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Thoros of Myr

**Thoros of Myr** is a red priest from Myr in Essos. He becomes part of the Brotherhood Without Banners and is responsible for resurrecting Beric Dondarrion.

## Appearance

Thoros of Myr is described as a tall, fat bald man who wears loose robes. He is very old by the time he joins the Brotherhood Without Banners.

## History

Thoros of Myr was the youngest of eight children and handed over to the priests of R'hllor as a little boy. He came to King's Landing, hoping that he could convert Aerys II Targaryen to worshipping R'hllor because Aerys was so obsessed with fire. However, it only made him question his own religion, as he was never extremely pious to begin with.

He was a good friend of King Robert Baratheon and was one of his primary drinking partners. He is renowned for his fighting in the Greyjoy Rebellion, being the first through the walls of Pyke after they fell, with his iconic flaming sword ablaze.

He is a competent tourney fighter, particularly shining in the melee, where he uses a sword covered in wildfire to beat his opposition. He utilizes this weapon to defeat Sandor Clegane 3 times, because Sandor is afraid of fire. Thoros was defeated by Lord Yohn Royce with a normal mace after the fire on Thoros' sword went out.

## The Books

### A Game of Thrones

Thoros rode in the Hand's Tourney, unhorsing Lord Beric Dondarrion. He wins the melee event afterwards and was then named in the group sent under Beric's command to bring Ser Gregor Clegane to justice. He fights in the Battle at the Mummer's Ford, helping Edric Dayne to protect Beric's corpse and giving Beric the last kiss, a tradition in Thoros' old religion, that brings Beric back to life.

### A Storm of Swords

Thoros and Beric start the group known as the Brotherhood without Banners, and Thoros converts most of them to be followers of the red god. The group stands up for the smallfolk that have suffered as a result of the War of the Five Kings and fights both 'Wolves' and 'Lions' equally. Any prisoner taken is put on trial before the red god to receive judgement. Thoros has something of a spiritual reawakening as he finds that things he couldn't do before are now possible, such as repeatedly reviving Beric.

### A Feast for Crows

Thoros doesn't take a leadership role after the permanent death of Beric. he allows Catelyn Stark, now known as Lady Stoneheart, to take control of the Brotherhood, even though he personally disagrees with her motives. Thoros loses confidence in the cause as a result of this.

* In A Feast for Crows he gave Lady Stoneheart control of the Brotherhood Without Banners.
Sniff

**Sniff** was one of three wolves that were owned by the family of Varamyr Sixskins when he was younger.

## History

When Varamyr grew jealous of his younger brother, Bump, he skinchanged into one of the family's wolves and uses it to kill him. Varamyr's father, not knowing which wolf did the deed, killed all three of them, including Sniff.
Walter Whent

**Lord Walter Whent** was the head of House Whent and Lord of Harrenhal before the start of the books. He was married to Lady Shella Whent, with whom he had five children, four sons and a fair daughter. He was the brother of Ser Oswell Whent, a knight of the Kingsguard. He was a rich and generous man.

## History

Lord Walter hosted the Tourney of Harrenhal in 281AC. Ser Barristan Selmy says that the tourney was announced after Ser Oswell visited his brother. Lord Walter's daughter began the tourney as Queen of Love and Beauty, and her uncle and brothers rode for her honour, whilst Barristan aimed to name Ashara Dayne as Queen in her place. The tourney was won by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, however, who named Lyanna Stark as Queen, much to the chagrin of her brother Brandon Stark.

Walter's tourney was noted for several other reasons. It was where Ser Jaime Lannister was named to the Kingsguard, played host to the evnts of the Knight of the Laughing Tree story, was where Rhaegar and Lyanna first met, where Barristan fell in love with Ashara, who danced with Eddard Stark and was later dishonoured by someone, and where Benjen Stark first got the idea of joining the Night's Watch. King Aerys II Targaryen was in attendance, as Varys had told him that it was where a great council would occur to crown his son King over him.
Walderan Tarbeck

Lord **Walderan Tarbeck** was Lord of Tarbeck Hall and head of House Tarbeck during the rules of Lord Gerold Lannister and Lord Tytos Lannister. He was a belligerent of the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion.

## Appearance and Character

Walderan was described as florid by Maester Yandel.

## History

in 239 AC, when he was fifty five, Walderan had been twice married and twice widowed. He was then hastily married to Ellyn Reyne, the widow of Ser Tion Lannister. With Ellyn he would have three more children, Rohanne, Cyrelle, and Tion.

