Brandon Norrey
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| Title | The Norrey | |||
| Allegiance | House Norrey | |||
| Culture | Northern mountain clans | |||
| Born | North[1] | |||
| Issue | Brandon Norrey[2] | |||
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Brandon Norrey, called the Norrey, is the clan chief of House Norrey, one of the mountain clans in the north.[3]
Contents
Appearance and Character
Brandon is wrinkled and slight of build, but sly-eyed and spry. He resembles an old fox clad in fur and iron.[4] The bearded Brandon is half a head taller than Torghen Flint.[4]
The Norrey believes in the old gods[5] and distrusts free folk.[4]
Recent Events
A Dance with Dragons
House Norrey gives aid to King Stannis Baratheon when the king marches to the northern mountains and then defeats Asha Greyjoy in the fight by Deepwood Motte.[6] The Norrey is too old to go on campaign,[5] but his son, Brandon the Younger, joins Stannis's march on Winterfell.[2]
Brandon and twelve fighting men visit Castle Black for the wedding of Alys Karstark and Sigorn, the new Magnar of Thenn. The Norrey also brings a wet nurse. Brandon is skeptical of the idea of Lord Commander Jon Snow to settle free folk south of the Wall.[5]
Quotes
Jon: We cannot pick and choose amongst the free folk, saying this one may pass, this one may not. Peace means peace for all.
Brandon: As well make peace with wolves and carrion crows.[4]—Jon Snow and Brandon
Family
References
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Brandon Norrey.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 42, The King's Prize.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 53, Jon XI.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 49, Jon X.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 35, Jon VII.