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Robb Stark

King **Robb Stark** was the eldest son of Eddard Stark and Catelyn Tully, as well as the husband of Jeyne Westerling. He was looked up to by his brother, Bran Stark, and was good friends with Theon Greyjoy and his half brother Jon Snow. Robb was killed at the Red Wedding by Roose Bolton.

## Appearance and Character

Robb favours the features of House Tully, with thick auburn hair, blue eyes and a stocky build. He is both strong and fast. He learned a sense of honor and justice from his father, following strictly by the laws of the realm and enforcing them should needs be. Intelligent and fiercely determined, Robb is a born commander, winning every battle he has ever fought, but his weakness of putting his heart before his head leads to him losing the political side to the war he wages. Robb is hugely respected for his bravery and leadership skills, as well as his sense of honour, but because of his youth he is not an unbeatable man and lacks the wisdom that would come of true experience in war.

In fairness, Robb's fierce bravery and willingness to personally fight to the death for what he believes in sets him apart from his sworn enemy Joffrey Baratheon - a spoiled psychopath and a coward who talks big but never personally fights in battle and is not truly respected by his subjects, whereas Robb was revered by his men and his people, and his family loved him. Even Joffrey's siblings hate him - Robb's love and mourn him.

Robb is a skilled horseman and a great warrior. He is capable of taking advice from his bannermen and his elders.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Robb accompanies his father to a holdfast to pass judgement over Gared, a deserter of the Night's Watch. He thinks that Gared died bravely. On the way back to Winterfell he races with Jon, whooping and hollering as he did so. It is Robb that discovers the Direwolf Mother and pushes to be allowed to take the wolf pups back to the castle.

Robb is present for the arrival of King Robert Baratheon and his entourage to Winterfell. He is presented before the king as the heir to Winterfell. He escorts Princess Myrcella Baratheon into the Great Hall for the evening feast.

Jon believes that Robb grows as a man after the fall of Bran and the subsequent coma that he enters. He becomes more commanding. Robb informs Jon that their uncle, Benjen Stark, is waiting for him in the stables.

Robb offers to help Maester Luwin decide on who will fill the posts left vacant by his father's departure. He tells his mother of how his youngest brother follows him around. He offers to travel south and kill Ser Jaime Lannister when his mother tells him that she believes he may have harmed Bran.
Ricasso

**Ricasso** is a member of the court of Prince Doran Martell. He is old and blind and serves as the Seneschal at Sunspear.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ricasso is present at Sunspear when Doran Martell arrives from the Water Gardens. When Princess Arianne Martell has her plan to crown Myrcella Baratheon foiled she is handed over to the custody of Ricasso and Ser Manfrey Martell.

### A Dance with Dragons

Ricasso is present for the feast where Ser Balon Swann delivers the skull of Ser Gregor Clegane. Prince Doran has Ricasso raise a toast to King Tommen I Baratheon.
Osmund Kettleblack

**Ser Osmund Kettleblack** is a knight of House Kettleblack and a member of the Kingsguard under King Joffrey I Baratheon and his brother King Tommen I Baratheon. He has two brothers, Osfryd Kettleblack and Osney Kettleblack.

## Appearance

Osmund is a tall man, standing six feet and six inches, and has a muscled chest covered in black hair. He has a hooked nose, narrow cheeks and bushy eyebrows with a triangular beard. All is hair is black.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Osmund is sent with Ser Boros Blount to bring the news of the death of Lord Tywin Lannister to Cersei Lannister. He accompanies her to the Tower of the Hand, where he is tasked to dispose the body of Shae, a whore found in Tywin's chambers. He then accompanies Ser Meryn Trant in escorting Cersei and Tommen to the wake of Lord Tywin.

Jaime questions him after discovering the deaths of the two turnkeys who fell asleep the night of Tyrion's escape, but he insists that he only killed them on Cersei's bidding. Jaime tells him to get his brothers and clean up the mess that they made.
Nymeria (direwolf)

**Nymeria** is a female direwolf adopted by Arya Stark. She was found along with her littermates, Ghost, Grey Wind, Shaggydog, Summer, and Lady, shortly after their mother was killed by a stag.

In *A Game of Thrones*, Nymeria assaults Joffrey I Baratheon after a swordplay game goes awry. The attack is blamed on Lady, who is killed by Eddard Stark on the order of the king. Meanwhile, Arya and Nymeria flee, and when Arya is found later, Jory Cassel convinces her to chase Nymeria off so that she won't be killed as well.

In *A Clash of Kings*, Arya hears about a female direwolf who has been leading a fearless pack near the Gods Eye.

In *A Storm of Swords*, Arya has become a warg and Nymeria leads her to Catelyn Stark's dead body.

In *A Feast for Crows*, Arya continues to have wolf dreams, and man-eating wolves are rumored to roam near Riverrun.

In A Dance with Dragons, Ghost encounters Nymeria leading the fearless pack.
Red Sword

The **Red Sword** is one of several names given to a comet of unusual brightness that appeared in the night skies over Westeros and Essos in the year 299 AL, during the early part of the War of the Five Kings. It was also called the **Dragon's Tail**, **Prince Joffrey's Comet** (in King's Landing), **Mormont's Torch** (amongst the sworn brothers of the Night's Watch) and, amongst the Dothraki, the **Bleeding Star**, *shierak qiya* in their tongue.

