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Red Waste

The **Red Waste** is an extensive area of desert and wasteland in Essos. It is located east of Slaver's Bay and Lhazar, and south of the Dothraki Sea. Its southern edge runs along the Summer Sea, whilst to the west lie the Bone Mountains.

## Geography

The Red Waste is quite large, stretching from north to south for approximately 800 miles, and from east to west for roughly 600 miles. The Red Waste is arid and parched, with no rivers or sources of water other than a few viable wells, located in the ruins of abandoned cities.

The ruined cities of Vaes Orvik, Vaes Tolorro, Vaes Shirosi and Vaes Qosar are located in the Red Waste, all fairly close to its southern edge. The populated cities of Port Yhos, Qarkash and Qarth are located along the south coast of the Red Waste. These cities have survived as sea travel brings them food and supplies, whilst the Waste forms a convenient protective barrier against attacks from the Dothraki to the north.

## History

The Red Waste does not appear to have always been so large. It was once considerably smaller, and over time expanded, swallowing the settled cities as it did so. The inhabitants of those cities were forced to flee to other lands. The reason for this expansion of the wasteland is not known.

## *A Game of Thrones*

The Dothraki *khalasar* belonging to Khal Drogo turns south-east after its attack on Lhazar, entering the Red Waste's margins. Drogo dies and Daenerys hatches her dragon eggs in this area.

## *A Clash of Kings*

Daenerys and her retinue push through the Red Waste, travelling for weeks on end. Some of Daenerys's followers, such as Doreah, die during this harsh journey. They eventually find shelter in the ruins of Vaes Tolorro. Thanks to the wells in the city, which are still viable, and some hardy fruit groves, they are able to recover whilst Daenerys's bloodriders explore the surrounding area. Once the route to Qarth is revealed, Daenerys and her followers depart the Red Waste.

## References

1. ↑ *A Game of Thrones*
2. ↑ *A Clash of Kings*
Tion Tarbeck

**Tion Tarbeck**, also known as **Tion the Red**, was a man of House Tarbeck. He was the only son of Lord Walderan Tarbeck with Ellyn Reyne. He was named for Tion Lannister, as an insult to to Lord Gerold Lannister.

## History

Tion became Lord of Tarbeck Hall after the death of his father. He died during the assault of Tarbeck Hall by Ser Tywin Lannister during the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion. He supposedly died in the arms of his mother, who also perished in the attack.
Robar Royce

Ser **Robar Royce** is an anointed knight of House Royce and the second son of Lord Yohn Royce. He serves in the Rainbow Guard under King Renly Baratheon.

## Appearance and Character

Robar is handsome and courteous, but the company he keeps is 'young and foolish' according to Catelyn Stark. Robar is probably one of the best swordsmen in the Vale. Ser Hyle Hunt remarks that, while Brienne could have contended with the rash Emmon Cuy on a good day, she would have stood little chance against Robar.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

He joins Renly's Kingsguard, because he is not in line to inherit and the glory of tournaments is not going to give him a future. Catelyn estimates his age as being in his early twenties. Ser Robar is guarding Renly's tent and comes in when he hears Brienne call out. Catelyn Stark persuades him that Brienne is innocent and he holds off the others, allowing them to escape.

Ser Loras Tyrell murders Ser Robar in a fit of rage for his failure to protect Renly and kill Brienne. Later, Loras regrets this, as Robar was his friend and he comes to believe that Stannis is responsible for Renly's death.
Stafford Lannister

Ser **Stafford Lannister** is an anointed knight of House Lannister. He is one of the sons of Ser Jason Lannister by Marla Prester.

## History

Stafford was one of the Lannisters seized by Ellyn Reyne, after Ser Tywin Lannister arrested her husband, Lord Walderan Tarbeck. Tywin suggested sending Walderan back to Tarbeck Hall in three pieces, but Tytos Lannister, Stafford's uncle, arranged for the exchange of hostages at Castamere. Ser Kevan Lannister was sent to retrieve the Lannister hostages.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

After the defeat of Ser Jaime Lannister at the Battle of the Camps, Stafford is tasked with assembling another Lannister force near to Lannisport. It took a long time to train, as it was mostly made up of inexperienced men.

