Hallyne
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| Alias | Hallyne the Pyromancer | |||
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| Allegiance | Alchemists' Guild | |||
| Culture | Crownlands | |||
| Born | Westeros[1] | |||
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| Played by | Roy Dotrice | |||
| TV series | Game of Thrones: Season 2 | |||
Hallyne, also known as Hallyne the Pyromancer, is the head of the Alchemists' Guild. He is a third generation alchemist.[2]
In the television adaptation Game of Thrones, Hallyne is portrayed by Roy Dotrice.
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Appearance
Hallyne is a pallid man with soft damp hands.[2] He dresses in striped black-and-scarlet robes trimmed with patchy and moth-eaten sable.[2]
History
Hallyne's family has been involved in the Alchemists' Guild for three generations. His father was wisdom in the days of King Aerys II Targaryen and his grandfather in those of Jaehaerys II Targaryen.[3]
An acolyte during the reign of Aerys II,[3] Hallyne was trained by Wisdom Pollitor.[3] He was likely unaware of the wildfire plot being planned by Rossart and the other Wisdoms, as according to Ser Jaime Lannister the alchemists did all the work in secret and did not trust their own apprentices with the knowledge.[4]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Hallyne is part of Queen Regent Cersei Lannister's retinue when the queen does a circuit of the walls of King's Landing.[5]
Hallyne guides Tyrion Lannister through the Guildhall of the Alchemists explaining wildfire and the role of the Guild to him.[2]
During the preparations for the Battle of the Blackwater, Hallyne reports to Tyrion that the pyromancers have several thousands of jars of wildfire more prepared than expected, claiming that it partially is because of the discovery of a lost cache of Lord Rossart underneath the Dragonpit, and partially because the secret spells used to make the wildfire are working better than they had been doing before. He wonders aloud to Tyrion whether there are any dragons again, to explain for the improved efficiency of the spells.[3]
For services rendered during the Battle of the Blackwater, Hallyne is raised to a lordship, although no lands or incomes are given along with the title.[6]
A Feast for Crows
After the funeral for Lord Tywin Lannister, Lord Hallyne promises Cersei to put a flaming hand in the sky above King's Landing.[7] He and the other alchemists burn down the Tower of the Hand with wildfire under orders from Cersei after the wedding celebration of King Tommen I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell.[8]
Cersei considers Hallyne as a candidate for the office of Hand of the King. Jaime Lannister tells her that Hallyne would be a terrible choice.[9]
After Dragonstone has been captured by the Iron Throne, Hallyne asks Cersei if the pyromancers might be allowed to hatch any dragon's eggs that might be found upon Dragonstone.[10]
Quotes by Hallyne
Wildfire is but one of the dread secrets of our ancient order.[2]
—Hallyne to Tyrion Lannister
The substance flows through my veins, and lives in the heart of every pyromancer. We respect its power.[2]
—Hallyne to Tyrion Lannister
Quotes about Hallyne
Jaime: If these flames spread beyond the tower, you may end up burning down the castle whether you mean to or not. Wildfire is treacherous.
Cersei: Lord Hallyne has assured me that his pyromancers can control the fire. Let all of King's Landing see the flames. It will be a lesson to our enemies.[8]
I know that Aurane Waters is a bad idea, and Hallyne is a worse one.[9]
References
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Hallyne.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 49, Tyrion XI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 37, Jaime V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 17, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 65, Sansa VIII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 7, Cersei II.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 12, Cersei III.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.