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Skahaz mo Kandaq

**Skahaz mo Kandaq**, known as the **Shavepate**, is a Ghiscari noble from the city of Meereen.

## Appearance and Character

Skahaz has an odious face, with a beetled brow, small eyes with heavy bags beneath them, a big nose which is dark with blackheads, and oily skin, which looks more yellow than amber.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Skahaz is one of the nobles who welcomes the arrival of Daenerys Targaryen into the city. He shaves his red and black hair as a symbol of him leaving behind the ways of the Old Meereen in favour of the New Meereen. Some of his followers join in on this practice.

Under the orders of Daenerys, Skahaz founds the Brazen Beasts, an organisation of Shavepates and freedmen, which will serve as a city watch for Meereen, as a way of combatting the attacks coming from the Sons of the Harpy. Skahaz frequently argues with Daenerys over her refusal not to harm the cupbearers that she took as hostage to ward against attacks from the Sons of the Harpy.

After Daenerys weds Hizdahr zo Loraq and flees the city, Skahaz is removed as captain of the Brazen Beasts by Hizdahr, and is replaced by Marghaz zo Loraq. Skahaz still believes that the Brazen beasts would follow him, however.

He slowly starts to become suspicious of Hizdahr, and believes that he attempted to poison Daenerys at the fighting pit, but that Belwas ate the poisoned locusts intended for her. he takes his concerns to Barristan Selmy, and together with Grey Worm they seize Hizdahr and take control of the city, in time for war with Yunkai.
Shaggydog

**Shaggydog** is the direwolf that belongs to Rickon Stark. He is not well-behaved, which is partly due to the fact that his owner was only three when he found him, and thus wasn't able to properly train him. He is sometimes referred to as "Shaggy". He is the littermate of Nymeria, Lady, Grey Wind, Summer and Ghost.

In the books he is described as having green eyes and black fur, but in the show he has brown eyes.

## A Game of Thrones

When Rickon Stark becomes angry, after finding out that his brother Robb Stark is going off to battle, **Shaggydog** begins to take after him and bites some members of the household. He later attacks Maester Luwin in the crypts of Winterfell but Summer stops him.

## A Clash of Kings

He bites Little Walder, one of the House Frey boys at Winterfell, and he and Summer become confined to the godswood.

## A Storm of Swords

Through his warg bond with Summer, Bran Stark can sense **Shaggydog**'s presence.
Three Sisters

The **Three Sisters** are a group of three islands - Sweetsister, Longsister, and Littlesister - found in the Bite, located south of White Harbor. They are considered dens of avarice and sin by septons. Men from the Three Sisters are known as "Sistermen." The islands are known for their Sister's Stew, a thick creamy white seafood stew.
Urswyck

**Urswyck** is a notable sellsword and a lieutenant of the Brave Companions, He is the right hand man of Vargo Hoat. He is a member of the sellsword company as he murdered his own wife. He is one of the few known Companions that's fate is uncertain.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Urswyck is the leader of the foraging party that takes Brienne of Tarth and Ser Jaime Lannister prisoner. He remains faithful to Vargo, even after Jaime offers him a royal pardon, a knighthood and a hefty ransom fee. Instead he has Jaime beaten for mocking the Brave Companions and orders that the two prisoners be taken before Vargo Hoat, and that he will decide what is to become of them. It is Urswyck that tells Jaime that the Brave Companions now serve Lord Roose Bolton and not Jaime's father, Tywin Lannister.

Urswyck orders Rorge not to break Brienne, as Jaime told him that she would be worth her weight in sapphires. Urswyck does, however, hold Jaime down when Zollo cuts off his swordhand, and puts it on a cord around his neck.

Urswyck urges vargo to abandon Harrenhal after he starts to go mad, but Vargo refuses and so Urswyck the Faithful abandons him instead, leading group of Companions south to Oldtown, from where he intends to find a ship away to Essos.
Summerhall

**Summerhall** was a castle used as a summer residence, mostly during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen. It sits where Dorne, the Reach, and the Stormlands join. After Daeron II, Summerhall was passed to his son, Maekar I Targaryen.

Summerhall was destroyed by a great fire in 259 AL, which resulted in the death of Aegon V, Prince Duncan and Lord Commander Ser Duncan the Tall. Aerys II believed that this fire contributed somehow to the birth of his son, Rhaegar, who grew up to be fascinated with it.
Tom Flowers

**Tom Flowers**, also known as the **Bastard of Bitterbridge**, was a bastard of House Caswell during the Dance of the Dragons. He died during the Battle on the Honeywine.

## History

Tom followed hos house in declaring for Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen during the civil war. He lead the Caswell troops south to fight against House Hightower in the Battle on the Honeywine. The battle was going to end in a black in before Prince Daeron Targaryen arrived on the back of his dragon Tessarion and turned the tide. Tom was burned alive by the dragon.
Starpike

**Starpike** is the ancestral seat of House Peake.

## Location

Since the Peakes are Marcher Lords, it is possibly located in the Dornish Marches.

## History

Starpike is the only castle left to the Peakes after their treachery in the First Blackfyre Rebellion, with Dunstonbury and Whitegrove stripped from them.

King Maekar I Targaryen had his helm crushed after a stone was thrown from the battlements of Starpike during the Peake Uprising. Ser Tywald Lannister and Lord Robert Reyne were also killed during the Storming of Starpike.
Torwynd

**Torwynd**, also known as **Torwynd the Tame**, is a son of Tormund. He is not considered to be a great fighter.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Torwynd doesn't put up much of a fight when Longspear Ryk comes to steal his sister, Munda.

