Editing The Rains of Castamere

{{For|the television episode|The Rains of Castamere (TV)}}
"'''The Rains of Castamere'''" is a song that immortalizes the destruction of [[House Reyne]] of [[Castamere]] by [[Tywin Lannister]] during the [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt]]. Although [[House Tarbeck]] was likewise exterminated, it is not directly mentioned in the song.

==Refrain==
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<gallery caption="“In a coat of gold or coat of red, a lion still has claws”" style="margin:0;">
House Lannister.svg|The gold lion sigil of [[House Lannister]]
House Reyne.svg|The red lion sigil of [[House Reyne]]
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{{lyrics|
And who are [[Tywin Lannister|you]], the [[Roger Reyne|proud lord]] said, 
:that I must bow so low? 
Only a cat of a different coat, 
:that's all the truth I know. 
In a coat of [[House Lannister|gold]] or a coat of [[House Reyne|red]], 
:a lion still has claws, 
And mine are long and sharp, my lord, 
:as long and sharp as yours. 
And so he spoke, and so he spoke, 
:that [[lord of Castamere]], 
But now the rains weep o'er [[Castamere|his hall]], 
:with no one there to hear. 
Yes now the rains weep o’er his hall, 
:and not a soul to hear.{{ref|ASOS|39}}
}}

==History==
{{see also|Reyne-Tarbeck revolt}}
[[File:Serena Malyon The Rains of CastamereII.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The Rains of Castamere, by Serena Malyon © Fantasy Flight Games]]
[[Tytos Lannister]], [[Lord of Casterly Rock]], was perceived as weak by his own vassals, and Houses [[House Reyne|Reyne]] and [[House Tarbeck|Tarbeck]] had long taken advantage of this. Tytos's eldest son and heir, Ser [[Tywin Lannister]], was determined to restore [[House Lannister|Lannister]] dominance. In {{date|261}}, Tywin sent [[raven]]s to [[Castamere]] and [[Tarbeck Hall]], demanding that the Reynes and Tarbecks answer for their crimes at [[Casterly Rock]]. As Tywin had expected, Lord [[Roger Reyne|Roger]] and Ser [[Reynard Reyne]], as well Lord [[Walderan Tarbeck|Walderan]] and Lady [[Ellyn Reyne|Ellyn Tarbeck]], [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt|rose in rebellion]], renouncing their fealty to Casterly Rock.{{ref|TWOIAF|7|6|1}}

Without the permission of his father, Tywin marched against the upstart vassals with three thousand [[men-at-arms]] and crossbowmen and five hundred [[knight]]s. The Lannister army first approached Tarbeck Hall, where Ellyn closed her gates and sent ravens to Castamere to summon her brothers, Roger and Reynard Reyne.{{ref|TWOIAF|7|6|1}} According to a semi-canon source, when Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] approached under a peace banner to demand House Tarbeck's surrender, Ellyn laughed at him, saying that her brothers were also [[lion]]s, with claws as sharp as his.<ref name=sample>''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'': The Westerlands (unabridged). [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ georgerrmartin.com]</ref> Tywin had [[catapult|siege engines]] throw a huge boulder onto Tarbeck Hall, bringing it crashing down upon Ellyn, and then had the castle put to the torch. Lord Roger Reyne, the Red Lion of Castamere, arrived with his army in time to witness Tarbeck Hall aflame. Roger launched a surprise attack, but fell back due to the Lannister army's overwhelming numbers.{{ref|TWOIAF|7|6|1}}

Injured, Roger fled back to Castamere, where his younger brother Reynard led their people into the great mines beneath the castle, believing that Tywin could not possibly fight his way inside. When his people were all inside, Reynard sent terms for surrender to Tywin, stating that the Reynes would be loyal vassals in return for Tywin's brothers serving within Castamere as [[hostage]]s. Tywin ignored Reynard's terms and instead ordered his men to seal the entrances of the mines. When all entrances were blocked with tons of stone, earth, and soil, leaving no way in or out, Tywin had his men dam a nearby stream and divert it to the nearest mine entrance. Water easily found its way through the tiny gaps in the rubble that blocked the mouth of the entrance. Lannister men stationed at the most distant entrances claimed they could hear faint screaming and shouting, but by daybreak, there was nothing but silence. None of the three hundred men, women, and children within ever emerged from the mines again.{{ref|TWOIAF|7|6|1}}

Afterwards, singers created a "rather gloomy" song to celebrate Tywin's victory and the obliteration of Houses Reyne and Tarbeck.{{ref|ASOS|19}} The lyrics heavily reference the fact that the [[sigil]]s of House Lannister and House Reyne are both [[lion]]s, though House Lannister's is [[gold]]en and House Reyne's is red.{{ref|ASOS|39}} Ellyn's words describing her brothers as lions, with "claws as long and sharp as yours",<ref name=sample /> were attributed to the "proud lord" of the song, Roger the Red Lion. Furthermore, the title and lyrics are a play on words, as the rains (Reynes) weep over the empty halls of the slaughtered Reynes of Castamere.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}{{ref|ASOS|39}}

