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Atanatar II

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**Atanatar II** was the sixteenth King of Gondor.

Gondor enjoyed its greatest wealth and power under him.

## Biography

Atanatar was born in the year TA 977. Atanatar succeeded his father Hyarmendacil I in TA 1149 as the sixteenth King of Gondor. His wealth was so great that historians remarked that *"precious stones are pebbles in Gondor for children to play with"*. He was also known as Atanatar Alcarin, "Atanatar the Glorious," (*alcarin* being the Quenya word for *glorious*), but the deeds of Atanatar weren't as glorious as his appellation would indicate. Atanatar made no effort to expand or maintain the power that his father commanded and the guard on Mordor was neglected. Therefore his reign is seen as the start of Gondor's decline before the War of the Ring.

He was succeeded by his son Narmacil I upon his death in TA 1226 after ruling for seventy-seven years.

## Etymology

**Atanatar** is Quenya for "father of man". It comes from the words **atan**, meaning "man" (usually in reference to mortal men), and **atar**, meaning "father".Template:Fact

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## References

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Beron Stark

**Beron Stark** was the head of House Stark and Lord of Winterfell. He ruled the North during the reign of King Aerys I. He was the youngest son of Lord Brandon Stark and grandson of Cregan Stark. He married Lorra Royce and had eight children; Artos, Rodrik, Donnor, Errold, Brandon, Alysanne, Berena and Willam.

Lord Beron gathered swords to throw Dagon Greyjoy's ironmen back into the sea and made common cause with the Lord of Casterly Rock for it.
Gerion Lannister

Gerion Lannister was the youngest brother of Tywin Lannister who travelled to the ruins of Valyria in search of the lost Valyrian sword Brightroar, but did not return.

He was said to be a man quick to laugh and had a gift for making others laugh. His mother, Jeynne Marbrand, died when he was only a month old. Tyrion and Jaime often refer to him as their favorite uncle. He is remembered fondly by the former for rewarding and supporting Tyrion when the dwarf recited historical facts memorized by heart or cartwheeled across the supper table in Casterly Rock's great hall.

Like his brothers, Kevan and Tygett, Gerion was overshadowed by their older brother Tywin Lannister. While Kevan built up a life near Tywin and Tygett tried to be independent, Gerion mocked this "game" and made jokes.

Almost a decade passed after his ship the *Laughing Lion* left Lannisport but Gerion never returned. Tywin Lannister sent men to look for his lost brother and they traced him as far as Volantis, where half his crew had deserted him because of his intent to sail into the Smoking Sea. He had to buy slaves to replace them.
Eregion

Template:Location infobox**Eregion**, also known as **Hollin**, was a realm of the Ñoldorin elves during the Second Age, located near the West Gate of Moria. It was a rare elven kingdom, for the relations with the dwarves were cordial and both sides traded freely. This place used to be called Eregion but was later changed to Hollin.

## History

### Second Age

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Eregion was, from SA 750, ruled by Galadriel and Celeborn from its capital of Ost-in-Edhil. After SA 1350, they crossed the Misty Mountains to Lothlórien, their new kingdom.

From SA 1350, the Gwaith-i-Mírdain under Celebrimbor, the last of the House of Fëanor left in Middle-earth, ruled Eregion. Annatar, the Giver of Gifts, befriended Celebrimbor and aiding him in the making of the Nine and the Seven of the Rings of Power. Celebrimbor made the Three in secret, and as such these were never touched by Annatar's hands.

When Annatar was later revealed to be the Dark Lord Sauron, Celebrimbor and his people tried to stop the Rings from entering Sauron's possession, but could only rescue the Three: Vilya, Narya, and Nenya. Eregion itself was attacked and destroyed in the War of the Elves and Sauron in the year SA 1697. The few survivors of the war found refuge in either Lindon or Lothlórien, while others led by Elrond founded Rivendell.

### Third Age

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In the Third Age, by the time that the Fellowship of the Ring reached Khazad-dûm, the land was pleasant but unpopulated. Only the scattered ruins of Elven cities and the few remaining holly trees indicated its former glory.