### A Dance with Dragons

Tormund tells Jon Snow how Torwynd died of the cold a few days after the Battle beneath the Wall before then returning as a wight, at which point Tormund had to kill him himself.
Tom (disambiguation)

**Tom** may refer to:

* Tom Codd - A captain in the Iron Fleet.
* Tom Costayne - A knight of the Kingsguard.
* Tom Flowers - A bastard of House Caswell and commander in the Dance of the Dragons.
* Tom of Sevenstreams - Wandering musician and member of the Brotherhood without Banners.

**Tommen** may refer to:

* King Tommen I Baratheon - Son of Cersei and Jaime Lannister. Legal son of King Robert I Baratheon.
* Tommen Costayne - Head of House Costayne.
* King Tommen II Lannister - A King of House Lannister who journeyed to the ruins of Valyria.
* Lord Tommen Tully - Lord of Riverrun during the invasion of Harwyn Hoare.

**This article is a disambiguation page for Tom (disambiguation)**

The following is a list of links to pages that might share the same title.

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Moondancer

**Moondancer** was a young she-dragon. She had only one rider, Lady Baela Targaryen.

## Description

She was a slender pale green. Her horns, crest and wingbones were pearl. At the beginning of the Dance of the Dragons she was considered not quite large enough to bear the weight of Baela Targaryen. When she flew up with Baela to meet Aegon II and Sunfyre she was no larger than a warhorse and weighed less. She was very quick.

## History

She may have hatched from a clutch of eggs produced by Syrax.

Towards the end of the civil war, as Dragonstone fell to Aegon II, Baela was able to escape from her bedchambers as the door was being smashed down. She managed to reach Moondancer in the stable where the castle dragons were kept. There she loosed her chains and strapped a saddle onto her. As Aegon II flew Sunfyre over Dragonmont’s smoking peak up to meet him rose Baela on Moondancer.

The two dragons fought fiercely in the air and eventually fell to the ground, slamming into the hard stone still fighting. Moondancer's quickness proved of little use against Sunfyer’s size and weight and the green dragon soon lay still. King Aegon leapt from the saddle when the dragons were twenty feet from the ground but Lady Baela stayed with her dragon wall the way down. Despite being burned and battered Baela found the strength to undo Moondancer’s saddle and chains and crawl away as her dragon coiled into her death throes. Moondancer was devoured by Sunfyre.
The Maiden

The **Maiden** is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. Believers of the Faith of the Seven consider that God is one with seven aspects, as the sept is a single building, with seven walls.

The Maiden is usually prayed to protect a maiden's virtue. She represents innocence and chastity.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

#### *Catelyn Stark* *at a nameless village*

She inters a modest Sept, a single building that has no statues of the Seven, only rough charcoal drawings to represent them. She goes to the Maid and beseeches her to lend her courage to her daughters Sansa and Arya Stark, to guard them in their innocence.

#### *Sansa Stark* *at Maegor's holdfast*

On the eve of the Battle of the Blackwater, *Sansa* prays for each of the Seven in turn, lighting a candle in each Altar.

## Quotes

> "'**The Maiden dances through the sky,
>  she lives in every lover's sigh.
>  Her smiles teach the birds to fly,
>  and gives dreams to little children.'**"
> ― The Song of the Seven
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> "'**The Maiden symbolizes purity, love and beauty.'**"
> ― Catelyn Stark
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The Long Night

**The Long Night**is the name given to the longest winter that ever happened in Westeros. In this time period, the Others made their first great attack against Men, "riding their dead horses and packs of pile spiders as big as hounds". Azor Ahai was the legendary hero who sought out the Childen of The Forest and joined forces with them and defeated the white walkers with his sword Lightbringer. They pushed them back to the lands that are now named "The Lands of Always Winter", Beyond the Wall.
Valyrian candles

**Valyrian candles** are artifacts dating from the time of the Valyrian Freehold. The candles allowed people to communicate and relay information over vast distances. Since the Doom of Valyria, the surviving candles have been dormant. The Citadel in Oldtown holds several such candles, but despite centuries of study the maesters have never been able to make them work.
Stone Hedge

**Stone Hedge** is a castle in The Riverlands and ancestral seat of House Bracken and sworn to House Tully. It's current lord is Jonos Bracken.

## Location

Stone Hedge is located in the Riverlands directly south of the Red Fork, just across the river from Raventree Hall. It is due east from Riverrun and west of Lord Harroway's Town.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Stone Hedge is burned to the ground by the army of Ser Gregor Clegane. Gregor rapes one of Lord Jonos' daughters and murders his natural son, Harry Rivers.
Tion Lannister

Ser **Tion Lannister** was an anointed knight of House Lannister. He was the second brother of of Lord Gerold Lannister with Rohanne Webber, and the twin brother of Tywald Lannister.

## History

Tion was the second born son of Lord Gerold Lannister and Rohanne Webber. He was the younger twin of Tywald Lannister, the heir to Casterly Rock. He became the heir of his father when his twin died fighting in the Peake Uprising. Tion supposedly held his brother as he died. Tion also served as the squire of Prince Aegon Targaryen during the battle.

