 2,000 loyal northmen led by [[Wylis Manderly]]. Gregor won an easy victory, taking Wylis captive. To defend the ford, Roose left some 600 loyal northmen led by [[Kyle Condon]] and [[Ronnel Stout]].

*'''[[Retaking of Harrenhal]].''' After the victory at the Ruby Ford, under orders from Tywin, Gregor Clegane and his men double back and retake Harrenhal, which Roose Bolton had left in the hands of Lord [[Vargo Hoat]] and his [[Brave Companions]]. However by the time they arrived, most of the Brave Companions garrison had fled, allowing them an easy victory. Gregor then butchered [[Vargo Hoat]].

*'''The [[Red Wedding]].''' King Robb, hearing of [[Balon Greyjoy]]’s sudden death and how many ironmen had returned to the [[Iron Islands|isles]] to choose a new king, planned to quickly retake the North. On his way he receives word that Lord Walder Frey would reconcile on the condition that he apologize in person and Ser [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] marry one of his daughters at the [[Twins]]. Robb moves north to the Twins, leaving the riverlords to defend Riverrun and the surrounding holdfasts. He sends [[Maege Mormont]] & [[Galbart Glover]] by ship to find Howland Reed to aid their retaking of the North. Robb is soon joined by Roose Bolton and his remaining men at the Twins. Unknown to him, the wedding feast is a trap, during which Frey and Bolton men turned on Robb and his men, killing him, his mother [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]], a large number of his noble allies and virtually annihilating the Northern armies and the Stark male line (with Robb's heirs [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] presumed dead). For his part in the slaughter, Roose Bolton is appointed [[Warden of the North]] by the Iron Throne.

===Ongoing conflicts===
With three of the five kings dead and Stannis too weak to be a threat, the whole south and west was under control of the Iron Throne and most of the Lords of the Trident yielded except [[House Tully|Tully]], [[House Mallister|Mallister]] and [[House Blackwood|Blackwood]]. King Joffrey’s and the Lannisters' victory seem secure, but it did not last long: the sudden deaths of Joffrey (poisoned at his own wedding) and his [[Hand of the King|hand]] Tywin (murdered by his [[Tyrion Lannister|son]]) proved severe blows to House Lannister. In their stead the young Prince [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] was crowned, with his mother, [[Cersei Lannister]], as regent.

However, the conflict is far from over: [[Euron Greyjoy]] succeeds Balon Greyjoy and his ironborn remain in control of large areas of the North, whilst Stannis is still alive, and following his arrival at the Wall and assisting the [[Night's Watch]] in repelling the wildling horde, attempts to establish a new power-base there, to seize control of the North and use it to renew his fight for the Iron Throne.

*'''Attacks of Lady Stoneheart.''' After the Red Wedding, [[Beric Dondarrion]] discovered [[Catelyn Stark]]'s corpse and sacrificed his life to resurrect her. The mutilated Catelyn took control of the Brotherhood as "Lady Stoneheart" and led them on an even more aggressive vendetta against the [[House Frey|Freys]] and [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. The band kidnapped and executed several Freys present at the Red Wedding.

*'''[[Battle of Castle Black]].''' [[Davos Seaworth]], after receiving a plea from the [[Night's Watch]], convinced [[Stannis Baratheon]] to help them. Stannis decided that he wanted to concentrate on the king's duties, rather than his rights, which meant first and foremost to defend the realm. Stannis, took his remaining forces north and arrived at the [[Wall]] just in time to crush a wildling assault at [[Castle Black]]. Having defeated the main force of Wildlings, who were now either scattered or allied with the Watch, Stannis decided to rally the support of the Northern Lords. [[Jon Snow]] suggested that Stannis could win the support of the [[Northern mountain clans]] as they would be awed by seeing a real King and would rally to save "The Ned's girl" and secondly, to fight the Ironborn who invaded the Northern shores.

*'''Sack of Saltpans.''' After the fall of Harrenhal and the death of Vargo Hoat, the Brave Companions disband and scatter in lesser bands. One group led by [[Rorge]], who has taken the helm of [[Sandor Clegane]], sack and burn the town, while Ser [[Quincy Cox]] cowers inside his castle. A dozen woman are raped, including a twelve years old girl. The raid is attributed to Sandor Clegane, due to Rorge wearing the Hound's helm, and the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]].

*'''Siege of Seagard.''' [[Black Walder Frey]] leads a host to besiege [[Jason Mallister]]'s forces. However at the threat of his son and heir [[Patrek Mallister|Patrek]]’s hanging, he quickly conceded. The two become prisoners of their own keep.

*'''[[Battle of the Shield Islands]].''' The newly elected King [[Euron Greyjoy]] of the [[Iron Islands]] begins a campaign to conquer all of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], beginning by sailing 1,000 ships to attack the [[Shield Islands]], where a fleet guarded access to the mainland of the Reach. Sending two ships up the [[Mander]] River to draw away most of the fleet, the remaining defenders find themselves vastly outnumbered as [[Victarion Greyjoy]] leads an attack. Euron stormed [[Hewett Castle]] on [[Oakenshield]]. Ser [[Harras Harlaw]] was given Grimstone after defeating seven knights of [[House Grimm]] in single combat on the Isle of [[Greyshield]]. The other Islands of [[Greenshield]] and [[Southshield]] were also taken. Ser [[Talbert Serry]] is killed by Victarion and Lord [[Moribald Chester]] was also killed. [[Garlan Tyrell]] breaks off his plans to take [[Brightwater Keep]] and marches to [[Highgarden]] to defend the [[Reach]] should the ironmen sail upriver.

*'''The Fall of Moat Cailin'''. The Ironborn-occupied [[Moat Cailin]] is approached from the North by the army of [[Ramsay Bolton]] and from the south by the forces of [[Roose Bolton]]. Ramsay sends [[Theon Greyjoy]] to offer terms and safe passage to the Ironborn if they surrender unarmed. When they do surrender Ramsay has all sixty three flayed alive and impales their skinless bodies on pikes along the route of the moat.

*'''Rebirth of the [[Faith Militant]]'''. In the aftermath of the War of the Five Kings, religious fervor in the Seven Kingdoms sees an increase. Many pilgrims and refugees, often called [[Sparrows]], congregate to the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] in [[King's Landing]]. In exchange for calling off the crown's debt, [[Cersei Lannister]] allows the [[Faith of the Seven]] to rearm, leading to the rebirth of the [[Warrior's Sons]] and [[Poor Fellows]]. The faith later imprisons [[Cersei Lannister]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]] for alleged crimes of treason and adultery. The reborn army of the Faith of the Seven makes them now a formidable force in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].

*'''Siege of Storm’s End.''' [[Mace Tyrell]] is commanded to take the castle. Shortly after arriving, he hears of his daughter [[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]]'s imprisonment at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. Leaving a token force, he marches on King's Landing after ordering [[Randyll Tarly]] to march south from Maidenpool and join him there.

*'''[[Siege of Dragonstone]].''' [[Loras Tyrell]] pledges to take command of the siege after hearing of the Battle of the Shields. In return, Cersei Lannister allows the [[House Redwyne|Redwyne]] fleet to sail west and defend the Reach after the fighting. Upon arrival at [[Dragonstone]], Loras launches an immediate attack. After suffering many losses, the Tyrell army forces the defenders to retreat to the inner keep. Loras again leads a fierce attack and successfully captured the keep, but at a high cost. Loras himself was reportedly burned with boiling oil and severely wounded during the battle.

*'''[[Siege of Riverrun]].''' Ser [[Brynden Tully]] holds the castle of Riverrun in defiance of a large host of Freys, Lannisters and defeated Riverlords camped outside. [[Edmure Tully]] is displayed daily on a gibbet, but Brynden does not surrender and exposed the display as an empty threat. The lords outside bickered and could make no progress. [[Jaime Lannister]] was sent to the castle to expedite the fall of Riverrun. Jaime releases Edmure Tully and threatened that if he, as heir to Riverrun, did not yield the castle, then Jaime would sack it and kill Edmure's unborn child. Edmure surrenders the castle but not before aiding his uncle in escaping capture. The castle was left in the care of its new lord, [[Emmon Frey]], with 300 guards.

* '''Sack of Ryamsport.''' Following the conquest of the Shield Islands, the ironborn sack the port town of Ryamsport.

* '''Invasion of Vinetown and Starfish Harbor.''' Following the conquest of the Shield Islands, the ironborn also invade Vinetown and Starfish Harbor and take them for their own. They begin using both towns as bases to prey on ships bound for Oldtown.

* '''Attack on the ''Cinnamon Wind''.''': An ironborn longship attack the ''Cinnamon Wind'' as she approached [[Whispering Sound]]. [[Kojja Mo]] and her archers manage to drive it away.

*'''[[Siege of Raventree]].''' Lord [[Jonos Bracken]] is commanded to besiege the castle of his nemesis, [[House Blackwood]]. Jonos had only sided with the Lannisters in the first place because the Blackwoods had stayed loyal to King Robb. Fighting was fierce at the castle and neither side triumphed. [[Tytos Blackwood]], however, surrendered to [[Jaime Lannister]] upon his arrival (as Blackwood would never have surrendered to Bracken), with Blackwood forfeiting several lands to Bracken and giving Jaime his son, [[Hoster Blackwood]], as a hostage. Tytos also suggested to take a hostage from [[House Bracken]] as well. The surrender of Raventree represented the unoffical end of the War of the Five Kings in the [[Riverlands]].

*'''[[Retaking of Deepwood Motte]].''' Stannis Baratheon's forces, bolstered by the mountain clans, attack the ironborn-held Deepwood Motte and return it to the [[House Glover|Glovers]]. Several Ironborn are captured including [[Asha Greyjoy]] and [[Tristifer Botley]].

*'''[[Siege of Winterfell]].''' The army of northmen under Stannis Baratheon march to take [[Winterfell]] from [[Roose Bolton]]. According to a letter sent to the wall by [[Ramsay Snow]] the army of Stannis was defeated and Stannis was killed, it is unknown however if the letter (or certain parts of it) was a lie or not.

===New hostilities===
*'''[[Landing of the Golden Company]].''' [[Aegon Targaryen]] and [[Jon Connington]] cross the narrow sea with the ten thousand strong sellsword company the [[Golden Company]]. The Company has landed in [[Tarth]], [[Estermont]], [[Rainwood]] and several other [[Stormlands]] territories. The company has taken several castles already such as [[Griffin's Roost]] and next plan to take [[Storm's End]] to use as a base of operation. Their goal is to crown "Aegon VI."

===Aftermath===
While conflicts continue to engulf the [[Seven Kingdoms]], the War of the Five Kings resulted in vast devastation, the burning of crops and food supplies by rival armies means that with Winter now engulfing [[Westeros]] as of [[300 AL]], many more will starve and die. The Riverlands bore the brunt of the fighting, but the North, Westerlands and Stormlands were hit heavy by the war also. While the Reach did not suffer land hostilities, its resources were used to supply the armies supported by House Tyrell, while it is suffering raiding and invasions from the ironborn. The only two regions to so far to stay out of the war and keep their crops and food supply intact are the [[Vale]] and [[Dorne]].

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==Related Conflicts==
The time period during the War of the Five Kings is noted as containing other conflicts and campaigns that were directly or indirectly related, although not part of the conflict proper. The two principal theaters are [[Daenerys Targaryen]]'s eastern campaigns against the Ghiscari and the Night's Watch renewed conflict with forces beyond the Wall.

===Beyond the Wall===
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While the War of the Five Kings raged in the south of [[Westeros]] the [[Night's Watch]] was engaged in heavy fighting not only against resurgent [[Wildlings|Wildling]] forces but their ancient enemy, the [[Others]], who had reawoken after centuries. While the conflicts at and north of the Wall cannot be characterized as a campaign or war by any one side it can be viewed as a three-sided conflict between forces each pursuing their own goals at the expense of the others.

===In the East===


Whilst the War of the Five Kings raged in Westeros and the Night's Watch battled for its survival, several other conflicts erupted on the eastern continent. Many of these wars were minor: the Dothraki mounting their usual heavy raids on the lands of the Lhazareen, another brewing war between Myr and Lys for control of the Disputed Lands and so forth. However, one was major and significantly shifted the balance of power. This war would also later directly impact on affairs in Westeros.

After the War of the Usurper, the eight-year-old [[Viserys Targaryen]] and the newborn [[Daenerys Targaryen]] took refuge in the Free Cities. When she was nearly fourteen years of age (ca. 298 AL) Daenerys was sold to the Dothraki [[Khal Drogo]] in return for the use of his forty thousand bloodriders in placing Viserys on the Iron Throne. However, Viserys proved impatient and unwisely insulted Khal Drogo, resulting in his death at Drogo's hands. Drogo eventually perished from a wound taken in battle and his ''khal'' was divided up amongst his old lieutenants. Daenerys and a small entourage of the remaining, made up largely of the old, sick or young were left to die in the red wastes, but eventually found safety in the city of Qarth on the Jade Sea. During this time three ancient eggs belonging to House Targaryen and restored to Daenerys by her ally [[Illyrio Mopatis]] hatched into dragons. After attempts on her life in Qarth, Daenerys was able to return to Pentos on ships sent to rescue her by Mopatis.

However, on the way back to Pentos, Daenerys chose to divert to Slaver's Bay to purchase a slave army from the three great [[Ghis]]cari slave cities: [[Astapor]], [[Yunkai]], and [[Meereen]].

* '''[[Sack of Astapor]].''' After taking the three merchant vessels of [[Illyrio Mopatis]], Daenerys followed the council of [[Jorah Mormont]] to buy [[Unsullied]] soldiers from Astapor for her conquest of [[Westeros]]. She traded her dragon Drogon for 8600 Unsullied and immediately used them to take the city, taking back her dragon as well. She freed the slaves of Astapor, including her Unsullied, and left a council of freedmen to rule the city, led by a healer, a priest, and a scholar. With her new army, Daenerys marched north on Yunkai. Many Astapori freedmen followed her.

* '''[[Battle of Yunkai]].''' The Yunkai'i met her three leagues from the city with a host of five thousand, including two sellsword companies of five hundred each, the [[Stormcrows]] and the [[Second Sons]]. The bulk of the host consisted of slave soldiers. However, Yunkai's specialty was sex slaves, and one of Daenerys's captains dismissed its soldiers as 'bedboys armed with spears.' Daenerys treated with the captains of the enemy contingents, giving Yunkai three days to surrender. She attacked that night and the Stormcrows betrayed the Yunkai'i. The rest of the host was scattered or captured. The Second Sons joined Daenerys after the battle. The Yunkai'i surrendered several days later, releasing all their slaves.

* '''[[Siege of Meereen]]'''. Meereen, the northernmost city of [[Slaver's Bay]], was also the best-fortified. The Meereenese used a scorched earth defense against Daenerys's army and nailed up slave children pointing the way to the city. A champion, Oznak zo Pahl, emerged to challenge the invaders, and was slain by Daenerys's eunuch bodyguard [[Belwas|Strong Belwas]], a former gladiator in Meereen. Daenerys broke up her ships for timber in preparation for a siege. To avoid an extended campaign, Ser Jorah, [[Barristan Selmy]] and Strong Belwas led a small force through the city's sewers. They released the gladiator slaves of the fighting pits and used the ensuing chaos to open the city's gates. In contrast to her previous Ghiscari occupations, Daenerys lingered at Meereen and ruled it as queen. This was because at this time, she received word that her ruling council in Astapor had been overthrown by a dictatorial butcher resulting in much suffering. Not wanting to let this happen to Meereen, she decided to stay.

*'''The Shadow War'''. An organization known as the [[Sons of the Harpy]] have been performing night attacks killing lone freeman, [[Shavepates]] and [[Unsullied]]. A Shadow war is being fought in [[Meereen]] since Dany decided to stay and rule [[Meereen]]. They draw a bloody harpy near the bodies of those they slay. They have grown bolder and there attacks more vicious as time goes by and the number of nightly killings have slowly increased.

*'''Siege of Astapor'''. The armies of [[Yunkai]] and several hired sellsword companies besiege [[Astapor]]. The armies of the new butcher king attack the besieging army in a dawn attack and almost succeed in overrunning the ill prepared Yunkai nobles. If not for the sellsword companies the Yunkai would have lost. The Butcher King and the entire city is put to the sword. Several freeman manage to escape and flee to Meereen brining with them the [[Bloody flux|Pale Mare]] a disease that spreads quickly.

Daenerys desperate for peace marries [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]] and temporary peace is established. [[Yunkai]] and [[Meereen]] sign a treaty. The [[fighting pits]] are reopened to celebrate the wedding. [[Drogon]] drawn to the smell of blood and the noise arrives and is almost slain. Daenerys seeing her "child" in peril runs to him. Drogon takes Dany on dragonback away from the city, many believe her dead. The peace is fraying, The Yunkai demand the dragons be put down. Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] learns that the Yunkai are planning to re-enslave the former slaves Daenerys freed and Hizdahr is possibly in on the plot. He seizes control and captures Hizdahr. [[Volantis]] is sailing its fleet to Meereen to aid the [[Yunkai]]. Selmy prepares for war.

===The Iron Fleet===
The Iron Fleet under [[Victarion Greyjoy]] sails to [[Meereen]] to bring Daenerys and her dragons to [[Westeros]]. His fleet conduct several raids capturing dozens of ships. While the fleet is anchored near [[Volantis]] to take supplies, Victarion learns the Volantis fleet is sailing to [[Meereen]] to end the reign of [[Daenerys Targaryen]]. Victarion has the Iron Fleet sail to [[Slaver's Bay]] and it is most likely the Iron Fleet will arrive before the Volantis Fleet.

==References and Notes==
{{References|2}}
{{EnWP|War of the Five Kings|small=yes}}

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[[fr:Guerre des Cinq Rois]][[ru:Война Пяти Королей]]
[[es:Guerra de los Cinco Reyes]][[zh:五王之战]]

Laws and justice of the Seven Kingdoms

2012-12-31T11:33:59Z

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[[File:Justice.jpg|thumb|350px|Law and Justice, influence of the [[Faith of the Seven]]]]

'''Laws and Justice''' in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] are largely defined by its [[Feudalism|Feudal system]] of local government.

==Justice system==
Lords have judicial power in cases arising in their domains. While landed knights are sometimes Lords in all but name, only the Lords are given the right to administer the high justice for capital penalty.<ref>[[The Sworn Sword]], p.127</ref><ref name=KnightsLords>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1203/ SSM: Knights and Lords]</ref>

It is a lord's duty to keep the peace, hear petitions, and mete out justice and punishments, all in the name of his lord, and ultimately, in the name of the king. The lords may entrust tasks to their sworn lords, landed knights, and bailiffs, to help them keep the peace, perform local judgements and oversee executions.{{Ref|aSoS|22}} If the lord is unable to give sentencing, it is up to the lord of the great house holding dominion in that area<ref>[[The Hedge Knight]] p.507</ref> and eventually the king to give sentencing, as the final authority.

The Lord or his officers would hold local courts, listen to petitions and accusations and rule based on the evidence and law. Although the Seven kingdoms has a [[Master of Laws]], which suggest some form of statutory law, it is largely based on local custom and ''wisdom'' rather than justice. As such, it is sometimes wise to look the other way to keep the peace.

==Administration==
The notion of justice depends greatly on the social class to which the defendant belongs. While most Houses has laws that protect the local commoners from abuse or mistreatment, to one degree or another, in some cases even from the nobility. These enforced by various degree depending on the disposition of the local lord or the status of the accused. Since most wrongs could be atoned for by the payment of a fine, the conduct of justice is different for common people and those rich noble, especially if they of high status and command influence and power, in which case overlooking their excess of exuberance, is sometimes in the best interest of the local lord.

Additionally, highborn such as Lords and nobles are afforded more rights by law: they cannot be denied trials{{Ref|aGoT|33}} and are allowed more leniency in their conduct.

An accused highborn may demand [[Trial by combat]]{{Ref|aGoT|38}} or the less used [[Trial of Seven]] and let the gods give judgement.{{Ref|aGoT|47}} "Taking the black", to join the [[Night's Watch]], is an alternative to criminal punishment.{{Ref|aGoT|3}} By taking the black, one’s crimes are forgiven and he is exiled to the wall severing all previous ties. Women are not allowed to take the black. Also only a knight of the Kingsguard can champion a queen in a trial by battle if she has been accused of treason.{{Ref|aFfC|43}} 

The legal majority for men and women is 16 <ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ SSM: Age of Majority]</ref> Trials, at least among the nobility, often begin with a prayer from a septon beseeching the Father Above to guide them towards justice.{{Ref|aSoS|66}} The accused and witness are sworn to honesty before he gives testimony at a trial.{{Ref|aSoS|66}} Of old, the High Septons might appoint seven judges to try a case, and if a woman was accused, three of them might be women, representing maidens, mothers, and crones.{{Ref|aFfC|43}}

== Sentencing ==
The punishment for treason{{Ref|aSoS|36}} and oathbreaking is death{{Ref|aGoT|1}}. Poachers and thieves may lose a hand. Various mutilations for assault, castration for rape{{Ref|aGoT|13}}, and floggings for minor offences are usual.

Executions are usually carried out by hanging or beheading. For harsher crime the "crow cage" is used, in which the victim is imprisoned without food or water until death. Its name comes from the crows who often end up feasting on the criminal's flesh.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]] p.328, 329</ref> <ref>[[The Hedge Knight]] p.79</ref>

Flogging are the common punishment for members of the lower social classes, its severity determined by both the number of strokes.

Flaying has been outlawed since [[House Bolton|the Boltons]] bent the knee to [[House Stark|the Starks]], but continues to be practised unofficially.

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

[[fr:Justice dans les Sept Couronnes]]

[[Category:Culture]]
[[Category:Westeros]]

Customs

2012-12-31T11:19:51Z

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{{Stub|Needs to be rewritten and flow improved, also westeros/Essos separated, for reference see [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Concordance/Section/2.3/ Concordance]}}<hr>

==Monarchy and Nobility==
Authority derives from the king. Nobles receive their status either from birth or from the largesse of a king or lord. Lords are not bound by law or custom to support their relatives; some do, by giving their kin posts and positions or by granting them vassal holdfasts. A lord is expected to arrange matches for his children and any unwed younger siblings. <Ref name="SSM Some_Questions">[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Some_Questions/ SSM]</Ref>

It is possible for the king to redistribute lands and titles as he sees fit; he may also sign bills of [[w:attainder|attainder]] to strip lords of their lands and incomes. {{Ref|aSoS|72}} Though a lord could conceivably hold more than one title, it is unusual for noble holdings to be divided or combined<Ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Land_Ownership_and_Marriage_in_Westeros/ SSM Land_Ownership and Marriage in Westeros]</Ref>. Territorial disputes between landowners are adjudicated by the king or his [[Hand of the King|Hand]]{{Ref|aGoT|45}} or by their liege-lord<Ref>[[The Sworn Sword]], p127</Ref>

On extremely rare occasions, the lords of the kingdom may be gathered together to decide some great matter. The last time a Great Council was convened, it chose the next king of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], overriding the proper lines of inheritance to give the crown to the youngest son of [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] ahead of his elder brothers{{Ref|aCoK|8}}.

Lords in Westeros once had the right to the [[First Night]] i.e. the custom of bedding newly-wed common women before their husbands. [[Alysanne Targaryen|Queen Alysanne]] convinced [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|King Jaehaerys I]] to abolish it <Ref>[[The Sworn Sword]], p94</Ref>{{Ref|aDwD|43}} but it is still practiced illegally in some parts of [[the North]]{{Ref|aDwD|32}}.

See Also [[Laws & Justice]].

== Inheritance ==
Inheritance laws in Seven Kingdoms are not clear-cut. Most nobles of [[Seven Kingdoms]], influenced by the [[Andal]] traditions, practice male-preference [[w:primogeniture|primogeniture]], while customs of [[Dorne]] and possibly the [[Iron Islands]] are different from the other kingdoms. In Dorne, no distinction is made between sons and daughters, with children inheriting in order of birth regardless of gender{{Ref|aGoT|62}}. It is unclear whether women can inherit in their own right in the Iron Islands. In the rest of the Seven kingdoms a man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order{{Ref|aGoT|62}}, but in practice usually its sons... and then whoever can manage to convince the local overlord that he ought to inherit or the sword can be all the hereditary justification that is needed, as in the case of [[Robert Baratheon]]. Still there many examples of ladies who rule in their own right: Lady [[Arwyn Oakheart]] is prominent in the Reach, much as [[Anya Waynwood]] is in the Vale and [[Maege Mormont]] is in the North.

Noble titles (e.g. Lord of a certain place) and lands are passed on within families; [[Knight|knighthood]] is not inherited but is conferred on individuals independently due to merit, not birth. In the Great Houses, where elder siblings inherit a significant title and lands, small holdings and keeps may be granted to their younger brothers, who hold their lands as bannermen{{Ref|aGoT|5}}. Variations may arise, particularly in relation to the place of daughters: though by law a daughter should inherit before her uncle or cousin{{Ref|aDwD|44}}, a male relative may stake a claim and be judged a better choice to be heir{{Ref|aCoK|16}}. A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will. It invites legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it, but it has happened. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] is rather infamous for refusing to ever acknowledge his son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] as his heir, despite the letter of the law saying the Rock should be his or for example, if his heir is a daughter without a husband, he might specify that she must wed by a certain time or the inheritance will pass to a cousin.<Ref>[[The Sworn Sword]], p123</Ref>

The role of legitimised [[Bastardy|bastards]] throughout the Seven Kingdoms is also unclear i.e. whether they follow trueborn daughters, or join the line of succession in order of birth as if they were trueborn. Unlegitimised bastards have no legal claim.
Heirs born into a different house drop their birth surname when they come into their inheritance, adopting the name of the inherited house as their own{{Ref|aCoK|16}}. Therefore, in theory is it all but impossible for a noble house to become extinct: with enough research, each line can be traced back to the Age of Heroes and is highly unlikely to have no modern descendants.

== Marriage ==
Marriage customs vary considerably between the lands and major faiths, i.e. followers of the [[Old Gods]], the [[Faith of the Seven]], [[R%27hllor|R’hllor]], and the [[Drowned God]]. All appear to be religious ceremonies between one man and one woman (who should not be more closely related than first cousins), involving the exchange of vows in the presence of particular sacred witnesses e.g. a [[Septon]], a [[Weirwood|heart tree]]{{Ref|aCoK|34}}, or a priest/ess. Followed by the feast, where the bride and groom eat and drink with the everyone and Finally, there is the bedding.

While we know [[Valyrian Freehold|old Valyria]] to allow a varied traditions, allowing the marriage between brother and sister, which the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] has brought to the Seven kingdoms. However they were never accepted by the general population, to the extent that such unions are deemed ungodly and even accursed.

===Marriage Contracts===
While marriages to women who have not reached their majority or even their first flowering have happened, they are rare. Moreover, bedding these girls before they are at the least flowered is seen as perverse. Generally, weddings are postponed until the girl has passed into maidenhood with he flowering, although betrothals may happen earlier<ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1050/ SSM:] Age of Sexual Relations in Westeros, October 05, 1999</ref>

Marriage contracts are often arranged between noble houses, but they can be broken later{{Ref|aCoK|67}}. Contracts are most often arranged on behalf of offspring or unmarried younger siblings. Although a lord cannot force the marriage if their dependent refuses to say the vows, this would carry serious consequences <Ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>. It is not uncommon for a noble maiden, betrothed early, to wed within the year following her first flowering{{Ref|aFfC|12}}. Most women outside of Dorne take the names of their husbands, although not in all cases. If a woman is of higher birth or station than her husband, for example, she may use his name little if at all

Lords do not necessarily arrange marriages for their vassals or household knights, but they would be wise to consult him and respect his feelings when arranging their own matches <Ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>

===Legality and Annulment===
Vows said at swordpoint are not held to be valid{{Ref|aCoK|36}}, and in theory a person cannot be declared to be married if they refuse to say the vows{{Ref|aSoS|81}}. However, there are still issues of consent. Marriages may be conducted between children or even babies; this is unusual and tends to occur when inheritances are the chief concern{{Ref|aCoK|26}}.