Walderan, along with Ellyn's brother, Lord Roger Reyne, would prove to be among the most troublesome vassals of the weak Lord Tytos Lannister. His wife used her connections with House Lannister to support the impoverished Tarbecks and to help rebuild Tarbeck Hall. Walderan increased his household knights from twenty to five hundred.

House Tarbeck eventually angered King Aegon V Targaryen because of their territorial demands. Tytos sent Ser Denys Marbrand to capture the Tarbecks, but Roger Reyne came to his sister's aid. He attacked and killed the Marbrand men in the night. Ser Reynard Reyne managed to convince Tytos that Roger had thought he was attacking outlaws, and Tytos pardoned the Reynes and the Tarbecks.

Walderan was ostensibly the most powerful lord in The Westerlands during the War of the Ninepenny Kings, with Tytos disinterested in ruling, his sons and brother away fighting and Roger Reyne leading the Lannister troops after the death of Ser Jason Lannister. He was, in turn, however, ruled by Ellyn.

In the aftermath of the war, however, Tytos' heir, Ser Tywin Lannister, tried to reassert the dominance of House Lannister once again, by calling in loans from rebellious lords. Walderan rode to Casterly Rock to consult Tytos, but was imprisoned by Tywin. In retaliation, Ellyn seized two Lannisters of Lannisport as well as Ser Stafford Lannister. Tywin advised returning Walderan to his wife in three pieces, but Tytos preferred peace, and had an exchange of hostages occurring at Castamere. Ser Kevan Lannister was sent to oversee the safe return of Walderan.

The heightened tensions eventually led to an outright uprising, when the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion began in 261 AC. Walderan, unable to gather more than his household knights, was defeated by the Lannister host. The last of one Walderan's sons by his first wife was killed in the fighting. Walderan and most of the rest of his sons were taken prisoner after the battle. Walderan had expected to be ransomed, but Tywin had him executed. Walderan's head was displayed as Tywin's army marched on Tarbeck Hall.
Tobho Mott

**Tobho Mott** is a master armorer in King's Landing. His shop resides at the top of the Street of Steel. According to himself, he is the only armorer in the city who can add tint to the metals in a suit of armor without using paint. He had learned to smith in Qohor. He claims to know the spells and methods of working Valyrian steel.

His shop is larger than all the other buildings on the Street, made of timber and plaster. The upper stories tower over the street. The double doors have an ebony and weirwood carving of a hunting scene. Two stone knights armored in red suits of armor in the shapes of a griffon and a unicorn guard the entrance.

His apprentice is Gendry one of King Robert Baratheon bastards. Hands of the King Jon Arryn and Eddard Stark came to the shop when they were investigating whether Roberts Trueborn heirs were his. Tobho Mott sells cheap swords to the red priest Thoros of Myr who sets fire to them with wildfire when he fights in a melee. It ruins the swords and he and Mott argue about prices, but they seem to enjoy fighting with each other.
Tarth

**Tarth** is an island in off the coast of eastern Westeros in the Narrow Sea. It is ruled by Lord Selwyn of House Tarth.

The Island is referred to as the "**Sapphire Isle**" due to the blue of the surrounding waters. Brienne of Tarth is the only daughter and thus heir to Evenfall Hall, the seat of the Tarths. Brienne tells Jaime that her upbringing on the island taught her to handle a boat from a very young age.
Ranger

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Rangers are one of the skill classes of the Night's Watch, along with the Builders  and the Stewards . They are responsible for raiding The Land Beyond The Wall, scouting and defending The Wall from Mance Rayder, The Others and whatever else might threaten the realms of men. The leader of this class is known as the First Ranger, position held by Benjen Stark during aGoT  in which he disappears during a ranging along with his party, not to be found again.
The Dornishman's Wife

**The Dornishman's Wife** is a popular Westerosi folk song. Mance Rayder is singing it when Jon Snow first enters his tent.

## Lyrics

The Dornishman's wife was as fair as the sun,

and her kisses were warmer than spring.

But the Dornishman's blade was made of black steel,

and its kiss was a terrible thing.

The Dornishman's wife would sing as she bathed,

in a voice that was sweet as a peach,

But the Dornishman's blade had a song of its own,

and a bite sharp and cold as a leech.

As he lay on the ground with the darkness around,

and the taste of his blood on his tongue,

His brothers knelt by him and prayed him a prayer,

and he smiled and he laughed and he sung,

"Brothers, oh brothers, my days here are done,

the Dornishman's taken my life,

But what does it matter, for all men must die,

and I've tasted the Dornishman's wife!"
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.
Walda Frey (daughter of Merrett)

## Walda Bolton

> "*I have become oddly fond of my fat little wife. The two before her never made a sound in bed, but this one squeals and shudders. I find that quite endearing.*"
> ― Roose Bolton
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**Walda Bolton**, née **Frey**, commonly referred to as **Fat Walda**, is the second daughter of Merrett Frey and Mariya Darry. She marries Lord Roose Bolton.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Walda is wedded to Roose Bolton when he is at the Twins. After Roose takes Harrenhal and stations his army there he frequently receives letters from his wife. He always reads them, before throwing them in the fire to burn.