The comet was a vivid red in colour with an unusually bright tail pointing to the south-east. Whilst it was visible across most of the known world and its presence was interpreted in many different ways, its existence seemed to be the most portentous for Daenerys Targaryen and her small army of followers. The comet was first noticeable on the night that her dragons hatched, and she decided to follow the tail of the comet looking for salvation, which eventually led her party across the Red Wastes to Vaes Tolorro and afterwards to the great city of Qarth on the Jade Sea. After this time the comet lost intensity and eventually faded away around the time Daenerys took ship for Slaver's Bay.

Despite its impressive size and vividness, the comet was explained as a purely scientific phenomenon by the maesters of the Citadel, whilst the various religious orders had their own explanations for its significance.
Rolland Darklyn

**Ser Rolland Darklyn** is an anointed knight of House Darklyn and a sworn brother of the Kingsguard.

## History

Ser Rolland was named to the Kingsguard on the battlefield. He died an hour after recieving the honour. He held the record of the youngest knight of the Kingsguard until Ser Jaime Lannister was appointed by King Aerys II Targaryen. He may also hold the record for the shortest time served.

He is one of the seven famous members of House Darklyn that served in the Kingsguard.
Pypar

**Pypar**, also known as **Pyp** or **Monkey**, is a ranger of the Night's Watch.

## History

Pypar travelled in a mummer's troupe before joining the Watch. He can imitate hundreds of accents and loves to act. He claims to be able to tell where somebody is from just by how they speak.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Pyp and Grenn lament to Sam and Edd about how distant Jon has been since being elected as Lord Commander. He feels like Jon has abandoned the friends that helped him to get to the position he holds.
Perceon III Gardener

## Perceon Gardener

King **Perceon III Gardener** was an ancient King of the Reach and head of House Gardener.

## History

Perceon ruled over The Reach during a time that House Manderly was gaining power. Perceon encouraged Lord Lorimar Peake to drive them into exile. As a result, House Peake were given Dunstonbury, the former Manderly seat.
Lucas Codd

**Lucas Codd**, better known as **Left-Hand Lucas Codd**, is an Ironborn raider and member of House Codd.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lucas joined with Euron Greyjoy after Euron declared himself the new King of the Iron Islands. He is listed as one of Euron's supporters at the Kingsmoot on Old Wyk. After the Taking of the Shields, Lucas was present on Oakenshield, where he tored down the tapestries of House Hewett. After the feast he raped one of Lord Humfrey Hewett's daughters.
Oswell Whent

> "*Woe to the Usurper if we had been*"
> ― Ser Oswell Whent
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**Ser Oswell Whent** was a knight of House Whent and of the Kingsguard. He served under Lord Commander Gerold Hightower in the Kingsguard of King Aerys II Targaryen until his death in 283 AC. He was remembered for his dark sense of humour.

## History

Ser Oswell served as a loyal member of the Kingsguard, mentoring Ser Jaime Lannister. He seems to make visits to see his brother, Lord Walter Whent, from time to time, as he had only just returned from a visit when the Tourney of Harrenhal was announced, according to Ser Barristan Selmy.

Ser Oswell was present at the tourney when Jaime was named to the Kingsguard. he rides to protect the honour of his niece. At some point he is unhorsed, leaving Lyanna Stark to be crowned the Queen of Love and Beauty.

During Robert's Rebellion Oswell, along with Gerold and Ser Arthur Dayne, is notably absent from the fighting. Whilst Prince Lewyn Martell, Ser Jonothor Darry and Ser Barristan all fight at the Battle of the Trident, these three are all absent. They have been left to guard the captive Lyanna at the Tower of Joy in Dorne, it is discovered. Lord Eddard Stark rides to find his sister along with six companions, including Ethan Glover, Lord Willam Dustin and Howland Reed. Ser Oswell dies at the Tower, alongside both his Kingsguard brothers, and 5 of Ned's companions. His body is buried under a cairn at the Tower of Joy.
Roderick Blackwood

Lord **Roderick Blackwood** was a head of House Blackwood and Lord of Raventree Hall.

## History

Roderick rose in rebellion against House Teague, when King Humfrey I Teague started to opress those who followed the Old Gods. He was supported by House Vance of Atranta and House Tully of Riverrun. He eventually called on King Arlan III Durrandon, who had married one of his daughters. Arlan intended to restore the Riverlands to the Blackwoods. Roderick was, however, killed during the Battle of Six Kings. His heir was a boy of eight, and the river lords rejected Shiera Blackwood as a potential ruler.
Robert Strong/Theories

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## Robert's Surname

Robert bears the name of House Strong. However, House Strong was one of the many houses that have held Harrenhal and faced extinction, due to the fabled curse. The last member of House Strong died during the Dance of the Dragons. It is possible, therefore, that Strong is merely a nickname given to him due to his large frame and physique.

## His Identity

Many people, including Ser Kevan Lannister, believe that Ser Robert Strong is actually the reanimated form of Ser Gregor Clegane, who was killed by Prince Oberyn Martell. This theory suggests he was reanimated by Qyburn, who was expelled from the Citadel for his experiments on humans. At Harrenhal, there are rumours that Qyburn practices necromancy. Ser Boros Blount says he has never seen Ser Robert use the privy, and Ser Meryn Trant claims to never see him eat or drink. It is known that Qyburn was allowed to experiment on Ser Gregor's body, and it is Qyburn who introduces Ser Robert.
Imry Florent

Ser **Imry Florent** is an anointed knight of House Florent. He serves as the Lord High Captain to his brother-in-law, Stannis Baratheon. Imry is among the casualties of the Battle of the Blackwater.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Imry is among the Florents that follow Lord Alester Florent in declaring for King Renly Baratheon. He switches to supporting Stannis after Renly is killed below the walls of Storm's End.
Red Death

The **Red Death** was a disease that erupted in the slave pens of Gogossos seventy seven years after the Doom of Valyria. It swept across the Isle of Tears and then spread across the rest of the Basilisk Isles. It killed nine of every ten men, who died screaming, bleeding copiously from every body orifice, their skin shredding like wet parchment.
Morgarth

Ser **Morgarth**, also known as **Morgath the Merry**, is a hedge knight.