In the cult of the Drowned God, it is possible for someone to be married by proxy without their consent and without saying the vows for oneself{{Ref|aDwD|26}}.

In the Faith of the Seven, a marriage that has not been consummated can be set aside by the High Septon or a Council of Faith{{Ref|aCoK|34}}. An annulment granted by the High Septon requires no witnesses and must be requested by at least one of the wedded pair <Ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Minisa_Tully_and_Sansa/ SSM]</Ref>. The role and procedure of a Council of Faith is unclear.

===Consummation===
:{{Main|Bedding|First Night}}

Women are generally expected to be virgins on their wedding night, more so for Noble women. Witnesses may be called upon to witness the [[bedding]] of a newly wedded couple, the ceremony is usually take place following the feast.{{Ref|aSoS|28}}. However, it is known that horse riding can break a girl’s maidenhead, so few families are insistent on physical proof.{{Ref|aFfC|28}}

Lords in Westeros once had the right to the first night (the custom of bedding newlywed common women before their husbands), but Queen Alysanne convinced King Jaehaerys I to abolish it. <ref>[The Hedge Knight] p.94</ref>

==Age of majority==
:{{See also|Nameday}}

For boys fifteen is considered almost a man grown (sixteen is age of majority){{Ref|aGoT|19}} A girl is not considered a woman until her first menstruation, or flowering as the folk of the Seven Kingdom say. More precisely, she is a maiden who is both still a child and a woman at the same time.{{Ref|aCoK|31}} Eleven is seen as old enough for a girl to be betrothed, but marriage tends to wait a few years.

It is not uncommon for a noble maiden, betrothed early, to wed within the year following her first flowering and normally expect to be married by twenty (smallfolk tend to marry a bit later). Noble boys of about seven or eight are often sent to other noble houses to be raised until they reach the age of majority. The boys serve as pages and squires, acquiring training in arms, law, and courtesy.

==Hospitality==
: {{Main|Guest right}}

The obligations of hospitality are taken very seriously in [[Westeros]]. After hospitality has been offered and accepted, the guest is afforded the [[guest right]] by the host, which protects the guest, at least for the length of the stay. It is a sacred rule as old as the [[First Men]]. The most proper way of receiving the guest right is by the "bread and salt", which means to share food with your host.

==See Also==
* [[Bastardy|Bastards]], children who are born to parents who are not properly wed.
* [[Kinslaying]], the practice of killing a member of your family.
* [[Tourneys in Westeros|Tourneys]]
* [[Laws & Justice]]

==Refernces==
{{References|4}}

[[Category:Culture]]
[[Category:Westeros]][[zh:习俗]]

Customs

2012-12-31T11:18:35Z

Opheliac:

{{Stub|Needs to be rewritten and flow improved, also westeros/Essos separated, for reference see [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Concordance/Section/2.3/ Concordance]}}<hr>

==Monarchy and Nobility==
Authority derives from the king. Nobles receive their status either from birth or from the largesse of a king or lord. Lords are not bound by law or custom to support their relatives; some do, by giving their kin posts and positions or by granting them vassal holdfasts. A lord is expected to arrange matches for his children and any unwed younger siblings. <Ref name="SSM Some_Questions">[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Some_Questions/ SSM]</Ref>

It is possible for the king to redistribute lands and titles as he sees fit; he may also sign bills of [[w:attainder]] to strip lords of their lands and incomes. {{Ref|aSoS|72}} Though a lord could conceivably hold more than one title, it is unusual for noble holdings to be divided or combined<Ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Land_Ownership_and_Marriage_in_Westeros/ SSM Land_Ownership and Marriage in Westeros]</Ref>. Territorial disputes between landowners are adjudicated by the king or his [[Hand of the King|Hand]]{{Ref|aGoT|45}} or by their liege-lord<Ref>[[The Sworn Sword]], p127</Ref>

On extremely rare occasions, the lords of the kingdom may be gathered together to decide some great matter. The last time a Great Council was convened, it chose the next king of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], overriding the proper lines of inheritance to give the crown to the youngest son of [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar]], [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon V]] ahead of his elder brothers{{Ref|aCoK|8}}.

Lords in Westeros once had the right to the [[First Night]] i.e. the custom of bedding newly-wed common women before their husbands. [[Alysanne Targaryen|Queen Alysanne]] convinced [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|King Jaehaerys I]] to abolish it <Ref>[[The Sworn Sword]], p94</Ref>{{Ref|aDwD|43}} but it is still practiced illegally in some parts of [[the North]]{{Ref|aDwD|32}}.

See Also [[Laws & Justice]].

== Inheritance ==
Inheritance laws in Seven Kingdoms are not clear-cut. Most nobles of [[Seven Kingdoms]], influenced by the [[Andal]] traditions, practice male-preference [[w:primogeniture]], while customs of [[Dorne]] and possibly the [[Iron Islands]] are different from the other kingdoms. In Dorne, no distinction is made between sons and daughters, with children inheriting in order of birth regardless of gender{{Ref|aGoT|62}}. It is unclear whether women can inherit in their own right in the Iron Islands. In the rest of the Seven kingdoms a man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order{{Ref|aGoT|62}}, but in practice usually its sons... and then whoever can manage to convince the local overlord that he ought to inherit or the sword can be all the hereditary justification that is needed, as in the case of [[Robert Baratheon]]. Still there many examples of ladies who rule in their own right: Lady [[Arwyn Oakheart]] is prominent in the Reach, much as [[Anya Waynwood]] is in the Vale and [[Maege Mormont]] is in the North.

Noble titles (e.g. Lord of a certain place) and lands are passed on within families; [[Knight|knighthood]] is not inherited but is conferred on individuals independently due to merit, not birth. In the Great Houses, where elder siblings inherit a significant title and lands, small holdings and keeps may be granted to their younger brothers, who hold their lands as bannermen{{Ref|aGoT|5}}. Variations may arise, particularly in relation to the place of daughters: though by law a daughter should inherit before her uncle or cousin{{Ref|aDwD|44}}, a male relative may stake a claim and be judged a better choice to be heir{{Ref|aCoK|16}}. A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will. It invites legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it, but it has happened. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] is rather infamous for refusing to ever acknowledge his son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] as his heir, despite the letter of the law saying the Rock should be his or for example, if his heir is a daughter without a husband, he might specify that she must wed by a certain time or the inheritance will pass to a cousin.<Ref>[[The Sworn Sword]], p123</Ref>

The role of legitimised [[Bastardy|bastards]] throughout the Seven Kingdoms is also unclear i.e. whether they follow trueborn daughters, or join the line of succession in order of birth as if they were trueborn. Unlegitimised bastards have no legal claim.
Heirs born into a different house drop their birth surname when they come into their inheritance, adopting the name of the inherited house as their own{{Ref|aCoK|16}}. Therefore, in theory is it all but impossible for a noble house to become extinct: with enough research, each line can be traced back to the Age of Heroes and is highly unlikely to have no modern descendants.

== Marriage ==
Marriage customs vary considerably between the lands and major faiths, i.e. followers of the [[Old Gods]], the [[Faith of the Seven]], [[R%27hllor|R’hllor]], and the [[Drowned God]]. All appear to be religious ceremonies between one man and one woman (who should not be more closely related than first cousins), involving the exchange of vows in the presence of particular sacred witnesses e.g. a [[Septon]], a [[Weirwood|heart tree]]{{Ref|aCoK|34}}, or a priest/ess. Followed by the feast, where the bride and groom eat and drink with the everyone and Finally, there is the bedding.

While we know [[Valyrian Freehold|old Valyria]] to allow a varied traditions, allowing the marriage between brother and sister, which the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] has brought to the Seven kingdoms. However they were never accepted by the general population, to the extent that such unions are deemed ungodly and even accursed.

===Marriage Contracts===
While marriages to women who have not reached their majority or even their first flowering have happened, they are rare. Moreover, bedding these girls before they are at the least flowered is seen as perverse. Generally, weddings are postponed until the girl has passed into maidenhood with he flowering, although betrothals may happen earlier<ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1050/ SSM:] Age of Sexual Relations in Westeros, October 05, 1999</ref>

Marriage contracts are often arranged between noble houses, but they can be broken later{{Ref|aCoK|67}}. Contracts are most often arranged on behalf of offspring or unmarried younger siblings. Although a lord cannot force the marriage if their dependent refuses to say the vows, this would carry serious consequences <Ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>. It is not uncommon for a noble maiden, betrothed early, to wed within the year following her first flowering{{Ref|aFfC|12}}. Most women outside of Dorne take the names of their husbands, although not in all cases. If a woman is of higher birth or station than her husband, for example, she may use his name little if at all

Lords do not necessarily arrange marriages for their vassals or household knights, but they would be wise to consult him and respect his feelings when arranging their own matches <Ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>

===Legality and Annulment===
Vows said at swordpoint are not held to be valid{{Ref|aCoK|36}}, and in theory a person cannot be declared to be married if they refuse to say the vows{{Ref|aSoS|81}}. However, there are still issues of consent. Marriages may be conducted between children or even babies; this is unusual and tends to occur when inheritances are the chief concern{{Ref|aCoK|26}}.

In the cult of the Drowned God, it is possible for someone to be married by proxy without their consent and without saying the vows for oneself{{Ref|aDwD|26}}.

In the Faith of the Seven, a marriage that has not been consummated can be set aside by the High Septon or a Council of Faith{{Ref|aCoK|34}}. An annulment granted by the High Septon requires no witnesses and must be requested by at least one of the wedded pair <Ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Minisa_Tully_and_Sansa/ SSM]</Ref>. The role and procedure of a Council of Faith is unclear.

===Consummation===
:{{Main|Bedding|First Night}}

Women are generally expected to be virgins on their wedding night, more so for Noble women. Witnesses may be called upon to witness the [[bedding]] of a newly wedded couple, the ceremony is usually take place following the feast.{{Ref|aSoS|28}}. However, it is known that horse riding can break a girl’s maidenhead, so few families are insistent on physical proof.{{Ref|aFfC|28}}

Lords in Westeros once had the right to the first night (the custom of bedding newlywed common women before their husbands), but Queen Alysanne convinced King Jaehaerys I to abolish it. <ref>[The Hedge Knight] p.94</ref>

==Age of majority==
:{{See also|Nameday}}

For boys fifteen is considered almost a man grown (sixteen is age of majority){{Ref|aGoT|19}} A girl is not considered a woman until her first menstruation, or flowering as the folk of the Seven Kingdom say. More precisely, she is a maiden who is both still a child and a woman at the same time.{{Ref|aCoK|31}} Eleven is seen as old enough for a girl to be betrothed, but marriage tends to wait a few years.

It is not uncommon for a noble maiden, betrothed early, to wed within the year following her first flowering and normally expect to be married by twenty (smallfolk tend to marry a bit later). Noble boys of about seven or eight are often sent to other noble houses to be raised until they reach the age of majority. The boys serve as pages and squires, acquiring training in arms, law, and courtesy.

==Hospitality==
: {{Main|Guest right}}

The obligations of hospitality are taken very seriously in [[Westeros]]. After hospitality has been offered and accepted, the guest is afforded the [[guest right]] by the host, which protects the guest, at least for the length of the stay. It is a sacred rule as old as the [[First Men]]. The most proper way of receiving the guest right is by the "bread and salt", which means to share food with your host.

==See Also==
* [[Bastardy|Bastards]], children who are born to parents who are not properly wed.
* [[Kinslaying]], the practice of killing a member of your family.
* [[Tourneys in Westeros|Tourneys]]
* [[Laws & Justice]]

==Refernces==
{{References|4}}

[[Category:Culture]]
[[Category:Westeros]][[zh:习俗]]

Daenerys Targaryen

2012-12-19T16:19:25Z

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{{Infobox character
| Character_name= [[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|50px|left]]'''Daenerys Targaryen''' [[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|50px|right]]
| image = [[File:Daenerys_by_carrie_best.jpg|300px|Daenerys in a [[Qartheen]] Dress, Art by Carrie Best©]]
| Played_by = Emilia Clarke
| image_caption = Daenerys in a [[Qartheen]] Dress, Art by [http://www.carriebest.com/ Carrie Best©]
| Alias = Dany Daenerys Stormborn The Unburnt Mother of Dragons Mother Mysha The Silver Queen Silver Lady Child of Three {{Ref|aCoK|48}} {{Ref|aCoK|63}} Daughter of Death {{Ref|aCoK|48}} {{Ref|aCoK|63}} Slayer of Lies{{Ref|aCoK|48}} {{Ref|aCoK|63}} Bride of Fire{{Ref|aCoK|48}} {{Ref|aCoK|63}}The Dragon Queen{{Ref|aDwD|25}}
| Title = Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms ''Khaleesi'' of the Great Grass Sea Breaker of Shackles/Chains Queen of Meereen Princess of Dragonstone
| Allegiance = [[House Targaryen]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Valyria]]
| Spouse = [[Khal Drogo]] 1st [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]] 2nd
| Place_of_Birth= [[Dragonstone]]
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|284}}
| Place_of_Death=
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] (POV) [[A Clash of Kings]] (POV) [[A Storm of Swords]] (POV) [[A Feast for Crows]] (Mentioned) [[A Dance with Dragons]] (POV)
| Played_by = [[w:Emilia Clarke|Emilia Clarke]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]]{{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]]
}}

{{See homonyms | Daenerys Targaryen (disambiguation)}}

'''Daenerys Targaryen''', known as '''Daenerys Stormborn''' or '''Dany''', is the last confirmed member of the ancient [[House Targaryen|Targaryen Dynasty]] and one of the primary [[POV Character|POV characters]] in the book series. In the [[Game of Thrones|TV series]], Daenerys is played by Emilia Clarke.<ref name=hbo/>

==Character and Appearance==
Daenerys is a young woman in her early teens. She is short of stature and very beautiful, with the silver-blonde hair and [[purple eyes]] for which [[House Targaryen]] has always been known.{{Ref|aGoT|3}}

In her youth, Dany was a meek, timid girl with little confidence or self-esteem. She knew no life other than one of exile, dependent and in constant fear of her brother [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]]. He was the only family she knew, but was often a cruel guardian, prone to mood swings and fits of violence.

Her marriage to [[Khal Drogo]] was a turning point for her; adapting to life in the Dothraki ''[[khalasar]]'' was difficult, but it allowed her to begin to achieve independence from her abusive brother, and she emerged from the experience as a strong, confident, courageous woman. Nevertheless, she has not forgotten what it was like to be a victimized child, and her experiences have left her with a compassion that is unusual in a would-be conqueror. She is determined to bring justice through her reign, and has made ending [[slavery]] a particular priority. Despite her strong moral compass, however, she is capable of dealing ruthlessly with her enemies.

It was often said that the Targaryen kings tended to be either [[Targaryen madness|madmen]] or brilliant rulers, and Daenerys seems to have inherited a natural gift for leadership as her birthright. Her followers generally regard her with great respect and love, and she is often compared to her deceased brother [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], a similarly charismatic leader who was known for his skill, determination, scholarly mind and strong sense of justice. Her primary weakness as a ruler is her youth and relative inexperience; however, she has a keen intellect and learns quickly from her mistakes.

Although she has matured enough to recognize that [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] was weak, cowardly and cruel, his abiding obsession with regaining the crown he felt was his birthright has instilled in Daenerys a similar belief that reclaiming the [[Seven Kingdoms]] is both her right and her duty as the last of the Targaryens, and it remains the paramount goal of her life. Nevertheless, [[Westeros]] is a foreign land that she has never seen with her own eyes, and she sometimes longs wistfully for the house with a red door in [[Braavos]] that has come to symbolize her lost childhood.

==History==
[[File:Edriss_young_Dany&Viserys.jpg‎‎‎|young Dany and her brother - by Jacqui Davis ©|thumb|300px|left]]
[[File:Viserys Daenerys Targaryen hbo.jpg|thumb|300px|Daenerys and her brother [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] complicated relationship]]
Daenerys is the only daughter and youngest child of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] and his sister-wife, Queen [[Rhaella Targaryen|Rhaella]]. Daenerys was conceived during the last month of [[Robert's Rebellion|the rebellion]] that would ultimately end her family's reign over the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. Shortly thereafter, her mother was sent with the young prince Viserys to the family ancestral seat of [[Dragonstone]] to escape the coming [[Sack of King's Landing]]. Daenerys was born while a great storm raged above Dragonstone, sinking what remained of the Targaryen fleet, for this reason she is sometimes known as "Daenerys Stormborn." Her mother died during labor.

By this time, the war was already lost. [[Robert Baratheon]] had claimed the throne and Aerys had already been killed along with the rest of the royal family, leaving Daenerys and her older brother Viserys as the only living Targaryen heirs. The garrison at Dragonstone decided to surrender and turn them over to the rebels in exchange for their lives, but before they could act on this plan, Ser [[Willem Darry]] and several other loyal retainers rescued the children and smuggled them into exile, sailing to the [[Braavos|Free City of Braavos]], where they lived for years in a house with a red door. Ser Willem was old and sickly, but Dany remembers that he always treated her kindly. After his death, the servants drove the young Targaryens from the house. Dany wept as they were forced out.{{Ref|aGoT|3}}

The Targaryen loyalists who raised the two children considered Viserys the rightful ruler of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] despite the family's defeat and exile, as did Viserys himself. He regarded it as his duty to revenge himself on the usurpers who murdered his family and reclaim the birthright that had been stolen from him when he was only a child. In the years that followed Ser Willem's death, Viserys wandered the nine [[Free Cities]] with his sister, trying to raise support to retake the [[Iron Throne]], which earned him the mocking title of "The Beggar King."

As a result of this long humiliation, Viserys grew bitter and obsessed with his long-denied birthright. Dany was the only convenient target for his frustration, and over time he even came to blame her for their mother's death. He took pride in his lack of control of his own temper, regarding it as proof that he was a true heir to the Targaryen kings; he regularly warned Dany not to "wake the dragon" by angering him. He often spoke to her of the importance of preserving the purity of their royal bloodline through the ancient [[Valyria|Valyrian]] practice of dynastic incest, so Dany grew up believing she would one day wed her brother. She was bright enough to realize that most of Viserys' plans for retaking the Seven Kingdoms were unrealistic, and as she had no memory of [[Westeros]] herself, his dream meant little to her; instead she longed to return to the house with the red door, which in her mind became a symbol for the childhood she had lost. With no family other than the abusive Viserys and no expectation of ever escaping his control, Dany grew into a fearful and docile young woman.

The two last Targaryens eventually found the help they sought in the [[Pentos|Free City of Pentos]], in the form of a rich and powerful [[magister]], [[Illyrio Mopatis]], who invited them to stay in his manse and offered his help in reclaiming [[Iron Throne|their throne]].{{Ref|aGoT|3}}

==Recent Events==
[[File:Daenerys and handmaidens.png|200px|thumb|left|Daenerys and her handmaidens Doreah and Irri ([[Game of Thrones|Tv]])]]

===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Moon of my life by celestialfrost.jpg|thumb|300px|Moon of my life, Daenerys and her [[Drogo|husband]], Art by Celestialfrost©]]
[[File:Dany_and_silver_in_the_Dothraki_Sea.jpg|thumb|450px|[[Daenerys Targaryen]] riding her silver in the [[Dothraki Sea]] - © by Nyph-Atzbel]]
[[File:GOT_tvseries_Daenerys.png|300px|thumb|Daenerys and [[Jorah Mormont]] defender and companion]]
[[File:Daenerys targareyen by teiiku.jpg|thumb|300px|Dany in the flames, birth of her [[dragon]]s, Art by TeiIku©]]
[[File:Dany dragon.jpg|thumb|300px|Dany [[Dragons]] growing strong]]

While Daenerys and [[Viserys Targaryen|her brother]] were staying at the manse of [[Illyrio Mopatis]] in [[Pentos]], Illyrio arranged a marriage between Dany and the powerful [[Dothraki]] warlord [[Khal Drogo]]. In return, Drogo was to provide Viserys with ten thousand warriors for his campaign to retake the [[Iron Throne]]. Dany's opinion was not consulted, and she realized this “marriage” was little different from being sold into [[slavery]]. She told her brother she did not wish to marry Khal Drogo, but Viserys only threatened that she would “wake the dragon” if she failed to please the ''[[khal]]''. Despairing, Dany saw no choice but to do her best to avoid her brother's wrath, as she always had.{{Ref|aGoT|3}}

At the wedding, the exiled [[Westeros]]i [[knight]] Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] pledged his sword to the Targaryen cause. Dany received three petrified dragon eggs from Illyrio, three handmaidens ([[Irri]], [[Jhiqui]] and [[Doreah]]) from her brother, and [[The Silver|a magnificent silver filly]] from Drogo. She was frightened by the seemingly barbaric Dothraki culture and particularly terrified of her bridegroom, a powerfully built man who shared no common language with her. After the ceremony she wept in terror, waiting for him to rape her, but Drogo proved to be a surprisingly considerate lover. He established that he understood the word “no” and began touching her gently and gradually, only having intercourse with her after she expressed her consent and initiated it.{{Ref|aGoT|11}}

Life in the ''[[khalasar]]'' was difficult at first; Dany was lonely and unaccustomed to spending her days on horseback. Nevertheless, she was determined to embrace her new life. Gradually her body strengthened and she began to enjoy the sense of freedom that came with the nomadic lifestyle. The first real turning point came when Viserys flew into one of his rages at her and Dany, for the first time in her life, fought back, shoving him away – and found herself backed up by [[Jhogo]], who whipped Viserys and asked the ''[[khaleesi]]'' how he ought to be punished. Dany began to realize that Viserys was ultimately a pathetic bully, and that she herself might not be as worthless as her brother had always claimed. From this day forward, she began to assert herself more and more.{{Ref|aGoT|23}} She lost her fear of both the Dothraki and her brother, becoming a strong and confident woman who little resembled the timid girl who had left Pentos. Her growing courage pleased Drogo, and they developed a loving relationship.

Drogo took Daenerys east to [[Vaes Dothrak]] and presented her to the ''[[dosh khaleen]]''. By the time they arrived, Daenerys, now fourteen, was pregnant with Drogo's child.{{Ref|aGoT|23}} She took part in the [[stallion heart]] ceremony, and the ''dosh khaleen'' foretold that her son would be "the [[Stallion Who Mounts the World]]," a long-prophesied leader destined to unite the Dothraki into a single ''khalasar'' and conquer the world. Dany announced that the child would be named [[Rhaego]] in honor of her deceased brother [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]]. Viserys had been growing increasingly impatient for the aid he had been promised, and the situation finally came to a head when he broke Dothraki law by drawing a blade in the sacred city, threatening both Daenerys and her unborn child. Drogo announced that Viserys would have the golden crown he deserved and dumped a pot of molten gold over his head, killing him and making Daenerys the last Targaryen. Dany watched impassively.{{Ref|aGoT|46}}

With Viserys' death, Drogo lost interest in the notion of invading Westeros, despite Dany's attempts to persuade him. This changed, however, when Ser Jorah prevented an assassin from poisoning Daenerys and discovered that [[Robert Baratheon]] had placed a price on her head. Enraged, Drogo vowed before his ''khalasar'' to avenge this insult by conquering Westeros to seat his son on the [[Iron Throne]] that his mother's ancestors had once held.{{Ref|aGoT|56}} The ''khalasar'' continued east, pillaging foreign lands with the intent of selling slaves for ships to make the crossing to Westeros. During one such raid of a [[Lhazareen]] town, Daenerys grew disturbed by the treatment of the defeated and finally gave orders to stop every rape she saw, claiming the victims as her personal slaves and taking them under her protection. The Dothraki were angered by the ''khaleesi'' denying them their traditional right to rape captives, but Daenerys held her ground, prompting Jorah to comment that she reminded him of Rhaegar. Khal Drogo, delighted by his wife's boldness, supported her decision.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 61|Chapter 61]], Daenerys</ref>

Drogo was injured in the raid. A Lhazareen priestess, [[Mirri Maz Duur]], offered to treat him, and although Drogo's [[Bloodrider|bloodriders]] reviled the woman as a ''[[maegi]]'', Dany felt that she could trust her, as Mirri was one of the women she had rescued.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 61|Chapter 61]], Daenerys</ref> However, Drogo did not follow the priestess' advice, and the wound festered, making him too weak to ride. Jorah explained to Dany that her position as ''khaleesi'' had been entirely dependent on Drogo, and without him, both she and her unborn son were likely to be killed. Desperate, she begged Mirri Maz Duur to save her husband, ignoring the possible consequences of [[Magic|blood magic]]. During the rite, Dany went into labor and Ser Jorah carried her into Drogo's tent, where Mirri Maz Duur was in the process of summoning dark spirits.{{Ref|aGoT|64}} When Dany awoke days later, she learned that Rhaego was stillborn, while Drogo lived only as a catatonic husk. Mirri Maz Duur revealed that this was the true price of the blood magic, and that she felt no gratitude toward Dany, who had "rescued" her only after she had been raped multiple times and seen her community destroyed.

Dany euthanized Drogo and was abandoned by most of the ''khalasar'', which broke into rival war-bands.{{Ref|aGoT|68}} Jorah urged her to flee with him into the east, while the men of Dany's ''khas'' offered to escort her to Vaes Dothrak to take her place as a former ''khaleesi'' among the ''dosh khaleen''. Dany, however, decided to finally take control of her destiny. She ordered Mirri Maz Duur bound to Drogo's funeral pyre and placed the three dragon eggs around his corpse, then announced to Drogo's remaining followers that she was freeing those who were enslaved, and would lead them all to glory if they chose to follow her. She offered to [[Aggo]], [[Jhogo]] and [[Rakharo]] the traditional gifts of a ''khal'' to his bloodriders; each refused, saying that to serve as bloodrider to a woman would shame them, but Daenerys ignored their objections. Ser Jorah accepted her offer, and she named him the first of her [[Kingsguard|Queensguard]].

Daenerys then walked unflinchingly into the flames. The resulting magic restored life to the eggs, from which three [[dragon|dragons]] hatched, the first known for centuries. Daenerys emerged from the fire unharmed. Drogo's former ''khalasar'', now hers more surely than they had ever been Drogo's, knelt in awe. Aggo, Jhogo and Rakharo willingly swore themselves as her bloodriders, and Daenerys became the first female Dothraki war-leader, a ''[[khaleesi]]'' in her own right.{{Ref|aGoT|72}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===

Daenerys named the three dragons [[Viserion]], [[Rhaegal]] and [[Drogon]], after her two deceased brothers and her late husband, respectively.

She and the remains of Drogo's ''khalasar'' were stranded in a desolate area known as the [[Red Waste]]. They dared not turn toward the [[Dothraki Sea]], the cities of [[Slaver's Bay]], or even [[Lhazar]], for the group would have made easy prey for any Dothraki ''khalasar'' they encountered. Dany chose instead to follow a red comet that had appeared in the sky following the hatching of her dragons; although the Dothraki viewed the comet as a foreboding omen, Dany believed that it heralded her own rise to power. The comet led them to an ancient, abandoned city, which Dany named [[Vaes Tolorro]]. There they recovered from the ravages of the desert while Dany sent scouts in all directions.

