Editing Jon Connington

{{Infobox character
| firstname = Jon
| lastname = Connington
| arms = Connington
| arms2 = Golden Company
| title = Lord
| image = Jon connington.png
| image_caption = ‎Jon Connington - by [http://filipehattori.deviantart.com Filipe Ferreira]
| Alias = Young Lord Connington{{Ref|ASOS|8}}<br>The dancing griffins Hand{{Ref|ASOS|11}}<br>The lord of griffins{{Ref|ASOS|24}}<ref name="Citadel">[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/FAQ/Entry/Who_were_the_different_people_in_Meeras_story/ "The Citadel: FAQ, entry 6.2.6- Who were the different people in Meera's story?" (2007)]</ref><br>Griff{{Ref|ADWD|18}}<br>The griffin<ref name=Winds2 />
| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]{{Ref|ADWD|8}}<br>[[Lord of Griffin's Roost]]{{Ref|ADWD|18}}{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}<br>[[Hand of the King]]{{Ref|ADWD|18}}<br>[[Hand of the King|Hand of the True King]]<ref name=Winds1/>
| Allegiance = [[House Connington]]<br>[[House Targaryen]]<br>[[Golden Company]]
| Race =
| Culture = [[Stormlander]]
| Father = Lord [[Armond Connington]]
| Mother =
| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth = [[Griffin's Roost]]{{Ref|awoiaf|Jon Connington}}
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|260}} or {{Date|261}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Jon Connington|Jon Connington]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death =
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (POV)<br>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned)
}}

'''Jon Connington''', also known as '''Griff''',{{Ref|ADWD|18}} was the [[Lord of Griffin's Roost|Lord]] of [[Griffin's Roost]], the head of [[House Connington]], towards the end of the reign of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]].{{Ref|ADWD|61}} He served for a short time as [[Hand of the King]] to Aerys during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{Ref|ASOS|11}} 

==Appearance and Character==
{{See also|:Category:Images of Jon Connington|l1=Images of Jon Connington}}

In his youth, Jon's hair and beard were fiery red.{{ref|ADWD|24}} Now nearing forty, Jon is clean shaven with a lined, leathery face.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}{{Ref|ADWD|8}} He has crow's feet at the corners of his pale blue eyes.{{Ref|ADWD|8}}{{Ref|ADWD|14}} When disguised as the [[sellsword]] "Griff", he dyes his hair blue, though his eyebrows are still red and his red roots show.{{Ref|aDwD|8}}{{ref|ADWD|14}} Jon's hair has turned grey,{{Ref|ADWD|24}} though when he grows a beard, it is still mostly red, with ash showing here and there.{{Ref|ADWD|61}} 

[[File:RhaegarandJon.jpg|left|250px|thumb|[[Rhaegar Targaryen]] and Jon<br>Art by [http://yakuzafish.deviantart.com yakuzafish] ]]
Jon is a capable warrior and commander. He was described in his youth as proud, arrogant, energetic, reckless, and thirsty for glory.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}} However, his years spent in exile have made him more cautious, dangerous, and experienced.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}{{Ref|ADWD|14}} The humorless{{ref|ADWD|14}} Jon disliked serving his liege, [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]], [[Lord of Storm's End]].<ref name=Winds1>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> Jon is haunted by his failure at the [[Battle of the Bells]], and the sound of bells ringing greatly disturbs him. He often dreams of bells, and of the battle.{{ref|ADWD|24}}

While pretending to be Griff, Jon prefers to wear a cloak made from the hide and head of a [[red wolf]] of the [[Rhoyne]].{{Ref|ADWD|8}}{{Ref|ADWD|14}}{{Ref|ADWD|22}}{{Ref|ADWD|24}} His armor is brown leather stiffened with [[iron]] rings, and he hangs a longsword{{ref|ADWD|24}} and a dagger from his belt.{{ref|ADWD|8}} Jon also has a long red-and-white tunic embroidered with the [[griffin]]s of [[House Connington]].{{ref|ADWD|61}}

