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		<title>Man-at-arms</title>
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&lt;div&gt;[[File:Gregor Clegane Nordheimer.jpg|350px|thumb|Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] with the [[Mountain&#039;s men]], by Nordheimer ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
A &#039;&#039;&#039;man-at-arms&#039;&#039;&#039; is a heavily armed soldier in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]], usually of [[smallfolk|common]] origin.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Duties==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Knight]]s are expected to train and lead a group of men-at-arms.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1045 Some Info About Knighthood], July 30, 1999&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;{{ref|ADWD|42}} Unlike mercenary [[sellsword]]s, men-at-arms remain in the service of a master,{{ref|AGOT|63}} such as [[lord]]s or [[landed knight]]s, and they can wear the badge or livery of the men they serve.{{ref|THK}}{{ref|ASOS|62}} [[Armament]] of men-at-arms includes axes,{{ref|TMK}}{{ref|AGOT|62}}{{ref|ACOK|37}}{{ref|ACOK|58}} daggers,{{ref|ACOK|37}} longaxes,{{ref|ASOS|51}} spears,{{ref|TMK}}{{ref|AGOT|62}}{{ref|ACOK|58}} swords,{{ref|AGOT|62}} and warhammers.{{ref|ACOK|37}} Some use shields.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} They can be mounted on [[horse]]s{{ref|AGOT|34}}{{ref|ASOS|2}} or march on foot.{{ref|AGOT|59}} Men-at-arms can also serve as warriors on the decks of [[ships]].{{ref|ACOK|58}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Besides fighting on campaign during wartime, men-at-arms can also serve in the garrisons of castles,{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}}{{ref|AGOT|34}} as household guards,{{ref|AGOT|49}} or as guards at city gates.{{ref|AGOT|65}} Some [[Kings of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]] have used men-at-arms and [[household knight]]s to protect members of the royal family, while others have used the [[Kingsguard]].{{ref|ADWD|55}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
At the [[Field of Fire]] during [[Aegon&#039;s Conquest]], the [[Two Kings]] led five thousand [[knight]]s and ten times as many [[freerider]]s and men-at-arms.{{ref|AGOT|13}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Prince [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor Targaryen]] was able to defeat seasoned men-at-arms in the yard when he was only twelve.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} When King Maegor the Cruel asked for champions to defend him in a [[trial of seven]], the simple man-at-arms [[Dick Bean]] was the first to volunteer.{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} During the [[Faith Militant uprising]], knights and men-at-arms disappeared in the countryside after being sent to apprehend [[Dennis the Lame]] and [[Ragged Silas]].{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After the ascension of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]], Queen [[Elinor Costayne]] departed [[King&#039;s Landing]] for the [[Eyrie]] with only a handmaid and a loyal man-at-arms as her companions.{{ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}} A dozen knights and forty men-at-arms protected Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]] and Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]] when they sailed to [[Dragonstone (island)|Dragonstone]] to confront Jaehaerys after he wed his sister, [[Alysanne Targaryen]].{{ref|FAB|The Year of the Brides - 49 AC}} When Rogar and Alyssa returned to [[Storm&#039;s End]], they were escorted through the [[kingswood]] by a hundred men-at-arms.{{ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}} Lord [[Maegor Towers]] resided at [[Harrenhal]] with only a cook and three older men-at-arms.{{ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}} Because men-at-arms often guarded river fords and charged travelers for the right to cross, King Jaehaerys desired to build more durable roads throughout the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Thousands of knights, men-at-arms and peasants from the [[riverlands]] rose in support of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - A Son for a Son}} Ser [[Criston Cole]] marched against [[Rosby]] and [[Stokeworth]] with a hundred knights and five hundred men-at-arms from the household of [[Aegon II Targaryen]], and three thousand men-at-arms were in the army of [[greens]] led by [[Ormund Hightower]], [[Lord of the Hightower]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} [[Ulf the White]] was a man-at-arms who mounted [[Silverwing]] during the [[Sowing of the Seeds]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} [[Vhagar]] killed six knights and twoscore men-at-arms in the service of Lady [[Sabitha Frey]] when Prince [[Aemond Targaryen]] attacked Harrenhal.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} During the [[riot of King&#039;s Landing (Dance of the Dragons)|riots of King&#039;s Landing]], only sixteen of Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]]&#039;s hundred knights and men-at-arms survived an expedition into [[Flea Bottom]]. Twenty men-at-arms were with the [[Seven Who Rode]] to rescue Prince [[Joffrey Velaryon]] from the mob.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} An unknown man-at-arms is remember as one of the possible killers of Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Viserys I)|Daeron Targaryen]] during [[Second Tumbleton]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] assembled fifteen hundred knights and eight thousand men-at-arms in support of the [[blacks]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}} &lt;br /&gt;
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In the aftermath of the Dance, men-at-arms were among the condemned who begged to [[take the black]] during the [[Hour of the Wolf]].{{ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}} Some [[northmen]] who did not marry at [[Widow Fairs]] chose to instead become men-at-arms and guards to river lords.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} A hundred knights and three housand men-at-arms were organized by Lady [[Johanna Lannister]] in an attempt to retake [[Fair Isle]] from the [[ironborn]], but the campaign was crushed by Lord [[Dalton Greyjoy]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} [[Sandoq the Shadow]] single-handedly defended King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] and Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]] from Ser [[Amaury Peake]] and a dozen men-at-arms at the start of the [[secret siege]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Tommard Heddle|Black Tom Heddle]] was accompanied by a dozen men-at-arms during the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{ref|TMK}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] ordered his [[pyromancers]] to enact the [[wildfire plot]] during the [[Sack of King&#039;s Landing]], Lord [[Rossart]] disguised himself as a common man-at-arms. Rossart was caught and slain by Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], however, before the [[wildfire]] could be set afire.{{ref|ASOS|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Eddard Stark]], [[Lord of Winterfell]], sometimes invites grizzled old men-at-arms to eat at his table with him.{{ref|AGOT|22}} Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] commands a dozen knights and a hundred men-at-arms.{{ref|AGOT|47}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Gared]] is a man-at-arms in the [[ranger|ranging]] party of Ser [[Waymar Royce]] in the [[haunted forest]].{{ref|AGOT|Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Six times as many men-at-arms as [[knight]]s arrive in [[King&#039;s Landing]] for the [[Hand&#039;s tourney]].{{ref|AGOT|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Kurleket]], [[Lharys]], and [[Mohor]], three men-at-arms in the service of Lord [[Jonos Bracken]], support Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] in her arrest of [[Tyrion Lannister]] at the [[crossroads inn]].{{ref|AGOT|31}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Robb Stark]] divides his host at the [[Twins]], a great mass of men-at-arms marches on foot in the portion led by Lord [[Roose Bolton]].{{ref|AGOT|59}} Masterless men-at-arms join Robb&#039;s force after fleeing the [[battle under the walls of Riverrun]].{{ref|AGOT|63}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During the [[battle on the Green Fork]], ranks of [[House Lannister|Lannister]] men-at-arms are armed with axes, spears, and swords.{{ref|AGOT|62}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:PolliverFFGcard by davidsondered.jpg|thumb|[[Polliver]] by David Sondered © Fantasy Flight Games]]&lt;br /&gt;
Six men-at-arms escort Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] to [[Winterfell]] for the [[harvest feast]].{{ref|ACOK|16}} They are attacked by [[Ramsay Snow]] while returning to [[Hornwood]], however.{{ref|ACOK|28}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While torturing [[smallfolk]] in the [[riverlands]], the Tickler asks his victims if they know how many men-at-arms are with Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]].{{ref|ACOK|28}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Polliver]], a man-at-arms with the [[Mountain&#039;s men]], carries [[Needle]] after the sword is taken from [[Arya Stark]].{{ref|ACOK|26}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The men-at-arms in the host of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] at [[Harrenhal]] take their meals in the Barracks Hall.{{ref|ACOK|30}} [[Vargo Hoat]] drinks with two men-at-arms in service to Lord [[Leo Lefford]].{{ref|ACOK|30}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After [[Renly Baratheon]] is [[siege of Storm&#039;s End (299)|killed at Storm&#039;s End]], men-at-arms spread conflicting stories that he was murdered by a woman.{{ref|ACOK|36}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[ironborn]] men-at-arms led by [[Theon Greyjoy]] wield dagger, axe, and warhammer against the [[Wild Hares]].{{ref|ACOK|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], the [[royal fleet]] of [[Stannis Baratheon]] carries steel-clad men-at-arms on its decks for the attack on King&#039;s Landing.{{ref|ACOK|58}}{{ref|ACOK|61}} &#039;&#039;[[Fury]]&#039;&#039;, for instance, is slowed by carrying an abundance armored knights and men-at-arms.{{ref|ACOK|58}} [[Lothor Brune]] cuts his way through half a hundred [[House Fossoway|Fossoway]] men-at-arms during the battle.{{ref|ACOK|65}} The man-at-arms [[Willit]] saves the life of his master, Ser [[Harys Swyft]], during the battle.{{ref|ACOK|65}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
According to [[Varys]], several thousand common men-at-arms lost their lives in the battle while fighting for Stannis.{{ref|ASOS|19}} Thousands of [[House Tyrell]] men-at-arms remain in King&#039;s Landing after the Blackwater, and King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] learns jokes about [[Dornishmen]] from them.{{ref|ASOS|38}} &lt;br /&gt;
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A dozen [[House Frey]] men-at-arms slaughter wedding guests with heavy longaxes during the [[Red Wedding]].{{ref|ASOS|51}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the foothills of the [[Mountains of the Moon]], Arya meets a girl who has a cloth doll man-at-arms which she names Ser Soldier.{{ref|ASOS|65}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Lord [[Nestor Royce]] brings a dozen knights and a score of men-at-arms with him when he visits the [[Eyrie]] after the death of Lady [[Lysa Arryn]].{{ref|AFFC|10}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Three hundred men-at-arms are in the column which escorts Tywin&#039;s body back to [[Casterly Rock]].{{ref|AFFC|16}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[brotherhood without banners]] ambush Ser [[Ryman Frey]], three knights, and a dozen men-at-arms while they are returning to the Twins.{{ref|AFFC|44}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Bastard&#039;s Boys]] are men-at-arms in the service of Ramsay.{{ref|ADWD|Appendix}} One of them, [[Yellow Dick]], is murdered at [[Winterfell]].{{ref|ADWD|46}} Also at Winterfell, [[Grey Jeyne]] eats the face of a man-at-arms in service to [[Roger Ryswell]] after he falls to his death.{{ref|ADWD|46}} &lt;br /&gt;
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[[Val]] nearly kills a man-at-arms while attempting to escape [[Castle Black]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The retinue of Ser [[Balon Swann]] to [[Sunspear]] includes twenty men-at-arms.{{ref|ADWD|38}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Cregan Karstark]]&#039;s pursuit of [[Alys Karstark]] includes four men-at-arms.{{ref|ADWD|49}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Twenty men-at-arms, most of them once Mountain&#039;s men, accompany [[Ronnet Connington|Red Ronnet Connington]] to the capital.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|The [[knight]]s and men-at-arms should get off light enough. They were only [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion|following their liege lords]].{{ref|TMK}}|[[Roland Crakehall (Kingsguard)|Roland Crakehall]] to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Clement&#039;&#039;&#039;: Five [[knight]]s and twenty men-at-arms went with [[Marq Piper|Marq]] to the [[Twins]]. Are they your guests as well, Frey?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Edwyn&#039;&#039;&#039;: Some of the knights, perhaps. The others were served [[Red Wedding|no more than they deserved]]. You&#039;d do well to guard your traitor&#039;s tongue, Piper, unless you want your heir returned in pieces.{{ref|AFFC|38}}|[[Clement Piper]] and [[Edwyn Frey]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Men-at-arms| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Homme d&#039;armes]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Girl_bought_to_please_the_king&amp;diff=346081</id>
		<title>Girl bought to please the king</title>
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| nickname = Girl bought to please the king&lt;br /&gt;
| arms = Lys&lt;br /&gt;
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| Culture = [[Lys]] &lt;br /&gt;
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| Books = &#039;&#039;[[A Game of Thrones]]&#039;&#039; (appears)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[A Dance with Dragons]]&#039;&#039; (appears)&lt;br /&gt;
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The &#039;&#039;&#039;girl bought to please the king&#039;&#039;&#039; is one of [[Illyrio Mopatis]]&#039;s slaves in [[Illyrio&#039;s manse|his manse]] in [[Pentos]].{{Ref|ADWD|1}} Her given name is not mentioned.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Appearance and character==&lt;br /&gt;
The girl is blond, blue-eyed, fair, and willowy.{{Ref|ADWD|1}} She is a talkative girl, sixteen years of age, and is the favorite of [[Illyrio Mopatis]].{{Ref|AGOT|3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
The girl was trained as a [[Pillow house|bed slave]] in [[Lys]] and was taught the [[Common Tongue]] at some point. She was bought to please the king, [[Illyrio Mopatis]]&#039;s one-time guest [[Viserys Targaryen]], in the bedchamber.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
The girl and an older woman help bathe [[Daenerys Targaryen]] before the princess&#039;s introduction to [[Drogo]]. The young servant is envious that Daenerys will marry the powerful &#039;&#039;[[khal]]&#039;&#039;.{{Ref|AGOT|3}} &lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
After drinking at [[Illyrio&#039;s manse]], [[Tyrion Lannister]] wakes to find the girl tending to him, having been told by Magister [[Illyrio Mopatis]] to bathe the dwarf and warm his bed.{{Ref|ADWD|1}} Tyrion initially declines the girl&#039;s offer to sleep together. After thinking of the girl&#039;s revulsion for him, however, Tyrion reconsiders and disparages the girl.{{Ref|ADWD|1}} When he joins Illyrio for supper, Tyrion tells the magister that the girl did all that was required of her.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes by the girl==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|Now you look all a princess.{{Ref|AGOT|3}}|the girl, to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;girl&#039;&#039;&#039;: My name—&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Tyrion&#039;&#039;&#039;: —is of no interest to me. Do you know where [[prostitution|whores]] go?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Girl&#039;&#039;&#039;: Whores sell themselves for coin.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Tyrion&#039;&#039;&#039;: Or jewels, or gowns, or castles. But where do they go?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Girl&#039;&#039;&#039;: Is it a riddle, m&#039;lord? I&#039;m no good at riddles.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}|the girl and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes about the girl==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|She despises me, he realized, but no more than I despise myself.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|It might please m&#039;lord to strangle you. That&#039;s how I served [[Shae|my last whore]]. Do you think [[Illyrio Mopatis|your master]] would object? Surely not. He has a hundred more like you, but no one else like me.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] to the girl}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|She was trained in [[Lys]], where they make an art of love. [[Viserys Targaryen|The king]] enjoyed her greatly.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}|[[Illyrio Mopatis]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Bilingual characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters from Lys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Slaves and freedmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Fille élevée pour plaire au roi]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>Dye</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Dyes&#039;&#039;&#039; are used to change the color of things, such as textiles and leather.{{ref|ACOK|17}} [[Hair dye]] is a popular cosmetic, especially in [[Tyrosh]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Culture==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Tyrosh]]i and [[Braavos]]i make dyes from substances secreted by sea [[snail]]s, and their dyes have become famous throughout the [[known world]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}{{ref|TWOIAF|TWOIAF: The Free Cities: Braavos}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Dyers often have their hands stained in different colors, such as black,{{ref|AGOT|28}} purple,{{ref|AGOT|28}} or green.{{ref|ACOK|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[City Watch of King&#039;s Landing]] are known as the gold cloaks because of their dyed cloaks.{{ref|AGOT|65}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[cave dwellers]] who live [[beyond the Wall]] dye their faces blue, purple, and green.{{ref|ASOS|15}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
Dyers prospered during the reign of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]].{{ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Daemon II Blackfyre]] dyed his hair black while disguised as Ser John the Fiddler during the [[wedding tourney at Whitewalls]].{{ref|TMK}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Lommy Greenhands]] was a dyer&#039;s apprentice before he was caught stealing.{{ref|ACOK|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Lord [[Petyr Baelish]], [[master of coin]], has bought [[wool]], linen, and lace and had the textiles dyed before having them resold.{{ref|ACOK|17}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
In the [[Western Market]] of [[Vaes Dothrak]], [[Daenerys Targaryen]] sees a cloth trader from [[Yi Ti]] haggling over the price of green dye with a [[Pentos]]hi.{{ref|AGOT|54}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The ivory silk gown given by Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] to [[Sansa Stark]] is dyed black so that Sansa can wear it to mourn the late King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{ref|AGOT|57}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
While Daenerys is in [[Qarth]], dyers clothe her in colors she did not know existed.{{ref|ACOK|40}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Septa [[Eglantine]] put brown dye in Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]]&#039;s hair to disguise the child during the journey to [[Dorne]].{{ref|AFFC|21}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lysa Arryn]] gave [[hair dye]] to Sansa to change her hair from auburn to a burnt brown.{{ref|AFFC|23}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Ironborn]] capture a [[Tyrosh]]i merchantmen and use dyes in its hold to color their beards in an effort to sneak into Oldtown. Their plan is halted by &#039;&#039;[[Lady of the Tower]]&#039;&#039;, however.{{ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Jon Connington|Griff]] and [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]] dye their hair blue.{{ref|ADWD|22}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|Two of the [[City Watch of King&#039;s Landing|City Watch]] were standing at the mouth of an alley. Their cloaks hung almost to the ground, the heavy wool dyed a rich [[gold]]; their mail and boots and gloves were black.{{ref|AGOT|65}}|thoughts of [[Arya Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|He did not simply collect the [[gold]] and lock it in a treasure vault, no. He paid [[Robert I Baratheon|the king&#039;s]] debts in promises, and put the king&#039;s gold to work. He bought [[wagon]]s, shops, [[ship]]s, houses. He bought grain when it was plentiful and sold bread when it was scarce. He bought [[wool]] from the [[north]] and [[linen]] from the south and [[Myrish lace|lace]] from [[Lys]], stored it, moved it, dyed it, sold it. The [[currency|golden dragons]] bred and multiplied, and [[Petyr Baelish|Littlefinger]] lent them out and brought them home with hatchlings.{{ref|ACOK|17}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|One of his [[drowned men]] handed him a robe of heavy roughspun dyed in mottled greens and blues and greys, the colors of the sea and the [[Drowned God]].{{ref|AFFC|1}}|thoughts of [[Aeron Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Dyers| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Culture]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Substances]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Teinture]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Bloody_Isle&amp;diff=342763</id>
		<title>Bloody Isle</title>
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&lt;div&gt;The &#039;&#039;&#039;Bloody Isle&#039;&#039;&#039; is a isle off the coast of [[Oldtown]] in the [[Reach]], possibly a part of the [[Citadel]].{{Ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
When [[Samwell Tarly]] is at the [[Citadel#Weeping Dock|Weeping Dock]] at Oldtown, he sees two acolytes helping an old man into a boat for the Bloody Isle.{{Ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Region Reach}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Islands}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Places in the Reach]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Islands]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[es:Isla Sangrienta]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Île Sanglante]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Seneschal%27s_Court&amp;diff=342762</id>
		<title>Seneschal&#039;s Court</title>
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&lt;div&gt;The &#039;&#039;&#039;Seneschal&#039;s Court&#039;&#039;&#039; is a hall within the [[Citadel]] of [[Oldtown]]. It is named after the [[Seneschal of the Citadel]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Layout==&lt;br /&gt;
The hall has a stone floor and high, arched windows. There are benches along the wall and a raised dais at the far end. A door behind the dais leads to a turnpike stair.{{Ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Outside of the Seneschal&#039;s Court are stocks in which novices can be locked by rectors and then pelted with rotting vegetables by acolytes.{{Ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
After arriving at the [[Citadel]], [[Samwell Tarly]] looks at a map at [[Scribe&#039;s Hearth]] for the fastest way to the Seneschal&#039;s Court so he can see speak with the Seneschal, who is now Archmaester [[Theobald]]. Once at the hall, Sam is forced to wait for hours by [[Lorcas]]. [[Alleras]] arrives and brings Sam to the [[Ravenry]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Samwell&#039;&#039;&#039;: How much longer will it be?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Lorcas&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Theobald|The Seneschal]] is an important man.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Samwell&#039;&#039;&#039;: I came all the way from the [[Wall]].&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Lorcas&#039;&#039;&#039;: Then you will have no trouble going a bit farther. To that bench just there, beneath the window.{{ref|AFFC|45}}|[[Samwell Tarly]] and [[Lorcas]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Citadel]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Halls]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Tribunal du Sénéchal]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Scribe%27s_Hearth&amp;diff=342761</id>
