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Appearance and Character

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	Petyr owns a slashed velvet doublet in cream-and-[[silver]],{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} a plum-colored doublet with a [[mockingbird]] embroidered on the breast in black thread,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} a blue velvet tunic with puffed sleeves,{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}} and a black velvet doublet with grey sleeves.{{ref\|AFFC\|10}} He is partial to shades of rose and plum.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} His cloaks, which are clasped with a silver mockingbird,{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} include grey [[silk]] trimmed with black [[fox]],{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} stripes of black and white,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} and a pattern of mockingbirds.{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} Petyr also owns a yellow satin cape{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} and a silver cape{{Ref\|AGOT\|65}} patterned with mockingbirds.{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|49}} He has a pair of red-dyed leather boots ornamented with black scrollwork.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Petyr rides a mare{{ref\|AGOT\|35}} and once owned a [[Littlefinger's blade\|Valyrian steel dagger]].{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}		Petyr owns a slashed velvet doublet in cream-and-[[silver]],{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} a plum-colored doublet with a [[mockingbird]] embroidered on the breast in black thread,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} a blue velvet tunic with puffed sleeves,{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}} and a black velvet doublet with grey sleeves.{{ref\|AFFC\|10}} He is partial to shades of rose and plum.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} His cloaks, which are clasped with a silver mockingbird,{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} include grey [[silk]] trimmed with black [[fox]],{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} stripes of black and white,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} and a pattern of mockingbirds.{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} Petyr also owns a yellow satin cape{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} and a silver cape{{Ref\|AGOT\|65}} patterned with mockingbirds.{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|49}} He has a pair of red-dyed leather boots ornamented with black scrollwork.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Petyr rides a mare{{ref\|AGOT\|35}} and once owned a [[Littlefinger's blade\|Valyrian steel dagger]].{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}

	~~Petyr~~'s chambers in the [[Red Keep]] are located across the Great Yard from the [[Tower of the Hand]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|30}} He enjoys pomegranates{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} and drinks [[wine]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}}{{ref\|AFFC\|41}}		[[Littlefinger's chambers]] in the [[Red Keep]] are located across the [[Great Yard]] from the [[Tower of the Hand]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|30}} He enjoys pomegranates{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} and drinks [[wine]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}}{{ref\|AFFC\|41}}

	==History==		==History==

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	===''A Storm of Swords''===		===''A Storm of Swords''===
	[[Sansa Stark]] ~~discretely~~ meets with Ser [[Dontos Hollard]], who vaguely tells the girl of a plan to return her home and gives her a silver hair net.{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} Unbeknownst to Sansa, however, the [[fool]] is secretly in Littlefinger's employ.{{ref\|ASOS\|61}} Petyr also acquires key informants in the crown's inner circle in Ser [[Osney Kettleblack\|Osney]], Ser [[Osfryd Kettleblack\|Osfryd]], and Ser [[Osmund Kettleblack]],{{ref\|ACOK\|41}} who had been hired to guard Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent [[Vylarr]] and his [[red cloaks]] away.{{ref\|ACOK\|25}} Tyrion believes that the Kettleblack brothers are in his pay,{{ref\|ACOK\|41}} when in truth their allegiance is to Petyr.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}		[[Sansa Stark]] discreetly meets with Ser [[Dontos Hollard]], who vaguely tells the girl of a plan to return her home and gives her a [[silver hair net]].{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} Unbeknownst to Sansa, however, the [[fool]] is secretly in Littlefinger's employ.{{ref\|ASOS\|61}} Petyr also acquires key informants in the crown's inner circle in Ser [[Osney Kettleblack\|Osney]], Ser [[Osfryd Kettleblack\|Osfryd]], and Ser [[Osmund Kettleblack]],{{ref\|ACOK\|41}} who had been hired to guard Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] after [[Tyrion Lannister]] sent [[Vylarr]] and his [[red cloaks]] away.{{ref\|ACOK\|25}} Tyrion believes that the Kettleblack brothers are in his pay,{{ref\|ACOK\|41}} when in truth their allegiance is to Petyr.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}

	[[File:Brittmartin Littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by BrittMartin © Green Ronin Publishing]]		[[File:Brittmartin Littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by BrittMartin © Green Ronin Publishing]]

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Quotes about Petyr

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	{{Quote\|Littlefinger is the second most devious man in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|58}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Eddard Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Littlefinger is the second most devious man in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|58}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Eddard Stark]]}}

			{{quote\|If ever truly a man had armored himself in gold, it was [[Petyr Baelish]], not [[Jaime Lannister]]. Jaime's famous armor was but gilded steel, but Littlefinger, ah ... Tyrion had learned a few things about sweet Petyr, to his growing disquiet.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}}\|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

	{{Quote\|Littlefinger was no threat to anyone. A clever, smiling, genial man, everyone's friend, always able to find whatever gold [[Robert I Baratheon\|the king]] or [[Jon Arryn\|his Hand]] required, and yet of such undistinguished birth, one step up from a [[hedge knight]], he was not a man to fear. He had no banners to call, no army of retainers, no great stronghold, no holdings to speak of, no prospects of a great marriage.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}}\|[[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}}		{{Quote\|Littlefinger was no threat to anyone. A clever, smiling, genial man, everyone's friend, always able to find whatever gold [[Robert I Baratheon\|the king]] or [[Jon Arryn\|his Hand]] required, and yet of such undistinguished birth, one step up from a [[hedge knight]], he was not a man to fear. He had no banners to call, no army of retainers, no great stronghold, no holdings to speak of, no prospects of a great marriage.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}}\|[[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

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	Petyr increased his influence by moving his own people in place, such as the four [[Keeper of the Keys\|Keepers of the Keys]], the [[King's Counter]], and the [[King's Scales]], as well as harbor masters, toll collectors, and [[wine]] factors.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Meanwhile, he also developed a complex web of loans, transactions, and investments, as to supply the king and the Hand with enough [[Currency\|gold]],{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} and he bought a number of establishments (including several [[Prostitution\|brothels]]).{{Ref\|AGOT\|20}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|15}} The crown's revenues have increased tenfold compared to Littlefinger's predecessor as master of coin, although the royal debts of King Robert are vast as well.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}} The last [[Chief Gaoler]], a former cloth merchant, purchased his position from Petyr.{{ref\|AFFC\|27}}		Petyr increased his influence by moving his own people in place, such as the four [[Keeper of the Keys\|Keepers of the Keys]], the [[King's Counter]], and the [[King's Scales]], as well as harbor masters, toll collectors, and [[wine]] factors.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Meanwhile, he also developed a complex web of loans, transactions, and investments, as to supply the king and the Hand with enough [[Currency\|gold]],{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} and he bought a number of establishments (including several [[Prostitution\|brothels]]).{{Ref\|AGOT\|20}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|15}} The crown's revenues have increased tenfold compared to Littlefinger's predecessor as master of coin, although the royal debts of King Robert are vast as well.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}} The last [[Chief Gaoler]], a former cloth merchant, purchased his position from Petyr.{{ref\|AFFC\|27}}