## Etymology

In Sindarin, **Eregion** means "Land of the Holly", deriving from *ereg* ("holly"). Men simply called it **Hollin**.

Eregion should not be pronounced as in English *region*: the *g* is the *g* in *get*. The pronunciation is Template:IPA, or, simplified, [air-egg-eon].

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *The Silmarillion, Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age*
2. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring*, Book Two, Chapter IV: "A Journey in the Dark"
3. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring*, Book One, Chapter II: "The Shadow of the Past"
4. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring*, Book Two, Chapter II: "The Council of Elrond"
5. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring*, Book Two, Chapter III: "The Ring goes South"
6. ↑ *The Silmarillion,* Index of Names
7. ↑ *The Silmarillion,* Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin names

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Blackfyre

**Blackfyre** is a Valyrian steel sword, one of two in the possession of House Targaryen, the other being Dark Sister. The Targaryens brought the two swords with them to Dragonstone when they travelled there from Valyria a century before the Doom. During the War of Conquest, Aegon the Conqueror wielded the sword in battle. The sword was later wielded by many of the more martial Targaryen kings.

The sword was given by Aegon the Unworthy to his bastard son, Daemon, after he had proven his martial valour. The move was surprising, since it effectively removed the sword from House Targaryen's possession. Daemon founded his own lineage, House Blackfyre, taking the name of the sword. During the Blackfyre Rebellion, Daemon continued to wield the sword in battle, and fought an epic duel with Ser Gwayne Corbray of the Kingsguard at the Battle of the Redgrass Field. In that duel, Daemon wielded Blackfyre against Gwayne's own Valyrian blade, Lady Forlorn.

Ultimately, Daemon was killed in battle by his fellow Great Bastard, Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers, who fought for House Targaryen during the Rebellion. After Daemon's death, the sword was rescued from the battlefield by another of the Great Bastards, Aegor "Bittersteel" Rivers, and taken into exile in the Free Cities. Once in the Free Cities, Bittersteel and Daemon Blackfyre's surviving sons founded the mercenary force known as the Golden Company. The sword Blackfyre remained in the hands of each successive generation of House Blackfyre until the line was wiped out with the death of Maelys the Monstrous during the War of the Ninepenny Kings. The sword's current whereabouts are unknown, with it believed to either have been lost or yet remain in the possession of the Golden Company.
Gorgoroth

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**Gorgoroth,**fully named the **Plateau of Gorgoroth,** was a region located in the northwestern portion of Mordor.

## The Area

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Gorgoroth stood at the heart of the dark lands of Mordor. Past the Isenmouthe and Udûn lays the Plateau of Gorgoroth, a vast wasteland in Mordor that holds not many secrets. Most of Sauron's armies lay in wait at Gorgoroth for their master's command. Five garrisons of Orcs patrol the dusty plain. Mordor gets its water from Núrn, a lake in Mordor. Orcs and Trolls set up fires to see if anyone is coming in case if an enemy has secretly passed by the Black Gate or Cirith Ungol. Gorgoroth stands near the fiery Mount Doom. Gorgoroth was always covered in the volcanic ash of Mount Doom and had no plant growth at all. The plateau was arid with extreme climates and was considered to be uninhabitable by Men or perhaps by anything else that lives.

## History

During the War of the Ring, Gorgoroth was the location of mines and forges which supplied Mordor's armies with weapons and armor. Frodo and Sam looked upon Gorgoroth and passed through it on their way to Mount Doom between March 16 and March 24, 3019.

## Behind the Scenes

Many Black Metal bands have named themselves after places and characters from Tolkien Mythology, resulting in bands like the Norwegian bands: Gorgoroth, Burzum, Morgul

Swedish band: Amon Amarth (Mount Doom)

Netherlands band:Carach Angren (Isenmouthe)

## Portrayal in adaptations

### Video Games

* Gorgoroth appears as a playable region in *Middle-earth: Shadow of War**.*

## References

1. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* Regional Maps, "Mordor (and Adjacent Lands)"
2. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* The Lord of the Rings, "The Journey of Frodo and Sam"

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Eldacar (King of Gondor)

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**Eldacar** born as **Vinitharya** was the twenty-first King of Gondor and the son of Valacar and the northwoman Vidumavi, he was born during the time his father was acting as ambassador to Rhovanion.