Some years later, [[House Farman|Lord Farman]] of [[Faircastle]], a Lannister vassal, became belligerent. Tywin, by then Lord of Casterly Rock, sent him an envoy with a message, but instead of a letter, he brought a [[lute]]. Once "The Rains of Castamere" was played in his hall, Lord Farman reconsidered his position.{{ref|ASOS|19}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Storm of Swords''===
During the [[War of the Five Kings]], [[Tyrion Lannister]] hears that [[House Westerling]], vassals of [[House Lannister]], have joined with [[Robb Stark]], [[King in the North]], after [[wedding of Robb Stark and Jeyne Westerling|the unexpected marriage]] between the rebel and [[Jeyne Westerling]]. Tyrion wonders at this, thinking that the [[Crag]] is not far from the shattered remains of [[Tarbeck Hall]] and [[Castamere]], and that the Westerlings might have heeded the lesson of the song. Tyrion's father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], replies that the Westerlings are well aware of Castamere.{{ref|ASOS|19}}

When Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] is captured by the [[Brave Companions]], he threatens to sing a verse of "The Rains of Castamere" as a warning that his father Tywin will not react well to the [[turncloak]] [[sellsword]] [[Vargo Hoat]].{{ref|ASOS|21}}

After the [[battle at the burning septry]], the [[brotherhood without banners]] shelter in the [[septry]]'s brewhouse while it storms. [[Tom of Sevenstreams]] sings several songs about rain, including "The Rains of Castamere".{{ref|ASOS|39}}

[[File:The_Red_Wedding.jpg|thumb|350px|right|The [[Red Wedding]] by Conor Campbell ©]]

The wedding of Lord [[Edmure Tully]] and [[Roslin Frey]] is held at the [[Twins]], attended by King Robb Stark, [[King in the North]], his mother [[Catelyn Stark]], most of his vassals, and his entire army. The wedding is meant to to symbolize the restoration of the alliance between [[House Stark]] and [[House Frey]], broken earlier when Robb married Jeyne instead of his Frey [[betrothed]].{{Ref|ASOS|49}} However, the Starks are unaware that Lords [[Walder Frey]] and [[Roose Bolton]] have plotted a betrayal with Tywin Lannister.{{Ref|ASOS|53}} Roose and [[Lothar Frey]] have planned the wedding and betrayal in detail, including the song selection and placing crossbowmen among the musicians.{{ref|ASOS|Epilogue}} After the [[bedding]] ceremony, the musicians begin playing "The Rains of Castamere" as a signal for the forces of House Frey and [[House Bolton]] to turn on the Starks and [[House Tully|Tullys]] and their bannermen and slaughter them. Lady Catelyn Stark recognizes the tune and is alarmed, but it is already far too late; as the song begins, so does the bloodbath that ends Robb's life and her own, as well as many of his vassals.{{Ref|ASOS|51}} Outside the Twins, [[Arya Stark]] hears the song playing as she struggles to reach her family and sees the massacre of the soldiers outside.{{Ref|ASOS|52}} With the [[Red Wedding]] and the death of Robb Stark, the rebellions of the [[north]] and the [[riverlands]] against the [[Iron Throne]] end.{{Ref|ASOS|53}}{{Ref|ASOS|54}}

The song is performed by both [[Hamish the Harper]] and [[Collio Quaynis]] to honor Lord Tywin Lannister at the [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]] of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] and Queen [[Margaery Tyrell]]. When [[Alaric of Eysen]] is about to perform, Lady [[Olenna Tyrell]] sarcastically comments she hopes for another rendition of the song to remember how it goes.{{ref|ASOS|60}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
At the [[Water Gardens]] in [[Dorne]], [[Obara Sand]], angered at the death of her father [[Oberyn Martell]], wishes she could kill Tywin Lannister while making him sing "The Rains of Castamere".{{ref|AFFC|2}}

[[Marillion]] sings the song while imprisoned in a [[sky cell]] at the [[Eyrie]].{{ref|AFFC|10}}

[[Olenna Tyrell]] sarcastically comments she is disappointed that the [[Blue Bard]] does not sing "The Rains of Castamere" at the [[Wedding of Tommen I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell|wedding feast]] of Margaery and King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]].{{ref|AFFC|12}}

At the [[siege of Riverrun]], Ser Jaime Lannister has Tom of Sevenstreams play the song to the captive Lord [[Edmure Tully]], to remind him what would happen to his family if he does not surrender [[Riverrun]].{{ref|AFFC|38}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
Tyrion Lannister describes the song "[[Hands of Gold]]" to [[Penny]], saying that it does not compare to "The Rains of Castamere", but some parts were good.{{ref|ADWD|33}}

Tyrion, a captive [[slave]] outside [[Meereen]], sees another slave playing music on a [[bone]] [[flute]], and almost wants to ask him if he knows "The Rains of Castamere".{{ref|ADWD|47}} Later, Tyrion bleakly wonders if he can play the song himself with his slave collar's bells.{{ref|ADWD|57}}