Tion had been betrothed to a son of Lord Rowan, but instead he asked his father whether he could marry Ellyn Reyne, who had been his brother's betrothed. Gerold opposed the match at first, but eventually he gave in and accepted the betrothal. Supposedly the cause was that Tion told Gerold that Tywald had pleaded for him to "take care of Lady Ellyn". Tion was married to Ellyn in the same ceremony that saw Tytos Lannister married to Jeyne Marbrand.

In 236 AC, Daemon III Blackfyre started the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion. The war was shortlived, and culminated in the Battle of Wendwater Bridge. The royalists only lost 100 men during the battle, but Tion was among the deceased.

Tion's widow would try to seduce Tytos after her husband's death, but she was swiftly remarried to Lord Walderan Tarbeck. This brought the reign of the Reynes to an end.
Steffon Baratheon

Lord **Steffon Baratheon** was the son of Lord Ormund Baratheon and Princess Rhaelle Targaryen. He's well-remembered for being the father of Baratheons Robert, Stannis, and Renly. He was the grandson of King Aegon V Targaryen, and first cousin to Aerys II Targaryen.

## Appearance

He had black hair and blue eyes, with a strong and square jawline, like most past Baratheons.

## History

Steffon was a good friend of Aerys Targaryen and Tywin Lannister, serving in the retinue of the Red Keep.

Steffon was his father's squire during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, until his father was killed by Maelys Blackfyre. Lord Ormund died in Steffon's arms.

As Lord of Storm's End, he hosted a tourney in his castle. He was unseated by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen in the jousts.

Steffon became an advisor to King Aerys II on the small council during the Defiance of Duskendale. Aerys wanted the Prince of Dragonstone to have a bridge *of noble birth from an old Valyrian bloodline*, so he sent Steffon to Volantis to find one. Many thought that if Steffon succeeded, he would replace Tywin with him as the new Hand of the King. Steffon failed to find a suitable wife for Prince Rhaegar, but he did say that he had found a very good fool. He claimed that the fool was so funny that he could teach Steffon's son Stannis how to laugh.

Upon his return on the *Windproud*, Steffon got caught in a storm in Shipbreaker Bay. The *Windproud* sank just a few kilometers away from Storm's End, killing Steffon and his wife, Cassana Baratheon, along with the crew. There was one survivor, however: the fool. Patchface. Patchface had gone insane from the storm and the sinking ship. Some believe that Lord Steffon's death was the cause of King Aerys's madness and paranoia, because when he heard about Steffon's death, he was furious and blamed Tywin Lannister for perpetrating his death so that he wouldn't be replaced as the King's Hand.

Steffon's successor was his eldest son and heir, Robert Baratheon, who would later become the King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men.
Shade of the Evening

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**Shade of the Evening** is a thick, blue liquid made from the leaves of trees that sit outside the House of the Undying in Qarth. The trees are black-barked with inky blue leaves. It is drunk by those who enter the House of the Undying and the warlocks of Qarth, so that they may "hear and see the truths" that will be laid before them. If one drinks many doses over time, their lips will turn permanently blue. It smells like rotted flesh and has an oily texture and it supposedly tastes like all the tastes a person has ever tasted, and some that a person hasn't.

Pyat Pree is a character who has blue lips from frequently consuming Shade of the Evening.
Stony Shore

The **Stony Shore** is a coastal region in the North, located along the western coast.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Balon Greyjoy plans to conquer the North. He sends his son Theon Greyjoy, who had been long a ward of Eddard Stark, to raid fishing-villages at the Stony Shore. In the process, he captures Benfred Tallhart and drowns him.
The Neck

The Neck lies in the southern parts of the North. In the Neck, crannogmen live, who are led by House Reed of Greywater Watch.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Robert Baratheon travells back to King's Landing, passing the Neck.

When Robb Stark is about to rally his men, he sends a letter to Howland Reed, asking for some crannogmen of the Neck.
Urrathon IV Goodbrother

King **Urrathon IV Goodbrother**, also known as **Badbrother**, was a High King of the Iron Islands of House Goodbrother.

## History

When King Urragon III Greyiron died, a Kingsmoot was urgently called by members of his family, as one of his sons, Torgon Greyiron, was away raiding the Mander. The old king's younger sons were hoping to be chosen, but the Ironborn instead chose Urrathon. His first act was to put all the present sons of the old king to death, earning the nickname Badbrother.

He ruled for two years, and earned many enemies due to his cruelty. Torgon, the only surviving son of the old king, returned to the Iron Islands and declared the Kingsmoot unlawful. The people, priests, and captains agreed, with Urrathon being hacked to death.
Valarr Targaryen

Prince **Valarr Targaryen** was the son of Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen, who died during the Great Spring Sickness. He is described as having dark hair and blue eyes, with a small, thin build.

## Early Life

Valarr was the son of Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen, the crown prince of the Seven Kingdoms. Raised as a future king, Valarr was trained as a knight alongside his brother Matarys Targaryen. Valarr was known to look very similar to his father.

## Ashford Tourney

Valarr took part in the Ashford Tourney, and his status allowed him to sit as one of the five champions of Lady Ashford. Although any participating knight could challenge Valarr and take his place as a champion, his status as a Targaryen prince and grandson of the king prevented him from facing a legitimate opponent. In the first tilt he defeated Ser Abelar Hightower. Ser Duncan the Tall considered challenging Valarr before he was arrested for assaulting Valarr's cousin, Prince Aerion Targaryen. During the Trial of Seven, he lent his armor to his father because Baelor had not brought armor to the Tourney. During the joust, Valarr's father was killed, and Valarr became the heir apparent behind King Daeron II Targaryen. The young prince blamed Ser Duncan for his father's death, and in the future, Duncan would find Valarr in his dreams, blaming him fully for his father's death.

