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The isle’s septry stands upon the Quiet Isle, half a mile from the shore, where the wide mouth of the [[Trident]] widens further still to kiss the [[Bay of Crabs]]. When the tide goes out it goes out swiftly, the receding water leaves behind a board expanse of glistening brown mudfalts dotted by tidal pools that glitter like golden coins in the afternoon sun. Even from the other side of the shore [[Brienne]] notices that the Quiet Isle’s prosperity is apparent. | The isle’s septry stands upon the Quiet Isle, half a mile from the shore, where the wide mouth of the [[Trident]] widens further still to kiss the [[Bay of Crabs]]. When the tide goes out it goes out swiftly, the receding water leaves behind a board expanse of glistening brown mudfalts dotted by tidal pools that glitter like golden coins in the afternoon sun. Even from the other side of the shore [[Brienne]] notices that the Quiet Isle’s prosperity is apparent. | ||
− | The Quiet Isle’s slopes are covered with terraced fields, with fishponds down below and a windmill above | + | The Quiet Isle’s slopes are covered with terraced fields, with fishponds down below and a windmill above. Sheep graze on the hillside and storks wade in the shallow waters around the ferry landing. There is a whitewashed stable with a thatched roof. |
The top of the hill has a low wall of unmortared stone encircling a cluster of buildings and a windmill. | The top of the hill has a low wall of unmortared stone encircling a cluster of buildings and a windmill. | ||
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Only the [[Elder Brother]] and his proctors are permitted to speak on the island and the proctors only one day in seven. A vow of silence is an act of contrition, a sacrifice by which they prove their devotion to the Seven above. The brothers are allowed to break their silence when confessing – it is hard to speak of sin with signs and nods. Septon [[Meribald]] takes confession when he visits the isle. | Only the [[Elder Brother]] and his proctors are permitted to speak on the island and the proctors only one day in seven. A vow of silence is an act of contrition, a sacrifice by which they prove their devotion to the Seven above. The brothers are allowed to break their silence when confessing – it is hard to speak of sin with signs and nods. Septon [[Meribald]] takes confession when he visits the isle. | ||
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The Hermit's Hole is a cave is located in the side of a hill with a wooden door at its entrance. It is the original residence of the first holy man to live on the Quiet Isle roughly 2,000 years before the events of [[A Song of Ice and Fire]]. Currently [[Elder Brother]] occupies the cave. | The Hermit's Hole is a cave is located in the side of a hill with a wooden door at its entrance. It is the original residence of the first holy man to live on the Quiet Isle roughly 2,000 years before the events of [[A Song of Ice and Fire]]. Currently [[Elder Brother]] occupies the cave. | ||
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Although women do not live on the Quiet Isle they are allowed on the Quiet Isle. There are some modest cottages set aside for the women who visit the isle, be they noble ladies or common village girls. The cottages are not often used but the brothers keep them clean and dry. On the Quiet Isle men and women do not sleep beneath the same roof unless they are wed. | Although women do not live on the Quiet Isle they are allowed on the Quiet Isle. There are some modest cottages set aside for the women who visit the isle, be they noble ladies or common village girls. The cottages are not often used but the brothers keep them clean and dry. On the Quiet Isle men and women do not sleep beneath the same roof unless they are wed. | ||
− | + | Where the river meets the bay, the currents and tides wrestle cause many strange things to wash up on the Quiet Isle. Driftwood is the most common, but the brothers have found also silver cups, iron pots, sacks of wool and bolts of silk, helms, swords and rubies. So far six rubies have been found; the brothers are waiting for the seventh. Not all the rivers gifts are pleasant, as dead bodies often wash up as well. Drowned cows, drowned deer, dead pigs swollen up to half the size of horses and the corpses of Rivermen, Westermen and Northmen. | |
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==Known Penitent Brothers of the Quiet Isle== | ==Known Penitent Brothers of the Quiet Isle== | ||
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===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
[[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], Septon [[Meribald]], [[Podrick Payne]] and Ser [[Hyle Hunt]] visit the island. There they speak with the [[Elder Brother]] and have a discussion on the war and what happened at Saltpans. After the others leave, the Elder Brother and Brienne discuss Brienne's mission and why she has to find [[Sansa Stark]].{{ref|AFFC|31}} | [[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], Septon [[Meribald]], [[Podrick Payne]] and Ser [[Hyle Hunt]] visit the island. There they speak with the [[Elder Brother]] and have a discussion on the war and what happened at Saltpans. After the others leave, the Elder Brother and Brienne discuss Brienne's mission and why she has to find [[Sansa Stark]].{{ref|AFFC|31}} | ||
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==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== |
Revision as of 21:16, 13 July 2013
The Quiet Isle is an upthrust island that sits at the mouth of the river Trident where it flows into the Bay of Crabs. It is a refuge for those sworn to the Faith of the Seven.[1] The isle lies across the river to the south of Saltpans. Thick mudflats surround the island when the tide goes out. When the tide is in the brothers use a ferry to get to the mainland. Thus far the latest war has not come to the Quiet Isle. Septon Meribald, Brienne of Tarth and her companions visit the island during her quest to find Sansa Stark.
