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| image_caption  = Ser Addam Marbrand - by Kevin McCoy ©
 
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| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]{{Ref|aGoT|56}}<br>Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]]{{Ref|aSoS|4}}
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| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]{{Ref|aGoT|56}}<br>[[Commander of the City Watch]]{{Ref|aSoS|38}}
 
| Allegiance = [[House Marbrand]]{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}
 
| Allegiance = [[House Marbrand]]{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}
 
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| Culture = [[westermen]]
 
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| Place_of_Birth = [[Ashemark]]{{ref|AWOIAF| Addam Marbrand}}
 
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| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (Appears)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (Appears)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (Appears)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (Appears)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (Mentioned)
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| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appendix)
 
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| Played_by = B.J. Hogg
 
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| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]]
 
| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]]
 
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'''Addam Marbrand''' is a [[knight]] of [[House Marbrand]] and the son and heir of Lord [[Damon Marbrand]] of [[Ashemark]]. At various times he is [[Tywin Lannister]]'s commander of outriders and scouts, and Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]].{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}}{{Ref|aSoS|4}}
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Ser '''Addam Marbrand''' is a [[knight]] of [[House Marbrand]] and the son and heir of Lord [[Damon Marbrand]] of [[Ashemark]]. He is one of the chief knights in the service of [[Tywin Lannister]], Lord of [[Casterly Rock]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}
  
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Addam Marbrand|Images of Addam Marbrand]]''
 
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Addam Marbrand|Images of Addam Marbrand]]''
Addam is rangy, with dark, shoulder-length copper hair.{{ref|AGOT|62}} He is an excellent horseman and swordfighter. He is an able soldier and is described as the sort of man others would willingly follow into battle.{{Ref|aCoK|38}}{{Ref|aSoS|4}}
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Addam is rangy, with dark, shoulder-length copper hair.{{ref|AGOT|62}}{{ref|ACOK|65}}
  
Addam rides a spirited red courser barded. Its bronze-colored trappings match Addam's cloak and are emblazoned with the burning tree of the Marbrands.{{ref|ACOK|38}}
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Gallant{{Ref|ACOK|38}} and charming,{{ref|AFFC|30}} Addam is an excellent horseman and swordfighter.{{ref|ACOK|38}} He is described as a daring commander{{ref|ACOK|38}} whom others would willingly follow into battle.{{Ref|aSoS|4}} Addam is a trusted friend of Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] of the [[Kingsguard]].{{ref|ASOS|71}}
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Addam wears burnished bronzed armor, and the burning tree of the [[House Marbrand|Marbrands]] is etched upon his breastplate.{{ref|AGOT|62}} Addam rides a spirited red courser barded with bronze-colored trappings emblazoned with the burning tree.{{ref|ACOK|38}} He owns cloaks of bronze{{ref|ACOK|38}} and smoke grey.{{ref|AFFC|27}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
During his youth, Addam was a page at [[Casterly Rock]] and a childhood friend of [[Jaime Lannister]].{{Ref|aSoS|72}}
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During his youth, Addam was a page at [[Casterly Rock]] and a childhood friend of Ser [[Jaime Lannister]].{{Ref|aSoS|72}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[House Marbrand]] is one of the principle noble houses sworn to [[House Lannister]] and Ser Addam is one of the chief [[knight]]s in the service of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}} When [[Tyrion Lannister]] is taken captive by [[Catelyn Tully]], Lord Tywin calls his banners and raids the [[Riverlands]]. Addam joins his liege lord in the campaign as the commander of Lord Tywin's cavalry. Addam's outriders raid the area around [[the Twins]] and skirmishs against the soldiers of [[House Frey]] in the opening weeks of the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{Ref|aGoT|59}}
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[[File:Addam Marbrand.jpg|250px|thumb|Addam Marbrand by Roman V. Papsuev © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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When [[Tyrion Lannister]] is taken captive by [[Catelyn Stark]], his father, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], calls his banners and raids the [[riverlands]]. Commanding Tywin's outriders,{{ref|AGOT|59}} Addam reports that Catelyn's son, [[Robb Stark]], is marching a [[north]]ern host down the [[causeway]]. Tywin orders Addam to withdraw and harass the opposing force's flanks while he marches the Lannister host north to engage them.{{Ref|aGoT|56}} Addam's scouts raid the area around the [[Twins]] and skirmish against the soldiers of [[House Frey]] in the opening weeks of war. Catelyn tasks her uncle, Ser [[Brynden Tully]], with preventing Addam's men from learning that Robb is splitting his forces at the Twins.{{Ref|aGoT|59}}
  