Stafford did not post sentries, as the Golden Tooth, which holds the entrance to the Westerlands was in Lannister hands. The Stark army attacked through a mountain pass, and set upon Stafford's force, and routed them. Stafford himself was killed by Lord Rickard Karstark, whilst trying to reach his horse.

Stafford's more capable son, Ser Daven Lannister, then took command of his father's army. He swore revenge on Rickard Karstark, and pledged never to cut his hair until he had it.
Shireen Baratheon

### Features

Square jaw of the Baratheons, large ears of the Florents. Dead black skin covers the left side of her face.

Princess **Shireen Baratheon** is the only child of her parents, King Stannis and Queen Selyse. She is infected with Greyscale.

## Character and Appearance

Shireen is regarded as a sweet child, but she is not considered very pretty. She has blue eyes, but inherited both her father's square, jutting jaw and her mother's large ears. The greyscale caused half of her left cheek and most of her neck to be covered in gray and black dead skin. She is nine years old.

## History

When Shireen was an infant, she suffered from an infection called greyscale. The disease, which almost killed her, left the left portion of her cheek and neck stiff, dead, and flaky, mottled black and grey and hard to the touch.

As the daughter and heir of Stannis, Shireen resides at Dragonstone and is educated by Maester Cressen. She is usually seen in the company of Patchface, their mad, broken fool she calls "Patches", though his ravings sometimes frighten her.

## Recent Events

### *A Clash of Kings*

Shireen is at Dragonstone with her father and mother. Maester Cressen pities the sad looking child.

In retaliation for Stannis writing a letter to the lords of the Seven Kingdoms informing them that Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen Baratheon are the offspring of incest between Cersei and Jaime Lannister, the small council under Tyrion Lannister discusses schemes to spread rumors that Shireen is not Stannis's child, expecting that this would hurt Stannis's sense of honor. These schemes involve attempts to make use of Shireen's looks. While Tyrion proposes that Axell Florent could be claimed to be the father of his niece Selyse's daughter because she has the characteristic big ears of House Florent, Lord Petyr Baelish prevails with his suggestion that Patchface being the father of Shireen would make for a more juicy tale, referring to them looking as somewhat alike with their speckled, half-frozen faces and also to the fool being close to the girl. The rumor, strongly supported by Cersei, is meant to be spread via prostitutes in Petyr Baelish's brothels and with the help of Varys through alehouses and pot-shops.

### *A Storm of Swords*

Shireen often plays with her cousin, Edric Storm, in Aegon's Garden and grows very fond of him. Davos Seaworth notes that Shireen is much happier around Edric.
Stannis's army and retinue leaves for the Wall to respond to the wildling threat. He leaves Shireen at Eastwatch with her mother, while his army marches to Castle Black.

### *A Dance with Dragons*

Shireen and her mother are eventually brought to Castle Black. The girl is intrigued by the giant Wun Wun. Val is frightened of Shireen due to her appearance with greyscale and tells Lord Commander Jon Snow that the child is not clean and should be killed. Jon is horrified by Val's statement and is grateful that Queen Selyse and her men did not hear it.
Quincy Cox

Ser **Quincy Cox** is the head of House Cox and the Knight of Saltpans. He is an old man whose sons and grandsons left to fight in the War of the Five Kings.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Quincy stays in his castle during the war, sending his sons and men-at-arms to represent House Cox in the fighting. Towards the end of the war, after they abandon Vargo Hoat, Rorge and Biter travel to Saltpans, hoping to find them a ship to take them across the Narrow Sea. They can't find one and instigate the Raid on Saltpans. Ser Quincy refuses to let the smallfolk into his keep as he would rather protect his family.
Rickard Karstark

Lord **Rickard Karstark** was the lord of Karhold and head of House Karstark, an old Northern family sworn to, and distantly related to, House Stark of Winterfell.

