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Eleyna Westerling

**Eleyna Westerling** is a member of House Westerling. She is the second daughter of Lord Gawen Westerling.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Eleyna becomes part of King Robb Stark's retinue, after he marries her elder sister, Jeyne. She stays at Riverrun with her mother, Sybell Spicer, younger brother, Rollam, and Jeyne, when Robb goes to the Twins for the wedding of Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey.

### A Feast for Crows

Eleyna is still in Riverrun when Ser Brynden Tully refuses to hand it over to House Frey. Ser Jaime Lannister tries to secure the Westerlings safe release, by offering Edmure in an exchange of prisoners, but Brynden refuses.

She presumably rides back home to the Crag with the rest of her family after Edmure surrenders Riverrun to the Lannister army.
Alfyn

**Alfyn**, also known as **Alfyn Crowkiller**, is an infamous leader of the Free Folk.

## History

Alfyn gets his name from his history of killing members of the Night's Watch, whom the wildlings call crows. He is one of the bloodiest raiders of the Free Folk.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

He is sent by Mance Rayder to scout out The Wall, but encounters Qhorin Halfhand on the journey. Alfyn is killed in the subsequent skirmish.
Alchemist

**The Alchemist** is a mysterious figure encountered by Pate in Oldtown.

## Appearance

The alchemist is described as having a hooked nose, with thick, black hair curled around his ears. He has full cheeks and the shadow of a beard. He has a young man's face. There is a scar that runs down his right cheek, but it is faint.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The Alchemist convinces Pate to steal the personal key of Archmaester Walgrave, the senile old man that Pate helps at the Citadel. This key is capable of unlocking any door in the Citadel. In return the Alchemist promises Pate a gold dragon, which he needs to take the maidenhead of Rosey. It is agreed that they will meet at the *Quill and Tankard* inn three days later.

When the Alchemist arrives he sees Pate is with Mollander, Roone, Armen and Alleras, and he does not want to disturb Pate's fellowship. He waits and confronts Pate shortly afterwards. He lures the novice down to a back alley where they perform the swap. Immediately afterwrads Pate is told that he will never understand as he falls to the cobbles and dies.
Aubrey Crakehall

Ser **Aubrey Crakehall** was an anointed knight of House Crakehall and a King of the Iron Islands.

## History

After the mutilation of King Harmund III Hoare and his mother, Queen Lelia Lannister, at the hands of Hagon Hoare and the priest of the Drowned God referred to as the Shrike, the King of the Rock, Lelia's nephew, declared war on Hagon. Aubrey was a commander of the Lannister troops.

In the seventh year of fighting, Aubrey defeated Hagon and took him prisoner. He considered restoring the rule of Harmund III, who they found in the dungeons of Hoare Castle. Seeing how broken he was, however, Aubrey gave him the gift of mercy. He also ordered that Hoare Castle be razed to the ground. He had Hagon mutilated in the same way that Lelia had been, before having him hanged.

Instead of returning to the Westerlands, however, Aubrey surprisingly named himself the King of the Iron Islands. The Lannisters did not support this decision, and Aubrey's reign lasted less than six months before he was captured. He was then offered up to the Drowned God by the Shrike.
Edmyn Tully

**Lord Edmyn Tully** was a member of House Tully. He was Lord of Riverrun during the War of Conquest. He sided with Aegon I Targaryen against Harren Hoare.

## History

Edmyn was the first riverlord to raise his banners in support of Aegon. His troops marched with Aegon's to the newly constructed castle of Harrenhal, where the lineage of House Hoare is ended by the dragon fire of Balerion. After the defeat of Harren, Edmyn was granted dominion over The Riverlands and styled Lord Paramount of the Trident. He was possibly chosen for this job because other possibilities, such as House Bracken or House Blackwood, were less politically stable.

One of Edmyn's daughter was married to Quenton Qoherys, the new Lord of Harrenhal. Edmyn would go on to serve as King's Hand for Aegon during the years 7-9.
Daeron Targaryen

**Daeron Targaryen**, also known has **Daeron the Drunk**, was King Maekar's eldest son, and the elder brother of Prince Aerion, Prince Aemon,  Prince Aegon

## Early Life

Prince Daeron was Prince Maekar's eldest son, not much is known about Daeron early childhood.

## History

### The Hedge Knight

Prince Daeron under his father's command was sent with his younger brother Prince Aegon V to squire for him at the Tourney at Ashford, in hopes that his own sons would outshine his brother's son Prince Valaar. Daeron however was too frightened. The horses and weapons belonging to the other knights, flees and takes Aegon to a near by tavern to get drunk. Aegon unimpressed with his elder brother, leaves with a hedge knight to take him to the Ashord Tourney. Prince Maekar later comes looking for his two sons, only to find out that his eldest had lost Aegon to a robber. The two go looking for Aegon, only to find that Aegon's robber Ser Duncan had assualted one of Prince Maekar's son, Prince Aerion. Aerion demands a trail of Seven, Daeron too tries to accuse Dunk of kidnapping Aegon. But later Daeron withdraw his accusations and would apologize to Dunk for lying, becuase he had not noticed that Aegon was gone.

Daeron explains to Dunk that he had a dream about him facing off with a great red dragon, and Dunk would survive. Daeron not knowning the meaning behind his vision, assures Ser Duncan that his dreams always come true and that he would not participate against Ser Duncan with his brother Aerion in the Trail of Seven, because he was afraid of Ser Duncan.

## Death

Daeron dies from dragon pox sometime after his father ascendes to the throne. Which he caught from a whore. He leaves behind his feeble minded daughter in line for the throne.