Catelyn's son [[Robb Stark]] calls the bannermen of [[House Stark]] and marches an army south. Addam's scouts note the arrival of the Stark army and he sends word to Tywin.{{Ref|aGoT|56}} Tywin ordered Addam to withdraw while harassing the opposing force's flanks while he marches the Lannister host north to engage them.{{Ref|aGoT|56}} Addam's outriders skirmish with Stark pickets under the command of Ser [[Brynden Tully]] along the [[Green Fork]] of the [[Trident]]. Addam pulls his forces back as ordered. Brynden's success in the skirmishes allows the Stark force to split undetected.{{Ref|aGoT|59}} Addam sends words that the Stark force has moved south of the twins and is joined by the Frey levies.{{Ref|aGoT|62}}
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When Addam commands Tywin's right wing at the [[battle on the Green Fork]], his force numbers four thousand mounted men and three quarters of Tywin's knights, amongst them Ser [[Flement Brax]] and men from [[Crakehall]] and [[Cornfield]].{{Ref|aGoT|62}} Following their victory, Addam reports to Tywin the capture of Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]], Ser [[Wylis Manderly]], [[Harrion Karstark]], and four [[House Frey|Freys]], and the death of Lord [[Halys Hornwood]]. The captives admit Robb crossed at the Twins with the majority of his cavalry to retake [[Riverrun]].{{Ref|aGoT|62}}
  
Addam links with Tywin's forces as planned and is given command of the right wing at the [[Battle of the Green Fork]]. His force numbers 4,000 mounted men and three quarters of Tywin's knights, amongst them Ser [[Flement Brax]], [[Crakehall]] men and [[Cornfield]] men.{{Ref|aGoT|62}} The battle is a success for the Lannister force and Addam reports the capture of Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]], Ser [[Wylis Manderly]], [[Harrion Karstark]] and four [[House Frey|Freys]] and the death of Lord [[Halys Hornwood]] to Tywin personally. Tywin asks about Robb himself and Addam admits that his captives have told him that Robb crossed at the Twins with the majority of his cavalry to retake Riverrun.{{Ref|aGoT|62}}
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Tywin holds a council following the defeats of the [[Battle in the Whispering Wood|Whispering Wood]] and the [[Battle of the Camps|Camps]]. Addam counsels against seeking a truce and advises marching on the Stark host. Tywin orders his host to [[Harrenhal]], dispatching Addam's outriders to screen their movements. When Tywin makes Tyrion the acting [[Hand of the King]], Addam is among the alternatives that Tyrion suggests.{{Ref|aGoT|69}}
  
Tywin holds a council of his commanders following the announcement of the defeats of the [[Battle of the Whispering Wood|Whispering Wood]] and the [[Battle of the Camps|Camps]]. Addam chastises Ser [[Harys Swyft]] for speaking the obvious and dismisses as untenable Lord [[Leo Lefford]]'s suggestion that they form a truce and exchange prisoners. Addam says that the Starks' two victories do not mean they have won the war and pushes to fight on. He states his wish to "''try my own steel''" against Robb Stark. Addam counsels against seeking a truce and advises marching on the Stark host.{{Ref|aGoT|69}}
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
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Addam is the first to depart when Tywin's forces leave Harrenhal during the [[War of the Five Kings]], a day ahead of his liege lord. Well-liked by the women of the castle, Addam is considered by [[Weese]] to be Tywin's most daring commander.{{Ref|aCoK|38}} He rides west to join Tywin in an attempt to cross the [[Red Fork]] but is thrown back three times at the [[Battle of the Fords]].{{Ref|aCoK|45}} His crossing prevented, Tywin turns his forces south to [[King's Landing]] when he receives word of an imminent attack by [[Stannis Baratheon]]. Addam distinguishes himself defending the city at the ensuing [[Battle of the Blackwater]] and is recognized by King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{Ref|aCoK|65}}
  
