Lady of the Leaves

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Lady of the Leaves
Sara K. Diesel Lady of the Leaves II.jpg
The Lady of the Leaves by Sara K. Diesel © Fantasy Flight Games

Title Lady of the Leaves
Culture Rivermen
Born Riverlands[1]
Book A Storm of Swords (appears)

The Lady of the Leaves is the leader of a hidden village that rests in the trees.[2] The village is located in the riverlands[1] near the road to Hayford in the crownlands.[2]

Appearance

The Lady of the Leaves is an old, thin white-haired woman. She wears roughspun.[2]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

The Lady of the Leaves is known to the maester of Lymond Lychester, who directs the brotherhood without banners to meet with her in order to get information on the whereabouts of Lord Beric Dondarrion.[2]

When the brotherhood finds the Lady of the Leaves, she tells them she heard that Beric was killed by Gregor Clegane. She rejoices when they tell her that Beric is still alive.[2] The woman tells the outlaws that once winter comes, her people will have to abandon their hidden village as they will become otherwise too exposed. Arya Stark thinks the lady sounds sick.[2]

Quotes

We cannot stay here much longer, with autumn on us. A dozen wolves went down the Hayford road nine days past, hunting. If they'd chanced to look up they might have seen us.[2]

—Lady of the Leaves to the brotherhood without banners

You swear he's not dead? Bless you, Lem, that's the best tidings we've had in half a year. May the Warrior defend him, and the red priest too.[2]

—Lady of the Leaves to Lem

References