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− | The '''tears of Lys''' is a rare and expensive [[poison]], | + | The '''tears of Lys''' is a rare and expensive [[poison]], made by the [[Alchemists of Lys|alchemists]] of [[Lys]].{{ref|AGOT|30}}<ref>[[A Game of Thrones (game)|A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book]], Guardians of Order</ref> It is clear, tasteless, odorless, and leaves no trace.{{ref|AGOT|30}}{{ref|AFFC|34}} When dissolved into liquids and drunk, the poison eats away the bowels and belly of the victim, and appears to be a sickness of those parts.{{ref|AFFC|34}} It is unknown if the poison has a connection with the [[Weeping Lady of Lys]]. |
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | At the end of {{date|54}}, a maester and several women died on [[Dragonstone]] from a mysterious epidemic. Lord [[Rego Draz]] recognized the symptoms as those of the tears of Lys. The poisoner was [[Androw Farman]], jealous of his wife [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]]'s friendships with her ladies.{{ref|fab|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} | ||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
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During [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s trial for the death of King [[Joffrey Baratheon]], Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] claims that Tyrion stole a sample of the tears of Lys, as well as other drugs from Pycelle's collection.{{ref|asos|66}} | During [[Tyrion Lannister]]'s trial for the death of King [[Joffrey Baratheon]], Grand Maester [[Pycelle]] claims that Tyrion stole a sample of the tears of Lys, as well as other drugs from Pycelle's collection.{{ref|asos|66}} | ||
− | [[Sansa Stark]] learns that [[Lysa Tully]] put the tears of Lys in the wine of her husband, Lord Arryn, at the behest of [[Petyr Baelish]].{{Ref|aSoS|80}} | + | [[Sansa Stark]] learns that [[Lysa Tully]] put the tears of Lys in the wine of her husband, Lord Arryn, at the behest of [[Petyr Baelish]].{{Ref|aSoS|80}} |
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+ | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
+ | In the [[Faceless Men]]'s [[House of Black and White]] in [[Braavos]], the [[waif]] teaches [[Arya Stark]] about the properties of the tears of Lys.{{ref|affc|34}} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{Quote|The tears of Lys, they call it. A rare and costly thing, clear and sweet as water, and it leaves no trace. I begged Lord [[Jon Arryn|Arryn]] to use a taster, in this very room I begged him, but he would not hear of it. Only one who was less than a man would even think of such a thing, he told me.{{Ref|aGoT|30 | + | {{Quote|The tears of Lys, they call it. A rare and costly thing, clear and sweet as water, and it leaves no trace. I begged Lord [[Jon Arryn|Arryn]] to use a taster, in this very room I begged him, but he would not hear of it. Only one who was less than a man would even think of such a thing, he told me.{{Ref|aGoT|30}}|[[Varys]], to [[Eddard Stark]]}} |
− | ==References | + | ==References== |
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[[Category:Poisons]] | [[Category:Poisons]] |
Revision as of 20:48, 6 February 2019
The tears of Lys is a rare and expensive poison, made by the alchemists of Lys.[1][2] It is clear, tasteless, odorless, and leaves no trace.[1][3] When dissolved into liquids and drunk, the poison eats away the bowels and belly of the victim, and appears to be a sickness of those parts.[3] It is unknown if the poison has a connection with the Weeping Lady of Lys.
Contents
History
At the end of 54 AC, a maester and several women died on Dragonstone from a mysterious epidemic. Lord Rego Draz recognized the symptoms as those of the tears of Lys. The poisoner was Androw Farman, jealous of his wife Rhaena Targaryen's friendships with her ladies.[4]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Varys tells Eddard Stark that Lord Jon Arryn was poisoned with the tears of Lys.[1] When the small council considers assassinating Daenerys Targaryen, Varys suggests using the tears of Lys.[5]
A Clash of Kings
Tyrion Lannister sees the tears of Lys in Grand Maester Pycelle's collection of medicines and poisons.[6]
A Storm of Swords
During Tyrion Lannister's trial for the death of King Joffrey Baratheon, Grand Maester Pycelle claims that Tyrion stole a sample of the tears of Lys, as well as other drugs from Pycelle's collection.[7]
Sansa Stark learns that Lysa Tully put the tears of Lys in the wine of her husband, Lord Arryn, at the behest of Petyr Baelish.[8]
A Feast for Crows
In the Faceless Men's House of Black and White in Braavos, the waif teaches Arya Stark about the properties of the tears of Lys.[3]
Quotes
The tears of Lys, they call it. A rare and costly thing, clear and sweet as water, and it leaves no trace. I begged Lord Arryn to use a taster, in this very room I begged him, but he would not hear of it. Only one who was less than a man would even think of such a thing, he told me.[1]
—Varys, to Eddard Stark
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 30, Eddard VII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book, Guardians of Order
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 34, Cat Of The Canals.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 33, Eddard VIII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 17, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 80, Sansa VII.