One scout returned with three emissaries, all prominent citizens from the great city of [[Qarth]]: the merchant [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]], the warlock [[Pyat Pree]], and the mysterious masked Asshai'i [[Quaithe]]. Dany and her people accompanied the Qartheen back to their city, where they stayed as honored guests in the palatial home of Xaro. There Dany learned of King [[Robert Baratheon]]'s death and the civil war in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. She attempted to seek out Qartheen allies who would provide her with aid in conquering [[Westeros]], but it swiftly became clear that the merchants of Qarth were only interested in obtaining her dragons.{{Ref|aCoK|12}}{{Ref|aCoK|27}}

Daenerys turned to Pyat Pree and the famous warlocks of Qarth. Against the judgment of her friends and counselors, she agreed to visit the [[House of the Undying]], seeking a vision of the warlocks' masters, the [[Undying Ones]]. Although Jorah and her bloodriders begged to accompany her, she insisted on entering alone. After receiving instructions from Pyat Pree, Dany drank [[shade of the evening]] and entered the building. Inside, Dany beheld a number of strange visions, most apparently signifying past, present and future events in [[Westeros]]. Upon finally reaching the chamber of the Undying, Dany heard whispers hailing her as "Mother of Dragons" and prophesying that she would light three fires, ride three mounts, and face three betrayals. The Undying showed Dany several more visions and then attacked her, but with Drogon's help she destroyed the House of the Undying.

Afterward, the people of Qarth turned against Daenerys; the warlocks were rumored to conspire against her life, while Xaro finally requested that Dany and her people leave his mansion. With nowhere else to turn, she finally considered the suggestions of the third emissary, Quaithe, who told her that she must go further east to conquer the west.{{Ref|aCoK|48}} Dany thus visited the docks with Jorah to seek passage out of Qarth. There she noticed two strangers following her. Thus distracted, she was off her guard when a [[Sorrowful Men|Sorrowful Man]] attempted to poison her with a [[manticore]], but one of the strangers interceded and knocked the manticore aside just in time. The two men introduced themselves [[Strong Belwas]], a eunuch and former pit fighter, and [[Barristan Selmy|Arstan Whitebeard]], an older [[Westeros]]i man serving as Belwas' squire. They claimed to be agents sent by [[Illyrio Mopatis|Magister Illyrio]] with three ships to escort Daenerys and her party back to [[Pentos]]. Dany accepted the pair into her service and claimed the three ships and their cargo for her own, renaming them [[Vhagar (ship)|Vhagar]], [[Meraxes (ship)|Meraxes]] and [[Balerion (ship)|Balerion]] after the three dragons that brought her ancestor [[Aegon the Conqueror]] and his sister-wives to Westeros. Dany and her companions thus set sail for Pentos.{{Ref|aCoK|64}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:ReneAigner_Queen riding_to_war.jpg ‎| Queen Daenerys Targaryen leading her army astride [[her silver]] - by © Rene Aigner|thumb|500px|right]]
Several days into the trip, Ser [[Jorah]] manages to convince Daenerys to go to [[Astapor]], one of the great [[slave]] cities of [[Slaver's Bay]], to purchase [[Unsullied]] so she can return to [[Illyrio]] with an army at her back. He also kisses her and professes his love for her.{{Ref|aSoS|9}} Once in [[Astapor]], Daenerys begins to have doubts about using [[slave]]s, still she agrees to purchases an army of every [[Unsullied]] in the ciry in exchange for her Dragon [[Drogon]]. She is given a slave [[Missandei]] as a gift from the [[Good Masters]]. Dany accepts, but she then frees [[Missandei]]. Dany tells Missandei that she can leave Dany's service whenever she wishes, but Missandei remains close and loyal to Dany.

After taking control of the [[Unsullied]], Dany betrays the Masters by breaking the deal, reclaims [[Drogon]] and commands him to use his fires against the [[Astapor]]i leaders. She then uses the Unsullied to [[Sack of Astapor|conquer the city]]. After the fighting, she proclaims all Astapori slaves free, including her Unsullied, giving her the name ''Breaker of Shackles'', or ''Breaker of Chains''. The [[Unsullied]] and many new [[Freedmen]] choose to follow her in her future battles. After forming a council to rule Astapor, she sets out for the next great slave city [[Yunkai]].{{Ref|aSoS|27}}

[[Yunkai]] hires two sellsword companies, the [[Stormcrows]] and the [[Second Sons]], in addition to conscripting a force of some four thousand slave soldiers. Daenerys parleys with the captains of the companies, hoping to convince them to switch sides. Her arguments convince one of the Stormcrows' commanders, [[Daario Naharis]], to assassinate his colleagues and pledge the company to Daenerys. To the Second Sons, Daenerys offers a great store of wine as tribute then [[Battle of Yunkai|attacks]] them in the night while they are drunk and sleeping. With the Stormcrows' betrayal and the Second Sons' drunkenness, Yunkai's [[slave]] army is unable to withstand Daenerys's Unsullied. The entire Yunkish army is slain, captured, or put to flight, and Yunkai surrenders a few days later.{{Ref|aSoS|42}}

Daenerys next made for [[Meereen]], the last of the great slave cities. Near Meereen, Daenerys is nearly killed by the [[Mero|Titan's Bastard]], the former captain of the Second Sons. [[Barristan Selmy|Arstan Whitebeard]] slays the Bastard, and finally reveals his true identity as [[Barristan Selmy]], a famous knight of her father's [[Kingsguard]] who had served the Usurper [[Robert Baratheon]] after the end of the Rebellion. He claims to have seen the error of his ways and to seeking her out as the true heir to the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. Selmy also reveals that [[Jorah Mormont]], still Daenerys's trusted right arm, has been sending reports on her actions to the spymaster in [[King's Landing]], [[Varys|Lord Varys]], hoping for a pardon from [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]]. Daenerys feels betrayed by each of them, though both fervently wish to atone for their actions. During her [[Siege of Meereen]], she sends them on a covert suicide mission through the sewers, half hoping that they will die in the attempt. The mission succeeds and wins the city with minimal blood. Barristan humbly submits to his Queen's judgment and is forgiven. [[Jorah]] stubbornly continues to insist that he had done nothing wrong, and Daenerys is forced to banish him from her service, despite her desire to pardon him.{{Ref|aSoS|57}}

Having captured [[Meereen]], Dany turns her eyes toward [[Westeros]]. Through talks with Barristan about her homeland and its history, however, she learns that there is much she does not know about ruling. Upon hearing that Astapor and Yunkai cannot maintain the peace she had hoped to bring, she resolves to bring order to [[Slaver's Bay]] before leaving it behind. By this time, she is close on seventeen years.

===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[File:Daenerys_by_quickreaver.jpg|Daenerys by quickreaver,©Fantasy Flight Games|thumb|right|300px]]
Tales told by sailors reach [[Westeros]], dragons in [[Asshai]], dragons in [[Qarth]], dragons in [[Meereen]], [[Dothraki]] dragons, dragons freeing [[slave]]s … each telling differs from the last, but only in details. All speak of [[dragons]], and a beautiful young queen. {{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Image:Daenerys.jpg|thumb|300px|Daenerys Targaryen with Dragons, by [http://en.amokanet.ru/gallery/martin/targaryens_1237.html Amoka©]]]
Dany struggles as ruler of [[Meereen]], mainly due to the constant threats surrounding her. A portion of [[Meereen]]'s former slaving families who call themselves the [[Sons of the Harpy]] fight a shadow war with her followers, attacking lone freedmen or [[Unsullied]] in the black of night and drawing a harpy nearby with the man's blood.{{Ref|aDwD|2}} The sons have also scrawled graffiti on the walls of Meereen in blood promising a death to the families of any who serve the Dragon Queen.

In Meereen, men traditionally wear their oiled black and red hair in varying shapes in homage to [[Ghis|Ghiscari]] culture. The Meereenese who now serve Dany shave their heads, symbolizing the abandonment of old Meereen to serve the new. These men are known as [[Shavepates]], and are led by [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]], known as ''the Shavepate''. Another of her Meereenese councilors is the seneschal, [[Reznak mo Reznak]].

Three fighting companies were also formed by Daenerys, their members comprised from her freeman. The company names are [[Mother's Men]]; The Company of the [[Free Brothers]]; and the [[Stalwart Shields]]. They have been receiving their training in arms from [[Grey Worm]].

Daenery's dragons have grown wilder, hunting sheep and livestock. Eventually a petitioner comes to her, presenting the bones of his six-year-old girl daughter "[[Hazzea]]", claiming the "[[Drogon|winged shadow]]" had killed her.{{Ref|aDwD|2}} Prompted by this, Dany has her [[Unsullied]] capture the dragons using nets and chains and lock them below ground to prevent any more such killings. In a [[dragon pit (Great Pyramid)|closed fighting pit]], [[Viserion]] and [[Rhaegal]] are captured (though several Unsullied lose their lives in the process), but [[Drogon]] escapes and disappears. During this time, she has a vision of [[Quaithe]] that offers her prophetic advice, most specifically warning her not to trust the perfumed seneschal.{{Ref|aDwD|11}}

Daenerys has grave enemies outside [[Meereen]] as well as in. Since she ended the [[slave]] trade in [[Slaver's Bay]], several of the [[Free Cities]] that rely upon the slave trade of the slave cities to fuel their economy have promised help to the [[Yunkai]] to bring her down. Yunkai has hired sellsword legions such as the [[Long Lances]], the [[Company of the Cat]] and the [[Windblown]]. Legions have also arrived from [[New Ghis]].

The Yunkai host first takes [[Astapor]] from [[Cleon|Cleon the Butcher King]], its most recent ruler, and puts thousands of its inhabitants to the sword or sends them again into slavery.{{Ref|aDwD|25}} An escaped rider who managed to flee in the confusion of the siege brings word of this to Dany in Meereen. Unfortunately word is not the only thing he brings, as he is infected with the [[bloody flux]].{{Ref|aDwD|30}} Several other [[Astapor]]i citizens flee to Meereen, bringing the disease with them.

The merchant emissary [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] arrives from [[Qarth]] bearing a gift of 13 ships in exchange for Dany's abandon of [[Slaver's Bay]] and departure for [[Westeros]]. Dany wishes to go, but the thirteen ships are not enough to take her entire army of Unsullied, [[Dothraki]], sellswords and freedmen. The Shavepates beg her not to go. If she does, they who served her and their families will die by the Sons of the Harpy. She refuses Xaro, which prompts [[Qarth]] to join the Yunkai against her.{{Ref|aDwD|16}}

Deaths of freedmen and Unsullied continue to grow nightly, and several former freed slave women are raped by the Sons of the Harpy before having their throats slit open. Daenerys takes the children of several Meereenese families of dubious loyalty as [[Cupbearers of Daenerys Targaryen|Cupbearers]] in name, but hostages in truth in hopes that would stop the killing. The killings only continue though and Daenerys refuses to harm the child hostages.

In despair and loneliness, Dany takes [[Daario Naharis]] as a lover. A plan is put to her by the [[Graces|Meereenese priestess]], the [[Green Grace]] [[Galazza Galare]], suggesting that Dany should wed the Meereenese noble [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]] to bring peace. After a time Dany agrees, on the condition that [[Hizdahr]] can promise her 90 days of peace. Hizdahr agrees.{{Ref|aDwD|23}} [[Ben Plumm|Brown Ben Plumm]], captain of the [[Second Sons]], learns that Dany can no longer control her dragons, and takes his company go over to the Yunkai.
[[File: Drogon in Daznak's Pit.jpg|Daenerys and Drogon in [[Daznak's Pit]] - by Marc Simonetti ©|thumb|350px]]

At this point, [[Quentyn Martell]] of [[Dorne]] arrives to make a marriage claim, but is rejected because Dany has already promised to wed Hizdahr. After [[Hizdahr zo Loraq]] succeeds at keeping his promise of peace, Dany weds him.{{Ref|aDwD|43}} Under his direction, Dany, much to her disgust, suggests peace terms with [[Yunkai]]. She promises if they leave [[Meereen]] and do not enslave any of the former slaves she freed, she will not disrupt the slave trade of [[Slaver's Bay]] any further. The Yunkai agree.{{Ref|aDwD|50}}

To mark the occasion, the [[fighting pits]] are reopened and several gladiators (who freely agreed to compete) battle in the arena of [[Daznak's Pit]]. During the event [[Strong Belwas]] consumes [[poisoned locusts]] that were most likely meant for Daenerys and her black dragon [[Drogon]] appears, drawn to the screams of the crowd and the smell of death. He kills a boar in the arena, but is then attacked by the animal handler [[Harghaz]]. Dany, seeing her "child" in pain, runs out in the arena to him as she sees other pit fighters going to kill the dragon. Dany manages to mount the dragon and ride him out of the arena.{{Ref|aDwD|52}} Many in Meereen suspect that she is dead.{{Ref|aDwD|55}} She is alive with [[Drogon]], however, thousands of leagues away. She and her dragon are eventually discovered by the ''khalasar'' of [[Jhaqo|Khal Jhaqo]].{{Ref|aDwD|71}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|"I am the blood of the dragon" {{Ref|aGoT|11}}}}

{{Quote|"If I look back I am lost" {{Ref|aGoT|72}}}}

==Quotes about Daenerys==
{{Quote|"The Blood of [[Aegon I|Aegon the Dragon]] flows in her veins" {{Ref|aDwD|5}}}} - [[Illyrio Mopatis]]

{{Quote|"Daenerys Targaryen is no maid, however. She is the widow of a [[Khal Drogo|Dothraki khal]], a mother of dragons and a sacker of cities, [[Aegon the Conqueror]] with teats..." {{Ref|aDwD|22}}}} - [[Tyrion Lannister]]

{{Quote|"I know she is proud. How not? What is left to her but pride? I know she is strong. How not? The Dothraki despise weakness. If Daenaerys had been weak, she would have perished with [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]]. I know she is fierce. [[Astapor]], [[Yunkai]] and [[Meereen]] are proof enough of that. She has survived assassins and conspiracies and fell sorceries, grieved for a brother and a husband and a son, tro the cities of the slavers to dust beneath her dainty sandaled feet" {{Ref|aDwD|22}}}} - Tyrion Lannister

==Family==
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==References and Notes==
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Faith of the Seven

2012-12-14T10:25:09Z

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[[file:Faith by thegryph.jpg|thumb|350px|The Faith, Artwork by Nicole Cardiff ©]]
[[File:Faith seven aspects.jpg|thumb|350px|The faith seven aspects of god, Seven pointed star in the middle]]
[[File:The Seven by guad.jpg|thumb|350px|The faith seven aspects of god, Artrork by Guad ©]]

The '''Faith of the Seven''' is the dominant religion of the Seven Kingdoms, and is often simply referred to as "the Faith". The only parts of [[Westeros]] where the Faith is not widespread is in the [[North]] and the [[Iron Islands]], where the practice of the [[Old Gods]] and the [[Drowned God]] are still strong.

==The Seven==
The Faith worships the Seven, a single deity with seven aspects or faces, each representing a different virtue. Worshipers pray to specific aspects of the Seven for help and guidance depending on their need. The aspects are:

* '''Father''', or the Father Above, representing judgment. He is depicted as a bearded man who carries scales, and is prayed to for justice.
* '''Mother''', or the Mother Above, representing motherhood and nurturing. She is prayed to for fertility or compassion, and is depicted as smiling with love, embodying the concept of mercy.
* '''Warrior''', representing strength in battle. He is prayed to for courage and victory. He carries a sword.
* '''Maiden''', representing innocence and chastity. She is usually prayed to to protect a maiden's virtue.
* '''Smith''', representing crafts and labor. He is usually prayed to when work needs to be done, for strength. He carries a hammer.
* '''Crone''', representing wisdom. She carries a lantern and is prayed to for guidance.
* '''Stranger'''. An exception to the other aspects, the Stranger represents death and the unknown. Worshipers rarely seek favor from the Stranger, but outcasts sometimes associate themselves with this god.

==Practices==
The Faith of the Seven is the offical religion of the Seven Kingdoms and is heavily integrated into its [[Law and Justice|laws]] and culture. The Faith has a great many moral teachings. It frowns on gambling, preaches against bastardy, and curses things like incest and [[kinslaying]]. One of the central holy texts of the Faith is ''[[Seven-Pointed Star|The Seven-Pointed Star]]'', which is divided into gospel-like sections, such as the ''Maiden's Book,'' also called ''The Book of the Maiden.'' Presumably, each of the Seven has his or her own book. [[Maiden, Mother, and Crone]] is a song about the females of the seven. It was sung by [[Hamish|Hamish the Harper]] at the wedding of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Tyrion</ref>

During [[w:Trial by combat|trials by combat]], the Seven are expected to intervene on the side of the just combatant. In order to become a knight, a squire must spend a nightlong vigil in a sept and become anointed in the name of the Seven. For this reason, there are few knights in areas where the Faith is not kept, such as the [[North]].

The number seven is considered holy to the Faith. It holds that there are seven hells as well as seven faces. Seven constellations in the sky are considered as sacred, and even grace is taught to have seven aspects. The number seven is used to invest rituals or objects with a holy significance. Adherents of the Faith use seven-pointed stars, crystal prisms, and rainbows as icons of the religion. Rites of worship heavily involve the use of light and crystals to represent the seven-in-one god.

The places of worship of the Seven are called "septs", and every sept houses representational art portraying each of the seven aspects. In rural septs, they may merely be carved masks or simple charcoal drawings on a wall, while in wealthy septs, they may be statutes inlaid with precious metals and stones. Worshipers light candles before the altars of the symbolizing each of the seven aspects. Ceremonies are lead by the highest ranking male member of the clergy, and hymns are often sung. In the naming of a child, seven oils are used to anoint the infant. Weddings are conducted standing between the altars of the Father and the Mother. Rites of worship held in rich areas and during special occasions can feature embellishments such as choirs of seventy-seven septas.

==Titles and Roles==
[[Image:HighSepton.jpg|thumb|250px|High Septon by Amoka©]]
Priests in the Faith of the Seven are known as the godsworn: "septons: if male, "septas" if female, primary servants of the Seven serving in a capacity similar to priests and priestesses of other religions. The septons and septas follow a system of vows, in serving the various orders devoted to aspect of the Seven.

===Leadership===
:{{Main|High Septon|Most Devout}}

The Faith is ruled by a council of the highest ranking septons and septas, called the [[Most Devout]]. The Most Devout are led by the [[High Septon]], who dwells at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] in the city of [[King's Landing]]. Whilst the High Septon is usually elected from among the Most Devout, this is not a requirement, as non-members of the Most Devout have been raised to the office in the past.

===Septons===
[[File:Tully Septon.jpg| A septon of [[House Tully]] - Fantasy Flight Games ©|thumb|350px|right]]
Male clergy of the Faith are called "septons," and there are various orders of devotion amongst them, each concentrating their devotion on one aspect of the Seven. For example, there are septons sworn the Smith, and they wear small metal hammers on a thong around their necks. Monastic orders of septons can live in '[[w:monastery|septries]]' (plural of 'septry'), self sustaining enclaves of sworn brothers who are called "Brown Brothers." Septons without a sept wander the countryside ministering to the smallfolk in exchange for food and shelter. They are sometimes disparaged as "begging brothers", and they wear a small metal bowl around their necks.
The figurehead of the Faith is known as the [[High Septon]].

===Septas===
Female clergy are called "septas", and there are various orders of devotion amongst them. There are orders of septas, called white, grey or blue septas, but it is unrevealed to which aspect of the deity each of them is devoted. There are convents of septas called 'motherhouses,' including a large one in Oldtown. Septas often serve as [[w:governess|governesses]] in the households of the high nobility. A trial of a woman conducted by the Faith will have septas sitting among the seven judges. High ranking septas are counted as members of the "Most Devout", revealing that they have a voice in the selection of a High Septon.

==Orders==
===Silent Sisters===
'''Silent Sisters''', is a separate order of women sworn to the service of the Stranger, who have taken the vows of chastity and silence. They handle the bodies of the dead, preparing them for funerals. They are not regarded as septas. Silent Sisters are sometimes referred to as 'Wives of the Stranger.' They clothe themselves in grey and keep their faces cowled except for their eyes.{{Ref|aCoK|39}}

Silent sisters handling the bodies of the dead, include removing bowels and organs, as well as drain blood, from corpses. They may also stuff the body with fragrant herbs and salts to preserve it and hide the smell of decomposition.

===Faith Militant===
:{{See also|Warrior's Sons|Poor Fellows}}

Two military orders, collectively known as the Faith Militant, have existed at times in its history:
* "[[Warrior's Sons]]", are an order of [[knight]]s who have renounced their lands and possessions to fight for the Seven. They wear inlaid silver armor over hair shirts, rainbow cloaks, and swords with star-shaped crystals in their pommels. They developed a reputation for fanaticism and implacable hatred for enemies of the Faith. They are the "sword" of the Sword and Stars.
* "[[Poor Fellows]]", are a more humble order for commoners and even women. Acting as a militant counterpart to begging brothers, Poor Fellows wander the realm and escort pilgrims between septs. They are lightly-armed footmen, who carry whatever weapons they can make or find, often axes or cudgels, and wear star badges, red on white. They are the "stars" of the Sword and Stars.

Historically, the orders made trouble for the nobles and royalty of the Seven Kingdoms and were brutally repressed by [[Maegor I|Maegor the Cruel]], who put a bounty on the heads of the members of the orders, a gold dragon for any scalp of a Warrior's Son and a silver stag for the scalp of a Poor Fellow, ultimately disbanding the orders and forbade holy men from ever taking up arms again until they were reinstated in the aftermath of the [[War of the Five Kings]] by Queen Regent, [[Cersei Lannister]].{{Ref|aFfC|28}}

===Begging Brothers===
Godsworn who choose to wander. They are clad in undyed brown robes, beg for alms and grant blessings to the faithful. They roam the roads of Westeros and preach.

===Contemplative Brothers===
They live and work in a monastic community known as a septry. The members of the septry often take a vow of silence. The septry is headed by the Elder Brother, who is often the only one who may speak at all times. The Elder Brother is assisted in running the septry by proctors. The brothers engage in contemplation, prayer and silence. The brother wear brown-and-dun robes with wide bell sleeves and pointed cowls. One such septry is on the [[Quiet Isle]].

==History==

The faith of the Seven arose in the [[Hills of Andalos]] among the [[Andals]]. It is claimed that the Seven walked among the Hills of Andolos in human form. According to ''The Seven-Pointed Star'': The Father brought down seven stars from heaven and placed them on the brow of [[Hugor of the Hill]], the first king of the Andals, to form his crown and the Maid brought forth a girl supple an a willow with eyes like deep blue pools that Hugor his first wife, the Mother made her fertile, who bore him forty-four mighty sons as foretold by the Crone. The Warrior gave each son strength of arms and the Smith wrought each a suit of iron plate.{{ref|adwd|5}}

The Faith was brought to Westeros by the [[Andal]]s who [[Andal Invasion|invaded]] from the [[Essos]], more than six thousand years ago. where it largely supplanted the local worship of the [[Old Gods]]. The city of [[Oldtown]] became the center of the Faith, and the [[Starry Sept]] in the city served as the seat of the High Septon for a thousand years until the Targaryens came.

When [[Aegon I|Aegon the Conqueror]], invaded Westeros, he adopted the Seven and gained support of the High Septon, who proclaimed that the Faith Militant would not offer resistance to the Targaryen invasion. However, that changed upon Aegon's death and the passing of the Iron Throne to his son Aenys I. The Faith withdrew their allegiance and the Militant orders supported those [[lord]]s who opposed the Targaryens.

The resulting civil war raged through the reigns of [[Aenys I]] and Maegor the Cruel and into the start of the reign of [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys I]]. Maegor's brutal repression of the Faith caused tens of thousands of deaths. Eventually, Jaehaerys offered peace to the Faith and [[House Targaryen|House Targaryen's]] unwavering defense and support in return for the militant orders disbanding to which they agreed. Jaehaerys I appointed Septon [[Barth]] the [[Hand of the King]] and had forty years of peace and prosperity.

The High Septon and the Most Devout moved the center of the faith to the new capital of [[King's Landing]]. Upon the death of King [[Daeron I]], [[Baelor I]], the septon king assured the [[Iron Throne]] and built the Great Sept of Baelor atop [[Visenya's hill]]. Baelor decided not to re-arm the faith, as Baelor was a man of peace who believed the only weapon the faithful should have is prayer.During his reign he had a stonemason named as the [[High Septon]], a man that could carve stonework so beautifully that Baelor believed him to be the Smith in human form. While a fantastic stonecarver, the new High Septon could not read, write or recite any prayers. Rumor spread that Baelor's Hand had him poisoned to end the embarrassment to the realm. Baelor then raised a boy of eight years to High Septon, who Baelor claimed worked miracles, although the boy could not save the king's life on his deathbed.{{Ref|aFfC|28}} History says Baelor starved himself to death by prolonged fasting to cleanse himself of lust.{{Ref|aSoS|59}}

In the aftermath of the [[War of the Five Kings]], religious fervor in the Seven Kingdoms saw an increase. Many pilgrims and refugees, often called "sparrows", took up the badges and arms of Poor Fellows to protect themselves and other homeless victims of the war. Groups of Poor Fellows took to guarding the Great Sept of Baelor and serving particularly pious nobles. Though common-born, the Poor Fellows showed no respect for secular rank or social position. During her reign as Queen Regent, [[Cersei Lannister]] officially reinstated both orders of the Faith Militant as a concession to the new High Septon. Many knights, including Cersei's own cousin [[Lancel Lannister]], joined the reformed Warrior's Sons in the aftermath.

==References and Notes==
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Kinslaying

2012-12-14T09:58:52Z

Opheliac: Not particularly remarkable. That's the usual punishment for any murder

'''Kinslaying''' is a great taboo in [[Westeros]]. When a member of family kills a relation he/she is dubbed a '''Kinslayer'''. Any individual who slays a member of their own family is believed to be cursed forever in the sight of gods and men. {{Ref|aCoK|44}} Many Lords and [[smallfolk]] believe this and thus those who slay their own blood are usually looked down upon or shunned. There is a saying...

{{Quote|''"Old Gods or New, it makes no matter, No man is so accursed as the Kinslayer"'' {{Ref|aSoS|20}}. }}

==People accused or suspected of kinslaying==

* '''[[Tyrion Lannister]]''': accused of the murder of his nephew, King [[Joffrey I]], of which he's actually innocent. Also held responsible for the murder of his own father, [[Tywin Lannister]], of which he is actually guilty.
* '''[[Gregor Clegane]]''': is rumored to have murdered his own father and sister.
* '''[[Ramsay Bolton]]''': his own father, [[Roose Bolton]], suspects he poisoned his half-brother [[Domeric Bolton|Domeric]], Roose's trueborn son.
* '''[[Stannis Baratheon]]''': for killing his brother [[Renly Baratheon]] with a shadow assassin (although it could have been [[Melisandre]] who is solely responsible for Renly's murder, as Stannis has consistently denied knowledge of it). When the shade of [[Renly Baratheon]] appears during the [[Battle of the Blackwater]] - actually Ser [[Garlan Tyrell]] wearing the dead Renly's armor - many men believe that the ghost of Renly returned to get revenge on his kinslaying brother.
* '''[[Craster]]''': for sacrificing his male children to the [[Others]].
* '''[[Robb Stark]]''': when preparing to execute [[Rickard Karstark]], per [[Eddard Stark]]'s custom that the man who passes the sentence should also swing the sword, Karstark calls Robb a kinslayer due to the (distant) blood ties between [[House Stark|Starks]] and [[House Karstark|Karstarks]].
*'''[[Euron Greyjoy]]''': is suspected of hiring an assassin, probably a [[Faceless Man]], to kill his older brother [[Balon Greyjoy]].
* '''[[Harlan Hunter]]''': according to [[Petyr Baelish]], Harlan murdered his own father [[Eon Hunter]] and is also planning on murdering his elder brother [[Gilwood Hunter]].
* '''[[Gilwood Hunter]]''': believed to have murdered his own father [[Eon Hunter]]; but see above.
* '''[[Theon Greyjoy]]''': named a kinslayer by some for his supposed murder of [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark]], as he was their father's ward, although they are not his blood kin.