## Character and apperance

Daeron unlike his sibling had none of their families Valyrain features, he looked more like a Dornishman hence his mother. He had swallow skin, sandy brown hair and a blonde beard. Daeron also seemed to possess his families dream like ability, though he had little understanding of them, he would often try to get drunk to escape them. Daeron was very fond of getting drunk and wenching.
Armen

**Armen**, also known as **Armen the Acolyte** is an acolyte training at the Citadel in Oldtown. He has a long pointy nose that he uses to look down on people with. He has forged links in tin, lead, pewter and copper (history), although each link took him a year to forge.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Armen joins Mollander and Roone in celebrating with Alleras after the forging of the latter's copper link. They travel to the *Quill and Tankard*, where they meet Pate. After this they discuss the possibility of dragons, and Armen insists that the last dragon is dead. He looks down on the study of the Magic and Occult, especially on Archmaester Marwyn.
Eddard Karstark

**Eddard Karstark**, nicknamed **Edd**, was a warrior of House Karstark. He was the second son of Rickard Karstark. He was named for Eddard Stark.

## Appearance and Character

Eddard Karstark was a tall man with long braided dark hair, brown eyes and a scar under his left eye to show his experience.

## Books

### *A Game of Thrones*

When Robb Stark calls his bannermen, Eddard accompanies his father and his two brothers, Harrion and Torrhen, during their travel to Winterfell. He fought in the Battle of the Whispering Wood as one of Robb's guards. He and his brother Torrhen were killed by Jaime Lannister during this battle.
Boremund Harlaw

**Boremund Harlaw**, also known as **Boremund the Blue**, is a man of House Harlaw and the master of Harridan Hill. He is the head of House Harlaw of Harridan Hill.

His personal sigil is the silver scythe on a field of blue.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Boremund follows Lord Rodrik Harlaw, his cousin and liege lord, into war. He supports Asha Greyjoy during the Kingsmoot on Old Wyk.
Areo Hotah

**Areo Hotah** is the captain of the guards at the prince's court in Sunspear. Originally from the Free City of Norvos, he is a loyal servant and advisor to Prince Doran Martell of Dorne.

## Appearance and Personality

Areo Hotah is an utterly loyal man. Having served Doran Martell for so many years, he has developed complete personal dedication to Doran’s word, and is second only to Prince Oberyn as his most trusted confidante. Areo Hotah is a man of few words; a great deal of the time, he merely observes, but even in that, Hotah is keenly skilled at reading others. He is excellent at analysing situations and individuals, anticipating threats and judging whether or not people are threats to him or his prince.

Hotah is a superb warrior, a master with a poleaxe despite his age. Hotah is easily able to judge the strengths, skills and weaknesses of others, believing that none of the Sand Snakes could match him blow-for-blow. He proves himself skilled when he easily kills Arys Oakheart, a knight of the Kingsguard.

Those who know Hotah well are afraid Arianne Martell herself declares ‘*no man can stand against Hotah'.*

## History

The youngest of six children, at an early age Areo was sold off to the Bearded Priests of Norvos. Upon completion of his training he was symbolically wedded to his axe, as evidenced by the brand visible on his chest. He traveled with Mellario of Norvos to Dorne when she married Doran consequently entering Areo into his service.

Doran and Mellario's children grew to adulthood while Areo was in their service, and he has even developed a father-like affection for Arianne Martell, referring to her as "little princess." Despite any qualms he may have about the orders he receives, he remains faithful to his prince, and to the simple vow: "Serve, Obey, Protect."

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

It is Areo who gives Doran the letter from King's Landing that informs them of the death of Oberyn Martell. He walks beside his Prince when he travels from the Water Gardens to Sunspear. He is sent to take the Sand Snakes under house arrest so they cannot cause any problems in Dorne.
Amory Lorch

Ser **Amory Lorch** is an anointed knight of House Lannister. He is one of the principal soldiers under Lord Tywin Lannister.

## Appearance

He is described as being small, portly and having piggish features. His voice is high and thin. He is regarded as a cruel, simple, and small man.

## History

Amory is reported to have thrown the last lord Tarbeck down a well during the attack on Tarbeck Hall during the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion.

During the Sack of King's Landing, he was responsible for killing Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. He dragged her from under the bed of her father, and stabbed her dozens of times.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

At the start of the War of the Five Kings, Tywin has his brother, Ser Kevan Lannister, send Ser Amory, along with Ser Gregor Clegane and Vargo Hoat to head raiding parties in the Riverlands. Each man has three hundred men under his command.

### A Clash of Kings

Amory's raiding party encounters and attacks the group of Night's Watch recruits being led to the Wall by Yoren. Amory is responsible for Yoren's death. The attack was unprovoked, as the Night's Watch don't take sides in the wars of the realm.

Amory is responsible for one of the deaths of Beric Dondarrion. He captures two innocent beekeepers, and threatens to hang them if Beric does not hand himself over. He does, and Amory hangs him between the two beekeepers. Beric is later revived by Thoros of Myr.

Amory is left as castellan of Harrenhal by Tywin Lannister, when he looks to return to the Westerlands. He is captured by Roose Bolton after Vargo switches sides and delivers Harrenhal to him. Amory is then paraded naked, and pleads and sobs. He is kicked into the bear pit to die. Arya Stark notes that the bear is all black, just like Yoren.

### A Storm of Swords

Tywin Lannister confesses to Tyrion Lannister that he intends to blame the deceased Ser Amory for the deaths of Princess Elia Martell and her children, so as to avoid having to hand Gregor Clegane over to Prince Oberyn Martell, who has come to King's Landing looking for justice.