### A Storm of Swords

Roose tells Ser Jaime Lannister that Lord Walder Frey offered to pay the weight of whatever Frey girl Roose married as the dowry, so he picked the largest available Frey girl. Walda is present for the wedding of Lord Edmure Tully and her aunt Roslin Frey, however she is absent for the Red Wedding bloodbath.

### A Dance with Dragons

Walda travels north with her husband, accompanied by her uncles Hosteen Frey and Aenys Frey. She meets Theon Greyjoy and Ramsay Bolton after the siege of Moat Cailin comes to an end. Roose later tells Theon that he has grown to care for Walda, although he knows that Ramsay will kill any children that she births by him. She eats three slices of pork pie at the wedding of Jeyne Poole, disguised as Arya Stark, and Ramsay. Theon notes that Walda shows signs of pregnancy during their stay at Winterfell. she is present when news of her little brother's death is brought.
Tybolt Lannister

Lord **Tybolt Lannister** was the firstborn son of Damon Lannister during the reigns of Daeron II and Aerys I Targaryen.

## Appearance

Lord Tybolt had golden hair and green eyes.

## History

### Tourney at Ashford Meadow

As an anointed knight, he participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC. He challenged Ser Androw Ashford in the first tilt, and unseated him after six broken lances. Ser Tybolt was later unseated by Ser Jon Penrose and broke his sword. He didn't give up, however. He kept fighting back with his shield, and defeated Ser Jon.

### Lordship

When Lord Damon Lannister died during the Great Spring Sickness, Ser Tybolt rose to become Lord Tybolt; Lord Paramount of the Westerlands and Warden of the West. Tybolt suspiciously died in the second year of his lordship over Casterly Rock. He was then succeeded by his daughter, Cerelle. She was only three years old at the time, so her uncle Gerold had to act as her regent. She also died one year later, and Gerold became the Lord of Casterly Rock.
Tessarion

**Tessarion**, also known as the **Blue Queen**, was a she-dragon. She was ridden by Daeron Targaryen.

## Description

Her wings were dark as cobalt and her claws, crest and belly scales were as bright as beaten copper. Her flame was cobalt in colour. She was of fighting size but still a young dragon and nimbler in the air than her older brothers. Tessarion was three times smaller than Vermithor and not as fearsome a beast as him in comparison.

## History

Daeron rode Tessarion into the Battle on the Honeywine in the Reach to save Lord Ormund Hightower. Their arrival won the fight.

Tessarion fought Addam Velaryon and Seasmoke in the Second Battle of Tumbleton. Wounded from the battle, the Blue Queen writhed in pain on the ground until sunset. The dying Tessarion was slain by three arrows loosed by Billy Burley at Lord Benjicot Blackwood's word.
Volantis

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**Volantis** is one of the Free Cities located in Essos at the mouth of the River Rhoyne.

## History

**Volantis** was the first colony of the Valyrian Freehold. After the Doom of Valyria they sought to be the rulers of the freehold. They failed and to make matters worse they were invaded by Dothraki warriors. However, they were eventually ruled by the Elephant political party, which defeated the Dothraki, and lived in peace.

## Culture

**Volantis** is known for fine red wine. It is a hot and humid city, and the center of the slave trade. Citizens of Volantis tattoo themselves, but the slaves are also tattooed to show their purpose (fishing slaves have fish tattoos, guard slaves have tiger stripe tattoos, etc).
The Fingers

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The Fingers are a series of peninsulas that stretch out into the Narrow Sea. The smallest of these is the lands of House Baelish. Their sigil is a stone head with red eyes on green. It signifies the Titan of Braavos, as the founder of the house was a sellsword originally from Braavos. Petyr Baelish is the only surviving member of House Baelish and he uses his personal sigil of a mocking bird. The lands are poor and only used for grazing a few sheep. As Baelish spends his time at court, the lands are administered by his household staff.
Tygett Lannister

**Ser Tygett Lannister** was a member of House Lannister and a knight.

He was the third son of Lord Tytos Lannister, and younger brother of Tywin and Kevan Lannister. Like his other brothers, he stood in the shadow of Tywin for most of his life, a fact he resented deeply.

He was married to Darlessa Marbrand, who gave him a son, Tyrek Lannister.