## Great Spring Sickness

Valarr died alongside his brother Matarys and his grandfather, Daeron II in the Great Spring Sickness. His death and his brother's death caused his uncle Aerys I Targaryen to ascend to the throne.
Vigilance

**Vigilance** is a Valyrian steel longsword belonging to House Hightower.Lord **Ormund Hightower** wielded the blade during the Dance of the Dragons fighting for king Aegon II. After the Battle on the Honeywine he used it to knight his squire, the king's brother, Prince Daeron dubbing him "*Ser Daeron the Daring*", for turning the battle in his favour with his dragon Tessarion. Lord Ormund was killed by Roddy the Ruin at the Battle of Tumbleton. It is unknown what happened to *Vigilance* afterwards.
Shiera Seastar

**Shiera Seastar** was the natural daughter of King Aegon IV and Lady Serenei of Lys, and the fourth and last of Aegon IV's "Great Bastards".

Lady Syrenei, the last daughter of an ancient line of Valyrian nobility, died giving birth to Shiera, whom she named the "Star of the Sea". Shiera was born with heterochromia, giving her one dark blue and one bright green eye. The singers said that this only accentuated her appearance.

Shiera, who was legitimized by her father on his deathbed, was considered the greatest beauty of her generation. It was also rumored that she practiced sorcery in order to preserve her stunning looks. She never wed, though she had many offers for her hand. She was romantically linked to her half-brother, Bloodraven, who proposed marriage to her on numerous occasions. Another half-brother, Bittersteel, also desired her, leading to further tensions between the two men.
Todric

**Todric** is an Ironborn raider.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Todric is amongst the Ironborn who raid the Stony Shore under the command of Theon Greyjoy. After they ambush the Wild Hares, Todric clads himself in cloak of white fox fur taken from a dead northman. Theon has two rules, no drinking and no fighting over plunder. Todric then drunkenly fights with one of the sons of Maron Botley. Theon tries to shoot an arrow through Todric's drinking hand, but misses and hits him in the stomach. He then has the Botleys silence him, which they do, whilst also stripping his body of any valuables.
Sunset Sea

The **Sunset Sea** is the great ocean lying to the west of Westeros and the Summer Islands. The Bay of Ice and Ironman's Bay are inlets of this ocean.

No reliable crossing of the the Sunset Sea has been made, though it is known that the island of Lonely Light is located a full week's sale due west of the Iron Islands. According to some of the ironborn, there are islands and possibly larger landmasses located beyond the Sunset Sea, but this has not been verified by other sources. (Although such lands appear in the introduction sequence of the TV series, it is not considered canon) Considering Westeros as England, this western mass could be the SOIAF equivalent of the Americas.

The Sunset Sea is separated from the Summer Sea by the Summer Islands and the Arbor. The Redwyne Straits link the Sunset and Summer seas along the north coast of the Arbor.

The largest port on the Sunset Sea is Lannisport in Westeros. Lotus Port, the capital of the Summer Islands, also lies on the Sunset Sea.
Vaellyn

**Archmaester Vaellyn**, also known as **Vinegar Vaellyn** is a member of the order of the Maesters, and serves at the Citadel in Oldtown. He is known for his sharp tongue. His ring, rod and mask are made of bronze, signifying his speciality in the subject of the heavens.

## History

Vaellyn holds a particular distaste for Archmaester Marwyn, possibly because of conflicts in their two realms of studies. He gave Marwyn the nickname Marwyn the Mage, but was angry when it spread around Oldtown and cottoned on. He looks down on the study of magic and the occult.

At some point Vaellyn refused to give Pate his bronze link, and the traumatic experience scarred pate to the extent that he wouldn't try for another link for two years.
Skinchangers

**Skinchangers** are people who are able to enter the minds of animals and control their actions.

Being a skinchanger makes way for changes in the personality of the human and the animal involved. In addition, a skinchanger bond is easier if the human already knows and is close with the animal, like Bran Stark and Summer. Usually skinchangers begin by entering the mind of the animal in their dreams. If an animal is killed while a skinchanger is inside its mind, it is traumatic for the skinchanger, and if a skinchanger is killed while his or her conscience is inside the animal, some of his or her conscience may remain in the animal. A warg is a term for a skinchanger who specialises in controlling dogs and wolves.

Arya Stark is believed to have some warg abilities, as her dreams often involve Nymeria, her direwolf.

Jon Snow is also an untrained warg and can enter the body of Ghost.

Bran Stark is the most skilled warg in the Stark family, and has repetitive dreams in which he enters the body of his direwolf, Summer. This began mostly after he became unconscious and crippled. Jojen Reed, a visitor from House Reed, helped him learn about his abilities.
Shortear

**Shortear** is a guard in service to House Lannister.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Shortear is one of the Lannister guards in the room with the corpse of Tywin Lannister. He leaves to find Maester Ballabar or Maester Frenken upon Cersei's command. He instead returns with Qyburn. He is amongs those present to hear Ser Jaime Lannister rebuff the offer of the position of King's Hand, and sees Cersei slap her brother.
Smiling Knight

## The Smiling Knight

> "*It's that white sword of yours that I want.*"
> ― The Smiling Knight's last words before being slain by Ser Arthur Dayne
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The **Smiling Knight** was an infamous knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Due to the fact that he smiled during combat, a fact that earned him his nickname, many thought of him as insane. He became notorious as a member of the Kingswood Brotherhood, a group of outlaws who existed during rule of the Mad King Aerys.