Tywin dismisses his lords bannermen to take counsel from his family. He orders his host to [[Harrenhal]], dispatching Addam's outriders to screen their movements. When Tywin makes Tyrion the acting [[Hand of the King]], Addam is among the alternatives that Tyrion suggests.{{Ref|aGoT|69}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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After the Blackwater, Addam is made [[Commander of the City Watch|Commander]] of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]] by Tywin. Tyrion considers him a shrewd choice despite being an outsider because he is a natural leader. Addam receives an ornate black breastplate and a cloth-of-gold cloak.{{ref|ASOS|4}}
  
===''A Clash of Kings''===
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Addam is concerned about paying the forty-four hundred gold cloaks, but he is not allowed to dismiss any by order of Queen [[Cersei Lannister]]. Tywin is also angry that Addam has not been able to find the missing squire [[Tyrek Lannister]], lost in the [[riot of King's Landing]].{{Ref|aSoS|4}} He later discovers crystals from the crown of the [[High Septon (fat one)|High Septon]], who was killed during the riots. When deserters from the Blackwater return to the barracks, Tywin orders Addam to break their knees to prevent them running again and leave them as beggars as a reminder to others.{{Ref|aSoS|19}}
Addam remains part of Tywin Lannister's forces as commander of the outriders and scouts during their occupation of Harrenhal. He is the first to depart when Tywin's forces leave the castle, a day ahead of his liege lord. Well-liked by the women of the castle, Addam is described as a great horseman and swordfighter and Lord Tywin's most daring commander.{{Ref|aCoK|38}} He rides west to join Lord Tywin in an attempt to retake Riverrun but is thrown back three times at the [[Battle of the Fords]].{{Ref|aCoK|45}} His crossing prevented, Tywin turns his forces south to [[King's Landing]] when he receives word of an imminent attack by [[Stannis Baratheon]]. Addam distinguishes himself defending the city at the ensuing [[Battle of the Blackwater]] and is recognized by King [[Joffrey Baratheon]].{{Ref|aCoK|65}}
 
  
===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Addam attends the wedding of [[Sansa Stark]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]],{{Ref|aSoS|28}} and he is part of the group that accompanies Tyrion to meet the delegation from [[Dorne]] to add more political weight to the Lannister party.{{Ref|aSoS|38}} He gives Joffrey a pair of silver spurs before his royal wedding to [[Margaery Tyrell]] and he cautions the king to be careful with his new [[Valyrian steel]] blade, [[Widow's Wail]].{{ref|ASOS|59}} Addam  provides a guard for the couple after they are wed at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. The knight plans to deliver a toast during their wedding feast in the [[Red Keep]] but Joffrey [[Purple Wedding|dies choking]] before he can do so.{{Ref|aSoS|60}}
After the Battle of the Blackwater, Addam is temporarily made Commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]] by Lord Tywin. Tyrion considers him a shrewd choice despite being an outsider because he is a natural leader. He discusses the difficulties of his position with Tyrion after meeting with Tywin. The Watch numbers 4,400 men after the battle and he is concerned about paying them all, but is not allowed to dismiss any by order of the [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Regent]]. Tywin is angry that Addam has not been able to find the missing squire [[Tyrek Lannister]], lost in the [[Riot of King's Landing]]. Tyrion tells Addam that he is also unable to find him but Addam insists on continuing the search, fearing Tywin's wrath. He is not impressed by [[Bronn]]'s claim that the boy is dead.{{Ref|aSoS|4}} He does discover crystals from the crown of the [[High Septon (Fat One)|High Septon]], who was killed during the riots. When deserters from the Battle of the Blackwater return to the barracks Addam seeks advice from Tywin. He is ordered to break their knees to prevent them running again and leave them as beggars as a reminder to others.{{Ref|aSoS|19}}
 