## Biography

He was named after his family's liege lord at the time of his birth, Rickard Stark of Winterfell.

When Robb Stark called his banners in response to the arrest of his father, Lord Eddard, in King's Landing, Lord Karstark came with his forces and his three sons. They remained with Robb's army in the early stages of the War of the Five Kings, and Lord Karstark had to witness the death of two of his sons, Torrhen and Eddard, at the hand of Jaime Lannister during the Battle of the Whispering Wood. When news of Lord Eddard's execution reached the Northern camp and Greatjon Umber proclaimed Robb the King in the North, Karstark was among the first to swear loyalty to the new monarch.

Karstark later killed Ser Stafford Lannister in the Battle of Oxcross.

When he learned that the king's mother, Lady Catelyn, had released Jaime Lannister from captivity in order to bargain for her daughters' lives, Lord Rickard was outraged. He and a few of his men murdered two young prisoners, Willem Lannister and Tion Frey, in their cells in Riverrun. In response to this transgression, King Robb declared him a traitor and sentenced him to death. Robb himself beheaded Lord Karstark, who cursed and denounced him with his last breath, calling him a kinslayer.

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *A Storm of Swords*
2. ↑ *A Game of Thrones*
3. ↑ *A Clash of Kings*
4. ↑ *A Storm of Swords*
Tommen I Baratheon

King **Tommen I Baratheon** is the legal son of King Robert Baratheon and Queen Cersei Lannister, but is actually the offspring of Cersei and her brother, Ser Jaime Lannister. He is the heir of his older brother, Joffrey I Baratheon, and rises to the throne after Joffrey's murder. He is the third husband of Queen Margaery Tyrell.

## Appearance and Character

Tommen is a soft-looking boy. He has a notably gentle and transigent disposition, and enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching plays. Although he does not favour martial skills, he has a stubborn streak which arises on occasion. When confronted by a problem he seems to be unhappy unless he can overcome it.

## History

Tommen was born in the Red Keep, in King's Landing, 291 years after Aegon's Conquest. His older brother Joffrey apparently physically abused Tommen, and mentally, by bullying him and killing his pets.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Tommen rides north with his legal mother and father when Robert heads to Winterfell. He is presented to Lord Eddard Stark and Lady Catelyn Tully upon his arrival at the castle. He is escorted into the evening's feast by Arya Stark.

He attends a training session in the Winterfell courtyard hosted by Ser Rodrik Cassel. He is beaten in a duel by Bran Stark. Arya thinks that he looks positively round as a result of all the protective layers that he wears. Tommen worries about Bran after his fall from the abandoned tower.
Steffon Swyft

Ser **Steffon Swyft** is an anointed knight of House Swyft. He is the son and heir of Ser Harys Swyft.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Steffon was part of the Lannister force that left King's Landing to end the Second Siege of Riverrun under the command of Ser Jaime Lannister. Ser Jaime made him commander of the baggage train. He reenacted the Battle of the Blackwater with his food during the feast at Castle Darry.
Ulthos

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**Ulthos** is the smallest, the least-known and most obscure of the known world's four continents. It is located south of Asshai and the Shadow Lands and east of Sothoryos. The continent forms the south-eastern coastline of the Jade Sea.

## Geography

Ulthos is separated from Asshai and the Shadow Lands by the Saffron Straits, which link the Jade Sea to as-yet unknown seas further east. The island of Ulos lies off the north coast of Ulthos.

Only the extreme northern coast of Ulthos appears on maps and is almost entirely lacking in details, save for the existence of a large river emptying into the Jade Sea and a dense covering of dark forest covering much of the surrounding land.

## Size

The mapped portion of Ulthos stretches from the south-west to the north-east along the Saffron Straits for just over a thousand miles. The size of the remainder of the continent is not known.

