| Prophet | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Faith of the Seven |
| Culture | Westerosi |
| Book | A Clash of Kings (appears) |
An unnamed begging brother preaches as a prophet during the War of the Five Kings.
Character and Appearance
The zealous prophet has a shrill cry. As a begging brother, he wears a robe of undyed wool with a hempen rope belt.[1]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
While traveling from the Gate of the Gods back to the Red Keep, Tyrion Lannister sees a prophet preaching to a crowd in Cobbler's Square. Referring to the red comet as the Father's scourge, the begging brother preaches against the corruption of House Baratheon of King's Landing, House Baratheon of Dragonstone, House Lannister, and even the High Septon. The prophet calls for his audience to cleanse themselves. Some in the crowd support the prophet, but more hoot at him in derision.[1]
Quotes
Corruption! There is the warning! Behold the Father's scourge! We have become swollen, bloated, foul. Brother couples with sister in the bed of kings, and the fruit of their incest capers in his palace to the piping of a twisted little monkey demon. Highborn ladies fornicate with fools and give birth to monsters! Even the High Septon has forgotten the gods! He bathes in scented waters and grows fat on lark and lamprey while his people starve! Pride comes before prayer, maggots rule our castles, and gold is all... but no more! The Rotten Summer is at an end, and the Whoremonger King is brought low! When the boar did open him, a great stench rose to heaven and a thousand snakes slid forth from his belly, hissing and biting! There comes the Harbinger! Cleanse yourselves, the gods cry out, lest ye be cleansed! Bathe in the wine of righteousness, or you shall be bathed in fire! Fire![1]
—The prophet preaching in Cobbler's Square
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.