  
Addam attends the wedding of [[Sansa Stark]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|aSoS|59}} He is part of the group that accompanies Tyrion to meet the delegation from [[Dorne]] to add more political weight to the Lannister party.{{Ref|aSoS|28}} He gives King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] a pair of silver spurs at his [[Purple Wedding|royal wedding]] to [[Margaery Tyrell]]. He cautions Joffrey to be careful with his new [[Valyrian steel]] blade [[Widow's Wail]]. He later provides a guard for the couple during a public appearance at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]]. He plans to deliver a toast during their wedding breakfast but Joffrey dies choking before he can do so.{{Ref|aSoS|59}} Ser Addam's men take Tyrion, [[Podrick Payne|his squire]] and Sansa's maids into custody on suspicion of poisoning Joffrey. He is assigned to search for Sansa Stark when she goes missing after the feast. Ser Addam is responsible for guarding Tyrion while he is brought to trial. He tells Tyrion that Tywin did not send the [[Kingsguard]] because the majority of them will testify against him and he did not think it proper.{{Ref|aSoS|66}} He escorts Tyrion again on the final day of his trial when Tyrion demands trial by combat{{Ref|aSoS|70}}
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Addam's men take Tyrion, his squire [[Podrick Payne]], and Sansa's maids into custody on suspicion of poisoning Joffrey. He is assigned to search for the missing Sansa and is responsible for guarding Tyrion while he is brought to trial. Tywin did not send the [[Kingsguard]] because the majority of them will testify against Tyrion and he did not think it proper.{{Ref|aSoS|66}} Addam escorts Tyrion again on the final day of his trial when Tyrion demands [[trial by combat]].{{Ref|aSoS|70}}
  
When [[Jaime Lannister]] returns to King's Landing he asks Addam to help him practice fighting with his left hand (his right having been cut off by [[Vargo Hoat]]). He selects Addam because of their history and hopes that he can trust him not to reveal his weakness with a sword. He beats Jaime easily, disarming him three times and leaving him battered and bruised.{{Ref|aSoS|72}}
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When Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] returns to King's Landing, he asks Addam to help him practice fighting with his left hand, as [[Vargo Hoat]] had [[Zollo]] cut off Jaime's sword hand.{{ref|ASOS|21}} He selects Addam because of their history and hopes that he can trust him not to reveal his weakness with a sword. Addam bests Jaime easily, disarming him three times and leaving him battered and bruised.{{Ref|aSoS|72}}
  
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ser Addam and the City Watch stand guard during the funeral of [[Tywin Lannister]] after his death at the hands of his son [[Tyrion Lannister]]. Cersei becomes Lady of [[Casterly Rock]] and commands Addam's allegiance. Addam and Jaime collaborate on trying to discover how Tyrion escaped and link him to [[Rugen|a gaoler]] who has gone missing.{{Ref|aFfC|7}} Jaime commands Addam to search the brothels on the Street of Silk but he is unable to find Tyrion.{{Ref|aFfC|8}} Cersei fears that [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen]] will also be poisoned and Jaime tasks Addam with organizing the guarding and tasting of his food.{{Ref|aFfC|12}}
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Ser Addam and the City Watch stand guard during the funeral of [[Tywin Lannister]] after his death at the hands of his son [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]]. Trying to discover how Tyrion escaped, Addam and Jaime link him to [[Rugen]], a missing gaoler,{{Ref|aFfC|7}} but Addam cannot find him in the brothels along the Street of Silk.{{Ref|aFfC|8}} Jaime tasks Addam with organizing the guarding and tasting of King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon's]] food.{{Ref|aFfC|12}} When Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] plans to leave King's Landing to hunt outlaws in the riverlands, Jaime unsuccessfully suggests that Kevan send Addam in his place and remain as the [[Hand of the King]].{{Ref|aFfC|16}} When Jaime is ordered by the Queen Regent, his sister Cersei, to retrieve prisoners at [[Harrenhal]] and resolve the [[siege of Riverrun]], he insists he be accompanied by Addam and Ser [[Ilyn Payne]]. Addam is happy to leave the gold cloaks and again command the outriders.{{Ref|aFfC|27}}
  
