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A '''wizard''' is a man said to have strange powers through [[magic]].{{ | A '''wizard''' is a man said to have strange powers through [[magic]].{{Ref|AGOT|32}}{{Ref|ASOS|11}} A [[hedge wizard]] is a healer and merchant who claims some knowledge of magic. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Wizards are viewed skeptically by some [[Westeros]]i.{{ | Wizards are viewed skeptically by some [[Westeros]]i.{{Ref|AGOT|32}} In the stories of [[Old Nan]], wizards are associated with long white beards and tall pointed hats speckled with stars.{{Ref|AGOT|32}} | ||
Images of wizards are on some of the coins draped around the neck of [[Vargo Hoat]].{{ | Images of wizards are on some of the [[Currency|coins]] draped around the neck of [[Vargo Hoat]].{{Ref|ASOS|21}} | ||
Wizards study in [[Asshai]], where no knowledge is forbidden.{{ | Wizards study in [[Asshai]], where no knowledge is forbidden.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Asshai-by-the-Shadow}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Wizards were active in the [[Golden Empire of Yi Ti]].{{ | Wizards were active in the [[Golden Empire of Yi Ti]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti}} | ||
[[Valyria]]n wizards are said to have shaped stone with fire and [[magic]].{{ | [[Valyria]]n wizards are said to have shaped stone with fire and [[magic]].{{Ref|ASOS|54}} [[Rhoynar|Rhoynish]] water wizards fought against the [[dragonlords]] during the [[Rhoynish Wars]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}} | ||
Wizards, [[alchemists]], and sorcerers were among the wise men and scholars gathered by [[Peremore Hightower]].{{ | Wizards, [[alchemists]], and sorcerers were among the wise men and scholars gathered by [[Peremore Hightower]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Oldtown}} | ||
In tales of Ser [[Clarence Crabb]], the heads of wizards were brought by the knight to the [[Whispers]].{{ | In tales of Ser [[Clarence Crabb]], the heads of wizards were brought by the knight to the [[Whispers]].{{Ref|AFFC|14}} | ||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ||
While in the [[House of the Undying]], [[Daenerys Targaryen]] sees a splendor of sumptuously-dressed wizards in a hall.{{ | While in the [[House of the Undying]], [[Daenerys Targaryen]] sees a splendor of sumptuously-dressed wizards in a hall.{{Ref|ACOK|48}} | ||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
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===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
[[Ironborn]] refers to the [[warlocks]] in the company of [[Euron Greyjoy]] as wizards.{{ | [[Ironborn]] refers to the [[warlocks]] in the company of [[Euron Greyjoy]] as wizards.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}{{Ref|AFFC|29}} Euron tells his brother, [[Victarion Greyjoy]], that he slew a [[Myr]]ish wizard who was unable to hatch a [[dragon egg]] for him.{{Ref|AFFC|29}} | ||
===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ||
Ironborn in the [[Iron Fleet]] consider [[Moqorro]] to be a wizard.{{ | Ironborn in the [[Iron Fleet]] consider [[Moqorro]] to be a wizard.{{Ref|ADWD|56}} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{Quote|'''Arya''': What if a wizard was sent to kill [[Eddard Stark|him]]?<br> | {{Quote|'''Arya''': What if a wizard was sent to kill [[Eddard Stark|him]]?<br> | ||
'''Desmond''': Well, as to that, wizards die the same as other men, once you cut their heads off.{{ | '''Desmond''': Well, as to that, wizards die the same as other men, once you cut their heads off.{{Ref|AGOT|32}}|[[Arya Stark]] and [[Desmond]]}} | ||
{{Quote|'''Victarion''': Why do you say [[Moqorro|this man]] is a wizard? I see only a ragged [[red priest]].<br> | {{Quote|'''Victarion''': Why do you say [[Moqorro|this man]] is a wizard? I see only a ragged [[red priest]].<br> | ||
'''Rodrik''': I thought the same, [[Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet|lord Captain]] ... but he knows things.{{ | '''Rodrik''': I thought the same, [[Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet|lord Captain]] ... but he knows things.{{Ref|ADWD|56}}|[[Victarion Greyjoy]] and [[Rodrik Sparr]]}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{ | {{References}} | ||
[[Category:Magic]] | [[Category:Magic]] | ||
[[Category:Occupations]] | [[Category:Occupations]] | ||
Revision as of 10:28, 6 August 2021
A wizard is a man said to have strange powers through magic.[1][2] A hedge wizard is a healer and merchant who claims some knowledge of magic.
Culture
Wizards are viewed skeptically by some Westerosi.[1] In the stories of Old Nan, wizards are associated with long white beards and tall pointed hats speckled with stars.[1]
Images of wizards are on some of the coins draped around the neck of Vargo Hoat.[3]
Wizards study in Asshai, where no knowledge is forbidden.[4]
History
Wizards were active in the Golden Empire of Yi Ti.[5]
Valyrian wizards are said to have shaped stone with fire and magic.[6] Rhoynish water wizards fought against the dragonlords during the Rhoynish Wars.[7]
Wizards, alchemists, and sorcerers were among the wise men and scholars gathered by Peremore Hightower.[8]
In tales of Ser Clarence Crabb, the heads of wizards were brought by the knight to the Whispers.[9]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
While in the House of the Undying, Daenerys Targaryen sees a splendor of sumptuously-dressed wizards in a hall.[10]
A Storm of Swords
The cook at the Inn of the Kneeling Man refers to Thoros of Myr as the red wizard.[2]
A Feast for Crows
Ironborn refers to the warlocks in the company of Euron Greyjoy as wizards.[11][12] Euron tells his brother, Victarion Greyjoy, that he slew a Myrish wizard who was unable to hatch a dragon egg for him.[12]
A Dance with Dragons
Ironborn in the Iron Fleet consider Moqorro to be a wizard.[13]
Quotes
Arya: What if a wizard was sent to kill him?
Desmond: Well, as to that, wizards die the same as other men, once you cut their heads off.[1]—Arya Stark and Desmond
Victarion: Why do you say this man is a wizard? I see only a ragged red priest.
Rodrik: I thought the same, lord Captain ... but he knows things.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 32, Arya III.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 11, Jaime II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 21, Jaime III.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Bones and Beyond: Asshai-by-the-Shadow.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: Oldtown.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 14, Brienne III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 48, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.