## Notes

* The existence of Ulthos was revealed in *The Lands of Ice and Fire*, a collection of canon maps of the *Song of Ice and Fire* world published in October 2012.
* Asked on his blog about Ulthos, George R.R. Martin said that it is a very large island, in the grey area between being a large island or a small continent.
Quellon Humble

**Quellon Humble** is an Ironborn raider of House Humble.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Quellon allies himself with Euron Greyjoy at the Kingsmoot on Old Wyk. Quellon tells Victarion Greyjoy about the warlocks being held prisoner aboard the *Silence*. He is spotted by Victarion in the main hall of Lord Hewett's castle. He had torn a tapestry from the walls and was wearing it. He was one of the people to shout down Euron's plans to sail to Slaver's Bay.
Qotho

**Qotho** is a Dothraki warrior and a bloodrider to Khal Drogo.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Qotho, along with Drogo's other bloodriders, attends a celebration held at Drogo's Manse in Pentos. It is here that Drogo is first introduced to Daenerys Targaryen.

Qotho gifts Daenerys with a double-curved dragonbone bow that stand taller than her.
Ulf the White

**Ser Ulf the White**, also known as **Ulf White** or **Ulf the Sot**, was a dragonrider during the Dance of the Dragons. He had served as a man-at-arms originally, but tamed the dragon Silverwing during the dragonseeds project. He was killed by poison wine by Ser Hobert Hightower.

## History

Ulf fought alongside Jacaerys Velaryon in the Battle of the Gullet and was knighted by Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen afterwards, with her husband, Daemon Targaryen, naming him the Lord of Bitterbridge. He then, along with fellow dragonseed Hugh Hammer, defected from the blacks to the greens during the First Battle of Tumbleton, helping to burn the city from the air. He had a desire for the castle of Highgarden, whilst Hugh wished for the Iron Throne.

He missed out on the Second Battle of Tumbleton as he was asleep beneath a table in the nearby tavern. He heard of Hugh Hammer's death during the battle and decided he would push a claim for the throne. After the battle Hobert Hightower brought Ulf two casks of wine, but Ulf was suspicious and got Hobert to drink first, which he did, even praising the taste. Both Hobert and Ulf died from wine in the cask.
Quiet Isle

**The Quiet Isle** is an island in the mouth of the River Trident and is used as a sanctuary for penitent males, seeking repentance for their sins. It gains its name from the fact that residents keep a vow of silence.

## Location

It is located on the mouth of the Trident, where the river meets the Bay of Crabs. It is directly south of Saltpans, to the north west of Maidenpool and to the north of the mighty castle of Harrenhal.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Septon Meribald takes Brienne of Tarth, Podrick Payne and Ser Hyle Hunt to the Quiet Isle on their way to Saltpans. There they encounter a mysterious gravedigger, as well as the Elder Brother, who informs Brienne of the death of Sandor Clegane and the survival of Arya Stark. They spend the night on the Quiet Isle, and Septon Meribald agrees to take confession.
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.
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.
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.
Reynard Reyne

Ser **Reynard Reyne** was an anointed knight of House Reyne and the younger son of Lord Robert Reyne.

## Appearance and Character

Reynard was charming, cunning, and less headstrong than his older brother, Roger Reyne.

## History

Reynard and Roger spent a lot of time at Casterly Rock when their sister, Ellyn, was married to Ser Tion Lannister. After Tion's death, however, they left, and Ellyn was remarried to Walderan Tarbeck.

Lord Tytos Lannister once sent Lord Denys Marbrand to seize the Tarbecks, including Ellyn, after a territorial disagreement. Roger rushed to his sister's aid and killed the men. Reynard convinced Tytos that Roger thought he was attacking outlaws. Tytos pardoned the Reynes and the Tarbecks.