When Ser [[Kevan Lannister]] plans to leave the city to hunt outlaws in the Riverlands, Jaime suggests that he send Addam in his place and remain as the [[Hand of the King]]. He reasons that Addam or one of their other chief knights could deal with the outlaws but that none of them would make a good King's Hand.{{Ref|aFfC|16}} Addam tells Jaime that Cersei's advisers are being called the "smallest council" by the people of Flea Bottom.{{Ref|aFfC|27}}
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While dining at [[Hayford]], Addam reports his inability to find [[Tyrek Lannister]], the Lord of [[Hayford]] by marriage to the infant Lady [[Ermesande Hayford]]. Jaime replaces Addam with Ilyn as a sparring partner, preferring the tongueless [[King's Justice]], but Addam does not reveal his friend's secret to others. The outriders are troubled by wolves and one of Addam's men has his horse run off and killed by a pack.{{Ref|aFfC|27}} At Darry, Ser [[Danwell Frey]] reports that wolves attacked his baggage train on his way south from the Twins and Addam commiserates. Addam charms the woman seated next to him during the feast there. When talk turns to the hanging of [[Merrett Frey]] at the hands of outlaws, Addam repeats the rumor that Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] heads a [[brotherhood without banners|group of outlaws]] and cannot be killed.{{Ref|aFfC|30}}
  
Jaime is ordered to go to Harrenhal to retrieve the prisoners held there and then on to [[Riverrun]] to end the siege there by the [[Cersei Lannister|Queen Regent]]. He insists that Ser [[Ilyn Payne]] and Addam accompany him on his mission. Addam is happy to quit his duties as Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing.{{Ref|aFfC|27}}
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When Jaime's group arrives at Riverrun, Ser [[Daven Lannister]] reports several foraging parties have gone missing. Jaime tasks Addam with inspecting the perimeter of their camp.{{Ref|aFfC|33}} During Jaime's unsuccessful parley with Ser [[Brynden Tully]], Brynden the Blackfish insults Jaime as a cripple and suggests that he name Addam as a champion in his place. Participating in Jaime's war council, Addam offers to lead a night raid. Jaime instead negotiates with the captive Lord [[Edmure Tully]].{{Ref|aFfC|38}}
  
Addam commands the outriders as he did for Tywin. When they camp near the castle of [[House Hayford]] Jaime is invited to dinner and has Addam and a dozen others accompany him. Addam reports his inability to find [[Tyrek Lannister]], the Lord of [[Hayford]] by marriage to the infant [[Ermesande Hayford|Lady Ermesande]]. He tells the castellan that the boy was last seen ahorse but only his horse was seen again after the riots. He is troubled by his inability to at least find his body given that the mob let other corpses lie where they fell and no ransom demand was made. Jaime suggests that the rioters realized who they had slain and hid the body to avoid vengeance from Tywin.{{Ref|aFfC|27}}
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After the Blackfish's escape from Riverrun, Addam commands the search to the south of the [[Red Fork]] of the [[Trident]].{{Ref|aFfC|44}}
  
Jaime replaces Addam with Ilyn as a sparring partner, preferring the tongueless knight. He believes Addam realizes that he is practicing with Ilyn but hopes that his other officers do not know of his ineptitude as a swordsman.{{Ref|aFfC|27}}
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==Quotes by Addam==
 
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{{quote|'''Harys''': How could it happen? Ser [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] taken, the siege broken ... [[Battle of the Camps|this is a catastrophe]]!<br>'''Addam''': I am sure we are all grateful to you for pointing out the obvious, Ser Harys.{{ref|AGOT|69}}|[[Harys Swyft]] and Addam}}  
The outriders are troubled by wolves and one of Addam's men has his horse run off an killed by a pack. On reaching Harrenhal Addam's outriders report that the gates are barred. The host enters cautiously and finds the remains of Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]'s force inside. They report mistreating the prisoners (including Ser [[Wylis Manderly]]) but they remain alive. Jaime sends the prisoners to [[Maidenpool]] for transport to [[White Harbor]].{{Ref|aFfC|27}}
 