Ser Tygett died of pox some time before the War of the Five Kings. Unlike with most members of his family, his nephew Tyrion had fond memories of him.
Uthor of the High Tower

**Uthor of the High Tower** was a legendary king of House Hightower. He was married to Maris the Maid.

## History

He married Maris before she could be wed to Argoth Stone-Skin, who had won her hand in the first ever tourney of Westeros.

He later commisioned either Bran the Builder or his son, Brandon Stark, to rebuild the Hightower. It was changed from being a talltimbre tower, to being a structure of stone that rises over two hundred feet over the Whispering Sound.
Timeon

**Timeon** is a Dornish Spearman who serves as a member of the Brave Companions. He is killed by Brienne of Tarth on Cracklaw Point, along with Pyg and Shagwell the Fool.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Timeon serves as a member of the foraging party under the command of Urswyck and is present when they take Brienne and Ser Jaime Lannister prisoner. He attempts to goad Rorge into raping Brienne, but Urswyck forbids it as he thinks she may be valuable unharmed. Timeon ties Jaime and Brienne down before they ride to meet the Companion's leader, Vargo Hoat.

### A Feats for Crows

Timeon abandons Vargo with Shagwell and Pyg. He heads to Maidenpool, seeking transport out of Westeros and back to Essos, but they fail and instead purchase a map from Dick Crabb. He travels to cracklaw point and is tracked down Brienne. In the ensuing fight he is killed by Brienne, asking for her to send him back to Dorne.
Vermax

**Vermax** was a male dragon. He was ridden by Prince Jacaerys Velaryon. He was thriving and growing larger every year.

## History

At the start of the civil war Prince Jacaerys flew north as a messenger on Vermax.

During the Battle in the Gullet Vermax flew too low and went crashing down into the sea. Differing tales are told of how and why the dragon fell. Prince Jacaerys also perished.
Viserion

**Viserion** is named for Daenerys's  brother Viserys, also called the Beggar King. Daenerys named him this to give Viserys the honor in death that he never possessed in life, as he was cruel and abusive, but still a Targaryen. One can also assume most of it has a great deal to do with his color, white and cream, the color of Viserys's hair and skin, although it is common in the Valyrian coloring of the Targaryens.
Viserra Targaryen

Princess **Viserra Targaryen** was the tenth born child of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Queen Alysanne Targaryen.

Viserra was betrothed to Lord Manderly of White Harbor. However, the high-spirited girl she was, she died by mishap not much later, when she fell from a horse while racing drunkenly through the streets of King's Landing.
Vhagar

Vhagar was one of the dragons used by Aegon The Conqueror and his sisters during The War of Conquest. It was named for one of the gods of old Valyria. Vhagar was ridden by Visenya Targaryen.

During the battle that became known as the Field of Fire, for the only time in history all three of the original Targaryen dragons took the sky at the same time. Together, Vhagar, Meraxes, and Balerion the Black Dread killed four thousand men, burning them alive. King Mern died, and with him House Gardener. The army was broken and Aegon I was victorious. Vhagar's fire could melt a knight's armor and cook him inside.

During The Dance of Dragons Vhagar was ridden by Aemond Targaryen. The dragon was already growing to be nearly as big as Balerion, and only Vermithor, the Bronze Fury, was close to its size. It was the biggest dragon alive during the Dance.

The huge dragon killed Prince Lucerys Velaryon and his dragon Arrax, that was 5 times smaller, during the dance of Shipwrecker Bay. Despite Arrax being faster, a terrible storm that day caused him to slow down a lot, and both dragon and rider were easy prey for Aemond and Vhagar.

Next Vhagar and Aemond worked together with Aegon II and his dragon Sunfyre, the Golden, to kill Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen who Never Was, and her dragon Meley, the Red Queen, during the Battle of Rook's Nest. While Meley could have defeated Vhagar alone, she couldn't defeat both dragons, and was killed alongside her rider. After the fight, only Vhagar remained relatively unharmed, its partner Sunfyre was greatly injured, alongside King Aegon II.

Aemond took Vhagar to ravage the Riverlands alongside Lord Commander Ser Criston Cole, but Aemond left the army without a dragon as he wanted to cause destruction on his own, this in the end provoked the death of Cole. Dragon and rider remained destroying the Riverlands for many months until they were challenged by Prince Daemon Targaryen and his dragon Caraxes, the Blood Wyrm, to a fight in Harrenhal, as Daemon wanted revenge for the murder of his stepson Lucerys.