He was slain by Ser Arthur Dayne in personal combat, after having briefly fought Jaime Lannister. Jaime compares the Smiling Knight to Ser Gregor Clegane in terms of men's eagerness to defeat him. It is for sparring with the Smiling Knight that earns Jaime his knighthood.
Sweetwater River

The **Sweetwater River** is an aqueduct built by the people of Braavos to bring drinkable water to the city.

## History

The aqueduct was a necessity to build as the lagoon that Braavos is located in does not contain drinkable water. Whilst it is possible to drink from it, you have to boil the water first. The Sweetwater River brings healthier water from the south of the city. Richer citizens can have it pumped directly into their house, but the poorer people of Braavos collect it from large, public fountains.
Vale of Arryn

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The **Vale of Arryn**, often called simply the **Vale**, is one of the constituent regions of Westeros. It was once an independent nation, named the Kingdom of Vale and Sky, before the ruling House Arryn of the Eyrie surrendered to Aegon the Conqueror during the War of Conquest.

## People

House Arryn has ruled the Vale for six thousand years, although in recent years the blood of the line has become thin. House Arryn took no part in the recent War of the Five Kings and remains in control of the Vale.

The Valemen are stalwart and reliable. The blood of the Andals remains thickest here, and the Vale claims to be the home of chivalry and honour in Westeros. Some of the valemen live in the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon. They reject authority and gather in clans, including the Black Ears and the Burned Men.

Bastards born in the Vale take the surname 'Stone'.

## Geography

The Vale is on the eastern shore of Westeros, where there are hundreds of small lakes, wide rivers, and rich black soil. The Vale has very harsh winters. It can be reached through the High Road, which is protected by the Bloody Gate.

There are several regions in the Vale, including the Vale of Arryn, the Mountains of the Moon, the Fingers, the islands of the Three Sisters, the Papers, Pebble, and the peninsula surrounding Gulltown.

## Economy

Vale of Arryn is most notable for its pumpkins, fruits, and candles. The candles, produced by House Waxley, are scented with nutmeg and other spices. Wheat, corn, and barley are also grown in the Vale.

## History

The Andals initially landed in the Vale when they first came to Westeros from the east. The Arryns, a line of Andal nobility, ruled for many centuries until Aegon the Conqueror came.
Syrax

**Syrax** was a she-dragon. She was ridden solely by Rhaenyra Targaryen.

## Description

Syrax had yellow scales. She was huge and formidable, but not as fearsome or experienced in battle as Caraxes. She was kept in chains and exceedingly well fed. She had not hunted for years at the time of the civil war.

## History

Syrax laid at least two clutches of eggs. Her latest clutch was produced just prior to the civil war. One of the eggs from that latest clutch was given to Rhaena, Rhaenyra's step-daughter.

In King's Landing Syrax was kept within the walls of the Red Keep in a stable in the outer ward that had been emptied of horses and given over for her use. Heavy chains bound her to the ground. The chains were long enough to allow her to move from the stable to yard but kept her from flying off riderless. The three other dragons belonging to the blacks were kept in the Dragonpit along with the greens's Dreamfyre.

Syrax was slain in the aftermath of the Storming of the Dragonpit.

## References and Notes

1. *The Princess and the Queen*.
2. *A Dance with Dragons*
Trystane Martell

## Trystane Nymeros Martell

Prince **Trystane Nymeros Martell** is the youngest son of Prince Doran Martell, and the younger brother of Arianne and Quentyn Martell. He is betrothed to Myrcella Baratheon.

## Appearance and Character

Trystane has olive skin and straight, black hair.

## History

Trystane suffered from redspots when he was four.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Trystane is amongst the nobles who was summoned to submit before King Joffrey I Baratheon after he was crowned king.

### A Clash of Kings

Tyrion Lannister, acting as the Hand of the King, arranges a marriage between Trystane and Myrcella Baratheon, so as to ensure House Martell would follow Joffrey. Ser Arys Oakheart accompanied Myrcella on her journey to Sunspear.

### A Storm of Swords

Lord Tywin Lannister reports to Tyrion, his son, that Arys has written to him, telling him that Trystane is enchanted with Myrcella.

### A Feast for Crows

Trystane and Myrcella have both learned the rules of cyvasse, and play the game together. Myrcella wins most often, but Trystane is noted to not mind. When Arianne intends to crown Myrcella, she has Arys spirit her out of Sunspear, leaving Rosamund Lannister to act as a body-double. He informs the maester that Myrcella is suffering from redspots, though Trystane still wishes to see her.

### A Dance with Dragons

When Ser Balon Swann arrives at Sunspear from King's Landing, he delivers a message from Queen Regent Cersei Lannister, requesting that Myrcella and Trystane return to the capital, and that Doran come too, so as to take his place on the small council. This is revealed to be a ruse, with the true intention being for Trystane to die, and for the attack to be blamed on Tyrion, with Doran serving as a witness.
Sumner Crakehall

Lord **Sumner Crakehall** was the Lord of Crakehall and head of House Crakehall during the reign of King Aerys II Targaryen.

## History

Ser Jaime Lannister squired for Sumner for four years. Merrett Frey was also sent to Crakehall as a page, and Sumner named him a squire. During the campaign against the Kingswood Brotherhood, Merrett was captured by Wenda, and Sumner had to pay his ransom to get him back. Merrett also sustained a hard blow to the head from a mace, and, afterwards, Sumner sent him back to the Twins.