  
The host leaves Harrenhal for Castle [[Darry]], now under the control of Ser [[Lancel Lannister]]. Addam's scouts report that the land around Darry is being farmed again. At Darry, Ser [[Danwell Frey]] reports that wolves had attacked his baggage train on his way south from the Twins and Addam commiserates. Addam charms the woman seated next to him during the feast there. When talk turns to the death of [[Merrett Frey]] at the hands of outlaws, Addam repeats the rumor that Lord [[Beric Dondarrion]] heads a [[Brotherhood Without Banners|group of outlaws]] and cannot be killed.{{Ref|aFfC|30}}
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{{Quote|Two battles do not make a war. We are far from lost. I should welcome the chance to try my own steel against [[Robb Stark|this Stark boy]].{{Ref|aGoT|69}}|Addam to [[Tyrion Lannister]] after the [[Battle in the Whispering Wood|Whispering Wood]] and the [[Battle of the Camps]]}}
  
From Darry, the host proceeds to Riverrun. Addam's men note find Lannister men-at-arms hung from trees in the lands around Riverrun. Upon their arrival Ser [[Daven Lannister]] reports that he has had several foraging parties go missing. Jaime tasks Addam with inspecting the perimeter of their camp as they set up camp outside Riverrun.{{Ref|aFfC|33}}
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{{quote|'''Addam''': [[siege of Riverrun|Storming the walls]] will be a bloody business. I propose we wait for a moonless night and send a dozen picked men across [[Tumblestone|the river]] in a boat with muffled oars. They can scale the walls with ropes and grapnels, and open the gates from the inside. I will lead them, if the council wishes.<br>'''Walder''': Folly. Ser [[Brynden Tully|Brynden]] is no man to be cozened by such tricks.{{ref|AFFC|38}}|Addam and [[Walder Rivers]]}}
  
During Jaime's parley with Ser [[Brynden Tully]], Brynden insults Jaime as a cripple and suggests that he name Addam as a champion in his place. The parley is unsuccessful and Addam takes part in the war councils during the [[Siege of Riverrun|siege]]. Addam suggests a night raid using rowboats with muffled oars and grapnels to climb the walls in order to open the gates from the inside, volunteering to lead the raid himself. [[Walder Rivers]] believes Brynden will not be fooled by such tactics.{{Ref|aFfC|38}}
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==Quotes about Addam==
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{{quote|Ser Addam Marbrand was a shrewd choice. Like [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]], he was the sort of man other men liked to follow.{{ref|ASOS|4}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
  
After Brynden's escape from Riverrun, Addam commands the search to the south of the [[Red Fork]] of the Trident.{{Ref|aFfC|44}}
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{{quote|Another good man who thinks me a [[kinslayer]].{{ref|ASOS|70}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
  
==Quotes by Addam==
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==Family==
{{Quote|Two battles do not make a war. We are far from lost. I should welcome the chance to try my own steel against [[Robb Stark|this Stark boy]].{{Ref|aGoT|69}}}} - Addam to [[Tyrion Lannister]] after the [[Battle of the Whispering Wood|Whispering Wood]] and the [[Battle of the Camps]]
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==References and notes==
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Ser Addam Marbrand - by Kevin McCoy ©

Titles
Allegiance House Marbrand[3]
Culture westermen
Born Ashemark[4]
Books

Played by B.J. Hogg
TV series Season 1

Ser Addam Marbrand is a knight of House Marbrand and the son and heir of Lord Damon Marbrand of Ashemark. He is one of the chief knights in the service of Tywin Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock.[3]

Appearance and Character

See also: Images of Addam Marbrand

Addam is rangy, with dark, shoulder-length copper hair.[5][6]

Gallant[7] and charming,[8] Addam is an excellent horseman and swordfighter.[7] He is described as a daring commander[7] whom others would willingly follow into battle.[9] Addam is a trusted friend of Ser Jaime Lannister of the Kingsguard.[10]

Addam wears burnished bronzed armor, and the burning tree of the Marbrands is etched upon his breastplate.[5] Addam rides a spirited red courser barded with bronze-colored trappings emblazoned with the burning tree.[7] He owns cloaks of bronze[7] and smoke grey.[11]

History

During his youth, Addam was a page at Casterly Rock and a childhood friend of Ser Jaime Lannister.[12]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Addam Marbrand by Roman V. Papsuev © Fantasy Flight Games