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Roger Hogg tells Jaime Lannister about how Ser Amory attacked his towerhouse, even though he is the bannerman of a house sworn to King's Landing.
Biter

**Biter**  is a criminal from King's Landing who Yoren tries to make join the Night's Watch. Eventually he joins the Brave Companions. He is killed by Gendry after a skirmish at an inn.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Biter is imprisoned in the Black Cells for being involved in an illicit dog fighting ring. He is taken by Yoren when Lord Eddard Stark allows him to have his pick of the Cells. Biter is kept chained in a wagon with his owner, Rorge, and Jaqen H'ghar. The three are saved by Arya Stark after Yoren is killed by Ser Amory Lorch. Arya gives them an axe and they manage to cut themselves free. When at Harrenhal the three join the Brave Companions, under the command of Vargo Hoat.

Biter helps Rorge, Jaqen and Arya free to the captured northern prisoners as part of the plan devised by Vargo and Lord Roose Bolton, because she helped to save their lives. He is accepted in as a member of the Companions due to the fact that he fits their criteria.

### A Feast for Crows

Biter joins Rorge in abandoning Vargo Hoat and the to head north with some other Companions. They head to Saltpans where they hope they can find a ship out of the port to Essos. When they can't, Rorge lets them loose and they committ the Raid on Saltpans. Afterwards, Rorge is killed by Brienne of Tarth, and Biter overpowers her. Gendry saves Brienne's life by stabbing a spear through his neck.
Anya Waynwood

Lady **Anya Waynwood** is the Lady of Ironoaks and the head of House Waynwood. She has a large family, and Harrold Hardyng is her ward.

## Appearance and Character

She has greying hair, loose skin underneath her chin, and crows-feet around her eyes, though she still has an air of nobility.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

She is present in the Eyrie when Tyrion Lannister demands a trial by combat.

### A Feast for Crows

Lady Anya is one of the Lords Declarant who oppose Petyr Baelish and seek to protect young Lord Robert Arryn. between them they gather six thousand men and march on the Gates of the Moon.

Anya is present for the wedding of Lord Lyonel Corbray in Gulltown, which was a surprise, as the rest of the Lords Declarant shun the wedding, save for Benedar Belmore and Symond Templeton. Petyr later tells Sansa Stark that he has bought up Lady Anya's debts, and that she has agreed to allow Sansa to marry Harrold Hardyng, her ward.
Alysanne Bulwer

Lady **Alysanne Bulwer** is the Lady of Blackcrown and the head of House Bulwer. She is the daughter of Lord Jon Bulwer and Victaria Tyrell.

## History

Alysanne was born in 291 AC. She succeeded her father after he died of a summer fever.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Alysanne is one of the atendants of Queen Margaery Tyrell in King's Landing. Here she meets Sansa Stark.

### A Dance with Dragons

Alysanne and Margaery play come-into-my-castle together. Ser Osney Kettleblack cites it as one of the things that has prevented him from seducing Margaery.
Albar Royce

Ser **Albar Royce** is an anointed knight of House Royce. He is the eldest son and heir of Lord Nestor Royce.

## Appearance and Character

Albar is broad shouldered. He shaves his chin, but keeps his fierce black side whiskers. He holds a resemblance with his father.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Albar is present in the Eyrie when Tyrion Lannister demands a trial by combat. He suggests himself to represent the Vale, but Lysa Arryn chooses Ser Vardis Egen instead.

### A Feast for Crows

Albar accompanies his father to the Eyrie to hear the confession of Marillion in regards to the murder of Lady Lysa. Albar dislikes Marillion due to a song that the singer composed about pigs feasting on falcon droppings.
Devan Seaworth

Devan Seaworth is the fifth son of Davos Seaworth, but as all of his elder brothers are dead, killed in the Battle of the Blackwater, he is the eldest. He is squire to King Stannis Baratheon and was at the battle himself, and was rescued from capture by Sallador Saan along with the king. He is being taught to read by the Maester at Dragonstone and he has converted to the worship of the Lord of Light. He goes with Stannis to the Wall, but is left with Melisandre when Stannis goes off to take Deepwood Motte.
Dorna Swyft

**Dorna Swyft** is a lady of House Swyft and the wife of Ser Kevan Lannister. She is the mother of his children, Lancel, Willem, Martyn, and Janei Lannister.

## Appearance and Character

According to Cersei Lannister, she is chinless, chicken-legged, and flat-chested.

Kevan Lannister believes her to be a gentle soul, only comfortable at home, surrounded by friends and family. She dreamed of having grandchildren, and is very devout. She loves needlework and flowers.

## History

When Dorna was younger her father borrowed large sums of money from Lord Tytos Lannister. After the War of the Ninepenny Kings, Ser Tywin Lannister, the heir to Casterly Rock, demanded that all those who took loans from House Lannister had to repay them immediately. Those unable to do so had to surrender a family member as hostage until they were able to do so.

Ser Harys Swyft, unable to pay at the time, handed Dorna over to the custody of Ser Kevan Lannister. The two were eventually married.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Ser Kevan thinks of Dorna before his death at the hands of Varys.
Bellegere Otherys (courtesan)

## Bellegere Otherys

**Bellegere Otherys** is a courtesan, and the current Black Pearl of Braavos. She is a descendant of the first Black Pearl, also called Bellegere Otherys, and King Aegon IV Targaryen. Her mother is Bellonara Otherys.

## Appearance and Character

She is young, with black hair, light brown skin and full breasts. Arya Stark, calling herself Mercy, believed that the Brown Pearl would be a more fitting name, due to her skin colour.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Bellegere purchses three cockles from Cat of the Canals, paying ten times what three cockles are worth. She asks for hot sauce, but Cat does not have any.

