Pike

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Pike are predatory fish found in the known world.

History

A great pike crusted with crushed almonds was served to the high table during the wedding tourney at Whitewalls.[1]

River pike is enjoyed by lowbown Norvoshi.[2]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

River pike poached in almond milk is served at the Twins during the Red Wedding.[3]

A Feast for Crows

Herb-crusted pike is served to Queen Regent Cersei Lannister at the Red Keep.[4] Ser Jaime Lannister has river pike baked in a crust of herbs and crushed nuts while at Darry.[5]

A Dance with Dragons

When a huge pike is caught in the Skahazadhan, the fisherman who caught the fish presents it to Daenerys Targaryen, Queen of Meereen.[6]

Pike is served during the wedding of Sigorn and Alys Karstark at Castle Black.[7]

King Tommen I Baratheon serves morsels of pike to his kittens, Boots, Lady Whiskers, and Ser Pounce.[8]

The Winds of Winter

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Pike, trout, and salmon from the lakes and rivers of the Vale of Arryn are served at the Gates of the Moon.[9]

Quotes

A pike of unprecedented size had been caught in the Skahazadhan, and the fisherman wished to give it to the queen. She admired the fish extravagantly, rewarded the fisherman with a purse of silver, and sent the pike to her kitchens.[6]

—thoughts of Daenerys Targaryen

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