## Appearance and Character

He is burly. He has a red, bulbous nose and a thick salt and pepper beard. He has large, gnarled hands.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Morgarth enters the service of Petyr Baelish at the Gates of the Moon. When he meets Alayne Stone, he remarks that Lord Baelish never mentioned how beautiful she was.
Rodrik Harlaw

> "*Dead history is writ in ink, the living sort in blood.*"
> ― Rodrik Harlaw
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Lord **Rodrik Harlaw**, also known as **Rodrik the Reader**, is the head of House Harlaw, Lord of Ten Towers, and Lord of Harlaw. He is the good-brother of King Balon Greyjoy. He is the captain of the *Sea Song*.

## Appearance and Character

Rodrik has brown hair and eyes, and a short, neat grey beard. He has requested a Myrish lense to aid with his vision.

## History

Rodrik's two sons were both killed during the Battle of Fair Isle. He used to have septons present at Ten Towers to care for his books. His sister, Gwynesse Harlaw, believes she should be the Lord of Ten Towers.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Rodrik assembles all those who would support Asha Greyjoy in the Kingsmoot at Ten Towers. He speaks with Lord Baelor Blacktyde. Rodrik's cousin, Hotho Harlaw, brings a copy of Marwyn's Book of Lost Books, in the hope that Rodrik will marry his daughter. Rodrik offers to name Asha heir to Ten Towers if she agrees to back down her intentions for the throne. He is one of the first to call Asha's name at the Kingsmoot. Rodrik helps Asha escape after the Kingsmoot.

After the Taking of the Shields, Victarion Greyjoy and Nute the Barber spot him talking with Lord Gorold Goodbrother and Dunstan Drumm. Rodrik is sceptical of Euron's plan to conquer Wetseros. and doubts his claim that he sailed the Smoking Sea. Rodrik fears the enmity of the Reach.

### A Dance with Dragons

Asha remembers how her uncle had advised her to read Haereg's *History of the Ironborn*, which recounts an event where a Kingsmoot was overturned.
Rhea Royce

**Lady Rhea Royce**, also known as the **Bronze Bitch**, was the head of House Royce of Runestone and the Lady of Runestone under the rule of King Viserys I Targaryen. She was the first wife of Prince Daemon Targaryen.

## History

Rhea and Daemon had no love for each other, with Daemon nicknaming her the Bronze Bitch, a reference to the ancestral armour of House Royce. She died childless, it is unknown if this was because she was barren or Daemon preferred the company of other women.

Rhea died during a hawking accident. After her death Daemon requested to be made Lord of Runestone, but this notion was rejected by Lady Jeyne Arryn, meaning the title instead passed on to Rhea's nephew.
Old Stone Bridge

**The Old Stone Bridge** is an inn in The Crownlands. It is run by a man called Naggle.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Brienne of Tarth stops at the inn on the road between Rosby and Duskendale, along with the merchant Hibald, and her companions, Ser Creighton Longbough and Ser Illifer. She purchases a room for her companions, but during the night she rides away.
Qhorin

**Qhorin**, also known as **Qhorin Halfhand**, is an almost legendary ranger of the Night's Watch.

He is the second in command of the Shadow Tower. He used to be friends with Mance Rayder, until the latter defected to the Free Folk. Qhorin lost all the fingers of his right hand except his thumb and forefinger to a Wildling axe, thus earning the nickname "the Halfhand". Then he learned to fight as well with his left hand. He wears his long gray hair in a braid.
Sarnor

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**Sarnor** is an ancient kingdom located in north-west Essos. At its height, it stretched from the eastern eaves of the Forest of Qohor to the Silver Sea. Its territory was located in the north-west and west of what is now the Dothraki Sea. It encompassed a wide swathe of land. During its later years it functioned as a client-kingdom of the Valyrian Freehold, trading with Valyria via the nearby colony city of Essaria.

Its capital city was Sarnath of the Tall Towers.

Following the Doom of Valyria Sarnor was consumed by civil war and then destroyed by the emerging forces of the Dothraki. The port city of Saath is the sole surviving settlement of Sarnor.

## History

The age of Sarnor is unclear, except that it spread across the north-western part of Essos over a period of centuries. Sarnor came into contact with Valyria during the latter's northwards expansion. After the founding of Qohor and Essaria, Valyria chose to enter into peaceful contact with Sarnor rather than warfare. A Valyrian road was built from Essaria to the Sarnori cities of Saath and Sarnath to facilitate trade and communications.

Sarnor survived the Doom but became divided by the rise of the Dothraki. One of the Sarnori kings allied with the Dothraki to destroy the rest of the kingdom. However, by the end of the Century of Blood all of the Sarnori cities bar only Saath had been destroyed. The Dothraki had also sacked and destroyed Essaria before their westwards advance was checked at the Battle of Qohor, when they were defeated by the Unsullied.

Since the destruction of Sarnor, the Free City of Lorath has established a trading settlement at Morosh, north-east of Saath.

## Government

Each of the major cities of Sarnor had its own king, with a High King ruling over the entire nation. The nation of Sarnor was more akin to a confederation of city-states rather than a tightly-knit kingdom.