## Biography

Eldacar was born as Vinitharya in the Kingdom of Rhovanion, whose migthiest prince was his maternal grandfather Vidugavia. In TA 1260, he was brought to Gondor by his father on orders of his paternal grandfather, king Romendacil II. His reign saw the already lingering unrest explode, for he was the son of princess Vidumavi, a daughter of the Northmen King Vidugavia, a lesser man. After ascending the throne in TA 1432, he reigned for five years when he was deposed and driven from Osgiliath into exile to Rhovanion by his far relative Castamir *the Usurper*, who reigned for ten bloody years in a civil war called the Kin-strife. While being in exile he slowly gathered support from the Northmen and the Dúnedain from the northern parts of Gondor. One reason for their hatred was that Castamir had executed Ornendil, Eldacar's firstborn son.

By TA 1447, he had finally gathered enough strength and support and marched south with his army and slew Castamir personally in battle at the Crossings of Erui. But Castamir's sons escaped and Gondor's purest blood was split. He besieged Pelargir where Castamir's sons held out the last resistance. Eldacar had no ships at his disposal (for Castamir was the Lord of Ships of Gondor) and Castamir's sons finally fled to Umbar.

Eldacar reigned until TA 1490 and was succeeded by his second son Aldamir.

## Etymology

Eldacar was a Quenyan word that meant 'Elf-head'.

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## References

1. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings: Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Southern Line: Heirs of Anarion"*
2. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings: Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"*

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Jorah Mormont

Ser **Jorah Mormont** is an anointed knight of House Mormont and a former Lord of Bear Island. He was stripped of his title and sentenced to death, however he fled this judgement. He is the only son of Lord Commander Jeor Mormont.

## History

He became Lord of Bear Island in his own right when his father joined the Night's Watch. He earned his knighthood during the Greyjoy Rebellion for being one of the first of the royalist forces through the walls of Pyke. Ser Jorah was attainted and exiled from the Seven Kingdoms for selling men caught poaching on his land to slavery in order to support his former wife's lavish lifestyle.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Jorah is invited to a celebration held by Khal Drogo within his manse. He is pointed out to Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen by Illyrio Mopatis. Daenerys expresses surprise at a Westerosi knight being so far from home. Viserys says that he will talk to Jorah before the evening is done. He comes into the service of Viserys during that evening.

Jorah becomes a constant companion of Viserys. He gifts Daenerys with books on the history of the Seven Kingdoms as a celebration of her marriage to Khal Drogo.

Jorah hopes for a royal pardon from Robert Baratheon and so sends a message to Varys, telling him of her marriage to Drogo.
King of Rohan

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The **King of Rohan,** also known as the **King(s) of the Mark,** was a title of nineteen recorded lords of the land of Rohan, from Eorl the Young who founded that land in the early 26th century of the Third Age to Elfwine, son of Éomer Éadig who fought in the War of the Ring. Sometimes the king was referred to as the **Lord of the Mark**.

This is a list of the Kings of Rohan. All dates are in the Third Age, except where noted All of the Kings were of the same dynasty, the House of Eorl, divided into separate Lines when a king was not succeeded by his direct male descendant (in both cases the nephew of the king ascended the throne).

## References

1. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings*, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers, II: The House of Eorl
2. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers*, Book Three, Chapter VI: "The King of the Golden Hall"
3. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King*, Book Six, Chapter VI: "Many Partings"

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Battle at the Mummer's Ford

**The battle at the Mummer's Ford** was a battle fought between the forces of House Lannister, under the command of Ser Gregor Clegane, and the forces of House Stark, under the command of Lord Beric Dondarrion. It ended with a decisive Lannister victory.

## Before the Battle

Lady Catelyn Stark has taken Tyrion Lannister prisoner and has taken him to the Eyrie to be held prisoner by Lady Lysa Arryn. As a retaliation Lord Tywin Lannister has sent Gregor Celgane to ride through The Riverlands and burn villages. Lord Hoster Tully has dispatched Ser Marq Piper, Ser Karyl Vance and Ser Raymun Darry to King's Landing, begging King Robert Baratheon for both assistance and justice.