Contents
Island Refuge
Those who dwell on the Quiet Isle are male penitents. They seek to atone for their sins through contemplation, prayer, and silence. They are allowed to break silence when confessing. The brothers on the isle wear brown-and-dun robes, with wide bell sleeves and pointed cowls. Many brothers wind lengths of wool about the lower halves of their faces as well, so that all that can be seen of them are their eyes.
Elder Brother keeps the worst of the tidings from outside to himself, so as not to disturb the tranquility of the septry. Many of the brothers came to the isle to escape the horrors of the world, not to dwell upon them.
About
The isle’s septry stands upon the Quiet Isle, half a mile from the shore, where the wide mouth of the Trident widens further still to kiss the Bay of Crabs. When the tide goes out it goes out swiftly, the receding water leaves behind a board expanse of glistening brown mudfalts dotted by tidal pools that glitter like golden coins in the afternoon sun. Even from the other side of the shore Brienne notices that the Quiet Isle’s prosperity is apparent.
The Quiet Isle’s slopes are covered with terraced fields, with fishponds down below and a windmill above. Sheep graze on the hillside and storks wade in the shallow waters around the ferry landing. There is a whitewashed stable with a thatched roof.
The top of the hill has a low wall of unmortared stone encircling a cluster of buildings and a windmill. The wooden sept has leaded glass windows and wide doors carved with the likenesses of the Mother and Father and a seven-sided steeple.[1]
Only the Elder Brother and his proctors are permitted to speak on the island and the proctors only one day in seven. A vow of silence is an act of contrition, a sacrifice by which they prove their devotion to the Seven above. The brothers are allowed to break their silence when confessing – it is hard to speak of sin with signs and nods. Septon Meribald takes confession when he visits the isle.
To get to the island from the mainland by foot a visitor must cross the mudflats when the tide is out. Supposedly, Only the faithful may cross safely. The wicked are swallowed by the quicksands, or drowned when the tide comes rushing in.
The Hermit's Hole is a cave is located in the side of a hill with a wooden door at its entrance. It is the original residence of the first holy man to live on the Quiet Isle roughly 2,000 years before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire. Currently Elder Brother occupies the cave.
Although women do not live on the Quiet Isle they are allowed on the Quiet Isle. There are some modest cottages set aside for the women who visit the isle, be they noble ladies or common village girls. The cottages are not often used but the brothers keep them clean and dry. On the Quiet Isle men and women do not sleep beneath the same roof unless they are wed.
Where the river meets the bay, the currents and tides wrestle cause many strange things to wash up on the Quiet Isle. Driftwood is the most common, but the brothers have found also silver cups, iron pots, sacks of wool and bolts of silk, helms, swords and rubies. So far six rubies have been found; the brothers are waiting for the seventh. Not all the rivers gifts are pleasant, as dead bodies often wash up as well. Drowned cows, drowned deer, dead pigs swollen up to half the size of horses and the corpses of Rivermen, Westermen and Northmen.
The brothers provide themselves with their own food and appear to be quite self-sufficient in that regard. Bread, fresh churned butter, honey, a thick stew of crabs are served when Brienne is there.
Known Penitent Brothers of the Quiet Isle
- Elder Brother
- Brother Narbert
- Brother Gillam
- Brother Rawney
- {Brother Clement}
- The gravedigger
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Brienne, Septon Meribald, Podrick Payne and Ser Hyle Hunt visit the island. There they speak with the Elder Brother and have a discussion on the war and what happened at Saltpans. After the others leave, the Elder Brother and Brienne discuss Brienne's mission and why she has to find Sansa Stark.[1]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 31, Brienne VI.