They waited for thirteen days at the shores of the God's Eye, until Aemond and Vhagar arrived at the fourteenth. During the fight, Daemon jumped from Caraxes in mid air, and killed Aemond by stabbing him in the eye with Dark Sister. Both dragons crashed in mid air and fell to the lake, Vhagar drowned, Caraxes managed to swim ashore, and died sometime later, while the body of Daemon was never found. The bodies of Vhagar and his rider weren't recovered until some years after the war, the body of Aemond was still strapped to his chair, with Dark Sister in his eye.

Its skull can be found at the Red Keep in King's Landing.
Theomore

## Theomore Lannister

Maester **Theomore**, formerly **Theomore Lannister**, is a maester of the Citadel in service to House Manderly at White Harbor. He was a member of House Lannister of Lannisport.

## Appearance and Character

He is a fat, rose-cheeked man with a head of golden curls. His lips are thick. He is regarded as being all head and no heart.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Theomore is present when Ser Davos Seaworth comes to treat with Lord Wyman Manderly. He dismisses the claim that King Tommen I Baratheon is a bastard born of incest, claiming that it is a lie concocted by Stannis Baratheon to justify his claim to the Iron Throne. Wyman later says that he does not trust Theomore with his messages, due to Theomore's connection to House Lannister of Casterly Rock.
Spotted Pate

Spotted Pate is a legendary hero to the smallfolk of Westeros. The Citadel novice Pate is named after him.

## History

Pate is a member of the smallfolk and is usually a pig boy. He is described as good-hearted, well meaning and empty headed, though he always wins. usually he is put against lords, knights or overproud septons. The story always ends well for Pate, who might get to sit on a noble lord's seat, or bed the daughter of a knight.
Tower of Joy

The **Tower of Joy** was a round tower in the Red Mountains of Dorne. It is located near the Prince's Pass.

## History

Tower of Joy is the tower where Lyanna Stark was made captive by Rhaegar Targaryen, during Robert's Rebellion. After the end of the war, Eddard and six companions went there to rescue her, against three of the Kingsguard men. The result of the battle was the death of every man except Eddard Stark and Howland Reed.
Tytos Blackwood

> "*My hall might lack for food, but never for courtesy*"
> ― Tytos Blackwood
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**Lord Tytos Blackwood** is a Lord of The Riverlands, and is the head of House Blackwood. He follows the Old Gods, which is unusual for a Lord south of The Neck. He has 6 sons and one daughter. His heir is Brynden Blackwood.

## Appearance

He is described as tall and thin with long hair and a cropped salt and pepper beard. He often wears a raven feather cloak. When dressed for battle he wears bright yellow armour inlaid with jet, or scarlet armour with the sigil of his house constructed out of silver and onyx. He is a friend to House Stark of Winterfell, possibly due to their shared faith in the Old Gods, and is described as a strong warrior and general.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

he leads the remnants of the Riverlands forces that managed to get inside Riverrun after they suffered defeat to Ser Jaime Lannister. At the Battle of the Camps it is Lord Tytos who leads these men out to hit the army of House Lannister in the rear and rescues Ser Edmure Tully. After the battle he is seen praying with Robb Stark in the godswood of Riverrun. lord Tytos suggests that the Northern force marches to retake Harrenhal at the war council. He joins the other Lords in pronouncing Robb King in the North.

### A Dance with Dragons

Lord Tytos at first refuses to bend the knee after the events of the Red Wedding, where his second son, Lucas Blackwood, was killed. This leads Lord Jonos Bracken, Tytos' rival, to besiege Tytos inside Raventree Hall. The siege is eventually lifted when Jaime Lannister convinces Tytos to bend the knee in return for a fairly lenient punishment. Tytos convinces Jaime to take his third son Hoster as a hostage and not his only daughter, Bethany.
Shadowbinder

**Shadowbinders** are a type of sorcerer, said to hail from Asshai. They are practised in various skills involving the binding of shadows to do their will. R'hllor counts shadowbinders amongst his followers.

## *A Game of Thrones*

Eddard Stark hears reports that Stannis Baratheon has allied with a shadowbinder from Asshai, but is unclear about the report's accuracy or what it means.

## *A Clash of Kings*

Stannis's shadowbinder ally is revealed to be Melisandre. The reason for the name is revealed when she draws on Stannis's life force to create two shadow creatures, one to slay his brother Renly and the other to kill Ser Courtney Penrose and secure the capitulation of Storm's End.

## *A Storm of Swords*

Melisandre tells the captive Ser Davos Seaworth that creating shadows is hard work, being extremely taxing on the person whose life force is being used to create them. Having created two from Stannis already, she could not create a third without it killing him. She suggests Davos could make the sacrifice instead, but he refuses her.
Urragon IV Greyiron

King **Urragon IV Greyiron** was a High King of the Iron Islands of House Greyiron.

