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| Character_name = [[File:House Cassel.PNG|50px|left]] Rodrik Cassel [[File:House Cassel.PNG|50px|right]]
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| Character_name = [[File:House Cassel.svg|50px|left]] Rodrik Cassel [[File:House Cassel.svg|50px|right]]
 
| image          = [[File:Rodrik_middle.jpg|300px]]
 
| image          = [[File:Rodrik_middle.jpg|300px]]
 
| image_caption  = fan art by Amok
 
| image_caption  = fan art by Amok
| Alias          = Old Ser Rodrik
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| Alias          = Old Ser Rodrik{{Ref|AGOT|7}}
| Title          = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>Master-at-arms of [[Winterfell]]<br>[[Castellan]] of [[Winterfell]]
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| Title          = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>[[Master-at-arms]] at [[Winterfell]]<br>[[Castellan]] of Winterfell
 
| Allegiance    = [[House Cassel]]<br>[[House Stark]]
 
| Allegiance    = [[House Cassel]]<br>[[House Stark]]
 
| Race          =
 
| Race          =
 
| Culture        = [[Northmen]]
 
| Culture        = [[Northmen]]
| Spouse        =
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| Spouse        = 3 wives
 
| Issue          = [[Beth Cassel]]<br>Daughters
 
| Issue          = [[Beth Cassel]]<br>Daughters
 
| Place_of_Birth =
 
| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth  =
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| Date_of_Birth  = or before {{Date|248}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued3)#Rodrik Cassel|Rodrik Cassel]] calculation.''</ref>
 
| Place_of_Death = [[Battle at Winterfell|Winterfell]]
 
| Place_of_Death = [[Battle at Winterfell|Winterfell]]
 
| Date_of_Death  = {{Date|299}}
 
| Date_of_Death  = {{Date|299}}
 
| Books          = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)
 
| Books          = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)
 
| coat-of-arms  =
 
| coat-of-arms  =
| Played_by      = Ron Donachie ~ [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] - [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br>Fergus Leathem ~ [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]]
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| Played_by      = [[w:Ron Donachie|Ron Donachie]] ~ [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] - [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]]<br>Fergus Leathem ~ [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]]
 
| TV_series      = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]]
 
| TV_series      = [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]]
 
}}
 
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Ser '''Rodrik Cassel''' is a [[knight]] from [[House Cassel]] and a member of the [[House Stark|Stark]] household. He is the uncle of [[Jory Cassel]] and the master-at-arms of [[Winterfell]],{{ref|agot|appendix}} in which capacity he trained [[Robb Stark]], [[Jon Snow]], and [[Theon Greyjoy]] at arms.{{Ref|aGoT|19}}{{Ref|aCoK|66}} In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by Ron Donachie and in a [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] flashback by Fergus Leathem.
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Ser '''Rodrik Cassel''' is a [[knight]] from [[House Cassel]] and a member of the [[House Stark#Household|Stark household]]. He is the uncle of [[Jory Cassel]] and the [[master-at-arms]] of [[Winterfell]],{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} in which capacity he trained [[Robb Stark]], [[Jon Snow]], and [[Theon Greyjoy]] at arms.{{Ref|AGOT|19}}{{Ref|ACOK|66}} In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' he is portrayed by [[w:Ron Donachie|Ron Donachie]] and in a [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] flashback by Fergus Leathem.
  
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Rodrik Cassel|Images of Rodrik Cassel]]''
 
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Rodrik Cassel|Images of Rodrik Cassel]]''
Ser Rodrik is a stout man, broad, with large white whiskers.{{Ref|aGoT|7}} He does not like music.{{Ref|aGoT|28}} He is loyal and courageous.
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Rodrik is a stout man, broad, with large white whiskers.{{Ref|AGOT|7}} He does not like music.{{Ref|AGOT|28}} He is loyal and courageous.{{Ref|ASOS|35}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
[[File:Rodrik Winterfell.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Rodrik Cassel at [[Winterfell]] - by Amok ©]]
 
[[File:Rodrik Winterfell.jpg|thumb|400px|left|Rodrik Cassel at [[Winterfell]] - by Amok ©]]
After the discovery of the [[Valyrian steel]] knife from the attempted assassination of [[Bran Stark]], Rodrik accompanies Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] to [[King's Landing]]. They travel by sea. The voyage is a difficult one for Rodrik, who gets seasick and has to cut his whiskers because they become so soiled from vomit.{{ref|AGOT|18}}
 