	Petyr bet on Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] during the [[tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day]], but he lost [[Littlefinger's blade\|his blade]] of [[Valyrian steel]] to King Robert when Jaime was unhorsed by Ser [[Loras Tyrell]].{{ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Littlefinger has also boasted at court of having taken [[Catelyn Stark]]'s virginity.{{ref\|AGOT\|31}} [[Oswell Kettleblack]] has been in Petyr's service for a long time.{{Ref\|AFFC\|10}}		Petyr bet on Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] during the [[tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day]] in {{Date\|298}}, but he lost [[Littlefinger's blade\|his blade]] of [[Valyrian steel]] to King Robert when Jaime was unhorsed by Ser [[Loras Tyrell]].{{ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Littlefinger has also boasted at court of having taken [[Catelyn Stark]]'s virginity.{{ref\|AGOT\|31}} [[Oswell Kettleblack]] has been in Petyr's service for a long time,{{Ref\|AFFC\|10}} and according to a semi-canon source, Oswell's three sons [[Osmund Kettleblack\|Osmund]], [[Osfryd Kettleblack\|Osfryd]], and [[Osney Kettleblack\|Osney]] have known Petyr since they were children.{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Osmund Kettleblack}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Osfryd Kettleblack}}

	Living in the capital with the elderly Lord Arryn for years with Petyr nearby has been difficult for Lysa.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} She and Petyr started planning a life together,{{ref\|ASOS\|80}} and according to a semi-canon source they have begun a secret affair.{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Lysa Arryn}} When Lysa learned that her husband planned to send their son, [[Robert Arryn]], away to be fostered at [[Dragonstone]] by Lord [[Stannis Baratheon]], Petyr provided her with the [[Tears of Lys\|poison]] she used to kill Lord Jon. He also convinced Lysa to send a message to her sister Catelyn at Winterfell, in which she falsely accused Queen [[Cersei Lannister\|Cersei]] and [[House Lannister]] of the murder of her husband.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}		Living in the capital with the elderly Lord Arryn for years with Petyr nearby has been difficult for Lysa.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} She and Petyr started planning a life together,{{ref\|ASOS\|80}} and according to a semi-canon source, they have begun a secret affair.{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Lysa Arryn}} When Lysa learned that her husband planned to send their son, [[Robert Arryn]], away to be fostered at [[Dragonstone]] by Lord [[Stannis Baratheon]], Petyr provided her with the [[Tears of Lys\|poison]] she used to kill Lord Jon. He also convinced Lysa to send a message to her sister Catelyn at Winterfell, in which she falsely accused Queen [[Cersei Lannister\|Cersei]] and [[House Lannister]] of the murder of her husband.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}

	==Recent Events==		==Recent Events==

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	\| image = Knowledge is power by robotdelespacio.jpg		\| image = Knowledge is power by robotdelespacio.jpg
	\| image_caption = Petyr Baelish, by Josu Hernaiz ©		\| image_caption = Petyr Baelish, by Josu Hernaiz ©
	\| Alias = Littlefinger{{ref\|AGOT\|8}}<br>Lord Littlefinger{{ref\|ACOK\|3}}		\| Alias = Littlefinger{{ref\|AGOT\|8}}<br>Lord Littlefinger{{ref\|ACOK\|3}}<br>Petyr Littlefinger{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}
	\| Title = [[Lord]]<br>[[Master of coin]] (formerly)<br>[[Lord Paramount of the Trident]]<br>[[Lord of Harrenhal]]<br>[[Lord Protector of the Eyrie and the Vale of Arryn]]		\| Title = [[Lord]]<br>[[Master of coin]] (formerly)<br>[[Lord Paramount of the Trident]]<br>[[Lord of Harrenhal]]<br>[[Lord Protector of the Eyrie and the Vale of Arryn]]
	\| Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]		\| Allegiance = [[House Baelish]]

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	When Lords [[House Bracken\|Bracken]] and [[House Blackwood\|Blackwood]] were at Riverrun to settle a feud with Lord Tully's help, Catelyn and Petyr danced six dances. However, when he tried to kiss her, she pushed him away and laughed at him. Petyr, wounded by the rejection, got drunk, passed out at the table, and was brought to his bed by Brynden Tully. Lysa snuck in after him, and gave Petyr her [[maiden]]head that night. Still drunk, Petyr believed he was having sex with Catelyn, and he called Lysa "Cat" and told her he loved her before falling asleep.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{refn\|group="N"\|The app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' provides a different time frame, stating that Lysa and Petyr had sex on the night Catelyn's betrothal to [[Brandon Stark]] was announced.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} However, it seems unlikely and inaccurate, as Catelyn was 12 at that time, and thus Lysa and Petyr would have been only 10 and 9.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Catelyn Tully}}}}		When Lords [[House Bracken\|Bracken]] and [[House Blackwood\|Blackwood]] were at Riverrun to settle a feud with Lord Tully's help, Catelyn and Petyr danced six dances. However, when he tried to kiss her, she pushed him away and laughed at him. Petyr, wounded by the rejection, got drunk, passed out at the table, and was brought to his bed by Brynden Tully. Lysa snuck in after him, and gave Petyr her [[maiden]]head that night. Still drunk, Petyr believed he was having sex with Catelyn, and he called Lysa "Cat" and told her he loved her before falling asleep.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{refn\|group="N"\|The app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' provides a different time frame, stating that Lysa and Petyr had sex on the night Catelyn's betrothal to [[Brandon Stark]] was announced.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} However, it seems unlikely and inaccurate, as Catelyn was 12 at that time, and thus Lysa and Petyr would have been only 10 and 9.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Catelyn Tully}}}}

	In {{Date\|282}}, when the date of Catelyn's [[wedding]] was announced,{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr, scarcely fifteen years old, challenged the twenty-year-old Brandon Stark to a duel for her hand.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} Petyr arrived with only a helm, breastplate and mail, leading to Brandon taking off most of his own armor. Petyr asked Catelyn for her favor to wear, but she refused, giving it to Brandon instead.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} Catelyn begged Brandon not to kill Petyr, to which he agreed. While Brandon offered Petyr multiple chances to yield, Petyr refused to give up. In the end, Petyr was staggering and bleeding from a dozen wounds, when Brandon ended the battle with a backhand cut so brutal Catelyn was convinced it was mortal.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}		In {{Date\|282}}, when the date of Catelyn's [[wedding]] was announced,{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr, scarcely fifteen years old, challenged the twenty-year-old Brandon Stark to [[duel between Brandon Stark and Petyr Baelish\|a duel for her hand]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} Petyr arrived with only a helm, breastplate and mail, leading to Brandon taking off most of his own armor. Petyr asked Catelyn for her favor to wear, but she refused, giving it to Brandon instead.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} Catelyn begged Brandon not to kill Petyr, to which he agreed. While Brandon offered Petyr multiple chances to yield, Petyr refused to give up. In the end, Petyr was staggering and bleeding from a dozen wounds, when Brandon ended the battle with a backhand cut so brutal Catelyn was convinced it was mortal.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}