[[George R.R. Martin]] has confirmed that Jon Connington is [[Gender and sexuality|gay]].{{ref|SSM|5457}}<ref>[https://asoiafuniversity.tumblr.com/post/55280523592/here-is-the-transcript-i-took-down-myself-at-the Union Square Signing transcript]</ref> It is implied that Jon was in love with Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Jon refers to Rhaegar as "my silver prince" when he reminisces about him,{{ref|ADWD|24}} and Jon believes Rhaegar's wife, Princess [[Elia Martell]], to have been unworthy of him.{{ref|ADWD|61}} Jon also thinks very fondly of the late Ser [[Myles Toyne]], remembering that his ugly features did not matter "when he smiled at you".{{ref|ADWD|24}}

==History==
===Early life===
[[File:Mustamirri Griff.jpg|250px|thumb||left|Jon Connington, by mustamirri ©]]
Jon Connington was the only son of [[Armond Connington]], [[Lord of Griffin's Roost|Lord]] of [[Griffin's Roost]], and his wife.{{Ref|AFFC|27}} Lady [[Mary Mertyns]] knew Jon's mother.<ref name=Winds2>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne II (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne II]]</ref>

Jon served as a [[squire]] in [[King's Landing]], first alongside Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]],{{Ref|ADWD|22}} and later for the crown prince.<ref name=Winds1/> Jon was considered to be one of Prince Rhaegar's dear friends.{{Ref|ASOS|8}} Some felt Jon was the most headstrong of the young lordlings who had gathered around Rhaegar, seeking his favor.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

During a time when Jon's father was still alive, Rhaegar was returning from a trip to [[Dorne]], and visited Griffin's Roost for a fortnight. At the welcoming feast, Rhaegar played a song on his [[harp]] that made every woman in the hall cry, but per Jon's recollection, none of the men. Rhaegar visited the tallest tower of the castle with Jon, and complimented the beauty of the Connington lands.{{ref|ADWD|61}}

After Armond died, Jon inherited rule of Griffin's Roost. When Jon left to serve at [[King's Landing]], he named his cousin, Ser [[Ronald Connington]], as [[castellan]].{{ref|ADWD|61}} In {{Date|280}}, Jon was present for the wedding of Rhaegar to Princess [[Elia Martell]] of Dorne.{{ref|ADWD|61}} In {{Date|281}}, Jon was present at the [[tourney at Harrenhal]], where he danced with [[Ashara Dayne]].{{ref|ASOS|24}} In a [[tourney at Storm's End]], he was unhorsed in a [[joust]] by Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] of the [[Kingsguard]].{{ref|ASOS|67}}

===Robert's Rebellion===
{{See also|Robert's Rebellion|Battle of the Bells}}

During [[Robert's Rebellion]], King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] dismissed his [[Hand of the King]], Lord [[Owen Merryweather]], believing him  ineffectual, and suspecting foul play by Owen in favor of the rebels.{{ref|SSM|1118}} To match [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]], Lord of [[Storm's End]] and one of the leaders of the rebellion, Aerys wanted someone young and vigorous as his next Hand, and so named Jon to the office.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}{{ref|affc|14}} Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], a former Hand to Aerys, considered Jon to be too young and impetuous.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

Jon promised King Aerys he would deliver Robert's head,{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}} and he led an army into the field. After the [[Battle of Ashford]], Jon took over the pursuit of Robert from the [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]] army, and tracked him to [[Stoney Sept]] in the [[riverlands]]. Jon offered rewards and put [[hostage]]s in [[crow cage]]s,{{Ref|ADWD|61}} while his soldiers began a house-to-house search for Robert. They were unable to locate him before his rebel allies, Lords [[Eddard Stark]] and [[Hoster Tully]], arrived at Stoney Sept to oust Jon and his forces. Lord Connington fought back fiercely, killing Lord [[Jon Arryn]]'s nephew and heir, Ser [[Denys Arryn]], and wounding Lord Tully.{{Ref|ASOS|29}} Jon was nearly slain by Robert at the town's [[sept]],{{ref|ADWD|61}} and retreated when he saw that the [[Battle of the Bells]] was lost.{{ref|ASOS|29}}

King Aerys held Jon responsible for his defeat at Stoney Sept. The king exiled Jon, stripping him of his titles, lands, and wealth, and passing the rule of [[Griffin's Roost]] to Ser Ronald Connington.{{ref|AFFC|27}}{{Ref|ADWD|61}} After Jon's exile, Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] was killed by Robert at the [[Trident]], and Aerys was killed in the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. Jon felt that both losses were his fault, as the [[Battle of the Trident]] would never had been fought had he killed Robert in Stoney Sept.{{ref|ADWD|24}}

