Editing Smallfolk (section)

==Advancement==
Even though they are born in the lowest social status in Westeros, it is possible for smallfolk to rise in social status.
* [[Hedge knight]]s are usually born as smallfolk, but they may rise to higher positions. For example, Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] became [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]] for King [[Aegon V Targaryen]].{{Ref|ASOS|67}} Great service may also be rewarded with [[knight]]hood as exemplified by the smuggler [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]], who slipped through the naval blockade during the [[siege of Storm's End]]. This saved the castle garrison from starvation, and Davos was rewarded by [[Stannis Baratheon]] with land, keep, and knighthood, becoming a [[landed knight]].{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
* Successful merchants can sometimes be ennobled, such as the founder of [[House Spicer]], a wealthy merchant{{Ref|AFFC|36}} whose father was lowborn.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}
* It is possible for smallfolk to join city guards or the [[Night's Watch]] with the possibility of becoming a commander, like [[Janos Slynt]], Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]],{{Ref|AGOT|57}} or being ennobled like [[Luthor Largent]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
* Smallfolk are allowed to join the [[Citadel]] of [[Oldtown]], where they study to become [[maesters]].{{Ref|AFFC|Prologue}}
* The [[Faith of the Seven]] allows all to become [[septon]]s or [[septa]]s.
* The [[Poor Fellows]], an order of the [[Faith Militant]], accepted members regardless of their status or their sex.{{Ref|AFFC|28}}{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}