==Historical Kinslayers or suspected of Kinslaying==
[[File:32x32 Brynden Rivers.png]]'''[[Brynden Rivers]]''': Was called a Kinslayer when he killed his half-brother [[Daemon Blackfyre]] during the [[Battle of the Redgrass Field]]. 
{{COA|Blackfyre|small}}'''[[Maelys Blackfyre]]''': Was called a kinslayer because he supposedly consumed his own twin in the womb. 
[[File:32x32 Maekar Targaryen.png]]'''[[Maekar I Targaryen]]''': Was called a kinslayer when he slew his own brother [[Baelor Targaryen|Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen]] (although it was an accident). 
{{COA|Targaryen|small}}'''[[Viserys II]]''': Was suspected of poisoning his own nephew [[Baelor I|Baelor the Blessed]]. Though the evidence on this is dubious and it appears most likely that Viserys was innocent of this charge. 
{{COA|Blackfyre|small}}'''[[Aegon II|King Aegon II]]''': For feeding his half sister [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] to his [[Dragon|dragon]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. 
[[File:32x32 Kingsguard.png]] Ser''' [[Erryk]]''': For slaying his twin brother Ser '''[[Arryk]]''' during the [[Dance of the Dragons]], both died by each others swords. 
[[File:32x32 Kingsguard.png]] Ser''' [[Arryk]]''': For slaying his twin brother Ser '''[[Erryk]]''' during the [[Dance of the Dragons]], both died by each others swords. 
{{COA|Stark|small}} '''Lord Stark''' (grandson of [[Brandon Stark (the daughterless)|Brandon the Daughterless]]): Slew [[Bael]] the Bard, the [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]], ignorant that he was his actual father. 

==See also==
[[Customs]] for additional information on customs and traditions of Westeros.

==References and Notes==
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Ramsay Snow

2012-12-06T13:13:10Z

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| Alias = Ramsay Snow The Bastard of Bolton The Bastard of the Dreadfort Reek Red Helm Lord Snow{{Ref|aDwD|32}}
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'''Ramsay Bolton''' is the legitimated [[bastardy|bastard]] son of Lord [[Roose Bolton]]. Originally named '''Ramsay Snow''', he was known as the '''Bastard of Bolton''' and the '''Bastard of the Dreadfort'''. Ramsay considers himself a true Bolton despite his birth{{ref|aCoK|16}} and is highly resentful of his baseborn status, referring to himself proudly as the trueborn scion of the [[Dreadfort]] and violently correcting those who refer to him otherwise.

Ramsay has a group of men at arms who stand high in his favor and follow him loyally, although their true allegiance (unknown to Ramsay) lies with Lord Roose. They are called the "[[Bastard Boys]]," though never within their or Ramsay's hearing, and are just as depraved as Ramsay. Ramsay's personal steed is named [[Blood]].

==Appearance and Personality==
He is an ugly man. Even splendorous garb cannot disguise this fact. He is big boned and slope shouldered, with a fleshiness to him that suggests that later in life he will turn to fat. His skin is pink and blotchy, his nose broad, his mouth small, his hair long and dark and dry.{{ref|aCoK|35}}{{Ref|aDwD|12}} His lips are wide and meaty, wormy looking, but the thing that men notice most about him are his eyes. He has his lord father’s eyes – small, close-set and queerly pale. ''Ghost grey'' some men call the shade, but in truth his eyes are all but colourless, like two chips of dirty ice. He smiles a wet lipped smile. {{Ref|aDwD|12}} He sometimes wears a garnet cut in the shape of a drop of blood in his right ear.

Ramsay is a sadist; he is cruel, savage and wild, taking delight in torturing others. He is quite fond of the old [[House Bolton|Bolton]] custom of flaying their enemies alive.

He is a capable manipulator and possesses a low cold cunning, particularly good at thinking on his feet, though less savvy when it comes to long term consequences and intricate politics. Ramsay openly enjoys abusive and sick practices such as having young women stripped naked and released into the Bolton forests, before hunting them with a pack of [[Hunting Hounds of Ramsay Bolton|feral dogs]]. He gives a quick death to women who give him good sport (after raping them first), then flays their corpses. He likes to name his dogs after the women he enjoys most to "honor" them. The women who don't give him good sport are raped and then flayed alive. All the skins of his kills are brought back with him to the Dreadfort as gruesome trophies. The bodies of the woman are fed to his dogs.

His father chides him for his ''"amusements"'', and encourages Ramsay to incorporate his creed of ''"a peaceful land, a quiet people"'' {{Ref|aDwD|32}} into his own, if Ramsay ever hopes to rule. Roose states that Ramsay is fearless which is a bad thing, as fear will keep a man alive in this world of treachery.

Ramsay, though savage in battle, was never officially taught at arms. His tutor in martial prowess was [[Reek]], his serving man, who had never received any sword training himself. Ramsay's swordsmanship style is vicious and highly aggressive, wielding his sword as if it were a butcher's cleaver.

==History==
Ramsay is the product of rape between Roose Bolton and a miller's wife. While hunting, Roose saw the miller's wife and decided to illicitly practice the banned tradition of the '[[First Night]],' wherein a lord had the right to bed the commoner's bride. He hanged the miller under a tree (for not informing his Lord of the new marriage) and raped the man's bride beneath his swaying body. A year later the woman arrived at the [[Dreadfort]] with the newborn Ramsay. Roose nearly killed her and the babe, but when he saw the child had his eyes, the taboo of [[Kinslaying|kinslaying]] stayed his hand. The woman claimed her husband's brother stole the mill and cast her out. Roose angered by this had the man's tongue removed so he would spread no tales to Roose's liege Lord [[Rickard Stark]]. Roose then gave the woman the mill along with a pig, several chicks and a bag of stars every year on the condition that she never reveal to Ramsay the truth about who his father was.

Ramsay's mother arrived a dozen years later claiming she needed help in raising Ramsay, who grew up wild and unruly. Roose sent Ramsay a servant known as "[[Reek]]." Reek, despite taking constant washes, always smelled bad due to some "unknown birth condition" that caused his skin to reek (thus his nickname). Giving him to Ramsay and his mother was actually a cruel jest by Roose, but Ramsay and Reek grew inseparable. Roose would later reflect on whether Ramsay had "corrupted" Reek or whether Reek had corrupted Ramsay, though Reek would follow Ramsay's orders quite faithfully; Ramsay mentioned once that Reek "knew better" than to deny him.

Despite Roose's instruction to Ramsay's mother, either she or Reek later informed him of his true parentage. Roose believes that both Reek and Ramsay's mother were urging Ramsay on, and constantly reminding the increasingly violent bastard of his "rights."

While most bastards would content themselves with their lot in life, Ramsay had larger ambitions. Roose's elder (and trueborn) son [[Domeric Bolton|Domeric]] attempted to forge a sibling connection with his half-brother Ramsay, though Ramsay swiftly went about disposing of him with poison, thus robbing Roose of his heir and becoming a kinslayer. Ramsay earned the enmity of [[House Dustin]] in the process, whose [[Barbrey Ryswell|lady]] was fond of Domeric. Two years prior to the beginning of the [[War of the Five Kings]], Roose Bolton brought Ramsay to the Dreadfort and made him his heir as Roose had no other sons (trueborn or otherwise).{{ref|aCoK|16}} Ramsay doubtless learned to read and write while there. {{ref|aCoK|56}}

Roose says to Theon that Ramsay does not have any secrets. Ramsay's men, [[Sour Alyn]], [[Luton]], [[Skinner]], and the rest are not truly his men {{Ref|aDwD|32}} they are Roose’s and spy on Ramsay. Whether Ramsay realizes this is not known.

==Recent Events==

===A Clash of Kings===
While his father is away at war, Ramsay begins to amass troops at the Dreadfort.{{ref|aCoK|16}} When he receives news that the neighboring lands of [[House Hornwood]] had lost both their [[Halys Hornwood|lord]] and his [[Daryn Hornwood|heir]], he attacks, taking the [[Hornwood]] keep and forcing the widowed [[Donella Manderly|Lady Hornwood]] to marry him.{{ref|aCoK|28}} He rapes her, forces her to sign a document proclaiming him Lord of Hornwood then locks her in a tower without food, where she starves to death after eating some of her fingers.{{ref|aCoK|35}}

Ramsay is feared throughout the North, and quickly gained infamy after the outbreak of the [[War of the Five Kings]]. He callously practices rape, murder, and other sick indulgences around the lands adjacent to the [[Dreadfort]]. Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] attempted to put an end to his atrocities after Ramsay had forced himself upon Lady Hornwood; though quick thinking on Ramsay's part allowed him to evade death, his necrophiliac accomplice and serving man [[Reek]] taking the fall for him.

Rodrik's party comes across Ramsay shortly after he had raped and killed a peasant girl and his companion [[Reek]] had raped the corpse. Ramsay is able to survive by switching clothes with Reek, who is killed in his place. Rodrik yearned to put ''"Reek"'' to death too but he needed him alive as he was a witness to many of Ramsay's crimes, so Ramsay narrowly escaped death due to his cunning and willingness to sacrifice others for his own ends.

Ramsay is taken as a prisoner to [[Winterfell]] in the guise of Reek. After [[Theon Greyjoy]] [[Battle of Winterfell|captures Winterfell]], Ramsay exchanges a vow of service to Theon for his release.{{ref|aCoK|46}} He quickly becomes one of Theon's more (seemingly) trustworthy attendants, assisting Theon on his hunt to bring the escaped [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon Stark]] back to Winterfell. He orchestrates Theon's cover-up of the Stark boys' escape by killing two peasant boys of an age with the Starks, and then flaying the corpses to avoid recognition. Theon presents their flayed corpses as the Starks, then has their heads mounted on spikes over the castle walls, Ramsay then (with Theon's knowledge) kills the three ironmen ([[Gelmarr]], [[Aggar]] and [[Gynir]]) who knew the truth about the bodies in order to keep the secret more secure, Theon used the Winterfell kennelmaster [[Farlen]] as a scapegoat and had him executed for the murders. Theon contemplated killing "Reek" too but knowing he could read and write (which surprised Theon) thought the better of it, fearing he had written and hidden an account of the truth.

The tide soon turns against Theon, however, when [[Dagmer|Dagmer Cleftjaw]]'s assault is broken and the Northmen, enraged at Theon's duplicity and supposed murder of the young Stark children, march on Winterfell to liberate it. Unwilling to abandon the castle, though harboring few delusions about how likely a victory is, Theon and the few Ironmen loyal to him prepare to make their final stand. Ramsay offers to help Theon by taking a large sum of money to the Dreadfort and returning with much-needed reinforcements. Theon reluctantly agrees. {{ref|aCoK|56}}

After consulting with his father, Ramsay and his forces march to Winterfell just as Ser [[Rodrik Cassel|Rodrik Cassel]] and his host move to greet them. Ramsay swaps his serving man's garb for a full set of armor complete with a red helmet, and meets with Rodrik. As the castellan offers him his hand in friendship, however, Ramsay slices Cassel's arm off and leads his forces in a rampage through the stunned Northmen's ranks. Ramsay then rides to Winterfell's gates, and presents the corpses of Ser Rodrik, [[Leobald Tallhart]] and [[Cley Cerwyn]] to an onlooking Theon as a sign of his loyalty. Theon opens the gates and meets with Ramsay himself, who removes his red helmet and reveals his true identity. He tells Theon that he would much enjoy the use of his bed-warmer [[Kyra]], and knocks him to the floor when Theon protests. Ramsay carries out a great [[sack of Winterfell]], murdering many of its inhabitants in cold blood, slaughtering the remaining Ironmen, and capturing Theon in the process.

===A Storm of Swords===
Ramsay keeps Theon at the Dreadfort, where he reportedly flays him. He sends a small piece of his skin to [[Robb Stark]] as a gift, to show vengeance is being exacted for [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]]'s "murder."

After the [[Red Wedding]] [[House Bolton]] is rewarded for their service to the [[Lannister]]s, with Roose named [[Warden of the North]] and Ramsay being given a girl posing as [[Arya Stark]] ([[Jeyne Poole]]); this gives Ramsay a claim to become Lord of [[Winterfell]]. Also they receive a decree of legitimization from King [[Tommen I]], making Ramsay an official Bolton instead of a Snow.

===A Feast for Crows===
Ramsay is reportedly gathering an army to march south to attack the [[Ironborn]]-occupied [[Moat Cailin]] from the rear.

===A Dance with Dragons===
[[File:SirHeartsalot_Boltons_Reek.jpg‎|[[Roose Bolton]],Ramsay Snow and [[Theon Greyjoy|Reek]] - Sir-Heartsalot ©|thumb|300px|right]]
Ramsay forces [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] to take on the role of ''[[Reek]]'', his slain serving man, never allowing Theon to bathe and covering him in excrement. Ramsay also removes the skin on several of Theon's toes and fingers, leaving him in agony for days before removing the joints. Ramsay also broke off several of Theons teeth as Ramsay hated Greyjoy's smile. It is also implied that Ramsay castrates Theon. Ramsay makes [[Walder Frey (Little)|Little Walder Frey]] and [[Walder Frey (Big)|Big Walder Frey]] his squires.{{ref|aDwD|12}}

Ramsay captures Moat Cailin from the Ironborn by sending Theon in as an envoy. Ramsay promises the Ironborn, (who were sick and starved), food and safe passage if they surrender.{{ref|aDwD|20|pp 253-263}} When they do surrender, Ramsay has all of them, bar his pet Theon, flayed alive and displays their skinless bodies on poles along the road by Moat Cailin. Roose is displeased by Ramsay's behavior, stating that he needs to be more discreet with his practices as his infamous exploits are now well known throughout the [[North]].

Ramsay weds [[Jeyne Poole]], with only himself, his father and Theon knowing the girl was not [[Arya Stark]], and repeatedly abuses her while Theon watches.{{ref|aDwD|37}} Jeyne and Theon, however, are rescued and freed by [[Mance Rayder]], whom [[Jon Snow]] sent to rescue his "sister" when he heard of the wedding.{{ref|aDwD|46|pp 616-617}}{{ref|aDwD|51|pp 673-686}} Although Jeyne and Theon escape, Mance is captured by Ramsay. Ramsay sends Jon a raven with a [[Bastard Letter|message]] that he has Mance, has defeated the northern army and killed [[Stannis Baratheon|King Stannis]] in [[Siege of Winterfell|battle]] and claims he now possesses Stannis's sword. He also states that he wants his [[Jeyne Poole|bride]] back as well, as [[Selyse Florent]], [[Shireen Baratheon]], [[Melisandre]], [[Val]], the '[[wildling prince]]' (actually the son of [[Gilly]], who had taken the true Wildling Prince with her per Lord Commander Snow's instructions) and his [[Theon Greyjoy|Reek]], and will come for Jon if he does not give him what he wants.{{ref|aDwD|69|pp 907-908}}

Which parts of the letter's contents are true and which are false remains unknown.

===The Winds of Winter===
Ramsay and several of his "[[Bastard Boys]]" leave [[Winterfell]] to fetch his [[Jeyne Poole|escaped bride]] back.<ref>[http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html ''The Winds of Winter'', Theon's sample chapter], made available on GRRM's website as of Dec 28th, 2011</ref>

==Quotes==
{{Quote|''"All you have I gave you. You would do well to remember that, bastard".'' {{Ref|aDwD|32}}}} – [[Roose Bolton]] to Ramsay.

{{Quote|''"You must be more discreet".'' {{Ref|aDwD|32}}}} – [[Roose Bolton]] to Ramsay

==Quotes about Ramsay==
{{Quote|''"The [[House Bolton|Boltons]] have always been as cruel as they are cunning, but this one seems a beast in human skin"''.{{ref|aDwD|29}}}} - [[Robett Glover]]

{{Quote|''"The boy is a sly creature by all accounts, and he has a servant who is almost as cruel as he is. [[Reek]], they call the man. Its said he never bathes. They hunt together, the bastard and this Reek, and not for deer. I've heard tales, things I can scarce believe, even of a Bolton. And now that my [[Halys Hornwood|lord husband]] and [[Daryn Hornwood|sweet son]] have gone to the gods, the bastard looks at my lands hungrily"''.{{ref|aCoK|16}}}} - [[Donella Manderly|Lady Donella Hornwood]] to [[Rodrik Cassel]]

{{Quote|''"He won't ever be my lord! He made [[Donella Manderly|Lady Hornwood]] marry him, then shut her in a dungeon and made her eat her fingers"''.{{Ref|aDwD|19}}}} - [[Wylla Manderly]].

{{Quote|''"[[Roose Bolton]]'s cold and cunning, aye, but a man can deal with Roose. We've all known worse. But this bastard son of his...they say he's mad and cruel, a monster"''.{{Ref|aDwD|19}}}} - A Knight of [[House Manderly]].

{{Quote|''"The evil is in his blood, he is a bastard born of rape. A Snow, no matter what the [[Tommen I|boy king]] says"''.{{ref|aDwD|29}}}} - [[Robett Glover]]

==Family==
{{Template:Bolton_tree}}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}
{{EnWP|House Bolton}}

[[Category:Nobles|Bolton, Ramsay]]
[[Category:Castellans|Bolton, Ramsay]]
[[Category:Bastards|Bolton, Ramsay]]
[[Category:Characters from the North|Bolton, Ramsay]]
[[Category:House Bolton]]
[[Category:Kinslayers|Bolton, Ramsay]]

[[fr:Ramsay Snow]]
[[zh:拉姆斯·雪诺]][[ru:Рамси Болтон]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T15:05:03Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probable pronunciations based on extrapolation from canonical pronunciations or from real-world sources.
===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kæliɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|GRRM, GoT
|[{{IPA|'kætlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɜ:si}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɹeɪgɑɹ}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Sansa'''
|GRRM GoT
|[{{IPA|sɔːnsə}}] variously [{{IPA|'sænsə}}], [{{IPA|'sænzə}}] or [{{IPA|'sɑːnsə}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'taɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛːrɪs}}])
|-
|'''Xaro Xhoan Daxos'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'zaːrəʊ 'zəʊ.æn 'dɒksɒs}}]
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstəɹos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'liːsiː}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sɝː}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T14:58:02Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probable pronunciations based on extrapolation from canonical pronunciations or from real-world sources.
===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kæliɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|GRRM, GoT
|[{{IPA|'kætlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɜ:si}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Sansa'''
|GRRM GoT
|[{{IPA|sɔːnsə}}] variously [{{IPA|'sænsə}}], [{{IPA|'sænzə}}] or [{{IPA|'sɑːnsə}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'taɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Xaro Xhoan Daxos'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'zaːrəʊ 'zəʊ.æn 'dɒksɒs}}]
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sɜ:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T14:56:19Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probable pronunciations based on extrapolation from canonical pronunciations or from real-world sources.
===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kæliɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|GRRM, GoT
|[{{IPA|'kætlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɜ:si}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Sansa'''
|GRRM GoT
|[{{IPA|sɔːnsə}}] variously [{{IPA|'sænsə}}], [{{IPA|'sænzə}}] or [{{IPA|'sɑːnsə}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'taɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Xaro Xhoan Daxos'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'zaːrəʊ 'zəʊ.æn 'dɒksɒs}}]
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Valar Morghulis (TV)

2012-11-29T12:02:20Z

Opheliac:

{{Infobox HBO season 2
|episode_title = Valar Morghulis
|episode_number = 10
|image =
|airdate = June 3, 2012
|writter = [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] & [[w:D.B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]]
|director = [[w:Alan Taylor (director)|Alan Taylor]]
}}

"'''Valar Morghulis'''" is the name of the tenth and last episode of the second season of the [[w:HBO|HBO]] [[w:medieval fantasy|medieval fantasy]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]''. It is the sixth episode of the season to have been written by series co-creators [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] and [[w:D. B. Weiss|D. B. Weiss]], and is directed by [[w:Alan Taylor (director)|Alan Taylor]], his fourth episode of the season. It is 70 minutes long<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.directv.com/2012/05/28/what-to-watch-this-week-may-28-june-3/|title=What to Watch This Week: May 28-June 3|date=28 May 2012|accessdate=28 May 2012|publisher=DirectTV|quote=In the special 70-minute second season finale...}}</ref> and first aired on 3 June 2012.

"[[Valar Morghulis]]" is a [[High Valyrian]] expression meaning "all men must die", it is a password for the [[Faceless Men]].

==Plot==
===In King's Landing===
After the victory over Lord [[Stannis Baratheon]] in the Battle of Blackwater, King [[Joffrey]] ([[w:Jack Gleeson|Jack Gleeson]]) gives Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]([[w:Charles Dance|Charles Dance]]), his grandfather, the title of Savior of [[King's Landing]] for his help in the Battle of Blackwater Bay and formally names him [[Hand of the King]]. For uniting the Houses of Tyrell and Lannister, the alliance which caused the victory, Lord [[Petyr Baelish]] ([[w:Aidan Gillen|Aidan Gillen]]) is given the Castle of [[Harrenhal]]. Lady [[Margaery Tyrell]] ([[w:Natalie Dormer|Natalie Dormer]]) asks for the King's hand in marriage, and though Joffrey insists he is bound by oath to [[Sansa Stark]] ([[w:Sophie Turner (actress)|Sophie Turner]]), Queen Regent [[Cersei]] ([[w:Lena Headey|Lena Headey]]) and her subject Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] ([[w:Julian Glover|Julian Glover]]) argue that the Gods will allow him to reject the oath on grounds of Eddard Stark's treason. Sansa appears elated to be rid of Joffrey, but Baelish warns her that she is still in danger while she is in King's Landing. He offers to scheme to see her home safely. Lord [[Varys]] ([[w:Conleth Hill|Conleth Hill]]) works to undermine Baelish's successes and plots to turn his associate, the prostitute [[Ros]] ([[w:Esme Bianco|Esme Bianco]]), against him.

Meanwhile, a scarred [[Tyrion Lannister]] ([[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]]) wakes from the injuries that he received from the attempt on his life during the battle. With the arrival of Lord Tywin, he has been removed from the position of Hand of the King and is left powerless and without allies, except for his squire, [[Podrick Payne]] (Daniel Portman). He is consoled by his concubine, [[Shae]] ([[w:Sibel Kekilli|Sibel Kekilli]]), who remains loyal and tries to convince Tyrion to leave King's Landing for Pentos with her. Lord Varys informs Tyrion that the Queen was behind the attempt on his life and says that he knows Tyrion to have been the true hero of the battle, even though he will receive no official credit. Despite his fall from power, Tyrion refuses to leave King's Landing, saying that he has finally found a role he both excels at and enjoys.

===At Dragonstone===
In a rage over his unexpected defeat at the Battle of Blackwater, Lord [[Stannis Baratheon]] ([[w:Stephen Dillane|Stephen Dillane]]) blames his Red Priestess [[Melisandre]] ([[w:Carice van Houten|Carice van Houten]]) for goading him into war with promises of victory and attempts to strangle her. He relents only after Melisandre makes him truly comprehend his involvement in the death of his brother Lord [[Renly Baratheon]]. After informing Stannis that he will betray all that he has known in his quest to be King, Melisandre leads Stannis over to a burning bowl of coal and has them together observe the dancing fire. As Stannis watches the flames, he seems to be struck by divine visions from the [[Lord of Light]].

===In the Westerlands===
King [[Robb]] ([[w:Richard Madden|Richard Madden]]) confides to his mother, [[Catelyn]], ([[w:Michelle Fairley|Michelle Fairley]]) that he is in love with Lady [[Talisa]] ([[w:Oona Castilla Chaplin|Oona Chaplin]]) and will not proceed with the arranged marriage to one of [[Lord Walder Frey]]'s daughters. Despite Catelyn's warning that breaking his oath with Lord Frey is reckless, Robb marries Talisa in private. Meanwhile, Catelyn's knight [[Brienne]] ([[w:Gwendoline Christie|Gwendoline Christie]]) continues in her mission to escort the prisoner [[Jaime Lannister]] ([[w:Nikolaj Coster-Waldau|Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) to King's Landing, in exchange for Sansa and Arya Stark. They happen upon the corpses of three women lynched by Stark patrolmen, who soon arrive and discover that Brienne's prisoner is the wanted Kingslayer himself. Brienne slays them after they are discovered, avenging the three women, whom Brienne then buries. When Jaime expresses his surprise, Brienne reminds him that she does not serve [[House Stark]] - she serves Lady Catelyn.

===At Winterfell===
With Winterfell under siege and facing defeat, [[Theon Greyjoy]] ([[w:Alfie Allen|Alfie Allen]]) rejects the advice of Maester [[Luwin]] ([[w:Donald Sumpter|Donald Sumpter]]) to abandon the castle and flee to the [[Night's Watch]], and decides to fight to the death with his men. However, during a rallying speech, Theon is knocked unconscious by [[Dagmer]] ([[w:Ralph Ineson|Ralph Ineson]]) and betrayed by his own men, who drag him off. Luwin, in an attempt to save Theon, is stabbed by Dagmer. [[Bran Stark]] ([[w:Isaac Hempstead-Wright|Isaac Hempstead-Wright]]) and his party emerge from hiding to find Winterfell sacked and Luwin dying in the [[Godswood]], where he declares his loyalty and love for the Starks before having [[Osha]] ([[w:Natalia Tena|Natalia Tena]]) perform a mercy killing on him, out of sight of Bran and Rickon. Bran and his group then escape the remains of [[Winterfell]], bound for the [[Wall]].

===At the Outskirts of Harrenhal===
[[Arya]] ([[w:Maisie Williams]]), along with her companions [[Gendry]] ([[w:Joe Dempsie|Joe Dempsie]]) and [[Hot Pie]] (Ben Hawkley), are fleeing from Harrenhal after their escape. They are surprised by the sudden appearance of the mysterious assassin [[Jaqen H'ghar]] ([[w:Tom Wlaschiha|Tom Wlaschiha]]), who helped them escape. Jaqen offers to take Arya with him to Braavos to train her in his abilities, and although tempted, Arya declines, intending to reunite with her family. Before departing, Jaqen hands Arya a special coin and the password "valar morghulis", which Arya may use to call him if she meets anyone from[[Braavos]]. Before departing, Jaqen turns to reveal he has changed his face, an ability of the "[[faceless men]]" he mentions to Arya.

===Across the Narrow Sea===

Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] ([[w:Iain Glen|Iain Glen]]) escorts [[Daenerys Targaryen]] ([[w:Emilia Clarke|Emilia Clarke]]) to the [[House of the Undying]], a stronghold where the warlock [[Pyat Pree]] ([[w:Ian Hanmore|Ian Hanmore]]) has her dragons held captive. The warlock's magical illusions squickly leave Jorah stranded outside, while Daenerys wanders about in the stronghold, at the mercy of the warlock's magic. Daenerys is struck with a vision of her entering a ruined version of the Red Keep's Great Hall in King's Landing while either snow or ash falls through the empty rafters. She is about to touch the Iron Throne, but she hears her dragons crying and continues. She then finds herself north of the wall, near Castle Black's gate into the Haunted Forest. She enters a Dothraki tent where she encounters her deceased husband Khal [[Drogo]] ([[w:Jason Momoa|Jason Momoa]]) and their stillborn son [[Rhaego]], both apparently alive and well. Though Drogo is elated to see his love and is unsure which of them is dreaming, Daenerys again leaves when she hears her dragons. She finds herself in an antechamber with her captive dragons chained to a pedestal. Pyat Pree appears and uses his magic to conjure chains and bind Daenerys with them. He explains that with the return of the dragons, magic itself has returned as well, which is why the warlocks kidnapped her dragons and intend to keep her prisoner as well: "[Our magic] is strongest in their presence," he says, "and they are strongest in yours." Daenerys then orders her dragons to breathe fire, killing Pyat Pree but leaving her unscathed. The chains then dissolve.