	Petyr was given a fortnight to recover at Riverrun, during which time Lysa helped care for him. Catelyn did not go to see him, and Petyr refused to see Edmure, who had served as Brandon's squire during the duel.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|45}} During this fortnight, Petyr slept with Lysa again.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He would later claim to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters, due to his belief that his first encounter with Lysa had actually been with Catelyn.{{Ref\|AGOT\|31}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|SSM\|1172}}		Petyr was given a fortnight to recover at Riverrun, during which time Lysa helped care for him. Catelyn did not go to see him, and Petyr refused to see Edmure, who had served as Brandon's squire during the duel.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|45}} During this fortnight, Petyr slept with Lysa again.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He would later claim to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters, due to his belief that his first encounter with Lysa had actually been with Catelyn.{{Ref\|AGOT\|31}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|SSM\|1172}}

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	Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] travels to [[King's Landing]] to inform her husband, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], about the attempt on the life of their son [[Bran Stark\|Bran]]. Petyr, having learned of her arrival despite her efforts to remain unnoticed, intercepts Catelyn and has her brought to the [[Red Keep]]. Catelyn is wary of Petyr and Lord [[Varys]] when she shows them the [[Valyrian steel]] dagger used in the attempt by a [[catspaw]]. Petyr says that he recognizes the dagger, claiming that it was once his but that he lost it to [[Tyrion Lannister]] in a wager during the [[tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} In truth, however, [[Littlefinger's blade]] had been lost to King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr promises Catelyn he will help her husband investigate the death of Lord [[Jon Arryn]], Lord Stark's predecessor as [[Hand of the King]].{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}		Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] travels to [[King's Landing]] to inform her husband, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], about the attempt on the life of their son [[Bran Stark\|Bran]]. Petyr, having learned of her arrival despite her efforts to remain unnoticed, intercepts Catelyn and has her brought to the [[Red Keep]]. Catelyn is wary of Petyr and Lord [[Varys]] when she shows them the [[Valyrian steel]] dagger used in the attempt by a [[catspaw]]. Petyr says that he recognizes the dagger, claiming that it was once his but that he lost it to [[Tyrion Lannister]] in a wager during the [[tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} In truth, however, [[Littlefinger's blade]] had been lost to King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr promises Catelyn he will help her husband investigate the death of Lord [[Jon Arryn]], Lord Stark's predecessor as [[Hand of the King]].{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}

	After a meeting of the [[small council]], Petyr brings Eddard to meet with his wife, whom Littlefinger has hidden at one of his ~~[[Prostitution\|~~brothels]], and Petyr convinces the new Hand, against his inclination, to make no move against the [[House Lannister\|Lannisters]] until they have proof. Catelyn feels she has reconnected with her childhood friend.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}} Eddard remains wary of Petyr after Catelyn departs the capital, but he becomes more trusting after Littlefinger advises him to investigate Lord Arryn's household. Petyr, however, warns Ned not to trust anyone, including himself.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}		After a meeting of the [[small council]], Petyr brings Eddard to meet with his wife, whom Littlefinger has hidden at [[Petyr Baelish's brothel\|one of his brothels]], and Petyr convinces the new Hand, against his inclination, to make no move against the [[House Lannister\|Lannisters]] until they have proof. Catelyn feels she has reconnected with her childhood friend.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}} Eddard remains wary of Petyr after Catelyn departs the capital, but he becomes more trusting after Littlefinger advises him to investigate Lord Arryn's household. Petyr, however, warns Ned not to trust anyone, including himself.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}

	[[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Sophie Turner\|Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]] and Aidan Gillen as Petyr at the [[Hand's tourney]] in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]		[[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Sophie Turner\|Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]] and Aidan Gillen as Petyr at the [[Hand's tourney]] in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]
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	==Quotes by Petyr==		==Quotes by Petyr==
	[[File:Mark Evans Littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by Mark Evans © Fantasy Flight Games]]		[[File:Mark Evans Littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by Mark Evans © Fantasy Flight Games]]
	{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': I will not forget the help you gave me, Petyr. When your men came for me, I did not know whether they were taking me to a friend or an enemy. I have found you more than a friend. I have found a brother I'd thought lost.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': I will not forget the help you gave me, Petyr. When your men came for me, I did not know whether they were taking me to a friend or an enemy. I have found you more than a friend. I have found a brother I'd thought lost.<br>'''Petyr''': I am desperately sentimental, sweet lady. Best not tell anyone. I have spent years convincing the court that I am wicked and cruel, and I should hate to see all that hard work go for naught.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and Petyr}}
	'''Petyr''': I am desperately sentimental, sweet lady. Best not tell anyone. I have spent years convincing the court that I am wicked and cruel, and I should hate to see all that hard work go for naught.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and Petyr}}

	{{Quote\|'''Eddard''': I ... am grateful for your help. Perhaps I was wrong to distrust you.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Eddard''': I ... am grateful for your help. Perhaps I was wrong to distrust you.<br>'''Petyr''': You are slow to learn, Lord Eddard. Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done since you climbed down off your horse.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}\|[[Eddard Stark]] and Petyr}}
	'''Petyr''': You are slow to learn, Lord Eddard. Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done since you climbed down off your horse.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}\|[[Eddard Stark]] and Petyr}}

	{{Quote\|[[Catelyn Stark\|Your mother]] was my [[queen of beauty]] once. You have her hair.{{ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|[[Catelyn Stark\|Your mother]] was my [[queen of beauty]] once. You have her hair.{{ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Do you perchance recall what I said to you that day [[Eddard Stark\|your father]] sat the [[Iron Throne]]?<br>		{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Do you perchance recall what I said to you that day [[Eddard Stark\|your father]] sat the [[Iron Throne]]?<br>'''Sansa''': You told me that life was not a song. That I would learn that one day, to my sorrow. Is it all lies, forever and ever, everyone and everything?<br>
	'''Sansa''': You told me that life was not a song. That I would learn that one day, to my sorrow. Is it all lies, forever and ever, everyone and everything?<br>
	'''Petyr''': Almost everyone. Save you and I, of course.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}		'''Petyr''': Almost everyone. Save you and I, of course.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next. Sometimes the best way to baffle them is to make moves that have no purpose, or even seem to work against you. Remember that, Sansa, when you come to play the game.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next. Sometimes the best way to baffle them is to make moves that have no purpose, or even seem to work against you. Remember that, Sansa, when you come to play the game.<br>'''Sansa''': What... what game?<br>'''Petyr''': The only game. The game of thrones.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}
	'''Sansa''': What... what game?<br>
	'''Petyr''': The only game. The game of thrones.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|Everyone wants something, Alayne. And when you know what a man wants you know who he is, and how to move him.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Everyone wants something, Alayne. And when you know what a man wants you know who he is, and how to move him.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}
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	{{Quote\|Clean hands, Sansa. Whatever you do, make certain your hands are clean.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Clean hands, Sansa. Whatever you do, make certain your hands are clean.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': My sweet silly jealous wife. I've only loved one woman, I promise you.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': My sweet silly jealous wife. I've only loved one woman, I promise you.<br>'''Lysa''': Only one? Oh, Petyr, do you swear it? Only one?<br>'''Petyr''': Only [[Catelyn Stark\|Cat]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}\|[[Lysa Arryn]] and Petyr}}
	'''Lysa''': Only one? Oh, Petyr, do you swear it? Only one?<br>
	'''Petyr''': Only [[Catelyn Stark\|Cat]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}\|[[Lysa Arryn]] and Petyr}}