## Geography

Sarnor's territory encompassed the western-most part of the Dothraki sea, including hundreds of miles of rolling grasslands. Sarnor's cities were clustered around the River Sarne in the north-west and around the inland Silver Sea in the east (before it shrank into a grouping of lakes and marshes).

## List of towns and cities

* Saath, located at the western mouth of the Sarne.
* Sarys, located at the eastern mouth of the Sarne. Now known as Vaes Graddakh, the City of Refuse.
* Sarnath, known as Sarnath of the Tall Towers, located on the lower Sarne. It was the capital and largest city of Sarnor, and the seat of the High King. Now known as Vaes Khewo, the City of Worms.
* Kasath, located on the south-western shores of the Silver Sea. Now known as Vojjor Samui, the City of Broken Gods.
* Sallosh, located on the north-eastern shores of the Silver Sea. Now known as Vaes Athjikhari, the City of Sickness.
* Gornath, located on the eastern shores of the Silver Sea. Now known as Vaes Leqse, the City of Rats.
* Sathar, located on the south-eastern shores of the Silver Sea. Nown known as Yalli Qamayi, the City of Wailing Children.
Raynard Ruttiger

Ser **Raynard Ruttiger** is a landed knight and head of House Ruttiger.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

During the Second Siege of Riverrun, Ser Daven Lannister sends Raynard and Manfryd Yew to guard the nets downstream from Riverrun, so as to prevent boats escaping from the castle.

Ser Brynden Tully later escapes by swimming downstream during the night. Ser Jaime Lannister suspects that if Manfryd or Raynard heard anything then they would have thought it just a turtle or a trout.
Rhaena Targaryen

Princess **Rhaena Targaryen** was the second daughter of King Aegon III Targaryen and his second wife, Queen Daenaera Velaryon. The sister of both King Daeron I Targaryen and King Baelor I Targaryen, at the age of fourteen, Rhaena became known as one of the **Maidens in the Tower** when Baelor imprisoned her and her sisters.

At fourteen, two years younger than Daena, Rhaena was just as lovely as her sister, but hers was a softer, sweeter, more feminine beauty. Though by no means plump, her body was more rounded than Daena's. Her breasts were larger, her lips fuller, her hair more gold than silver and always carefully coiffed and combed. She had soft, kind eyes and a shy, sweet smile. Personality wise she differed quite alot from her older sister. Where Daena was wilful, wild, and adventurous, Rhaena was dutiful, meek, and passive. She loved lace and gold trim and often embroidered depictions of faith on her clothing.

Rhaena was the second daughter of King Aegon III Targaryen and Queen Daenaera of House Velaryon. She was born in 147 AC. She had two brothers, Daeron and Baelor, and two sisters, Daena and Elaena. Rhaena, along with her sisters, was one of the infamous sisters of King Baelor I Targaryen. By Baelor, she and her sisters were locked in what would since then be known as the Maidenvault, becoming known as the "Three Maids in the Tower". Baelor imprisoned the sisters in comfortable confinement so the sight of them would not tempt him or others in his court to mortal lusts. Rhaena, unlike her two sisters, never chaffed at her confinement. She was heavily influenced by her brother Baelor and in later life even joined the Faith and became a Septa.

The second daughter and fourth child of King Aegon III Targaryen, Rhaena was the granddaughter of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and her uncle-husband, Prince Daemon Targaryen. Rhaena never married, due to joining the faith, and thus did not have any children herself.
Seagard

**Seagard** is the castle and town seat of House Mallister. It's current Lord is Jason Mallister. It is located on the Western coast of Westeros, along the Ironman's Bay and south of the Cape of Eagles. The closest major castle to it is the Twins. seat of House Frey. It is notable for it's Booming Tower, a large bell that calls the people of the town into the castle if Ironborn raiders are sighted off the coast.

## History

The castle was constructed to protect The Riverlands from reavers of the Ironborn. It didn't stop Iron King Harwyn Hardhand landing his longships to the south and launching a campaign of conquest against Storm King Arrec Durrandon.

Seagard was one of the sites of Ironborn invasion during the Greyjoy Rebellion, but the army of Rodrik Greyjoy was repelled by Lord Jason, who personally killed Balon Greyjoy's son himself. After this, King Robert Baratheon launches the royal fleet from both Seagard and Lannisport to put down the armies of the Ironborn.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Wendel Frey serves as a page at Seagard. The castle has been untouched by the War of the Five Kings, possibly because of the fact that it is North of the main area of the Riverlands. Theon Greyjoy sets out from Seagard on his journey to The Iron Islands in an effort to secure troops from his father for Robb Stark's cause. Lord Gawen Westerling is held prisoner at Seagard after being taken prisoner by Lord Jason at the Battle of the Whispering Wood.

### A Storm of Swords

Jason Mallister yields Seagard to Black Walder Frey after the events of the Red Wedding. Black Walder has to threaten Jason with his heir's life to force him to yield.
Seasmoke

Seasmoke was a pale silver-grey dragon of Dragonstone. Seasmoke was the pride and passion of Laenor Velaryon.

Jacaerys Velaryon called for dragonriders during the Dance of the Dragons. Seasmoke killed one of his kingsguard, Steffon Darklyn, during an attempt. Later, Addam Velaryon rode it.

Seasmoke fought Tessarion and Vermithor in the Second Battle of Tumbleton. The latter was the one to kill Seasmoke by ripingg its head.