Jaime saved Sumber's life during the fight with the Brotherhood, when he stopped Big Belly Ben from killing the Lord of Crakehall.
Sybell Spicer

Lady **Sybell Spicer** is the wife of Lord Gawen Westerling and is the Lady of the Crag.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Sybell is part of the retinue of Robb Stark after he returns to the Riverlands from the Westerlands. She remains at Riverrun with her daughters, Jeyne and Eleyna, and her youngest son, Rollam, whilst Robb goes to the Twins for the wedding of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey.

After the Red Wedding, Sybell is pardoned of all treason by the Iron Throne.

### A Feast for Crows

Sybell and her children are kept in Riverrun during the siege. When Edmure surrenders Riverrun to Ser Jaime Lannister, Sybell talks with Jaime about her complicity in the death of Robb Stark. Sybell is upset when Jaime says he believes that his father intended for her eldest son, Ser Raynald Westerling, was to marry Joy Hill, the bastard daughter of Gerion Lannister.

Sybell is part of the group that leaves Riverrun, and heads west with her family, Edmure Tully, and Ser Forley Prester.
Visenya's Hill

**Visneya's Hill** is one of the three hills found in King's Landing, and is named after one of the city's founders, Visenya Targaryen. The Great Sept of Baelor sits atop the hill.

## History

The High Septon during the time of King Aegon I Targaryen built a large sept upon the hill after moving to the city from Oldtown, where he had previously had his seat be at the Starry Sept. During the Faith Militant Uprising, King Maegor I Targaryen lifted the flag of House Targaryen upon Visenya's Hill to rally his supporters.

The pretender boy King Gaemon Palehair, who claimed to be the bastard son of King Aegon II Targaryen, called thousands of followers to the hill where he issues his edicts. Soon after, however, his mother admitted he wasn't the child of the king and she was executed, although Gaemon himself was spared.

Construction of the current Great Sept began under the rule of the pious king, Baelor I Targaryen. The sept was, thereafter, named after the king.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The wake of Lord Tywin Lannister was held at the Great Sept of Baelor.
Shagwell

**Shagwell the Fool** was a member of the Brave Companions. He was considered insane. he was killed on Cracklaw Point by Brienne of Tarth, along with Timeon and Pyg.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Shagwell stays at Harrenhal with the other members of the Companions. He assists in the slaughter of the Lannister garrison, killing and decapitating two unnamed knights, who's heads he uses in a puppet show afterwards. He spreads the story of Arya Stark helping in the massacre, as she assisted Rorge, Biter and Jaqen H'ghar in freeing the Northern prisoners. He introduces Arya to Lord Roose Bolton when he arrives, but he doesn't seem to recognize her.

It is Shagwell who strikes the final blow to Ser Amory Lorch, kicking the Lannister knight into the bear pit of Harrenhal, where he has to fight a bear to the death whilst naked.

### A Storm of Swords

Shagwell is one of the Companions that escorts Ser Jaime Lannister and Brienne to Harrenhal after they are taken prisoner. He kicks Jaime to the ground so that Zollo can chop off his swordhand, as per Vargo's customs and orders. Shagwell, Zollo and Rorge try to rape Brienne, but they are thwarted by Jaime.

### A Feast for Crows

Shagwell, Pyg and Timeon abandon the now mad Vargo to his castle. Instead they head to Maidenpool, hoping to find passage there back to Essos. They can't find anything and are instead directed to Cracklaw Point by Dick Crabb. Brienne picks up their trail, thinking that the fool mentioned might be Ser Dontos Hollard, and is reacquainted with Shagwell. The Fool kills Dick, but Brienne kills Timeon and Pyg. Shagwell is distracted by Podrick Payne, and afterwards Brienne forces him to dig a grave for Dick. Shagwell does so, but tries to kill Brienne with a rock. Instead she stabs him to death with her dagger.
Stevron Frey

Ser **Stevron Frey** was an anointed knight of House Frey and the first heir of Lord Walder Frey. He was Walder's oldest son, and his mother was Lord Frey's first wife, Perra Royce.

## History

Stevron is in his sixties, and has been waiting to inherit the castle and title from Walder for forty years. He has been bred and prepared to inherit the The Twins since youth, with a large emphasis put on family.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Stevron parleys with Robb Stark outside the walls of the Twins after Robb marches his army to the South. After an agreement is reached with Walder Frey, Stevron marches south with Robb's army. He takes part in the war council at Riverrun, suggesting that they allow the Baratheons and Lannisters weaken each other, whilst their army waits. He also suggests ransoming Jaime Lannister off to Tywin Lannister, but is met by indignation.

### A Clash of Kings

Stevron accompanies Robb into The Westerlands and personally leads the Frey armies into battle. He is wounded at the Battle of Oxcross and dies in his tent three days later. Robb laments his death as he sees Stevron as amiable and loyal, unlike the rest of the Frey host.
Wardens

The **Wardens** are, in theory, the supreme military leaders of their respective areas of Westeros, under the overall authority of the King. The individual titles are **Warden of the West**, **Warden of the North**, **Warden of the East** and **Warden of the South**.

The title carries significant prestige and honour, although it is often secondary to the holder's primary title, which is usually the ruling lord of a great House. Tradition holds that the title is given to certain lords, but the King can award it to another of his choosing. This typically only happens if the traditional holder dies and his heir is not yet of age.