  
In King's Landing, Rodrik brings the [[Valyrian steel dagger]] to Ser [[Aron Santagar]], the master-at-arms of the [[Red Keep]], in a vain hope that he might recognize the blade. Afterwards he and Catelyn meet [[Petyr Baelish]], who tells them that the knife that was used in the attempt on Bran was owned by [[Tyrion Lannister]]. After telling Lord [[Eddard Stark]] about the attempt on Bran, the Starks decide that Catelyn should return to Winterfell. On the way back to Winterfell, at the [[inn at the crossroads|crossroads inn]] in the [[riverlands]] they meet [[Tyrion Lannister]], who recognizes Catelyn. Because of what Baelish has told her, Catelyn holds Tyrion responsible for the attack on her son and takes the Imp prisoner.
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After the discovery of the [[Valyrian steel dagger]] from the [[Catspaw|attempted assassination]] of [[Bran Stark]], Rodrik accompanies Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] to [[King's Landing]]. They travel by sea. The voyage is a difficult one for Rodrik, who gets seasick and has to cut his whiskers because they become so soiled from vomit.{{Ref|AGOT|18}}
  
Catelyn takes Tyrion to the [[Vale]] where her sister, [[Lysa Arryn]] resides, in order to confuse her enemies. During the ride through the [[Mountains of the Moon]], they are twice set upon by the [[Vale mountain clans]]. In the first skirmish Rodrik bests the group's champion, but is seriously wounded, suffering a deep gash in his left arm and a spear graze to his neck. He makes it to the [[Bloody Gate]] only by being tied to his saddle. There he is left to recover from his wounds.{{Ref|aGoT|34}} By demanding a [[trial by combat]] that his champion [[Bronn]] wins, Tyrion is able to regain his freedom. Lady Catelyn decides to join Robb at [[Moat Cailin]], and names Ser Rodrik castellan of Winterfell; he returns there via [[White Harbor]].{{ref|AGOT|55}}
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In King's Landing, Rodrik brings the dagger to Ser [[Aron Santagar]], the master-at-arms of the [[Red Keep]], in a vain hope that he might recognize the blade. Afterwards he and Catelyn meet Lord [[Petyr Baelish]], who tells them that the dagger that was used in the attempt on Bran was owned by [[Tyrion Lannister]]. After telling Lord [[Eddard Stark]] about the attempt on Bran, the Starks decide that Catelyn should return to Winterfell. On the way back to Winterfell, at the [[Inn at the crossroads|crossroads inn]] in the [[riverlands]] they meet Tyrion Lannister, who recognizes Catelyn. Because of what Baelish has told her, Catelyn holds Tyrion responsible for the attack on her son and takes the Imp prisoner.
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Catelyn takes Tyrion to the [[Vale]] where her sister, Lady [[Lysa Arryn]] resides, in order to confuse her enemies. During the ride through the [[Mountains of the Moon]], they are twice set upon by the [[Vale mountain clans]]. In the first skirmish Rodrik bests the group's champion, but is seriously wounded, suffering a deep gash in his left arm and a spear graze to his neck. He makes it to the [[Bloody Gate]] only by being tied to his saddle. There he is left to recover from his wounds.{{Ref|AGOT|34}} By demanding a [[trial by combat]] that his champion [[Bronn]] wins, Tyrion is able to regain his freedom. Lady Catelyn decides to join her son [[Robb Stark]] at [[Moat Cailin]], and names Rodrik [[castellan]] of Winterfell; he returns there by boat via [[White Harbor]].{{Ref|AGOT|55}}
  
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
With Robb and Lady Catelyn in the south, Ser Rodrik holds the command of Winterfell together with Maester [[Luwin]].{{Ref|aCoK|28}} He kills [[Reek|a man]] he thinks is [[Ramsay Snow]], the Bastard of Bolton, after the Bastard had taken Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and the [[House Hornwood|Hornwood]] lands.{{Ref|aCoK|35}}
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With Robb and Lady Catelyn in the south, Rodrik holds the command of Winterfell together with [[Maester]] [[Luwin]].{{Ref|ACOK|28}} He kills [[Reek|a man]] he thinks is [[Ramsay Snow]], the Bastard of Bolton, after the Bastard had taken Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and the [[House Hornwood|Hornwood]] lands.{{Ref|ACOK|35}}
  