		<title>Scribe&#039;s Hearth</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Scribe&#039;s Hearth&#039;&#039;&#039; is located at the [[Citadel]] in [[Oldtown]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Preface}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Layout==&lt;br /&gt;
Scribe&#039;s Hearth is found just past the gates of the [[Citadel]]. [[Acolyte]]s there can be hired by the people of [[Oldtown]] to write wills and read letters. Books and maps are sold at other stalls.{{ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
Maester [[Yandel]] was a foundling in an empty stall of the Scribe&#039;s Hearth in {{Date|272}}, where he was found by an [[acolyte]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Preface}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Samwell Tarly]] stops at Scribe&#039;s Hearth after arriving at the [[Citadel]] and looks at a map for the fastest way to the [[Seneschal&#039;s Court]].{{ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|I was a foundling from my birth in the tenth year of the reign of the [[Aerys II Targaryen|last Targaryen king]], left on a morning in an empty stall in the Scribe&#039;s Hearth, where [[acolyte]]s practiced the art of letters for those who had need.{{ref|TWOIAF|Preface}}|writings of [[Yandel]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|Just beyond stood Scribe&#039;s Hearth, where [[Oldtown]]ers came in search of [[acolyte]]s to write their wills and read their letters. Half a dozen bored scribes sat in open stalls, waiting for some custom. At other stalls books were being bought and sold.{{ref|AFFC|45}}|thoughts of [[Samwell Tarly]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Citadel]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[es:Hogar del Escriba]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Foyer du Scribe]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=House_of_the_Dragon_-_Season_3&amp;diff=340272</id>
		<title>House of the Dragon - Season 3</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox season&lt;br /&gt;
|show	      = House of the Dragon&lt;br /&gt;
|season       = 3&lt;br /&gt;
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|country      = United States&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Season 3&#039;&#039;&#039; of &#039;&#039;[[House of the Dragon]]&#039;&#039; is the third season of the series.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Pre-production==&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;House of the Dragon&#039;&#039; was officially renewed for a third season on the 13th June 2024, three days before the release of the first episode of the [[House of the Dragon - Season 2|second season]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Variety: [https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-season-3-1236036527/ House of the Dragon Renewed for Season 3] (June 13, 2024)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The day after of the [[House of the Dragon - Season 2|season 2]] finale aired, showrunner [[w:Ryan Condal|Ryan Condal]] revealed season 3 is scheduled to enter production in early 2025. The scripts being currently worked on, the pre-production is planned for the fall 2024.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Variety: [https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/house-of-the-dragon-end-season-4-1236095543/ &amp;quot;House of the Dragon&amp;quot; to End With Season 4, Season 3 to Begin Production in Early 2025] (August 5, 2024)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|List of actors of House of the Dragon}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{See also|List of characters created for House of the Dragon}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
*{{WoW|House of the Dragon: Season 3}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{HOTD}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{ASOIAF}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:House of the Dragon|Season 3]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Saison 3 de House of the Dragon]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[pt:House of the Dragon - Terceira Temporada]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Eunuch&amp;diff=338809</id>
		<title>Eunuch</title>
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&lt;div&gt;A &#039;&#039;&#039;eunuch&#039;&#039;&#039; is a man who has been [[w:castrated|castrated]] (removal of the testicles) or [[w:Emasculation|emasculated]] (removal of both penis and testicles), before or after puberty. Most people would not volunteer their young sons to become eunuchs, and most men would not choose to be castrated or emasculated.  Therefore, most eunuchs are [[slave]]s, or others who have had no choice in the matter. The most famous eunuchs are the [[Unsullied]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Eunuchs in Essos==&lt;br /&gt;
Eunuchs are far more common in [[Essos]] than [[Westeros]]. In Essos, eunuchs make popular slaves. In [[Yunkai]], slaves are made into eunuchs by cutting only the testicles off.{{Ref|ASOS|23}} The Yunkai&#039;i also geld boys in order to produce [[w:castrati|castrati]] [[slave]]s. [[Yurkhaz zo Yunzak]] owns a group of Yunkish castrati slaves who sing songs in the ancient tongues of the [[Ghiscari Empire|Old Empire]]. Their voices are high and sweet and impossibly pure.{{Ref|ADWD|60}} &lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Unsullied]] are eunuch slave soldiers, trained from a young age in [[Astapor]]. They are fully castrated - penis and testicles removed.{{Ref|ASOS|23}} Their manhoods are burned at the altar of the [[Lady of Spears]].{{Ref|ADWD|36}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Dothraki]] &#039;&#039;[[dosh khaleen]]&#039;&#039; are served by eunuchs.{{Ref|AGOT|46}} Eunuch slaves act also as [[medicine|healers]] in a Dothraki &#039;&#039;[[khalasar]]&#039;&#039;, along with [[herbwomen]].{{Ref|AGOT|61}} In [[Vaes Dothrak]], where it is forbidden to shed blood, some of the traders have eunuch servants, huge men who strangle thieves with wisps of [[silk]].{{Ref|AGOT|46}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The priests of [[Boash]], the Blind God, a deity that was once worshiped in the [[Valyrian Freehold]] and in [[Lorath]], were eunuchs.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Lorath}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In [[Bayasabhad]], [[Kayakayanaya]], and [[Shamyriana]], once part of the [[Patrimony of Hyrkoon]], 99 percent of boys, the sons of the [[Great Fathers]], are gelded when they reach the age of manhood. They live out their lives as eunuchs, serving their cities as scribes, priests, scholars, servants, cooks, farmers, and craftsmen. Only the most promising males, the largest, strongest, and most comely, are permitted to mature, breed, and become Great Fathers in their turn.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond}} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Nine Eunuchs]] were members of the [[Yi Ti]] dynasty of the [[pearl-white emperors]], who gave the [[Golden Empire of Yi Ti]] 130 years of peace and prosperity. As young men and princes, they lived like other men, taking wives and concubines and siring heirs, but upon each prince&#039;s ascent to the throne, he was emasculated, so that he would devote himself entirely to the empire.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Varys]] was a young [[Lys]]ene slave{{Ref|AGOT|25}} who was sold to [[a certain man]] in [[Myr]], a [[sorcerer]] who cut off the boy&#039;s genitals to use them in a [[bloodmagic]] ritual.{{Ref|ACOK|44}}&lt;br /&gt;
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== Eunuchs in Westeros==&lt;br /&gt;
In [[Westeros]], slavery is forbidden,{{Ref|ASOS|23}} and castration appears to serve more as a severe punishment and deterrent. It has been used as a punishment for rape,{{Ref|ASOS|75}} a punishment for disobeying vows of celibacy,{{Ref|AFFC|13}} and as a means of [[torture]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} In the [[Seven Kingdoms]], [[poison]] is seen as a weapon of eunuchs and others without honor.{{Ref|AGOT|25}} Nevertheless, a eunuch may rise to an influential and powerful position. Lord [[Varys]] became the [[Master of Whisperers]] under King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], and remained in that position for King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref|AGOT|12}} In history, Ser [[Tyland Lannister]] was tortured with blinding, mutilation, and gelding,{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} but nevertheless became [[Hand of the King]] for King [[Aegon III Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Known eunuchs==&lt;br /&gt;
===Essos===&lt;br /&gt;
* The priests of the [[Blind God]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Lorath}}&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Nine Eunuchs]] (voluntarily emasculated){{Ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Almost all of the sons of the [[Great Fathers]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Strong [[Belwas]]{{Ref|ACOK|63}}&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Unsullied]] of [[Astapor]] (emasculated):{{Ref|ASOS|23}} {{Columns|count=2|style=display:list-item; list-style:none; max-width:300px|data=&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Black Fist]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Cetherys]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Dogkiller]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Duran]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Eladon Goldenhair]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Grey Worm]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Hero]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Loyal Spear]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Marselen]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Mossador]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Red Flea]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Stalwart Shield]]&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Sure Spear]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
===Westeros===&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Jon Cafferen]] - gelded under torture by [[Wyl of Wyl]].{{Ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Lord [[Gargon Qoherys]] - gelded under torture by [[Harren the Red]], and bled to death.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Owen Bush]] - gelded and murdered.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* The &amp;quot;[[surly lad]]&amp;quot; who impregnated [[Coryanne Wylde]] - gelded and [[Night&#039;s Watch|sent to]] the [[Wall]].{{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Lucamore Strong]] (castrated) - gelded as punishment for [[polygamy|marrying three wives]] and fathering multiple children while a [[Kingsguard]], and sent to the Wall.{{Ref|AFFC|13}}{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Tyland Lannister]] (castrated) - gelded by the torturers of Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Lord [[Bartimos Celtigar]] (castrated) - gelded and murdered by [[Wat the Tanner]] during the [[King&#039;s Landing]] [[Riot of King&#039;s Landing (Dance of the Dragons)|riots]] in the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Rodrik Greyjoy (son of Dalton)|Rodrik Greyjoy]] - taken to [[Casterly Rock]] as a captive, where Lady [[Johanna Lannister]] had him gelded and made him her son&#039;s [[fool]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Red Kraken}}{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Septon [[Bernard]] - gelded as punishment.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Lord [[Varys]] (emasculated){{Ref|ACOK|44}}&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;inessos&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Made a eunuch in Essos.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Eunuch strangler]]{{Ref|ACOK|29}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Meizo Mahr]]{{Ref|ASOS|10}}&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;inessos&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Made a eunuch in Essos.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Yellow Dick]] - gelded and murdered.{{Ref|ADWD|46}}&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;&#039;Rapists&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** The rapists of [[King&#039;s Landing]] that Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] gelded when he was [[City Watch of King&#039;s Landing#Known Commanders of the City Watch|Commander of the City Watch]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}&lt;br /&gt;
** Eight rapers were gelded on the orders of Lord [[Unwin Peake]] during the [[Feast Day of Our Father Above]] in {{Date|133}}.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}&lt;br /&gt;
** Soldiers in [[Stannis Baratheon]]&#039;s army were gelded (castrated){{Ref|ASOS|75}}{{Ref|ADWD|31}} on his orders for raping three [[free folk]] women.{{Ref|ASOS|75}} These soldiers are later left behind at the [[Wall]], as part of [[Melisandre]]&#039;s guards, when the king rides south.{{Ref|ADWD|31}}&lt;br /&gt;
** Lord [[Randyll Tarly]] is known to geld rapists.{{Ref|AFFC|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Additionally, it is hinted that [[Theon Greyjoy]] may have been emasculated under torture by [[Ramsay Bolton]].{{Ref|ADWD|20}}{{Ref|ADWD|37}}{{Refn|group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot;|Theon thinks that Ramsay has removed &amp;quot;fingers and toes and that other thing&amp;quot;.{{Ref|ADWD|20}} When Ramsay commands Theon to prepare Jeyne for him, Theon confusedly says &amp;quot;I have no...&amp;quot; before Ramsay tells him to use his mouth.{{Ref|ADWD|37}} The fact that Theon has his penis removed by Ramsay in &amp;quot;[[The Bear and the Maiden Fair (TV)|The Bear and the Maiden Fair]]&amp;quot;, an episode of &#039;&#039;[[Game of Thrones]]&#039;&#039; written by [[George R. R. Martin]], may be a confirmation of Greyjoy&#039;s emasculation in the books. However, in the DVD commentary of the episode, Martin clarified the scenes with Theon and Ramsay were actually added by [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] and [[w:D.B. Weiss|D. B. Weiss]], and in the books, he left the &amp;quot;other parts&amp;quot; of Theon that Ramsay removed &amp;quot;a little more to the imagination&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref name=reddit&amp;gt;[https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/rf6mty/spoilers_extended_unused_elements_in_grrms_got/ (Spoilers Extended) Unused elements in GRRM&#039;s GOT scripts revealed in commentary tracks, (reddit.com)]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|A eunuch has no honor, and a spider does not enjoy the luxury of scruples, my lord.{{Ref|AGOT|58}}|[[Varys]], to [[Eddard Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|I&#039;ve never been quite sure what the &#039;&#039;point&#039;&#039; of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they&#039;re only men with the useful bits cut off.{{Ref|ASOS|6}}|[[Olenna Tyrell]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|Even those who lack a man’s parts may still have a man’s heart, Your Grace.{{Ref|ADWD|11}}|[[Grey Worm]], to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Hizdahr:&#039;&#039;&#039; Have you ever heard such singing, my love? They have the voices of [[gods]], do they not?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Daenerys:&#039;&#039;&#039; Yes, though I wonder if they might not have preferred to have the fruits of men.{{Ref|ADWD|60}}|[[Hizdahr zo Loraq]] and [[Daenerys Targaryen]], discussing the [[Yunkish]] castrati}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|What does a eunuch know of a man&#039;s honor?{{Ref|ADWD|24}}|[[Jon Connington]], thinking of [[Varys]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Notes}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Eunuchs| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Eunuque]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[ru:Евнух]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Miller%27s_wife_from_Acorn_Water&amp;diff=336778</id>
		<title>Miller&#039;s wife from Acorn Water</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{for|the mother of Ramsay Snow|Miller&#039;s wife}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Infobox character&lt;br /&gt;
| epithet = Miller&#039;s wife&lt;br /&gt;
| image = The Miller’s Wife of Acorn Water by Wodania.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
| image_caption = The miller&#039;s wife, holding the skulls of [[Miller&#039;s sons|her dead sons]]. Art by Wodania&amp;amp;nbsp;©&lt;br /&gt;
| Alias =&lt;br /&gt;
| Title =&lt;br /&gt;
| Allegiance = [[House Stark]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Race =&lt;br /&gt;
| Culture = [[Northmen]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Spouse = Miller of [[Acorn Water]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Lover = [[Theon Greyjoy]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Issue = [[Miller&#039;s sons|Two young sons]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Birth = [[North]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Birth = &lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Death = [[Mill by the Acorn Water]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|299}}&lt;br /&gt;
| Books = &#039;&#039;[[A Clash of Kings]]&#039;&#039; (mentioned)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[A Dance with Dragons]]&#039;&#039; (mentioned)&lt;br /&gt;
| coat-of-arms =&lt;br /&gt;
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The &#039;&#039;&#039;miller&#039;s wife from Acorn Water&#039;&#039;&#039;{{ref|ADWD|46}} is the wife of a miller in the lands near [[Winterfell]]. She has [[Miller&#039;s sons|two young sons]] and resides at a [[mill by the Acorn Water]].{{Ref|ACOK|50}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Appearance and Character==&lt;br /&gt;
The woman has big soft pillowy breasts with wide dark nipples, stretch marks on her belly, a sweet mouth, and a merry laugh.{{Ref|ACOK|56}}{{Ref|ADWD|51}} &lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Theon Greyjoy]] has known her for years{{Ref|ADWD|51}} and [[bedded]] her several times, and thinks there was nothing special about her.{{Ref|ACOK|50}} However, he later recalls her features, and the way she would claw at his back while they had sex, but he cannot recall her name.{{Ref|ACOK|56}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
After Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] captures &amp;quot;[[Ramsay Snow|Reek]]&amp;quot;, his party stops at the [[mill by the Acorn Water]] for a while before continuing to Winterfell. The miller&#039;s wife sells them hay for their [[horse]]s, and Rodrik speaks with [[Miller&#039;s sons|her sons]].{{Ref|ACOK|50}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Theon Greyjoy]] leads [[ironborn]] raiders to [[capture of Winterfell|capture Winterfell]], [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark]] become his prisoners and [[hostage]]s. &#039;&amp;quot;Reek&amp;quot;, freed from Winterfell&#039;s dungeons, swears himself to Theon.{{Ref|ACOK|46}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Bran and Rickon apparently escape Winterfell. Theon gathers a search party, including Reek, Maester [[Luwin]], and the kennelmaster [[Farlen]] and his [[dog]]s, but fails to track them down in the [[wolfswood]]. However, Reek tells Theon he has a feeling that the Stark boys are hiding at the mill, and secretly presents Theon with the boys&#039; fine clothing he had brought along in a bag. Theon sends the rest of the search party back to Winterfell, except for Reek and three ironborn, [[Aggar]], [[Gelmarr]], and [[Gynir]].{{Ref|ACOK|50}} &lt;br /&gt;
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At the mill, Reek kills the miller&#039;s two sons, and when their mother begs Theon for mercy, Gelmarr cuts her down with one blow of his axe. The dead children are decapitated and their heads [[Flaying|skinned]] and dipped in tar by Reek, and Theon dresses their bodies in the Stark children&#039;s finery. Theon returns to Winterfell and presents the heads and headless bodies as Bran and Rickon. Theon mounts their heads on the castle walls, and he burns the bodies and clothing to bones and ashes.{{Ref|ACOK|56}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Reek kills Aggar, Gelmarr, and Gynir to keep the deception a secret.{{Ref|ACOK|56}} Theon has a nightmare that he is having sex with the miller&#039;s wife again, but she has [[w:vagina dentata|teeth below]], and she both tears out his throat and bites off his manhood. Theon also dreams of the [[feast in honor of King Robert&#039;s visit to Winterfell]], but soon realizes he is dining with the dead, including the miller&#039;s wife.{{Ref|ACOK|56}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Having returned to Winterfell for [[wedding of Ramsay Bolton and Arya Stark|Ramsay Bolton&#039;s wedding]], a regretful Theon feels that the castle is full of [[ghosts]] for him.{{ref|ADWD|37}}{{ref|ADWD|41}}{{ref|ADWD|46}} He thinks of the old ghosts from the [[crypts of Winterfell|crypts]] and the younger ones that he had made himself, including the miller&#039;s wife from Acorn Water and her two young sons.{{Ref|ADWD|41}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In the [[godswood of Winterfell]], Theon sees Bran&#039;s face in the [[weirwood]] and momentarily thinks he is being haunted by his ghost, before recalling that they had not actually killed Bran and Rickon, but instead only miller&#039;s sons. He speaks aloud that he had to have two heads or he would have been mocked, and is overheard by [[Holly]] and [[Rowan]].{{Ref|ADWD|46}} Rowan accuses Theon of being a [[kinslayer]], and Theon denies any relationship to Bran and Rickon while thinking to himself that the two children he killed were just some miller&#039;s sons. He thinks that he had known the miller&#039;s wife for years, and remembers that she had big heavy breasts, a sweet mouth, and a merry laugh, pleasures that he can never again experience.{{Ref|ADWD|51}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;Reek&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;: You know [[Mill by the Acorn Water|that old mill]], sitting lonely on the [[Acorn Water]]? We stopped there when I was being dragged to [[Winterfell]] a captive. The miller&#039;s wife sold us hay for our [[horse]]s while [[Rodrik Cassel|that old knight]] clucked over [[miller&#039;s sons|her brats]]. Might be the [[Stark]]s are hiding there.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Theon&#039;&#039;&#039;: Why there? There are a dozen villages and [[holdfast]]s just as close.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;Reek&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;: Why? Now that’s past knowing. But they’re there, I have a feeling.{{Ref|ACOK|50}}|&amp;quot;[[Ramsay Snow|Reek]]&amp;quot; and [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|Theon had forgotten her name, but he remembered her body, soft pillowy breasts and stretch marks on her belly, the way she clawed his back when he fucked her. Last night in his dream he had been in bed with her once again, but this time she had teeth above &#039;&#039;and&#039;&#039; [[w:vagina dentata|below]], and she tore out his throat even as she was gnawing off his manhood. It was madness. He&#039;d seen her die too. [[Gelmarr]] had cut her down with one blow of his axe as she cried to Theon for mercy. &#039;&#039;Leave me, woman. It was him who killed you, not me. And he&#039;s dead as well.&#039;&#039;{{ref|ACOK|56}}|thoughts of [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|He was [[Winterfell|trapped here]], with the [[ghosts]]. The old ghosts from [[crypt of Winterfell|the crypts]] and the younger ones that he had made himself, [[Mikken]] and [[Farlen]], [[Gynir Rednose]], [[Aggar]], [[Gelmarr the Grim]], the miller&#039;s wife from [[Acorn Water]] and [[miller&#039;s sons|her two young sons]], and all the rest. &#039;&#039;My work. My ghosts. They are all here, and they are angry.&#039;&#039;{{ref|ADWD|46}}|thoughts of [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|The two we killed were just some [[miller&#039;s sons]]. Theon did not want to think about their mother. He had known the miller&#039;s wife for years, had even bedded her. Big heavy breasts with wide dark nipples, a sweet mouth, a merry laugh. Joys that I will never taste again.{{Ref|ADWD|51}}|thoughts of [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Theories==&lt;br /&gt;
It has been speculated that Theon fathered the miller&#039;s wife&#039;s sons, or at least the youngest one, as he bedded the miller&#039;s wife several times. However, this conjecture is disputed: Theon never considers the possibility that the children are his, which may imply that he had sex with the woman after they were already born; a proof of this may be Theon remembering &amp;quot;stretch marks on her belly&amp;quot;,{{Ref|ACOK|56}} that could have come from childbirth.&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:299 AC deaths]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters from the North]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Smallfolk]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unnamed characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Femme d&#039;un meunier nordien]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Miller%27s_sons&amp;diff=336772</id>
		<title>Miller&#039;s sons</title>
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| nickname = Miller&#039;s sons&lt;br /&gt;
| image = The heads waited by theghostofpyke.png&lt;br /&gt;
| image_caption = [[Theon Greyjoy]] and the heads of the miller&#039;s sons, by theghostofpyke©&lt;br /&gt;
| Alias =&lt;br /&gt;