After escaping the House of the Undying, Daenerys, with her dragons, her remaining Dothraki contingent and Ser Jorah, finds [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos|Xaro]] ([[w:Nonso Anozie|Nonso Anozie]]), asleep in bed with [[Doreah]] ([[w:Roxanne McKee|Roxanne McKee]]), whom she now realizes had betrayed her, and takes them prisoner. Opening Xaro's vault, they find it empty, with Xaro's boasts of extreme wealth having been lies. Despite Xaro's and Doreah's pleas, Daenerys orders her followers to seal them in Xaro's vault. Daenerys proceeds to have her horde loot as much as they can from Xaro's house in order to buy a ship.

===Beyond the Wall===
Night's Watch Ranger [[Qhorin Halfhand]] (Simon Armstrong), still prisoner of the [[wildlings]], provokes a fight with fellow prisoner [[ Jon Snow]] ([[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]), with the apparent goal of convincing the wildlings that Jon has defected. Qhorin goads Jon into running him through by insulting the memories of his mother and of [[Ned Stark]]. After Qhorin is killed, the wildlings free a stunned Jon and introduce him to their massive wildling force, promising him a meeting with their King-Beyond-the-Wall, former Night's Watch Ranger [[Mance Rayder]].

Meanwhile, while on duty, [[wildlings]]men [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] ([[w:John Bradley-West|John Bradley]]), [[Grenn]] ([[w:Mark Stanley|Mark Stanley]]), and [[Edd Tollett|Edd]] (Ben Crompton) overhear a three-note horn call, which they recognize as a call that signifies White Walkers have been spotted. The others flee, leaving Sam behind. He is quickly surrounded by Wights (mutilated undead warriors raised from the remains of both wildlings and men of the Night's Watch) and a fearsome White Walker riding an undead horse. Apparently ignored by them, Sam (now isolated from his allies) watches in horror as the immense army of [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]] and [[Wights]] marches onward towards the Night's Watch encampment, shouting and screeching as the episode ends.

==Casting==
21 of 25 main cast members appear in this episode. [[Davos Seaworth]] ([[w:Liam Cunningham|Liam Cunningham]]), [[Jeor Mormont]] ([[w:James Cosmo|James Cosmo]]), [[Bronn]] ([[w:Jerome Flynn|Jerome Flynn]]), and [[Sandor Clegane]] ([[w:Rory McCann|Rory McCann]]) are not credited and do not appear. [[w:Jason Momoa|Jason Momoa]] makes an appearance as the deceased Khal [[Drogo]].

==External Links==
* [http://www.westeros.org/GoT/Episodes/Entry/Valar_Morghulis/ Westeros episode Review and Recap]
* {{IMDb episode|2112510}}
* [http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones/episodes/2/20-valar-morghulis/index.html "Valar Morghulis"] at [[w:HBO.com|HBO.com]]
==References and Notes==
{{References}}

{{EnWP|Valar Morghulis|small=yes}}
{{TV Series}}
[[Category:Game of Thrones (TV series)]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T11:45:44Z

Opheliac: /* Guidelines */ Pretty sure "re-acquiring themes" can't be what was meant

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probable pronunciations based on extrapolation from canonical pronunciations or from real-world sources.
===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kælɪɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|GRRM, GoT
|[{{IPA|'katlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sə:sɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Sansa'''
|GRRM GoT
|[{{IPA|sɔːnsə}}] variously [{{IPA|'sænsə}}], [{{IPA|'sænzə}}] or [{{IPA|'sɑːnsə}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'taɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Xaro Xhoan Daxos'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'zaːrəʊ 'zəʊ.æn 'dɒksɒs}}]
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T11:35:53Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probably the pronunciations based on re-acquiring themes.

===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kælɪɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|GRRM, GoT
|[{{IPA|'katlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sə:sɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Sansa'''
|GRRM GoT
|[{{IPA|sɔːnsə}}] variously [{{IPA|'sænsə}}], [{{IPA|'sænzə}}] or [{{IPA|'sɑːnsə}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'taɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Xaro Xhoan Daxos'''
|GoT
|[{{IPA|'zaːrəʊ 'zəʊ.æn 'dɒksɒs}}]
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T11:13:23Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probably the pronunciations based on re-acquiring themes.

===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kælɪɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'katlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sə:sɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
| (?:
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Sansa'''
|GRRM GoT
|[{{IPA|sɔːnsə}}] variously [{{IPA|'sænsə}}], [{{IPA|'sænzə}}] or [{{IPA|'sɑːnsə}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'taɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T10:56:29Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probably the pronunciations based on re-acquiring themes.

===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kælɪɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'katlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sə:sɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
| (?:
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'taɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T10:52:03Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probably the pronunciations based on re-acquiring themes.

===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] [{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kælɪɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'katlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sə:sɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
| (?:
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'tʌɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T10:50:43Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probably the pronunciations based on re-acquiring themes.

===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL GoT
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] |[{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}] [{{IPA|bɹi'ɛn}}]
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kælɪɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'katlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sə:sɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
| (?:
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'tʌɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Pronunciation guide

2012-11-29T10:49:22Z

Opheliac:

Unlike [[w:J.R.R. Tolkien|J.R.R. Tolkien]], who provided detailed instructions for the pronunciation of the [[w:languages of Middle-earth|languages of Middle-earth]], [[George R.R. Martin]] has provided no canonical way of pronouncing Westerosi names, stating "You can pronounce it however you like."<ref>The Citadel. ''US Signing Tour'' (New York City, NY) November 15, 2005 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/11/ So Spake Martin]</ref> However, it is possible to establish some guidelines.

The pronunciation guide uses International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. See [[w:IPA chart for English|IPA chart for English]] to learn about the symbols, and the [[w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA]] article proper for the problems of displaying and entering them.

==Guidelines==
{{Stub| Incomplete, Confusing and what with all those Guidelines?! I think this section should be reworked.}}

As with every good guide, we need a guide for the guide. Entries marked with:
* "GRRM", based on authorial chapter readings and question-and-answer sessions with George R.R. Martin.
* ("RD") and ("JL"), based on the [[w:audio book|audio book]] adaptations read by [[w:Roy Dotrice|Roy Dotrice]] ("RD") and John Lee ("JL").
* ("RH") indicates the Random House audio interview.<ref>Random House audio interview with GRRM.
[http://a1018.g.akamai.net/f/1018/19019/1d/randomhouse1.download.akamai.com/19019/GeorgeRRMartinInterview.mp3]</ref>
* ("FF") indicates the Fast Forward television interview.<ref>Fast Forward video interview with GRRM. [http://www.fast-forward.tv/archive/archive.htm]</ref>
* ("GoT") indicates [[Game of Thrones|the TV show]].
* Question marks (?) are probably the pronunciations based on re-acquiring themes.

===Characters===
{|
|'''Areo Hotah'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'ɑriəʊ həʊ'tɑː}}], sometimes [{{IPA|'həʊtɑ}}]
|-
|'''Arya'''
|GRRM-FF GoT
|[{{IPA|'ɑɹiə}}], like English ''aria'' [{{IPA|'ɑɹjə}}]
|-
|'''Benjen'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Various Pronunciations'' October 24, 1998 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1998/10/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'bɛndʒɛn}}]
|-
|'''Bran'''
|GRRM-FF
|[{{IPA|bɹæn}}], like English ''bran''
|-
|'''Brienne'''
|GRRM-RH RD, JL
|[{{IPA|bɹi'ɛni}}] |[{{IPA|braɪ'i:n}}].
|-
|'''Caleotte'''
|GRRM-CBC:
|[{{IPA|'kælɪɒt}}]
|-
|'''Catelyn'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'katlɪn}}])
|-
|'''Cersei'''
|GRRM-RH RD JL
|[{{IPA|'sɝseɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sə:sɪ}}]. [{{IPA|'sɪəseɪ}}].
|-
|'''Daenerys'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dən'ɛɹɪs}}] (?: [{{IPA|deɪ'nɛ:rɪs}}])
|-
|'''Dany'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dæni}}]
|-
|'''Davos'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dɑːvos}}]
|-
|'''Doran'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|dəʊ'ræn}}]
|-
|'''Jaime'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'dʒeɪmi}}] (?: [{{IPA|'dʒeɪmɪ}}])
|-
|'''Jojen'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'dʒəʊdʒən}}])
|-
|'''Jon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|dʒɒn}}], like English ''John''
|-
|'''Jonquil'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|'dʒɒnkɪl}}]
|-
|'''Lysa'''
| (?:
|[{{IPA|'laɪsə}}]) 
|-
|'''Petyr'''
|GRRM <ref>The Citadel. ''To Be Continued 4'' (Chicago, IL), May 6–8, 2005. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2005/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref> RD
|[{{IPA|pi:'tɚ}}], like English ''Peter'' [{{IPA|pɪ'taɪə}}]
|-
|'''Rhaegar'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Pronunciations'' May 8, 1999 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/1999/05/ So Spake Martin]</ref>, GoT
|[{{IPA|'reɪgɑr}}]
|-
|'''Rickon'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'ɹɪkɒn}}]
|-
|'''Tobho'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|toʊ:'boʊ}}]
|-
|'''Tommen'''
|GRRM-CBC
|[{{IPA|'toʊmən}}], RD, JL: [{{IPA|'tomən}}]
|-
|'''Tyrion'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'tɪɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|'tɪrɪən}}])
|-
|'''Tywin'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'tʌɪwɪn}}])
|-
|'''Viserys'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|vɪ'sɛ:rɪs}}])
|}

===Houses and surnames===
{|
|'''[[House Baratheon|Baratheon]]'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|bə'ræθiən}}])
|-
|'''[[House Frey|Frey]]'''
|GRRM<ref>The Citadel. ''Torcon'' (Toronto, Ontario) August 28-September 1 2003 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2003/08/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
|[{{IPA|freɪ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Lannister|Lannister]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'lænɪstɚ}}]
|-
|'''[[House Stark|Stark]]'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|stɑɹk}}], like English ''stark''
|-
|'''[[House Targaryen|Targaryen]]'''
| GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|tɑɹ'gɛɹiən}}] (?: [{{IPA|ta'gɛ:rɪən}}])
|-
Presumably, bastard names (like ''Snow'' and ''Rivers'') are always pronounced like the corresponding common noun.
|}

===Places===
{|
|'''Asshai'''
|RD:
|[{{IPA|a'ʃaɪ}}]. JL: [{{IPA|'aʃaɪ}}]
|-
|'''Westeros'''
|GRRM-RH
|[{{IPA|'wɛstɚos}}]
|}

===Titles===
{|
|'''Khaleesi'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|kə'lɪ:sɪ}}])
|-
|'''Maester'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|'meɪstə}}])
|-
|'''Ser'''
|(?:
|[{{IPA|sə:}}], like English ''sir'')
|}

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

{{Languages}}
[[Category:Languages]][[zh:发音规范]]

Talk:Years after Aegon's Conquest

2012-11-28T09:35:03Z

Opheliac: /* Fencepost error */ new section

==Empty years==
Hmm, I'm looking at this page, and seeing a lot of rather ugly looking empty sections that I am doubtful will ever be meaningfully expanded. Might it be worth removing the empty ones and filling them later? [[User:Mistermanticore|Mistermanticore]] 16:41, 12 May 2007 (CDT)
:That makes sense to me.-[[User:Oorag|Oorag]] 18:41, 12 May 2007 (CDT)
::I don't agree. I think it's a good idea to make some kind of timeline. Through it we can have a better understand of what happened in Westeros. So let's give it a chance for some time. If after that there are still a lot of empty sections (of one year) we could think about merging them in periods of 10 - 25 years. [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 11:34, 13 May 2007 (CDT)
:::I don't think you understand what I'm saying. A time line, yes, fine idea. That's not the problem. But right now, this is a time line that looks ugly because there are dozens of empty sections which may well never be filled. Not such a good idea. Since it's relatively easy to add any further years as they come, my suggestion is to remove any empty years and wait till more information is released. Do you see what I'm asking for now? [[User:Mistermanticore|Mistermanticore]] 11:48, 13 May 2007 (CDT)
::::I understood what you wanted, but I think that a lot of empty section will be filled. And that is why I want to keep them and have the chance to fill them. Like I said, if after some time there are still empty then we can remove those. I think the only from year 1 to 120 will be a bit hard, I think the others will be filled very soon. [[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 15:52, 13 May 2007 (CDT)
:::::Well, when you can fill them, it's trivially simple to add in new sections. But leaving them there now? Just makes for an ugly page that I find more distracting than useful. I'm in no hurry to do it today, but I do think it should be done. [[User:Mistermanticore|Mistermanticore]] 18:51, 13 May 2007 (CDT)
:Though I agree that so much empty space is not aesthetically pleasant, there might be some reasons to leave it as it is, at least by now. When I created this entry I hadn't in mind making a readable article, but an easy place to link the years written as <nowiki>[[148 AL]]</nowiki>. When starting wikipedias of new lenguages it is my understanding that they make similar arrangements bot-creating stubs for many needed things such as individual years, that are filled in afterwards. Having the format of the years already there might encourage newcomers to add facts.
: Not that I strongly oppose to remove them. As said, they can be easily readded when needed.--[[User:The_hairy_bear|The hairy bear]] ([[User talk:The hairy bear|Send me a raven]]) 03:56, 14 May 2007 (CDT)
: how about if we try some of everything, I'll add some navs for starters, to avoid endless scrolling and see if hiding empty spaces will work. [[User:Mordin999|Mor]] 08:05, 7 September 2011 (CDT)

== Year 301 ==

I've seen that this timeline has situated "most of the events" taking place in ADWD in year 301 AL, while I think all evidence seems to point otherwise. Supporting that much less time happens in the last books there are the ages listed in the appendixes: Both Tommen and Robert Arryn have 8 years in both the appendixes of ACOK and ADWD. Shireen has 11 in ADWD and 10 in ACOK, Bran has 9 in ADWD and 8 in ACOK.

Other points of reference are the pregnancies: Lolly is raped halwfay ACOK (in 299) and delivers halfway AFFC. And Roslin Frey gets pregnant the night of the Red Wedding (also in 299) and hasn't delivered by the end of AFFC. Finally, Jaime says in his last ADWD chapter that the Blackwoods have only been besieged for "half a year".

So I'm changing this page to reflect this.--[[User:The_hairy_bear|The hairy bear]] ([[User talk:The hairy bear|Send me a raven]]) 12:34, 13 December 2011 (UTC)

== Year 191 ==

I think there is a problem with year 191, it currently says : " Births : Aerys Targaryen, son of Maekar Targaryen. "
I was under the impression that Maekar had no son named Aerys. Also, the link on the name "Aerys Targaryen" leads to Aerys I's page, and he's the brother of Maekar, not his son, and he was born in 171.
I don't want to edit anything as I'm not sure exactly where the mistake is. Can I get another opinion?
:It thought that it should have been Maekar's eldest son [[Daeron Targaryen]]. According to [http://www.lagardedenuit.com/wiki/index.php?title=Chronologie#cite_note-12 La Guarde de Nuit] this fits. With us Daeron has a different birthyear meaning that the author of the entry you spotted likely had a different person in mind. It could have been [[Valarr Targaryen]] or [[Matarys Targaryen]] but we cannot be sure. So I changed Aerys to Daeron and removed the other Daeron entry- Thanks,[[User:Scafloc|Scafloc]] 09:40, 13 August 2012 (UTC)

== Fencepost error ==

If Joffrey's nameday is on the first day of the fourth century, then either the epoch began on 0AL or the century began on 301AL. If the latter, then there's quite a lot of minor changes to be made. Any thoughts? [[User:Opheliac|Opheliac]] 09:35, 28 November 2012 (UTC)

Jorah Mormont

2012-11-28T08:58:39Z

Opheliac:

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| Alias = Jorah the Andal
| Title = Ser
| Allegiance = [[House Mormont]]
[[House Targaryen]]
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| Culture = [[Bear Island]]
| Spouse = 1st: Unknown [[House Glover|Glover]] 2nd: [[Lynesse Hightower]]
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| Date_of_Birth = Around {{Date|255}} <ref>Jorah says to [[Daenerys Targaryen]] he is thrice her age. [[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42|Chapter 42]], Daenerys</ref>
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| Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] (Appears) [[A Clash of Kings]] (Appears) [[A Storm of Swords]] (Appears) [[A Dance with Dragons]] (Appears)
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| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Iain Glen,Jorah Mormont|Iain Glen]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]]
}}

Ser '''Jorah Mormont''' is an exiled [[knight]], the former head of [[House Mormont]] and lord of [[Bear Island]]. He fled [[Westeros]] to escape execution for [[Slavery|trading in slaves]] and took up work as a [[Mercenary|mercenary]] in the [[Free Cities]], eventually entering the service of the last [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]]. He becomes one of the most trusted companions of [[Daenerys Targaryen]].

==Appearance==
Jorah is a large middle-aged man, swarthy and very hairy.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], page 77, Daenerys</ref> <ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42|Chapter 42]], page 388, Daenerys</ref> He is balding, but still strong and fit.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 42|Chapter 42]], page 388, Daenerys</ref> Daenerys considers him not particularly handsome.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], Chapter 23, Daenerys</ref>

==History==
When Jorah matured, his father [[Jeor Mormont]] joined the [[Night's Watch]] in order to give his son the lordship of [[House Mormont]]. Jorah fought in the [[Greyjoy Rebellion]], during which he distinguished himself by showing exemplary courage on the battlefield, being one of the first men through the breach during the siege of [[Pyke]]. He received a [[Knight|knighthood]] in recognition of his bravery.

In contrast to his successful military career, Jorah has been unlucky in love. His first marriage was plagued by infertility. Jorah's wife, a member of [[House Glover]], was unable to carry a child to term throughout their ten years of marriage, and died after her third miscarriage.

During the [[Tourney at Lannisport]] celebrating the victory over the Greyjoy rebels, Jorah met the woman who would be his second wife: [[Lynesse Hightower]]. He was immediately smitten with her beauty, asking and receiving her permission to wear her favor in the tournament. Jorah fought remarkably well, winning an improbable victory over all challengers to name Lynesse his [[Queen of Love and Beauty]]. That very night he asked Lynesse's father [[Leyton Hightower|Lord Leyton]] for her hand in marriage, and Leyton agreed.

Although both had married for love, the marriage did not remain happy for long. Having spent her life up to that point as part of [[House Hightower|a wealthy family]] in the mild, prosperous and densely populated [[The Reach|Reach]], Lynesse was unprepared for life on the harsh and isolated [[Bear Island]] and quickly grew miserable. Jorah attempted to reproduce the lifestyle his wife was accustomed to by lavishing her with expensive gifts, but only succeeded in driving himself into financial ruin.

Desperate to pay off his debts, he resorted to breaking one of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]' oldest taboos: participating in [[Slavery|the slave trade]]. When House Mormont's overlord, [[Eddard Stark]], learned that Ser Jorah had sold convicted poachers to a [[Tyrosh|Tyroshi]] slaver, he condemned Jorah to the traditional penalty: death. Rather than join his father in taking the black, Jorah fled with Lynesse to [[Lys]], where he attempted to make his living as a [[Mercenary|sellsword]]. With the relationship already strained by their exile and Jorah still unable to afford the lifestyle his wife desired, Lynesse finally left him while he was fighting the [[Braavos|Braavosi]] on the [[Rhoyne]]. Heartbroken and exiled from his homeland, Jorah remained in the [[Free Cities]] and continued to work as an unaffiliated mercenary, selling his sword to the highest bidder.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 12|Chapter 12]], page 119, Daenerys</ref>

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Jorah_Mormont.PNG|300px|thumb|Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont ([[Game of Thrones|TV series]])]]
[[File:Jorah Fights Quotho.png|thumb|300px|Ser Jorah fights Qotho.]]

At the wedding of [[Daenerys Targaryen]] to [[Khal Drogo]] in [[Pentos]], [[Viserys Targaryen]] takes Ser Jorah into his service. Hoping to earn a royal pardon, Jorah secretly reportes all the Targaryens' movements to [[Varys]]. He holds Viserys in contempt, saying that [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] was the last true dragon, while Viserys is "less than the shadow of a snake." However, he increasingly comes to admire Daenerys for her courage and integrity. He stands by and watches when Viserys is killed by Khal Drogo, but acts to prevent an assassination attempt against Daenerys by a wineseller and reports to Daenerys and Drogo that [[Robert Baratheon]] has set a price on her head.

He stays loyal when Khal Drogo is near death, urging Dany to flee with him to the east in order to save herself and her unborn child, and slays Drogo's [[bloodrider]] [[Qotho]] in single combat when he rebels against Daenerys' orders. When Dany refuses to flee, he fears that she plans to commit suicide upon Drogo's pyre, and begs her to promise him that she will not. Jorah is the only one of Daenerys' followers to willingly swear fealty to her even before the birth of her [[dragons]], and she names him the first of her [[Kingsguard|Queensguard]], promising to give him a sword of [[Valyrian steel]] upon their return to Westeros. He is the first to come and find her after the fires of Drogo's pyre died down, and falls to his knees in shock upon seeing her nursing the dragons.

===''A Clash of Kings''===
In [[Vaes Tolorro]], for the first time, Jorah tells Daenerys of his ill-fated marriage to Lynesse Hightower. He mentions that Daenerys resembled his dead wife, and Dany realizes for the first time that Jorah loves her romantically. She doesn't speak of her realization nevertheless, she increasingly begins to worry that Jorah sees her primarily as either the child she once was or as a potential romantic partner, rather than truly respecting her as a queen.

Falling more and more in love with Daenerys, Jorah eventually stops sending reports,<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 71|Chapter 71]], Daenerys</ref> sending the final one from [[Qarth]]. There he attempts to dissuade Dany from placing too much trust in the Qartheen, particularly [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] and the [[warlocks]] of the [[House of the Undying]]. When Dany declares her intention to enter the House of the Undying against his advice, Jorah begs her to allow him to accompany her, as do her bloodriders, but Daenerys refuses them and enteres alone.

Afterward, Dany discusses the visions she has in the House of the Undying with Jorah. He accompanies her to the city docks, seeking a ship that will take them to [[Westeros]]. In the market near the docks a [[Sorrowful Men|Sorrowful Man]] makes an attempt on Dany's life, but it is thwarted by two strangers. The pair introduce themselves as [[Barristan Selmy|Arstan Whitebeard]] and [[Strong Belwas]], and claim that they have been sent by [[Illyrio Mopatis]] with three ships to escort Daenerys and all her companions back to [[Pentos]]. Whitebeard, a Westerosi, mentions having seen Jorah fight at Pyke and Lannisport; Jorah finds him vaguely familiar, but is unable to recognize him as Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]. Jorah distrusts the duo, particularly Whitebeard; nevertheless, Daenerys accepts them into her service.

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Jorah finally makes his move, kissing Daenerys when they are alone. He confesses his love and repeatedly suggests they marry, but she always refuses. Although Dany still treasures Jorah's friendship and advice, his advances begin to make her uncomfortable.

Jorah suggests they sail for [[Slaver's Bay]] to buy [[Unsullied]]. He commands her army to victory against [[Yunkai]].

When "Arstan Whitebeard" is revealed to be [[Barristan Selmy]], he reveals Jorah's former status as an informer to Daenerys. Ser Jorah pleads that he stopped sending reports long ago when he fell in love with her, and Daenerys decides to send them both on a dangerous mission into the sewers of [[Meereen]] as punishment and a chance at redemption. The mission succeeds, and upon their return to court, Ser Barristan begs Daenerys' forgiveness and she gladly gives it. Jorah, however, insists that she ''owes'' him forgiveness on account of his love and history of faithful service. Although Dany wishes to forgive him, she knows that as long as he maintains this attitude she cannot do so without undermining her own authority. She banishes Jorah from her service, swearing to kill him if she ever sees him again. Crushed by her rejection, Jorah leaves.

===''A Feast of Crows''===
Heartbroken and exiled, Ser Jorah travels west toward [[Volantis]].

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
While in a brothel in [[Selhorys]], Jorah hires a beautiful whore with silver hair. He spots the dwarf [[Tyrion Lannister]] in the same brothel and takes him prisoner. Ser Jorah plans to bring Tyrion to [[Daenerys]] to regain her favor and forgiveness. He arranges passage to [[Meereen]] with the help of the [[Widow of the waterfront]]. During the journey, a dwarf woman named [[Penny]] joins the pair as they travel to [[Meereen]] to reach Daenerys. However, the ship is captured by slavers and the trio are bought at auction outside [[Meereen]] by [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]]. Upon being captured and enslaved by the [[Yunkai]], the slavers have a demon's face tattooed on Mormont's cheeks, to show him as an unruly and fierce slave.

Brown [[Ben Plumm]] attempts to buy Ser Jorah so he can present his head as a "wedding gift" to Daenerys but is outbid as is [[Zahrina]], a Yunkai slaver who purchases slaves to die in the [[fighting pits]]. Ser Jorah is devastated when he learns Daenerys is remarried.

After Qaggaz dies of "The [[Pale Mare]]", the trio escapes. Tyrion arranges for the three to join the sellsword company the [[Second Sons]], under the command of Brown [[Ben Plumm]]. Mormont states to [[Tyrion Lannister]] that they need to bring the [[Second Sons]] back over to the side [[Meereen]] as the [[Yunkai]] have lost the war, they just didn't know it yet. Tyrion agrees.

==Quotes==
{{Quote|''{{:Feature quote/7}}''}}

{{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>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Daenerys</ref>}}

==Family==
{{Mormont tree}}

==References and Notes==
{{References|3}}
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Azor Ahai

2012-10-18T14:42:15Z

Opheliac:

{{Character
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'''Azor Ahai''' was a legendary hero who lived approximately eight thousand years before [[Aegon's Landing]]. It is said that during the midst of [[The Long Night]], Azor Ahai rose up and defeated the [[Others]], wielding a sword of fire, called [[Lightbringer]].

==The Legend of Lightbringer==
Darkness lay over the world and a hero, Azor Ahai, was chosen to fight against it. To fight the darkness, Azor Ahai needed to forge a hero's sword. He labored for thirty days and thirty nights until it was done. However, when he went to temper it in water, the sword broke. He was not one to give up easily, so he started over. The second time he took fifty days and fifty nights to make the sword, even better than the first. To temper it this time, he captured a lion and drove the sword into its heart, but once more the steel shattered. The third time, with a heavy heart, for he knew beforehand what he must do to finish the blade, he worked for a hundred days and nights until it was finished. This time, he called for his wife, [[Nissa Nissa]], and asked her to bare her breast. He drove his sword into her breast, her soul combining with the steel of the sword, creating [[Lightbringer]].{{Ref|aCoK|10}}

== The Prince That Was Promised ==
{{Main|Azor Ahai/Theories}}

According to prophecy, in ancient books of [[Asshai]] from over five thousand years ago, Azor Ahai is to be reborn again as ''The Prince that was Promised'' to challenge the [[Others]]. This will occur after a long summer when an evil, cold darkness descends upon the world.{{Ref|aCoK|10}} It is said that ''The Prince that was Promised'', wielding Lightbringer once again, will stand against the Others and if he fails, the world fails with him.