The Kindly Man offers Arya the opportunity to become a courtesan. If she wishes, then they will send her to the Black Pearl or the Daughter of the Dusk.
Aron Santagar

Ser **Aron Santagar** is an anointed knight of House Santagar. He serves as the master-at-arms of the Red Keep.

## Appearance and Character

He is considered to be vain but honest by Ser Rodrik Cassel.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

When Catelyn Stark and Rodrik Cassel arrive in King's Landing witht he valyrian steel dagger used by a Catspaw to try and kill Bran Stark in his coma, Rodrik takes it to Aron, hoping that he would be able to identify it.

Aron later participates in the Hand's Tourney. His joust with Lothor Brune ends in a draw, but he is defeated by Lord Jason Mallister.

### A Clash of Kings

Aron is part of the group that see Myrcella Baratheon off on her way to Dorne. He is then part of the group that is attacked by the people of King's landing. His body is later found near to the stone that smashed his head in. He is unrecognisable.

### A Feast for Crows

Aron's position is yet to be filled, and so Cersei Lannister thinks she may appoint another knight from Dorne to the post, so as to appease House Martell.
Chataya

She is the owner of a whorehouse in King's Landing. Her daughter Alayaya works in the establishment as well.

## Appearances

Chataya is a tall, black woman with brown eyes. She talks with the accent of Summer Isles.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Eddard Stark visits her brothel to see the bastard daughter of Robert Baratheon and her whore mother.

### A Clash of Kings

After Tyrion Lannister becomes the new hand of the king, he sends Allar Deem to the wall, which is in Chataya's favor. Therefore she accepts Varys's

request to allow Tyrion to use her daughter Alayaya, and her establishment to visit Shae.
Durran II Durrandon

King **Durran II Durrandon**, remembered as **Durran the Devout**, was the second Storm King, and the son of his house's founder, Durran Godsgrief, and, according to myth, the goddess Elenei.

## History

During his reign, Durran II returned much of the Rainwood that his father had conquered, back to the Children of the Forest.
Denys Darklyn

Lord **Denys Darklyn** was the titular head of House Darklyn during the reign of King Aerys II Targaryen. He wed Lady Serala of Myr, later known as the "Lace Serpent". Lord Denys rose against the Iron Throne over a taxation issue. When King Aerys II personally led a small force to confront him, Lord Denys had the king taken captive. He held Aerys II within the walls of Duskendale for six months. The Hand of the King, Lord Tywin Lannister, at the head of an army, sat outside the walls of Duskendale, but Lord Denys sent word that he would kill the king at the first sign of an attack. Ser Barristan Selmy rescued Aerys II, however, prompting Lord Denys to open his gates and plead for mercy. He received none, as Aerys II extinguished House Darklyn. Lord Denys was executed along with his wife, brothers, sister, uncles, and cousins.
Astapor

**Astapor** is a city in Slaver's Bay. It is known primarily for its slave exports, specifically producing the Unsullied.

## History

**Astapor** was originally a Ghiscari colony before it was taken by Valyria and made into a center for slave trade.

## In the Books

* Daenerys I Targaryen purchased all the Unsullied in **Astapor** and killed most of the Good Masters. Daenerys put some people of her choice in charge before she left but they were usurped by Cleon, a former butcher.

* **Astapor** was later under siege by Yunkai. The man who killed Cleon became known as Cleon the Second. Then, he was killed and his murderer became known as King Cutthroat, who ruled with his concubine, Queen Whore. When Yunkai defeated **Astapor**, the Bloody Flux broke out, and Queen Whore and King Cutthroat both died.
Billy Burley

**Billy Burley** was an archer sworn to House Blackwood during the Dance of the Dragons. It is unknown if he has any relationship to members of House Burley.

## History

Billy Burley was part of the retinue of archers sworn to Lord Benjicot Blackwood. He was tasked with mercy killing Tessarion after the Second Battle of Tumbleton. He shot three shafts through the dragon's eye from one hundred yards away.
Aelyx Targaryen

**Aelyx Targaryen** was a member of House Targaryen before the War of Conquest.

## History

Aelyx was born at Dragonstone, the firstborn son of Lord Aerys Targaryen. He was the brother of Baelon and Daemion Targaryen, both of whom ruled as Lords of Dragonstone. Aelyx presumably died before his father, as there are no records of Aelyx ever having ruled over the island.
Daeron Targaryen (the Daring)

Prince **Daeron Targaryen**, known as **Daeron the Daring**, was the third and youngest son of King Viserys I Targaryen and his second wife, Queen Alicent Hightower. He was also youngest brother to King Aegon II. He rode the dragon Tessarion.

## History

Daeron served as a squire to Lord Ormund Hightower as a result of his father's new found association with the house. He would not initially fight during the Battle on the Honeywine, although it is unknown where he was. He eventually arrived and saved the green forces, killing Tom Flowers in the process. He was knighted after the battle and dubbed Ser Daeron the Daring. He was present for the First Battle of Tumbleton but both he and Tessarion sat it out.
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## Minori

Minori encounters Kaylen Cherra out in the wilderness. He is told about Zade's allegiance with the Kikono and Eritomoru and usurped him. He also tells Minori Kasuke is their hostage. The project is a sham and used to send sacrifices out to gather mana. Although Minori is skeptical, he sees no harm in going to check on it. They part ways and Minori heads back into the Launch.