Traditionally the titles are awarded as follows:

* The Warden of the West is usually the ruling Lord of House Lannister of Casterly Rock.
* The Warden of the North is usually the ruling Lord of House Stark of Winterfell.
* The Warden of the East is usually the ruling Lord of House Arryn of the Eyrie.
* The Warden of the South is usually the ruling Lord of House Tyrell of Highgarden.

The Riverlands, Iron Islands and Dorne are, in theory, subject to the authority of the respective Wardens of the East, West and South, but traditionally the ruling lords of those areas command their own forces in battle. The title is usually only employed when an exterior threat to all of Westeros arises, which is very rare: the last time this happened was during the War of the Ninepenny Kings.

As the post is martial, it is not considered acceptable for a woman to hold the role, so Lord Jon Arryn's widow, Lady Lysa Arryn was not allowed to take the title of Warden of the East after the death of her husband, and Queen Regent Cersei Lannister decided not to take the title of Warden of the West after the death of her father, although she inherited his title as Lady of Casterly Rock. In the former case there was discussion of the title being temporarily being given to Ser Jaime Lannister, but with the Arryns swearing fealty to King Tommen Baratheon at the conclusion of the War of the Five Kings, the title was instead awarded as an honour to Lord Robert Arryn, despite his extreme youth. In the latter case, Cersei awarded the title to her cousin, Ser Daven Lannister, who was prosecuting a siege of Riverrun at the time.
Straits of Qarth

The **Straits of Qarth** or **Jade Gates** are one of two major waterways linking the Summer Sea to the Jade Sea.

## Geography

The straits are located between the mainland of Essos to the north and the island of Great Moraq to the south. They are approximately 400 miles long, running from west to east. The Cinnamon Straits lie between Great Moraq and Sothoryos and provide an alternate route into the Jade Sea. However, the Straits of Qarth are preferred because it is much faster to sail through them to reach the rich trading nation of Yi Ti, which lies just to the east of the straits.

The city of Qarth is the largest city on the straits and gives them their name. One of the largest and richest cities in the known world, Qarth serves as a crossroads between east and west, with immense amounts of trade taking place there.

The city of Qarkash - possibly a vassal town of Qarth - is located near the western mouth of the straits, whilst the city of Asabhad is located near the eastern mouth. The island of Qal is located in the middle of the strait.

## *A Clash of Kings*

Daenerys Targaryen and her retinue spend some time in Qarth before departing by ship, heading west through the Jade Straits and into the Summer Sea.

## References

1. ↑ *The Lands of Ice and Fire*
2. ↑ *A Clash of Kings*
Walder Frey

> "*The only Lord in the Seven Kingdoms who could field an army out of his breeches*"
> ― Catelyn Tully's thoughts on Walder Frey
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Lord **Walder Frey** is head of House Frey and Lord of the Crossing. He is a proud man who has been married 8 times and has fathered at least 28 children.

Lord Walder Has known ninety-one name days, but only recently took his eighth wife, a girl seventy years his junior. It's said of him to be the eldest man in whole Westeros after Maester Aemon.

## Appearance and Character

see also Images of Walder Frey

Although he brags that he still can produce progeny, Walder Frey is brittle and confined to chair. He is known as the secon eldest man in Westeros, and age has made him bald and toothless with loose skin.

Despite his allegiance with Hoster Tully, he arrived late at The Battle of the Trident; and therefore he is considered an  untrustworthy man.

## History

At a young age he travelled to Whitewalls for the wedding of his older sister and Lord Ambrose Butterwell. Reportedly he caused the wedding after he discovered his sister engaging in inappropriate relations with a servant at the Twins.

During Robert's Rebellion he sided with liege lord, Hoster Tully. Despite his allegiance the levies of his army arrived late for the Battle of the Trident, earning himself his nickname, the Late Lord Frey.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Walder Frey is slow to answer the call to arms of Ser Edmure Tully at the outbreak of the War of the Five Kings. Catelyn Stark negotiates a deal between Walder and Robb Stark, allowing Robb to use the crossing in exchange for two marriage pacts, betrothing Robb to one of Walder's daughters and Arya to Walder's youngest son, Elmar. Two of Walder's grandsons, Little Walder and Big Walder, are sent to ward at Winterfell and Olyvar is made Robb Stark's squire.

### A Storm of Swords

Walder pulls his support for Robb's cause after he marries Jeyne Westerling instead of the Frey bride that was promised to him. Lothar Frey is sent to negotiate a deal with Robb and agrees to forgive as long as Edmure marries a Frey in Robb's stead.

At the wedding of Edmure and Roslin Frey Walder conspires with Tywin Lannister and Roose Bolton to kill Robb and his mother, seizing Edmure in the process. This became known as the Red Wedding. For his part in the conspiracy Walder's second son, Emmon, was given the title and incomes of Riverrun.
The Reach

A map showing the location of the Reach on the continent of Westeros.

### About

The **Reach** is one of the constituent regions of Westeros. It was once a sovereign kingdom under the rule of House Gardner before the last of that line was slain on the Field of Fire. After that battle, the Reach came under the rule of House Tyrell of Highgarden.

### Geography

The Reach is the most fertile part of the Seven Kingdoms, consisting of vast grassy fields and plains watered by numerous rivers (most notably the mighty Mander). It is large and populous, and House Tyrell can field the largest army on the continent and equip it superbly.