===Exile===
[[File:Jon Connington and Myles Toyne by Amuelia.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Jon and [[Myles Toyne]], before the [[golden skulls]] of the [[Golden Company]]. Art by Amuelia ©]]

After the war, the new king, Robert I Baratheon, was not willing to recall Jon from exile, since he had been among Rhaegar's closest friends.{{ref|SSM|1203}} Robert allowed Ronald Connington to keep his castle, but he took away the [[lord]]ship from [[House Connington]], making them a house of [[landed knight]]s. Robert also kept the Connington wealth in the treasury, and took away nine-tenths of the Connington lands, distributing them to his more loyal supporters.{{ref|AFFC|27}}{{Ref|ADWD|61}}

The exiled Jon joined the [[Golden Company]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Jon Connington}}{{Ref|ADWD|24}} in {{date|283}},<ref name=Calcul>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Rumoured death|Connington's rumoured death]] calculation.''</ref> and rose quickly in the ranks to a place of honor at the right hand of Ser [[Myles Toyne]], the company's [[captain-general]]. Jon believes that, had his exile gone otherwise, he might have been the successor to his friend Myles instead of [[Harry Strickland]].{{ref|ADWD|24}} When Jon reflected on the [[Battle of the Bells]] in his first year of exile, he defended his actions, telling Myles that [[Tywin Lannister]] himself could not have done more. Myles replied that Tywin would not have bothered searching for Robert; he would have burned down [[Stoney Sept]], burning everything and everybody within the town to kill Robert, despite the civilian casualties.{{ref|ADWD|61}}

In {{date|288}},<ref name=Calcul/> after having served with the Golden Company for five years, Jon and Myles were approached by [[Illyrio Mopatis]] and Lord [[Varys]], who informed them that Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s infant son, [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon]], had survived the [[Sack of King's Landing]] during [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{Ref|AWOIAF|Jon Connington}} In order to remove Jon from the Golden Company, they concocted a plan where Jon was driven from the company in disgrace after he was allegedly caught stealing from the war chest. Afterwards, news was spread that Jon drank himself to death in [[Lys]]. The remainder of the Golden Company was left unaware of the truth, so that they could not divulge anything.{{ref|ADWD|24}}

While Jon went along with Varys's scheme for Prince Aegon's sake, he believed it a dishonorable slight, and resented the shameful lie of his death. Varys, however, was adamant about the need for secrecy, and felt that the lie would help people forget Jon's existence.{{Ref|ADWD|24}} The rumors of Jon's disgrace and death eventually reached Westeros, and convinced everyone that he was dead.{{Ref|ACOK|3}}{{Ref|AFFC|24}} Jon focused on raising and protecting "[[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]]" in the guise of his father, "Griff", for twelve years.{{ref|ADWD|24}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[Tyrion Lannister]] tells [[Petyr Baelish]] that two men ([[Owen Merryweather]] and Jon) who served King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] as [[Hand of the King]] died landless and penniless in exile.{{Ref|ACOK|3}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], in disguise as the [[squire]] "Arstan", tells [[Daenerys Targaryen]] that Jon Connington was one of the dear friends of her brother [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]].{{Ref|ASOS|8}}

Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]], recalls that Jon was one of a series of Hands for Aerys who served so briefly that he remembers their [[heraldry]] better than their faces.{{Ref|ASOS|11}}{{Ref|ASOS|37}} Jaime later reads in the [[White Book]] about Barristan's defeat of Jon in a [[tourney at Storm's End]].{{ref|ASOS|67}}

At [[Stoney Sept]], [[Harwin]] tells [[Arya Stark]] about the [[Battle of the Bells]]. According to Harwin, Jon and [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert Baratheon]] never faced each other during the battle.{{Ref|ASOS|29}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Jaime meets Ser [[Ronnet Connington]] at [[Harrenhal]], and discusses Jon with him. Jaime recalls that Jon drank himself to death shortly after being exiled.{{ref|AFFC|27}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[File:griff_young_griff.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Griff and [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Young Griff]], by Steamey ©]] 