	{{Quote\|Men of honor will do things for their children that they would never consider doing for themselves.{{Ref\|AFFC\|10}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Men of honor will do things for their children that they would never consider doing for themselves.{{Ref\|AFFC\|10}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}
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	==Quotes about Petyr==		==Quotes about Petyr==
	[[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Conleth Hill\|Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]] and [[w:Aidan Gillen\|Aidan Gillen]] as Petyr in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]		[[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Conleth Hill\|Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]] and [[w:Aidan Gillen\|Aidan Gillen]] as Petyr in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]
	{{Quote\|'''Rodrik''': Littlefinger sits on the [[small council]] now.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Rodrik''': Littlefinger sits on the [[small council]] now.<br>'''Catelyn''': I knew he would rise high. He was always clever, even as a boy, but it is one thing to be clever and another to be wise.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}\|[[Rodrik Cassel]] and [[Catelyn Stark]]}}
	'''Catelyn''': I knew he would rise high. He was always clever, even as a boy, but it is one thing to be clever and another to be wise.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}\|[[Rodrik Cassel]] and [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|He had grey-green eyes that did not smile when his mouth did.{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|[[Sansa Stark]]'s thoughts}}		{{Quote\|He had grey-green eyes that did not smile when his mouth did.{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|[[Sansa Stark]]'s thoughts}}

	{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': Why would Petyr lie to me?<br>		{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': Why would Petyr lie to me?<br>'''Tyrion''': Why does a bear shit in the woods? Because it is his nature. Lying comes as easily as breathing to a man like Littlefinger. You ought to know that, you of all people.<br>'''Catelyn''': And what does that mean, Lannister?<br>'''Tyrion''': Why, every man at court has heard him tell how he took your [[maidenhead]], my lady.<br>'''Catelyn''': That is a lie!{{ref\|AGOT\|31}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
	'''Tyrion''': Why does a bear shit in the woods? Because it is his nature. Lying comes as easily as breathing to a man like Littlefinger. You ought to know that, you of all people.<br>
	'''Catelyn''': And what does that mean, Lannister?<br>
	'''Tyrion''': Why, every man at court has heard him tell how he took your [[maidenhead]], my lady.<br>
	'''Catelyn''': That is a lie!{{ref\|AGOT\|31}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

	{{Quote\|Littlefinger... the gods only know what game Littlefinger is playing.{{Ref\|AGOT\|32}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Illyrio Mopatis]]}}		{{Quote\|Littlefinger... the gods only know what game Littlefinger is playing.{{Ref\|AGOT\|32}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Illyrio Mopatis]]}}

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	==Appearance and Character==		==Appearance and Character==
	{{See also\|:Category:Images of Petyr Baelish\|l1=Images of Petyr Baelish}}		{{See also\|:Category:Images of Petyr Baelish\|l1=Images of Petyr Baelish}}
	Petyr had been slight and short for his age as a boy, and nearing his thirties, he is still a short man of slender build. Petyr has sharp features, a small pointed beard on his chin~~, and~~ dark hair ~~with~~ threads of ~~grey running through it.~~{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} He has laughing gray-green eyes{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|15}} like a cat,{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} but [[Sansa Stark]] notes that when Petyr laughs, his eyes do not.{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} His breath is always fresh,{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}} smelling like mint,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} which he had enjoyed chewing as a boy.{{Ref\|AGOT\|71}}		Petyr had been slight and short for his age as a boy, and nearing his thirties, he is still a short man of slender build. Petyr has sharp features and a small pointed beard on his chin.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} His dark hair has threads of silver{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} running through it which are also described as a silver streak.{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} He has laughing gray-green eyes{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|15}} like a [[cat]],{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} but [[Sansa Stark]] notes that when Petyr laughs, his eyes do not.{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} His breath is always fresh,{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}} smelling like mint,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} which he had enjoyed chewing as a boy.{{Ref\|AGOT\|71}}

	Petyr has always been cunning and clever. As a child, he was bold, always getting into trouble,{{Ref\|AGOT\|71}} but was also capable of looking contrite after his mischiefs.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} While Petyr was born to the small and insignificant [[House Baelish]], he is a subtle and ambitious man{{Ref\|ASOS\|19}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} whose intelligence helped him advance in terms of power and status.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He possesses considerable skill in commerce and [[coin]],{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{ref\|ASOS\|32}}{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} as well as manipulation, and has a gift for political improvisation.{{ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{ref\|AFFC\|23}}		Petyr has always been cunning and clever. As a child, he was bold, always getting into trouble,{{Ref\|AGOT\|71}} but was also capable of looking contrite after his mischiefs.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} While Petyr was born to the small and insignificant [[House Baelish]], he is a subtle and ambitious man{{Ref\|ASOS\|19}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} whose intelligence helped him advance in terms of power and status.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He possesses considerable skill in commerce and [[coin]],{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{ref\|ASOS\|32}}{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} as well as manipulation, and has a gift for political improvisation.{{ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{ref\|AFFC\|23}}
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	[[Category:Lords of Harrenhal\|Petyr Baelish]]		[[Category:Lords of Harrenhal\|Petyr Baelish]]

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	'''Petyr Baelish''' is the [[Lord]] and head of [[House Baelish]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} He serves as [[master of coin]] on the [[small council]] of King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}} Petyr wears a [[mockingbird]] as his personal [[sigil]] ~~instead of that of House Baelish, the head of the [[Titan of Braavos]].~~{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}		'''Petyr Baelish''' is the [[Lord]] and head of [[House Baelish]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} He serves as [[master of coin]] on the [[small council]] of King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}} Petyr wears a [[mockingbird]] as his personal [[sigil]];{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}} he has also replaced the traditional arms of House Baelish, depicting the [[Titan of Braavos\|Titan's head]], with a field of [[silver]] mockingbirds on green.{{ref\|ASOS\|68}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Changes/ Changes]</ref><ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/5/ In the Vale]</ref>

	Petyr is commonly known as '''Littlefinger''', a nickname given to him in his youth by [[Edmure Tully]] on account of his short size and slender build, as well as the small size and location of his family's holdings on the smallest peninsula of the [[Fingers]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|8}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}		Petyr is commonly known as '''Littlefinger''', a nickname given to him in his youth by [[Edmure Tully]] on account of his short size and slender build, as well as the small size and location of his family's holdings on the smallest peninsula of the [[Fingers]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|8}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}

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	{{Quote\|Littlefinger is the second most devious man in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|58}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Eddard Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Littlefinger is the second most devious man in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|58}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Eddard Stark]]}}

			{{quote\|If ever truly a man had armored himself in gold, it was [[Petyr Baelish]], not [[Jaime Lannister]]. Jaime's famous armor was but gilded steel, but Littlefinger, ah ... Tyrion had learned a few things about sweet Petyr, to his growing disquiet.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}}\|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