## Known dragonriders of Seasmoke

* Laenor Velaryon
* Addam Velaryon
Myrcella Baratheon

Princess **Myrcella Baratheon** is the legal daughter of King Robert Baratheon and Queen Cersei Lannister, but her actual father is Ser Jaime Lannister. She is the younger sister of King Joffrey I Baratheon and serves as the heir presumptive of King Tommen I Baratheon. Her sworn shield is Ser Arys Oakheart.

## Appearance and Character

She is likened to her mother in appearance, but without the vindictive character of Cersei. She is delicate, beautiful, courteous and courageous. She is fond of the game Cyvasse. She is described as seeming insipid by Jon Snow.

She later loses an ear and is given a facial scar by Ser Gerold Dayne.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Myrcella accompanies her legal parents to Winterfell when Robert decides to name Lord Eddard Stark as Hand of the King. She is presented to Eddard and his wife, Lady Catelyn Tully, with her siblings. She is escorted into the feast by Robb Stark.

She attends the needlework lessons of Septa Mordane during her time at the castle. The septa coos over her during these, although Arya Stark considers her stitching to be wonky.
Rainbow Guard

The Rainbow Guard was a Kingsguard like organization created by Renly Baratheon sometime after he left King's Landing and declared himself king. Each member wore a different colored armor, making up the colors of the rainbow.

## Members

* Ser Loras Tyrell, Lord Commander.
* Brienne of Tarth, the Blue.
* Lord Bryce Caron, the Orange.
* Ser Emmon Cuy. the Yellow.
* Ser Guyard Morrigen, the Green.
* Ser Parmen Crane, the Purple.
* Ser Robar Royce, the Red.

## History

After the events of A Game of Thrones, Renly Baratheon takes the men he had gathered to hold King Joffey, his mother, brother, and sister if Eddard Stark had given his leave out of King's Landing.

Later, he declares himself king and forms the Rainbow Guard as his protectors.

In A Clash of Kings, when Catelyn Stark went to speak with Renly in hopes of making an agreement with the southron king, she witnesses a shadow come into Renly's tent and kill him, before Brienne and herself. The two escape after Brienne fights off a man who believes her to be killer.

## Trivia

* King Renly asked Catelyn Stark if Barristan Selmy was serving Robb Stark, as he hoped that he would come over to him and take the blue.
Protector of the Realm

**Protector of the Realm** is a title held by the commander-in-chief of the Seven Kingdoms. The title is usually held by the king, but it can also be held by one of the king's most trusted advisors in his absence, in sickness, or if the king is too young to rule.

## Known Protectors of the Realm who did not rule as monarchs

* Robar Baratheon, ruling for Jaehaerys I Targaryen.
* Daemon Targaryen, ruling for Rhaenyra Targaryen.
* Aemond Targaryen, ruling for Aegon II Targaryen.
* Baelor Targaryen, ruling for Daeron II Targaryen.
* Eddard Stark, ruling for Joffrey I Baratheon.
* Cersei Lannister, ruling for Joffrey I Baratheon and Tommen I Baratheon.
* Kevan Lannister, ruling for Tommen I Baratheon.
Robin Greyjoy

**Robin Greyjoy** was the only son of Lord Quellon Greyjoy by his third wife.

## History

Robin was the ninth son of Quellon, and the only one by his third wife. He was a sickly boy, and is remembered by Aeron Greyjoy, his elder brother, as "sickly idiot boy". He died young.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Aeron recalls all eight of his brothers, including Robin, after the death of another brother, Balon Greyjoy.
Olyvar Frey

**Olyvar Frey** is the eighteenth son of Lord Walder Frey, and the sixth he had with Bethany Rosby. He is the older brother of Roslin Frey. He is described as anxious and passionate.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Olyvar is sent to squire for Robb Stark as part of the deal brokered between Walder and Catelyn Stark. Olyvar is a devoted squire and fights alongside Robb at the Battle of the Whispering Wood.

### A Storm of Swords

After Robb marries Jeyne Westerling and the Freys pull their support from the Young Wolf's cause Olyvar begs to be allowed to stay with Robb, however his family force him to leave with them. Olyvar is not present for the Red Wedding as he is "on duty".
Robert Blackwood (209)

## Robert Blackwood

**Robert Blackwood** was a member of House Blackwood during the rule of King Daeron II Targaryen.

## History

Robert was among the men who participated in the Tourney at Ashford Meadow. He was considered as someone who may ride for Ser Duncan the Tall, but it was decided that he would never cooperate with Otho Bracken.
Quill and Tankard

> "'**The inn would go on standing for another six hundred years, selling wine and ale and fearsomely strong cider to rivermen and seamen, smiths and singers, priests and princes, and the novices and acolytes of the Citadel'**"
> ― Pate
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**The Quill and Tankard** is an inn located in Oldtown, on an island in the middle of the Honeywine. It is frequented by novices and acolytes of the Citadel, such as Pate or Aemon Targaryen.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Alleras, Mollander, Roone and Armen encounter Pate at the inn, who is busy waiting for the Alchemist. Alleras buys a round of strong cider, to celebrate the forging of his copper link. They argue about Daenerys Targaryen and the rumours of dragons coming from Qarth. Pate laments to himself about his love for Rosey, one of the serving wenches, who dotes on Alleras.
Sansa Stark

**Sansa Stark**, also known as **Sansa Lannister**, is the eldest daughter and second child of Eddard Stark and his wife Catelyn and second wife to Tyrion Lannister. She is eleven years old when *A Game of Thrones* begins.

## Appearance and Character

Sansa is more feminine than her tomboy sister Arya, she is very beautiful, and Queen Cersei believes that she might be the "younger, more beautiful queen" of her prophecy. Catelyn Stark believes that Sansa will be more beautiful than her when she is grown. She has the auburn hair that is characteristic of members of House Tully.