Griff and Young Griff have [[hair dye|dyed their hair]] blue, supposedly in memory of Young Griff's mother, a [[Tyroshi]] woman. They travel on the ''[[Shy Maid]]'' alongside [[Haldon]], [[Rolly Duckfield]], [[Lemore]], [[Ysilla]], and [[Yandry]].{{Ref|ADWD|8}} Jon plans to meet with [[Daenerys Targaryen]], Queen of [[Meereen]], expecting her to journey towards [[Westeros]] with her army after her [[Targaryen campaign in Slaver's Bay|conquest of the cities]] in [[Slaver's Bay]]. Knowing that, whichever route she chooses, Daenerys needs to pass [[Volantis]], it has been decided that the company will wait for her at the [[Free Cities|Free City]].{{Ref|ADWD|5}} [[Illyrio Mopatis]] sends them [[Tyrion Lannister]], who has fled [[Westeros]] after he killed his father [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] and was unfairly condemned for [[Purple Wedding|the death]] of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{Ref|ADWD|8}}{{Ref|ADWD|5}} While Illyrio informs Jon of Tyrion's identity, the secret is kept from the rest of the company, who only know him as "Yollo" or "Hugor Hill".{{Ref|ADWD|8}}

While the ''Shy Maid'' journeys down the [[Rhoyne]], Jon forbids Tyrion from drinking [[wine]] after the latter becomes drunk during one of his first nights on the ship, and orders him to [[Tyrion Lannister's dragonlore|write down everything]] he still recalls from his extensive reading about [[dragon]]s.{{Ref|ADWD|14}} When they reach the [[Sorrows]], Jon orders Young Griff to safety below deck, but the boy protests. Tyrion reveals he is aware of Jon's true identity, and states he should be lucky that [[Varys]] is part of their conspiracy, as the name "Griff" would never have fooled the [[spymaster]]. Tyrion also reveals that he is aware of the true identity of Young Griff.{{Ref|ADWD|18}}

When [[stone men]] attack the company in [[Chroyane]], Jon rescues Tyrion after the latter is knocked into the water.{{Ref|ADWD|18}}{{Ref|ADWD|22}} Jon contracts [[greyscale]] in his right hand while rescuing Tyrion, but he keeps it a secret for fear he would be left to die.{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

The company soon reaches [[Selhorys]], where Jon sends Haldon with Tyrion to learn about rumors that Daenerys has not yet left Meereen. Tyrion is kidnapped by [[Jorah Mormont]],{{Ref|ADWD|22}} but Jon believes Tyrion simply escaped to drink and plot some new infamy.{{ref|ADWD|61}}

Although it is true that Daenerys is still in Meereen, Jon decides to continue their journey to [[Volon Therys]], where the [[Golden Company]] is currently stationed. Jon reveals the identity of the young Prince Aegon to the Golden Company, but the highest-ranking officers have already been informed by [[Harry Strickland]], their captain-general. The officers are dismayed that Daenerys stayed in Meereen, and voice their opinions on the constantly changing plans of Illyrio. Aegon suggests they go to [[Westeros]] themselves, where they will begin their rebellion, reasoning that once Daenerys learns of their purpose, she will come west and join them. Aegon's proposal is met with great enthusiasm, and Jon later reflects on his satisfaction with the plan. As the greyscale is beginning to spread across his hand, Jon hopes he will live long enough to seat Aegon on the [[Iron Throne]].{{Ref|ADWD|24}}

[[File:Greyscale.jpg|left|350px|thumb|Jon deals with his [[greyscale]], by Daniel Clarke © Fantasy Flight Games]]

The journey of the Golden Company to Westeros is difficult, due to the [[autumn]] storms. The ships are scattered, and the [[Volantene fleet]] drops them off on multiple different locations, leaving the [[landing of the Golden Company]] with a smaller host. Despite this, Jon leads a group of men in the successful [[taking of Griffin's Roost]], his own former seat. Jon reminisces over Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s visit to [[Griffin's Roost]], his defeat in the [[Battle of the Bells]], his exile by King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], and the taking of his lands by King [[Robert I Baratheon]]. Jon is glad that his cousin [[Ronald Connington|Ronald]], who had received rule over Griffin's Roost after Jon's exile, is dead, as it means he will not have to fight him. He is also glad that Ronald's son, [[Ronnet Connington|Red Ronnet]], is away.{{Ref|ADWD|61}}