After the War of the Ninepenny Kings, there was a time of unrest between Houses Reyne and Lannister, with Ser Tywin Lannister keen to bring order to the West. Reynard oversaw the safe exchange of Lannister and Tarbeck hostages.

Reynard fought for his brother during the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion, and was present when the Reyne forces attacked Tywin in the field. They were defeated, and Reynard assumed command, as his brother suffered a crossbow wound that left him feverish and unfit to lead. Reynard then led the surviving Reynes into the mines of Castamere.

Reportedly, he sent a message of peace to Tywin, provided that Tywin's brothers be given to the Reynes as hostages. Tywin ignored the message, and instead had the entrances to the mines closed off and water diverted in. Reynard Reyne will have drowned with the rest of his family and men.
Rorge

**Rorge** is a criminal from King's Landing and the owner of Biter. He is taken from the Black Cells by Yoren and is made to join the Night's Watch, although he never reaches The Wall. He later joins the Brave Companions and is one of their most prominent members. He is killed by Brienne of Tarth after a short fight.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Rorge is taken from the Black Cells by Yoren, after he was put there for running an illicit dog fighting circle. He is considered one of the most dangerous members of the group and is confined to a caged wagon along with Biter and Jaqen H'ghar on their journey to the Wall.

Yoren is killed by Ser Amory Lorch at the Gods Eye when the group is put under attack. Arya Stark, another member of the group that Rorge had frequently threatened, saved the three by handing them an axe so that they could break out of the wagon. The three then join the Brave Companions sellsword group and reside in Harrenhal. He assist Arya and Jaqen in releasing the Northmen that prompts the taking of Harrenhal by Lord Roose Bolton.

### A Storm of Swords

Rorge is a member of the foraging party under the command of Urswyck, and is present when Brienne of Tarth and Ser Jaime Lannister are taken prisoner. He instantly threatens Brienne with rape after being goaded by Timeon, and takes joy from beating Jaime to the ground after he insults the Companions. He also takes a bloody surcoat from the corpse of Ser Cleos Frey.

Rorge joins Zollo and Shagwell the Fool in trying to rape Brienne during one of her nights in captivity. He argues with Zollo about who should get to rape her first, but Jaime thwarts them from achieving it, saving Brienne. Rorge is frequently left behind at Harrenhal to hold the castle for Vargo. he is present upon Jaime's departure and return, threatening Jaime after he saves Brienne. vargo forces him to stand down.

### A Feast for Crows

Rorge leads one of the parties that abandon Vargo in Harrenhal, and his group head north to Saltpans, where they hope to find a boat to Essos. At some point he picks up the helmet of Sandor Clegane upon the cairn set up for the Hound by the Elder Brother. He wears this helmet during the Raid on Saltpans that he participates in. During the raid Rorge rapes a 12 year old girl.

Rorge runs into Brienne on her journeys through the Riverlands. She goads him into a fight by mocking his absent nose. She defeats him after a short fight but is instantly set upon by Biter. She is saved by Gendry, who kills Biter and as a result the two die together.
Roone

Roone is a novice of the Citadel in Oldtown. He is chunky and two years shy of manhood.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Roone joins Alleras, Mollander and Armen in visiting the *Quill and Tankard* where they meet up with Pate. He joins them in drinking to celebrate Alleras in him gaining his copper link. At the end of the evening Roone has to carry Mollander back, as Mollander is too drunk to walk straight.
Ravos Hoare

**Ravos Hoare**, also known as **Ravos the Raper**, was a man of House Hoare and son of King Harrag Hoare.

## History

During his father's raids on the lands of King Theon Stark, Ravos was given control of Bear Island, which was used as a base for reaving. The Ironborn were eventually ousted from the North, and Theon killed Ravos personally.
Rowan Gold-Tree

}**Rowan Gold-Tree** is one of the legendary children of Garth Greenhand. She is supposedly an ancestor of House Rowan.

## History

According to legend, she was so bereft when her husband left her for a rich rival that she wrapped an apple in her golden hair, and planted it upon a hill. From the apple a tree grew, whose leaves, bark and fruit were yellow gold.