| Title =&lt;br /&gt;
| Allegiance = &lt;br /&gt;
| Race =&lt;br /&gt;
| Culture = &lt;br /&gt;
| Spouse = &lt;br /&gt;
| Father = Miller of [[Acorn Water]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Mother = [[Miller&#039;s wife from Acorn Water|Miller&#039;s wife]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Issue = &lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Birth = [[North]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Birth =&lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Death = [[Mill by the Acorn Water]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|299}}&lt;br /&gt;
| Books = &#039;&#039;[[A Clash of Kings]]&#039;&#039; (mentioned)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[A Dance with Dragons]]&#039;&#039; (mentioned)&lt;br /&gt;
| coat-of-arms =&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The &#039;&#039;&#039;miller&#039;s sons&#039;&#039;&#039; are two boys from the [[mill by the Acorn Water]] near [[Winterfell]] in the [[north]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Appearance==&lt;br /&gt;
The two boys are of an age with [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark]], and are reportedly similar in size and coloring,{{Ref|ACOK|56}} which may mean they have auburn hair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
After Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] captures &amp;quot;[[Ramsay Snow|Reek]]&amp;quot;,{{Ref|ACOK|35}} his party stops at the [[mill by the Acorn Water]] for a while before continuing to Winterfell. The [[miller&#039;s wife]] sells them hay for their [[horse]]s, and Rodrik speaks with the miller&#039;s sons.{{Ref|ACOK|50}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Jojen Reed]] has a [[green dream]] of Reek skinning off the faces of [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark]], who laid dead at his feet. After Reek is brought to Winterfell and imprisoned in the dungeons, Jojen tells Bran about that green dream and others.{{Ref|ACOK|35}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Theon Greyjoy]] leads [[ironborn]] raiders to [[capture of Winterfell|capture Winterfell]], Bran and Rickon become his prisoners and [[hostage]]s. &#039;&amp;quot;Reek&amp;quot;, freed from Winterfell&#039;s dungeons, swears himself to Theon.{{Ref|ACOK|46}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bran and Rickon apparently escape Winterfell with the help of [[Osha]], [[Hodor]], and [[Meera Reed|Meera]] and Jojen Reed. Theon gathers a search party, including Reek, Maester [[Luwin]], and the [[kennelmaster]] [[Farlen]] and his [[dog]]s, but fails to track them down in the [[wolfswood]]. However, Reek tells Theon he has a feeling that the Stark boys are hiding at the mill, and secretly presents Theon with the boys&#039; fine clothing he had brought along in a bag. Theon sends the rest of the search party back to Winterfell, except for Reek and three ironborn, [[Aggar]], [[Gelmarr]], and [[Gynir]].{{Ref|ACOK|50}} &lt;br /&gt;
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At the mill, Reek kills the miller&#039;s two sons, and when their [[Miller&#039;s wife from Acorn Water|mother]] begs Theon for mercy,  Gelmarr cuts her down with one blow of his axe. The dead children are decapitated and their heads [[Flaying|skinned]] and dipped in tar by Reek, and Theon dresses their bodies in the Stark children&#039;s finery. Theon returns to Winterfell and presents the heads and headless bodies as Bran and Rickon. The people of Winterfell are shocked and horrified to see this, and Farlen attempts to attack Theon until he is beaten senseless. Maester Luwin begs to sew their heads back on and bury the bodies in the [[crypt of Winterfell]], but Theon forbids it. Instead, he mounts their heads on the castle walls, and burns the bodies and clothing to bones and ashes.{{Ref|ACOK|56}} &lt;br /&gt;
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At [[Riverrun]], Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] receives word that Theon Greyjoy captured and killed her sons at the mill on the Acorn Water, and mounted their heads on the walls of Winterfell.{{Ref|ACOK|55}} &lt;br /&gt;
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When the three ironborn who had gone to the mill with Theon and Reek die mysteriously, Theon blames Farlen and executes him. However, it was actually &amp;quot;Reek&amp;quot; who, with Theon&#039;s approval, killed Aggar, Gelmarr, and Gynir, to secure the secret of the &amp;quot;Stark boys&#039;&amp;quot; deaths. Afterwards, Theon has a dream of dressing the dead bodies at the mill. Theon also has a nightmare that he is being chased by [[direwolf|giant wolves]] with the heads of small children, while he pleads to himself that they are dead. Theon&#039;s sister [[Asha Greyjoy]] visits Winterfell and tells him he was a fool for killing Bran and Rickon and mounting their heads on [[main gates of Winterfell|the gate]], as he has a made an enemy of every man for a thousand leagues, and only gives him ten men as reinforcements. &amp;quot;Reek&amp;quot; promises Theon he can get him two hundred men from the [[Dreadfort]], and Theon allows him to leave. The next morning, Theon walks along the outer walls of Winterfell and gazes at the miller&#039;s sons&#039; heads, thinking of how easily people were fooled.{{Ref|ACOK|56}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Ser Rodrik and his army return and confront Theon outside Winterfell. Theon uses Rodrik&#039;s daughter, [[Beth Cassel]], as a [[hostage]], displaying her to her father standing atop the walls of the castle, between the heads of the two boys, with a noose around her neck. Rodrik is anguished, but still determined to attack. However, Reek returns with [[House Bolton]]&#039;s [[House Bolton guards|garrison]] and [[Battle outside the gates of Winterfell|betrays and destroys the army attempting to retake Winterfell]]. Reek reveals himself to Theon as actually being [[Ramsay Snow]], [[bastard]] son of Lord [[Roose Bolton]], and betrays Theon as well, beginning the [[sack of Winterfell]].{{ref|ACOK|66}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Afterwards, Bran Stark and his companions emerge from the crypts where they had been hiding, finding Winterfell in ruins and filled with dead residents and dead ironmen. They find a mortally-wounded Maester Luwin, who tells them that he knew the bodies could not have been theirs, as the older boy&#039;s leg muscles were not withered like Bran&#039;s paralyzed ones.{{Ref|ACOK|69}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Theon, who has been [[torture]]d at the Dreadfort by Ramsay for months, finds it difficult to recall the truth of what happened to Bran and Rickon, remembering that they dipped their heads in tar.{{ref|ADWD|32}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Having returned to Winterfell for [[wedding of Ramsay Bolton and Arya Stark|Ramsay Bolton&#039;s wedding]], a regretful Theon feels that the castle is full of [[ghosts]] for him.{{ref|ADWD|37}}{{ref|ADWD|41}}{{ref|ADWD|46}} He thinks of the old ghosts from the [[crypt of Winterfell|crypts]] and the younger ones that he had made himself, including the miller&#039;s wife from Acorn Water and her two young sons.{{Ref|ADWD|46}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the [[godswood of Winterfell]], Theon sees Bran&#039;s face in the [[weirwood]] and momentarily thinks he is being haunted by his ghost, before recalling that they had not actually killed Bran and Rickon, but instead only miller&#039;s sons. He speaks aloud that he had to have two heads or he would have been mocked, and is overheard by [[Holly]] and [[Rowan]].{{Ref|ADWD|46}} Rowan accuses Theon of being a [[kinslayer]], and Theon denies any relationship to Bran and Rickon while thinking to himself that the two children he killed were just some miller&#039;s sons.{{Ref|ADWD|51}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|On their [[iron]] spikes atop the gatehouse, the heads waited. Theon gazed at them silently while the wind tugged on his cloak with small [[ghosts|ghostly]] hands. The miller&#039;s boys had been of an age with [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]], alike in size and coloring, and once [[Ramsay Snow|Reek]] had [[flaying|flayed]] the skin from their faces and dipped their heads in tar, it was easy to see familiar features in those misshapen lumps of rotting flesh. &#039;&#039;People were such fools. If we&#039;d said they were [[ram]]s&#039; heads, they would have seen horns.&#039;&#039;{{Ref|ACOK|56}}|thoughts of [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Luwin&#039;&#039;&#039;: [[Bran Stark|Bran]]. And [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] too. The [[gods]] are good. I knew...&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Bran&#039;&#039;&#039;: Knew?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Luwin&#039;&#039;&#039;: The legs, I could tell... the clothes fit, but the muscles in his legs... poor lad...{{Ref|ACOK|69}}|[[Luwin]] and [[Bran Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|And for one strange moment it seemed as if it were [[Bran Stark|Bran]]&#039;s face carved into the pale trunk of the [[weirwood]], staring down at him with eyes red and wise and sad. &#039;&#039;Bran&#039;s [[ghosts|ghost]]&#039;&#039;, he thought, but that was madness. Why should Bran want to haunt him? He had been fond of the boy, had never done him any harm. &#039;&#039;It was not Bran we killed. It was not [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]]. They were only miller&#039;s sons, from the [[mill by the Acorn Water]]&#039;&#039;.{{Ref|ADWD|46}}|thoughts of [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Theories==&lt;br /&gt;
It has been speculated that Theon fathered the boys, or at least the youngest one, as he bedded the miller&#039;s wife several times. However, this conjecture is disputed: Theon never considers the possibility that the children are his, which may imply that he had sex with the woman after they were already born; a proof of this may be Theon remembering &amp;quot;stretch marks on her belly&amp;quot;,{{Ref|ACOK|56}} that could have come from childbirth.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:299 AC deaths]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters from the North]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters killed by Ramsay Snow]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters killed by Theon Greyjoy]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Smallfolk]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unnamed characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Fils d&#039;un meunier nordien]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Owen_(knight)&amp;diff=336771</id>
		<title>Owen (knight)</title>
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{{Infobox character&lt;br /&gt;
| title = Ser&lt;br /&gt;
| firstname = Owen&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
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| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]&lt;br /&gt;
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| Race =&lt;br /&gt;
| Culture = [[Valemen]]&lt;br /&gt;
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| Books = &#039;&#039;[[The Winds of Winter]]&#039;&#039; (appears)&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Owen&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[knight]] from the [[Vale of Arryn]].&amp;lt;ref name=Winds&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[The Winds of Winter]]&#039;&#039;, [[Alayne I (The Winds of Winter)|Alayne I]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Appearance==&lt;br /&gt;
Owen is a large man.&amp;lt;ref name=Winds/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;The Winds of Winter&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Ser Owen is among the [[knight]]s gathered at the [[Gates of the Moon]] for the tourney to fill the membership of the [[Brotherhood of Winged Knights]]. He is knocked senseless during a practice match by Ser [[Lyn Corbray]].&amp;lt;ref name=Winds/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters from the Vale]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Knights]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Owen (chevalier)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Owen&amp;diff=336770</id>
		<title>Owen</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Owen&#039;&#039;&#039; is a male name in Westeros. It may refer to:&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen (brother of Meribald)|Owen]], deceased brother of Septon Meribald&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen (knight)|Owen]], a knight from the Vale of Arryn&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen the Oaf]], a steward of the Night&#039;s Watch&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen Bush]], a Kingsguard for King Maegor I Targaryen&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen Costayne]], Lord of Three Towers during the Dance of the Dragons&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen Fossoway]], Lord of Cider Hall during the Dance of the Dragons&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen Inchfield]], a knight in Renly Baratheon&#039;s camp&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen Merryweather]], Lord of Longtable and a Hand of the King to Aerys II Targaryen&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen Norrey]], a northern mountain clansman&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Owen Oakenshield]], a legendary son of Garth Greenhand&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Owain Bourney]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Owen (homonymie)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Goodwife&amp;diff=335773</id>
		<title>Goodwife</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{for|the jester|Goodwife (fool)}}&lt;br /&gt;
A &#039;&#039;&#039;goodwife&#039;&#039;&#039; is a woman of higher social standing who is not of the [[nobility]]. The term can also be used as a form of respect for [[smallfolk]] women.&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
Goodwives, fishermen, and fieldhands cheered loudly when King [[Aegon I Targaryen]] was crowned at the [[Aegonfort]] during [[Aegon&#039;s Conquest]].{{ref|FAB|Aegon&#039;s Conquest}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The first [[fool]] to serve at the [[Red Keep]] was the [[Goodwife (fool)|Goodwife]], a fat man who dressed as a woman.{{ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Amabel]] and [[Harra]] are fierce old goodwives who supervise servants at [[Harrenhal]].{{ref|ACOK|26}} After the [[fall of Harrenhal]], Goodwife Harra is executed by [[House Bolton]] for having told Lady [[Shella Whent]]&#039;s household to serve [[House Lannister]].{{ref|ACOK|64}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Maerie (goodwife)|Maerie]] and [[Nolla]] are goodwives in the [[riverlands]] who are killed by Lannisters during the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{ref|ASOS|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
During her search for [[Sansa Stark]], [[Brienne of Tarth]] speaks with a goodwife at [[Rosby]].{{ref|AFFC|4}} Outside of [[Duskendale]], Brienne addresses a woman on a turnip cart as goodwife.{{ref|AFFC|9}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Goodwives| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Terms]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Matrone]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Greensick&amp;diff=335772</id>
		<title>Greensick</title>
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&lt;div&gt;[[File:Thomas Denmark seasick.JPG|Seasick. © FFG|thumb|350px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Greensick&#039;&#039;&#039; mostly means suffering from [[w:Seasickness|seasickness]],{{Ref|AFFC|15}} but it can also refer to being [[w:Hangover|hung over]].{{Ref|ACOK|5}}{{Ref|AFFC|38}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters who have been greensick==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Archibald Yronwood]], suffers from chronic, debilitating greensickness.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]{{Ref|AGOT|18}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Samwell Tarly]]{{Ref|AFFC|15}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jayne Ladybright]]&amp;lt;ref name=ArianneI&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[The Winds of Winter]]&#039;&#039;, [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Irri]]{{Ref|ASOS|8}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jhiqui]]{{Ref|ASOS|8}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|A jape, Your Grace. From the ships. I was greensick the whole way from [[Volantis]]. Heaving and ... well, I shouldn&#039;t say.{{Ref|ADWD|43}}|Ser [[Archibald Yronwood]], explaining his nickname of &#039;&#039;[[Greenguts]]&#039;&#039; to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|[[Jayne Ladybright]] grew greensick and spent most of the voyage spewing, which [[Elia Sand]] seemed to find hilarious.&amp;lt;ref name=ArianneI/&amp;gt;|thoughts of [[Arianne Martell]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Diseases]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Terms]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[&lt;br /&gt;
fr:Vert-mal]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Red_temple&amp;diff=335684</id>
		<title>Red temple</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Red temples&#039;&#039;&#039; are religious buildings of red stone used by followers of [[R&#039;hllor]], the Lord of Light. [[Red priest]]s light nightfires at sunset,{{ref|ADWD|27}} welcome the sun in the morning,{{ref|AFFC|Prologue}} and preach to crowds.{{ref|ADWD|22}} Red temples purchase [[slaves]] as children and raise them to be priests, [[prostitutes]], and warriors.{{ref|ASOS|43}}{{ref|ADWD|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Melisandre]] was bound to a great red temple when she was a child.{{ref|ADWD|31}} [[Thoros of Myr]] was also given to a red temple when he was young.{{ref|ASOS|43}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Known red temples==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Temple of the Lord of Light (Braavos)|Temple of the Lord of Light]], in [[Braavos]]{{ref|AFFC|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
*unspecified temples in [[Dorne]]{{ref|AFFC|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
*a great temple in [[Lys]]{{ref|ACOK|10}}&lt;br /&gt;
*at least one red temple in [[Myr]]{{ref|ASOS|43}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}&lt;br /&gt;
*a modest wharfside temple in [[Oldtown]]{{ref|AFFC|Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
*a great red temple in [[Pentos]]{{ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
*a temple of red stone in [[Selhorys]]{{ref|ADWD|22}}&lt;br /&gt;
*at least one red temple in [[Tyrosh]]{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Temple of the Lord of Light]], in [[Volantis]]{{ref|ADWD|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|The [[red priest]]s have a great temple on [[Lys]]. Always they are burning this and burning that, crying out to their [[R&#039;hllor]]. They bore me with their fires.{{ref|ACOK|10}}|[[Salladhor Saan]] to [[Davos Seaworth]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|The [[red priest]]s love their fires. The Lord of Light is their god, red [[R&#039;hllor]].{{ref|AFFC|6}}|[[Yorko]] to [[Arya Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Religious buildings]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:R&#039;hllor]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Red temples| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Temple rouge]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Grotesquerie&amp;diff=335683</id>
		<title>Grotesquerie</title>
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&lt;div&gt;[[File:Yezzan&#039;s GrotesquerieJasper Sandner.png|thumb|right|350px|[[Yezzan zo Qaggaz|Yezzan&#039;s]] grotequerie includes a [[two-headed girl]], a [[goat boy]], and a [[bearded woman]]. Art by Jasper Sandner © FFG]]&lt;br /&gt;
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A &#039;&#039;&#039;grotesquerie&#039;&#039;&#039; is a collection of &amp;quot;grotesques&amp;quot;, deformed or freakish people,{{Ref|ADWD|25}} and occasional curious specimens.{{Ref|TWOIAF|8|3|5}} Grotesqueries are often owned by [[slavers]].{{ref|AGOT|13}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Culture==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Smallfolk]] often quietly kill [[dwarf]] infants, or sell them to a [[slaver]]&#039;s grotesquerie.{{ref|AGOT|13}}{{ref|ADWD|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Purported &amp;quot;[[centaur]] skeletons&amp;quot; occasionally turn up in grotesqueries.{{Ref|TWOIAF|8|3|5}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One of the [[Triarch of Volantis|triarchs]] of [[Volantis]] has a grotesquerie.{{ref|adwd|22}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Yezzan&#039;s grotequerie===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]], a [[Wise Master]] of [[Yunkai]] and an extremely wealthy slave trader, is obsessed with grotesques. He often purchases [[slave]]s with physical deformities to add to his &amp;quot;collection&amp;quot;. Yezzan&#039;s grotequerie includes a [[Goat boy|boy with hairy, deformed legs resembling a goat&#039;s legs]], a [[bearded woman]], a [[lackwit|feeble-minded]] [[two-headed girl]] from [[Mantarys]], and a hermaphrodite named [[Sweets]], who also sleeps with him.{{Ref|ADWD|25}}{{Ref|ADWD|47}} Yezzan used to own a [[giant]], who he would make copulate with slave women so he could watch. However, the giant died, and Yezzan would pay much [[gold]] to acquire a new one.{{Ref|ADWD|25}} The slaves in Yezzan&#039;s collection wear [[gold|gilded]] [[iron]] collars, with his name incised in [[High Valyrian|Valyrian glyphs]]; a pair of tiny bells are affixed below the ears, so the wearer produces a tinkling sound with every step.{{Ref|ADWD|47}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
When talking to [[Jon Snow]], [[Tyrion Lannister]] reflects on his [[dwarf]]ism, and states that had he been born a [[peasant]], he might have been sold to some slaver&#039;s grotesquerie.{{ref|AGOT|13}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
When meeting Tyrion Lannister during the [[Tourney on King Joffrey&#039;s name day|tourney]] on King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]&#039;s [[nameday]], [[Sansa Stark]] muses that Tyrion walks like something out of a grotesquerie.{{ref|acok|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Queen [[Cersei]] tells Tyrion she has found his [[mistress]], Tyrion tells himself he must be hard and unmoving to pass this test, or else he had better seek out a grotesquerie.{{ref|acok|54}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tyrion Sweets and Penny by mylestoyne.png|thumb|right|350px|[[Tyrion Lannister]], [[Sweets]], and [[Penny]] in [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz|Yezzan&#039;s]] grotequerie. Art by mylestoyne ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
When [[Haldon]] challenges [[Qavo Nogarys]] to a game of &#039;&#039;[[cyvasse]]&#039;&#039; with Tyrion, Nogarys asks if Tyrion is for sale, as one of the [[Triarch of Volantis|Triarchs]] of [[Volantis]] is seeking to purchase a &#039;&#039;cyvasse&#039;&#039;-playing dwarf for his grotesquerie.{{ref|adwd|22}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During the [[Windblown]]&#039;s march to [[Meereen]], [[Dick Straw]] tells [[Quentyn Martell]] some of the gossip about [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz]] and his passion for grotesques.{{Ref|aDwD|25}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Tyrion, [[Penny]], and [[Jorah Mormont]] are captured by slavers, they are bought by Yezzan outside of Meereen. The dwarfs Tyrion and Penny are added to Yezzan&#039;s grotesquerie, and are made to perform before his guests.{{ref|adwd|47}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Yezzan becomes deathly ill from the [[pale mare]] [[disease|epidemic]], and Tyrion, Penny, and Jorah escape to the camp of the [[Second Sons]] during the chaos.{{Ref|ADWD|57}} Afterwards, when Penny listlessly says they were better off with Yezzan, Tyrion lies to her about the rest of Yezzan&#039;s &amp;quot;treasures&amp;quot;, saying that all of them fell victim to the pale mare, though he does not know their actual fate.{{ref|adwd|66}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Jaime:&#039;&#039;&#039; Even if [[Bran Stark|the boy]] does live, he will be a cripple. Worse than a cripple. A grotesque. Give me a good clean death.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Tyrion:&#039;&#039;&#039; Speaking for the grotesques, I beg to differ. Death is so terribly final, while life is full of possibilities.{{ref|AGOT|9}}|[[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|Had I been born a [[smallfolk|peasant]], they might have left me out to die, or sold me to some [[slaver]]&#039;s grotesquerie. Alas, I was born a [[House Lannister|Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]], and the grotesqueries are all the poorer.{{ref|AGOT|13}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]], to [[Jon Snow]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|Cities were where most [[dwarf]]s ended up, even those whelped by [[smallfolk|Goodwife Bumpkin]] in the turnip patch. The countryside had no grotesqueries or [[mummer]] shows... though it did have wells aplenty, to swallow up unwanted [[cat|kittens]], three-headed calves, and babes like him.{{ref|ADWD|14}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Sweets:&#039;&#039;&#039; You are trying to decide if I&#039;m a man or woman. I&#039;m both, and [[Yezzan zo Qaggaz|master]] loves me best.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Tyrion (thinking):&#039;&#039;&#039; A grotesquerie. Somewhere some [[god]] is laughing.{{ref|adwd|47}}|[[Sweets]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Menagerie]], a collection of animals, often exotic ones.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Behind the scenes==&lt;br /&gt;