{{Quote|"There will come a day after a long summer when the stars bleed and the cold breath of darkness falls heavy on the world. In this dread hour a warrior shall draw from the fire a burning sword. And that sword shall be Lightbringer, the Red Sword of Heroes, and he who clasps it shall be Azor Ahai come again, and the darkness shall flee before him."}}

A [[Ghost of High Heart|woods witch]] prophesied that the [[Azor Ahai|Prince That Was Promised]] would be born from the line of [[Aerys II|Prince Aerys]] and [[Rhaella Targaryen|Princess Rhaella]]. When [[Aegon V]] heard the prophecy he arranged the marriage between the two.{{Ref|ADWD|23|pages 300-301}}

==References and Notes==
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[[fr:Azor Ahai]][[ru:Азор Ахай]][[zh:亚梭尔·亚亥]]

Night's Watch

2012-10-11T10:04:16Z

Opheliac: /* History */

[[File:The wall by MarcSimonetti.jpg|350px|thumb|The Wall by Marc Simonetti ©]]

The '''Night's Watch''' is a military order dedicated to holding [[the Wall]], the immense fortification on the northern border of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], defending the realms of men from what lies beyond. The order's foundation dates back to the [[Age of Heroes]], at the time when the [[Others]] were pushed back. The men of Night's Watch wear only black.

==History==
The Night's Watch is probably the oldest order in the [[Seven Kingdoms]], as it survived the fall of the kingdoms of the [[First Men]], following the [[Andal Invasion]], and the [[War of Conquest]]. It was founded over 8,000 years ago, after the period known as the [[The Long Night|Long Night]]. Under cover of an endless night that lasted for a generation, the [[Others]] invaded from the [[Lands of Always Winter]], laying waste to much of Westeros, until the Others were finally defeated by the Night's Watch at the [[Battle for the Dawn]]. After having pushed back the threat, the Wall was built by [[Bran the Builder|Brandon the Builder]] in order to protect the Seven Kingdoms, should the Others ever return. During the [[Age of Heroes]] it was also recorded by the Night's Watch that the [[children of the forest]] gave the Night's Watch a hundred [[obsidian]] daggers every year.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}

But other than the corrupting of the thirteenth [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] named the "[[Night's King]]," attacks by the Others never came. Instead, the most frequent attacks came from the [[wildlings]], sometimes led by their [[King-Beyond-the-Wall|kings]], and their constant attempts at raiding in the North. Little by little, the Night's Watch began to forget that its main mission was not the fight against the wildlings, but against the Others. As the years came and went, the purpose of the Watch became less and less obvious, and its manpower decreased more and more, with most of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] neglecting the Wall. Only the North, particularly the [[House Stark|Starks]], have the memory of the old days, but even they believe the Others are no more than vague figures in stories told to frighten children.

At one time the Night's Watch boasted nineteen castles along the hundred leagues of the Wall, with over ten thousand men-at-arms between them. Castle Black alone quartered five thousand fighting men with all their horses, servants, and equipment. The highborn of the North have traditionally considered it an honor to serve on the Wall. Many younger sons of Northern houses, low in the line of succession, gladly took the black. 300 years after [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon]]'s conquest, only three castles remain in use and the Night's Watch's numbers have dwindled to fewer than a thousand men. Not only that, but the Night's Watch is now largely made up of the misfits of the Seven Kingdoms: peasants, debtors, poachers, rapers, thieves, and bastards. Only a few of the noble and knightly houses south of [[The Neck]] have members in the Night's Watch, and most serve because they fought on the wrong side of a war or fell afoul of political machinations.

According to Maester [[Pycelle]] the Wall is a world apart, and news oft reaches them late.



==Organization==
[[File:Nights Watch Rangers.jpg‎|thumb|350px|Rangers defending against the [[wildlings]] and [[Others]]]]
[[File:Nights Watch Builders.jpg‎|thumb|350px|Builders maintaining the [[Wall]] ]]
[[File:Nights Watch Stewards.jpg|thumb|350px|Stewards responsible for an assortment of critical functions]]

===Structure===
The Night's Watch consists of three orders: Rangers, Builders, and Stewards. All of them are subject to the [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] and each of the three orders is led by its own officer, called First Ranger, First Builder, and First Steward, respectively. These officers are appointed by the Lord Commander.{{Ref|aCoK|6}}

* '''Rangers''': Although all brothers of the Watch stand watch on the Wall, the rangers are the main fighting force, adept at surviving in the wilderness and tasked with scouting and patrolling the [[Haunted Forest]] beyond the Wall. They are actively defending the Wall and riding out to face the Watch's enemies, including the lawless [[wildlings]] as well as the mysterious, inhuman [[Others]].{{Ref|aGoT|41}}

* '''Builders''': The builders are responsible for maintaining the Wall, the castles, and the equipment. They provide masons, carpenters, miners, and woodsmen. {{Ref|aGoT|41}}

* '''Stewards''': The stewards are the largest of the three orders. The stewards are responsible for an assortment of critical functions, providing vital day-to-day services. They hunt and farm, tend horses, gather firewood, cook meals, make clothing, maintain weapons, and conduct trade with the south, bringing back to the Wall all of the supplies needed by the Night’s Watch.{{Ref|aGoT|41}} Like other members of the Watch, the stewards must be ready to fight at a moment’s notice, and all have received at least basic combat training. Among the stewards, those with skill in sums or reading or writing might be given specialized tasks as well. Few enough are literate, but the Watch has a purpose for every man. Stewards also serve as attendants and squires for the high officers of the Watch, such as the Lord Commander. In short, the entire administration of the Night’s Watch is in the hands of the Stewards.

===Leadership===
The [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]] is the final authority and oversees the entire order. Any man of the Night's Watch can be nominated to be the Lord Commander. A Lord Commander serves in office until the day he dies, when a new Lord Commander is elected by the men of the Watch. It is strongly suggested that the Lord Commander is usually a ranger. This may be gainsaid by a passage in "[[A Game of Thrones]]", in which Jon Snow is appointed a steward and not, to his disappointment, a ranger, and assigned as the personal steward of the current Lord Commander. His peers take it for granted that this means Snow is being groomed for leadership. A combination of these two theories may indicate a "fast track," where suitable candidates for Lord Commander may be placed to give them experience in each of the three disciplines, regardless of which they are initially placed. Ultimately though, the position of Lord Commander is filled by an election, so no one, even fast-tracked, can be guaranteed it.

The majority of the officers and leadership of the Watch are pulled from the upper crust of Westerosi society. An aristocratic or knighted man is almost guaranteed a position as an officer in the Watch, but there are several powerful and influential brothers that are of common blood as well, such as the senior rangers [[Qhorin Halfhand|Qhorin the Half-Hand]], [[Blane]], and [[Cotter Pyke]], commander of Eastwatch-by-the-Sea and a bastard-born pirate. The Watch, as a meritocracy, is one of the few places in [[feudalism|feudal]] Westeros where a common man can rise high and even gain command over knights and lords, rising as far as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.

===Recruitment===
Once, serving on the Wall was honor and a sign of selfless devotion to duty, with many [[knight]]s, honorable men, and nobles taking the black voluntarily. Today, the Night’s Watch is beginning to be seen as only a way to avoid punishment; suitable less for knights now than for the dregs of Westeros, salvaged from dungeons by traveling recruiters. Disgraced nobles, bastards, and even the unwanted legitimate offspring of nobles are “encouraged” to take the black, making many of today’s Watch a surly and dissatisfied lot.

Those who come voluntarily are free to leave during any time of their training, but no man may leave after he has said vows. Any deserters are sentenced to death. After taking the vows, the men of the Watch cannot own any land, marry, or father children. Men are also encouraged to sever any ties left with their families, if they're lucky enough to have one.

Men of the Night's Watch are garbed all in black, a tradition that earned them the nickname "crows," particularly among the [[wildling]]s. While some use this name derogatorily, many in the Night's Watch have adopted the term for their own use. They are also called "the black brothers," and in song they've been called the "black knights of the Wall."

===Vows===
When the recruits are considered ready to take the black, they say their vows either in a [[Faith of the Seven|sept]] or before a [[Old Gods|heart tree]]. The vows are as follows:

{{Quote| Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night's Watch, for this night and all nights to come.}}

It's customary to finish a black brother's eulogy with the words, "And now his watch is ended." 

==Possessions==
[[File:The wall Stronghold on by MarcSimonetti.jpg|350px|thumb|Abandoned Stronghold of the Night's Watch by MarcSimonetti ©]]
[[File:The_Wall Castles.jpg|350px|thumb|Castles along the wall and the surrounding area]]

===Castles of the Night's Watch===

The Night's Watch raised nineteen castles to guard the hundred leagues of the [[Wall]], although they have never manned more than seventeen at one time. Today only few of them are maintained by an ever dwindling force. The castles themselves are closer to garrisons, composed mostly of barracks, stables, storehouses, towers and out-buildings, as they have no walls of their own (other than the [[Wall]] itself). They were purposefully built this way so the Watch could man only the Wall itself and focus on threats from the north. The Night's Watch feared no attack from the south because of their vow not to take part in the wars of the Seven Kingdoms.

Presently, due to manpower shortages, the Watch only mans the [[Shadow Tower]], [[Castle Black]] and [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea|Eastwatch]], although there are plans to re-garrison [[Nightfort]] and many of the other castles. The question of who will be responsible for the remanned castles is a point of tension between the Lord Commander [[Jon Snow]] and King [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]. Patrols between the castles used to be more regular, but as the manpower of the Night's Watch diminished, so did the number of patrols. Now the Watch uses mules to ride atop the [[Wall]], as the paths have not been graveled between the older castles in many years. The mules are bred at Eastwatch and are specially trained for their duties.{{Ref|aSoS|26}}

====Night's Watch castles listed from west to east====
{| style="padding:5px; background:#F3F3F3; border:1px solid #AAA;"
|[[Westwatch-by-the-Bridge]] · [[Shadow Tower]] · [[Sentinel Stand]] · [[Greyguard]] · [[Stonedoor]] · [[Hoarfrost Hill]] · [[Icemark]] · [[Nightfort]] · [[Deep Lake]] · [[Queensgate]]· [[Castle Black]] · [[Oakenshield (Wall)|Oakensheild]] · [[Woodswatch-by-the-Pool]] · [[Sable Hall]] · [[Rimegate]] · [[Long Barrow]] · [[Torches]] · [[Greenguard]] · [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]]
|}

====Most notable are====
* [[Castle Black]], the largest maintained castle, located at the northern end of [[Kingsroad]] held by nearly six hundred brothers at the beginning of ''A Game of Thrones''
* The [[Shadow Tower]], most western outpost of the Watch, garrisoned by two hundred men at the beginning of "A Game of Thrones."
* [[Eastwatch-by-the-sea|Eastwatch]], port town of the Night's Watch with the smallest standing garrison.
* The [[Nightfort]], the oldest and largest castle of the Night's Watch. Houses the "The Black Gate," a secret way through the Wall sealed by a magical ancient door fashioned from [[weirwood]], which only opens to a sworn brother of the Night's Watch.
* [[Deep Lake]], built seven miles east of the Nightfort and meant to replace it. It was paid for by Good Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]].
* [[Queensgate]], originally called Snowgate, it was renamed after Good Queen Alysanne slept there for one night during her visit to the Wall.

=== The Gift and the New Gift ===
The [[Gift]] is a tract of land measuring twenty-five leagues southward from the Wall that the Night's Watch received from King Brandon [[House Stark|Stark]] of the North. For years the Watch farmed the Gift, but as their numbers dwindled there were fewer hands to plow the fields, tend the bees and plant the orchards, so the wild reclaimed much of the area. Wishing to restore the Night's Watch and reward its loyal service in defense of the realm, Queen [[Alysanne]], wife of King [[Jaehaerys I|Jaehaerys the Conciliator]], doubled the extent of the Gift. Towns and villages that were located within the "New Gift" supported the Night's Watch with their taxes, rendered by goods and labor. In time, the New Gift lost population as people moved south, into the mountains or into the Umber lands east of the Kingsroad to avoid wildling raids, further reducing the support structure for the Night's Watch and the Wall.{{Ref|aSoS|40}}

The nearest point of civilization to Castle Black is [[Mole's Town]], a subterranean settlement whose brothel is frequently patronized by brothers of the Night's Watch.

===Ships===
The Night's Watch employs a small fleet at Eastwatch. Known Night's Watch ships include the [[Blackbird]], the [[Storm Crow]], and the [[Talon]].

==Notable Members==
===Recent Lords Commander===
*Lord [[Jeor Mormont]], 997th Lord Commander of the Watch, known as "The Old Bear." Towards the end of his tenure, he became increasingly worried as more rangers were lost beyond the Wall, including First Ranger Benjen Stark. Also, there were more reports coming in of wildlings either fleeing south or gathering in large numbers to escape or meet some threat. After an attempt to investigate in force, most of the brothers who went with him were killed at the [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men]]. Following this staggering loss, he was murdered by his own rangers during a mutiny.
*Lord [[Jon Snow]], 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.

===Past Lords Commander===
*'[[Night's King]]', 13th Lord Commander who converted the Night's Watch into his own personal army and led it in battle against the King of the North and [[Joramun]], the King-Beyond-the-Wall.
*[[Lord Commander Qorgyle]], the 996th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch before Lord Jeor Mormont and a member of [[House Qorgyle]]. His first name is never given.
*[[Runcel Hightower]], tried to make the position of Lord Commander hereditary and pass the position to his son.
*[[Rodrik Flint]], thought to make himself King-beyond-the-Wall.
*[[Tristan Mudd]], Mad [[Marq Rankenfell]] and [[Robin Hill]]; Three Lords Commander who nearly destroyed the Watch when they forgot their vows in favor of their pride and ambition.
*[[Osric Stark]], a brother or son of a [[King In The North|King in the North]]. He was chosen Lord Commander when he was 10 making him the youngest Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. He served for 60 years {{Ref|aFfC|5}}
*[[Brynden Rivers]], AKA "Bloodraven", Sent to the Wall ca. 233 AL by King [[Aegon V]], he eventually became Lord Commander.
*Unknown brother of [[Harren Hoare|Harren the Black]], Stayed on the Wall while his brother burned at Harrenhal.{{Ref|aGoT|60}}
*[[Sleepy Jack]], Lord Commander of the Night's Watch when [[Raymun Redbeard]] crossed the Wall and was late for the [[Battle of Long Lake]].

===Brothers===
* [[Beardless Dick]], A ranger.
* [[Benjen Stark]], First Ranger and younger brother to Lord Eddard Stark. Missing beyond the Wall and thought dead.
* [[Blane]], a senior ranger of common blood, scout and second to Qhorin Halfhand. Killed while in command of the Shadow Tower Men during the Battle at the Fist of the First Men.
* [[Bowen Marsh]], Lord Steward of the Night's Watch. Led a successful but costly battle against wildling raiders in the [[Gorge]], west of the Shadow Tower.
* [[Chett]], former steward to [[Maester Aemon]] until Samwell Tarly was raised to the post. Sent to the pens to take care of the dogs. Later, he conspired to kill Jeor Mormont, but was slain and turned into a wight.
* [[Cotter Pyke]], commander of Eastwatch-by-the-Sea.
* [[Donal Noye]], one-armed blacksmith at Castle Black. He was personal blacksmith to [[House Baratheon]] and made Robert's warhammer before losing an arm during Greyjoy's Rebellion. He died killing Mag the Mighty, King of the Giants, underneath the Wall during the [[Battle of Castle Black]].
* [[Eddison Tollett]], a steward, called "Dolorous Edd" for his sarcastic and black humor.
* [[Jarmen Buckwell]], a senior ranger. Survived the [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men]] and retreated back to Castle Black.{{Ref|aSoS|48}}
* Ser [[Denys Mallister]], commander at The Shadow Tower.
* [[Janos Slynt]], former commander of the City Watch in [[King's Landing]], later Lord of [[Harrenhal]], and finally a Brother of the Night's Watch. A political lackey of [[House Lannister]], he was exiled to the Wall by [[Tyrion Lannister]], who wanted to rid King's Landing of corruption and himself of Lord Slynt. Tyrion's father [[Tywin Lannister]] later tried to make Slynt a tool of House Lannister in the Watch, and nearly turned the election for a new Lord Commander in Slynt's favor. After Jon Snow's election to the post, Slynt's continued insubordination led Snow to execute him.
* [[Maester Aemon]], maester of Castle Black and one of the last Targaryens. Died of old age at sea with Samwell Tarly.
* Ser [[Mallador Locke]], knight and ranger. Killed during the [[Battle of the Fist of the First Men]].
* [[Othell Yarwyck]], first Builder of the Night's Watch.
* [[Qhorin Halfhand]], second-in-command at The Shadow Tower and a ranger of much repute. He allowed [[Jon Snow]] to kill him so that Snow would be accepted among the wildlings.
* [[Thoren Smallwood]], acting First Ranger after Benjen Stark's disappearance. Killed by a [[Others#Wights|wight]] bear during the Battle of the Fist of First Men.
* [[Samwell Tarly]], son of renowned battle commander [[Randyll Tarly]]. Obese and an admitted coward. Sent by Lord Snow to the [[Citadel]] for study after the Battle on the Fist of the First Men.
* Ser [[Jaremy Rykker]], a senior ranger and knight. Killed by a wight at Castle Black.
* Ser [[Waymar Royce]], novice ranger and knight, slain by an [[Others|Other]].
* Ser [[Wynton Stout]], an elderly ranger.
* Small [[Paul]], a simple-minded brother. He was part of a conspiracy to kill Jeor Mormont until the Brothers were attacked at the Fist of the First Men. He saves Samwell Tarly, but was slain by an Other and returned as a Wight.
* [[Stonesnake]], ranger from the Shadow Tower. Companion to Qhorin Half-Hand and the most accomplished mountain climber in the Watch. Missing and presumed dead after trying to cross the Frostfangs alone and on foot.
* [[Ulmer]], a grey-bearded outlaw, once part of the [[Kingswood Brotherhood]]. Skilled with a bow.
* [[Yoren]], senior "wandering crow" or recruiter for the Watch. He attempted to smuggle [[House Stark|Arya Stark]] to the North, but was killed fighting [[House Lannister|Lannister]] men who were searching for the outlaw [[Beric Dondarrion]].

See also List of all known [[:Category:Members of the Night's Watch|members of the Night's Watch]]

==References and Notes==
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Jon Snow

2012-10-11T08:30:57Z

Opheliac: /* Recent Events */

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| Played_by = [[List of actors of the televised series#Kit Harington,Jon Snow|Kit Harington]]
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]]
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'''Jon Snow''' is the [[bastardy|bastard son]] of [[Eddard Stark]], by a mother whose identity is a source of speculation.{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}{{Ref|aGoT|6}} He was raised by his father alongside his true-born half-siblings, but joins the [[Night's Watch]] when he nears adulthood. He is constantly accompanied by his albino [[direwolf]] [[Ghost]]. At the beginning of ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'', Jon is fourteen years old. He is one of the major [[POV Character]] in the books.

==Character and Appearance==
Jon was raised as a Stark and [[Northmen|Northerner]] and in many ways took to their values of honor, to which he tries to conform even when faced with complex and morally ambiguous decisions.
Jon always had issues with his bastardy and at time feels alienated; he eventually chose to join the [[Night's Watch]], where the circumstances of his birth were of little importance; his decision also mean that he has to leave all bonds of the past behind. For a long time he struggles with this but gradually comes to understand what it means to be a black brother and fully accepts his role as such.

Even at age fourteen, Jon is said to have more Stark-like features than any of his siblings. He has a lean build and a long face, with dark brown hair and grey eyes.{{Ref|aGoT|1}} After joining the [[Night's Watch]] he dresses in their official black garb.

==History==
Jon Snow's parentage remains a mystery(See [[#Parentage|theories below]]). He is believed to have been born towards the end of [[Robert's Rebellion]], within one month, give or take, of the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. Returning from the war, Lord [[Eddard Stark]] brought the new born babe to [[Winterfell]], insisting on raising him with the rest of his family.

Jon has an older half-brother [[Robb Stark|Robb]], two younger half-sisters [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and [[Arya Stark|Arya]], and two younger half-brothers [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]]. His presence at Winterfell turned to be a source of friction between Eddard and his wife, [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]], who saw Jon's presence as a constant reminder of her husband's infidelity, she treats him coldly making him feel unwelcome. His appearance, resembling Eddard more closely than any of his true born siblings, strains the relationship between himself and Catelyn further. However, Eddard always treated Jon the same as his trueborn children and Jon got on well with his half-siblings, particularly with Robb and Arya.

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[File:Amokajonsnow.jpg|270px|right|thumb|Jon Snow by Amoka©]]
[[File:Jon HBO.jpg|270px|right|thumb|Kit Harington as Jon Snow, beyond the wall ([[Game of Thrones|Tv show]])]]

Jon is fourteen years old, he accompanies his father, Robb, Bran and [[Theon Greyjoy]] to an execution of a [[Gared|deserter]] from the [[Night's Watch]]. On their way back to Winterfell, they encounters the [[direwolf]] pups, five for the Stark children and another albino pup, an outcast from its litter, for Jon.{{Ref|aGoT|1}}

Jon's position both inside and outside the family subtly chafe him over the years until, when he nears adulthood, he joins the [[Night's Watch]], after his uncle [[Benjen Stark|Benjen]] suggested that the Watch could use a man like him. On his journey to the Wall, [[Tyrion Lannister]] accompanies him, and their friendship is fostered by their shared position as noble outsiders. {{Ref|aGoT|13}}

At first Jon remained aloof and distant making no friends; he scorned his fellow recruits who returned the feeling, resenting him because of his noble background. He feels particularly alone as his uncle Benjen leaves to lead a ranging. After a fight between Jon and several recruits, a talk with [[Donal Noye]] helped him correct his attitude, and he soon became a natural leader, mentor, and friend to most of his fellow trainees, earning him the enmity of the master-at-arms, Ser [[Alliser Thorne]].{{Ref|aGoT|19}} Jon also protects [[Samwell Tarly]] from bullying by some other recruits.{{Ref|aGoT|26}}{{Ref|aGoT|41}}

After being raised to the black, Jon was angered by his appointment to the stewards, as he expected to be posted to the rangers. Though in time and with the help of Samwell, he realize that his assignment as [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont]]'s personal steward was intended to groom him for command.{{Ref|aGoT|48}} During a [[Others#Wights|wight]] attack on [[Castle Black]], Jon saves Mormont's life and receives serious burns on his hand. Mormont gives him the [[Valyrian steel]] bastard sword, [[Longclaw]], of [[House Mormont]], and has a direwolf head engraved onto the pommel in honor of [[House Stark]].{{Ref|aGoT|60}}

Although Jon has learned to fit in with the Watch, he has difficulty separating from his old life. At the outbreak of the [[War of the Five Kings]], Jon became torn between his family and his vows to the Watch. Jon found himself imprisoned after striking at Ser Alliser, who provoked him by mocking his father and after learning of his father's arrest. After his father's execution, Jon tried to desert to join [[Robb Stark|Robb]]'s army, even though the common penalty for deserting the Night's Watch is death. His new friends bring him back, however, and save him from this fate.

The next day, Lord Commander Mormont, chastises him for running and after Jon finally decides to honor his bonds and fully commit to the Watch, he accepts his place as Mormont's squire and prepares for the journey north, on the large [[The Great Ranging|Ranging into the Far North]] that Mormont leads.{{Ref|aGoT|70}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Jon is part of the Ranging north to investigate the goings-on in the [[Haunted Forest]] beyond the [[Wall]] after disappearances of several rangers, including [[Benjen Stark]], upon reaching the [[Fist of the First Men]], Jon is picked to accompany one of the three scouting parties into the mountains, led by the famous [[Qhorin Halfhand]].{{Ref|aCoK|43}}

In the [[Skirling Pass]], they come across a groups of [[wildling]] sentries, and Jon is one of those assigned to take them out. He kills one, but discovers one of them is a women. Jon takes the girl [[Ygritte]], prisoner instead and later when Qhorin ordered Jon to kill her, he secretly let her go {{Ref|aCoK|51}}. The party is later discovered and pursued by wildlings led by [[Rattleshirt]].{{Ref|aCoK|53}} Before they are overtaken, Qhorin commands Jon to join the wildlings and discover their plans, making Jon appear to be a traitor. Ygritte is part of Rattleshirt's band and believes that Jon has abandoned his former ways after he kills the Halfhand at Rattleshirt's command.{{Ref|aCoK|69}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Jon meets with [[Mance Rayder]] and convinces him that his desertion is sincere. During their conversation, Jon learns Mance's plans to invade the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. For a time, Jon breaks his vows of chastity and becomes [[Ygritte]]'s lover. He hesitates between betraying her or leaving the [[Night's Watch]]. Jon joins [[Styr]]'s mission to scale the [[Wall]] and take unaware the skeleton crew left manning [[Castle Black]]. After scaling the wall, he gets the opportunity to escape as the wildlings are attacked by [[Summer (direwolf)]] in the vicinity of the abandoned [[Queenscrown]]. He manages to escape in the confusion on a horse, but not before taking an arrow in the leg.

Jon survives his arrow wound and reaches Castle Black, where he learns that his brothers, [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], have died at the command of [[Theon Greyjoy]]. There he helps [[Donal Noye]] in the [[Battle of Castle Black‎‎|Defence of Castle Black]] against Styr's raiders. All of the raiders are killed, including [[Ygritte]], who dies in a grief-stricken Jon's arms. After the fall of Donal, Jon receives command of the Wall's defences against Mance's direct assault. Using his natural leadership, Jon successfully holds the Wall against overwhelming odds for several days. However, upon the arrival of [[Alliser Thorne]] and [[Janos Slynt]] to Castle Black, Jon is arrested for his earlier defection and forced to make an assassination attempt on Mance during a parley. Before Jon can attack, [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s forces make a surprise appearance and route the wildlings.

Jon's service defending the Wall earns him popular support and his release from imprisonment. Due to the efforts of [[Samwell Tarly]], Jon is voted as a compromise candidate between rival factions of the Watch for the post of [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]]. Though Stannis offers to legitimize him, which would make him Lord Jon Stark of Winterfell, if Jon will recognize Stannis as king, Jon refuses and becomes the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. His earliest acts as Lord Commander serve to frustrate the plots of Stannis's priestess, [[Melisandre]], by secretly sending Mance's child away from the Wall and impersonating him with another.

===''A Dance With Dragons''===
Slowly Jon grows into his position as a leader. Jon takes up residence within [[Donal Noye]]'s quarters, following the blacksmith's death in the previous novel.{{Ref|aFfC|5}} Jon is continually harassed, predominantly by [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis]]'s men, who have taken up residence within [[Castle Black]] and the [[Nightfort]], which Jon granted to [[Stannis]] as thanks for his aid against the wildling assault.

Jon rebukes all demands from Stannis to settle his men within the [[Gift]], claiming that the land and all of the 16 unoccupied castles along the Wall as belonging to the [[Night's Watch]]. He sends Sam to the Citadel to train as [[Castle Black]]'s next maester. With him, he sends [[Gilly]], [[Maester Aemon]], and the infant son of [[Mance Rayder]], the last two for fear that[[Melisandre]] might want to use their royal blood for her magic.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}{{Ref|aDwD|7}} When Jon orders [[Janos Slynt]] to garrison one of the abandoned castles along the Wall, Janos refuses and Jon beheads him for insubordination, using [[Longclaw]] to carry out the sentence himself.{{Ref|aDwD|7}}

Jon continues to displease his fellow commanders of the Night's Watch by sending the wildling [[Val]] to treat with [[Tormund Giantsbane]]. This results in a fragile alliance between the Night's Watch and the wildlings. Jon settles the wildlings on the Gift and gives the warriors the opportunity to guard the Wall by garrisoning unoccupied castles against the [[Others]]. As the wildings are moved into the gift, [[Mance Rayder]] is given to the flames by [[Melisandre]].<ref>[[A Dance with Dragons]], [[Jon III (A Dance with Dragons)|Chapter 10 - Jon III]], pages 134-138</ref> It is later revealed, however, that the burned man was in fact [[Rattleshirt]] under a glamour created by [[Melisandre]].<ref>[[A Dance with Dragons]], [[Melisandre I (A Dance with Dragons)|Chapter 31 - Melisandre I]], pages 418-419</ref> Mance is sent by Jon to rescue his sister [[Arya Stark]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]], being unaware that it is actually [[Jeyne Poole]].

