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'''The Great Spring Sickness''' was a plague epidemic that followed the Great Spring of {{Date|209}}, killing tens of thousands in the [[Seven Kingdoms]].
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The '''Great Spring Sickness''' was a plague epidemic which took place in {{Date|209}} and {{Date|210}}, killing tens of thousands in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. Victims are said to have "died in the spring".{{ref|TMK}}
  
==The Sickness==
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==History==
The plague killed tens of thousands in the [[Seven Kingdoms]]{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 112 of 73-152}} with the major cities affected the most; it was bad in [[Lannisport]], worse in [[Oldtown]], but worst of all in [[King's Landing]], where four in ten succumbed to it.{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}} A strong man could wake up healthy in the morning and die by the evening, so swiftly did the plague strike.{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 114 of 73-152}} [[Dorne]] and [[the Vale of Arryn]] did not suffer from the Great Spring Sickness, as they closed off their access roads and their ports to all travelers.<ref name=tSSp121>[[The Sworn Sword]], Graphic Novel, p.121</ref>{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}}
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The plague killed tens of thousands in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] with the major cities affected the most; it was bad in [[Lannisport]], worse in [[Oldtown]], but worst of all in [[King's Landing]], where four in ten succumbed to it. A strong man could wake up healthy in the morning and die by the evening, so swiftly did the plague strike.{{Ref|TSS}}  
  
The plague did not care for status and killed people high-born or low, including King [[Daeron II|Daeron the Good]],{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 93 of 73-152}}{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 112 of 73-152}}{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}}{{Ref|TMK|''Warriors 1'', ISBN-13 978-0-7653-6026-7, page 294 of 251-394}} his last [[Hand of the King]]{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}} and his two most immediate heirs, Princes [[Valarr Targaryen|Valarr]]{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 96 of 73-152}}{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}} and [[Matarys Targaryen|Matarys]],{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 112 of 73-152}}{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}}{{Ref|TMK|''Warriors 1'', ISBN-13 978-0-7653-6026-7, page 294 of 251-394}} as well as the [[High Septon]],{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}} a third of the [[Most Devout]],{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}} and nearly all of the [[Silent Sisters]] in King's Landing.{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}} Lord [[Brynden Rivers]], the [[Hand of the King]] to Daeron's successor [[Aerys I Targaryen]], ordered the many bodies be brought to the Dragonpit and burned by the [[Alchemists' Guild|pyromancers]]. The light of their wildfire pyres could be seen as a glow throughout the city during the night.{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}}<ref name=tSSp121 /> Others known to have died of the Sickness were the last husband of Lady [[Rohanne Webber]],{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 112 of 73-152}} Lord [[Damon Lannister]]{{Ref|TMK|''Warriors 1'', ISBN-13 978-0-7653-6026-7, page 294 of 251-394}} and the heir and eldest son of Lord Bracken.{{Ref|TSS|''Legends II'', ISBN 978-0345456441, page 115 of 73-152}}
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[[Dorne]] and the [[Vale of Arryn]] did not suffer from the Great Spring Sickness, as they closed off their access roads and their ports to all travellers.{{Ref|TSS}} Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] and his squire, Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]], were in Dorne for the duration of the plague so were unaffected by it.{{Ref|TSS}}
  