	{{Quote\|Littlefinger was no threat to anyone. A clever, smiling, genial man, everyone's friend, always able to find whatever gold [[Robert I Baratheon\|the king]] or [[Jon Arryn\|his Hand]] required, and yet of such undistinguished birth, one step up from a [[hedge knight]], he was not a man to fear. He had no banners to call, no army of retainers, no great stronghold, no holdings to speak of, no prospects of a great marriage.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}}\|[[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}}		{{Quote\|Littlefinger was no threat to anyone. A clever, smiling, genial man, everyone's friend, always able to find whatever gold [[Robert I Baratheon\|the king]] or [[Jon Arryn\|his Hand]] required, and yet of such undistinguished birth, one step up from a [[hedge knight]], he was not a man to fear. He had no banners to call, no army of retainers, no great stronghold, no holdings to speak of, no prospects of a great marriage.{{ref\|ACOK\|17}}\|[[Tyrion Lannister]]'s thoughts}}

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	When Lords [[House Bracken\|Bracken]] and [[House Blackwood\|Blackwood]] were at Riverrun to settle a feud with Lord Tully's help, Catelyn and Petyr danced six dances. However, when he tried to kiss her, she pushed him away and laughed at him. Petyr, wounded by the rejection, got drunk, passed out at the table, and was brought to his bed by Brynden Tully. Lysa snuck in after him, and gave Petyr her [[maiden]]head that night. Still drunk, Petyr believed he was having sex with Catelyn, and he called Lysa "Cat" and told her he loved her before falling asleep.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{refn\|group="N"\|The app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' provides a different time frame, stating that Lysa and Petyr had sex on the night Catelyn's betrothal to [[Brandon Stark]] was announced.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} However, it seems unlikely and inaccurate, as Catelyn was 12 at that time, and thus Lysa and Petyr would have been only 10 and 9.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Catelyn Tully}}}}		When Lords [[House Bracken\|Bracken]] and [[House Blackwood\|Blackwood]] were at Riverrun to settle a feud with Lord Tully's help, Catelyn and Petyr danced six dances. However, when he tried to kiss her, she pushed him away and laughed at him. Petyr, wounded by the rejection, got drunk, passed out at the table, and was brought to his bed by Brynden Tully. Lysa snuck in after him, and gave Petyr her [[maiden]]head that night. Still drunk, Petyr believed he was having sex with Catelyn, and he called Lysa "Cat" and told her he loved her before falling asleep.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{refn\|group="N"\|The app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' provides a different time frame, stating that Lysa and Petyr had sex on the night Catelyn's betrothal to [[Brandon Stark]] was announced.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} However, it seems unlikely and inaccurate, as Catelyn was 12 at that time, and thus Lysa and Petyr would have been only 10 and 9.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Catelyn Tully}}}}

	In {{Date\|282}}, when the date of Catelyn's [[wedding]] was announced,{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr, scarcely fifteen years old, challenged the twenty-year-old Brandon Stark to a duel for her hand.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} Petyr arrived with only a helm, breastplate and mail, leading to Brandon taking off most of his own armor. Petyr asked Catelyn for her favor to wear, but she refused, giving it to Brandon instead.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} Catelyn begged Brandon not to kill Petyr, to which he agreed. While Brandon offered Petyr multiple chances to yield, Petyr refused to give up. In the end, Petyr was staggering and bleeding from a dozen wounds, when Brandon ended the battle with a backhand cut so brutal Catelyn was convinced it was mortal.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}		In {{Date\|282}}, when the date of Catelyn's [[wedding]] was announced,{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr, scarcely fifteen years old, challenged the twenty-year-old Brandon Stark to [[duel between Brandon Stark and Petyr Baelish\|a duel for her hand]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} Petyr arrived with only a helm, breastplate and mail, leading to Brandon taking off most of his own armor. Petyr asked Catelyn for her favor to wear, but she refused, giving it to Brandon instead.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} Catelyn begged Brandon not to kill Petyr, to which he agreed. While Brandon offered Petyr multiple chances to yield, Petyr refused to give up. In the end, Petyr was staggering and bleeding from a dozen wounds, when Brandon ended the battle with a backhand cut so brutal Catelyn was convinced it was mortal.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}

	Petyr was given a fortnight to recover at Riverrun, during which time Lysa helped care for him. Catelyn did not go to see him, and Petyr refused to see Edmure, who had served as Brandon's squire during the duel.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|45}} During this fortnight, Petyr slept with Lysa again.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He would later claim to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters, due to his belief that his first encounter with Lysa had actually been with Catelyn.{{Ref\|AGOT\|31}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|SSM\|1172}}		Petyr was given a fortnight to recover at Riverrun, during which time Lysa helped care for him. Catelyn did not go to see him, and Petyr refused to see Edmure, who had served as Brandon's squire during the duel.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|45}} During this fortnight, Petyr slept with Lysa again.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He would later claim to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters, due to his belief that his first encounter with Lysa had actually been with Catelyn.{{Ref\|AGOT\|31}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|SSM\|1172}}

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	Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] travels to [[King's Landing]] to inform her husband, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], about the attempt on the life of their son [[Bran Stark\|Bran]]. Petyr, having learned of her arrival despite her efforts to remain unnoticed, intercepts Catelyn and has her brought to the [[Red Keep]]. Catelyn is wary of Petyr and Lord [[Varys]] when she shows them the [[Valyrian steel]] dagger used in the attempt by a [[catspaw]]. Petyr says that he recognizes the dagger, claiming that it was once his but that he lost it to [[Tyrion Lannister]] in a wager during the [[tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} In truth, however, [[Littlefinger's blade]] had been lost to King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr promises Catelyn he will help her husband investigate the death of Lord [[Jon Arryn]], Lord Stark's predecessor as [[Hand of the King]].{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}		Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] travels to [[King's Landing]] to inform her husband, Lord [[Eddard Stark]], about the attempt on the life of their son [[Bran Stark\|Bran]]. Petyr, having learned of her arrival despite her efforts to remain unnoticed, intercepts Catelyn and has her brought to the [[Red Keep]]. Catelyn is wary of Petyr and Lord [[Varys]] when she shows them the [[Valyrian steel]] dagger used in the attempt by a [[catspaw]]. Petyr says that he recognizes the dagger, claiming that it was once his but that he lost it to [[Tyrion Lannister]] in a wager during the [[tourney on Prince Joffrey's name day]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} In truth, however, [[Littlefinger's blade]] had been lost to King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr promises Catelyn he will help her husband investigate the death of Lord [[Jon Arryn]], Lord Stark's predecessor as [[Hand of the King]].{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}

	After a meeting of the [[small council]], Petyr brings Eddard to meet with his wife, whom Littlefinger has hidden at one of his ~~[[Prostitution\|~~brothels]], and Petyr convinces the new Hand, against his inclination, to make no move against the [[House Lannister\|Lannisters]] until they have proof. Catelyn feels she has reconnected with her childhood friend.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}} Eddard remains wary of Petyr after Catelyn departs the capital, but he becomes more trusting after Littlefinger advises him to investigate Lord Arryn's household. Petyr, however, warns Ned not to trust anyone, including himself.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}		After a meeting of the [[small council]], Petyr brings Eddard to meet with his wife, whom Littlefinger has hidden at [[Petyr Baelish's brothel\|one of his brothels]], and Petyr convinces the new Hand, against his inclination, to make no move against the [[House Lannister\|Lannisters]] until they have proof. Catelyn feels she has reconnected with her childhood friend.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}} Eddard remains wary of Petyr after Catelyn departs the capital, but he becomes more trusting after Littlefinger advises him to investigate Lord Arryn's household. Petyr, however, warns Ned not to trust anyone, including himself.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}

