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===A Clash of Kings=== | ===A Clash of Kings=== | ||
Tyrion | Tyrion tells Pycelle to send letters to Prince [[Doran Martell]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 20|Chapter 20]], Tyrion</ref> He does, but reads them first. He shares the information with [[Cersei Lannister]], who proceeds to use it against Tyrion. He is present when Tyrion gives his terms for peace with the [[North]]. Tyrion later confronts Pycelle in his chambers, where he is found naked in bed with a female servant girl. There and with the help of [[Shagga]] who shaves off Pycelle's signature white beard, Tyrion finds out that Pycelle has betrayed the realm over and over in service to [[House Lannister]]. He failed to stop the poisoning of [[Jon Arryn]], convinced [[Aerys II]] to open the gates to Lannister forces during [[Robert's Rebellion]] and let [[Robert Baratheon|Robert I]] die instead of saving him. Tyrion has him thrown in one of the [[Red Keep#Dungeons|black cells]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 25|Chapter 25]], Tyrion</ref> | ||
===A Storm of Swords=== | ===A Storm of Swords=== | ||
Pycelle | Pycelle is restored to his position by [[Tywin Lannister]] after Tywin learns that the [[Citadel]] was planning on naming a member of [[House Tyrell]] as his replacement. Pycelle with his beard shaved off and weakened from his time in the Black cells appears to be a broken man. He falls asleep during the wedding of [[Joffrey Baratheon]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]] and is unable to take any action to prevent Joffrey's death at the banquet from poison, something that sour [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Cersei's]] opinion of him. | ||
During the trial of [[Tyrion Lannister]] for Joffrey's murder, he | During the trial of [[Tyrion Lannister]] for Joffrey's murder, he is called as a witness for the prosecution to discuss poisons and how Tyrion might have killed the King.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Tyrion</ref> | ||
===A Feast for Crows=== | ===A Feast for Crows=== | ||
Following Joffrey's death the relationship between Pycelle and Queen Cersei as Regent | Following Joffrey's death the relationship between Pycelle and Queen Cersei as Regent becomes more strained. He opposes the naming of [[Qyburn]], a disgraced maester, to the [[small council]]. Cersei blames him for the deplorable state of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]'s corpse.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Cersei</ref> [[Taena of Myr]] casts suspicion on Pycelle when she reports to Queen Cersei that he is found often in the company of Queen [[Margaery Tyrell]].<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 28|Chapter 28]], Cersei</ref>. Pycelle objects to many of Cersei's edicts, such as her refusing to honor the debts the crown owes the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]] and her decision to allow the High Faith to re-arm. After pressure from Cersei, Pycelle admitts to giving [[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]] moon tea, a contraceptive. | ||
This discovery | This discovery is crucial in Cersei's efforts to frame Margaery for adultery and treason, delivering her to the captivity of the [[High Septon]].<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 43|Chapter 43]], Cersei</ref> | ||
Cersei | Cersei considers getting him replaced and Pycelle's future at court looks uncertain. When Cersei is arrested by the Faith however, Pycelle successfully seizes control of the council. He removes [[Osfryd Kettleblack]] as commander of the [[|City Watch|Gold Cloaks]] (so Osfyrd will not be able to use the Watch to try and free Cersei and his brother [[Osney Kettleblack|Osney]], both of whom were prisoners of the Faith) and raises the commander of the Dragongate to command the watch. At the end of '''A Feast of Crows'' [[Qyburn]] states to Cersei that the realm is effectively being ruled by Pycelle and [[Harys Swyft]]. Pycelle also dispatches a message to Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] offering him the [[Regent|regency]]. | ||
===A Dance with Dragons=== | ===A Dance with Dragons=== | ||
Pycelle | Pycelle continues his duty as Grand Maester but is wary of [[Mace Tyrell]] who is wroth with Pycelle over revealing Maergary's requests for moon tea. Pycelle even requests guards from Ser [[Kevan Lannister|Kevan]] out of fear for his personal safety. This fear proves justified, as Pycelle is killed in his chambers by Lord [[Varys]], who removes both him and Kevan Lannister to ensure they cannot intervene to repair the damage Cersei had done to the Iron Throne's position. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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| Title | Grand Maester |
| Born | 215 AC |
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301 AC King's Landing |
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| Played by | Julian Glover |
| TV series | Season 1 | Season 2 |
Grand Maester Pycelle has served the realm for many years. He is the highest-ranking maester and answers only to the king.In the TV series he is played by Julian Glover.