==References and Sources==
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The plague killed people nobles and [[smallfolk]], including King [[Daeron II Targaryen]] and his two most immediate heirs, Princes [[Valarr Targaryen|Valarr]] and [[Matarys Targaryen|Matarys]], as well as the [[High Septon]], a third of the [[Most Devout]], nearly all of the [[silent sisters]] in King's Landing,{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TMK}} and possibly Daeron's [[Hand of the King]]<ref>It is unknown whether "...sweet Matarys and Valarr, the Hand." indicates that Valarr was Hand, or that Matarys, Valarr, and an unnamed Hand of the King died during the Spring Sickness.</ref> Ser [[Rolland Uffering]], the fourth husband of Lady [[Rohanne Webber]], died in the spring,{{Ref|TSS}} as did the youngest son of Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]].{{ref|TMK}} Other notable victims include the heir and eldest son of Lord [[House Bracken|Bracken]],{{Ref|TSS}} and in {{Date|210}},{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} Lord [[Damon Lannister (lord)|Damon Lannister]].{{Ref|TMK}}
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Lord [[Brynden Rivers]], the [[Hand of the King]] to Daeron's successor [[Aerys I Targaryen]], ordered the many bodies be brought to the [[Dragonpit]] and burned by the [[Alchemists' Guild|pyromancers]]. The light of their [[wildfire]] pyres could be seen as a dark green glow throughout King's Landing during the night.{{Ref|TSS}} A quarter of the city burned to the ground.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
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Many hostages of the [[Iron Throne]], taken from [[Daemon I Blackfyre]]'s supporters in the aftermath of the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]], died in the spring. With these kinsmen of their supporters already dead, Lord [[Gormon Peake]] and [[Daemon II Blackfyre]] felt more comfortable attempting the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{ref|TMK}}{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}}
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==Quotes==
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{{Quote|... oh, it was a dreadful time. By the end, half [[King's Landing|the city]] was praying to the [[Stranger (the Seven)|Stranger]].{{Ref|TSS}}|[[Sefton Staunton|Sefton]] to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
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{{quote|The drought wasn't [[Brynden Rivers|Lord Bloodraven's]] fault, nor the Great Spring Sickness either.{{ref|TMK}}|[[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] to [[Duncan the Tall]]}}
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Revision as of 19:52, 6 February 2019

The Great Spring Sickness was a plague epidemic which took place in 209 AC and 210 AC, killing tens of thousands in the Seven Kingdoms. Victims are said to have "died in the spring".[1]

History

The plague killed tens of thousands in the Seven Kingdoms with the major cities affected the most; it was bad in Lannisport, worse in Oldtown, but worst of all in King's Landing, where four in ten succumbed to it. A strong man could wake up healthy in the morning and die by the evening, so swiftly did the plague strike.[2]

Dorne and the Vale of Arryn did not suffer from the Great Spring Sickness, as they closed off their access roads and their ports to all travellers.[2] Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Prince Aegon Targaryen, were in Dorne for the duration of the plague so were unaffected by it.[2]

The plague killed people nobles and smallfolk, including King Daeron II Targaryen and his two most immediate heirs, Princes Valarr and Matarys, as well as the High Septon, a third of the Most Devout, nearly all of the silent sisters in King's Landing,[2][1] and possibly Daeron's Hand of the King[3] Ser Rolland Uffering, the fourth husband of Lady Rohanne Webber, died in the spring,[2] as did the youngest son of Lord Ambrose Butterwell.[1] Other notable victims include the heir and eldest son of Lord Bracken,[2] and in 210 AC,[4] Lord Damon Lannister.[1]

Lord Brynden Rivers, the Hand of the King to Daeron's successor Aerys I Targaryen, ordered the many bodies be brought to the Dragonpit and burned by the pyromancers. The light of their wildfire pyres could be seen as a dark green glow throughout King's Landing during the night.[2] A quarter of the city burned to the ground.[5]

Many hostages of the Iron Throne, taken from Daemon I Blackfyre's supporters in the aftermath of the First Blackfyre Rebellion, died in the spring. With these kinsmen of their supporters already dead, Lord Gormon Peake and Daemon II Blackfyre felt more comfortable attempting the Second Blackfyre Rebellion.[1][6]

Quotes

... oh, it was a dreadful time. By the end, half the city was praying to the Stranger.[2]

The drought wasn't Lord Bloodraven's fault, nor the Great Spring Sickness either.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 The Mystery Knight.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 The Sworn Sword.
  3. It is unknown whether "...sweet Matarys and Valarr, the Hand." indicates that Valarr was Hand, or that Matarys, Valarr, and an unnamed Hand of the King died during the Spring Sickness.
  4. The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons.
  5. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II.
  6. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.