	[[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Sophie Turner\|Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]] and Aidan Gillen as Petyr at the [[Hand's tourney]] in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]		[[File:Petyr baelish sansa stark HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Sophie Turner\|Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]] and Aidan Gillen as Petyr at the [[Hand's tourney]] in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]
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	[[File:Mark Evans Littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by Mark Evans © Fantasy Flight Games]]		[[File:Mark Evans Littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by Mark Evans © Fantasy Flight Games]]
	{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': I will not forget the help you gave me, Petyr. When your men came for me, I did not know whether they were taking me to a friend or an enemy. I have found you more than a friend. I have found a brother I'd thought lost.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': I will not forget the help you gave me, Petyr. When your men came for me, I did not know whether they were taking me to a friend or an enemy. I have found you more than a friend. I have found a brother I'd thought lost.<br>'''Petyr''': I am desperately sentimental, sweet lady. Best not tell anyone. I have spent years convincing the court that I am wicked and cruel, and I should hate to see all that hard work go for naught.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and Petyr}}
	'''Petyr''': I am desperately sentimental, sweet lady. Best not tell anyone. I have spent years convincing the court that I am wicked and cruel, and I should hate to see all that hard work go for naught.{{ref\|AGOT\|20}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and Petyr}}

	{{Quote\|'''Eddard''': I ... am grateful for your help. Perhaps I was wrong to distrust you.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Eddard''': I ... am grateful for your help. Perhaps I was wrong to distrust you.<br>'''Petyr''': You are slow to learn, Lord Eddard. Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done since you climbed down off your horse.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}\|[[Eddard Stark]] and Petyr}}
	'''Petyr''': You are slow to learn, Lord Eddard. Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done since you climbed down off your horse.{{Ref\|AGOT\|25}}\|[[Eddard Stark]] and Petyr}}

	{{Quote\|[[Catelyn Stark\|Your mother]] was my [[queen of beauty]] once. You have her hair.{{ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|[[Catelyn Stark\|Your mother]] was my [[queen of beauty]] once. You have her hair.{{ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Do you perchance recall what I said to you that day [[Eddard Stark\|your father]] sat the [[Iron Throne]]?<br>		{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Do you perchance recall what I said to you that day [[Eddard Stark\|your father]] sat the [[Iron Throne]]?<br>'''Sansa''': You told me that life was not a song. That I would learn that one day, to my sorrow. Is it all lies, forever and ever, everyone and everything?<br>
	'''Sansa''': You told me that life was not a song. That I would learn that one day, to my sorrow. Is it all lies, forever and ever, everyone and everything?<br>
	'''Petyr''': Almost everyone. Save you and I, of course.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}		'''Petyr''': Almost everyone. Save you and I, of course.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next. Sometimes the best way to baffle them is to make moves that have no purpose, or even seem to work against you. Remember that, Sansa, when you come to play the game.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next. Sometimes the best way to baffle them is to make moves that have no purpose, or even seem to work against you. Remember that, Sansa, when you come to play the game.<br>'''Sansa''': What... what game?<br>'''Petyr''': The only game. The game of thrones.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}
	'''Sansa''': What... what game?<br>
	'''Petyr''': The only game. The game of thrones.{{Ref\|ASOS\|61}}\|Petyr and [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|Everyone wants something, Alayne. And when you know what a man wants you know who he is, and how to move him.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Everyone wants something, Alayne. And when you know what a man wants you know who he is, and how to move him.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}
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	{{Quote\|Clean hands, Sansa. Whatever you do, make certain your hands are clean.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Clean hands, Sansa. Whatever you do, make certain your hands are clean.{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': My sweet silly jealous wife. I've only loved one woman, I promise you.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Petyr''': My sweet silly jealous wife. I've only loved one woman, I promise you.<br>'''Lysa''': Only one? Oh, Petyr, do you swear it? Only one?<br>'''Petyr''': Only [[Catelyn Stark\|Cat]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}\|[[Lysa Arryn]] and Petyr}}
	'''Lysa''': Only one? Oh, Petyr, do you swear it? Only one?<br>
	'''Petyr''': Only [[Catelyn Stark\|Cat]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}\|[[Lysa Arryn]] and Petyr}}

	{{Quote\|Men of honor will do things for their children that they would never consider doing for themselves.{{Ref\|AFFC\|10}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}		{{Quote\|Men of honor will do things for their children that they would never consider doing for themselves.{{Ref\|AFFC\|10}}\|Petyr to [[Sansa Stark]]}}
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	[[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Conleth Hill\|Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]] and [[w:Aidan Gillen\|Aidan Gillen]] as Petyr in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]		[[File:Petyr baelish varys HBO.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|[[w:Conleth Hill\|Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]] and [[w:Aidan Gillen\|Aidan Gillen]] as Petyr in ''[[Game of Thrones]]'']]
	{{Quote\|'''Rodrik''': Littlefinger sits on the [[small council]] now.<br>		{{Quote\|'''Rodrik''': Littlefinger sits on the [[small council]] now.<br>'''Catelyn''': I knew he would rise high. He was always clever, even as a boy, but it is one thing to be clever and another to be wise.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}\|[[Rodrik Cassel]] and [[Catelyn Stark]]}}
	'''Catelyn''': I knew he would rise high. He was always clever, even as a boy, but it is one thing to be clever and another to be wise.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}\|[[Rodrik Cassel]] and [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

	{{Quote\|He had grey-green eyes that did not smile when his mouth did.{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|[[Sansa Stark]]'s thoughts}}		{{Quote\|He had grey-green eyes that did not smile when his mouth did.{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}\|[[Sansa Stark]]'s thoughts}}

	{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': Why would Petyr lie to me?<br>		{{Quote\|'''Catelyn''': Why would Petyr lie to me?<br>'''Tyrion''': Why does a bear shit in the woods? Because it is his nature. Lying comes as easily as breathing to a man like Littlefinger. You ought to know that, you of all people.<br>'''Catelyn''': And what does that mean, Lannister?<br>'''Tyrion''': Why, every man at court has heard him tell how he took your [[maidenhead]], my lady.<br>'''Catelyn''': That is a lie!{{ref\|AGOT\|31}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
	'''Tyrion''': Why does a bear shit in the woods? Because it is his nature. Lying comes as easily as breathing to a man like Littlefinger. You ought to know that, you of all people.<br>
	'''Catelyn''': And what does that mean, Lannister?<br>
	'''Tyrion''': Why, every man at court has heard him tell how he took your [[maidenhead]], my lady.<br>
	'''Catelyn''': That is a lie!{{ref\|AGOT\|31}}\|[[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}

	{{Quote\|Littlefinger... the gods only know what game Littlefinger is playing.{{Ref\|AGOT\|32}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Illyrio Mopatis]]}}		{{Quote\|Littlefinger... the gods only know what game Littlefinger is playing.{{Ref\|AGOT\|32}}\|[[Varys]] to [[Illyrio Mopatis]]}}

