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'''Syrio Forel''' is a [[Bravos|bravo]] from [[Braavos]], a master fencer and former [[First Sword of Braavos]].{{ref|agot|50}} In the [[Game of Thrones | '''Syrio Forel''' is a [[Bravos|bravo]] from [[Braavos]], a master fencer and former [[First Sword of Braavos]].{{ref|agot|50}} In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is played by Miltos Yeromelou.<ref>[http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/cast-and-crew.html/eNrjcmbOYC5kzlfPz0lxzEvMqSzJTA5ITE-1S8xN1SzLTEnNh4k65+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmcjIysgEhAGCyFzg= HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew]</ref> | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Syrio Forel|Images of Syrio Forel]]'' | :''See also: [[:Category:Images of Syrio Forel|Images of Syrio Forel]]'' | ||
Syrio is a slight, bald man with a beak of a nose.{{Ref|aGoT|22}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The day the old First Sword died, the [[Sealord | The day the old First Sword died, the [[Sealord]] of [[Braavos]] sent for Syrio. Syrio, upon entering the Sealord's presence, was asked what was special about the cat, claimed to be from a far off land, seated on the Sealord's lap. Syrio answered him truthfully, telling him that he has seen tomcats like him a thousand times in the alleys of Braavos. Because he saw the reality of what the cat was, common not special and male not female, he was named First Sword.{{Ref|aGoT|50}} | ||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Game of Thrones''=== | ===''A Game of Thrones''=== | ||
[[Eddard Stark]] | [[Eddard Stark]] hires Syrio to teach [[Arya Stark]] how to use her sword, [[Needle]], believing the slender blade would suit the [[Braavos]]i [[water dancer]] style. Syrio trains Arya using wooden swords filled with lead. He also mentors her on how to move and think like a warrior: to be perceptive, move with grace, and command her fear.{{Ref|aGoT|22}} Syrio teaches Arya to see with her ears, nose, and skin, and he covers her eyes with a black cloth over her eyes and has her do spins and backflips.{{Ref|aGoT|30}} | ||
After | After [[the Hand's tourney]], Eddard and his household are at the feast. His daughters are finally being cordial each other, and [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] asks Arya how her dancing has gone. Arya happily tells her she is sore all over, and shows her a nasty bruise on her leg. Sansa states that she must be a terrible dancer. Later, while Sansa is busy, Eddard exams the Arya’s bruise himself while she is standing on one leg—she is getting better at that. He asks if Syrio Forel is being too hard on her, and she replies that Syrio says every hurt is a lesson and every lesson makes you better. Eddard is concerned even though Syrio had come with an excellent reputation, and the Braavosi style suits Arya’s slim blade. Eddard offers to have [[Jory Cassel]] take over her lessons, or maybe find someone else, but Arya emphatically tells Eddard she does not want them, she wants Syrio. Eddard knows that any decent master at arms could give Arya the basics of sword fighting without the blindfolds, cartwheels and hopping around on one leg, but he knows there was no arguing with her. He tells her very well, and to try to be careful.{{Ref|aGoT|30}} | ||
When [[Cersei Lannister]] ordered all Starks in the [[Red Keep]] to be captured or killed, Syrio | When [[Cersei Lannister]] ordered all Starks in the [[Red Keep]] to be captured or killed, Syrio orders Arya to flee while he holds off the Lannister men. With only his wooden practice sword, he defeats or kils five guardsmen and then attacks Ser [[Meryn Trant]] of the [[Kingsguard]]. Syrio rains down ineffective blows onto Meryn's plate armor until his sword is cut in half. Arya flees, obeying Syrio's orders.{{Ref|aGoT|50}} | ||
===''A Feast for Crows''=== | |||
Years later, Arya remembers Syrio's words and lets them guide her actions through difficult situations.{{ref|AFFC|22}} | |||
==Quotes by Syrio== | ==Quotes by Syrio== | ||
{{Quote|Boy, girl, You are a sword, that is all.{{Ref|agot|22}}}} | {{Quote|Boy, girl, You are a sword, that is all.{{Ref|agot|22}}}} | ||
– Syrio | – Syrio to [[Arya Stark]] | ||
{{Quote|My words lied. My eyes and my arm shouted out the truth, but you were not seeing.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | {{Quote|My words lied. My eyes and my arm shouted out the truth, but you were not seeing.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | ||
– Syrio | – Syrio to [[Arya Stark]] | ||
{{Quote|Other men were stronger, faster, younger, why was Syrio Forel the best? I will tell you now. The seeing, the true seeing, that is the heart of it.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | {{Quote|Other men were stronger, faster, younger, why was Syrio Forel the best? I will tell you now. The seeing, the true seeing, that is the heart of it.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | ||
– Syrio | – Syrio to [[Arya Stark]] | ||
{{Quote|The first sword of Braavos does not run.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | {{Quote|The first sword of Braavos does not run.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | ||