In the real world, since at least the medieval period, deformed people have often been treated as objects of interest and entertainment, and have been collected by royalty or exhibited to crowds.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[w:Freak show|Wikipedia: Freak show]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://lothelynx.wordpress.com/2020/08/29/the-grotesqueries-of-planatos/ Lo the Lynx: The Grotesqueries of Planatos]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Culture]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Slavery]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Terms]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Ménagerie de grotesques]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Captain_of_the_Selaesori_Qhoran&amp;diff=335642</id>
		<title>Captain of the Selaesori Qhoran</title>
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{{Infobox character&lt;br /&gt;
| nickname = Captain of the &#039;&#039;Selaesori Qhoran&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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| Title = Captain of the &#039;&#039;[[Selaesori Qhoran]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}&lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Death = [[Gulf of Grief]]&lt;br /&gt;
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| Books = &#039;&#039;[[A Dance with Dragons]]&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(appears)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The &#039;&#039;&#039;captain of the &#039;&#039;Selaesori Qhoran&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; is a ship captain and a merchant operating in the [[Summer Sea]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Appearance and Character==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Tyrion Lannister]] considers him a mean-mouthed, flinty, kettle-bellied man with close-set, greedy eyes, as well as a bad [[cyvasse]] player and a worse loser.{{Ref|ADWD|33}} He is a bookish man and keeps a collection of nautical poetry, a well-thumbed tome about the erotic adventures of a young [[Slavery|slave]] girl in a [[Lys]]ene [[pleasure house|pillow house]], and the fourth and final volume of &#039;&#039;[[The Life of the Triarch Belicho]]&#039;&#039;.{{Ref|ADWD|33}}&lt;br /&gt;
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It is unclear whether the captain is a worshipper of [[R&#039;hllor]].{{Ref|ADWD|33}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
During the voyage of [[Tyrion Lannister]], [[Jorah Mormont]] and [[Penny]] from [[Volantis]] to [[Qarth]] aboard the &#039;&#039;Selaesoi Qhoran&#039;&#039;, the captain always emerges for the evening prayers led by the [[red priest]] [[Moqorro]], but takes no other part in them. Even though the captain would prefer to be fifty leagues out to sea, Moqorro commands the captain to steer the shortest course to [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]], forcing the ship to sail near the coast of [[Valyria]].{{Ref|ADWD|33}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After twelve days floating in the [[Gulf of Grief]], the captain orders the &#039;&#039;Selaesori Qhoran&#039;&#039;&#039;s boats to be put out to tow the cog. However, a storm strikes and the captain is thrown from the stern-castle to the main deck, breaking both legs as a result. The following day, the captain dies from his injuries.{{Ref|ADWD|40}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters from Essos]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Merchants|Selaesori Qhoran, captain of the]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ship captains|Selaesori Qhoran, captain of the]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unnamed characters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Capitaine du Selaesori Qhoran]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Walking_lizard&amp;diff=335641</id>
		<title>Walking lizard</title>
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		<updated>2026-04-06T13:32:24Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;[[File:WalkingLizard KevinCatalan.jpg|thumb|400px|A walking lizard, by Kevin Catalan ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;Walking lizards&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot;tattooed lizards&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039; are a species of reptile. They can be found in the unexplored southern jungles of [[Sothoryos]], known as the [[Green Hell]].{{Ref|twoiaf|8|3|4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Appearance==&lt;br /&gt;
Walking lizards appear to be [[tattoo]]ed, and chase their prey on their powerful hind legs. They also have long curved claws on their hind legs, which they use to rip their prey apart.{{Ref|twoiaf|8|3|4}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Syrio Forel]] tells [[Arya Stark]] about the rare live specimens of walking lizards kept in the exotic [[Sealord&#039;s menagerie|menagerie]] of the [[Sealord]] of [[Braavos]].{{Ref|AGOT|50}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance With Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Victarion Greyjoy]] wonders if the rumors about [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her [[dragon]]s are true, or if they are only tattooed lizards from the swamps of [[Sothoryos]].{{Ref|adwd|56}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|Hear me. The ships of Braavos sail as far as the winds blow, to lands strange and wonderful, and when they return, their captains fetch queer animals to the [[Sealord&#039;s menagerie]]. Such animals as you have never seen, [[Zorse|striped horses]], great spotted things with necks as long as stilts, hairy mouse-pigs as big as cows, stinging [[manticore]]s, [[Pouch tiger|tigers that carry their cubs in a pouch]], terrible walking lizards with scythes for claws. Syrio Forel has seen these things.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}|[[Syrio Forel]], to [[Arya Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|Like as not, the girl would prove to be some pock-faced slattern with teats slapping against her knees, her &amp;quot;[[dragon]]s&amp;quot; no more than tattooed lizards from the swamps of [[Sothoryos]].{{Ref|adwd|56}}|[[Victarion Greyjoy]], thinking about [[Daenerys Targaryen]] and her dragons}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Behind the scenes==&lt;br /&gt;
It is likely that the &amp;quot;terrible&amp;quot; walking lizards are a kind of [[w:Dromaeosauridae|dromaeosaurid]] [[w:Dinosaur|dinosaur]], such as &#039;&#039;[[w:Velociraptor|Velociraptor]]&#039;&#039; or &#039;&#039;[[w:Deinonychus|Deinonychus]]&#039;&#039;. &amp;quot;Dinosaur&amp;quot; means &amp;quot;terrible lizard&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;dromeosaurid&amp;quot; means &amp;quot;running lizard&amp;quot;, and they have a large scythe-like claw on their hind legs. Furthermore, [[George R.R. Martin]] greatly enjoyed the novel &#039;&#039;[[w:Jurassic Park (novel)|Jurassic Park]]&#039;&#039;,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[Not a Blog]]: [https://grrm.livejournal.com/428414.html?thread=21689214#t21689214 &#039;&#039;The Dinosaurs Are Coming&#039;&#039; - Comment] (June 7, 2015)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; which popularized velociraptors as vicious killers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Wikipedia: [[w:Velociraptor in popular culture|Velociraptor in popular culture]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Animals}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Animals]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:Lagarto tatuado]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Lézard tatoué]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[zh:花纹巨蜥]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Menagerie&amp;diff=335640</id>
		<title>Menagerie</title>
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&lt;div&gt;A &#039;&#039;&#039;menagerie&#039;&#039;&#039; is a private collection of captive [[Bestiary|animals]], frequently exotic, kept for display.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Known menageries==&lt;br /&gt;
===Braavos===&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Sealord&#039;s menagerie]], located in the [[Sealord&#039;s Palace]] in [[Braavos]], is renowned throughout the [[known world]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|8|2|7}} Braavosi [[ship]] captains bring queer animals from around the world to the Sealord&#039;s menagerie.{{Ref|AGOT|50}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Lannisport===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lannisport]]&#039;s menagerie used to include a grey [[elephant]], but the animal died when [[Tyrion Lannister]] was seven years old (either {{Date|280}} or {{Date|281}}).{{Ref|ADWD|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pentos===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Magister]] [[Illyrio Mopatis]] has a menagerie in his [[Illyrio&#039;s manse|manse]] that includes a [[panther]].{{Ref|AGOT|3}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The menagerie of the [[Prince of Pentos]] includes a pride of [[lion]]s.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Behind the scenes==&lt;br /&gt;
Real-world [[w:Menagerie|menageries]] are considered to be the ancestors of modern [[w:Zoo|zoos]]. &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Animals| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Culture]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Menageries| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Braavos]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Lannisport]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pentos]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Ménagerie]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tattoo&amp;diff=335639</id>
		<title>Tattoo</title>
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&lt;div&gt;[[File: Patchface by M.Luisa Giliberti (detail).jpg|thumb|350px|right|The [[fool]] [[Patchface]] has been tattooed in squares of red and green motley. Art by M.Luisa Giliberti ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File: Donato Giancola back tat.jpg|Back tattoo of a [[dragon]]&#039;s tail. Art by Donato Giancola ©|thumb|350px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
A &#039;&#039;&#039;tattoo&#039;&#039;&#039; is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to form a design.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[w:Tattoo|Wikipedia: Tattoo]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Tattooing, primarily of the face, is a custom used frequently in some of the cities in [[Essos]] where [[slavery]] is practiced, such as [[Volantis]] and the cities under its rule.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}{{Ref|ADWD|22}}{{Ref|ADWD|27}} Some slave tattoos are actually [[w:Human branding|brands]], burnt into the skin.{{ref|aDwD|47}}{{ref|aDwD|66}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[File:German Nobile kraken tattoo.png|A [[House Greyjoy]] crewman with a [[kraken]] tattoo. Art by German Nobile © FFG|thumb|350px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
==About==&lt;br /&gt;
It is custom in [[Volantis]] to have the faces of slaves tattooed, to mark their status.{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}{{Ref|ADWD|6}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}} It also prevents slaves escaping on the constant flow of ships. Such tattoos are often designed to reveal the slave&#039;s role. This custom is also practiced in the cities under the control of Volantis, like [[Selhorys]].{{Ref|ADWD|22}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Facial tattoos can sometimes protect slaves. For example, if soldiers of the [[Fiery Hand]] are aboard a [[ship]] captured by slavers, they can expect to be bought back by a [[red temple]], since the flames tattooed upon their faces are their insurance.{{Ref|ADWD|47}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Former slaves sometimes remove their tattoos. A faded scar is on the [[widow of the waterfront]]&#039;s cheek, from where she had her tear tattoo cut away after she was freed.{{ref|adwd|27}} Ser [[Marq Mandrake]] has a hole in one cheek where a slaver&#039;s mark has been burned away.{{ref|adwd|24}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A rare few known tattoos appear to be unrelated to slavery.{{ref|AGoT|54}}{{ref|affc|19}}{{ref|aDwD|43}}{{ref|aDwD|67}} According to semi-canon sources, the freeborn citizens of Volantis tattoo themselves to show prowess in battle, and as a record of their exploits.{{Ref|RPG|guardiansorder}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File: Mike Capprotti Motley.jpg|A man&#039;s face being tattooed with squares of motley. Art by Mike Capprotti © FFG|thumb|350px|right]]&lt;br /&gt;
==Known slave tattoos==&lt;br /&gt;
The following slave tattoos are known to be used in Volantis and her associated cities:&lt;br /&gt;
*Squares of motley, from neck to scalp: [[fool]]s and jesters.{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A wheel upon one cheek: driver of a &#039;&#039;[[hathay]]&#039;&#039;.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A mask of blue feathers.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A lightning bolt that runs from jaw to brow.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A [[currency|coin]] upon the cheek.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A [[leopard]]&#039;s spots.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A [[skull]].{{Ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A jug.{{Ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
*Flies on the cheeks: slaves that collect [[elephant]] and [[horse]] dung.{{Ref|ADWD|27}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}}&lt;br /&gt;
*Flames across the cheeks: members of the [[Fiery Hand]].{{Ref|ADWD|47}}&lt;br /&gt;
*Flames across the cheeks, chin, and forehead: priests of the faith of [[R&#039;hllor]].{{Ref|ADWD|27}}{{Ref|ADWD|33}}{{Ref|ADWD|56}}{{Ref|ADWD|63}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A [[horse]]head on the cheek: workers in stables.{{Ref|ADWD|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Tiger]] stripes, green as [[jade]], across the cheeks: slave soldiers.{{Ref|ADWD|22}}{{Ref|ADWD|27}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A single tear beneath the right eye: [[prostitute]]s.{{Ref|ADWD|22}}{{Ref|ADWD|27}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}}&lt;br /&gt;
*A ship&#039;s figurehead on one cheek: slave sailors bound to that [[ship]].{{Ref|ADWD|33}}&lt;br /&gt;
* A [[demon]]&#039;s mask, branded on a cheek: a dangerous and disobedient slave.{{ref|aDwD|47}}{{ref|aDwD|66}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Known tattooed characters==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Elena María VacasMoqorrofacet.png|thumb|350px|right|The [[red priest]] [[Moqorro]] has flame tattoos across his cheeks and forehead. Art by Elena María Vacas ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Cragorn tattoo detail.png|thumb|350px|right|[[Cragorn]] has a [[hawk]] tattooed across his chest. Art by Yoann Boissonnet © FFG]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Benerro]]: slave tattoos of flames cover his cheeks, chin and shaven head,{{ref|adwd|27}} as the priests of [[R&#039;hllor]] have.{{Ref|ADWD|27}}{{Ref|ADWD|33}}{{Ref|ADWD|56}}{{Ref|ADWD|63}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Coryanne Wylde]]: allegedly, per &#039;&#039;[[A Caution for Young Girls]]&#039;&#039;, she was tattooed when she was a slave in Volantis.{{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cragorn]]: his chest is tattooed with a [[hawk]], with talons that drip blood.{{ref|affc|19}}{{ref|ADWD|63}} &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jorah Mormont]]: slave brand of a [[demon]]&#039;s mask on his right cheek.{{ref|aDwD|47}}{{ref|aDwD|66}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Moqorro]]: slave tattoos of flames covering his cheeks and forehead.{{ref|ADWD|33}} &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Patchface]]: slave tattoos of motley covering his face.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Shadow Men]]: known for covering their bodies in tattoos.{{ref|AGoT|54}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Steelskin]]: his cheeks, brow, chest, and arms are covered with intricate green and black tattoos, allegedly ancient [[Valyria]]n [[sorcerer]]&#039;s signs.{{ref|adwd|67}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sunset girl]]: slave tattoos of tears beneath one eye.{{ref|aDwD|22}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tessario]]: tiger stripes tattooed across his face and back.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tiger cloaks]]: slave tattoos of green tiger stripes across their cheeks.{{Ref|ADWD|22}}{{Ref|ADWD|27}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Volantis}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Webber]]: spider tattoos covering his head, chest and arms.{{ref|aDwD|43}}&lt;br /&gt;
* A [[Dothraki]] slave overseer in [[Astapor]]: the [[harpies|harpy]] and chains tattooed across his chest.{{ref|ASOS|23}}&lt;br /&gt;
* &#039;&#039;The [[Selaesori Qhoran]]&#039;s&#039;&#039; crew: fifty slaves bound to the ship, each with a crude version of the cog&#039;s figurehead tattooed upon one cheek.{{Ref|ADWD|33}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|His [[fool]]&#039;s face left no doubt of who he was. It was the fashion in the [[Free City]] of [[Volantis]] to tattoo the faces of slaves and servants; from neck to scalp the boy&#039;s skin had been patterned in squares of red and green motley.{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}|thoughts of Maester [[Cressen]], about [[Patchface]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|Slave tattoos. Marks of evil.{{Ref|ADWD|63}}|thoughts of [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|The [[whore]]s of [[Lannisport]] and [[King&#039;s Landing]] were free women.  Their sisters of [[Selhorys]] were [[slave]]s, their bondage indicated by the tears tattooed beneath their right eyes.{{Ref|ADWD|22}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|The [[tiger cloaks|slave soldiers]] of [[Volantis]] were fiercely proud of their [[tiger]] stripes.{{Ref|ADWD|22}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Culture]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Tatouage]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[pt:Tatuagem]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Mongrel_Ghiscari&amp;diff=335316</id>
		<title>Mongrel Ghiscari</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{for|the original language of the Ghiscari|Old Ghiscari}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Mongrel Ghiscari&#039;&#039;&#039;{{ref|ADWD|6}}{{Ref|ADWD|59}} and the &#039;&#039;&#039;mongrel tongue&#039;&#039;&#039;{{ref|ADWD|47}}{{ref|ADWD|60}} are how some [[Westeros]]i refer to the [[bastard Valyrian]] spoken by the [[Ghiscari]] people of [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]] and [[Ghiscar]]. The tongues are [[High Valyrian]] influenced by [[Old Ghiscari]].{{ref|ADWD|14}}{{ref|ADWD|60}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Origin==&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Old Empire of Ghis]] was conquered by the [[Valyrian Freehold]] five thousand years ago, and the [[Ghiscari]] have since spoken [[High Valyrian]]. The [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]] cities of [[Yunkai]], [[Meereen]], and [[Astapor]] now have their own versions of [[bastard Valyrian]], which have been strongly influenced by [[Old Ghiscari]], the ancient language of [[Old Ghis]].{{Ref|ASOS|23}} Like the [[Free Cities]], the people of the [[Slaver Cities]] use glyphs to write Valyrian.{{Ref|ASOS|23}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Dialects==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Astapori language|Astapori Valyrian]] is described as having the &amp;quot;characteristic growl&amp;quot; of [[Ghis]].{{Ref|ASOS|23}} The [[Yunkish language|dialect of Yunkai]] is close enough to that of Astapor to be mutually intelligible.{{Ref|ASOS|42}} [[Meereenese language|Meereenese]] has the speaker roll zzzs.{{ref|ADWD|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|The gods of [[Ghis]] were dead, and so too its people; these [[Astapor]]i were mongrels, Ser [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] said. Even the [[Old Ghiscari|Ghiscari tongue]] was largely forgotten; the [[slave cities]] spoke the [[High Valyrian]] of [[Valyrian Freehold|their conquerors]], or what they had made of it.{{ref|ASOS|23}}|thoughts of [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|[[Kedry]] had been fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]], and even the mongrel Ghiscari that men spoke along the shores of [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}|thoughts of [[Quentyn Martell]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|You need a bee up your nose to speak Ghiscari properly.{{ref|ADWD|14}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] to [[Haldon Halfmaester]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|A gruff voice answered through the door, growling something unintelligible in the mongrel tongue of [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]], an ugly blend of [[Old Ghiscari]] and [[High Valyrian]].{{ref|ADWD|60}}|thoughts of [[Quentyn Martell]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ghis]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Ghiscari abâtardi]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Mongrel_Ghiscari&amp;diff=335315</id>
		<title>Mongrel Ghiscari</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{for|the original language of the Ghiscari|Old Ghiscari}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Mongrel Ghiscari&#039;&#039;&#039;{{ref|ADWD|6}}{{Ref|ADWD|59}} and the &#039;&#039;&#039;mongrel tongue&#039;&#039;&#039;{{ref|ADWD|47}}{{ref|ADWD|60}} are how some [[Westeros]]i refer to the [[bastard Valyrian]] spoken by the [[Ghiscari]] people of [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]] and [[Ghiscar]]. The tongues are [[High Valyrian]] influenced by [[Old Ghiscari]].{{ref|ADWD|14}}{{ref|ADWD|60}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Origin==&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Old Empire of Ghis]] was conquered by the [[Valyrian Freehold]] five thousand years ago, and the [[Ghiscari]] have since spoken [[High Valyrian]]. The [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]] cities of [[Yunkai]], [[Meereen]], and [[Astapor]] now have their own versions of [[bastard Valyrian]], which have been strongly influenced by [[Old Ghiscari]], the ancient language of [[Old Ghis]].{{Ref|ASOS|23}} Like the [[Free Cities]], the people of the [[Slaver Cities]] use glyphs to write Valyrian.{{Ref|ASOS|23}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dialects==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Astapori language|Astapori Valyrian]] is described as having the &amp;quot;characteristic growl&amp;quot; of [[Ghis]].{{Ref|ASOS|23}} The [[Yunkish language|dialect of Yunkai]] is close enough to that of Astapor to be mutually intelligible.{{Ref|ASOS|42}} [[Meereenese language|Meereenese]] has the speaker roll zzzs.{{ref|ADWD|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|The gods of [[Ghis]] were dead, and so too its people; these [[Astapor]]i were mongrels, Ser [[Jorah Mormont|Jorah]] said. Even the [[Old Ghiscari|Ghiscari tongue]] was largely forgotten; the [[slave cities]] spoke the [[High Valyrian]] of [[Valyrian Freehold|their conquerors]], or what they had made of it.{{ref|ASOS|23}}|thoughts of [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|[[Kedry]] had been fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]], and even the mongrel Ghiscari that men spoke along the shores of [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}|thoughts of [[Quentyn Martell]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|You need a bee up your nose to speak Ghiscari properly.{{ref|ADWD|14}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] to [[Haldon Halfmaester]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|A gruff voice answered through the door, growling something unintelligible in the mongrel tongue of [[Slaver&#039;s Bay]], an ugly blend of [[Old Ghiscari]] and [[High Valyrian]].{{ref|ADWD|60}}|thoughts of [[Quentyn Martell]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Ghis]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[fr:Ghiscari abâtardi]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Ship_(playhouse)&amp;diff=330973</id>
		<title>Ship (playhouse)</title>
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&lt;div&gt;The &#039;&#039;&#039;Ship&#039;&#039;&#039;,{{ref|AFFC|34}}&amp;lt;ref name=mercy&amp;gt;&#039;&#039;[[The Winds of Winter]]&#039;&#039;, [[Mercy (The Winds of Winter)|Mercy]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; also known as the &#039;&#039;&#039;Mummer&#039;s Ship&#039;&#039;&#039;,{{ref|AFFC|26}} is a [[mummer]]s&#039; playhouse in [[Braavos]].{{ref|AFFC|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Traditions==&lt;br /&gt;