Following this revelation, Minori meets with Poleon and blackmails him into setting sail

Minori runs into Alcia and Soren on the docks and he tells her about Kaylen and his mission. She has no reaction. Then he tries to board the ship and Poleon refuses him, so he sneaks aboard as they set sail; committing an international crime in the process.

### Characters

* Minori Hasuke
* Kaylen Asphian
* Poleon
* Alcia Asphian
* Soren Fukusei
Eddard Stark

Lord **Eddard Stark**, also known as **Ned Stark**, was the Lord of Winterfell, head of House Stark and Warden of the North. He was the second son of Rickard Stark and Lyarra Stark. He had an older brother, Brandon Stark, and a younger brother, Benjen Stark, as well as a younger sister, Lyanna Stark. He was married to Catelyn Tully and has five trueborn children with her: Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran and Rickon Stark. Eddard also had an illegitimate son Jon Snow who he raised alongside his trueborn children at Winterfell. Eddard was executed for treason on the orders of King Joffrey I Baratheon.

## History

Eddard became Lord of Winterfell after the deaths of his father and elder brother. They were executed by Mad King Aerys II Targaryen, for demanding justice in the kidnapping of Lyanna by Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. Eddard had been fostered at the Eyrie by Jon Arryn along with Robert Baratheon. Robert's Rebellion began when Jon Arryn was told to seize his two wards for the King's justice. Instead, he called up his bannermen for war.

Eddard fought in many battles during the war, including the Battle of the Bells and the Battle of the Trident. He was joined in the fighting by Lord Howland Reed. He arrived too late to stop the Sack of King's Landing, and instead rode south to lift the Siege of Storm's End.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

In A Game of Thrones, Catelyn approaches Ned at the Winterfell Godswood and informs him of the death of Jon Arryn. King Robert Baratheon rides to Winterfell at the death of his previous Hand, Jon Arryn , to ask him to take up the position. It is an honour Ned does not want, but is obliged to accept. He also takes the position so he might investigate Jon Arryn's death when it is said he has been murdered.

Ned is woken one morning on the journey south and is told he must rid with the king. Robert talks to Ned about assassinating Daenerys Targaryen, and Ned pushes for Robert Arryn or Stannis Baratheon to be named Warden of the East.
Asshai

**Asshai**, or **Asshai-by-the-Shadow**, is a city of Essos lying almost six thousand miles south-east of Westeros, on the far side of the known world. It is a great seaport on the eastern coast of the Jade Sea, lying at the mouth of the Saffron Straits. It lies south-east of Yi Ti, south-west of the forbidding Shadow Lands and north of the mysterious land of Ulthos. The coastlands north and east of the city are infested with ghost grass.

Asshai is also a trading destination for ships. The city exports goods like amber and dragonglass.

## People

The people of Asshai are known as **Asshai'i**. They are often confused with the people of the adjacent Shadow Lands, but can be told apart as natives of the Shadow almost always go masked in public.

The Dothraki have considered riding to Asshai to sack it, but the distance is immense and they fear the ghost grass, which they think will one day consume the entire world.

Notable people from Asshai are Melisandre, a Red Priestess working with Stannis Baratheon, and Quaithe of the Shadow.

## References

1. ↑ *The Lands of Ice and Fire*
2. ↑ *A Game of Thrones*
Burton Crakehall

Ser **Burton Crakehall** is an anointed knight of House Crakehall. He is the brother of Lord Roland Crakehall.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Burton accompanies Tywin Lannister during his campaign in the Riverlands.

### A Clash of Kings

Burton pursues the men of Lord Beric Dondarrion and finally kills the elusive Lightning Lord. Later, his column of soldiers are slaughtered in an ambush led by Beric and his men.
Bella

> "*I bet I could ring your bell, too. You want to?*"
> ― Bella
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**Bella** is a resident of Stoney Sept and serves as a prostitute in The Peach. She claims that she is the bastard daughter of Robert Baratheon, as her mother was a favourite of Roberts whilst he hid in the town before the Battle of the Bells.

## Family

If she is right then she is the half sister of Gendry, Mya Stone, Barra and several others, whilst also being the legal sister of King Joffrey I Baratheon, King Tommen I Baratheon and Princess Myrcella Baratheon.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

She encounters Gendry and Arya Stark when the two visit the town with the Brotherhood without Banners. Hse tries to seduce Gendry, neither knowing that they could be in fact related. Gendry declines her, but mentions her later when he gets mad at Arya.
Emmond

**Emmond** is a boy from The Iron Islands. He becomes a priest of the Drowned God faith.

## Books

Emmond is to be drowned by Aeron Greyjoy, a Drowned Man who has never lost any of those he drowns. Despite this he fights against the priest, and Rus and Norjen have to hold him down. Afterwards he is accepted in as a member of the Drowned Men. He is present for the news of the death of King Balon Greyjoy. He journeys with the other Drowned Men to Pebbleton, where he is present for Aeron's declaration of a Kingsmoot.
Aurane Waters

**Aurane Waters**, also known as **The Bastard of Driftmark**, is a bastard member of House Velaryon. He is the half brother of Lord Monford Velaryon.

## Appearance and Character

Aurane is handsome and thin, with silver-gold hair and green-grey eyes.There is a cleft in his chin, and he has a beard. Cersei Lannister regards him as looking similar to Rhaegar Targaryen, but with a narrower face.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Aurane is one of the members of House Velaryon who fights for Stannis Baratheon during the War of the Five Kings. He was captured during the Battle of the Blackwater and bent the knee to King Joffrey I Baratheon.