A courteous and dreamy young girl, Sansa was better known for her aspirations to become a great lady and to marry a handsome prince. Sansa loves music and lemon cakes. She used to believe that life could be like a song, with the existence of heroes. When King Robert comes to Winterfell and arranges a marriage between her and his alleged son Joffrey, Sansa is overjoyed and becomes deeply infatuated with him, blind to the psychopathic behaviour of her betrothed and the fact that her naivete could be dangerous. Because she is so innocent, she is viewed as easily exploited by the political players in Westeros.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Sansa is given her direwolf after Jon Snow and Bran Stark convince Eddard to keep the pups of the dead Direwolf Mother. She escorts Prince Joffrey Baratheon into the feast after the arrival of the royal retinue arrive.

Sansa talks with Jeyne Poole and Beth Cassel about how handsome Prince Joffrey is during stitching the next day. Arya thinks that Septa Mordane worships Sansa.

During the journey to King's Landing, Sansa is introduced to Ser Barristan Selmy, Lord Renly Baratheon, and, lastly, Ser Ilyn Payne. Sansa thinks Ilyn to be even more frightening than Sandor Clegane.

She then rides out with her betrothed, and Joffrey ends up in a confrontation with Arya. She tries to help, but he tells her to leave him. She then doesn't tell the truth when her sister is brought before Robert. It is Sansa's direwolf, Lady, that is killed for the attack.
Qhored I Hoare

King **Qhored I Hoare**, also known as **Qhored the Cruel**, was a King of the Iron Islands from House Hoare. He is regarded as one of the greatest kings of the Iron Islands. Some say he was actually from House Greyiron and House Blacktyde.

## History

When he was young, Qhored sacked the city of Oldtown, taking thousands of women as captives. When he was 30, Qhored defeated King Bernarr II Justman and took his three sons as hostages. Three years later he murdered the boys in the Bloody Keep of Pyke. He then defeated Bernarr's vengeful era and had him drowned as an offering to the Drowned God, ending the line of House Justman.

During the reign of King Qhored the Ironborn could claim that his writ ran "wherever men can smell salt water or hear the crash of waves." The Ironborn were at their peak, ruling land from Bear Island to the Arbor. Many men abandoned their homes for fear of Qhored's reavers, and those who remained had to pay tribute.Qhored, dubbed Qhored the Cruel in the Kingdom of the Reach, died aged ninety, having ruled for seventy-five years.
Second Blackfyre Rebellion

### Result

Red Dragon victory* Conspiracy exposed by Brynden Rivers before the rebellion can begin
* Daemon II Blackfyre imprisoned

Belligerents| **Black Dragon*** House Blackfyre
	+ House Peake
	+ House Butterwell
	+ House Heddle
	+ House Cockshaw

The **Second Blackfyre Rebellion** is the somewhat grandiose name given to an abortive attempt by Daemon Blackfyre, styling himself Daemon II Blackfyre, to raise a fresh rebellion against House Targaryen in 212 AL. The attempt failed thanks to the actions of the Hand of the King, Brynden Rivers (known as Bloodraven), and his agents in exposing the conspiracy before it could erupt into a full-scale civil war.

## Causes

After the defeat of the First Blackfyre Rebellion at the Battle of the Redgrass Field, Aegor Rivers (known as Bittersteel) led the forces of House Blackfyre into exile in the Free Cities. Although Daemon I Blackfyre and his two eldest sons had been slain in the battle, several younger sons survived. Sixteen years after the Redgrass Field, Daemon's third son and namesake decided the time was ripe to lead a second rebellion. Bittersteel was unconvinced and refused to back the plan with the military forces under his command, leaving Daemon to attempt to lead a rebellion by himself.

## Course of the conflict

Daemon Blackfyre infiltrated the Seven Kingdoms and called a secret meeting of Blackfyre loyalists at the castle of Whitewalls, using a marriage celebration as cover. However, Bloodraven had already discerned the threat and sent one of his agents to infiltrate the celebration whilst he prepared forces to seize the castle and arrest those traitors present. What was unplanned was the intervention of Ser Duncan the Tall and his ward, Egg, who attended the wedding and attendant tournament purely by chance. Their actions - and the discovery of Egg's true identity as a Targaryen prince - caused the would-be rebels to move prematurely, and allow Bloodraven's forces to capture them. Most of the would-be rebels were executed, but Daemon II Blackfyre was arrested and sent to the Red Keep as a prisoner and potential hostage against Bittersteel's good behaviour.

## Aftermath

Following the Second Blackfyre Rebellion, there were three further attempts by House Blackfyre to seize the Iron Throne.
Orphan-Maker

**Orphan-Maker** is the ancestral sword of House Roxton. It is described as having a black blade.

## History

Jon Roxton wielded the blade during the Dance of the Dragons, using it to mortally wound Lord Owen Costayne during the Battle on the Honeywine. The sword was then used by Jon to kill the dragonseed known as Hugh Hammer during the Second Battle of Tumbleton, as Hugh had demanded kingship and Jon was part of a conspiracy to stop him. Jon was killed afterwards in a ten against one fight. It is assumed the sword was returned to his house.
Qarlton Chelsted

**Lord Qarlton Chelsted** was the head of House Chelsted, and served as Master of Coin and Hand of the King to King Aerys II Targaryen. He was executed by Aerys for questioning the king on military decisions.

## Appearance and Character

Ser Jaime Lannister thinks of Qarlton as a craven, except for when he eventually stood up to Aerys.