– Syrio | – Syrio to [[Arya Stark]] | ||
==Quotes about Syrio== | ==Quotes about Syrio== | ||
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{{Quote|You are quick, for a dancing master.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | {{Quote|You are quick, for a dancing master.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | ||
– [[Meryn Trant]] | – [[Meryn Trant]] to Syrio | ||
{{Quote|Never do what they expect.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | {{Quote|Never do what they expect.{{Ref|agot|50}}}} | ||
- | - thoughts of [[Arya Stark]] | ||
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Characters from Braavos|Forel, Syrio]] | [[Category:Characters from Braavos|Forel, Syrio]] | ||
[[Category:House Stark | [[Category:House Stark retainers]] | ||
[[fr:Syrio Forel]] | [[fr:Syrio Forel]] | ||
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| Allegiance | House Stark |
| Culture | Braavosi |
| Born | Braavos |
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298 AC King's Landing |
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| Played by | Miltos Yeromelou |
| TV series | Season 1 |
Syrio Forel is a bravo from Braavos, a master fencer and former First Sword of Braavos.[1] In the television adaptation Game of Thrones he is played by Miltos Yeromelou.[2]
Appearance
- See also: Images of Syrio Forel
Syrio is a slight, bald man with a beak of a nose.[3]
History
The day the old First Sword died, the Sealord of Braavos sent for Syrio. Syrio, upon entering the Sealord's presence, was asked what was special about the cat, claimed to be from a far off land, seated on the Sealord's lap. Syrio answered him truthfully, telling him that he has seen tomcats like him a thousand times in the alleys of Braavos. Because he saw the reality of what the cat was, common not special and male not female, he was named First Sword.[1]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Eddard Stark hires Syrio to teach Arya Stark how to use her sword, Needle, believing the slender blade would suit the Braavosi water dancer style. Syrio trains Arya using wooden swords filled with lead. He also mentors her on how to move and think like a warrior: to be perceptive, move with grace, and command her fear.[3] Syrio teaches Arya to see with her ears, nose, and skin, and he covers her eyes with a black cloth over her eyes and has her do spins and backflips.[4]
After the Hand's tourney, Eddard and his household are at the feast. His daughters are finally being cordial each other, and Sansa asks Arya how her dancing has gone. Arya happily tells her she is sore all over, and shows her a nasty bruise on her leg. Sansa states that she must be a terrible dancer. Later, while Sansa is busy, Eddard exams the Arya’s bruise himself while she is standing on one leg—she is getting better at that. He asks if Syrio Forel is being too hard on her, and she replies that Syrio says every hurt is a lesson and every lesson makes you better. Eddard is concerned even though Syrio had come with an excellent reputation, and the Braavosi style suits Arya’s slim blade. Eddard offers to have Jory Cassel take over her lessons, or maybe find someone else, but Arya emphatically tells Eddard she does not want them, she wants Syrio. Eddard knows that any decent master at arms could give Arya the basics of sword fighting without the blindfolds, cartwheels and hopping around on one leg, but he knows there was no arguing with her. He tells her very well, and to try to be careful.[4]
When Cersei Lannister ordered all Starks in the Red Keep to be captured or killed, Syrio orders Arya to flee while he holds off the Lannister men. With only his wooden practice sword, he defeats or kils five guardsmen and then attacks Ser Meryn Trant of the Kingsguard. Syrio rains down ineffective blows onto Meryn's plate armor until his sword is cut in half. Arya flees, obeying Syrio's orders.[1]
A Feast for Crows
Years later, Arya remembers Syrio's words and lets them guide her actions through difficult situations.[5]
Quotes by Syrio
Boy, girl, You are a sword, that is all.[3]
– Syrio to Arya Stark
My words lied. My eyes and my arm shouted out the truth, but you were not seeing.[1]
– Syrio to Arya Stark
Other men were stronger, faster, younger, why was Syrio Forel the best? I will tell you now. The seeing, the true seeing, that is the heart of it.[1]
– Syrio to Arya Stark
The first sword of Braavos does not run.[1]
– Syrio to Arya Stark
Quotes about Syrio
Syrio says that every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better.[4]
- Arya Stark to Eddard Stark
You are quick, for a dancing master.[1]
– Meryn Trant to Syrio
Never do what they expect.[1]
- thoughts of Arya Stark
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 50, Arya IV.
- ↑ HBO: Game of Thrones: cast and crew
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 22, Arya II.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 30, Eddard VII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 22, Arya II.
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External Links
- Syrio Forel article on the Game of Thrones wiki.