Herring is a fish found in the known world.
Range
The western Shivering Sea has rich fishing grounds for cod and herring,[1] and Ibbenese hunt for herring in the eastern reaches of the sea.[2]
Culture
Shoals of herring and great codfish are among the painted decorations of the Merman's Court at the New Castle of White Harbor.[3]
History
The Sealord of Braavos served ale and herring to Elissa Farman before she departed Braavos.[4]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Herring from White Harbor is served at the harvest feast at Winterfell.[5]
A Feast for Crows
Arya Stark, acting at Cat of the Canals, sees herring being sold at the fishmarket in Braavos.[6]
A Dance with Dragons
Tyrion Lannister is served creamed herring while at Illyrio's manse in Pentos.[7]
Lord Davos Seaworth sees a woman offering herring with chopped onions at Fishfoot Yard in White Harbor.[8]
Pickled herring is among the stores of Castle Black.[9]
The great cog Noble Lady, carrying salt cod, whale oil, and pickled herring, is captured by Iron Victory in the Stepstones.[10]
The Winds of Winter
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Herring is served at the Gates of the Moon.[11]
Quotes
Yesterday I ate herring with the whores, but within the year I'll be having emperor crab with courtesans.[6]
References
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: The Shivering Sea.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: East of Ib.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 19, Davos III.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 21, Bran III.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 34, Cat Of The Canals.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 15, Davos II.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 17, Jon IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Alayne I