History
Pycelle forged his maester's chain during the reign of Maekar I.[1] He has been the Grand Maester of the Seven Kingdoms for forty years, serving the kings Aegon V, Jaehaerys II, Aerys II, Robert I, Joffrey I and lastly Tommen I. Despite his oath to serve the realm however Pycelle has more loyalty to House Lannister.[1] He convinced King Aerys II to open his gates to Lord Tywin in the waning days of Robert's Rebellion in the hope that Tywin would take the throne, allowed Lord Arryn to die under his care to keep the secret of Queen Cersei's incest and generally promoted the interests of House Lannister on the small council for years.
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Catelyn Tully reports to Eddard Stark that Maester Pycelle was helpless in saving the life of Lord Jon Arryn.[2] Grand Maester Pycelle sits on the small council. When Eddard makes enquires about the death of Jon Arryn, Pycelle points the finger of suspicion on Varys.
After Eddard Stark is injured in a street fight with Ser Jaime Lannister, Pycelle tasks himself with maintaining Eddard's healing.[3] When it was discovered Gregor Clegane had led raids into the riverlands burning several villages, Pycelle tries to delay any action taken against House Lannister. Eddard becomes more and more convinced that Pycelle is the Queen's creature.
Pycelle under Cersei Lannister's direction visits the grief stricken Sansa Stark after her father's death and examines her intrusively before giving her a potion to calm her.
A Clash of Kings
Tyrion tells Pycelle to send letters to Prince Doran Martell.[4] He does, but reads them first. He shares the information with Cersei Lannister, who proceeds to use it against Tyrion. He is present when Tyrion gives his terms for peace with the North. Tyrion later confronts Pycelle in his chambers, where he is found naked in bed with a female servant girl. There and with the help of Shagga who shaves off Pycelle's signature white beard, Tyrion finds out that Pycelle has betrayed the realm over and over in service to House Lannister. He failed to stop the poisoning of Jon Arryn, convinced Aerys II to open the gates to Lannister forces during Robert's Rebellion and let Robert I die instead of saving him. Tyrion has him thrown in one of the black cells.[5]
A Storm of Swords
Pycelle is restored to his position by Tywin Lannister after Tywin learns that the Citadel was planning on naming a member of House Tyrell as his replacement. Pycelle with his beard shaved off and weakened from his time in the Black cells appears to be a broken man. He falls asleep during the wedding of Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell and is unable to take any action to prevent Joffrey's death at the banquet from poison, something that sour Queen Cersei's opinion of him. During the trial of Tyrion Lannister for Joffrey's murder, he is called as a witness for the prosecution to discuss poisons and how Tyrion might have killed the King.[6]
A Feast for Crows
Following Joffrey's death the relationship between Pycelle and Queen Cersei as Regent becomes more strained. He opposes the naming of Qyburn, a disgraced maester, to the small council. Cersei blames him for the deplorable state of Lord Tywin Lannister's corpse.[7] Taena of Myr casts suspicion on Pycelle when she reports to Queen Cersei that he is found often in the company of Queen Margaery Tyrell.[8]. Pycelle objects to many of Cersei's edicts, such as her refusing to honor the debts the crown owes the Iron Bank of Braavos and her decision to allow the High Faith to re-arm. After pressure from Cersei, Pycelle admitts to giving Margaery moon tea, a contraceptive.
This discovery is crucial in Cersei's efforts to frame Margaery for adultery and treason, delivering her to the captivity of the High Septon.[9]
Cersei considers getting him replaced and Pycelle's future at court looks uncertain. When Cersei is arrested by the Faith however, Pycelle successfully seizes control of the council. He removes Osfryd Kettleblack as commander of the [[|City Watch|Gold Cloaks]] (so Osfyrd will not be able to use the Watch to try and free Cersei and his brother Osney, both of whom were prisoners of the Faith) and raises the commander of the Dragongate to command the watch. At the end of 'A Feast of Crows Qyburn states to Cersei that the realm is effectively being ruled by Pycelle and Harys Swyft. Pycelle also dispatches a message to Ser Kevan Lannister offering him the regency.
A Dance with Dragons
Pycelle continues his duty as Grand Maester but is wary of Mace Tyrell who is wroth with Pycelle over revealing Maergary's requests for moon tea. Pycelle even requests guards from Ser Kevan out of fear for his personal safety. This fear proves justified, as Pycelle is killed in his chambers by Lord Varys, who removes both him and Kevan Lannister to ensure they cannot intervene to repair the damage Cersei had done to the Iron Throne's position.
Appearance
He has only sparse hair that runs around his bald, spotted head.[10][11] His maester's chain is two dozen heavy chains wound together that stretches from neck to breast.[12] He has a long, snowy beard that runs down to his chest.[13]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 25, Eddard V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 2, Catelyn
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 45, Eddard
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 25, Tyrion
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 17, Cersei
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 43, Cersei
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 20, Eddard
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 17, Tyrion
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 20, Eddard
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 17, Tyrion
See also the article on Pycella on the Game of Thrones wiki.