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	\| epithet = Littlefinger		\| epithet = Littlefinger
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	\| image_caption = Petyr Baelish, by Josu Hernaiz ©		\| image_caption = Petyr Baelish, by Josu Hernaiz ©
	\| Alias = Littlefinger{{ref\|AGOT\|8}}<br>Lord Littlefinger{{ref\|ACOK\|3}}		\| Alias = Littlefinger{{ref\|AGOT\|8}}<br>Lord Littlefinger{{ref\|ACOK\|3}}
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	'''Petyr Baelish''' is the [[Lord]] and head of [[House Baelish]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} He serves as [[master of coin]] on the [[small council]] of King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}} Petyr wears a [[mockingbird]] as his personal sigil instead of that of House Baelish, ~~a titan's~~ head.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}		'''Petyr Baelish''' is the [[Lord]] and head of [[House Baelish]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} He serves as [[master of coin]] on the [[small council]] of King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}} Petyr wears a [[mockingbird]] as his personal [[sigil]] instead of that of House Baelish, the head of the [[Titan of Braavos]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}}

	Petyr is commonly known as '''Littlefinger''', a nickname given to him in his youth by [[Edmure Tully]] on account of his short size and slender build as well as the small size and location of his family's holdings on the smallest peninsula of the [[Fingers]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|8}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}		Petyr is commonly known as '''Littlefinger''', a nickname given to him in his youth by [[Edmure Tully]] on account of his short size and slender build, as well as the small size and location of his family's holdings on the smallest peninsula of the [[Fingers]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|8}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}

	In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Petyr is portrayed by [[List of actors of Game of Thrones#Aidan Gillen, Petyr Baelish\|Aidan Gillen]].		In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', Petyr is portrayed by [[List of actors of Game of Thrones#Aidan Gillen, Petyr Baelish\|Aidan Gillen]].
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	Petyr is often underestimated by many high lords due to his low birth.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|19}} According to [[George R. R. Martin]], "Everybody trusts him because he seems powerless, and he's very friendly, and he's very helpful."<ref>blastr.com: [http://www.blastr.com/2013-12-2/which-thrones-character-changed-most-book-tv-grrm-explains Which Thrones character changed most from book to TV? GRRM explains (December 02, 2013)]</ref> Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] looks down upon Petyr{{ref\|AGOT\|35}} and sees him as ambitious,{{ref\|AGOT\|8}} but does not consider him a threat.{{ref\|AFFC\|44}} While Lord [[Orton Merryweather]] finds Petyr to be witty and amusing,{{ref\|AFFC\|17}} he is considered dangerous by [[Tyrion Lannister]]{{ref\|ACOK\|15}} and devious by Lord [[Varys]].{{ref\|AGOT\|58}}		Petyr is often underestimated by many high lords due to his low birth.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|19}} According to [[George R. R. Martin]], "Everybody trusts him because he seems powerless, and he's very friendly, and he's very helpful."<ref>blastr.com: [http://www.blastr.com/2013-12-2/which-thrones-character-changed-most-book-tv-grrm-explains Which Thrones character changed most from book to TV? GRRM explains (December 02, 2013)]</ref> Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] looks down upon Petyr{{ref\|AGOT\|35}} and sees him as ambitious,{{ref\|AGOT\|8}} but does not consider him a threat.{{ref\|AFFC\|44}} While Lord [[Orton Merryweather]] finds Petyr to be witty and amusing,{{ref\|AFFC\|17}} he is considered dangerous by [[Tyrion Lannister]]{{ref\|ACOK\|15}} and devious by Lord [[Varys]].{{ref\|AGOT\|58}}

	Petyr owns a slashed velvet doublet in cream-and-silver,{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} a plum-colored doublet with a [[mockingbird]] embroidered on the breast in black thread,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} a blue velvet tunic with puffed sleeves,{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}} and a black velvet doublet with grey sleeves.{{ref\|AFFC\|10}} He is partial to shades of rose and plum.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} His cloaks, which are clasped with a silver mockingbird,{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} include grey silk trimmed with black [[fox]],{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} stripes of black and white,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} and a pattern of mockingbirds.{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} Petyr also owns a yellow satin cape{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} and a silver cape{{Ref\|AGOT\|65}} patterned with mockingbirds.{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|49}} He has a pair of red-dyed leather boots ornamented with black scrollwork.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Petyr rides a mare{{ref\|AGOT\|35}} and once owned a [[Littlefinger's blade\|Valyrian steel dagger]].{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}		Petyr owns a slashed velvet doublet in cream-and-[[silver]],{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} a plum-colored doublet with a [[mockingbird]] embroidered on the breast in black thread,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} a blue velvet tunic with puffed sleeves,{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}} and a black velvet doublet with grey sleeves.{{ref\|AFFC\|10}} He is partial to shades of rose and plum.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} His cloaks, which are clasped with a silver mockingbird,{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} include grey [[silk]] trimmed with black [[fox]],{{Ref\|AGOT\|33}} stripes of black and white,{{Ref\|AGOT\|45}} and a pattern of mockingbirds.{{Ref\|ACOK\|65}} Petyr also owns a yellow satin cape{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} and a silver cape{{Ref\|AGOT\|65}} patterned with mockingbirds.{{Ref\|AGOT\|47}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|49}} He has a pair of red-dyed leather boots ornamented with black scrollwork.{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Petyr rides a mare{{ref\|AGOT\|35}} and once owned a [[Littlefinger's blade\|Valyrian steel dagger]].{{ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}

	Petyr's chambers in the [[Red Keep]] are located across the Great Yard from the [[Tower of the Hand]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|30}} He enjoys pomegranates{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} and drinks [[wine]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}}{{ref\|AFFC\|41}}		Petyr's chambers in the [[Red Keep]] are located across the Great Yard from the [[Tower of the Hand]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|30}} He enjoys pomegranates{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} and drinks [[wine]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}}{{ref\|AFFC\|41}}
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	===Early Life===		===Early Life===
	[[File:Sardag littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by Sardag ©]]		[[File:Sardag littlefinger.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|Littlefinger by Sardag ©]]
	Petyr's [[Baelish (sellsword)\|great-grandfather]] was a [[Braavosi]] [[sellsword]] in the service of Lord [[House Corbray\|Corbray]]; when his [[Baelish (hedge knight)\|son]] became a [[hedge knight]], he took the stone head of the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his sigil. Petyr's [[Baelish (lord)\|father]], in turn, was the smallest of small lords of a few rocky acres on the smallest of the [[Fingers]],{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Petyr's mother was named [[Alayne Baelish\|Alayne]].{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} Petyr's father once took him to a hermit's cave see a man said to have the gift of prophecy. Lord Baelish gave the hermit a skin of [[wine]] after he groped the boy a bit and said he would be a great man.{{ref\|ASOS\|68}}		Petyr's [[Baelish (sellsword)\|great-grandfather]] was a [[Braavosi]] [[sellsword]] in the service of Lord [[House Corbray\|Corbray]]; when his [[Baelish (hedge knight)\|son]] became a [[hedge knight]], he took the stone head of the [[Titan of Braavos]] as his sigil. Petyr's [[Baelish (lord)\|father]], in turn, was the smallest of small lords of a few rocky acres on the smallest of the [[Fingers]],{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}} Petyr's mother was named [[Alayne Baelish\|Alayne]].{{ref\|ASOS\|68}} Petyr's father once took him to a hermit's cave to see a man said to have the gift of [[prophecy]]. Lord Baelish gave the hermit a skin of [[wine]] after he groped the boy a bit and said he would be a great man.{{ref\|ASOS\|68}}