## History

Urragon was called up by his aged father, King Torgon Greyiron, to help him rule the Iron Islands. He remained at his father's side for five years. When Torgon died, Urragon assumed kingship with no Kingsmoot and no priest denouncing him.

His reign was long, but undistinguished. His dying wish for his great-nephew, Urron Greyiron, to assume the kingship after him.
Utherydes Wayn

**Utherydes Wayn** is an old man and member of House Wayn who serves as the steward of Riverrun under Lord Hoster Tully and his son Lord Edmure Tully. He is described as being of an age with Lord Hoster.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Utherydes Wayn is sent by Hoster to welcome his daughter, Lady Catelyn Stark, back to Riverrun after the outbreak of the War of the Five Kings. He is instructed to escort her to see her father as soon as she arrives. Catelyn remembers Utherydes from her childhood, commenting on how old and grey he had become, and showing some surprise at this.

### A Clash of Kings

Utherydes once again welcomes Catelyn to Riverrun, this time with her brother Edmure, after she returns from her trip as an envoy of Robb Stark to Renly Baratheon. He suggests a possible alliance with Lord Stannis Baratheon, but Catelyn dodges this as she thinks he was complicit in his brother's death. He then informs her that Robb intended for her to travel t0 the Twins to select his bride from the possibilities presented by Lord Walder Frey. After this he shows her the bones of Eddard Stark that had been returned by Tyrion Lannister. It is Utherydes who sends Hallis Mollen back to Winterfell with the bones in tow.

### A Storm of swords

Utherydes accompanies Ser Desmond Grell to confront Catelyn after she releases Ser Jaime Lannister from his prison cell. He expresses remorse over the death of Bran Stark and Rickon Stark, but also suggests that these deaths were not justification for freeing the Kingslayer. He suggests that she be confined to her chambers until Robb returns, but is accepting when she asks to be instead allowed to stay with her father. Catelyn thinks that this talk pains Utherydes as he has ad eyes when punishing her.

Utherydes tells Maester Vyman that there as never been any person named Tansy employed at Riverrun. Catelyn asked because it was the last word her father spoke, and she believed that it may have been the name of an old lover.
The False and the Fair

**The False and the Fair** is a song that is sung by Marillion when Lysa Tully attempts to throw Sansa Stark out the Moon Door.

## Lyrics

The lord he came a-riding upon a rainy day,

hey-nonny, hey-nonny, hey-nonny-hey,

The lady sat a-sewing upon a rainy day,

hey-nonny, hey-nonny, hey-nonny-hey,

The lady lay a-kissing, upon a mound of Hay...
Torrhen's Square

**Torrhen's Square** is a castle located southwest of Winterfell. It is the seat of House Tallhart. It has thirty-foot-high stone walls and four square towers. It is considered a strong keep.

## In the Books

* In A Clash of Kings, **Torrhen's Square** is taken by the Ironborn.

* In A Storm of Swords, Aemon II Targaryen asks for help from House Tallhart to protect Castle Black from wildlings.
Terrence Toyne

File:Terr3.jpg  Ser **Terrence Toyne** was a knight of the Kingsguard during the reign of Aegon IV.

## Appearance

Ser Terrence was regarded as tall, dark and handsome.

## History

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 File:Terr2.jpg  Ser Terrence was found abed with one of King Aegon the Unworthy's mistresses. Even though they proclaimed love, Aegon had them executed. Toyne was dismembered piece by piece, while the mistress was forced to watch before meeting her own death. Ser Terrence's brothers attempted to avenge him by killing King Aegon, but were stopped by Prince Aemon the Dragonknight who died defending him instead. They paid for their treason with their lives and in turn this event was key in the downfall of House Toyne.
Varys

**Varys**, also called the **Spider**, is a Lysene eunuch, who serves as Master of Whisperers to King Aerys II Targaryen and then Robert Baratheon, as well as his sons, Joffrey and Tommen.

## Appearance and Character

Varys is plump, bald and effeminate. He powders his face and often smells of lilac. He has soft, white hands.

His clothes are often in outrageous colours, always made of comfortable materials, such as silks, damasks and velvets. He also wears soft slippers that allow him to walk without making any sound.

He comes across as obsequious, squeamish, cowardly and mysterious. He is a vastly intelligent man underneath, and has proven to be very difficult to predict. A master of disguise and evasion, Varys proved impossible to find after he disappeared from King's Landing with Tyrion, and when he resurfaced nobody detected him until it was too late.