According to some Reach legends, Lann the Clever was the son of Rowan, or her sister, Florys the Fox.
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.
Rhalla Targaryen

Princess **Rhalla Targaryen** was the daughter of Prince Aegon and Princess Rhaena Targaryen. She had a twin sister, Aerea.

Rhalla's parents were married in 41 AC. As this was an incestous marriage, this act led to a rebellion of the Faith. When Rhalla's grandfather, King Aenys I Targaryen died, it was not Rhalla's father, Aenys' eldest son and heir, Prince Aegon who was crowned king, but her great-uncle (and later step-father), Prince Maegor.

Rhalla´s father was killed in battle in 43 AC, leading to Princess Rhaena to go into hiding with both Rhalla and Aerea. They were eventually found, however, and captured on the orders of King Maegor.

Aerea's mother, Princess Rhaena, was forced to marry King Maegor I Targaryen in 47 AC. Because Maegor had no children of his own, Rhalla's sister Aerea was named his heir, while her uncle, Prince Jaehaerys was disinherited.

It is unknown what happened to Princess Rhalla later in life.
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.
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.
Rohanne Tarbeck

**Rohanne Tarbeck** was a lady of House Tarbeck and the elder daughter of Lord Walderan Tarbeck and Ellyn Reyne. She was named for Rohanne Webber, as an insult to Lord Gerold Lannister.

## History

During the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion, Ser Tywin Lannister ordered the execution of Rohanne's husband and her father. Rohanne was taken when Tywin took Tarbeck Hall. She had her tongue removed and was forced into joining the Silent Sisters with her younger sister. Rohanne's son, the Last Lord Tarbeck, went missing during the attack.
Qarth

**Qarth** is a great trading and port city, one of the largest and richest cities in the known world. It is located on the south coast of Essos, on the Straits of Qarth which link the Summer Sea to the Jade Sea. It lies to the south of the forbidding desert known as the Red Waste, which divides the city from the Dothraki Sea to the north and acts as an effective deterrant against Dothraki raids on the city.

Qarth is inhabited by a people known as the Qartheen. Trade is the lifeblood of the city, as almost all trade between the cities and nations of the Jade Sea and the lands to the west (the Free Cities, Slaver's Bay and Westeros) passes through its port. The city's merchants command immense wealth and a power. The city is also famed as being the home of the Warlocks of Qarth, who are feared and respected across much of Essos.

## Geography

Qarth is located to the north of the island of Great Moraq, with the Straits of Qarth (also called the Jade Gates) dividing the island from the mainland. Although most travel to and from Qarth is accomplished by ship, the city is also linked to other lands by roads. To the west and north-west lie the smaller ports of Qarkash and Port Yhos, and beyond them the farming nation of Lhazar. To the east roads skirt the southern foothills of the Bone Mountains before passing into the nation of Yi Ti, the greatest kingdom on the Jade Sea.

## History

The ancient history of Qarth - such as its status during the days of the Valyrian Freehold - is not known. What is known is that Qarth has become immensely rich and powerful through its dominance of trade along the south coast of Essos.
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 had lustrous silver-gold hair, and 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, and that she bathed in the blood of maidens to do this. Shiera, to match her immense beauty, was highly intelligent, a great reader, and multilingual. She never wed, though she had many offers for her hand. Many duels were fought over her, poets competed to impress her, and men died after falling out of favour with her.

She was romantically linked to her half-brother, Bloodraven, who proposed marriage to her on numerous occasions. She took him into her bed eventually, but never married him, because it amused her to toy with him. Another half-brother, Bittersteel, also desired her, leading to further tensions between the two men, especially considering that Shiera chose Bloodraven over his brother.

Decades later, Bloodraven remembers Shiera as a woman that he desired.
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.
Qhorin Volmark

Lord **Qhorin Volmark** was a Lord of Volmark and head of House Volmark. He claimed the title King of the Iron Islands.

