Dragonslayer
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A dragonslayer is someone who has slain a dragon. There are legends of dragonslayers in Westeros's distant past.
History
According to tales, some Warrior's Sons were dragonslayers.[1]
Known dragonslayers
In legend:
- Davos the Dragonslayer[2]
- Serwyn of the Mirror Shield - slew the dragon Urrax[3]
In fact:
- The person who fired the iron bolt from a scorpion that went through the dragon Meraxes's eye, slaying her
- Hobb the Hewer - slew the dragon Shrykos[4]
- The Burning Knight - slew the dragon Morghul[4]
Quotes
It is no easy thing to slay a dragon, but it can be done.[5]
-Ser Jorah Mormont, to Daenerys Targaryen
Who do you think killed all the dragons the last time around? Gallant dragonslayers armed with swords?[6]
-Marwyn, to Samwell Tarly
References
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei VI.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: The Gardener Kings.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 8, Tyrion III.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Princess and the Queen.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 8, Daenerys I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.