### A Feast for Crows

Aurane is named as the Grand Admiral on the Small council of King Tommen I Baratheon by his mother, Cersei Lannister. Aurane is granted money to build a fleet of dromonds, to replace the ships lost during the fight with Stannis. Grand Maester Pycelle objects to Aurane's plan to name younger men as captains of the new ships, believing that veterans of the Blackwater should be rewarded.

Aurane reports to Cersei Lannister that Ser Loras Tyrell has been wounded on Dragonstone. Cersei feels that Aurane desires Dragonstone, but she feels that Rosby may suit him better. Aurane launches his dromonds in Blackwater Bay after the arrest of Margaery Tyrell, saying that it will help keep the peace and prevent Mace Tyrell from attempting an escape attempt. During her own imprisonment, Cersei is visited by Qyburn, who tells her that Lord Waters has fled the city with the crown's dromonds.
Aenar Targaryen

Lord **Aenar Targaryen**, also known has **Aenar the Exile**, was the first Lord of Dragonstone of House Targaryen. He was a nobleman of the Valyrian Freehold, and a former Dragonlord.

## History

Aenar relocated his family to Dragonstone after his daughter, Daenys, had a prophetic dream that foretold of Valyria's destruction. He brought five dragons with him, one of them being Balerion. Because of this, Aenar was stripped of his ancestral home and titles, and known as a coward within Valyria.

After the Doom, House Targaryen became one of the last few houses of Valyria, along with Houses Velaryon and Celtigar. The Targaryens were the only ones who owned dragons. Aenar was eventually succeeded by his son, Gaemon.
Brandon Stark

**Brandon Stark** was the firstborn son and heir of Lord Rickard Stark, and the older sibling of Eddard and Lyanna Stark.

He was betrothed to Catelyn Tully , but was executed in King's Landing alongside his father by the Mad King when he entered the Red Keep with a handful of companions (Jeffory Mallister, Kyle Royce, Ethan Glover, and Elbert Arryn) demanding that Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen answer for his supposed abduction of Lyanna. The five young men were arrested by King Aerys II and charged with treason. Their fathers were called to King's Landing to answer these charges as well but were apprehended on arrival and presented in front of the court in the Red Keep.

Lord Rickard was tied to a stake and Brandon to a strangulation device. Brandon strangled himself reaching for a sword inches away from him in attempt to rescue his father, who was burned alive by wildfire in front of him, on orders of the Mad King, who died first is unclear.

After Brandon's death, Catelyn married Eddard instead. Brandon was buried with the Kings of Winter in the crypt beneath Winterfell.

Eddard also named his second son after his late brother.
Erryk

**Erryk** is a guardsman in service to House Tyrell. He guards Olenna Tyrell along with his identical twin brother, Arryk.

## Appearance

He is seven feet tall, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. He has a strong jaw, a thick red moustache and blue eyes. He is well muscled. He is identical to his twin brother.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Erryk and Arryk attend the wake of Lord Tywin Lannister, acting as the guards for their mistress, Olenna Tyrell.
Ellyn Reyne

**Ellyn Reyne**, also known as **Ellyn Tarbeck**, was a woman of House Reyne. She was the wife of Ser Tion Lannister and then Lord Walderan Tarbeck.

## Appearance and Character

Ellyn is described as being hot tempered, strong willed and ambitious. She not only desired to marry into House Lannister, but also to make herself the Lady of Casterly Rock.

## History

Ellyn's father, Robert Reyne, had little trouble arranging a betrothal between his daughter and Tywald Lannister, the heir to the Rock. Unfortunately, Robert and Tywald were both killed during the Peake Uprising. Instead Ellyn seduced Tywald's twin brother, Tion Lannister, the new heir. Tion chose Ellyn over his betrothed, the daughter of Lord Rowan. Lord Gerold Lannister initially opposed the marriage, but eventually let his son follow his heart.

Ellyn became the Lady of Casterly Rock in all but name after marrying Tion, and used the position to her benefit. She filled her court with musicians, artists and mummers. She also used the time to bestow honours upon House Reyne, giving lands and titles to members if her family, including her brothers.

Tion perished during the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion, leaving Ellyn widowed and with no issue. As a result Ellyn lost power, with Tytos Lannister the new heir. Ellyn reportedly tried to bed Tytos, who was married to Jeyne Marbrand.

Ellyn was then quickly wedded off to Lord Walderan Tarbeck, the head of House Tarbeck. With him she had three children, two daughters, Rohanne and Cyrelle, and one son, Tion, who was named as an insult to Gerold and Tytos.

Ellyn was present at the feast where Tytos Lannister announced the betrothal of Genna Lannister to Emmon Frey, the second son of Lord Walder Frey. She laughed at the news, likely because she found the match to be a poor one. She used the wealth of the Lannisters to rebuild Tarbeck Hall.

When Ser Tywin Lannister ordered for House Tarbeck to pay their debts, Walderan tried to intimidate him, but was taken prisoner. In response, Ellyn took prisoner two Lannisters of Lannisport, as well as Ser Stafford Lannister, saying that the three would die unless Walderan was returned. Tywin wanted to send Walderan back in three pieces, but an exchange was agreed and overseen by Ellyn's brother, Ser Reynard Reyne.

Ellyn was killed during the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion, when Tywin besieged Tarbeck Hall. A catapult caused the structure to collapse, killing Ellyn and her son, and then Tywin had the place torched. According to Tygett Lannister, Tywin smiled at the demise of Ellyn.
Aemond Targaryen

Prince **Aemond Targaryen** was a member of House Targaryen and was the the brother of King Aegon II Targaryen. He was also known as **Aemond One-Eye** and **Aemond the Kinslayer**. He was a dragonrider whose dragon was Vhagar.