## History

Qhorin claimed the title King of the Iron Islands after the death of House Hoare at the hands of King Aegon I Targaryen and Balerion, the Black Dread. His claim came as his grandmother was the younger sister of King Harwyn Hoare.

Aegon, however, invaded the island of Great Wyk and killed Qhorin with Blackfyre.
Tywin Frey

**Tywin Frey**, often referred to as **Ty**, is the eldest son of Ser Cleos Frey and Lady Jeyne Darry. He was likely named after Tywin Lannister.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Tywin's father is killed by outlaws during the War of the Five Kings, and as such he becomes the new heir of his grandfather, Ser Emmon Frey.

### A Feast for Crows

Emmon Frey is named Lord of Riverrun by Tywin Lannister, and as such Tywin becomes first in line to inherit the castle.
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.
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.
Roderick Dustin

> "*Best make an end to these lions before the dragons come*"
> ― Roderick Dustin
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**Lord Roderick Dustin**, also known as **Roddy the Ruin** was the head of House Dustin and Lord of Barrowton during the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. He died of wounds sustained during the First Battle of Tumbleton.

## History

Roderick followed his liege lord, Cregan Stark, into supporting the blacks and Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in the war. He was given charge of 2000 northmen and was sent south of The Neck whilst the bulk of the Stark army assembled. He would lead the group that became known as the Winter Wolves into important battles during the war, including the Battle by the Lakeshore and the Butcher's Ball.

During the First Battle of Tumbleton he would lead the surviving northmen and launch a charge against the army of House Hightower, although they were outnumbered during the fighting. He would pick up wounds during the battle, including having his shield arm removed by Ser Bryndon Hightower, yet he would live long enough after to kill Bryndon and the general of the Hightower forces, Lord Ormund Hightower.
Rickard Stark (king)

## Rickard Stark

King **Rickard Stark**, also known as **the Laughing Wolf**, was a King in the North, Lord of Winterfell and head of House Stark in the time before the War of Conquest.

## Appearance and Character

Rickard was known for his good nature, hence his alias, the Laughing Wolf.

## History

Rickard succeded his father, King Jon Stark, to the throne. He added the Neck to the kingdom of the North by defeating the Marsh King and marrying his daughter.
Tytos Brax

Ser **Tytos Brax** is an anointed knight of House Brax. He is the eldest son and heir of Lord Andros Brax.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Ser Tytos is part of the Lannister force laying siege to Riverrun. He is captured by Stark forces during the Battle of the Whispering Wood.

Tytos inherits Hornvale after his father's death in the Battle of the Camps.

### A Clash of Kings

A Lord Brax is present for the first audience of King Joffrey I Baratheon after the Battle of the Blackwater. With Andros dead, this means that Tytos must have been present, possibly having been ransomed from House Stark.

### A Feast for Crows

Tytos is amongst the nobles that gather in King's Landing to escort the corpse of Tywin Lannister back to Casterly Rock. Ser Jaime Lannister thinks that Tytos could deal with the outlaws Beric Dondarrion and Sandor Clegane, but that he would be a poor Hand of the King.
Qyburn

**Qyburn** is an expelled Maester and former member of the Brave Companions. He serves as Master of Whisperers on the small council.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Qyburn is brought to Cersei Lannister by Shortear and Puckens after she calls for a Maester to examine the corpse of Tywin Lannister. He brings her attention to the body of Shae.
Raymont Baratheon

**Ser Raymont Baratheon** was an anointed knight of House Baratheon and a member of the Kingsguard under King Aenys I Targaryen.

## History

Raymont saved Aenys' life when he stopped an assassination attempt by members of the Poor Fellows, who had scaled the walls of the Red Keep and tried to murder the king in his bed.
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.
Robert Reyne

Lord **Robert Reyne** was the Lord of Castamere and the head of House Reyne during the rule of Lord Gerold Lannister.