## History

Varys was born in Lys as a slave. He served as an apprentice to a troupe of mummers, who travelled around the Free Cities, Oldtown and King's Landing. During a stay in Myr he was bought by a man. He was given a potion by the man that paralysed him, but did nothing to dull his senses. He then cut away Varys' manhood by the stem before throwing it in the fire.

The man then told Varys that he should die, throwing him out on the street. Varys determined to stay alive out of spite. He resorted to prostitution and thieving as a way to survive, soon becoming the best thief in all of Myr.

He was then forced out by a rival and forced to flee to Pentos. It was here that he met the young sellsword known as Illyrio Mopatis. There they struck up a deal, with Varys stealing information and then Illyrio saying that he would retrieve it for his patrons.

Varys gained an infamous reputation in the Free Cities, and soon the talents that he possessed came to the ears of King Aerys II Targaryen, who no longer trusted his son, wife or Hand.

It was Varys that recommended that Prince Rhaegar Targaryen may be using the Tourney of Harrenhal as an opportunity to gather support for his claim as king. This claim was the reason that King Aerys left King's Landing for the first time since the Defiance of Duskendale.

When Tywin Lannister arrived at the gates of King's Landing claiming that he was there to bend the knee, it was Varys that counselled the king to leave the gates closed. Aerys, however, opened them on the recommendation of Grand Maester Pycelle. Varys was then pardoned by the new king, Robert Baratheon.

Varys claimed to be loyal to the Baratheons, but he also claimed to have sneaked the young baby Aegon Targaryen across the Narrow Sea. He then gave Aegon to Jon Connington, who he kept alive, although he did pretend that the man died. He also acquired Ser Jorah Mormont as one of his spies.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Varys sends a letter to Robert Baratheon telling him of the marriage between Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo.
Torgon Greyiron

King **Torgon Greyiron**, also known as **Torgon the Latecomer**, was a High King of the Iron Islands of House Greyiron.

## History

Torgon was the eldest son of King Urragon III Greyiron. When his father died, Torgon was away raiding the Mander from his stronghold on Greyshield. His brothers sent no word of the Kingsmoot, hoping one of them would be chosen instead.

However, Urrathon IV Goodbrother was chosen instead, and had all of Torgon's brothers killed. When Torgon returned he declared the Kingsmoot unlawful and rose in rebellion, supported by priests, lords and Urrathon's own captains.

Torgon's rule lasted forty years. During his rule, the Ironborn lost control of the Cape of Eagles to House Mallister. For the last five years he was aided in ruling by his son, Urragon IV Greyiron, who took the kingship without a Kingsmoot after Torgon's death.
Silver Denys

**Silver Denys** was an alleged bastard son of King Maegor I Targaryen.

## Appearance

Denys had silver-gold hair and lilac eyes to strengthen his claim.

## Lineage

It is widely accepted that he had Valyrian blood, but Maesters are still debating on whether or not he was Maegor the Cruel's bastard son.

## History

In 129 AC at Dragonstone, Denys died while trying to mount the dragon Sheepstealer.
Shiera Blackwood

**Shiera Blackwood** was a lady of House Blackwood who married into House Durrandon.

## House

Shiera's father in law supported Roderick Blackwood in his war against King Humfrey I Teague in the Riverlands, intending to return the lands to the rule of the Blackwoods. Roderick died in the fighting, leaving a young heir. Arlan suggested Shiera as a potential ruler, but the river lords baulked at the prospect of being ruled by a woman.
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.
Small council

The **small council** is the primary advisory body of government for the Seven Kingdoms. It advises the King on all important matters and implements policy.

## Positions

* The King's Hand leads the council and takes policy decisions to the King for approval.
* The master of laws, latterly renamed the justicar, is the head of justice and laws for the Seven Kingdoms.
* The master of coin, latterly renamed the lord treasurer, manages the treasury and finances of the kingdom.
* The master of ships, latterly renamed the grand admiral, is the head of naval military forces.
* The master of whispers, sometimes called the spymaster, is the head of intelligence.
* The Grand Maester serves as advisor to the council on matters of lore and wisdom.

In addition, by tradition the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and the Wardens of the respective territories are also members of the small council, although their duties mean they are not always present. The small council may also call upon others for advice, as needed.
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.
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.
Siege of Pyke

The **Siege of Pyke** was the deciding battle of the Greyjoy Rebellion. It was contested between House Greyjoy and House Baratheon and ended in a Baratheon victory.

## Battle

The main battle was fought on the island of Pyke. King Robert I Baratheon and Lord Eddard Stark had gathered thousands of men to their cause. The castle of House Botley was destroyed, as was the town of Lordsport below it, before the main attack on the castle of Pyke was launched.