## Appearance and Personality

Aemond lost his eye as a boy, apparently put out by one of the Strong Bastards. He was known to put a sapphire in place of the missing eye. He wore night-black armor chased with gold.

He was cruel, arrogant, violent and dangerous, a skilled but not quite seasoned warrior who was trained personally by Criston Cole of the Kingsguard. As a child, he was capable of holding off three of his half-brothers, but in fairness he was at least three years older than them at the time, and therefore had an advantage of age, training and strength.

He was mad enough to believe that *losing an eye* in a duel that he had initiated was payment enough to own a dragon such as Vhagar. During the Dance of the Dragons, Aemond was individually a ferocious asset to the greens, but strategically he blundered and would have caused greater victories for the greens if he had stayed with Criston Cole.

## History

Aemond was nineteen when his father, King Viserys I Targaryen died. He rode the dragon Vhagar during the Dance of the Dragons, siding with his brother, King Aegon II Targaryen. His bedmate was Alys Rivers.

At the war's outset, Aemond flew to Storm's End to win the loyalty of Lord Borros Baratheon by wedding one of his daughters. There he encountered Lucerys Velaryon, on a similar errand for the blacks, and his dragon, Arrax. As Lucerys flew away from the castle, Aemond took the opportunity to overtake and kill his nephew. He became known as a kinslayer for his action.

Aemond's next dragonfight was at the side of King Aegon at the Battle of Rook's Rest, where the brothers slew Rhaenys Targaryen. Aegon, however, was severely wounded, and Aemond ruled in his stead as Prince Regent and Protector of the Realm for a year while Aegon recovered. He took up the iron and ruby crown of Aegon the Conqueror, and was said to have stated that it looked better on himself than it ever did on Aegon.

Pringe Regent Aemond and the Hand, Ser Criston Cole, gathered an army to march on Prince Daemon at Harrenhal. As they were on the march, King's Landing fell without them to defend it, as Daemon's spies had learned of their intent. Following the greens' defeat in the Battle by the Lakeshore, Aemond and Vhagar burned black-aligned settlements throughout the Riverlands. This left Ser Criston without a dragon at the Battle at the stony ridge.

Prince Daemon Targaryen challenged Aemond, waiting for thirteen days at Harrenhal with Caraxes until Aemond stopped burning the Riverlands to come face him. Aemond arrived with a pregnant Alys. The Dance over Harrenhal ended in the deaths of both riders and both dragons over the Gods Eye. Aemond's body, still chained to the saddle, went underwater along with Vhagar and was only recovered after the war. Dark Sister was through his eye.
Captain's Sister

**The Captain's Sister** is a resident of Duskendale. She is the sister of the Duskendale Captain. Her true name is not mentioned.

## Appearance and Character

She has a cheerful manner and is a talented painter. Her hair is brown. Her house is beautifully painted and lies opposite from the Seven Swords inn. The only castle that she has seen is the Dun Fort.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Her brother recommends her to Brienne Tarth when she needed her shield repainting from the bat of House Lothston. Her house is decorated with the painting of a castle in an autumn wood. The castle is based on what all castles should look like, as the only castle she has ever seen is the Dun Fort. She acts cheerfully around Brienne until she sees the bat of Lothston, talking to Brienne about Danelle Lothston.

She delivers the newly painted shield to Brienne the next day, now adorned with a star falling over a tree, the sigil of Ser Duncan the Tall, which Brienne had seen in her father's armory. She didn't want to use the sigil of House Tarth as many people suspected that she was responsible for the death of King Renly Baratheon.
Alyn Stackspear

Ser **Alyn Stackspear** is an anointed knight of House Stackspear. He is the second son of Lord Selmond Stackspear.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

It is rumoured that Alyn may have got the wife of the gaoler pregnant during the stay of Tywin Lannister at Harrenhal.

### A Feast for Crows

He is spotted riding at quintain in the courtyard of the Red Keep by Ser Jaime Lannister.
Alekyne Florent

**Alekyne Florent** is the only son of Lord Alester Florent and the heir to Brightwater Keep. He has two sisters, Melessa and Rhea Florent.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Alekyne's father is attainted by King Joffrey I Baratheon for siding with Stannis Baratheon in the War of the Five Kings. Brightwater Keep is granted to Ser Garlan Tyrell.

Stannis has Alekyne's father burned alive for treason, on the suggestion of Melisandre and Alekyne's uncle, Axell Florent. This makes Alekyne the disputed Lord of Brightwater Keep.
Dagmer

**Dagmer**, better known as **Dagmer Cleftjaw**, is an Ironborn raider who serves as the master-at-arms for House Greyjoy at Pyke.

## Appearance and Character

Dagmer has snow white hair and a hideous scar. A longaxe blow had nearly killed him as a child, splintering his jaw, smashing his front teeth and leaving him four lips instead of two. He has a shaggy beard, but the hair does not grow where the scar is. Dagmer wears many rings, gold and silver and bronze, set with sapphire and garnet and dragonglass, all of which he won by the iron price.

He is proud, but not prickly.

## History

In his youth, Dagmer was one of the most feared soldiers of the Iron Islands. He once spent a summer reaving in the Stepstones with a young Balon Greyjoy. He also trained Balon's son, Theon, in arms, riding, and boatsmanship.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Balon sends Dagmer to Old Wyk to raise the Stonehouses and the Drumms. After completing his mission, he is sent with Theon and Aeron Greyjoy to take part in the Harrying of the Stony Shore. Theon then sends Dagmer to attack Torrhen's Square, as a plan to draw the Winterfell garrison and leave the castle vulnerable. Dagmer loses the fight at Torrhen's Square, but his distraction works and allows Theon to take Winterfell whilst Ser Rodrik Cassel is away.