When Tyrion Lannister is taken captive by Catelyn Stark, his father, Lord Tywin Lannister, calls his banners and raids the riverlands. Commanding Tywin's outriders,[13] Addam reports that Catelyn's son, Robb Stark, is marching a northern host down the causeway. Tywin orders Addam to withdraw and harass the opposing force's flanks while he marches the Lannister host north to engage them.[1] Addam's scouts raid the area around the Twins and skirmish against the soldiers of House Frey in the opening weeks of war. Catelyn tasks her uncle, Ser Brynden Tully, with preventing Addam's men from learning that Robb is splitting his forces at the Twins.[13]

When Addam commands Tywin's right wing at the battle on the Green Fork, his force numbers four thousand mounted men and three quarters of Tywin's knights, amongst them Ser Flement Brax and men from Crakehall and Cornfield.[5] Following their victory, Addam reports to Tywin the capture of Lord Medger Cerwyn, Ser Wylis Manderly, Harrion Karstark, and four Freys, and the death of Lord Halys Hornwood. The captives admit Robb crossed at the Twins with the majority of his cavalry to retake Riverrun.[5]

Tywin holds a council following the defeats of the Whispering Wood and the Camps. Addam counsels against seeking a truce and advises marching on the Stark host. Tywin orders his host to Harrenhal, dispatching Addam's outriders to screen their movements. When Tywin makes Tyrion the acting Hand of the King, Addam is among the alternatives that Tyrion suggests.[14]

A Clash of Kings

Addam is the first to depart when Tywin's forces leave Harrenhal during the War of the Five Kings, a day ahead of his liege lord. Well-liked by the women of the castle, Addam is considered by Weese to be Tywin's most daring commander.[7] He rides west to join Tywin in an attempt to cross the Red Fork but is thrown back three times at the Battle of the Fords.[15] His crossing prevented, Tywin turns his forces south to King's Landing when he receives word of an imminent attack by Stannis Baratheon. Addam distinguishes himself defending the city at the ensuing Battle of the Blackwater and is recognized by King Joffrey I Baratheon.[6]

A Storm of Swords

After the Blackwater, Addam is made Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing by Tywin. Tyrion considers him a shrewd choice despite being an outsider because he is a natural leader. Addam receives an ornate black breastplate and a cloth-of-gold cloak.[9]

Addam is concerned about paying the forty-four hundred gold cloaks, but he is not allowed to dismiss any by order of Queen Cersei Lannister. Tywin is also angry that Addam has not been able to find the missing squire Tyrek Lannister, lost in the riot of King's Landing.[9] He later discovers crystals from the crown of the High Septon, who was killed during the riots. When deserters from the Blackwater return to the barracks, Tywin orders Addam to break their knees to prevent them running again and leave them as beggars as a reminder to others.[16]

Addam attends the wedding of Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister,[17] and he is part of the group that accompanies Tyrion to meet the delegation from Dorne to add more political weight to the Lannister party.[2] He gives Joffrey a pair of silver spurs before his royal wedding to Margaery Tyrell and he cautions the king to be careful with his new Valyrian steel blade, Widow's Wail.[18] Addam provides a guard for the couple after they are wed at the Great Sept of Baelor. The knight plans to deliver a toast during their wedding feast in the Red Keep but Joffrey dies choking before he can do so.[19]

Addam's men take Tyrion, his squire Podrick Payne, and Sansa's maids into custody on suspicion of poisoning Joffrey. He is assigned to search for the missing Sansa and is responsible for guarding Tyrion while he is brought to trial. Tywin did not send the Kingsguard because the majority of them will testify against Tyrion and he did not think it proper.[20] Addam escorts Tyrion again on the final day of his trial when Tyrion demands trial by combat.[21]

When Ser Jaime Lannister returns to King's Landing, he asks Addam to help him practice fighting with his left hand, as Vargo Hoat had Zollo cut off Jaime's sword hand.[22] He selects Addam because of their history and hopes that he can trust him not to reveal his weakness with a sword. Addam bests Jaime easily, disarming him three times and leaving him battered and bruised.[12]