With Stannis about to march on [[Deepwood Motte]], Jon advises him to seek the help of the [[Northern mountain clans]]. Following Jon's advice, Stannis is able to secure the allegiance of the clans, greatly augmenting his own strength. Soon after Stannis has taken Deepwood, news arrive of [[Ramsay Bolton]]'s impending marriage to "Arya Stark". Stannis immediately marches on Winterfell, the chosen site for the marriage, to face the forces of the Boltons.

Melisandre tells Jon she sees in her flames a girl on a dying horse making for Castle Black; Jon is convinced it must be Arya escaped from the Boltons, but the girl turns out to be [[Alys Karstark]]. Melisandre also tells him she sees him surrounded by daggers in the dark, but he pays no mind to this warning.

Weeks after Stannis has departed for Winterfell, Jon receives a [[Bastard Letter|letter]] from [[Ramsay Bolton]] entitled 'Bastard,' which claims that [[Stannis]] has been defeated and [[Mance Rayder]] captured. It demands fealty from Jon to [[House Bolton]] if the Night's Watch is to survive.<ref>[[A Dance with Dragons]],[[Jon XIII (A Dance with Dragons)|Chapter 69 - Jon XIII]], pages 907-908</ref> Jon responds to this letter by relinquishing command of an impending ranging and announcing his intention to ride South against the Boltons. He does does not order the Night's Watch to fight with him, but asks both wildlings and black brothers alike to join him of their own volition. Jon's decision (which is in violation of his oaths) causes great discontent within the Watch's upper leadership; in the confusion resulting from [[Wun Wun]]'s killing of Ser [[Patrek of King's Mountain]], he is stabbed repeatedly by [[Bowen Marsh]] and other black brothers, who attack in tears while muttering "for the Watch". Whether or not Jon survives this attack is currently unknown.

==Family==
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==Parentage==
{{main|Jon Snow/Theories}}

Jon Snow's parentage remains a mystery, as Eddard rarely spoke of the matter. When Catelyn confronted him about the rumor that Jon's mother was [[Ashara Dayne]], Eddard would not answer. Years later, when queried by Robert, he claimed that a lowborn woman named [[Wylla]] is Snow's mother. Both possibilities have been mentioned by outside sources. [[Cersei Lannister]] believes his mother to be Lady Dayne, while [[Edric Dayne]], who was wet-nursed by Wylla, told Arya that he and Jon are milk-brothers.

According to Lord [[Godric Borrell]], the daughter of the fisherman who tried to take Ned Stark from [[the Vale]] across the [[Bite]] to [[the North]] at the beginning of [[Robert's Rebellion]], gave birth to Eddard Stark's bastard.

Fans of the series speculate about his parentage, with a large number believing that his true parentage is likely to be [[Lyanna Stark]] and [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. <ref>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?showtopic=33416&hl= Discussion of parentage] on [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/ Westeros Forum] </ref>

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==References and Sources==
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House Templeton

2012-10-10T14:34:23Z

Opheliac: /* References in the books */

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'''House Templeton''' is one of the great [[Knight]]ly houses of the [[Vale]] sworn to [[House Arryn]]. The head of the House is given the title 'Knight of Ninestars'.<ref>[[Tyrion_VII_(A_Dance_with_Dragons)]]</ref>, Its current head is Ser [[Symond Templeton]].

Although they are a knightly house, they are very powerful, and their strength and influence are comparable to many lords. It's said they can easily raise a thousand men.<ref>[[Tyrion_VII_(A_Dance_with_Dragons)]]</ref> House Templeton may be related to the Starks.

They blazon their arms with nine stars, one of 7 points and eight of 6 points, upon a gold saltire on black. <ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 23|Chapter 23]], Alayne</ref><ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/5/ Houses in the Vale]</ref> Their motto does not appear in the books.

==The Templeton House at the end of the third century==

The known Templetons during the timespan of the events described on [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] are:
* Ser [[Symond Templeton]], the Knight of Ninestars.

==References in the books==
===Dunk and Egg===
* At the [[Battle of the Redgrass Field]], the Knight of Ninestars, part of the loyalist army commanded by Lord Arryn, was slain by [[Daemon Blackfyre]].

===A Song of Ice and Fire===
* When discussing [[Robb Stark|Robb]]'s succession, [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] recalls that [[Eddard Stark]]'s grandfather had a sister who married a younger son of Lord [[Raymar Royce]] and had three daughters. Each married Vale lords, one of whom Catelyn vaguely remembers as a Templeton.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], page 419, Catelyn</ref>
* The Templetons gave support to [[Yohn Royce]] when pressuring [[Lysa Tully|Lady Lysa]] to enter to the [[War of the Five Kings]] on the behalf of [[Robb Stark]].

==References and Notes==
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Northern mountain clans

2012-10-10T14:31:24Z

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'''Northern mountain clans''' are [[northmen]] groups who dwell in the mountains north of [[Winterfell]] and in their foothills along the shore of the Bay of Ice.

== Description ==
The quarrelsome clans of the rugged northwest are a hardy people who, like other [[northmen]], claim descent from the [[First Men]] and worship the [[old gods]]. There are roughly forty mountain clans, large and small, the most prominent of which are the [[House Flint of the mountains|First Flints]], the [[House Wull|Wulls]], the [[House Norrey|Norreys]], the [[House Burley|Burleys]], the [[House Harclay|Harclays]], the [[House Liddle|Liddles]], and the [[House Knott|Knotts]]. They have inhabited the mountains north of the [[Wolfswood]] for thousands of years.

The Wulls and Flints are currently the strongest of the clans. The Flints and Norreys live closest to [[Gift|The Gift]], and are thus the most exposed to [[wildling]] raiders who cross the [[Gorge]]. Clan Norrey in particular is a noted friend of the [[Night's Watch]]. Living along the [[Bay of Ice]], the Wulls and other clans have also clashed with the [[ironborn]] in the past. These threats and their own inter-clan feuds have instilled a fierce martial spirit in the mountain folk. In battle, clan champions fight with huge two-handed greatswords. The common men sling stones or wield staffs of mountain ash. Given their home terrain, it is unlikely that they have a strong cavalry tradition.

Although they do not consider themselves truly highborn, the chiefs of these clans are given the treatment of “lord” by their lieges, the [[House Stark|Starks]] of [[Winterfell]]. Among themselves, the clansmen style their leaders as “The [clan name]”; i.e. the chieftain of Clan Liddle would be known as The Liddle. This practice extends to other usage; Lord [[Eddard Stark]] is called “The Ned” by the clans.

Given their high latitude and sparse resources, the clans suffer population strain during winter years. The young are sent to the Starks’ winter town, and old men often announce that they are “going hunting.” Some are found the next spring; more are never seen again.

==Recent Events==
While the clans sent some men south to fight alongside [[Robb Stark|King Robb]] in the [[War of the Five Kings]], most of their strength remained in the mountains. Later, when [[Stannis Baratheon|Stannis I Baratheon]] tried to curry favor with the northern lords by freeing their western strongholds from the [[ironborn]], he began by enlisting the aid of [[Torghen Flint|Old Torghen Flint]] and [[Hugo Wull|Hugo “Big Bucket” Wull]]. Stannis was the first king the clans had seen since [[Torrhen Stark]] knelt before [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]], and by observing the courtesies suggested by [[Jon Snow|Lord Commander Jon Snow]] of the Night’s Watch, Stannis was able to rally the mountain folk and [[Retaking of Deepwood Motte|liberate]] [[Deepwood Motte]], earning the loyalty of [[House Glover]] and [[House Mormont]]. During the army’s snow-plagued march toward [[House Bolton|Bolton]]-occupied Winterfell, Stannis’ own southron knights struggled even to survive, while the snowshoe-clad clansmen were able to soldier on with relative ease. As the outcome of the ensuing [[Siege of Winterfell|battle]] remains unknown, so does the current state of the clans.



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Arys Oakheart

2012-10-10T14:01:56Z

Opheliac: /* A Storm of Swords */

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Ser '''Arys Oakheart''' is a [[knight]] of the [[Kingsguard]], serving under King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert I]] and his heirs. He is the youngest son of Lady [[Arwyn Oakheart]], the head of [[House Oakheart]].<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Appendix|Appendix]]</ref>

==Appearance==
Ser Arys has light-brown hair and a comely face.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], Sansa</ref>

==History==
Ser Arys joined the Kingsguard in [[290 AL]].<ref>Ser Arys claims to have not touched a woman since joining the Kingsguard ten years ago. [[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], The Soiled Knight</ref>

==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
He competes in the [[Tourney of the Hand]] along with the other Kingsguard knights.

===A Clash of Kings===
Ser Arys is regarded as one of the kinder Kingsguard under [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]], often making pleasant conversation with [[Sansa Stark]]. When Joffrey orders his Kingsguard to beat Sansa Stark, Ser [[Meryn Trant]], Ser [[Boros Blount]], Ser [[Preston Greenfield]] and Ser [[Mandon Moore]] carry out the command without qualm or question. Arys, when ordered, hits Sansa but as lightly as he dares, and only after objecting first.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], Sansa</ref> He is also skilled with the lance, displaying absolute confidence in his ability to win a small tournament on King Joffrey's name day, despite the presence of other Kingsguard. Ser Arys is sent to the kingdom of Dorne to guard Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]], who is betrothed to [[Trystane Martell]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Tyrion</ref>

===A Storm of Swords===
Tywin Lannister receives a letter from Oakheart. He writes that Myrcella is well and that she and Prince Trystane get along well.

===A Feast for Crows===
He is seduced by [[Arianne Martell]], daughter of Prince [[Doran Martell]] and heiress to the throne of Dorne. She convinces him to rebel against the [[Iron Throne]] and support Myrcella's claim over her brother [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]]'s.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} When the conspiracy is uncovered, Arys stages a mad charge into Martell forces, killing two of their number before being killed himself by [[Areo Hotah]], the captain of Prince Doran's guard.{{Ref|aFfC|21}}

==References and Notes==
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[[Category:Nobles|Oakheart, Arys]]
[[Category:Characters from the Reach|Oakheart, Arys]]
[[Category:Members of the Kingsguard|Oakheart, Arys]]
[[Category:POV characters|Oakheart, Arys]]
[[Category:House Oakheart]]

[[fr:Arys du Rouvre]][[zh:亚历斯·奥克赫特]][[ru:Арис Окхарт]]

Guest right

2012-10-10T12:19:32Z

Opheliac:

The '''guest right''' is a ancient and sacred tradition, that goes back thousands of years in [[Westeros]] to the [[First Men]].{{Ref|aSoS|7}}

The guest right is a sacred law of hospitality. When a guest, be he common born or noble, eats the food and drinks the drink off a host's table beneath the host's roof, the guest right is invoked. When invoked, neither the guest can harm his host nor the host harm his guest for the length of the guest's stay.{{Ref|aSoS|7}} For either to do so would be to break a sacred covenant that is believed to invoke the wrath of the Gods both old and new. Both the teachings of the [[Old Gods]] and the [[Faith of the Seven]] hold to this.

There are two infamous instances in the history of the Westeros when the guest right was broken: the legend of the [[Rat Cook]] of the [[Nightfort]], and more recently the [[Red Wedding]]. The song of the [[Rat Cook#Song|Rat Cook]] is used to represent the repercussions that await those who violate this sacred laws of hospitality.

==Practice==
A lord with a bared sword across his knees is making a traditional sign that he is denying guest right.

It is sometimes customary for a host to give "guest gifts" to the departing guests when they leave the host's dwellings; this usually represents the end of the sacred guest right. In addition, visiting guests will sometimes offer their host "guest gifts" as gratitude for giving them food and shelter.{{ref|adwd|29}}

==See also==
[[Customs]]: Additional information on customs and traditions of Westeros.

==References and Notes==
{{references}}

[[Category:Terms]]
[[zh:宾客权利]]

Bowl of brown

2012-10-10T11:28:32Z

Opheliac:

The "brown" - or it is more often said, the "'''bowls o' brown'''" - are a stew made by various pot-shops in the alleys of the area of [[King's Landing]] known as [[Flea Bottom]]. Brown is often cooked for very long periods of time, simmering for year after year inside huge tubs where it receives new ingredients while being constantly served to the poorest residents of the city. Typical brown has a film of grease over it, and shows pieces of its vegetal ingredients; the meats are harder to identify, and most consumers don't want to try.

Common brown ingredients include barley, carrot, onion, turnip and whatever pieces of meat its makers can get hold of and dare to include in it, including fish caught locally{{Ref|aGoT|65}}{{Ref|aCoK|17}}. The meats may perhaps vary according to each pot shop, but it is not at all uncommon for them to include pigeons, rats, cats{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 127 of 73-152}} and even dead bodies of dubious origin.

It is reasonable to assume that hardly any meat is ever rejected by the pot-shops unless it is quite patently unfit for cooking; at one point [[Bronn]] claims that a pot-shop he knows uses "all kinds of meat" when asked to dispose of a murder victim{{Ref|aSoS|32}}. It is possible, and probably usual, for consumers to pay for their servings with caught animals (and presumably other stew-worthy foods such as many vegetables) that will in turn become fresh ingredients for the brown.

Brown pot-shops are dangerous places, always being watched by people of questionable reputation and motivation.

Despite its dubious sanitary and ethical qualification, brown is an important source of nourishment for the less fortunate among King's Landing inhabitants.

While the ''bowls o' brown'' proper are something of a cultural peculiarity of King's Landing, similar meals are not uncommon in other places of Westeros, sustaining the considerable numbers of people who can't easily find more pleasant food.{{Ref|TMK|''Warriors 1'', ISBN 978-0-7653-6026-7, pages 375-376 of 251-394}}

==References==
{{References|3}}
[[Category:Food]][[zh:褐汤]]

Fall of Harrenhal

2012-10-10T11:15:53Z

Opheliac: /* Prelude */

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| caption =
| battle_name = Sack of Harrenhal
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = [[299 AL]]
| place = [[Harrenhal]]
| result = [[House Stark|Stark]] victory
| colour_scheme =
| combatant1 = [[House Lannister]]
| combatant2 = [[House Stark]]
| commander1 = [[Amory Lorch]]
| commander2 = [[Robett Glover]] [[Vargo Hoat]]
| strength1 = garrison of 100 men<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Arya</ref>
| strength2 = 100 Northmen [[Brave Companions]]
| casualties1 = [[Amory Lorch]]+ entire garrison
| casualties2 = unknown
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The '''Sack of Harrenhal''' is a battle that took place at [[Harrenhal]] during the [[War of the Five Kings]].

==Prelude==
After being defeated at the [[Battle of the Green Fork]], Lord [[Roose Bolton]] withdrew his forces back across the [[Trident#Green Fork|Green Fork]] while Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] camped at Harrenhal.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 39|Chapter 39]], Catelyn</ref> However [[Robb Stark]] attacked the [[Westerlands]], drawing Lord Tywin out of [[Harrenhal]]. He named Ser [[Amory Lorch]] as castellan and marched out, leaving as a garrison only a hundred men and the [[Brave Companions]], an unsavory sellsword outfit from the [[eastern continent]] under the command of [[Vargo Hoat]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 38|Chapter 38]], Arya</ref><ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Arya</ref>

==Battle==
Vargo Hoat returned to Harrenhal after one of his raids with at least one hundred captives, claiming to have beaten Lord Roose when he tried to cross a river. [[Arya Stark]], seeing an opportunity, demanded that [[Jaqen H'ghar]] help her in freeing the northern prisoners. Under the guise of bringing the guards onion soup, Arya, Jaqen, [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]], whose help Jaqen had enlisted, killed the guards watching the northern prisoners and set them free. Unknown to Ser Amory Lorch, a deal had been struck by Vargo Hoat and Lord Roose that Vargo was to turn over the castle. The Brave Companions turned on their former allies, killing many in their beds.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Arya</ref>

==Aftermath==
Once the garrison was killed, Lord Roose marched on Harrenhal and Vargo Hoat turned the castle over to him. By taking Harrenhal from [[House Lannister]], Lord Tywin was trapped between Lord Roose's force at Harrenhal and Ser [[Edmure Tully]]'s at [[Riverrun]], culminating in the next major battle of the [[War of the Five Kings]], the [[Battle of the Fords]]. At Harrenhal, Ser Amory Lorch was killed by a large black bear in the bear pit as sport for the Brave Companions.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 47|Chapter 47]], Arya</ref>

==References and Notes==
{{references|3}}

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[[Category:Battles|Harrenhal]]
[[Category:Riverlands]][[zh:赫伦堡突袭战]]
[[fr:Prise d'Harrenhal]]

Battle in the Whispering Wood

2012-10-10T11:09:44Z

Opheliac: /* Aftermath */

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| caption =
| battle_name = Battle of the Whispering Wood
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|298}}
| place = Area surrounding [[Riverrun]]
| result = [[House Stark|Stark]] victory
| combatant1 = [[House Lannister]]
| combatant2 = [[House Stark]]
| commander1 = Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]
| commander2 = [[Robb Stark]]
| strength1 = Few hundred men.
| strength2 = Roughly 5,000
| casualties1 = Unknown dead
[[Jaime Lannister]] captured
| casualties2 = [[Eddard Karstark]]
[[Torrhen Karstark]]
[[Daryn Hornwood]]
}}

The '''Battle of the Whispering Wood''' was a pivotal battle during the [[War of the Five Kings]]. It relieved [[Riverrun]] while shattering one of the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] armies in the [[Riverlands]].{{Ref|aGoT|63}}

==Prelude==
Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] grew overconfident after the easy victories in the [[Riverlands]]. He smashed the Riverlords forces at the battles of the [[Battle of the Golden Tooth|Golden Tooth]] and [[Battle of Riverrun|Riverrun]], capturing the heir to the Riverlands, Ser [[Edmure Tully]] and many of his [[knight]]s, and forming a siege on its capital, [[Riverrun]]. His father's, Lord Tywin, host was holding the crossing in the east, essentialy securing a Lannister victory in the Riverlands. Of late, Jaime had been leading large parties to attack the scattered surviving Riverlord forces at their own strongholds.

Unknown to Jaime, [[Robb Stark]] had forged an alliance with [[House Frey]], securing him passage over the [[Trident]]. Joined by additional soldiers from [[House Frey]] and [[House Mallister]] of [[Seagard]], Robb moved on [[Riverrun]] from the north in an attempt to outflank the unsuspecting Lannister forces and relieve the besieged forces at Riverrun. Robb had managed to keep his march secret, thanks to the efforts of his great uncle, Ser [[Brynden Tully]], and his outriders who were able to shoot down all of the Lannister ravens and any outriders screening the camps.

==The Battle==
[[File:MathiaArkoniel_Jaime_capture.jpg‎ |thumb|450px| The capture of Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] - by Mathia Arkoniel©]]
Since his [[Clement Piper|lord father]] had lost to Jaime at the [[Battle of the Golden Tooth]], Ser [[Marq Piper]] had been harrying the Lannister supply trains with half a hundred men.{{Ref|aGoT|69}} As Robb neared, he joined in these efforts. In an attempt to draw Ser Jaime from his camp, Robb Stark sent a small force of a few hundred men carrying [[House Tully|Tully]] colors to lure him out. Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], who has been leading a party of few hundred men, was lured north, where the seasoned outriders and scouts under Ser Brynden Tully killed his own outriders. Instead of turning back after being blind, Jaime strikes at the first enemies he encounters, entering the Wood and right into the trap [[Robb Stark]] had set for him. When Ser Jaime came out, the raiders fell back to a point where the rest of the Stark force were waiting.

Forces of [[Maege Mormont|Lady Mormont]] sounded horns to signal the trap had been sprung. [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]], Lord [[Rickard Karstark]], Ser [[Stevron Frey]] and Lord [[House Mallister|Jason Mallister]] all had subordinate commands. The outcome of the battle was a complete success for Houses Stark and Tully. According to [[Theon Greyjoy]], the Lannisters lost ten men for every one of Robb's that fell.{{Ref|aGoT|63}} When Ser Jaime saw the battle lost, he rallied his retainers and attempted to cut his way through the host to slay Robb Stark in single combat. He was halted, but not before [[Daryn Hornwood]], [[Eddard Karstark|Eddard]] and [[Torrhen Karstark]] of Robb Stark's personal guard were slain.

Jaime was captured, and alongside Jaime, near a hundred knights and a dozen lords bannermen were captured, including Lord [[Gawen Westerling|Westerling]], Lord [[Quenten Banefort]], Ser [[Garth Greenfield]], Lord [[Regenard Estren]], Ser [[Tytos Brax]], [[Mallor|Mallor the Dornishman]], and [[Willem Lannister]], and the Lannister cousins [[Cleos Frey]] and [[Tion Frey]].{{Ref|aGoT|63}}

==Aftermath==
The capture of Ser Jaime left the Lannister army surrounding Riverrun leaderless and led to its disintegration at the [[Battle of the Camps]]. Having Ser Jaime as a hostage gives the Starks a bargaining chip, allowing them to call a hostage exchange or even negotiate peace terms. The deaths of Eddard and Torrhen Karstark by Jaime's hand planted a seed of vengeance in their father Lord Rickard's heart.

With his victory secured, Robb Stark regrouped and led an [[Battle of the Camps|attack]] on the still unsuspecting, and now leaderless, Lannister siege camps around Riverrun.

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==References and Notes==
{{references|3|refs=
<ref name=directionWest>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 63|Catelyn Chapter 63]]: To the left (which probably corresponds with West) [[Robb Stark]]'s force.</ref>
<ref name=directionEast>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 63|Catelyn Chapter 63]]: [[Maege Mormont]]'s warhorn, a long low blast that rolled down the valley from the east.</ref>
<ref name=directionEastWest>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 63|Catelyn Chapter 63]]: To east and west, the trumpets of the Mallisters and Freys blew vengeance.</ref>
<ref name=directionNorth>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 63|Catelyn Chapter 63]]: North, where the valley narrowed and bent like a cocked elbow, Lord [[Rickard Karstark|Karstark]].</ref>
<ref name=directionridge>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 63|Catelyn Chapter 63]]: Across the valley to the far ridge, she ([[Catelyn Tully]]) saw the [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon]]'s riders emerge from the darkness beneath the trees.<</ref>
}}

[[Category:Battles|Whispering Wood]]
[[Category:Riverlands]]
[[fr:Bataille du Bois-aux-Murmures]]
[[es:Batalla del Bosque Susurrante]]
[[ru:Битва в Шепчущем Лесу]][[zh:呓语森林之战]]

Battle in the hills below the Golden Tooth

2012-10-10T11:02:13Z

Opheliac:

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| image =
| caption =
| battle_name = Battle of the Golden Tooth
| conflict = [[War of the Five Kings]]
| date = {{Date|298}}
| place = beneath the [[Golden Tooth]], [[the Westerlands]]
| result = [[House Lannister|Lannister]] victory
| combatant1 = [[House Tully]]
| combatant2 = [[House Lannister]]
| commander1 = Lord [[Clement Piper]], Lord [[House Vance of Wayfarer's Rest|Vance]]+
| commander2 = Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]
| strength1 = unknown
| strength2 = 15,000
| casualties1 = unknown, Lord Vance+
| casualties2 = unknown
}}

The '''Battle of the Golden Tooth''' was the opening battle of the [[War of the Five Kings]] and [[House Lannister|Lannister]] campaign in [[the Riverlands]]

==Prelude==
Ser [[Edmure Tully]] finds out that the Lannisters are raising a host at [[Casterly Rock]]. He sends riders to the Rock, demanding that Lord Tywin proclaim his intent. Meanwhile he starts raising a host at Riverrun and sends Lord Vance and Lord [[Clement Piper|Piper]] to guard the pass below the [[Golden Tooth]], to prevent any [[House Lannister]] army from entering the [[Riverlands]].{{Ref|aGoT|43}}

==Battle==
We don't know much about the battle, but the attack seems to have been devastating. Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], commanding the Lannister forces, descended on the Riverland army and broke them. Lord Vance was slain during the fight and Lord Piper retreated back to [[Riverrun]] with the remnants of his forces, with Ser Jaime following on his heels. During the battle, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] was able to bring another Lannister army up from the south.{{Ref|aGoT|55}}

==Aftermath==
The rout of the Riverlands force beneath the [[Golden Tooth]] allows Ser Jaime to march on Riverrun, where he fought the [[Battle of Riverrun]].

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==References and Notes==
{{references|2}}

[[Category:Battles|Golden Tooth]]
[[Category:The Westerlands]]
[[fr:Bataille de la Dent d'Or]][[zh:金牙城之战]]

Old Way

2012-10-10T10:53:03Z

Opheliac:

The '''Old Way''' is a term used by the [[Ironborn|ironmen]] when discussing their ancient tradition of reaving and plunder. Before the [[War of Conquest]], the Ironmen would use lightning raids from the sea to carry away [[Salt wives|women]] and plunder and burn what they left behind. Using this method they carved a great kingdom out of the [[riverlands]], though their ships were known from the [[Free Cities]] to the southern coasts of [[Westeros]] near [[Oldtown]]. When attacking castles, ironborn are not to "fling rocks" or starve out a foe, but rather they should storm the fortress with grapnel and ladder.

During the War of Conquest, [[Aegon I]] pacified the ironborn and outlawed the custom, at least within the kingdom, as the ironmen were allowed to prey on the shipping and settlements of the Free Cities and far away places. Those that continue to act in such a manner are said to be keeping to the 'old way.'<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 24|Chapter 24]], Theon</ref>

==References and Sources==
{{references}}
[[Category:Ironborn culture]]
[[Category:Terms]]

[[fr:Antique Voie]][[zh:古道]]

Ironborn

2012-10-10T10:51:40Z

Opheliac: /* Military */

[[File:The iron fleet by reneaigner.jpg|thumb|400px|Ironborn and the [[Iron Fleet]], Art by Rene Aigner ©]]

The '''Ironborn''', also known as the '''Ironmen''' are the natives of the [[Iron Islands]] off the west coast of [[Westeros]]. The Ironmen are fierce men of the sea, and their naval supremacy was once unmatched, their dark legacy of raids and pillage of the hinterlands of the western and southern regions granting them, to this day, a fearsome reputation as the "terror of the seas". Ironborn women may fight as well as a man, and may crew a longship or even captain their own ships. It is said that the sea gives them the appetites of a man. Bastards born in the Iron Islands are given the surname Pyke.

==History==
The [[Iron Islands]] were settled by the [[First Men]] many thousands of years ago. Somewhat isolated from the rest of [[Westeros]], they did not take up the worship of the [[Old Gods]] of the Forest, instead creating their own religion based around the [[Drowned God]] and the [[Seastone Chair]], which they allegedly found already standing on the shores of [[Old Wyk]] when they arrived. When the [[Andals]] overran Westeros and conquered the Iron Islands, they intermingled with the natives. Whilst a few locals converted to the [[Faith of the Seven]], it did not fully take hold and worship of the Drowned God continued.

Under the rule of [[House Hoare]], the ironborn reached the zenith of their power approximately four centuries ago. They ruled over the [[Riverlands]] and much of the western coast of [[Westeros]]. After the [[War of Conquest]] the ironborn were thrown back to their islands. With [[Harren the Black]] and all his line extinguished. The Ironborne was subjects of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and the kings peace for almost three hundred years, untill nine years after the [[War of the Usurper]], that they [[Greyjoy Rebellion|revolted]] in an attempt to restore the Old Ways.

==The Old Ways==
:{{Main|Old Way}}

The Old Ways are still highly regarded on the Iron Islands. The Old Way embodies the remembered values of a culture based on raiding. A man's worth was judged primarily on his skill as a raider, as evidenced in the disdain jewelry and ornament bought with coin. Men on the Iron Islands wear no tokens unless they have "paid the iron price," i.e. won by combat and taken from the corpses of they have slain.