The Ship sits across the street from the [[Happy Port]],{{ref|AFFC|26}} moored to a quay for the last twenty years.&amp;lt;ref name=mercy/&amp;gt; A [[mummer]] from the Ship may perform weddings for the [[Sailor&#039;s Wife]] at the Happy Port when a priest or [[septon]] is not available. According to [[Meralyn|Merry]], the mummers make better priests than the real thing.{{ref|AFFC|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Girls from other mummers&#039; troupes who trade sex to troupe leaders for favors may end up at the Ship, where any patron can [[prostitution|buy their services]].&amp;lt;ref name=mercy/&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Known members of the company==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Allaquo]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Joss the Gloom]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Myrmello]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Quence]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Quill]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sloey]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
The mummers of the Ship intend to put on a performance of &#039;&#039;[[Seven Drunken Oarsmen]]&#039;&#039; as an answer to the [[Blue Lantern]]&#039;s performance of &#039;&#039;[[The Lord of the Woeful Countenance]]&#039;&#039;.{{ref|AFFC|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Arya Stark]], disguised as the street urchin and fish peddler Cat of the Canals, makes friends with the mummers of the Ship. The mummers show Cat how a hero stands, and they teach her the speeches from &#039;&#039;[[The Song of the Rhoyne]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[The Conqueror&#039;s Two Wives]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[The Merchant&#039;s Lusty Lady]]&#039;&#039;. [[Quill]], the man who writes bawdy farces for the Ship, offers to teach Cat how a woman kisses, but [[Tagganaro]] hits him with a codfish and puts an end to that.{{ref|AFFC|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Joss the Gloom]] tells Cat that [[Quence]] found [[Allaquo]] in bed with [[Sloey]]. The two men fought with mummer swords and both left the Ship, leaving the performance of &#039;&#039;Seven Drunken Oarsmen&#039;&#039; without two oarsmen.{{ref|AFFC|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
After becoming the blind beggar Beth, Arya avoids the Ship and other places where Cat had been well-known.{{ref|ADWD|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|Girls who start down that road wind up on the Ship, where every man in the pit knows he can have any pretty thing he might see up on the stage, if his purse is plump enough.&amp;lt;ref name=mercy/&amp;gt;|[[Daena (mummer)|Daena]] to [[Arya Stark|Mercy]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Brothels]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Places in Braavos]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Playhouses]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Ships]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:Barco]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Le Bateau guignol]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[ru:Корабль скоморохов]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[zh:戏子船]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=The_Art_of_George_R._R._Martin%27s_A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire&amp;diff=330698</id>
		<title>The Art of George R. R. Martin&#039;s A Song of Ice and Fire</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{infobox Book |&lt;br /&gt;
| name       = The Art of George R. R. Martin&#039;s &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; A Song of Ice &amp;amp; Fire, Volume I&lt;br /&gt;
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| language   = [[w:English language|English]]&lt;br /&gt;
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| genre      = Art&lt;br /&gt;
| publisher  = Fantasy Flight Games&lt;br /&gt;
| release_date = October 25, 2005&lt;br /&gt;
| media_type = [[w:Hardcover|Hardback]]&lt;br /&gt;
| pages      = 192 pages&lt;br /&gt;
| isbn       = ISBN 1589942183&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{infobox Book |&lt;br /&gt;
| name       = The Art of George R. R. Martin&#039;s &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; A Song of Ice &amp;amp; Fire, Volume II&lt;br /&gt;
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| genre      =  Art&lt;br /&gt;
| publisher  =  Fantasy Flight Games&lt;br /&gt;
| release_date = April 12, 2011&lt;br /&gt;
| media_type = [[w:Hardcover|Hardback]]&lt;br /&gt;
| pages      = 200 pages&lt;br /&gt;
| isbn       = ISBN 1589949676&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Art of George R. R. Martin&#039;s A Song of Ice and Fire&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039;&#039; is a collection of art inspired by [[George R. R. Martin]]&#039;s bestselling fantasy series &#039;&#039;[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]&#039;&#039;, produced by a variety of different artists and illustrators. The first volume was published by Fantasy Flight Games in 2005. It was revised and reprinted in 2011, alongside the release of a second volume in the series. Both volumes have been released in French by publisher Soleil, and Spanish by publisher Edge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Each book contains 192 pages of art and accompanying text, including nearly 200 illustrations and a foreword written by Martin. Pieces from various board and card games such as [[A Game of Thrones collectible card game|A Game of Thrones: The Card Game, Battles of Westeros]], and [[A Game of Thrones (board_game)|A Game of Thrones: The Board Game]] are included.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Volume I features characters and popular locations from the novels, and was substantially revised between the 1st edition printed in 2005, and the 2nd edition released in 2011. The 2011 edition omits several pages of Targaryen dynasty character portraits, as well as some other works and fan cartoons found in the 2005 edition. However, it also contains a number of additional new artworks, as well as larger versions of some of the 2005 pieces.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Volume II focuses on the Houses of the [[Seven Kingdoms]], following its history and providing background on the various groups which play a role in the game of thrones.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;center&amp;gt;&amp;lt;gallery widths=250px heights=340px&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:The_Art_of_GRRMs_ASOIAF_V1_1st_edition.jpeg | Volume I cover, 2005 1st edition&lt;br /&gt;
File:The_Art_of_GRRMs_ASOIAF_V1_2nd_edition.jpeg| Volume I cover, 2011 2nd edition&lt;br /&gt;
File:The_Art_of_GRRMs_ASOIAF_V2.jpeg| Volume II cover&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/center&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References and Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:El Arte de Juego de Tronos]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Le Trône de Fer - Art et Illustrations (volume 1)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=The_Queen_Who_Ever_Was&amp;diff=330324</id>
		<title>The Queen Who Ever Was</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{For|the character known as &amp;quot;the Queen Who Never Was&amp;quot;|Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Aemon)}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Infobox HOTD episode&lt;br /&gt;
 | season   = 2&lt;br /&gt;
 | episode  = 8&lt;br /&gt;
 | image    = HOTD The Queen Who Ever Was.png&lt;br /&gt;
 | airdate  = August 4, 2024&lt;br /&gt;
 | length   = 69 minutes&lt;br /&gt;
 | director = [[w:Geeta Patel|Geeta Vasant Patel]]&lt;br /&gt;
 | writer   = [[w:Sara Hess|Sara Hess]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;The Queen Who Ever Was&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;quot; is the eighth and final episode of [[House of the Dragon - Season 2|season two]] of the HBO [[w:medieval fantasy|medieval fantasy]] television series &#039;&#039;[[House of the Dragon]]&#039;&#039;. Running 69 minutes long, it premiered on August 4, 2024. The episode was written by [[w:Sara Hess|Sara Hess]] and directed by [[w:Geeta Patel|Geeta Vasant Patel]]. Music was composed by [[w:Ramin Djawadi|Ramin Djawadi]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Official synopsis==&lt;br /&gt;
As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena&#039;s safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;HBO.com: [https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragon/season-2/8-episode-8 House of the Dragon Ep 8: The Queen Who Ever Was]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{See also|Differences between Fire &amp;amp; Blood and House of the Dragon}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;To be added&#039;&#039;{{Ref|HBOHOTD|S02E08}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
===Starring===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Columns|2|&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Matt Smith|Matt Smith]] as Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Emma D&#039;Arcy|Emma D&#039;Arcy]] as Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Olivia Cooke|Olivia Cooke]] as Queen [[Alicent Hightower]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Rhys Ifans|Rhys Ifans]] as Ser [[Otto Hightower]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Steve Toussaint|Steve Toussaint]] as Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Fabien Frankel|Fabien Frankel]] as Ser [[Criston Cole]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Matthew Needham|Matthew Needham]] as Lord [[Larys Strong]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Sonoya Mizuno|Sonoya Mizuno]] as [[Mysaria]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Tom Glynn-Carney|Tom Glynn-Carney]] as King [[Aegon II Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Ewan Mitchell|Ewan Mitchell]] as Prince [[Aemond Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Phia Saban|Phia Saban]] as Queen [[Helaena Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Harry Collett|Harry Collett]] as Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Bethany Antonia|Bethany Antonia]] as Lady [[Baela Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Phoebe Campbell|Phoebe Campbell]] as Lady [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Jefferson Hall (actor)|Jefferson Hall]] as Ser [[Tyland Lannister]] and Lord [[Jason Lannister]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Freddie Fox (actor)|Freddie Fox]] as Ser [[Gwayne Hightower]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Gayle Rankin|Gayle Rankin]] as [[Alys Rivers]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Kurt Egyiawan]] as Grand Maester [[Orwyle]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Abubakar Salim|Abubakar Salim]] as [[Alyn Velaryon|Alyn of Hull]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Clinton Liberty|Clinton Liberty]] as [[Addam Velaryon|Addam of Hull]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Kieran Bew|Kieran Bew]] as [[Hugh Hammer|Hugh]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Tom Bennett (actor)|Tom Bennett]] as [[Ulf White|Ulf]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Simon Russell Beale|Simon Russell Beale]] as Ser [[Simon Strong]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Co-starring===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Columns|2|&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Paul Kennedy]] as Lord [[Jasper Wylde]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Phil Daniels|Phil Daniels]] as Maester [[Gerardys]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Max Wrottesley]] as Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Jamie Kenna|Jamie Kenna]] as Ser [[Alfred Broome]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Vincent Regan|Vincent Regan]] as Ser [[Rickard Thorne]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Antonio Magro]] as Lord [[Petyr Piper]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[w:Abigail Thorn|Abigail Thorn]] as [[Sharako Lohar]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Jordan Long as Lysene captain&lt;br /&gt;
*Ben Turner as Tyroshi captain&lt;br /&gt;
*Steve Meo as Myrish captain&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Daniel Fathers]] as Lord [[Humfrey Lefford]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Joshua Ben-Tovim]] as [[Brynden Rivers]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Tom Cawte as Criston Cole&#039;s squire&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Eddie Eyre]] as Ser [[Axell Bulwer]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Reception==&lt;br /&gt;
Scenes from the episode leaked online on the 30th of July, five days prior to its official release.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;The Hollywood Reporter: [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-finale-released-leak-1235963087/ HBO Releases Statement About ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Finale Leak] (July 31, 2024)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Despite this, the finale obtained 8.9 million viewers in its premiere airing in the US on HBO and Max, a 14% increase compared to the season premiere.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;The Wrap: [https://www.thewrap.com/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-finale-ratings-viewership-hbo/ House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Captures Season-High Audience] (August 5, 2024)&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragon/season-2/8-episode-8 &amp;quot;The Queen Who Ever Was&amp;quot;] at [https://www.hbo.com/ HBO]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{WoW|The Queen Who Ever Was|&amp;quot;The Queen Who Ever Was&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{IMDb episode|27160121}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{WP|The Queen Who Ever Was|&amp;quot;The Queen Who Ever Was&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{HOTD}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:House of the Dragon]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Épisode 18 - Reine d&#039;un jour, reine de toujours]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tourney_at_Lannisport&amp;diff=330318</id>
		<title>Tourney at Lannisport</title>
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The &#039;&#039;&#039;tourney at Lannisport&#039;&#039;&#039; was a [[tourney]] held outside of [[Lannisport]] to celebrate King [[Robert I Baratheon]]&#039;s victory over [[Greyjoy&#039;s Rebellion]] in {{Date|289}}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
The victor of the joust was Lord [[Jorah Mormont]], who wore the favor of [[Lynesse Hightower]] and was awarded the win by King [[Robert I Baratheon]] after breaking nine lances against Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]. Jorah crowned Lynesse his [[queen of love and beauty]], requesting and receiving her hand in marriage from her father, Lord [[Leyton Hightower]], that night. The pair then wed in [[Lannisport]].{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==The Joust==&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mormont|m}} {{coa|Mallister|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Lord [[Jason Mallister]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mormont|m}} {{coa|Royce|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Lord [[Yohn Royce]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mormont|m}} {{coa|Frey|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Ser [[Ryman Frey]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mormont|m}} {{coa|Frey|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Ser [[Hosteen Frey]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mormont|m}} {{coa|Whent|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Lord [[House Whent|Whent]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mormont|m}} {{coa|Crakehall|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Ser [[Lyle Crakehall]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mormont|m}} {{coa|Kingsguard|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Ser [[Boros Blount]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Final===&lt;br /&gt;
{{coa|Mormont|m}}{{coa|Kingsguard|m}} Lord [[Jorah Mormont]] defeated Ser [[Jaime Lannister]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Attendees==&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Baratheon|m}} King [[Robert I Baratheon]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Byrch|m}} Ser [[Balman Byrch]], who claims to have unhorsed many good knights{{ref|AFFC|24}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Hightower|m}} Lord [[Leyton Hightower]] and his participating sons{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Hightower|m}} [[Lynesse Hightower]]{{ref|ACOK|12}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Kingsguard|m}} Ser [[Barristan Selmy]]{{ref|ASOS|8}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|I fight as well as any man, Khaleesi, but I have never been a tourney knight. Yet with [[Lynesse Hightower|Lynesse&#039;s]] favor knotted round my arm, I was a different man. I won joust after joust. Lord [[Jason Mallister]] fell before me, and [[Yohn Royce|Bronze Yohn Royce]]. Ser [[Ryman Frey]], his brother Ser [[Hosteen Frey|Hosteen]], [[House Whent|Lord Whent]], [[Strongboar]], even Ser [[Boros Blount]] of the [[Kingsguard]], I unhorsed them all. In the last match, I broke nine lances against [[Jaime Lannister]] to no result, and King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] gave me the champion&#039;s laurel. I crowned Lynesse [[queen of love and beauty]], and that very night went to her father and asked for her hand. I was drunk, as much on glory as on [[wine]]. By rights I should have gotten a contemptuous refusal, but Lord [[Leyton Hightower|Leyton]] accepted my offer. We were married there in [[Lannisport]], and for a fortnight I was the happiest man in [[known world|the wide world]].{{ref|ACOK|12}}|[[Jorah Mormont]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Arstan:&#039;&#039;&#039; I have seen a hundred tournaments and more wars than I would wish, and however strong or fast or skilled a [[knight]] may be, there are others who can match him. A man will win one [[tourney]], and fall quickly in the next. A slick spot in the grass may mean defeat, or what you ate for supper the night before. A change in the wind may bring the gift of victory. Or [[Lynesse Hightower|a lady&#039;s]] favor knotted round an arm.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Jorah:&#039;&#039;&#039; Be careful what you say, old man.{{ref|ASOS|8}}|[[Barristan Selmy|Arstan Whitebeard]] and [[Jorah Mormont]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Greyjoy&#039;s Rebellion}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:House Lannister]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Lannisport]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Tourneys|Lannisport]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:Torneo de Lannisport]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Tournoi de Port-Lannis de l&#039;an 289]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[ru:Ланниспортский турнир]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[zh:&amp;amp;#20848;&amp;amp;#23612;&amp;amp;#26031;&amp;amp;#29305;&amp;amp;#28207;&amp;amp;#27604;&amp;amp;#27494;&amp;amp;#22823;&amp;amp;#20250;]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=House_Longwaters&amp;diff=329680</id>
		<title>House Longwaters</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{Noble House &lt;br /&gt;
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| Current_Lord = Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;House Longwaters&#039;&#039;&#039; is a very minor noble house of the [[crownlands]]. Its members descend, through [[bastardy]], from [[House Velaryon]] and [[House Targaryen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the baseborn [[dragonseed]]s [[Addam Velaryon|Addam]] and [[Alyn Velaryon|Alyn]] of [[Hull]] were legitimized as members of [[House Velaryon]] by the would-be Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]], as it was claimed by the mother of the boys, [[Marilda]], that it had been Rhaenyra&#039;s first husband, Ser [[Laenor Velaryon]], who had fathered them. The court fool [[Mushroom]] claimed they were actually the children of Laenor&#039;s father, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]], who hadn&#039;t dared to recognize the boys while his wife was alive, and choose to recognize them after a fashion in this way. The two boys were designated the true heirs of [[Driftmark]], and carried the blood of old [[Valyria]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Aegon II}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While Addam fell in the civil war, the dragon-scarred Alyn would go on to succeed his grandfather (or possible father) as Lord of Driftmark, [[Lord of the Tides]], and head of House Velaryon. Dubbed &amp;quot;Oakenfist&amp;quot;, he became very famous through his many deeds - among them fighting off [[Dalton Greyjoy]], securing the release of Prince (and future King) [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]] from [[Lys]], making many great journeys far and wide, serving as [[Master of Ships]] under King [[Daeron I Targaryen]], contributing greatly to the [[Conquest of Dorne]], and fighting pirate lords, all before disappearing at sea.{{ref|TWOIAF| Aegon II}}{{ref|TWOIAF| Aegon III}}{{ref|TWOIAF| Daeron I}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Although he had children with his wife, Lady [[Baela Targaryen]], Lord Alyn loved Princess [[Elaena Targaryen]], the youngest daughter of King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] and Queen [[Daenaera Velaryon]] (Baela&#039;s own half-niece). They had two children, [[Jon Waters|Jon]] and [[Jeyne Waters]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Sisters of Baelor I}} It is unknown whether Lord Alyn ever knew about his bastards, or whether the children were born after he left on his final voyage, from which he never returned.&lt;br /&gt;
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Despite his bastardy, Jon Waters went on to become a great and famous knight in his own right. His son, whose name is yet unknown, went on to become the same. As the son was the legitimate child of Ser Jon Waters and his wife, he left the taint of bastardy behind him, and added &amp;quot;Long&amp;quot; to his name to show this.{{ref|affc|8}} One of their descendants, [[Rennifer Longwaters]], would later serve his distant [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] kin as [[chief undergaoler]] of the dungeons below the [[Red Keep]] of [[King&#039;s Landing]].{{ref|affc|8}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] enquired into Rennifer Longwaters&#039; role in the escape of [[Tyrion Lannister]] from the dungeons. Rennifer explained how the cells work, while boasting of his ancestry and how he had a &amp;quot;drop of dragon&amp;quot; in him.{{ref|affc|8}} When Ser Jaime seeks out Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] before departing for the [[Riverlands]], Rennifer lets Ser Jaime into Ser Ilyn&#039;s quarters.{{ref|Affc|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==House Longwaters at the end of the third century==&lt;br /&gt;
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The known Longwaters during the timespan of the events described on [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] are:&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[Rennifer Longwaters]], chief undergaoler of the Red Keep.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Historical Members==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Jon Waters]], the progenitor of the Longwaters line, bastard son of Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]] and Princess [[Elaena Targaryen]], a great knight. &lt;br /&gt;
** [[Longwaters|Unnamed trueborn son]] of Jon Waters and his wife, who added &amp;quot;Long&amp;quot; to &amp;quot;Waters&amp;quot;. A knight of fame, as his father before him.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Longwaters tree}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{HousesCrownlands}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:House Longwaters| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:House Targaryen| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:House Velaryon| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Houses from the Crownlands|Longwaters]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Noble houses|Longwaters]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Famille Longzeaux]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Master_of_revels&amp;diff=329679</id>
		<title>Master of revels</title>
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&lt;div&gt;A &#039;&#039;&#039;master of revels&#039;&#039;&#039; is an official who organizes festivities, such as [[w:Revels (Inns of Court)|revels]] and [[tourney]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
A master of revels oversees the [[Tourney on King Joffrey&#039;s name day|tourney on King Joffrey&#039;s thirteenth name day]]. When Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] makes an embarrassment of himself before his planned tilt against [[Lothor Brune]], [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] abruptly commands the master of revels to end the tourney.{{Ref|ACOK|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Master of the games]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;!--Categories--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Occupations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titles]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Tourneys]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Maître des jeux]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Master_of_the_games&amp;diff=329678</id>
