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The '''strangler''' is a rare [[poison]], which makes the person unable to breathe.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Tyrion</ref> The knowledge of how to make the poison is known to the alchemists of [[Lys]], the [[Faceless Men]] of [[Braavos]] and the [[Maesters]] of the [[Citadel]]. The [[Asshai]]'i have a name for the plant and the Alchemists of Lys a name for the crystal but to the maesters it is known as the strangler.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Prologue|Prologue]]</ref>
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[[File:Natascha Roeoesli Sansa hairnet.jpg|[[Sansa Stark]] examining the silver hairnet after [[Purple Wedding|Joffrey's poisoning]] - art by Natascha Röösli. © Fantasy Flight Games|thumb|400px|right]]
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The '''strangler''' is a rare [[poison]] which makes the victim unable to breathe.{{Ref|aSoS|66}} The knowledge of how to make the poison is known to the [[alchemists of Lys|alchemists]] of [[Lys]], the [[Faceless Men]] of [[Braavos]], and the [[maesters]] of the [[Citadel]] - though it is not something discussed beyond the confines of the order. The [[Asshai]]'i have a name for the plant from which its made, and the alchemists of Lys a name for the crystal, but to the maesters it is known as the strangler. {{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}}
  
==Instruction==
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==Preparation==
The poison is made from plants that are only found on islands in the [[Jade Sea]]. The leaves of the plant are picked and aged, then soaked in a wash of limes, sugar water and rare spices from the [[Summer Islands]]. The leaves are then discarded, but the liquid is kept and thickened with ash and allowed to crystallize. It turns a deep purple color.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Prologue|Prologue]]</ref>
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The process to make the poison is slow and difficult, the necessaries costly and hard to acquire. The poison is made from plants that are only found on islands in the [[Jade Sea]]. The leaves of the plant are picked and aged, then soaked in a wash of limes, sugar water, and rare spices from the [[Summer Islands]]. The leaves are then discarded, but the liquid is kept and thickened with ash and allowed to crystallize. It turns a deep purple color.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}}
  
==Assassinations==
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==Effects==
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Dissolved in wine, the strangler makes the muscle of the victim's throat clench tighter than a fist, shutting down the windpipe. It is said the victim's face turns as purple as the poison crystals.{{Ref|aCoK|Prologue}}
  
* Maester [[Cressen]] attempted to assassinate [[Melisandre]] using the Strangler but she survived after drinking almost the whole poisoned cup of wine. When Cressen drank the remaining half a swallow from the same cup he died.
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==Recent Events==
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
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Maester [[Cressen]] attempts to assassinate [[Melisandre]] using the strangler, but she survives after drinking almost the whole poisoned cup of wine. When Cressen drinks the remaining half a swallow from the same cup, he dies.{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}
  
* Lady [[Olenna Redwyne]] used Strangler crystals, disguised as amethysts adorning a hairnet worn by [[Sansa Stark]], to poison King [[Joffrey Baratheon]]. The hairnet was given to Sansa by Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] under orders of [[Petyr Baelish]].{{fact}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Lady [[Olenna Redwyne]] uses strangler crystals, disguised as amethysts adorning a silver hairnet worn by [[Sansa Stark]], to poison King [[Joffrey Baratheon]] at his [[Purple Wedding|royal wedding]]. The hairnet was given to Sansa by Ser [[Dontos Hollard]] under orders of [[Petyr Baelish]].{{Ref|aSoS|61}}
  
==References and Notes==
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==Quotes==
{{References|2}}
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{{Quote|I dreamt of a [[Sansa Stark|maid]] at a [[Purple Wedding|feast]] with purple serpents in her hair, venom dripping from their fangs.{{Ref|aSoS|43}}|the [[ghost of High Heart]]}}
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==References==
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Revision as of 07:11, 7 February 2019

Sansa Stark examining the silver hairnet after Joffrey's poisoning - art by Natascha Röösli. © Fantasy Flight Games
Black Amethysts © Fantasy Flight Games

The strangler is a rare poison which makes the victim unable to breathe.[1] The knowledge of how to make the poison is known to the alchemists of Lys, the Faceless Men of Braavos, and the maesters of the Citadel - though it is not something discussed beyond the confines of the order. The Asshai'i have a name for the plant from which its made, and the alchemists of Lys a name for the crystal, but to the maesters it is known as the strangler. [2]

Preparation

The process to make the poison is slow and difficult, the necessaries costly and hard to acquire. The poison is made from plants that are only found on islands in the Jade Sea. The leaves of the plant are picked and aged, then soaked in a wash of limes, sugar water, and rare spices from the Summer Islands. The leaves are then discarded, but the liquid is kept and thickened with ash and allowed to crystallize. It turns a deep purple color.[2]

Effects

Dissolved in wine, the strangler makes the muscle of the victim's throat clench tighter than a fist, shutting down the windpipe. It is said the victim's face turns as purple as the poison crystals.[2]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Maester Cressen attempts to assassinate Melisandre using the strangler, but she survives after drinking almost the whole poisoned cup of wine. When Cressen drinks the remaining half a swallow from the same cup, he dies.[2]

A Storm of Swords

Lady Olenna Redwyne uses strangler crystals, disguised as amethysts adorning a silver hairnet worn by Sansa Stark, to poison King Joffrey Baratheon at his royal wedding. The hairnet was given to Sansa by Ser Dontos Hollard under orders of Petyr Baelish.[3]

Quotes

I dreamt of a maid at a feast with purple serpents in her hair, venom dripping from their fangs.[4]

References