When the [[ironborn]] attack [[Torrhen's Square]], Ser Rodrik gathers a force to end them, including most of the Winterfell garrison. The ironmen under [[Dagmer|Dagmer Cleftjaw]] let him [[fight at Torrhen's Square|drive their force away]], luring Rodrik further away from the castle. The ironborn under [[Theon Greyjoy]] then attack and [[capture of Winterfell|take Winterfell]].{{Ref|aCoK|46}} Rodrik gathers more forces, marching from [[Castle Cerwyn]] to besiege Winterfell.{{ref|ACOK|55}}{{Ref|aCoK|56}}
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When the [[ironborn]] attack [[Torrhen's Square]], Ser Rodrik gathers a force to end them, including most of the Winterfell garrison. The ironmen under [[Dagmer|Dagmer Cleftjaw]] let him [[Fight at Torrhen's Square|drive their force away]], luring Rodrik further away from the castle. The ironborn under [[Theon Greyjoy]] then attack and [[Capture of Winterfell|take Winterfell]].{{Ref|ACOK|46}} Rodrik gathers more forces, marching from [[Castle Cerwyn]] to besiege Winterfell.{{Ref|ACOK|55}}{{Ref|ACOK|56}}
  
Rodrik parleys with Theon before the gates fo Winterfell, demanding his life and the castle, but Theon threatens to hang his daughter [[Beth Cassel|Beth]] if an attack begins. Before the battle can begin a force of [[House Bolton|Bolton]] men approach the besiegers, apparently to join them in the siege. Ser Rodrik goes to meet them but is slain by Ramsay Snow, along with most of his commanders, in [[battle at Winterfell]].{{Ref|aCoK|66}}
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Rodrik parleys with Theon before the gates of Winterfell, demanding his life and the castle, but Theon threatens to hang his daughter [[Beth Cassel|Beth]] if an attack begins. Before the battle can begin a force of [[House Bolton|Bolton]] men approach the besiegers, apparently to join them in the siege. Rodrik goes to meet them but is slain by Ramsay Snow, along with most of his commanders, in [[battle at Winterfell]].{{Ref|ACOK|66}}
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
 
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{{Quote|'''Bran''': No I won’t. [[Robb Stark|Robb]]'s to marry some [[House Frey|Frey]] girl, you told me so yourself, and [[Walder Frey (son of Jammos)|the]] [[Walder Frey (son of Merrett)|Walders]] say the same. He'll have sons, and they'll be the [[lords of Winterfell]] after him, not me.<br>
{{Quote|'''Bran:''' No I won’t. [[Robb Stark|Robb]]'s to marry some [[House Frey|Frey]] girl, you told me so yourself, and the Walders say the same. He'll have sons, and they'll be the lords of [[Winterfell]] after him, not me.<br>
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'''Rodrik''': It may be so, Bran, but I was wed three times and my wives gave me daughters. Now only [[Beth Cassel|Beth]] remains to me. My brother [[Martyn Cassel|Martyn]] fathered four strong sons, yet only [[Jory Cassel|Jory]] lived to be a man. When he was slain, Martyn's line died with him. When we speak of the morrow nothing is ever certain.{{Ref|ACOK|16}}|Rodrik and [[Bran Stark]]}}
'''Rodrik:''' It may be so, Bran, but I was wed three times and my wives gave me daughters. Now only [[Beth Cassel|Beth]] remains to me. My brother [[Martyn Cassel|Martyn]] fathered four strong sons, yet only [[Jory Cassel|Jory]] lived to be a man. When he was slain, Martyn's line died with him. When we speak of the morrow nothing is ever certain.{{Ref|aCoK|16}}|Rodrik and [[Bran Stark]]}}
 
  
 
==Family==
 
==Family==
Ser Rodrik married three times. His wives gave him daughters but [[Beth Cassel|Beth]] is the only one who survived.{{Ref|aCoK|16}}  
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Ser Rodrik married three times. His wives gave him daughters but [[Beth Cassel|Beth]] is the only one who survived.{{Ref|ACOK|16}}
 
 
 
{{Cassel_tree}}
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 02:32, 5 August 2019

House Cassel.svg
Rodrik Cassel
House Cassel.svg
Rodrik middle.jpg
fan art by Amok