		<title>Master of the games</title>
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&lt;div&gt;A &#039;&#039;&#039;master of the games&#039;&#039;&#039; is the official who enrolls participants and selects pairings for jousting matches at [[tourneys]].{{Ref|TMK}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
Whever he took part in tourneys, Ser [[Uthor Underleaf]] would bribe the master of the games to get paired up so that he would face the opponents he preferred—big men, older champions past their prime, and &amp;quot;village heroes&amp;quot;—where the odds would appear to be against him.{{Ref|TMK}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During the [[Tourney at Ashford Meadow]], the position was occupied by [[Plummer]], the steward for [[Lord Ashford]].{{Ref|THK}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During the [[Whitewalls tourney]], the position was occupied by [[Cosgrove]], the steward for Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]].{{Ref|TMK}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Master of revels]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Occupations]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titles]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Tourneys]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Maître des jeux]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Heddle_family&amp;diff=329677</id>
		<title>Heddle family</title>
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&lt;div&gt;The &#039;&#039;&#039;Heddle family&#039;&#039;&#039; are from the [[riverlands]], and have had at least two members who were [[knight]]s.{{ref|aFfC|37}} The known current members of the family own the [[inn at the crossroads]].{{ref|AGOT|28}}{{ref|aFfC|37}} The family is apparently an example of the occasional [[smallfolk]] family with a surname.&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
Ser [[Jon Heddle]], known as Long Jon, was a [[knight]] in the 1st century [[AC]]. When he was crippled and done with adventuring, he took over the old [[inn at the crossroads]] between the [[Kingsroad]], the [[river road]], and the [[high road]]. Jon also took up [[iron]]working, creating a sign for his inn in the shape of a three-headed [[dragon]]. The iron sign would clank in the wind, and gave the inn its new name, the Clanking Dragon.{{ref|aFfC|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Many years later in {{Date|196}}, when Long Jon&#039;s son was an old man, the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]] broke out. Lord [[House Darry|Darry]], then overlord of the inn&#039;s lands, was a famous [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] supporter. He saw the inn&#039;s black iron dragon sign, and became angry because it resembled the [[coat of arms]] of the rebels, [[House Blackfyre]]; he cut it down, hacked it to pieces, and threw it into the river. Eventually one of the iron dragon&#039;s heads washed up on the [[Quiet Isle]], red with rust.{{ref|aFfC|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Some years later, a descendant of Long Jon, Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], sought the hand of Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]]&#039;s daughter, killing three of her other suitors. The two were married, and Black Tom Heddle became a sword of [[House Butterwell]]&#039;s household and commander of the garrison at [[Whitewalls]]. In {{Date|212}}, Lord Butterwell and Black Tom became involved with the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]]. When Black Tom attempted to capture or kill Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]], the disguised [[squire]] of Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], he was challenged and killed by Dunk. The rebellion was put down within the day.{{ref|tmk}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Over time, the Heddles&#039; inn became known as the River Inn, where one could take a ferry across to [[Lord Harroway&#039;s Town]] and Whitewalls. However, the river moved, and soon that name faded. [[Masha Heddle]]&#039;s grandfather was the innkeeper at the time the river moved, c.{{date|220}}-{{date|230}}.{{ref|AFFC|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]] was a child, Masha was kind to her, and gave her and other children sweet cakes.{{ref|agot|28}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent events==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Inn_at_the_Crossroads.jpg|thumb|350px|The Heddles&#039; inn, at the crossroads.]]&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] stay at the [[inn at the crossroads]] while returning to the [[north]] from [[King&#039;s Landing]]. There they encounter [[Tyrion Lannister]], whom they arrest and take with them when they leave. [[Masha Heddle]] begs the nobles to take their fight elsewhere, but is refused.{{ref|AGOT|28}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Later, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] takes revenge on Masha, hanging her on a gibbet in the yard of the inn. He takes the inn as his quarters while he is encamped at the crossroads. Tyrion sees Masha&#039;s body when he meets his father at the inn, after leaving the [[Eyrie]] with his [[Vale mountain clans|clansmen]].{{ref|AGOT|56}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
After Masha&#039;s death, one of her nephews reopens the inn, bringing in [[whore]]s to attract customers.{{ref|AFFC|37}} Visiting the inn for wine and information, [[Sandor Clegane]] and [[Arya Stark]] happen upon three of Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]&#039;s men. The innkeep, his girls, and his patrons vacate the common room after Sandor states his expectation the [[Mountain&#039;s men]] will [[torture]] the innkeep for his gold. Sandor and Arya kill [[Polliver]], the [[Tickler]], and a [[pimply squire]], but Sandor is badly wounded in the mêlée.{{ref|ASOS|74}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Masha&#039;s nephew is eventually killed at the hands of an unidentified noble, and the inn is left vacant. The sisters [[Jeyne Heddle|Long Jeyne]] and [[Willow Heddle]] reopen the inn for business, and it serves as a refuge for orphan children. According to the [[Elder Brother]], the girls are Masha&#039;s nieces,{{ref|AFFC|37}} while a semi-canon source states they are the daughters of Masha&#039;s late nephew, and thus her great-nieces.{{ref|AWOIAF|Jeyne Heddle}} The Heddles and the inn are now connected with the [[brotherhood without banners]]; in addition, [[Gendry]] now works for them as a [[smith]].{{ref|AFFC|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In {{Date|300}}, [[Brienne of Tarth]], [[Podrick Payne]], Septon [[Meribald]], and Ser [[Hyle Hunt]] travel to the crossroads inn. Meribald tells his companions the history of the inn and the Heddle family. The group passes hanged men in the vicinity, alleged perpetrators of the [[raid on Saltpans]], which leads Hyle to say the inn should now be called the &amp;quot;Gallows Inn&amp;quot;.{{ref|AFFC|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Brienne and her companions are greeted at the inn by Willow, Gendry, and the orphans. Jeyne is away with the brotherhood, but Meribald trades his food for rooms at the inn. A fight ensues when outlaws from the [[Brave Companions]] arrive and threaten Willow and the children. Brienne defends them, and Gendry joins in the fight; [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]] are slain, but Brienne is badly wounded.{{ref|AFFC|37}} Jeyne tends to Brienne&#039;s wounds after the battle, but Brienne, Hyle and Podrick are all given over to [[Lady Stoneheart]].{{ref|AFFC|42}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Heddle family at the end of the third century==&lt;br /&gt;
The known Heddles during the timespan of the events described in &#039;&#039;[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]&#039;&#039; are:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* {[[Masha Heddle]]}, innkeeper of the crossroads inn, hanged by the order of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]&lt;br /&gt;
** Her nephew, the next innkeeper, killed by an unidentified nobleman&lt;br /&gt;
*** [[Jeyne Heddle|Jeyne]], known as Long Jeyne,{{ref|AFFC|42}} his daughter,{{ref|AWOIAF|Jeyne Heddle}} the new innkeep and a collaborator of the [[brotherhood without banners]] &lt;br /&gt;
*** [[Willow Heddle|Willow]], Jeyne&#039;s younger sister and a collaborator of the brotherhood&lt;br /&gt;
** Other nephew(s) of Masha Heddle.{{ref|AFFC|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Historical Members==&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Jon Heddle]], known as Long Jon, who took over the &amp;quot;Bellringer Inn&amp;quot; and named it the &amp;quot;Clanking Dragon&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
** His son, innkeeper of the Clanking Dragon, who was an old man during the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], known as Black Tom, a knight and one of the conspirators of the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Masha Heddle&#039;s grandfather, innkeeper of the River Inn at the time the river moved&lt;br /&gt;
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==Family tree==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Heddle tree}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Behind the Scenes==&lt;br /&gt;
A &amp;quot;heddle&amp;quot; is an integral part of a loom, as such the name indicates some connection in the past of the family to weaving, or the manufacture of weaving equipment.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Wikipedia: [[w:Heddle|Heddle]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Also Heddle is a real world surname of Scottish origin.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Wikipedia: [[w:Heddle (surname)|Heddle (surname)]]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{HousesRiverlands}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Heddle family| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Riverlands|Heddle]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Smallfolk]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:Casa Heddle]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Famille Heddle]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[pt:Casa Heddle]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Household_knight&amp;diff=329674</id>
		<title>Household knight</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Household knights&#039;&#039;&#039; are landless [[knights]] who have been taken into service by a [[lord]].{{Ref|THK}} &lt;br /&gt;
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==Duties==&lt;br /&gt;
Knights in a household protect their master{{ref|ASOS|68}} and can respond to emergencies.{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}{{ref|ADWD|61}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Household knights and their families can associate with those of their lord.{{ref|AFFC|32}}{{ref|AFFC|33}} Some [[Kings of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men]] have used household knights and [[men-at-arms]] to protect members of the royal family instead of the [[Kingsguard]].{{ref|ADWD|55}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Household knights can include sons of a noble house who have not yet come into their inheritance, such as Ser [[Horas Redwyne|Horas]] and Ser [[Hobber Redwyne]], the heirs of Lord [[Paxter Redwyne]].{{ref|AFFC|28}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[coming of the Andals]] to the [[Kingdom of the Reach]], the [[Three Sage Kings]] took [[Andals]] into their service as household knights, such as Ser [[Alester Tyrell]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Ser [[Walton Towers]] was rewarded with [[Harrenhal]] by King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] after winning a melee between twenty-three of Maegor&#039;s knights in the streets of [[Harroway]].{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A daring [[wildling]] girl was fostered by one of the household knights of Lord [[Theomore Manderly]].{{ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Ser [[Laenor Velaryon]] was slain by one of his favorites, the household knight Ser [[Qarl Correy]].{{ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}&lt;br /&gt;
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A score of knights in the household of Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] volunteered during the [[Sowing of the Seeds]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} According to [[Mushroom]], the crippled King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] would watch his household knights couple with servants and ladies of his court.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Tytos Lannister&#039;s second mistress|second mistress]] of Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] outraged his heir, [[Tywin Lannister]], by giving orders to household knights.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}} During the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]], Ser Tywin crushed Lord [[Walderan Tarbeck]] and his household knights with a much larger force.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Aerys II Targaryen]] took as mistress the pretty young daughter of one of his household knights. Following the death of his son [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aerys II)|Jaehaerys]], Aerys accused his mistress of poisoning the child and had her and her family tortured to death.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ser [[Colin Florent]] wed his daughter, [[Delena Florent]], to Ser [[Hosman Norcross]], one of his household knights, after the girl was deflowered by King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|19}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] has a dozen knights and a hundred [[men-at-arms]] under her command in [[King&#039;s Landing]].{{ref|AGOT|47}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Storms&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
A dozen household knights escort Lady [[Lysa Arryn]] to the [[Drearfort|Fingers]].{{ref|ASOS|68}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Now Queen Regent, Cersei demeans her uncle, Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], for having been a household knight in service to her late father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], but Kevan explains he is still powerful because of his own incomes, accumulated wealth and base of support.{{ref|AFFC|7}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ser [[Balman Byrch]] considers four knights taken into the household of Ser [[Bronn of the Blackwater]] to be no more than upjumped [[sellswords]].{{ref|AFFC|24}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ser [[Hyle Hunt]] is judged by the [[brotherhood without banners]] for being a household knight in service of [[Randyll Tarly]].{{ref|AFFC|42}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Asha Greyjoy]] thinks that Ser [[Justin Massey]], who has lost access to his ancestral lands through the [[War of the Five Kings]], hopes to wed her and thereby improve his station, otherwise he will be no more than a household knight in the service of [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{ref|ADWD|42}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Duncan&#039;&#039;&#039;: Egg ... [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon]], I mean, he is a good lad, but, Your Grace, I know you honor me, but ... I am only a [[hedge knight]].&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Maekar&#039;&#039;&#039;: That can be changed. Aegon is to return to my castle at [[Summerhall]]. There is a place there for you, if you wish. A knight of my household. You&#039;ll swear your sword to me, and Aegon can squire for you. While you train him, my master-at-arms will finish your own training.{{ref|THK}}|[[Duncan the Tall]] and [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|Ser [[Argrave the Defiant|Argrave]] was a spare, leathery man, a seasoned household knight in dinted gray armor riding an unbarded horse. Dunk had known his sort before; such men were tough as old roots, and knew their business.{{ref|TMK}}|thoughts of [[Duncan the Tall]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Household knights| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Knights| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Occupations]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Chevalier de maison]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=New_Barrel&amp;diff=329545</id>
		<title>New Barrel</title>
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		<updated>2025-08-05T12:09:18Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;New Barrel&#039;&#039;&#039; is the seat of [[House Fossoway of New Barrel]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/7/ Houses in the Reach]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The castle is located in the [[Reach]]. Its name suggests it may be involved in the production of [[cider]], like [[Cider Hall]] is for the [[House Fossoway of Cider Hall|elder branch]] of the family.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{region Reach}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Castles]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Places in the Reach]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:House Fossoway of New Barrel]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[es:Nuevo Barril]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:New Barrel]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[zh:新桶城]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[ru:Новая Бочка]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Great_houses&amp;diff=329543</id>
		<title>Great houses</title>
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		<updated>2025-08-04T15:40:48Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;[[File:Asoiaf Nine Houses by guad.jpg|thumb|450px|Great Houses by Isabel ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Great houses&#039;&#039;&#039;,{{ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}{{ref|AGOT|2}}{{ref|AGOT|5}}{{ref|AGOT|31}}{{ref|ASOS|59}} &#039;&#039;&#039;Great Houses&#039;&#039;&#039;,{{ref|AGOT|Appendix}}{{ref|AFFC|Appendix}} or &#039;&#039;&#039;great Houses&#039;&#039;&#039;{{ref|TSS}}{{ref|ASOS|19}}{{ref|ADWD|20}}{{ref|ADWD|2}} are the most powerful nobility in different places of the [[known world]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Great houses often refers to the most powerful [[nobility]] in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] of [[Westeros]],{{ref|AGOT|71}} with some being former royalty now sworn to the [[Iron Throne]].{{ref|FAB|Aegon&#039;s Conquest}} They can refer to seven prestigious families of the realm,{{ref|AGOT|71}}{{ref|ASOS|59}} liege lords of their provinces, but can also include powerful houses such as the [[House Hightower|Hightowers]].{{ref|AFFC|Appendix}}{{ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}} &#039;&#039;[[The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]&#039;&#039; describes the great families and high lords of Westeros.{{ref|AGOT|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Great houses can also refer to the most powerful houses within smaller regions of the known world. Within Westeros, for example, Maester [[Luwin]] explains that only a few great houses of the [[north]] follow the [[Faith of the Seven]],{{ref|AGOT|53}} and [[Theon Greyjoy]] thinks of the great Houses of the [[Iron Islands]].{{ref|ADWD|20}} Concerning [[Essos]], Maester [[Yandel]] writes that the [[Valyria]]n great houses were rife with deception and conflict,{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: The Doom of Valyria}} and [[Skahaz mo Kandaq]] speaks of the great Houses of [[Meereen]].{{ref|ADWD|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DavidGUniting the Seven Kingdoms.png|thumb|Uniting the [[Seven Kingdoms]], by David Griffith © Fantasy Flight Games]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[House Targaryen]] conquered most of [[Westeros]] during [[Aegon&#039;s Conquest]]. [[House Stark]] of [[Winterfell]], the former [[Kings in the North]], became [[Wardens of the North]] for the new king, [[Aegon I Targaryen]]. [[House Arryn]] of the [[Eyrie]], the former [[Kings of Mountain and Vale]], became the [[Wardens of the East]], while [[House Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]], the [[Kings of the Rock]], became the [[Wardens of the West]].{{ref|AGOT|Appendix}} The Lannisters are the wealthiest of the Great Houses.{{ref|ASOS|Appendix}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[House Gardener]] of [[Highgarden]], the [[Kings of the Reach]], were extinguished at the [[Field of Fire]] by Aegon&#039;s [[dragon]]s. Aegon granted Highgarden to [[House Tyrell]], his new [[Wardens of the South]]. Despite being sworn to the Tyrells, the [[House Hightower|Hightowers]] of [[Oldtown]] are among the oldest and proudest of the Great Houses of Westeros.{{ref|AFFC|Appendix}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[House Hoare]] of [[Harrenhal]], the [[Kings of the Isles and the Rivers]], were extinguished in the [[burning of Harrenhal]]. Aegon granted dominion over the [[riverlands]] to [[House Tully]] of [[Riverrun]], the new [[Lords Paramount of the Trident]]. After his [[invasion of the Iron Islands]], Aegon allowed the [[Iron Islands]] to choose [[House Greyjoy]] of [[Pyke]] as the new [[Lords of the Iron Islands]].{{ref|AGOT|Appendix}}{{ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragons - The Wars of King Aegon I}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Aegon&#039;s half-brother, [[Orys Baratheon]], slew [[Argilac Durrandon|Argilac the Arrogant]], the last [[Storm King]] from [[House Durrandon]]. Orys married Argilac&#039;s daughter, [[Argella Durrandon]], forming [[House Baratheon]] of [[Storm&#039;s End]], the youngest of the Great Houses of Westeros.{{ref|AGOT|Appendix}} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The principality of [[Dorne]], ruled by [[House Martell|House Nymeros Martell]] of [[Sunspear]], resisted Aegon in the [[First Dornish War]].{{ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragons - The Wars of King Aegon I}} The Martells later peacefully joined the [[Seven Kingdoms]] during the reign of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Aegon created the [[crownlands]] around [[Blackwater Bay]], with House Targaryen ruling as a great house from the [[Iron Throne]].{{ref|THK}} The Targaryens were eventually deposed during [[Robert&#039;s Rebellion]], however, and the crownlands have since been ruled by [[House Baratheon of King&#039;s Landing|House Baratheon]] of [[King&#039;s Landing]] and [[House Baratheon of Dragonstone|House Baratheon]] of [[Dragonstone]].{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Malleon.jpg|350px|thumb|right|&#039;&#039;[[The Lineages and Histories of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms]]&#039;&#039;, by Yulia Startsev © Fantasy Flight Games]]&lt;br /&gt;
When discussing the claimants after the death of King [[Robert I Baratheon]], [[Marq Piper]] indicates that if [[Renly Baratheon]] gains the support of the [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]]s of [[Highgarden]], the [[House Baratheon|Baratheons]] of [[Storm&#039;s End]], the [[House Martell|Martells]] of [[Sunspear]], the [[House Stark|Starks]] of [[Winterfell]], the [[House Tully|Tullys]] of [[Riverrun]], and the [[House Arryn|Arryns]] of the [[Eyrie]], Renly would have six of the seven great houses aligned against the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] of [[Casterly Rock]].{{ref|AGOT|71}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Following the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], the [[Iron Throne]] decrees that [[House Baelish]] of [[Harrenhal]] are the new [[Lords Paramount of the Trident]] with dominion over the [[riverlands]], displacing the Tullys of Riverrun.{{ref|ACOK|65}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Prior to the [[Purple Wedding|royal wedding]], Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] gives King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] a seven-sided [[Wedding chalice|chalice]] decorated with great houses: [[House Lannister|ruby lion]], [[House Tyrell|emerald rose]], [[House Baratheon|onyx stag]], [[House Tully|silver trout]], [[House Arryn|blue jade falcon]], [[House Martell|opal sun]], and [[House Stark|pearl direwolf]]. With [[ironborn]] victories during the [[War of the Five Kings]] in mind, Joffrey suggests replacing the direwolf with a [[House Greyjoy|squid]].{{ref|ASOS|59}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the aftermath of the [[Red Wedding]] and the death of [[Robb Stark]], [[King in the North]], the Iron Throne names [[Roose Bolton]], [[Lord of the Dreadfort]], as the new [[Warden of the North]].{{ref|ASOS|72}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Seeking to solidify [[House Bolton]]&#039;s control of the [[north]], Roose&#039;s legitimized son [[Ramsay Snow|Ramsay]] marries &amp;quot;[[Arya Stark]]&amp;quot; (actually [[Jeyne Poole]]) and claims the title [[Lord of Winterfell]].{{ref|ADWD|37}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Ruling great houses by region==&lt;br /&gt;
The chronological succession of the ruling houses in the Iron Islands and the Riverlands is uncertain and incomplete.&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;wikitable sortable plainrowheaders&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