	Petyr's father befriended [[Hoster Tully]] during his service in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], and this friendship led to Petyr being sent to be fostered as a [[ward]] at [[Riverrun]].{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}<ref~~>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/~~SSM~~/Entry/US_Signing_Tour_Half_Moon_Bay_CA/ US Signing Tour (Half Moon Bay, CA) (November 18, 2005)]</ref>~~		Petyr's father befriended [[Hoster Tully]] during his service in the [[War of the Ninepenny Kings]], and this friendship led to Petyr being sent to be fostered as a [[ward]] at [[Riverrun]].{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}}{{ref\|SSM\|1381}}

	===Riverrun===		===Riverrun===
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	As the children grew older, Petyr fell in love with Catelyn,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} who was several years his elder. Catelyn did not reciprocate Petyr's feelings, loving him as a brother instead.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}} Catelyn's younger sister, Lysa, on the other hand, fell in love with Petyr.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}} Petyr would play at kissing with both Catelyn and Lysa in the [[godswood of Riverrun]], attempting to stick his tongue into their mouths. Catelyn stopped Petyr, but Lysa both allowed and enjoyed it.{{Ref\|AGOT\|71}}		As the children grew older, Petyr fell in love with Catelyn,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} who was several years his elder. Catelyn did not reciprocate Petyr's feelings, loving him as a brother instead.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}} Catelyn's younger sister, Lysa, on the other hand, fell in love with Petyr.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}} Petyr would play at kissing with both Catelyn and Lysa in the [[godswood of Riverrun]], attempting to stick his tongue into their mouths. Catelyn stopped Petyr, but Lysa both allowed and enjoyed it.{{Ref\|AGOT\|71}}

	When Lords [[House Bracken\|Bracken]] and [[House Blackwood\|Blackwood]] were at Riverrun to settle a feud with Lord Tully's help, Catelyn and Petyr danced six dances. However, when he tried to kiss her, she pushed him away and laughed at him. Petyr, wounded by the rejection, got drunk, passed out at the table, and was brought to his bed by Brynden Tully. Lysa snuck in after him, and gave Petyr her [[maiden]]head that night. Still drunk, Petyr believed he was having sex with Catelyn, and he called Lysa "Cat" and told her he loved her before falling asleep.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{refn\|group="N"\|The app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' provides a different time frame, stating that Lysa and Petyr had sex on the night Catelyn's betrothal to [[Brandon Stark]] was announced.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} However, it seems unlikely, as Catelyn was 12 at that time, and thus Lysa and Petyr would have been only 10 and 9.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Catelyn Tully}}}}		When Lords [[House Bracken\|Bracken]] and [[House Blackwood\|Blackwood]] were at Riverrun to settle a feud with Lord Tully's help, Catelyn and Petyr danced six dances. However, when he tried to kiss her, she pushed him away and laughed at him. Petyr, wounded by the rejection, got drunk, passed out at the table, and was brought to his bed by Brynden Tully. Lysa snuck in after him, and gave Petyr her [[maiden]]head that night. Still drunk, Petyr believed he was having sex with Catelyn, and he called Lysa "Cat" and told her he loved her before falling asleep.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{refn\|group="N"\|The app ''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]'' provides a different time frame, stating that Lysa and Petyr had sex on the night Catelyn's betrothal to [[Brandon Stark]] was announced.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} However, it seems unlikely and inaccurate, as Catelyn was 12 at that time, and thus Lysa and Petyr would have been only 10 and 9.{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Catelyn Tully}}}}

	In {{Date\|282}}, when the date of Catelyn's [[wedding]] was announced,{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr, scarcely fifteen years old, challenged the twenty-year-old Brandon Stark to a duel for her hand.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} Petyr arrived with only a helm, breastplate and mail, leading to Brandon taking off most of his own armor. Petyr asked Catelyn for her favor to wear, but she refused, giving it to Brandon instead.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} Catelyn begged Brandon not to kill Petyr, to which he agreed. While Brandon offered Petyr multiple chances to yield, Petyr refused to give up. In the end, Petyr was staggering and bleeding from a dozen wounds, when Brandon ended the battle with a backhand cut so brutal Catelyn was convinced it was mortal.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}		In {{Date\|282}}, when the date of Catelyn's [[wedding]] was announced,{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} Petyr, scarcely fifteen years old, challenged the twenty-year-old Brandon Stark to a duel for her hand.{{Ref\|AGOT\|18}} Petyr arrived with only a helm, breastplate and mail, leading to Brandon taking off most of his own armor. Petyr asked Catelyn for her favor to wear, but she refused, giving it to Brandon instead.{{Ref\|ASOS\|80}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} Catelyn begged Brandon not to kill Petyr, to which he agreed. While Brandon offered Petyr multiple chances to yield, Petyr refused to give up. In the end, Petyr was staggering and bleeding from a dozen wounds, when Brandon ended the battle with a backhand cut so brutal Catelyn was convinced it was mortal.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}

	Petyr was given a fortnight to recover at Riverrun, during which time Lysa helped care for him. Catelyn did not go to see him, and Petyr refused to see Edmure, who had served as Brandon's squire during the duel.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|45}} During this fortnight, Petyr slept with Lysa again.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He would later claim to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters, due to his belief that his first encounter with Lysa had actually been with Catelyn.{{Ref\|AGOT\|31}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}<ref~~>[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/~~SSM~~/Entry/~~1172 ~~Comments and Questions (June 21, 2001)]</ref>~~		Petyr was given a fortnight to recover at Riverrun, during which time Lysa helped care for him. Catelyn did not go to see him, and Petyr refused to see Edmure, who had served as Brandon's squire during the duel.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|45}} During this fortnight, Petyr slept with Lysa again.{{Ref\|AWOIAF\|Petyr Baelish}} He would later claim to have taken the maidenhood of both Tully sisters, due to his belief that his first encounter with Lysa had actually been with Catelyn.{{Ref\|AGOT\|31}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|17}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{ref\|SSM\|1172}}

	When the fortnight had passed and Petyr was strong enough, Lord Hoster sent Petyr away from Riverrun. Catelyn did not say goodbye to him.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} However, Lysa had become pregnant with Petyr's child as a result of their second sexual encounter. After Petyr had been sent away, Lysa revealed her pregnancy to her father, hoping he would relent and allow Lysa and Petyr to marry. Instead, Hoster, who had believed Petyr to be too lowborn,{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}} forced Lysa to drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy.{{Ref\|ASOS\|2}}		When the fortnight had passed and Petyr was strong enough, Lord Hoster sent Petyr away from Riverrun. Catelyn did not say goodbye to him.{{Ref\|AGOT\|40}} However, Lysa had become pregnant with Petyr's child as a result of their second sexual encounter. After Petyr had been sent away, Lysa revealed her pregnancy to her father, hoping he would relent and allow Lysa and Petyr to marry. Instead, Hoster, who had believed Petyr to be too lowborn,{{Ref\|ASOS\|68}} forced Lysa to drink [[moon tea]] to abort the pregnancy.{{Ref\|ASOS\|2}}