Robert's forces attacked the southern wall with siege engines, eventually taking down one of the watch towers and bringing parts of the wall down. Maron Greyjoy, the second of Balon's three sons, was killed during this part of the attack. Thoros of Myr was the first man through the breach, wielding a sword coated in wildfire. Jorah Mormont was the next man through, and was knighted for his bravery. The fighting in the castle was very fierce, but eventually Pyke fell.

## Aftermath

Lord Balon Greyjoy bent the knee and swore fealty to the Iron Throne, and Robert allowed him to remain Lord of the Iron Islands. His third son, Theon, was sent to Winterfell to serve as a ward of Lord Stark. Robert celebrated his victory with a Tourney at Lannisport. Ser Jacelyn Bywater lost his hand during the assault, and was knighted after the battle.
Shrykos

**Shrykos** was a young she-dragon bound to Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons. Shrykos died in the Dragonpit when it was invaded by a half-crazed angry mob after a one-handed prophet called the Shepherd began to rant against all dragons everywhere. There is little doubt that Shrykos killed scores of people in the Dragonpit before being slain. Shrykos was never ridden.

## Death

Shackled by her heavy chains, Shrykos was slain by a woodsman known as Hobb the Hewer who leapt onto her neck driving his axe into her skull as she roared and twisted, trying to throw him off. With his legs locked around the dragon's neck, Hobb delivered seven blows and each time his axe came down he roared out the name of each of the the Seven. It was the Stranger's blow that slew the dragon, his axe crashed through scale and bones into Shrykos's brain.
Storm Kings

The **Storm Kings** were a long line of monarchs who ruled the Stormlands before Aegon's Conquest, and one time during the reign of Aegon V Targaryen.

## History

The first known Storm King was the legendary Durran who married the daughter of the Sea God. He also built Storm's End during the Age of Heroes under the guidance of a young boy who would later be called Bran the Builder, the founder of House Stark and builder of the wall.

The last Storm King was Lyonel Baratheon, who rebelled against the Iron Throne, and was later defeated by Ser Duncan the Tall before surrendering and abdicating.

## Notable Storm Kings

* Durran, called "Durran Godsgrief". Founded House Durrandon and built Storm's End.
* Argilac Durrandon, called "Argilac the Arrogant". Slain by Orys Baratheon during the Last Storm.
* Argella Durrandon. The first known Storm Queen. Ruled briefly before marrying Lord Orys.
* Lyonel Baratheon, called "the Laughing Storm". The last Storm King. Ruled briefly during Lyonel's Rebellion, under the reign of Aegon V Targaryen.
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.
The Song of the Seven

**The Song of the Seven** is a lullaby about the the Faith of the Seven. It is made up of seven verses, one for each of the aspects of the god of the Seven, with the exception of the Stranger. It is sung by Samwell Tarly after Gilly requests a soothing song for her baby as they camp for the night in an abandoned Wildling village.

## Lyrics

The Father's face is stern and strong,

he sits and judges right from wrong.

He weighs our lives, the short and long,

and loves the little children

The Mother gives the gift of life,

and watches over every wife.

Her gentle smile ends all strife,

and she loves her little children

The Warrior stands before the foe,

protecting us where e'er we go.

With sword and shield and spear and bow,

he guards the little children.

The Crone is very wise and old,

and sees our fates as they unfold.

She lifts her lamp of shining gold

to lead the little children.

The Smith, he labors day and night,

to put the world of men to right.

With hammer, plow, and fire bright,

he builds for little children.

The Maiden dances through the sky,

she lives in every lover's sigh.

Her smiles teach the birds to fly,

and gives dreams to little children.

The Seven Gods who made us all,

are listening if we should call.

So close your eyes, you shall not fall,

they see you, little children.

Just close your eyes, you shall not fall,

they see you, little children.
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.
The Lands of Ice and Fire

***The Lands of Ice and Fire*** is a companion volume to the *Song of Ice and Fire* novels, published by Bantam Books in the USA on 30 October 2012 and by Voyager Books in the UK on 8 November 2012. It is a collection of maps, drawn by Jonathan Roberts and based on material created by George R.R. Martin. It contains the first canon maps of eastern Essos, the Shadow Lands, Asshai, the Summer Islands, Yi Ti and the city of Braavos.

The collection contains the following maps. All are 24x36 inches in dimensions:

* The Known World.
* The West: Westeros, the lands beyond the Wall and the Summer Islands.
* Central Essos.
* The East: the Jade Sea, Asshai, the Shadow Lands and Ulthos.
* Westeros.
* Beyond the Wall.
* The Free Cities.
* Slaver's Bay.
* The Dothraki sea.
* King's Landing.
* Braavos.
* Character journeys.