!Region !! House !! Mode of accession !! Status&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|[[Crownlands]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Targaryen|s}} [[House Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Exiled&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Baratheon of King&#039;s Landing 1|s}} {{coa|Baratheon of King&#039;s Landing 2|s}} [[House Baratheon of King&#039;s Landing]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Rebellion&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|[[North]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Stark|s}} [[House Stark]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unification&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Bolton|s}} [[House Bolton]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Appointment&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|[[Vale of Arryn]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Royce|s}} [[House Royce]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unification&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Arryn|s}} [[House Arryn]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Westerlands]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Lannister|s}} [[House Lannister]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Trickery&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|[[Reach]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Gardener|s}} [[House Gardener]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Tyrell|s}} [[House Tyrell]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Appointment&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;14&amp;quot;|[[Iron Islands]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Greyiron|s}} [[House Greyiron]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Drumm|s}} [[House Drumm]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Hoare|s}} [[House Hoare]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Greyjoy|s}} [[House Greyjoy]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Harlaw|s}} [[House Harlaw]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Blacktyde|s}} [[House Blacktyde]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Greyjoy|s}} [[House Greyjoy]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Greyiron|s}} [[House Greyiron]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Goodbrother|s}} [[House Goodbrother]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Greyiron|s}} [[House Greyiron]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election/Coup&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Hoare|s}} [[House Hoare]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Crakehall|s}} [[House Crakehall]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Hoare|s}} [[House Hoare]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Greyjoy|s}} [[House Greyjoy]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;16&amp;quot;|[[Riverlands]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Fisher|s}} [[House Fisher]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Blackwood|s}} [[House Blackwood]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Bracken|s}} [[House Bracken]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Mudd|s}} [[House Mudd]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Justman|s}} [[House Justman]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Teague|s}} [[House Teague]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Durrandon|s}} [[House Durrandon]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Vance|s}} [[House Vance]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Mallister|s}} [[House Mallister]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Hook|s}} [[House Hook]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Charlton|s}} [[House Charlton]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Nutt|s}} [[House Nutt]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Rebellion&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Hoare|s}} [[House Hoare]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Tully|s}} [[House Tully]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Appointment&lt;br /&gt;
|Replaced&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Stark|s}} [[House Stark]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Election&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|petyrbaelish|s}} [[House Baelish]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Appointment&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|[[Stormlands]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Durrandon|s}} [[House Durrandon]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Unknown&lt;br /&gt;
|Extinct&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Baratheon|s}} [[House Baratheon]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Appointment&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|rowspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|[[Dorne]]&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Yronwood|s}} [[House Yronwood]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Deposed&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|{{coa|Martell|s}} [[House Martell|House Nymeros Martell]]&lt;br /&gt;
|Conquest&lt;br /&gt;
|Ruling&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|[[Marriage]]s had long been the means by which the great houses of [[Westeros]] bound themselves together, a reliable method of forging alliances and ending disputes.{{ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==References and Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references|2}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Noble houses| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Westeros]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Grandes maisons]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[pt:Grandes Casas]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<title>Adventurers</title>
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&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox sellsword company&lt;br /&gt;
| name		= Adventurers&lt;br /&gt;
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| disbanded	= {{Date|56}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The &#039;&#039;&#039;Adventurers&#039;&#039;&#039; were a [[Mercenary|sellsword]] company in [[Essos]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
In {{Date|56}}, the Adventurers were caught between a great fire that swept across the [[Disputed Lands]], fanned by strong winds and fed by dry grasses on one side, and a [[Tyrosh]]i host under the command of the [[Archon of Tyrosh]], whom they were fighting, on the other side. Most of the Adventurers ultimately chose to die fighting the Tyroshi rather than be burned alive. Not a single man of the Adventurers survived.{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Sellsword companies}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Sellsword companies]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Aventuriers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[ru:Искатели приключений]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Maiden%27s_Day_Ball&amp;diff=329346</id>
		<title>Maiden&#039;s Day Ball</title>
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&lt;div&gt;The &#039;&#039;&#039;Maiden&#039;s Day Ball&#039;&#039;&#039;{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}} was a royal ball held on [[Maiden&#039;s Day]] in {{Date|133}}, in order to find a second wife and new queen for King [[Aegon III Targaryen]], after the death of Queen [[Jaehaera Targaryen]]. The [[Fool|court fool]] [[Mushroom]] mocked the event as the &#039;&#039;&#039;Maiden&#039;s Day Cattle Show&#039;&#039;&#039;.{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Background==&lt;br /&gt;
Young King [[Aegon III Targaryen]]&#039;s first marriage to his cousin Princess [[Jaehaera Targaryen]] had ended tragically in {{Date|133}}, with Jaehaera&#039;s apparent suicide. Afterwards, Lord [[Unwin Peake]], who was the king&#039;s [[Hand of the King|Hand]] and [[regent]], planned a betrothal between Aegon and his daughter, [[Myrielle Peake]]. [[Cregan Stark]] and [[Kermit Tully]] were among the lords that disapproved of the match, and [[Grand Maester]] [[Munkun]]&#039;s support began to waver, acknowledging that the match would be seen as advancing [[House Peake]]&#039;s interests rather than being for the good of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. Lord [[Torrhen Manderly]], Lady [[Johanna Lannister]], Lady [[Elenda Baratheon]], and Lady [[Sharis Footly]] wrote to the crown, proposing their own relatives as Aegon&#039;s bride (or themselves, in Lady Footly&#039;s case). Lady [[Samantha Tarly|Samantha Hightower]] not only named her sister and sister-in-law, who she suggested could [[Polygamy|both marry]] Aegon, but thirty-one other eligible maidens of the [[Reach]]. ([[Mushroom]] unverifiably adds that she said she could name pretty boys as well, if Aegon should be so inclined, though that would not solve the issue of heirs.) Due to the opposition, Peake announced a ball in [[King&#039;s Landing]], where the king himself would be able to choose his own bride.&lt;br /&gt;
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To limit the attendance, Peake restricted the ball to [[maiden]]s of [[nobility]] under the age of thirty. Additionally, many likely maidens were injured, scandalized, or even died before the ball, and men spoke of the &amp;quot;[[Maiden&#039;s Day curse]]&amp;quot;. Many of these events were probably engineered by Lord Peake, who still hoped to have his daughter be chosen queen. Nevertheless, in hopes of marrying the king, more than one thousand young women from throughout [[Westeros]], and even [[Essos]], crowded into the [[Red Keep]] on the day of the ball.{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Maidens known to be present at the Maiden&#039;s Day Ball==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Columns|2|&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Pentos|inline}} The daughter of the [[Prince of Pentos]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Tyrosh|inline}} The sister of the [[Archon]] of [[Tyrosh]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Myr|inline}} &amp;quot;Daughters of ancient houses&amp;quot; from [[Myr]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Royce|inline}} [[Alyssa Royce]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Weatherwax|inline}} [[Anya Weatherwax]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Bolton|inline}} [[Barba Bolton]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Baratheon|inline}} [[Cassandra Baratheon]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot;&amp;gt;[[Maiden&#039;s Day curse|Gossip]] spread about this maiden beforehand may have prevented her from attending the ball.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Velaryon|inline}} [[Daenaera Velaryon]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Massey|inline}} [[Elinor Massey]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Baratheon|inline}} [[Ellyn Baratheon]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Woodhull|inline}} [[Henrietta Woodhull]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Merryweather|inline}} [[Jeyne Merryweather]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Mooton|inline}} [[Jeyne Mooton]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Smallwood|inline}} [[Jeyne Smallwood]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Hayford|inline}} [[Lyra Hayford]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Qorgyle|inline}} [[Moriah Qorgyle]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Lys|inline}} [[Myrmadora Haen]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Peake|inline}} [[Myrielle Peake]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Redwyne|inline}} [[Patricia Redwyne]]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Darry|inline}} [[Rosamund Darry]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*{{coa|Staunton|inline}} [[Ysabel Staunton]]&amp;lt;ref group=&amp;quot;N&amp;quot; name=&amp;quot;scandal&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==The Ball==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Daenaera Velaryon by Douglas Wheatley.png|thumb|right|350px|[[Daenaera Velaryon]] is presented by [[Corwyn Corbray]] at the ball, as depicted by Douglas Wheatley in &#039;&#039;[[Fire &amp;amp; Blood]]&#039;&#039;.]]&lt;br /&gt;
The maidens expected to flirt and dance with King Aegon, but the event was not a true ball. They appeared before the king in the [[Red Keep]]&#039;s throne room, in what [[Mushroom]] nicknamed the &amp;quot;Maiden&#039;s Day Cattle Show&amp;quot;, with Aegon&#039;s [[herald]] announcing each lady&#039;s name and lineage as she curtsied before the king. Mushroom wrote that the bored king soon forgot each girl, and clever fathers likely sent their daughters through the queue again. Music played constantly, but the maidens, family members, and servants so overflowed the throne room — the second-largest hall in Westeros after [[Harrenhal]] — that they could not move. The building became &amp;quot;suffocatingly hot&amp;quot; despite the winter weather; people fainted, and one lord died. The herald lost his voice and had to be replaced.&lt;br /&gt;
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The daughter of the [[Prince of Pentos]] was the first to appear before Aegon. Some maidens boldly spoke to the king or, like [[Myrmadora Haen]], wore scandalously scanty clothing, but Aegon only nodded to each before the [[Kingsguard]] led her away. As hours passed, Aegon&#039;s growing disinterest pleased Lord Peake, as Myrielle had spent much time with the king before the ball.&lt;br /&gt;
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When only a few maidens remained, the king&#039;s half-sisters Lady [[Baela Targaryen|Baela]] and Lady [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena Targaryen]] suddenly arrived, mounted on a pair of black chargers, dressed in Targaryen black and red [[ruby|rubies]]. They rode down the hall together, and announced to Aegon that they had brought his new queen. Rhaena&#039;s husband Ser [[Corwyn Corbray]] presented their kinswoman [[Daenaera Velaryon]], six years old and breathtakingly beautiful. The whole gallery was said to have rejoiced when she smiled, and when Aegon returned her smile and told her she looked very pretty, all knew who his selection would be.&lt;br /&gt;
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The last few women were brought forward hurriedly. The king&#039;s desire to end the parade was so palpable that the final maiden, [[Henrietta Woodhull]], sobbed as she curtsied. Afterwards, the king summoned his [[cupbearer]], [[Gaemon Palehair]], who announced that the king would marry Lady Daenaera.{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|For the good of his people, [[Aegon III Targaryen|His Grace]] must take another wife, though no woman will ever replace our beloved [[Jaehaera Targaryen|Jaehaera]] in his heart. Many have been put forward for this honor, the fairest flowers of the realm. Whichever girl King Aegon weds shall be the [[Alysanne Targaryen|Alysanne]] to his [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys]], the [[Jonquil]] to his [[Florian the Fool|Florian]]. She will sleep by his side, birth his children, share his labors, soothe his brow when he is sick, grow old with him. It is only fitting therefore that we allow the king himself to make this choice. On [[Maiden&#039;s Day]] we shall have a ball, the like of which [[King&#039;s Landing]] has not seen since the days of King [[Viserys I Targaryen|Viserys]]. Let the maidens come from every corner of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and present themselves before the king, that His Grace may choose the one best suited to share his life and love.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|[[Unwin Peake]], announcing the Maiden&#039;s Day Ball}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|At [[tourneys]], fair maidens and high ladies vied for the honor of being named the [[queen of love and beauty]], but such reigns lasted only for a night. Whichever maid King [[Aegon III Targaryen|Aegon]] chose would reign over [[Westeros]] for a lifetime.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|Each maid seemed lovelier than the last. Sparkling and spinning in their [[silk]]s and jewels, they made a dazzling sight as they made their way to the throne room. It would be hard to picture anything more beautiful, unless perhaps all of them had arrived naked.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|&#039;&#039;[[The Testimony of Mushroom|The Testimony of]] [[Mushroom]]&#039;&#039;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|Brother, if it please you, we have brought your [[Daenaera Velaryon|new queen]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|[[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)|Rhaena Targaryen]], to [[Aegon III Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|She sparkled, and when she smiled, the singers in the gallery rejoiced, for they knew that here at last was a maid worthy of a song.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|[[Mushroom]], about [[Daenaera Velaryon]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{notes}}&lt;br /&gt;
==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:House Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:Baile del Día de la Doncella]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Bal du Jour de la Jouvencelle]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[pt:Baile do Dia da Donzela]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[ru:Ярмарка скота на День Девы]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Qohorik_language&amp;diff=329176</id>
		<title>Qohorik language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Qohorik&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Qohor]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Qohor is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Qohor|Language]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Qohorien (langue)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Norvoshi_language&amp;diff=329175</id>
		<title>Norvoshi language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Norvoshi&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Norvos]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Norvos is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|His voice was a bass grumble thick with the accents of [[Norvos]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}|thoughts of [[Areo Hotah]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Norvos|Language]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Norvoshi (langue)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Pentoshi_language&amp;diff=329174</id>
		<title>Pentoshi language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Pentoshi&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Pentos]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Pentos is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
The [[bastard Valyrian]] of [[Groleo]] is heavily flavored with accents of [[Pentos]].{{ref|ASOS|8}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]] is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], the dialects of Pentos, [[Tyroshi language|Tyrosh]], [[Myrish language|Myr]], and [[Lysene language|Lys]], and the [[trade talk]] of sailors.{{ref|ADWD|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[kindly man]] insists that [[Arya Stark]] learn the tongues of Lys and Pentos.{{ref|ADWD|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Pentos|Language]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Pentoshi (langue)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Lorathi_language&amp;diff=329173</id>
		<title>Lorathi language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Lorathi&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Lorath]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Lorath is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}}&lt;br /&gt;
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While the cult of [[Boash]] that founded Lorath has long gone extinct, certain of their speaking habits are still used in Lorath today. Nobles consider it to be terribly vulgar to speak of one&#039;s self directly, and refer to themselves as &amp;quot;a man&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;a woman&amp;quot; rather than saying &amp;quot;I&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;me&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;mine&amp;quot;.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Lorath}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Arya Stark]], while traveling with [[Yoren]]&#039;s [[Night&#039;s Watch]] recruits in the [[riverlands]], encounters a prisoner, the Lorathi [[Jaqen H&#039;ghar]]. Jaqen speaks the [[Common Tongue]], but refers to himself only as &amp;quot;a man&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;this man&amp;quot;, and never refers to Arya by any direct pronoun such as &amp;quot;you&amp;quot;, instead calling her &amp;quot;a boy&amp;quot; (while she is disguised as a boy){{ref|ACOK|5}} or later &amp;quot;a girl&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;this girl&amp;quot;.{{Ref|ACOK|30}} After Jaqen reveals an association with the [[Faceless Men]] of [[Braavos]], and shifts his face to another appearance while claiming Jaqen is dead, he no longer uses the Lorathi speaking habits, calling himself &amp;quot;I&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;me&amp;quot; and calling Arya &amp;quot;you&amp;quot;.{{ref|ACOK|47}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Maester]] [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Quote|A man could use another taste of [[beer]]. A man has a thirst, wearing these heavy bracelets. A man could use a bath too. A boy could make a friend.{{ref|ACOK|5}}|[[Jaqen H&#039;ghar]], to [[Arya Stark|&amp;quot;Arry&amp;quot;]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|A man must be ashamed of the company he keeps, Arry. This man has the honor to be Jaqen H&#039;ghar, once of the [[Free City]] of [[Lorath]]. Would that he were home.{{ref|ACOK|5}}|[[Jaqen H&#039;ghar]], to [[Arya Stark|&amp;quot;Arry&amp;quot;]]}} &lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Jaqen&#039;&#039;&#039;: A boy becomes a girl.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Arya&#039;&#039;&#039;: I was always a girl. I didn&#039;t think you saw me.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Jaqen&#039;&#039;&#039;: A man sees. A man knows.{{Ref|ACOK|30}}|[[Jaqen H&#039;ghar]] and [[Arya Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Quote|The [[R&#039;hllor|Red God]] has his due, sweet girl, and only death may pay for life. This girl took three that were his. This girl must give three in their places. Speak the names, and a man will do the rest.{{Ref|ACOK|30}}|[[Jaqen H&#039;ghar]] to [[Arya Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{Languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Lorath|Language]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Lorathi (langue)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Braavosi_language&amp;diff=329172</id>
		<title>Braavosi language</title>
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		<updated>2025-07-13T15:40:48Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Braavosi&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Braavos]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Braavos is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Language==&lt;br /&gt;
Braavosi retains some words and phrases from [[High Valyrian]] in its pure form, including &#039;&#039;[[valar morghulis]]&#039;&#039; (all men must die) and &#039;&#039;[[valar dohaeris]]&#039;&#039; (all men must serve).{{Ref|AFFC|22}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Arya Stark]] learns some Braavosi words while sailing on the &#039;&#039;[[Titan&#039;s Daughter]]&#039;&#039; from [[Saltpans]] to [[Braavos]], such as the words for please, thank you, sea, star, and fire wine.{{ref|AFFC|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[waif]] teaches Arya the tongue of Braavos at the [[House of Black and White]], while Arya teaches the waif the [[Common Tongue]].{{Ref|AFFC|22}} Arya learns more of the Braavosi tongue while acting as Cat of the Canals.{{ref|AFFC|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Tyrion Lannister]] knows some Braavosi.{{ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Arya hears priests of the [[Faceless Men]] speaking Braavosi and [[High Valyrian]] during their meeting at the House of Black and White.{{ref|ADWD|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|The [[Braavos]]i were a people who were no people: scores of races, a hundred tongues, and hundreds of gods. All they had in common was the [[High Valyrian|Valyrian]] that formed the common trade language of [[Essos]]—and the fact that they were now free where once they had been [[slaves]].{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: The Rise of Valyria}}|writings of [[Yandel]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|I only have a little [[High Valyrian]], and when they speak to me in Braavosi I cannot understand half of what they&#039;re saying.{{Ref|AFFC|26}}|[[Samwell Tarly]] to [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|Supper was for language lessons. The blind girl understood Braavosi and could speak it passably, she had even lost most of her barbaric accent, but the [[kindly man]] was not content. He was insisting that she improve her [[High Valyrian]] and learn the tongues of [[Lysene language|Lys]] and [[Pentoshi language|Pentos]] too.{{ref|ADWD|45}}|thoughts of [[Arya Stark]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Ringfort&amp;diff=329142</id>