Alias Old Ser Rodrik[1]
Titles
Allegiances
Culture Northmen
Born or before 248 AC[2]
Died 299 AC
Winterfell
Spouse 3 wives
Issue
Books

Played by Ron Donachie ~ Season 1 - Season 2
Fergus Leathem ~ Season 6
TV series Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 6

Ser Rodrik Cassel is a knight from House Cassel and a member of the Stark household. He is the uncle of Jory Cassel and the master-at-arms of Winterfell,[3] in which capacity he trained Robb Stark, Jon Snow, and Theon Greyjoy at arms.[4][5] In the television adaptation Game of Thrones he is portrayed by Ron Donachie and in a Season 6 flashback by Fergus Leathem.

Appearance and Character

See also: Images of Rodrik Cassel

Rodrik is a stout man, broad, with large white whiskers.[1] He does not like music.[6] He is loyal and courageous.[7]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Rodrik Cassel at Winterfell - by Amok ©

After the discovery of the Valyrian steel dagger from the attempted assassination of Bran Stark, Rodrik accompanies Lady Catelyn Stark to King's Landing. They travel by sea. The voyage is a difficult one for Rodrik, who gets seasick and has to cut his whiskers because they become so soiled from vomit.[8]

In King's Landing, Rodrik brings the dagger to Ser Aron Santagar, the master-at-arms of the Red Keep, in a vain hope that he might recognize the blade. Afterwards he and Catelyn meet Lord Petyr Baelish, who tells them that the dagger that was used in the attempt on Bran was owned by Tyrion Lannister. After telling Lord Eddard Stark about the attempt on Bran, the Starks decide that Catelyn should return to Winterfell. On the way back to Winterfell, at the crossroads inn in the riverlands they meet Tyrion Lannister, who recognizes Catelyn. Because of what Baelish has told her, Catelyn holds Tyrion responsible for the attack on her son and takes the Imp prisoner.

Catelyn takes Tyrion to the Vale where her sister, Lady Lysa Arryn resides, in order to confuse her enemies. During the ride through the Mountains of the Moon, they are twice set upon by the Vale mountain clans. In the first skirmish Rodrik bests the group's champion, but is seriously wounded, suffering a deep gash in his left arm and a spear graze to his neck. He makes it to the Bloody Gate only by being tied to his saddle. There he is left to recover from his wounds.[9] By demanding a trial by combat that his champion Bronn wins, Tyrion is able to regain his freedom. Lady Catelyn decides to join her son Robb Stark at Moat Cailin, and names Rodrik castellan of Winterfell; he returns there by boat via White Harbor.[10]

A Clash of Kings

With Robb and Lady Catelyn in the south, Rodrik holds the command of Winterfell together with Maester Luwin.[11] He kills a man he thinks is Ramsay Snow, the Bastard of Bolton, after the Bastard had taken Lady Donella Hornwood and the Hornwood lands.[12]

When the ironborn attack Torrhen's Square, Ser Rodrik gathers a force to end them, including most of the Winterfell garrison. The ironmen under Dagmer Cleftjaw let him drive their force away, luring Rodrik further away from the castle. The ironborn under Theon Greyjoy then attack and take Winterfell.[13] Rodrik gathers more forces, marching from Castle Cerwyn to besiege Winterfell.[14][15]

Rodrik parleys with Theon before the gates of Winterfell, demanding his life and the castle, but Theon threatens to hang his daughter Beth if an attack begins. Before the battle can begin a force of Bolton men approach the besiegers, apparently to join them in the siege. Rodrik goes to meet them but is slain by Ramsay Snow, along with most of his commanders, in battle at Winterfell.[5]

Quotes

Bran: No I won’t. Robb's to marry some Frey girl, you told me so yourself, and the Walders say the same. He'll have sons, and they'll be the lords of Winterfell after him, not me.
Rodrik: It may be so, Bran, but I was wed three times and my wives gave me daughters. Now only Beth remains to me. My brother Martyn fathered four strong sons, yet only Jory lived to be a man. When he was slain, Martyn's line died with him. When we speak of the morrow nothing is ever certain.[16]

—Rodrik and Bran Stark

Family

Ser Rodrik married three times. His wives gave him daughters but Beth is the only one who survived.[16]

 
 
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Martyn
 
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Daughters
 
Beth
 
Three sons
 
Jory
 


References