Jon has his remaining family members taken into custody. When he tries to get to know his young cousins, their fear and anger make him quickly give up on that plan, and they are returned to their guarded rooms. Jon tells Haldon to prepare a letter to [[Doran Martell]], telling the [[Prince of Dorne]] that his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia's]] son, Prince Aegon, is still alive. When Haldon discusses rewards to hand out to lords in order to convince them to join Aegon's cause, Jon refuses to marry Aegon off, insisting he must be free to marry Daenerys once she returns to Westeros. He also refuses to present himself as a marriage candidate, for fear of having his greyscale become known.{{Ref|ADWD|61}}

When Prince Aegon arrives at Griffin's Roost four days later, Jon recalls how he had disagreed with the boy's decision to name Rolly to the [[Kingsguard]], as Jon had hoped to fill the White Swords with younger sons of important lords to bind them to their cause. Jon informs the prince that they are planning to take [[Storm's End]] in ten days, having previously refused the suggestion of making an alliance with [[Stannis Baratheon]]. Aegon agrees with Jon's plan, but demands he lead the attack himself.{{Ref|ADWD|61}}

Jon wishes to let the Iron Throne believe that the invading force is simply an exiled lord attempting to retake his old seat, and he plans to write King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]] for a pardon to support the ruse.{{Ref|ADWD|61}} News of Jon and Aegon arrives in King's Landing not too much later. Red Ronnet tells Tommen's [[small council]] that he is intent on retaking his seat, but they are in doubt about his loyalty. Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], Tommen's [[regent]], realizes that Jon could be a dangerous threat.{{Ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

===''The Winds of Winter''===
{{Warning/twow}}

Ser [[Addam Whitehead]] is among a group of men from the [[Weeping Town]] who seek out Jon at Griffin's Roost.<ref name=Winds2/> Jon's letter reaches Doran, who sends his daughter, Princess [[Arianne Martell|Arianne]], to seek out Aegon and Jon, who calls himself the Hand of the True King.<ref name=Winds1/> Arianne learns that Jon has marched from Griffin's Roost, and that he has forbidden the sellswords of the [[Golden Company]] from raping during their invasion. Lady [[Mary Mertyns]] is skeptical of their conduct, however. Once Arianne reaches Griffin's Roost, Haldon informs her that Jon and Aegon have taken Storm's End, where Arianne is awaited.<ref name=Winds2/>

==Quotes by Jon==
[[File:Jon Connington by wodania.jpg|300px|thumb|Jon Connington with the [[golden skulls|skull]] of [[Myles Toyne]], by wodania ©]]
{{Quote|'''Griff''': There is blood between [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] and [[House Lannister|Lannister]]. Why would you support the cause of Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]]?<br>'''Tyrion''': For [[gold]] and glory. Oh, and hate. If you had ever met [[Cersei Lannister|my sister]], you would understand.<br>'''Griff''': I understand hate well enough.{{Ref|ADWD|8}}|"Griff" and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|Seventeen years had come and gone since the [[Battle of the Bells]], yet the sound of bells ringing still tied a knot in his guts. Others might claim that the realm was lost when Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] fell to [[Robert's warhammer]] on the [[Trident]], but the [[Battle of the Trident]] would never have been fought if the griffin had only slain the stag there in [[Stoney Sept]]. ''The bells tolled for all of us that day. For [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] and [[Rhaella Targaryen|his queen]], for [[Elia Martell|Elia]] of [[Dorne]] and [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|her little daughter]], for every true man and honest woman in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. And for my silver prince''.{{ref|ADWD|24}}|Jon's thoughts}}

{{Quote|The road ahead was full of perils, he knew, but what of it? All men must die. All he asked was time. He had waited so long, surely the gods would grant him a few more years, enough time to see [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|the boy]] he'd called a son seated on the [[Iron Throne]]. To reclaim [[Griffin's Roost|his lands]], his name, his honor. To still [[Battle of the Bells|the bells]] that rang so loudly in his dreams whenever he closed his eyes to sleep.{{ref|ADWD|24}}|Jon's thoughts}}

{{quote|''[[Greyscale|Death]]'', he knew, ''but slow. I still have time. A year. Two years. Five. Some [[stone men]] live for ten. Time enough to cross [[narrow sea|the sea]], to see [[Griffin's Roost]] again. To end the [[House Baratheon of King's Landing|Usurper's line]] for good and all, and put [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|Rhaegar's son]] upon the [[Iron Throne]].''{{ref|ADWD|24}}|Jon's thoughts}}