		<title>Ringfort</title>
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&lt;div&gt;[[File:White Harbor by cabepfir.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Seal Rock]] outside [[White Harbor]], by Cecilia Latella ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Ringforts&#039;&#039;&#039; were fortifications built by [[First Men]] in antiquity.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Layout==&lt;br /&gt;
Ringforts are rough-hewn, unmortared walls{{ref|TWOIAF|The Vale}} of circular construction; the ancient ringfort atop [[Seal Rock]] at [[White Harbor]], for instance, is a circle of weathered stones.{{ref|ADWD|15}} The ringwall at the [[Fist of the First Men]] crowns the top of the steep stony hill.{{ref|ASOS|Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
As the [[First Men]] spread throughout [[Westeros]] building farms and villages, they ruled from ringforts from the [[Land of Always Winter]] to the [[Summer Sea]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: The Coming of the First Men}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: The Age of Heroes}} The [[Fist of the First Men]] is said to have been a ringfort built during the [[Dawn Age]].{{ref|ACOK|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Some believe that [[Winterfell]] was once a complex of linked ringforts, though little evidence remains.{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: Winterfell}} Old ruins of the First Men are found in the hills and bogs of [[Sea Dragon Point]].{{ref|ADWD|26}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[House Casterly]] built a ringfort atop [[Casterly Rock]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands: Casterly Rock}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[Bloody Gate]] was once a rough-hewn, unmortared wall like the First Men&#039;s ringforts.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Vale}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Instead of ringforts, the First Men eventually began building stout motte-and-bailey forts and then stone castles.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands}} Many stout stone-and-timber castles were built during the [[coming of the Andals]] to Westeros.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Iron Kings}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The older ringforts have been abandoned{{ref|ADWD|15}} and left in ruins.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: Storm&#039;s End}} The ringfort at [[Seal Rock]], for instance, has been abandoned for hundreds of years.{{ref|ADWD|15}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Clash of Kings&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
During the [[great ranging]], the [[Night&#039;s Watch]] fortify the ringfort at the [[Fist of the First Men]].{{ref|ACOK|34}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Zippo514 BattleoftheFistFirstMenII.jpg|thumb|350px|The [[fight at the Fist]], by zippo514 ©]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Wights]] overwhelm the ringwall and defeat the Watch in the [[fight at the Fist]].{{ref|ASOS|18}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[House Manderly]] fortifies the ruins of the ringfort atop [[Seal Rock]], placing [[Scorpion (weapon)|scorpions]] and spitfires behind the standing stones and garrisoning it with crossbowmen.{{ref|ADWD|15}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|The views atop the hill were bracing, yet it was the ringwall that drew Jon&#039;s eye, the weathered grey stones with their white patches of lichen, their beards of green moss. It was said that the [[Fist of the First Men|Fist]] had been a ringfort of the [[First Men]] in the [[Dawn Age]].{{Ref|ACOK|34}}|thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Ringforts| ]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Strongholds]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Fort circulaire]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Sweating_sickness&amp;diff=329141</id>
		<title>Sweating sickness</title>
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&lt;div&gt;The &#039;&#039;&#039;sweating sickness&#039;&#039;&#039; is a [[disease]] found in the [[known world]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
The sweating sickness broke out on the [[Three Sisters]] in {{date|54}}.{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} When people close to [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] began dying at [[Dragonstone]] that same year, Maester [[Culiper]] determined they did not suffer from the sweating sickness, the [[shaking sickness]], or [[greyscale]]. It was eventually discovered that the victims had been [[poison]]ed by [[Androw Farman]], Rhaena&#039;s husband.{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Diseases]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Suée]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Myrish_language&amp;diff=329140</id>
		<title>Myrish language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Myrish&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Myr]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Myr is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}} The Myrish language is similar to that of [[Lysene language|Lys]] and [[Tyroshi language|Tyrosh]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Larra Rogare]], the wife of [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]], was fluent in [[High Valyrian]] and the tongues of Myr, [[Tyroshi language|Tyrosh]], [[Volantene language|Volantis]], and her native [[Lysene language|Lys]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;[[The Seasons of My Love]]&amp;quot; is a Myrish love song popular in [[Westeros]]. It is considered sweet and sad if you can understand its words.{{ref|AGOT|42}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
A [[Myr]]ish crossbowmen with a thick accent is hanged by the [[brotherhood without banners]] after the [[battle at the burning septry]].{{ref|ASOS|39}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] thinks that [[Taena of Myr]] speaks the [[Common Tongue]] with a sultry tone.{{ref|AFFC|7}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Tyrion Lannister]] knows a smattering of Myrish.{{ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]] is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], the dialects of Myr, [[Pentoshi language|Pentos]], [[Tyroshi language|Tyrosh]], and [[Lysene language|Lys]], as well as the [[trade talk]] of sailors.{{ref|ADWD|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tyroshi_language&amp;diff=329139</id>
		<title>Tyroshi language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Tyroshi&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Tyrosh]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Tyrosh is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}} The Tyroshi language is similar to that of [[Lysene language|Lys]] and [[Myrish language|Myr]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Archon&#039;s daughter (Jaehaerys I)|The daughter]] of the [[Archon of Tyrosh]] during the early reign of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] was considered to have a delightful accent when she attended the [[Golden Wedding]].{{ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Larra Rogare]], the wife of [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]], was fluent in [[High Valyrian]] and the tongues of Tyrosh, [[Myrish language|Myr]], [[Volantene language|Volantis]], and her native [[Lysene language|Lys]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Daenerys Targaryen]] learned to speak Free Cities Valyrian with a Tyroshi accent from her time living in [[Tyrosh]] as a child.{{ref|AGOT|54}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Tyrion Lannister]] learned a few Tyroshi phrases from a [[sellsword]] he knew at [[Casterly Rock]].{{ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Chett]] considers Tyroshi to be a wet girly tongue.{{ref|ASOS|Prologue}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Symon Silver Tongue]] believes that [[Collio Quaynis]]&#039;s Tyroshi accent is absurd in the [[Common Tongue]],{{ref|ASOS|32}} and [[Tyrion Lannister]] finds Collio&#039;s singing to be ludicrous.{{ref|ASOS|60}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crows&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Near [[Oldtown]], the captain of the &#039;&#039;[[Huntress]]&#039;&#039; tells [[Samwell Tarly]] that [[ironborn]] captured a Tyroshi merchantman in the [[Redwyne Straits]]. They killed the ship&#039;s crew and disguised themselves as Tyroshi sailors intending to sneak into Oldtown. Their plot was foiled when the oarsmaster of &#039;&#039;[[Lady of the Tower]]&#039;&#039; hailed the ironmen in the Tyroshi language and they failed to reply to his greeting.{{Ref|AFFC|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]] is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], the dialects of Tyrosh, [[Pentoshi language|Pentos]], [[Myrish language|Myr]], and [[Lysene language|Lys]], as well as the [[trade talk]] of sailors.{{ref|ADWD|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|&#039;&#039;&#039;Wineseller&#039;&#039;&#039;: My lady, you are ... Tyroshi? Can it be so?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Daenerys&#039;&#039;&#039;: My speech may be Tyroshi, and my garb [[Dothraki]], but I am of [[Westeros]], of the [[Sunset Kingdoms]].{{ref|AGOT|54}}|[[Wineseller]] and [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|In [[Tyrosh]] he should be able to curse the gods, call a man a cheat, and order up an [[ale]], thanks to a [[sellsword]] he had once known at the [[Casterly Rock|Rock]].{{ref|ADWD|1}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Tyrosh|Language]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Volantene_language&amp;diff=329138</id>
		<title>Volantene language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Volantene&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Volantis]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Old Volantis is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Ser [[Gerris Drinkwater]] does not speak Volantene as well as Prince [[Quentyn Martell]]. Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Haldon Halfmaester]] teaches the Volantene dialect to [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{ref|ADWD|14}} Tyrion understands only some of the Volantene he hears in [[Selhorys]]{{ref|ADWD|22}} and [[Volantis]].{{ref|ADWD|27}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Daenerys Targaryen]], [[Queen of Meereen]], meets with refugees from [[Astapor]], she hears Volantene among the various peoples all saying their word for &amp;quot;Mother&amp;quot;.{{ref|ADWD|36}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Quotes==&lt;br /&gt;
{{quote|Though he could read and write [[High Valyrian]], he had little practice speaking it. And the Volantene apple had rolled a fair distance from the Valyrian tree.{{ref|ADWD|6}}|thoughts of [[Quentyn Martell]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{quote|[[Moqorro|His guardsmen]], five [[slave]] warriors of the [[Fiery Hand]], led the responses. They chanted in the tongue of [[Volantis|Old Volantis]], but Tyrion had heard the prayers enough to grasp the essence. Light our fire and protect us from the dark, blah blah, light our way and keep us toasty warm, the night is dark and full of terrors, save us from the scary things, and blah blah blah some more.{{ref|ADWD|33}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Volantis|Language]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Volantain (langue)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Lysene_language&amp;diff=329137</id>
		<title>Lysene language</title>
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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Lysene&#039;&#039;&#039; is a language spoken in the [[Free Cities|Free City]] of [[Lys]]. Like the languages of all Free Cities, the tongue of Lys is a form of [[Valyrian languages|bastard Valyrian]].{{ref|AGOT|11}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Valyria&#039;s Children}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities}} The Lysene language is similar to that of [[Myrish language|Myr]] and [[Tyroshi language|Tyrosh]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} [[George R. R. Martin]] has described the Lysene dialect to be a musical, flowing, liquid tongue.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[[Not a Blog]]: [http://grrm.livejournal.com/153995.html?thread=10154379#t10154379 A New Daenerys (May 21st, 2010), answer to question (June 1st, 2010)]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Larra Rogare]], the [[Lys]]ene wife of [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]], was fluent in [[High Valyrian]] and the tongues of [[Myrish language|Myr]], [[Tyroshi language|Tyrosh]], [[Volantene language|Volantis]], and her native Lys. She made no effort to learn the [[Common Tongue]] of [[Westeros]] while residing at the [[Red Keep]], however.{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Maester [[Kedry]] is fluent in the tongues of all of the [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|6}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]] is fluent in [[High Valyrian]], the dialects of [[Pentoshi language|Pentos]], [[Tyroshi language|Tyrosh]], [[Myrish language|Myr]], and Lys, and the [[trade talk]] of sailors.{{ref|ADWD|14}}&lt;br /&gt;
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When [[Daenerys Targaryen]], [[Queen of Meereen]], meets with refugees from [[Astapor]], she hears Lysene among the various peoples all saying their word for &amp;quot;Mother&amp;quot;.{{ref|ADWD|36}}&lt;br /&gt;
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The [[kindly man]] insists that [[Arya Stark]] learn the tongues of Lys and Pentos.{{ref|ADWD|45}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{Languages}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Lys|Language]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Valyrian languages]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Lysien (langue)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Lord_Commander&amp;diff=329043</id>
		<title>Lord Commander</title>
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		<updated>2025-06-23T10:30:29Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Lord Commander&#039;&#039;&#039; is the senior officer of multiple organizations. These include:&lt;br /&gt;
*[[City Watch of King&#039;s Landing#Known Commanders of the City Watch|Commander of the City Watch of King&#039;s Landing]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Lord Commander of the [[City Watch of Oldtown]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]]&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Lord Commander of the Night&#039;s Watch]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Lord Commander of the [[Queensguard]]&lt;br /&gt;
*Lord Commander of the [[Rainbow Guard]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==See also==&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Lord Commander&#039;s Tower]], a tower of Castle Black.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Titles]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Lord Commandant]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Cetherys&amp;diff=329025</id>
		<title>Cetherys</title>
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		<updated>2025-06-17T10:58:53Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox character&lt;br /&gt;
| arms = Unsullied&lt;br /&gt;
| firstname = Cetherys&lt;br /&gt;
| image = &lt;br /&gt;
| image_caption = &lt;br /&gt;
| Alias = &lt;br /&gt;
| Title = &lt;br /&gt;
| Allegiance = [[Unsullied]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[House Targaryen]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Race =&lt;br /&gt;
| Culture =  &lt;br /&gt;
| Spouse = &lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Birth = &lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Birth =&lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Death = [[Meereen]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}&lt;br /&gt;
| Books = &#039;&#039;[[A Dance with Dragons]]&#039;&#039; (mentioned)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Cetherys&#039;&#039;&#039; is an [[Unsullied]] sworn to [[Daenerys Targaryen]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Cetherys patrols with another Unsullied, [[Black Fist]]. The pair are slain by crossbow bolts while walking [[Mazdhan&#039;s Maze]].{{Ref|ADWD|11}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Characters from Essos]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Eunuchs]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Deaths by shooting]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Unsullied]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:Cetherys]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Cétherys]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Red Rabbit</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Rusty_Flowers&amp;diff=329023</id>
		<title>Rusty Flowers</title>
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		<updated>2025-06-16T10:53:05Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox character&lt;br /&gt;
| arms = Night&#039;s Watch&lt;br /&gt;
| title = &lt;br /&gt;
| firstname = Rusty&lt;br /&gt;
| lastname = Flowers&lt;br /&gt;
| image =&lt;br /&gt;
| image_caption =&lt;br /&gt;
| Alias =&lt;br /&gt;
| Title =&lt;br /&gt;
| Allegiance = [[Night&#039;s Watch]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Race =&lt;br /&gt;
| Culture = [[Westeros]]i&lt;br /&gt;
| Spouse =&lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Birth = the [[Reach]]&lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Birth =&lt;br /&gt;
| Place_of_Death =&lt;br /&gt;
| Date_of_Death =&lt;br /&gt;
| Books = &#039;&#039;[[A Dance with Dragons]]&#039;&#039; (appears)&lt;br /&gt;
| coat-of-arms =&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Rusty Flowers&#039;&#039;&#039; is a member of the [[Night&#039;s Watch]].{{Ref|ADWD|7}} His surname suggests he is a [[bastard]] from the [[Reach]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
Rusty is one of the men brought along as muscle to assist Lord Commander [[Jon Snow]] in escorting [[Janos Slynt]] out of [[Castle Black]] to carry out his duties as garrison commander of [[Greyguard]].{{ref|ADWD|7}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{references}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Bastards|Flowers, Rusty]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Characters from the Reach|Flowers, Rusty]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Members of the Night&#039;s Watch|Flowers, Rusty]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[es:Rusty Flores]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[fr:Rousseau Flowers]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Attainder&amp;diff=329014</id>
		<title>Attainder</title>
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		<updated>2025-06-11T11:56:53Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;&#039;&#039;&#039;Attainder&#039;&#039;&#039; is a punishment upon individual [[highborn|nobles]], as well as noble [[houses]],{{Ref|AFFC|9}} that have broken the [[King&#039;s Peace]] or have been accused of [[treason]]. The decree involves the stripping of rank, titles, lands, holdings, and incomes,{{Ref|AGOT|43}} as well as kinship prerogatives,{{Ref|ASOS|28}} and inheritance.{{Ref|AFFC|40}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Attainders may be undone by a [[king]].{{Ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==History==&lt;br /&gt;
After learning that Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] had gifted a [[dragon]] [[dragon egg|egg]] to his pregnant [[paramour|concubine]], [[Mysaria]], King [[Viserys I Targaryen]] commanded Daemon to return the egg and return to [[Rhea Royce|his wife]], or else be attainted as a traitor. Daemon relented.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Aegon II Targaryen]] declared he wanted his sister [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]] and his uncle Daemon attainted, arrested, and executed, after learning of Rhaenyra&#039;s coronation.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the [[Treasons of Tumbleton]], Ser [[Ulf White]] declared that he desired to be named [[Lord of Highgarden]], arguing that as [[House Tyrell]] had taken no side in the [[Dance of the Dragons]], they should be attainted as traitors.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}&lt;br /&gt;
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After Queen Rhaenyra commanded the execution of [[Nettles]], Lord [[Manfryd Mooton]] expressed that the queen had forced him to ponder a foul choice: either violating [[guest right]] and cursing [[Maidenpool]], or risking [[House Mooton]] being attainted and destroyed. After learning that Lord Mooton had defied her commands, Rhaenyra ordered a decree of attainder to be drawn up against the Mootons.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the suppression of the nascent [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]], Lord [[Brynden Rivers]] declares that the arrested lords that had previously been pardoned for fighting for [[Daemon Blackfyre]] during the [[Battle of the Redgrass Field]] would be condemned to either attainder or execution.{{Ref|TMK}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Due to their status as servants of [[House Darklyn]] and Ser [[Symon Hollard]]&#039;s involvement in the [[Defiance of Duskendale]] and the death of Ser [[Gwayne Gaunt]], the entirety of [[House Hollard]] was attainted and executed under orders of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]. Only the young [[Dontos Hollard]] was spared at the behest of Ser [[Barristan Selmy]].{{Ref|AFFC|9}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Recent events==&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Game of Thrones&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
After decreeing that Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] has broken the [[king&#039;s peace]] for [[Gregor Clegane&#039;s raid on the riverlands|the attacks]] on the [[Riverlands]], Lord [[Eddard Stark]] attaints Ser Gregor, stripping him of titles, lands, and holdings, and sentences him to death.{{Ref|AGOT|43}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===&#039;&#039;A Storm of Swords&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
In the aftermath of the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], [[House Florent]] is attainted by the Iron Throne for their support of [[Stannis Baratheon]]. The [[small council]] of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] strips the Florents of their seat of [[Brightwater Keep]], along with its lands and incomes. They are granted to Ser [[Garlan Tyrell]], the second son of Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] of [[Highgarden]], thus creating [[House Tyrell of Brightwater Keep]].{{Ref|ASOS|19}} Brightwater, however, remains in the hands of a Florent garrison led by the [[castellan]], Ser [[Colin Florent]], following the flight to [[Oldtown]] of his nephew and the new head of House Florent, [[Alekyne Florent|Alekyne]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}&lt;br /&gt;
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With [[Robb Stark]] attainted for treason against the [[Iron Throne]], [[Sansa Stark]] is considered a [[ward]] of the crown, with King [[Joffrey Baratheon]] standing in [[Eddard Stark|her father]]&#039;s place, giving him the right to arrange her marriage to [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|ASOS|28}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Following the coronation of [[Tommen Baratheon]], the young king signs the bills of attainder against [[Edmure Tully]], stripping him of [[Riverrun]] and all its attendant lands and incomes. Afterwards, he signs a similar bill against [[Brynden Tully]].{{Ref|ASOS|72}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Feast for Crowns&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
When discussing the succession of [[Joffrey Baratheon]], Princess [[Arianne Martell]] reminds Ser [[Arys Oakheart]] that, with [[Renly Baratheon]] dead and [[Stannis Baratheon]] attainted, [[Storm&#039;s End]] belongs to [[Tommen Baratheon]].{{Ref|AFFC|13}}&lt;br /&gt;
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During her imprisonment, Arianne Martell muses that, unless Prince [[Doran Martell]] has attainted her, she remains the lawful heir to [[Sunspear]].{{Ref|AFFC|40}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===&#039;&#039;A Dance with Dragons&#039;&#039;===&lt;br /&gt;
During his stay at the [[Illyrio&#039;s manse|manse]] of [[Illyrio Mopatis]], [[Tyrion Lannister]] reminds the [[Magister]] that, as an attainted traitor accused of [[regicide]] and [[kinslaying]], he has lost his claim to [[Casterly Rock]]. Illyrio replies that what one king does, [[Daenerys Targaryen|another]] may undo.{{Ref|ADWD|1}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
{{References}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Terms]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Laws]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Westeros]]&lt;br /&gt;
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[[fr:Infamie]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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