### A Storm of Swords

After Rodrik departs with Leobald Tallhart, the castellan of Torrhen's Square, to retake Winterfell, Dagmer returns and takes Torrhen's Square.
Duskendale

**Duskendale** is a port town on the eastern coast of The Crownlands. It is the ancestral seat of House Darklyn. It is currently held by House Rykker.

## Description

Duskendale has cobbled streets, and is surrounded by small fishing villages. Rocks protect it from the waves of the ocean. The Dun Fort is the castle that overlooks the city, held by House Rykker.

## History

Duskendale was originally held by House Darklyn. It was passed to House Rykker after the Defiance of Duskendale, a conflict in which King Aerys II Targaryen was held captive by House Darklyn for half a year and rescued by Ser Barristan Selmy. After this, House Darklyn was destroyed. The entire city was thus handed to House Rykker.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Brienne Tarth visits the town of Duskendale whilst on her hunt for Sansa Stark, believing that Ser Dontos Hollard may have brought her there. She is turned away by the Maester, who claims to know nothing of the two. He speculates that Dontos took Sansa to Oldtown or across the Narrow Sea.
Alester Florent

Lord **Alester Florent** is the head of House Florent and the Lord of Brightwater Keep. He serves as Hand of the King to Stannis Baratheon. Stannis has him burned alive for treason.

## Appearance and Character

Alester is old, thin and tall. He has a long, distinguished face. His beard is silver and shaped like a spike. He is rich and ambitious.
Benard Brune

**Benard Brune** was the squire of Lord Alyn Stokeworth at the start of the reign of King Aenys I Targaryen.

## History

Benard was the squire for Lord Alyn when Aenys I Targaryen was crowned in 37 AC. When Alyn died fighting the forces of Harren the Red, Benard killed the man who killed him, avenging his master.
Dreadfort

**Dreadfort** is a fortress in Westeros, and the location of House Bolton. It is an ominous place that people are reluctant to visit, because it is said that House Bolton still keeps the flayed skins of members of House Stark there.

## History

* The Boltons rebelled against House Stark, who were previously their allies, and helped to slay them during the Red Wedding. They were then named Wardens of the North by Tywin Lannister. **Dreadfort** is currently held by Ramsay Bolton, the legitimized bastard of Roose Bolton.

* **Dreadfort** was the location where Theon Greyjoy was tortured at the hands of Ramsay Bolton.
Balaq

**Balaq**, often referred to as **Black Balaq**, is a member of the Golden Company and he commands the group's archers. He hails from the Summer Islands.

## Appearance and Character

Balaq is black skinned and has white hair.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Balaq is present for the arrival of Jon Connington to the Golden Company camp near Volon Therys. He, like the other members of the company, swears himself to Aegon Targaryen prior to his invasion of Westeros.

Jon and Harry Strickland break up Balaq's command into ten groups of one hundred archers, with one company going on each boat. Six hundred archers succesfully land with the bulk of the Golden Company force on Cape Wrath, although only two hundred are needed to take Griffin's Roost. Balaq sits at the high table with Harry, Franklyn Flowers and the three Connington prisoners they took during the victor's feast.
Andros Brax

Lord **Andros Brax** is the Lord of Hornvale and the head of House Brax.

## History

Lord Andros once visited Riverrun in an attempt to marry one of his sons to either Catelyn or Lysa Tully, the daughters of Hoster Tully.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

During the Siege of Riverrun led by Ser Jaime Lannister, Lord Brax commands the western camp, which faces the fortress from between the two rivers, the Tumblestone and the Red Fork.

When Ser Brynden Tully, fighting for Robb Stark, leads a surprise attack during the Battle of the Camps, Andros tries to cross the Tumblestone to help defend the Northern camp. Catapults fire at the rafts from Riverrun, causing them to overturn. The full plate armour worn by Lord Brax then drags him down and he drowns. His heir, Ser Tytos Brax, inherits, but is a prisoner of House Stark
Creighton Longbough

**Ser Creighton Longbough** is a hedge knight. He travels with Ser Illifer.

## Appearance

Creighton has a large belly, that pulls at his clothes. His beard covers his cheeks and his chin, and is poorly kept. It is the colour of old god. He squints a lot, because he is short sighted.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Creighton is journeying along the Rosby Road when he encounters Brienne of Tarth. He takes the last watch of the night when she joins him and Ser Illifer to sleep. He rides with Hibald when they encounter the merchant, and suggests stopping at the *Old Stone Bridge* inn, as he is friends with the owner. Brienne abandons him when she leaves during the night, after paying for his room and his meal.

He claims that he fought in the Battle of the Blackwater, where he fought many knights, including the Knight of the Red Chicken. Ser Shadrich doubts that he ever fought on the Blackwater, and makes a number of comments slyly questioning Creighton's ability.
House Rosby

**House Rosby of Rosby** is an ancient noble house of The Crownlands. They rule the castle of Rosby and its surrounding village. The head of the house is Lord Gyles Rosby. They emblazon their arms with three red chevronels on ermine.

## History

During the War of Conquest House Rosby bent the knee peacefully to Aegon I Targaryen, after Rhaenys Targaryen and her dragon Meraxes visited the castle. They were amongst the first to yield peacefully and not oppose the dragon. As a reward the current Lord Rosby was named Warden of the Sands during the First Dornish War, but was killed in the Defenestration of Sunspear.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Gyles is named Master of Coin by Queen Regent Cersei Lannister, who is trying to avoid having to appoint Garth Tyrell.