Rorge

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Rorge
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Aliases
  • The Mad Dog of Saltpans
  • The Hound (II)
Allegiance Brave Companions
Died 300 AL
Inn at the Crossroads
Riverlands
Books

Rorge is a criminal and later becomes a member of the Brave Companions.

Appearance

Rorge is described as squat, bulky, and hairy, with black hair covering most of his body. He is missing his nose.[1]

History

According to semi-canon sources, Rorge ran a dog and bear fighting pit in Flea Bottom. He found Biter as an orphan and raised him ferally to fight dogs in the pit.[2]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

He is taken from the Black Cells and bound for the Wall in Yoren's band alongside Arya Stark, Gendry, Hot Pie, Lommy Greenhands, Jaqen H'ghar, and Biter, among others. Because of their dangerous nature, he, Jaqen H'ghar, and Biter are transported in chains in a wagon with iron bars and kept separate from the others.[3]

When Yoren's band is attacked by Ser Amory Lorch and Yoren is killed, Arya saves Rorge's life, along with Biter and Jaqen H'ghar, by giving them an axe to break free with as the room burns around their wagon.[4] The three join the Brave Companions for a time, under Vargo Hoat. They help Arya free the northmen held captive at Harrenhal, though Rorge and Biter do it reluctantly and only because Jaqen requested their help.[5]

A Storm of Swords

Rorge is present when Ser Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth are captured by the Brave Companions. He along with Zollo attempts to rape Brienne, but the attempt is foiled when Jaime Lannister lies to Vargo Hoat claiming that Tarth is rich in sapphires and Hoat can claim a bigger ransom if Brienne remains a maiden.

A Feast for Crows

After Hoat's death, Rorge, Biter, and some of the remaining Companions travel east to the town of Saltpans where Rorge finds and dons the Hound's helm once worn by Sandor Clegane. He wears the helm whilst brutally sacking Saltpans, which results in Clegane being blamed for the attack. At the Inn at the Crossroads, Rorge duels with and is slain by Brienne of Tarth.[6]

References and Notes

  1. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 21, Jaime
  2. Canadian Signing Tour (Vancouver, January 13, 2006) report So Spake Martin
  3. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 5, Arya
  4. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 19, Arya
  5. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 47, Arya
  6. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 37, Brienne