==''Game of Thrones''==
The first occurrence of "The Rains of Castamere" in the HBO television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is in episode one of [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|season two]], "[[The North Remembers (TV)|The North Remembers]]", when [[Tyrion Lannister]] whistles the refrain as he enters the small council for the first time.{{ref|hbogot|s02e01}} In the ninth episode of season 2, "[[Blackwater (TV)|Blackwater]]", [[Bronn]] sings the song with his men outside the [[Red Keep]] while drinking. Here, the song is featured in a more complete form. The song is also performed in the closing credits of the same episode by the indie rock band [[w:The National (band)|The National]], sung by their vocalist [[w:Matt Berninger|Matt Berninger]].{{ref|hbogot|s02e09}}<ref>{{cite news|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2 Soundtrack Details|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/05/23/game-of-thrones-season-2-soundtrack-details/|accessdate=24 May 2012|newspaper=Film Music Reporter|date=24 May 2012}}</ref> On the published tracklist of the [[soundtrack]], the title is spelled "The Rains of Castomere" rather than "Castamere" as in the novels.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lamar|first=Cyriaque|title=Listen to The National's new Lannister-happy song from The Game of Thrones soundtrack|url=http://io9.com/5913172/listen-to-the-nationals-new-lannister+happy-song-from-the-game-of-thrones-soundtrack|accessdate=25 May 2012|newspaper=[[w:io9|io9]]|date=24 May 2012}}</ref> The music was written by [[w:Ramin Djawadi|Ramin Djawadi]] and the lyrics by [[George R. R. Martin]].

During episode two of [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|season three]], "[[Dark Wings, Dark Words]]", [[Thoros of Myr]] sings "The Rains of Castamere" when the [[brotherhood without banners]] finds [[Arya Stark]].{{ref|hbogot|s03e02}} [[Cersei Lannister]] relays the history of the song to [[Margaery Tyrell]] in episode eight, "[[Second Sons (TV)|Second Sons]]".{{ref|hbogot|s03e08}} In episode nine, "[[The Rains of Castamere (TV)|The Rains of Castamere]]", the famous song is performed by the musicians at the [[Twins]] to begin the [[Red Wedding]].{{ref|hbogot|s03e09}}

During episode two of [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|season four]], "[[The Lion and the Rose]]", the song is performed during [[Purple Wedding|the wedding feast]] of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{ref|hbogot|s04e02}} It is also performed in the end credits by the band [[w:Sigur Rós|Sigur Rós]], whose band members portray the musicians within the episode.<ref>{{cite news|title=Listen: Sigur Rós’ cover of "The Rains of Castamere" for Game of Thrones|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/04/listen-sigur-ros-cover-of-the-rains-of-castamere-for-game-of-thrones/|newspaper=[[w:Consequence of Sound|Consequence of Sound]]|date=April 13, 2014}}</ref>

==Quotes==
{{Quote|[[House Lannister|You]] are not the only [[lion]]s in the [[westerlands|west]], ser. [[House Reyne|My brothers]] are coming, and their claws are just as long and sharp as yours.<ref name=sample />|[[Ellyn Reyne]] to [[Kevan Lannister]]}}

{{quote|Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] did not suffer disloyalty in his vassals. He had [[Reyne-Tarbeck revolt|extinguished]] the proud [[House Reyne|Reynes]] of [[Castamere]] and the ancient [[House Tarbeck|Tarbecks]] of [[Tarbeck Hall]] root and branch when he was still half a boy. The singers had even made a rather gloomy song of it.{{ref|ASOS|19}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

{{Quote|[[Red Wedding|No one sang the words]], but Catelyn knew "The Rains of Castamere" when she heard it.{{ref|ASOS|51}}|thoughts of [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|For once the same song was coming from [[Twins|both castles]]. ''I know this song'', Arya realized suddenly. [[Tom of Sevenstreams|Tom o' Sevens]] had sung it for them, that rainy night [[brotherhood without banners|the outlaws]] had sheltered in the brewhouse with the [[burning septry|brothers]]. ''And who are you, the proud lord said, that I must bow so low?''{{ref|ASOS|52}}|thoughts of [[Arya Stark]]}}

{{Quote|[[Alaric of Eysen]]. I do so hope he plays us 'The Rains of Castamere.' It's been an hour, I've forgotten how it goes.{{ref|ASOS|60}}|[[Olenna Tyrell]] to [[Margaery Tyrell]]}}

{{Quote|'''Doran''': Obara, look at [[Water Gardens|the children]], if it please you.<br>'''Obara''': It does not please me. I'd get more pleasure from driving my spear into Lord [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]]'s belly. I'll make him sing 'The Rains of Castamere' as I pull his bowels out and look for [[gold]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}|[[Doran Martell]] and [[Obara Sand]]}}

{{Quote|'''Jaime''': Singer, play for [[Edmure Tully|our guest]] whilst he eats. You know the song, I trust.<br>'''Tom''': The one about the rain? Aye, my lord. I know it.{{ref|AFFC|38}}|[[Jaime Lannister]] and [[Tom of Sevenstreams]]}}

==References and Notes==
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