During raids, the ironborn also took captives. Many of their captives would work as [[Thrall|thralls]], slaving away on the farms and mines of the [[Iron Islands]] since the true sons of the Iron Islands are meant for more than such drudgery. Women were also taken captive to act as bed warmers; a man could have several "[[Salt wife|salt wives]]" but only one true ironborn wife, his "[[rock wife]]".

==Religion==
:{{Main|Drowned God}}

The Ironborn follow the [[Drowned God]], a harsh deity who said to dwell beneath the oceans. They believe the Drowned God made them to take what they wanted by right of strength, to rape, reave and carve out kingdoms and to make their names known in fire, blood, steel, and song. From child birth they are commtting their bodies to the sea and join their god when they die. The clergy of the Drowned God are the [[Drowned Men]], actually drowned and resuscitated.

==Military==
The Ironborn ways and legacy of raiding has left them particularly toned for the task. Their swift shallow wooden [[ships|longships]], allow them to mount raids on the coasts of Westeros and far inland by river and stream, for which they are still remembered over three hundred years since their last major raiding and pillaging streak. Almost every house has at least one longship.

They are daring masters of the sea, fearless of drowning and thus more heavily armored at sea than is typical. In battle, they will try to board enemy ships and slaughter the crews and on land they keep to the lands, striking fast and moving on before local forces could muster.

The mighty [[Iron Fleet]] commanded by [[Victarion Greyjoy]] consists of [[ships|galleys]] which can stand against the largest warships produced elsewhere in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. However, the ability of the ironborn to build larger ships is compromised by a lack of natural resources.

==Customs==
* Ironborn shall not spill the blood of Ironborn.
* [[Finger dance]], is a common and dangerous game played between the Ironborn.
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Ironborn

2012-10-10T10:50:00Z

Opheliac: /* The Old Ways */

[[File:The iron fleet by reneaigner.jpg|thumb|400px|Ironborn and the [[Iron Fleet]], Art by Rene Aigner ©]]

The '''Ironborn''', also known as the '''Ironmen''' are the natives of the [[Iron Islands]] off the west coast of [[Westeros]]. The Ironmen are fierce men of the sea, and their naval supremacy was once unmatched, their dark legacy of raids and pillage of the hinterlands of the western and southern regions granting them, to this day, a fearsome reputation as the "terror of the seas". Ironborn women may fight as well as a man, and may crew a longship or even captain their own ships. It is said that the sea gives them the appetites of a man. Bastards born in the Iron Islands are given the surname Pyke.

==History==
The [[Iron Islands]] were settled by the [[First Men]] many thousands of years ago. Somewhat isolated from the rest of [[Westeros]], they did not take up the worship of the [[Old Gods]] of the Forest, instead creating their own religion based around the [[Drowned God]] and the [[Seastone Chair]], which they allegedly found already standing on the shores of [[Old Wyk]] when they arrived. When the [[Andals]] overran Westeros and conquered the Iron Islands, they intermingled with the natives. Whilst a few locals converted to the [[Faith of the Seven]], it did not fully take hold and worship of the Drowned God continued.

Under the rule of [[House Hoare]], the ironborn reached the zenith of their power approximately four centuries ago. They ruled over the [[Riverlands]] and much of the western coast of [[Westeros]]. After the [[War of Conquest]] the ironborn were thrown back to their islands. With [[Harren the Black]] and all his line extinguished. The Ironborne was subjects of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and the kings peace for almost three hundred years, untill nine years after the [[War of the Usurper]], that they [[Greyjoy Rebellion|revolted]] in an attempt to restore the Old Ways.

==The Old Ways==
:{{Main|Old Way}}

The Old Ways are still highly regarded on the Iron Islands. The Old Way embodies the remembered values of a culture based on raiding. A man's worth was judged primarily on his skill as a raider, as evidenced in the disdain jewelry and ornament bought with coin. Men on the Iron Islands wear no tokens unless they have "paid the iron price," i.e. won by combat and taken from the corpses of they have slain.

During raids, the ironborn also took captives. Many of their captives would work as [[Thrall|thralls]], slaving away on the farms and mines of the [[Iron Islands]] since the true sons of the Iron Islands are meant for more than such drudgery. Women were also taken captive to act as bed warmers; a man could have several "[[Salt wife|salt wives]]" but only one true ironborn wife, his "[[rock wife]]".

==Religion==
:{{Main|Drowned God}}

The Ironborn follow the [[Drowned God]], a harsh deity who said to dwell beneath the oceans. They believe the Drowned God made them to take what they wanted by right of strength, to rape, reave and carve out kingdoms and to make their names known in fire, blood, steel, and song. From child birth they are commtting their bodies to the sea and join their god when they die. The clergy of the Drowned God are the [[Drowned Men]], actually drowned and resuscitated.

==Military==
The Ironborn ways and legacy of raiding has left them particularly toned for the task. Their swift shallow wooden [[ships|longships]], allow them to mount raids on the coasts of westeros and far inland by river and stream. For which they are still remembered over three hudred years past since their last major raiding and pillaging streak. Almost every house has at least one longship.

They are daring masters of the sea, fearless of drowning and thus more heavily armored at sea than usually. In battle, they will try to board enemy ships and slaughter the crews and on land they keep to the lands, striking fast and moving on before local forces could muster.

The mighty [[Iron Fleet]] commanded by [[Victarion Greyjoy]] consists of [[ships|galleys]] which can stand against the largest warships produced elsewhere in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. However, the ability of the ironborn to build larger ships is compromised by a lack of natural resources.

==Customs==
* Ironborn shall not spill the blood of Ironborn.
* [[Finger dance]], is a common and dangerous game played between the Ironborn.
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Faith of the Seven

2012-10-10T10:41:08Z

Opheliac: /* Titles and Roles */

[[file:Faith by thegryph.jpg|thumb|350px|The Faith, Artwork by Nicole Cardiff ©]]
[[File:Faith seven aspects.jpg|thumb|350px|The faith seven aspects of god, Seven pointed star in the middle]]
[[File:The Seven by guad.jpg|thumb|350px|The faith seven aspects of god, Artrork by Guad ©]]

The '''Faith of the Seven''' is the dominant religion of the Seven Kingdoms, and is often simply referred to as "the Faith". The only parts of [[Westeros]] where the Faith is not widespread is in the [[North]] and the [[Iron Islands]], where the practice of the [[Old Gods]] and the [[Drowned God]] are still strong.

==The Seven==
The Faith worships the Seven, a single deity with seven aspects or faces, each representing a different virtue. Worshipers pray to specific aspects of the Seven for help and guidance depending on their need. The aspects are:

* '''Father''', or the Father Above, representing judgment, He is depicted as a bearded man who carries scales and is prayed to for justice.
* '''Mother''', or the Mother Above, representing motherhood and nurturing, she is prayed to for fertility or compassion, she is depicted as smiling with love and embodies the concept of mercy.
* '''Warrior''', representing strength in battle, he is prayed to for courage and victory. He carries a sword.
* '''Maiden''', representing innocence and chastity, she is usually prayed to to protect a maiden's virtue.
* '''Smith''', representing crafts and labor, he is usually prayed to when work needs to be done, for strength. he carries a hammer.
* '''Crone''', representing wisdom, she carries a lantern and is prayed to for guidance.
* '''Stranger''', an exception to the other aspects, the Stranger represents death and the unknown. Worshipers rarely seek favor from the Stranger, but outcasts sometimes associate themselves with this god.

==Practices==
The Faith of the Seven is the offical religion of the Seven Kingdoms and is heavily integrated into its [[Law and Justice|laws]] and culture. The Faith has a great many moral teachings. It frowns on gambling, preaches against bastardy, and curses things like incest and [[kinslaying]]. One of the central holy texts of the Faith is ''[[Seven-Pointed Star|The Seven-Pointed Star]]'', which is divided into gospel-like sections, such as the ''Maiden's Book,'' also called ''The Book of the Maiden.'' Presumably, each of the Seven has his or her own book. [[Maiden, Mother, and Crone]] is a song about the females of the seven. It was sung by [[Hamish|Hamish the Harper]] at the wedding of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 60|Chapter 60]], Tyrion</ref>

During [[w:Trial by combat|trials by combat]], the Seven are expected to intervene on the side of the just combatant. In order to become a knight, a squire must spend a nightlong vigil in a sept and become anointed in the name of the Seven. For this reason, there are few knights in areas where the Faith is not kept, such as the [[North]].

The number seven is considered holy to the Faith. It holds that there are seven hells as well as seven faces. Seven constellations in the sky are considered as sacred, and even grace is taught to have seven aspects. The number seven is used to invest rituals or objects with a holy significance. Adherents of the Faith use seven-pointed stars, crystal prisms, and rainbows as icons of the religion. Rites of worship heavily involve the use of light and crystals to represent the seven-in-one god.

The places of worship of the Seven are called "septs", and every sept houses representational art portraying each of the seven aspects. In rural septs, they may merely be carved masks or simple charcoal drawings on a wall, while in wealthy septs, they may be statutes inlaid with precious metals and stones. Worshipers light candles before the altars of the symbolizing each of the seven aspects. Ceremonies are lead by the highest ranking male member of the clergy, and hymns are often sung. In the naming of a child, seven oils are used to anoint the infant. Weddings are conducted standing between the altars of the Father and the Mother. Rites of worship held in rich areas and during special occasions can feature embellishments such as choirs of seventy-seven septas.

==Titles and Roles==
[[Image:HighSepton.jpg|thumb|250px|High Septon by Amoka©]]
Priests in the Faith of the Seven are known as the godsworn: "septons: if male, "septas" if female, primary servants of the Seven serving in a capacity similar to priests and priestesses of other religions. The septons and septas follow a system of vows, in serving the various orders devoted to aspect of the Seven.

===Leadership===
:{{Main|High Septon|Most Devout}}

The Faith is ruled by a council of the highest ranking septons and septas, called the [[Most Devout]]. The Most Devout are led by the [[High Septon]], who dwells at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] in the city of [[King's Landing]]. Whilst the High Septon is usually elected from among the Most Devout, this is not a requirement, as non-members of the Most Devout have been raised to the office in the past.

===Septons===
[[File:Tully Septon.jpg| A septon of [[House Tully]] - Fantasy Flight Games ©|thumb|350px|right]]
Male clergy of the Faith are called "septons," and there are various orders of devotion amongst them, each concentrating their devotion on one aspect of the Seven. For example, there are septons sworn the Smith, and they wear small metal hammers on a thong around their necks. Monastic orders of septons can live in '[[w:monastery|septries]]' (plural of 'septry'), self sustaining enclaves of sworn brothers who are called "Brown Brothers." Septons without a sept wander the countryside ministering to the smallfolk in exchange for food and shelter. They are sometimes disparaged as "begging brothers", and they wear a small metal bowl around their necks.
The figurehead of the Faith is known as the [[High Septon]].

===Septas===
Female clergy are called "septas", and there are various orders of devotion amongst them. There are orders of septas, called white, grey or blue septas, but it is unrevealed to which aspect of the deity each of them is devoted. There are convents of septas called 'motherhouses,' including a large one in Oldtown. Septas often serve as [[w:governess|governesses]] in the households of the high nobility. A trial of a woman conducted by the Faith will have septas sitting among the seven judges. High ranking septas are counted as members of the "Most Devout", revealing that they have a voice in the selection of a High Septon.

==Orders==
===Silent Sisters===
'''Silent Sisters''', is a separate order of women sworn to the service of the Stranger, who have taken the vows of chastity and silence. They handle the bodies of the dead, preparing them for funerals. They are not regarded as septas. Silent Sisters are sometimes referred to as 'Wives of the Stranger.' They clothe themselves in grey and keep their faces cowled except for their eyes.{{Ref|aCoK|39}}

Silent sisters handling the bodies of the dead, include removing bowels and organs, as well as drain blood, from corpses. They may also stuff the body with fragrant herbs and salts to preserve it and hide the smell of decomposition.

===Faith Militant===
:{{See also|Warrior's Sons|Poor Fellows}}

Two military orders, collectively known as the Faith Militant, have existed at times in its history:
* "[[Warrior's Sons]]", are an order of [[knight]]s who have renounced their lands and possessions to fight for the Seven. They wear inlaid silver armor over hair shirts, rainbow cloaks, and swords with star-shaped crystals in their pommels. They developed a reputation for fanaticism and implacable hatred for enemies of the Faith. They are the "sword" of the Sword and Stars.
* "[[Poor Fellows]]", are a more humble order for commoners and even women. Acting as a militant counterpart to begging brothers, Poor Fellows wander the realm and escort pilgrims between septs. They are lightly-armed footmen, who carry whatever weapons they can make or find, often axes or cudgels, and wear star badges, red on white. They are the "stars" of the Sword and Stars.

Historically, the orders made trouble for the nobles and royalty of the Seven Kingdoms and were brutally repressed by [[Maegor I|Maegor the Cruel]], who put a bounty on the heads of the members of the orders, a gold dragon for any scalp of a Warrior's Son and a silver stag for the scalp of a Poor Fellow, ultimately disbanding the orders and forbade holy men from ever taking up arms again until they were reinstated in the aftermath of the [[War of the Five Kings]] by Queen Regent, [[Cersei Lannister]].{{Ref|aFfC|28}}

===Begging Brothers===
Godsworn who choose to wander. They are clad in undyed brown robes, beg for alms and grant blessings to the faithful. They roam the roads of Westeros and preach.

===Contemplative Brothers===
They live and work in a monastic community known as a septry. The members of the septry often take a vow of silence. The septry is headed by the Elder Brother, who is often the only one who may speak at all times. The Eldar Brother is assisted in running the septry by proctors. The brothers engage in contemplation, prayer and silence. The brother wear brown-and-dun robes with wide bell sleeves and pointed cowls. One such septry is on the [[Quiet Isle]].

==History==

The faith of the Seven arose in the [[Hills of Andalos]] among the [[Andals]]. It is claimed that the Seven walked among the Hills of Andolos in human form. According to ''The Seven-Pointed Star'': The Father brought down seven stars from heaven and placed them on the brow of [[Hugor of the Hill]], the first king of the Andals, to form his crown and the Maid brought forth a girl supple an a willow with eyes like deep blue pools that Hugor his first wife, the Mother made her fertile, who bore him forty-four mighty sons as foretold by the Crone. The Warrior gave each son strength of arms and the Smith wrought each a suit of iron plate.{{ref|adwd|5}}

The Faith was brought to Westeros by the [[Andal]]s who [[Andal Invasion|invaded]] from the [[Essos]], more than six thousand years ago. where it largely supplanted the local worship of the [[Old Gods]]. The city of [[Oldtown]] became the center of the Faith, and the [[Starry Sept]] in the city served as the seat of the High Septon for a thousand years until the Targaryens came.

When [[Aegon I|Aegon the Conqueror]], invaded Westeros, he adopted the Seven and gained support of the High Septon, who proclaimed that the Faith Militant would not offer resistance to the Targaryen invasion. However, that changed upon Aegon's death and the passing of the Iron Throne to his son Aenys I. The Faith withdrew their allegiance and the Militant orders supported those [[lord]]s who opposed the Targaryens.

The resulting civil war raged through the reigns of [[Aenys I]] and Maegor the Cruel and into the start of the reign of [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys I]]. Maegor's brutal repression of the Faith caused tens of thousands of deaths. Eventually, Jaehaerys offered peace to the Faith and [[House Targaryen|House Targaryen's]] unwavering defense and support in return for the militant orders disbanding to which they agreed. Jaehaerys I appointed Septon [[Barth]] the [[Hand of the King]] and had forty years of peace and prosperity.

The High Septon and the Most Devout moved the center of the faith to the new capital of [[King's Landing]]. Upon the death of King [[Daeron I]], [[Baelor I]], the septon king assured the [[Iron Throne]] and built the Great Sept of Baelor atop [[Visenya's hill]]. Baelor decided not to re-arm the faith, as Baelor was a man of peace who believed the only weapon the faithful should have is prayer.During his reign he had a stonemason named as the [[High Septon]], a man that could carve stonework so beautifully that Baelor believed him to be the Smith in human form. While a fantastic stonecarver, the new High Septon could not read, write or recite any prayers. Rumor spread that Baelor's Hand had him poisoned to end the embarrassment to the realm. Baelor then raised a boy of eight years to High Septon, who Baelor claimed worked miracles, although the boy could not save the king's life on his deathbed.{{Ref|aFfC|28}} History says Baelor starved himself to death by prolonged fasting to cleanse himself of lust.{{Ref|aSoS|59}}

In the aftermath of the [[War of the Five Kings]], religious fervor in the Seven Kingdoms saw an increase. Many pilgrims and refugees, often called "sparrows", took up the badges and arms of Poor Fellows to protect themselves and other homeless victims of the war. Groups of Poor Fellows took to guarding the Great Sept of Baelor and serving particularly pious nobles. Though common-born, the Poor Fellows showed no respect for secular rank or social position. During her reign as Queen Regent, [[Cersei Lannister]] officially reinstated both orders of the Faith Militant as a concession to the new High Septon. Many knights, including Cersei's own cousin [[Lancel Lannister]], joined the reformed Warrior's Sons in the aftermath.

==References and Notes==
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Brotherhood without banners

2012-10-10T10:31:57Z

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[[File: BWB_Sir_Heartsalot.jpg|The Brotherhood Without Banners - by Sir-Heartsalot ©|thumb|480px|right]]
The '''Brotherhood Without Banners''', also known as the '''Knights of Hollow Hill''' and the '''Forgotten Fellowship''', is a outlaw group who fights Lannister rule in the name of former King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]]. The group was founded by the soldiers and nobles who were sent by the then Hand of the King [[Eddard Stark]] to bring [[Gregor Clegane]] to justice.
After they were ambushed while crossing a ford and nearly defeated, the group continued the fight as guerrilla group. Their number increased as they were joined by defeated soldiers from other battles and refugees from the fighting. After the death of their leader, [[Beric Dondarrion]], the undead [[Catelyn Tully]] took over the group. Under her leadership the Brotherhood is more concerned with exacting revenge on [[House Lannister]] and their allies, particularly [[House Frey]], for the [[Red Wedding]] than with justice and the protection of the smallfolk.

==Founding==
The Brotherhood was originally founded by [[Beric Dondarrion]] and [[Thoros of Myr]]. After reports of marauding raiders in the [[Riverlands]] had reached [[King's Landing]], the [[Hand of the King]], [[Eddard Stark]] sent out a force under the command of [[Beric Dondarrion]], including some of his own men, to stop the marauders and bring them to justice. According to witnesses the raiders were led by a man of monstrous size, whom Eddard realized could only be Ser [[Gregor Clegane]].

Beric, having the command of the party, led his men into an ambush and was killed by Ser Gregor. He was then accidentally resurrected by Thoros using his religions funeral custom. The revived Beric swore to uphold his oath to King Robert and resumed his quest for Gregor's head. Once Robert died and the Lannisters assumed control of the Iron Throne, Beric's men became the outlaws but they still fought on for the justice of the smallfolk and in the name of King Robert and Eddard Stark.

In a later conversation with his son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]], [[Tywin Lannister]] revealed that the intention was to draw Eddard Stark to them to be captured and exchanged for Tyrion, who had been taken prisoner by [[Catelyn Tully]]. But because he had been wounded Stark was unable to lead the party himself, and instead entrusted the leadership of the party to [[Beric Dondarrion]].

== Outlaw ==
When the group was first sent out, Clegane had been declared outlaw but after the death of [[Robert Baratheon]] and the fall of Eddard Stark, the roles were reversed. Now, Clegane was fighting in the name of the law, while Dondarrion and his group were declared outlaws.
[[Thoros of Myr]] later revealed to [[Arya Stark|Arya]] that there had been voices within the group that thought they should surrender themselves, but Dondarrion convinced everybody to continue the fight in the name of King Robert as to uphold the spirit of Robert's decree and protect the people.

The Brotherhood fought a guerrilla war against the invaders. At first the Lannisters and their allies were their targets, but eventually the Brotherhood saw their task as to protect the smallfolk against all who would harm them. Because of this, Northern raiders and common outlaws were now also targeted by the brotherhood.

This phase can be seen as the high point of the Brotherhood. They believed in the nobility of their cause and gained much support from the smallfolk, who provided them with information and, sometimes, food. They were fairly successful in capturing their enemies, and continued to show their faith in the righteousness of their cause by always providing their prisoners with justice; namely a trial. Due to the odds against them, Dondarrion was killed several more times, but was resurrected each time by Thoros. Most of his crew refused to acknowledge this and, according to them, Dondarrion had just been wounded and Thoros was a competent healer.

A group of the Brotherhood managed to capture [[Arya Stark]] and [[Sandor Clegane]] and bring them to Beric's hideout at the same time. Beric decided to hold Arya until they could ransom her to her [[House Tully|Tully]] relatives. He put Sandor on trial for Lannister atrocities. On Arya's eyewitness testimony, Beric convicted Sandor of murdering the butcher boy [[Mycah]], but allowed him to choose a trial by combat. He fought Sandor personally with a flaming sword, but was killed. The Brotherhood allowed Sandor to leave, though they seized his possessions in exchange for a deed. Thoros resurrected Beric once again, and later Arya escaped and was captured by Sandor.

== Leadership change==
After the [[Red Wedding]] the Brotherhood found the body of Catelyn Tully. Harwin and Dondarrion asked Thoros to resurrect her. Thoros refused because she had been dead for too long. In some way, Dondarrion gives the kiss of life to her, trading his life for hers, resurrecting Catelyn's half-decayed body; what convinced him to exchanged his life for hers is unknown. Though rendered nearly mute from her slit throat, Catelyn can croak out orders that are barely intelligible. She took the name Lady Stoneheart and became the Brotherhood's new de facto leader.

Under the leadership of the undead Catelyn Tully the Brotherhood embarks on a campaign of revenge against those who were their enemies. Participants of the Red Wedding, particularly the [[House Frey|Freys]], were their target.

In the epilogue of [[A Storm of Swords]], it is described that the Brotherhood had captured [[Petyr Frey]]. When [[Merrett Frey]] came to ransom him, he saw that Petyr had already been hanged, and was then also hanged next to him.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Epilogue|Epilogue]]</ref> Later, after he had been dismissed by [[Jaime Lannister]], [[Ryman Frey]] was ambushed by the Brotherhood and he too was hanged, along with his entire party.

According to Thoros, at this point the Brotherhood had fallen low, and were no different to regular outlaws.

Later the Brotherhood captured [[Brienne of Tarth]] and her companions [[Podrick Payne]] and Ser [[Hyle Hunt]], who had been searching with her for [[Sansa Stark]] and [[Arya Stark]] as Brienne, and Jaime, had swore to Catelyn Tully before her death. The undead Catelyn recognized Brienne, but was uninterested in any argument, since the delirious Brienne had called out for Jaime so many times during her recovery and carries the young King [[Tommen]]'s seal and the sword Jaime gave her, named [[oathkeeper]]. Instead, she demanded that Brienne kill [[Jaime Lannister]], or suffer death herself. Brienne refused because she had been rescued by Jaime and believed him to be a changed man. Catelyn then gave the command for her to be hanged with her companions. At the last moment, when the Brotherhood pulled upon the rope, Brienne is revealed to have screamed a single, unknown, word.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 41|Chapter 41]], Brienne</ref>

==Known members==
===Currently===
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* [[Catelyn Tully|Lady Stoneheart]], also known as "The Hangwoman", "The Silent Sister" and "Mother Merciless"
* [[Lem|Lem Lemoncloak]]
* [[Thoros of Myr]]
* [[Harwin]]
* [[Jack-Be-Lucky]]
* [[Tom of Sevenstreams]]
* Ser [[Gendry]] of the Hollow Hill
* [[Notch]]
* [[Luke|Likely Luke]]
* [[Mudge (Banners)|Mudge]]
* [[Beardless Dick]]
* [[Dennett]]
}}

===Formerly===
* Lord {[[Beric Dondarrion]]} was killed multiple times throughout the war but was resurrected each time by [[Thoros of Myr]]. He was the original leader of the Brotherhood until he gave up his life for Catelyn Tully.
* [[Edric Dayne]], Lord of [[Starfall]] and [[House Dayne]] in [[Dorne]], this twelve-year old served as Beric's squire. Whereabouts is currently unknown.
* The [[Mad Huntsman]], searching south of the Mander for food.
* [[Greenbeard]], searching south of the Mander for food.
* [[Anguy]], called Anguy the Archer, a skilled young bowman from the [[Dornish Marches]] who won the archery competition at the [[Eddard Stark]]'s elevation to [[Hand of the King]] Tourney. Whereabouts is currently unknown.
* [[Merrit|Merrit O'Moontown]], not currently with Lady Stoneheart's group.
* [[Watty]] the Miller, not currently with Lady Stoneheart's group.
* [[Meg|Swampy Meg]], not currently with Lady Stoneheart's group.
* [[Jon|Jon O'Nutten]], not currently with Lady Stoneheart's group.
* {[[Kyle (Banners)|Kyle]]} was killed in a battle with the [[Brave Companions]].
* {[[Alyn]] of Winterfell} rallied the survivors of the [[Battle at the Mummer's Ford]] and died sometime after.

===Allies & Sympathisers===
* [[Sharna]], [[Husband]], [[Boy]] & [[Hot Pie]] at the [[Inn of the Kneeling Man]]
* [[Tansy]], [[Bella]] and the "[[Peach|peaches]]" at [[Stoney Sept]]
* Lady [[Ravella Swann]] at [[Acorn Hall]]
* Lord [[Lymond Lychester]] and Maester [[Roone (Maester)|Roone]]
* The [[Ghost of High Heart]]
* The [[Lady of the Leaves]]
* The Septon at [[Sallydance]]
* [[Jeyne Heddle]] and the orphans at the [[Crossroads Inn]].

==References and Notes==
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Age of Heroes

2012-10-10T09:36:18Z

Opheliac:

The '''Age of Heroes''', an era during the history of [[Westeros]] which takes its name from the great men and women who lived in the years of peace that followed the forging of the [[Pact]], to which many noble houses trace their family histories and many stories, [[Songs]], and legends are told about. <ref>[[A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying]], Campaign guide</ref>

==Overview==
The age began with the signing of the [[Pact]] ending the [[War of the First Men and the Children of the Forest]],{{Ref|aGoT|66}} which lasted for nearly four thousand years. During that time, a hundred kingdoms rose and fell. This was a rugged time where many ancient traditions and legacies forged by the First Men were established, with influence from the children. Many of these customs live on among the lords of the [[North]], who still bear the blood of the First Men in their veins. The laws of hospitality, the obligation of a judge to also be the executioner, and the renowned Wall are all accredited to these ancestors of the [[northmen]] even the barrows of the First Men can still be found throughout the North. This was the time when many legendary kings and heroes walked the earth: [[Bran the Builder]], [[Lann the Clever]], the [[Grey King]], and so forth.{{Ref|aGoT|27}} It is an era that is shrouded in mystery, with more myth than fact known about it. It ended with the onset of [[the Long Night]].

During this time it was also recorded by the [[Night's Watch]] that the [[children of the forest]] gave the Night's Watch a hundred obsidian daggers every year.{{Ref|aFfC|5}}

==See Also==
* [[Timeline of major events]]

==References and Notes==
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Eladon Goldenhair

2012-10-10T09:24:22Z

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'''Eladon Goldenhair''' is an [[Unsullied]] sworn to [[Daenerys Targaryen]].

==Recent Events==
===A Dance with Dragons===
Eladon Goldenhair was on patrol with another Unsullied [[Loyal Spear]]. The pair were poisoned at a wineshop where they often stopped at while on there rounds. The wineshop owner and his daughter were arrested; although they both pleaded ignorance, Daenerys ordered [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]] to question them sharply.

==References and Notes==
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