{{Quote|[[Griffin's Roost]] ''had'' been his, eventually, if only for a few short years. From here, Jon Connington had ruled broad lands extending many leagues to the west, north, and south, just as [[Armond Connington|his father]] and his father's father had before him. But his father and his father's father had never lost their lands. He had. ''I rose too high, loved too hard, dared too much. I tried to grasp a star, overreached, and fell''.{{ref|ADWD|61}}|Jon's thoughts}}

{{Quote|I failed [[Rhaegar Targaryen|the father]], but I will not fail [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|the son]].{{ref|ADWD|61}}|Jon to himself}}

==Quotes about Jon==
[[File:The Griffin by Jroahn.jpg|thumb|right|3-0px|The Griffin, by [https://jroahn.tumblr.com/ Jroahn]]]
{{Quote|Jon Connington had been Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar's]] friend. When [[Owen Merryweather|Merryweather]] failed so dismally to contain [[Robert's Rebellion]] and Prince Rhaegar could not be found, [[Aerys II Targaryen|Aerys]] had turned to the next best thing, and raised Connington to the [[Hand of the King|Handship]]. But the Mad King was always chopping off his Hands. He had chopped Lord Jon after the [[Battle of the Bells]], stripping him of honors, lands, and wealth, and packing him off [[Free Cities|across the sea]] to die in exile, where he soon [[alcohol|drank himself to death]].{{ref|AFFC|27}}|[[Jaime Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

{{Quote|He has supped on hate himself, this one. It has warmed him in the night for years.{{ref|ADWD|8}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

{{quote|We want no songs about the gallant exile. Those who die heroic deaths are long remembered, thieves and drunks and cravens soon forgotten.{{ref|ADWD|24}}|[[Varys]] to Jon}}

{{quote|Send me against my uncle, and I will bring you back his head, and the head of [[Aegon Targaryen (Young Griff)|this false dragon]] too.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}|[[Ronnet Connington]] to the [[small council]]}}

{{Quote|What victories has he ever won that we should fear him? He could have ended [[Robert's Rebellion]] at [[Battle of the Bells|Stoney Sept]]. He failed. Just as the [[Golden Company]] has always failed. Some may rush to join them, aye. [[Seven Kingdoms|The realm]] is well rid of such fools.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}|[[Mace Tyrell]] to the [[small council]]}}

{{Quote|Arrogant, but able and energetic. That, and his skill at arms, was why [[Aerys II Targaryen|Mad King Aerys]] had named him [[Hand of the King|Hand]]. [[Owen Merryweather|Old Lord Merryweather's]] inaction had allowed [[Robert's Rebellion|the rebellion]] to take root and spread, and Aerys wanted someone young and vigorous to match [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert's]] own youth and vigor. "Too soon," Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] had declared when word of the king's choice had reached [[Casterly Rock]]. "Connington is too young, too bold, too eager for glory."{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}|[[Kevan Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

{{Quote|If this is indeed Jon Connington, he will be a different man. Older, harder, more seasoned ... more dangerous.{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}|[[Kevan Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

{{quote|'''Arianne''': What sort of man was he? Honest and honorable, venal and grasping, proud?<br>'''Daemon''': Proud, for a certainty. Even arrogant. A faithful friend to [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]], but prickly with others. [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] was his liege, but I've heard it said that Connington chafed at serving such a lord.<ref name=Winds1/>|[[Arianne Martell]] and [[Daemon Sand]]}}

{{quote|Melons or [[maidenhead]]s, it's all the same to your sort. If you want it, you take it. If you should see this Lord Connington, you tell him that I knew his mother, and she would be ashamed.<ref name=Winds2/>|[[Mary Mertyns]] to [[Chain]] and [[Arianne Martell]]}}

==Family==
{{Connington tree}}

==Behind the scenes==
The [[A Dance with Dragons-Appendix|Appendix]] of ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' lists Jon Connington as a previous lord of [[Storm's End]]. This has been confirmed to have been a mistake, and should have been "Lord of Griffin's Roost" instead.<ref>Westeros.org, [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/34958-the-asoiaf-wiki-thread/&do=findComment&comment=6652604 "The ASOIAF wiki thread"]</ref>

==References==
{{References}}

==External Links==
*{{WP|List of A Song of Ice and Fire characters#Jon Connington|Jon Connington}}
*{{WoW}}

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