## History

He attended the Tourney of Harrenhal, believing that Prince Rhaegar Targaryen was using it as a way of garnering support from the commons and the lords for his cause. Qarlton whispered in the ear of Aerys. He had originally suggested that Aerys forbid the tourney.

Qarlton originally served Aerys as Master of Coin, but was granted the post of Hand of the King after the exile of Jon Connington, his predecessor in the post. He became suspicious of the pyromancers Rossart, Garigus and Belis. When he discovered about Aerys' wildfire plot he begged for the king not to go through, even standing down as hand when his request was refused. Aerys had him dipped in wildfire and burned alive.
Quicksilver

**Quicksilver** was a dragon rode by King Aenys Targaryen, and later by his son Aegon Targaryen. He perished alongside his rider at the hands of Balerion and Maegor the Cruel, during the Battle Beneath God's Eye.

Quicksilver was born after the War of Conquest and ridden by Aenys I, later by his son Aegon. When Maegor usurped the Throne, Aegon began gathering as many lords as possible to his cause, rallying them behind Quicksilver. Aegon and Quicksilver where confronted at the God's Eye by Maegor and Balerion, and despite not being a very young dragon, already over 20 years old, he was no match to the much older and bigger Balerion, who was now over a hundred years old, and both died very easily.
Old Way

The **Old Way** refers to the ancient Ironborn tradition of reaving and plunder. A key concept within the Old Way is paying the "iron price", which means to take possessions from defeated adversaries, rather than purchasing or bartering for them, which is referred to as the "gold price."

Before the coming of Aegon the Conqueror, the Ironborn carved out a vast domain in Westeros through lightning raids, carrying away plunder, thralls and women, and burning everything else. The Old Way ended after Aegon the Conqueror burned Black Harren and his sons in Harrenhal and vanquished the Ironborn. Aegon outlawed the Ironborn's reaving ways, at least in Westeros. The Ironborn were still free to reave and plunder the Free Cities of Essos, preventing the Old Way from complete extinction.

Ever since the Conquest, several Ironborn rulers have made attempts at returning to the Old Way, and striking at the rest of Westeros. While these attempts have been momentarily successful, they have always ended in defeat.
Rosamund Lannister

**Rosamund Lannister** is a member of House Lannister of Lannisport.

## Appearance and Character

Rosamund has golden hair, like most Lannisters, and is of a similar height to Myrcella Baratheon. She has straight hair.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Rosamund accompanied Princess Myrcella Baratheon on her journey to Dorne, serving as a handmaiden. She was chosen by Tyrion Lannister due to her resemblance with the princess.

When Ser Arys Oakheart decides to aid Princess Arianne Martell in her plot to crown Myrcella, he leaves Rosamund in Myrcella's chambers whilst he smuggles the princess out of the castle. He reports that she has redspots, in the hope that this will keep most of the residents of Sunspear away, though Trystane Martell still wishes to visit her.
Red Keep

### Places

Great Hall • Maegor's Holdfast • Queen's Ballroom • Tower of the Hand • White Sword Tower • Maidenvault • Traitor's Walk • Black Cells

### Founder

{Aegon the Conqueror}

The **Red Keep** is the stronghold and home of the king of the Seven Kingdoms in King's Landing.

### History

After the original Seven Kingdoms were dismantled by Aegon The Conqueror, serving as the basis for his new great kingdom, Aegon started a construction of a  royal castle in the place he first set foot in the Conquest, a land near the Blackwater Bay. For the royal castle was designed to be a really huge one, even after 37 years of reign he was not ready yet, nevertheless it was almost done. During the reign of Maegor I Targaryen, the construction was completed. Maegor executed everyone who worked on the construction of the castle, to keep on its secret passages.

### Recent Events

It is the setting for many important events in the series, including the death of Robert Baratheon, the marriage and subsequent death of Joffrey Baratheon, also Rickard and Brandon Stark died in the throne room and the death of the Mad King during the sack of King's Landing. It was also made by Maegor the Cruel in 42 AL.
Rufus Leek

**Ser Rufus Leek** is an anointed knight of House Leek and serves as the castellan of the Dun Fort.

## Appearance and Character

Rufus is short and stout, with grey hair and an amputated leg. He is illiterate.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lord Renfred Rykker leaves Rufus as castellan when he travels with the force of Lord Randyll Tarly to Maidenpool. Rufus greets Brienne Tarth when she arrives at the castle, but due to his inability to read he passes her over to the Dun Fort's Maester.
Polliver

Polliver was one of Sandor Clegane's servicemen.

## History

### A Clash of Kings

When Arya Stark, Gendry, Hot Pie, and other survivors escape from a raid and head into a town, Polliver is with Sandor when they're captured, and he takes Needle away from Arya.

### A Storm of Swords

Polliver was now under Gregor Clegane's commands and his men came to an inn where Sandor and Arya were. A battle ensued, and Sandor slew Polliver.
Mors Martell

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**Mors Martell** was Lord of Sunspear and the first ruling prince of Dorne.

When Nymeria, warrior queen of the Rhoyne, landed in Dorne with her ten thousand ships, she chose to wed Martell. Together, they defeated all of Mors' rivals and established House Martell's primacy. Due to the Rhoynar influence, Dornish rulers styled and continue to style themselves "prince" rather than "king". All current generations of House Martell are descendants of Mors and Nymeria.
Ormund Hightower

**Lord Ormund Hightower** was the head of House Hightower and Lord of Oldtown during the start of the Dance of the Dragons. He was killed by Lord Roderick Dustin during the First Battle of Tumbleton.