A Feast for Crows

Ser Addam and the City Watch stand guard during the funeral of Tywin Lannister after his death at the hands of his son Tyrion. Trying to discover how Tyrion escaped, Addam and Jaime link him to Rugen, a missing gaoler,[23] but Addam cannot find him in the brothels along the Street of Silk.[24] Jaime tasks Addam with organizing the guarding and tasting of King Tommen I Baratheon's food.[25] When Ser Kevan Lannister plans to leave King's Landing to hunt outlaws in the riverlands, Jaime unsuccessfully suggests that Kevan send Addam in his place and remain as the Hand of the King.[26] When Jaime is ordered by the Queen Regent, his sister Cersei, to retrieve prisoners at Harrenhal and resolve the siege of Riverrun, he insists he be accompanied by Addam and Ser Ilyn Payne. Addam is happy to leave the gold cloaks and again command the outriders.[11]

While dining at Hayford, Addam reports his inability to find Tyrek Lannister, the Lord of Hayford by marriage to the infant Lady Ermesande Hayford. Jaime replaces Addam with Ilyn as a sparring partner, preferring the tongueless King's Justice, but Addam does not reveal his friend's secret to others. The outriders are troubled by wolves and one of Addam's men has his horse run off and killed by a pack.[11] At Darry, Ser Danwell Frey reports that wolves attacked his baggage train on his way south from the Twins and Addam commiserates. Addam charms the woman seated next to him during the feast there. When talk turns to the hanging of Merrett Frey at the hands of outlaws, Addam repeats the rumor that Lord Beric Dondarrion heads a group of outlaws and cannot be killed.[8]

When Jaime's group arrives at Riverrun, Ser Daven Lannister reports several foraging parties have gone missing. Jaime tasks Addam with inspecting the perimeter of their camp.[27] During Jaime's unsuccessful parley with Ser Brynden Tully, Brynden the Blackfish insults Jaime as a cripple and suggests that he name Addam as a champion in his place. Participating in Jaime's war council, Addam offers to lead a night raid. Jaime instead negotiates with the captive Lord Edmure Tully.[28]

After the Blackfish's escape from Riverrun, Addam commands the search to the south of the Red Fork of the Trident.[29]

Quotes by Addam

Harys: How could it happen? Ser Jaime taken, the siege broken ... this is a catastrophe!
Addam: I am sure we are all grateful to you for pointing out the obvious, Ser Harys.[14]

Harys Swyft and Addam

Two battles do not make a war. We are far from lost. I should welcome the chance to try my own steel against this Stark boy.[14]

Addam: Storming the walls will be a bloody business. I propose we wait for a moonless night and send a dozen picked men across the river in a boat with muffled oars. They can scale the walls with ropes and grapnels, and open the gates from the inside. I will lead them, if the council wishes.
Walder: Folly. Ser Brynden is no man to be cozened by such tricks.[28]

—Addam and Walder Rivers

Quotes about Addam

Ser Addam Marbrand was a shrewd choice. Like Jaime, he was the sort of man other men liked to follow.[9]

—thoughts of Tyrion Lannister

Another good man who thinks me a kinslayer.[21]

—thoughts of Tyrion Lannister

Family

 
 
 
 
Alyn
 
Unknown
wife
 
Denys
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jeyne
 
Tytos
Lannister
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Damon
 
Unknown
wife
 
Tygett
Lannister
 
Darlessa
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Addam
 
 
 
 
 
Tyrek
Lannister
 
Ermesande
Hayford
 
 


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 56, Tyrion VII.
  2. 2.0 2.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
  3. 3.0 3.1 A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
  4. George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Addam Marbrand.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 62, Tyrion VIII.
  6. 6.0 6.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 65, Sansa VIII.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 38, Arya VIII.
  8. 8.0 8.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 30, Jaime IV.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 4, Tyrion I.
  10. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys VI.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 27, Jaime III.
  12. 12.0 12.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 72, Jaime IX.
  13. 13.0 13.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 59, Catelyn IX.
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 69, Tyrion IX.
  15. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 45, Catelyn VI.
  16. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
  17. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 28, Sansa III.
  18. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 59, Sansa IV.
  19. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
  20. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
  21. 21.0 21.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 70, Tyrion X.
  22. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 21, Jaime III.
  23. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 7, Cersei II.
  24. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 8, Jaime I.
  25. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 12, Cersei III.
  26. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
  27. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
  28. 28.0 28.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 38, Jaime VI.
  29. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 44, Jaime VII.

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