Two main roads cross the Reach, linking the Reach with Crownlands and Westerlands, at King's Landing by the Roseroad and Lannisport by the Ocean Road.

The three main cities in the Reach include Highgarden, the center of regional power run by House Tyrell. Two other prominent cities are Oldtown and Ashford.

### Economy

The Reach is one of the wealthiest regions in the Seven Kingdoms, second to the Westerlands. The land is very fertile. The region produces peaches, apples, grapes, melons, and fireplums. In addition, they make fine wines, ranging from dry reds to rich golden vintage wines.

### People

Bastards born in the Reach take the surname 'Flowers'. House Tyrell run the region of Highgarden.
Walder Frey (son of Merrett)

## Walder Frey

> "*Though mayhaps this was a blessing. Had he lived he would have grown up to be a Frey.*"
> ― Wyman Manderly
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**Walder Frey** is the eldest son, but youngest child, of Merrett Frey and Mariya Darry. He is fostered by House Stark, before going on to serve as a squire to Ramsay Bolton. He is called **Little Walder** because he is 52 days younger than his cousin Big Walder Frey, although Little Walder is the physically taller of the two. He is killed in 300AC at Winterfell.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

He is sent to Winterfell as a ward, alongside his cousin Big Walder Frey. When there, he quickly befriends Rickon Stark, though he frequently ignores Bran Stark, Meera Reed and Jojen Reed. He enjoys playing, and often winning, a game called Lord of the Crossing.

The Freys are taken captive by Theon Greyjoy when he takes Winterfell. One Frey volunteers to join his crew that hunt for Bran, Rickon, Meera, Jojen, Osha and Hodor, though Theon does not note which one. They are taken to the Dreadfort after Ramsay sacks Winterfell.

### A Dance with Dragons

Little Walder is found dead in the snow outside Winterfell. Big Walder says he was looking for a White Harbor knight who owed him coin, though Hosteen Frey accuses Lord Wyman Manderly of ordering the acts. This accusation leads to a confrontation between the two Houses.
Walter Wyl

Lord **Walter Wyl** was Lord of Wyl and the head of House Wyl during the reign of King Aenys I Targaryen. He was the son of the infamous Wyl of Wyl.

## History

Walter fought for the first Vulture King during the reign of Aenys I Targaryen. During the Vulture Hunt, during a battle at Stonehelm, Walter was captured by Lord Orys Baratheon. Walter's father had removed Orys' swordhand during the First Dornish War.

In retaliation, Orys chopped off Walter's swordhand, then his other hand, and then both his feet, calling them his usury. Orys died on his return home, contentedly staring at the hands and feet strung up in his tent.
Stormcloud

**Stormcloud** was a young male dragon bonded with Aegon the Younger at the start of the Dance of the Dragons.

## History

During the civil war, it was decided by Prince Jacaerys Velaryon that nine-year-old Aegon and his brother Viserys should be sent to Pentos to be fostered by the Prince of Pentos for their own safety.

In late 129AC, the young princes boarded the Pentoshi cog *Gay Abandon*. Aegon took Stormcloud with him and Viserys took his egg. The cog and her escort ships ended up being captured by warships sailing under the banners of the Three Daughters. Aegon managed to escape the *Gay Abandon* by flying away on Stormcloud.

Prince Aegon managed to reach Dragonstone clinging desperately to his dragon's neck. Stormcloud had been terribly wounded as he fled and when he arrived at Dragonstone stubs of countless arrows were embedded in his belly and there was a scorpion bolt through his neck. Stormcloud died within the hour, hissing as the hot blood gushed black and smoking from his wounds. Aegon would never fly again after Stormcloud's death.
The Seasons of My Love

**The Seasons of My Love** is a Myrish song. Parts of it are sung by various characters throughout the series. The order of each verse is not known, as the song has not yet been sung in its entirety.

## Lyrics

I loved a maid as fair as summer

with sunlight in her hair.

I loved a maid as red as autumn

with sunset in her hair.

I loved a maid as white as winter

with moonglow in her hair.
Tarbeck Hall

**Tarbeck Hall** was the ancestral seat of House Tarbeck. It was destroyed on the orders of Ser Tywin Lannister.

## Location

It is located somewhere nearby to both Castamere and the Crag.

## History

Tarbeck Hall had always been the seat of House Tarbeck. By the time that Lord Gerold Lannister ruled over the Westerlands, however, the Tarbecks had become impoverished and their old seat had fallen into ruin. This changed when Walderan Tarbeck, the lord of Tarbeck Hall at the time, married the widowed Ellyn Reyne. Ellyn used her connections to House Lannister to rebuild the castle and bring the Tarbecks back to prominence.

Ser Denys Marbrand was sent to Tarbeck Hall by Lord Tytos Lannister, after Walderan angered King Aegon V Targaryen over land issues. Denys was attacked by Roger Reyne, Walderan's brother by marriage, during the night and was killed. Roger's brother, Ser Reynard Reyne, then convinced Tytos that Roger had thought he was attacking outlaws and Tytos made peace with both House Tarbeck and House Reyne.

During the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion, Walderan left his seat and met Tywin Lannister in the field. Walderan was beaten, and then executed, along with most of his family. Instead of besieging Tarbeck Hall, Tywin launched an assault of the keep. He took Rohanne and Cyrelle Tarbeck alive. Ellyn Reyne and Tion Tarbeck both died when the keep collapsed on top of them. The Last Lord Tarbeck, Rohanne's son, vanished during the attack.