## History

Robert arranged for a marriage between his daughter, Ellyn Reyne, and Ser Tywald Lannister, the heir to Casterly Rock. Tywald served Robert as a squire.

Robert was part of the Westerlands force that took part in the Peake Uprising. He died during the fighting, as did Tywald. Robert's son, Roger Reyne, killed seven of the captured Peakes after the battle in retribution for his father's death.
Sunspear

**Sunspear** is the seat of House Martell, and where the Principality of Dorne is ruled from. The current lord of Sunspear is Prince Doran Martell.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Princess Myrcella Baratheon and her assigned knight of the Kingsguard, Ser Arys Oakheart, stay at the castle with Trystane Martell whilst Doran is at the Water Gardens. Ser Manfrey Martell governs as castellan of Sunspear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roland Crakehall

Lord **Roland Crakehall** is the Lord of Crakehall and head of House Crakehall.

## History

During the Sack of King's Landing, Roland and Ser Elys Westerling were the first two Lannister men into the Red Keep throne room after Ser Jaime Lannister killed King Aerys II Targaryen. Roland tells Jaime that his father, Lord Tywin Lannister, has taken the city.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Roland is rumoured to have died at the Battle of Oxcross, but Lord Crakehall is present for King Joffrey I Baratheon's first audience after the Battle of the Blackwater.

### A Feast for Crows

Jaime Lannister thinks that Roland would make an able Hand of the King.
Rosey

**Rosey** is one of the serving wenches that work at the Quill and Tankard inn in Oldtown. Her mother is called Emma. Pate is infatuated with her.

## Appearance

She has hazel eyes, budding breasts and dimples in her cheeks. Sometimes she works barefoot so she can feel grass beneath her toes. Her hair curls behind her ears. She has a clean smell.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

At some point prior to the book Rosey flowers for the first time, and Emma puts the price of a golden dragon on her maidenhead. She, along with the rest of the serving wenches at the inn, dote on Alleras, often touching his shoulder when she serves. Leo Tyrell knows of Pate's affection for her.

Pate does a deal with the Alchemist to get a golden dragon so he can take her maidenhead, but this deal eventually leads to his death. Pate says that Rosey introduced him to the Alchemist, though it is unclear whether this is meant literally or not.
Raventree Hall

**Raventree Hall** is the ancestral seat of House Blackwood. It's current Lord is Tytos Blackwood, and the heir to the castle is his eldest son, Brynden Blackwood. It is famous for it's large godswood that contains a great, dead weirwood at its centre. Every night thousands of ravens gather on it's branches, a fact that gives the castle it's name, as well as the sigil for House Blackwood.

## Location

Raventree Hall is a castle of The Riverlands. It is located to the north of Riverrun, seat of House Tully, to the south of Seagard, seat of House Mallister, and west of the city of Fairmarket.

## History

Raventree Hall became the seat of House Blackwood after they were driven from The North by the ancient Kings of winter. Their previous seat was located in the Wolfswood. The Blackwoods claim that their great weirwood was poisoned centuries ago by House Bracken.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Raventree Hall is overtaken by the army of House Lannister because Lord Tytos Blackwood is away marshaling the army of the Riverlands at Riverrun. The Lannisters at some point destroy the surrounding farms, leaving Raventree short of food and supplies.

### A Storm of Swords

The armies of House Stark liberate Raventree Hall, although the land around it is decimated. Ser Garth Greenfield is kept as a prisoner here, as Lord Tytos had taken him prisoner earlier in the War of the Five Kings.

### A Dance with Dragons

Lord Karyl Vance pleads for Ser Jaime Lannister to ride to Raventree Hall and end the siege that is currently being led by Lord Jonos Bracken. Tytos surrenders his third son, Hoster Blackwood, as a hostage to the Iron Throne. Tytos intends to have another son, Lucas Blackwood, who died at the Red Wedding, buried underneath the great weirwood of Raventree.