## History

Ormund claimed to lead The Reach in support of King Aegon II Targaryen, his kinsman, although not all the Lords of the Reach followed him. Ormund was almost defeated at the Battle on the Honeywine when he was surrounded by the forces of Lord Thaddeus Rowan and Tom Flowers on one side and Ser Alan Beesbury, Lord Alan Tarly and Lord Owen Costayne on the other bank of the river. When the battle seemed lost it was his squire, Prince Daeron Targaryen, who arrived on the back of Tessarion and secured a victory for the greens. It was Ormund who knighted Daeron, naming him Ser Daeron the Daring.

He then marched up the Mander, defeating all the black armies that opposed him, before reaching the city of Tumbleton. He engaged the defenders of the town and the Winter Wolves charged his troops. The Northmen fought their way through his men and Lord Roderick killed Ser Bryndon Hightower when he stood between him and his liege lord, although Bryndon did take Roderick's shield arm. Despite these injuries Roderick still managed to defeat and kill Lord Ormund.
Penny Jenny

## Jenny

**Jenny**, also known as **Penny Jenny** or **Redgrass Jenny**, was a whore during the reign of King Daeron II Targaryen.

## History

She was a camp follower of the forces of House Blackfyre prior to the Battle of the Redgrass Field. She supposedly lay with dozens of men, possibly including Ser Quentyn Ball. This was where the nickname Redgrass Jenny came from.

Afterwards, she returned to King's Landing and began working at an establishment known as Pussywillows. Here she birthed a son and a daughter, who she claimed were sired by Ser Quentyn. After her death the whores would continue to raise the two children.
Sea Bitch

The ***Sea Bitch*** is an Ironborn longship belonging to House Greyjoy and captained by Theon Greyjoy.

## Appearance

It has a lean, black hull a hundred feet long, a single mast and fifty oars. The longship has a deck large enough to hold a hundred men and an iron ram shaped like an arrowhead.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Theon is given command of the ship after his return to the Iron Islands. He names the ship after Esgred, who is actually his sister, Asha, claims that it is more of a sea bitch than a fair maiden.

The *Sea Bitch* is used as the flagship for the fleet that Balon Greyjoy sends to harry the Stony Shore. Theon deviates from the plan, however, and gives six ships to his uncle, Aeron, keeping the *Sea Bitch* and the *Foamdrinker* for his own plan. He sends Dagmer Cleftjaw with the *Foamdrinker* to attack Torrhen's Square, whilst taking the *Sea Bitch* with him to take Winterfell.

## Known Crew

* Maron Botley
* Cadwyl
* Gevin Harlaw
* Rymolf Stormdrunk
* Stygg
* Urzen
Red Oarsman

The **Red Oarsman** is an Ironborn raider.

## Appearance and Character

He has fiery red hair, which he wears in braids.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The Red Oarsman joins with Euron Greyjoy after he declares himself King of the Iron Islands. He is listed as one of Euron's supporters at the Kingsmoot. As part of the plan to attack the Shield Islands, the Red Oarsman and Torwold Browntooth were sent up the Mander with twelve of the fastest longships, to serve as bait, before turning round to return to the mouth of the river, where the rest of the Ironborn fleet would be waiting. After the battle, he was sent by Euron to collect more supplies for the voyage to Slaver's Bay.
Norjen

**Norjen** is a man from The Iron Islands. He is a priest of the Drowned God faith.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Norjen works with Aeron Greyjoy on Great Wyk, and helps to drown and resuscitate Emmond. He is present when news comes of the death of King Balon Greyjoy. He travels with the other Drowned Men to Pebbleton, where he is present for Aeron declaring a Kingsmoot.
Owen Costayne

**Lord Owen Costayne** was the head of House Costayne and Lord of Three Towers during the Dance of the Dragons.

## History

Lord Owne declared himself for Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, against the will of his liege lord, Ormund Hightower, who declared for King Aegon II Targaryen. Lord Owen then fought in the Battle on the Honeywine, riding with Lord Alan Tarly and Ser Alan Beesbury in cutting off the retreat of the forces of House Hightower.

The enemy started to crumble initially, but the arrival of Prince Daeron Targaryen on his dragon Tessarion changed the course of the battle. Other leaders were taken prisoner after the battle, but Owen was defeated and mortally wounded by Ser Jon Roxton, who wielded Orphan-Maker, and eventually died of his wounds, although it was a slow death.
Nightflyer

The ***Nightflyer*** is an Ironborn longship belonging to House Blacktyde. It is captained by Lord Baelor Blacktyde.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Victarion Greyjoy spots the *Nightflyer* at anchor next to the *Thunderer* at Nagga's Cradle. Baelor tries to flee the Kingsmoot on the *Nightflyer* after Euron Greyjoy is chosen, but is captured and executed.

## Behind the Scenes

*Nightflyer* shares it's name with a novella written by George R.R. Martin.
Murenmure

**Maester Murenmure** is a trained is master of the Citadel in Oldtown. He is currently in service to House Goodbrother at the Hammerhorn.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Murenmure is present in the Great Hall of the Hammerhorn for the arrival of Aeron Greyjoy, after he hears of the death of King Balon Greyjoy. Aeron distrusts Murenmure because of his traumatic past with maesters. He asks for Murenmure to be dismissed, but Lord Gorold Goodbrother insists that he stay. After that the master argues over the succession with Aeron, as Murenmure thinks that the crown should go to Theon Greyjoy or Asha Greyjoy, whilst Aeron says that it should not go to a woman or an unholy man.