Vultures are birds of prey which scavenge on carrion, similar to the real-life bird.
Culture
A vulture carrying away an infant is depicted in the arms of House Blackmont.[1]
Several outlaws from the Red Mountains have styled themselves as Vulture Kings.[2]
History
King Benedict Blackmont is said to have been been able to change into a vulture of enormous size.[3]
Singers claim that the first Vulture King was torn apart by vultures after being caught by Lord Samwell Tarly, though the outlaw actually died of thirst and exposure before being eaten.[2]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Theon Greyjoy thinks the nose of his sister Asha resembles the beak of a vulture.[4]
A Dance with Dragons
During the wedding of Ramsay Bolton and Arya Stark, Theon thinks that Lord Ondrew Locke resembles a vulture in the mists of the godswood of Winterfell.[5]
Quotes
Bronn: Next's a big black bird on yellow. Something pink or white in its claws, hard to say with the banner flapping.
Podrick: The vulture of Blackmont grasps a baby in its talons. House Blackmont of Blackmont, ser.[1]—Bronn and Podrick Payne
—thoughts of Catelyn Stark
—thoughts of Cersei Lannister
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Seven Kingdoms: Dorne (The Coming of the Rhoynar).
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 37, The Prince of Winterfell.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 49, Catelyn VI.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 3, Cersei I.