The three nobles are instead heard by the King's Hand, Lord Eddard Stark, who agrees to send out a party to bring Gregor t justice. He passes over Ser Loras Tyrell as leader of the party, instead sending Beric. Tywin was trying to draw Eddard out so he could take him hostage and exchange him for Tyrion.

A number of nobles and knights are sent with Beric, including Thoros of Myr, Lord Lothar Mallery and Ser Gladden Wylde. Ser Raymun, Ser Marq and Ser Karyl all accompany them, but Marq and Karyl leave the main force to help Ser Edmure Tully in the siege of Riverrun.

## The Battle

The group is attacked by Lannister forces and they make a fighting retreat, but are then taken from the rear by the main force, under the command of Gregor. Lothar Mallery, Gladden Wylde and Raymun Darry are all killed, whilst Lord Beric takes Gregor's spear and is mortall wounded. His body is pulled out of the ford by Edric Dayne, who then starts to protect his master. Alyn orchestrates a retreat of the surviving soldiers, and Thoros inadvertently revives Beric, refinding his faith in R'hllor.

## After the Battle

The Brotherhood without Banners is formed from the survivors of the battle and begins to plague the armies of House Lannister. Tywin laments to his brother Ser Kevan Lannister, later about Thoros and Beric attacking his forces.
Lannisport

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**Lannisport** is the third-largest city in Westeros, after King's Landing and Oldtown. It is located on the west coast of the continent, in the Westerlands, a few miles to the south of Casterly Rock, the stronghold of House Lannister, which looms over the city's northern skyline.

Lannisport is home to approximately 300,000 people and is ruled over by a cadet branch of House Lannister.

Lannisport is noted for the skill and training of its City Watch, which has the reputation of being the best-trained feudal levy on the continent.
Battle of Riverrun

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	+ House Banefort
	+ House Brax
	+ House Crakehall
	+ House Farman
	+ House Kenning
	+ House Lefford
	+ House Lydden
	+ House Marbrand
	+ House Prester
	+ House Sarsfield
	+ House Silverhill
	+ House Swyft
	+ House Westerling
	+ House Blackwood
	+ House Piper
	+ House Smallwood
	+ House Vance

**The Battle of Riverrun** was an important battle during the War of the Five Kings, fought between the forces of House Tully, under the command of Ser Edmure Tully, and the armies of House Lannister, under the command of Ser Jaime Lannister. It ended with a victory for House Lannister.

## Events

### Before the Battle

Edmure Tully gathers his armies at Riverrun castle, seat of House Tully, after a small Tully force was defeated at Battle of the Golden Tooth by Jaime Lannister. The assembled force includes Lord Tytos Blackwood and Ser Desmond Grell, but not the armies of House Frey as Lord Walder Frey supposedly didn't have time to send his own troops south.

### The Battle

Jaime easily beats the Tully forces, putting them into rout. Lord Tytos Blackwood manages to lead a few survivors of the Tully army behind the walls of Riverrun to await the forces of House Stark.

### After the Battle

Riverrun is placed under a siege by Jaime, whilst his father , Lord Tywin Lannister rampages through The Riverlands. h most notably takes Harrenhal with no opposition, sets up a base at Raventree Hall and burns Stone Hedge to the ground. Jaime keeps Edmure as a prisoner and hostage at his camp, until the armies of House stark arrive and win both the Battle of the Whispering Wood and then the Battle of the Camps.
Lothlann

Template:Rewrite**Lothlann** was a plain in Middle-earth during the First Age.

Lothlann lay to the northeast of Beleriand, bordered on the south by the March of Maedhros. Its eastern edge drew up to the Blue Mountains north of Mount Rerir, and in the west it bordered on the highlands of Dorthonion and, just north of this, the plain of Ard-galen after the Dagor Bragollach. During most of the First Age, Lothlann was watched over by light cavalry under the command of the Sons of Fëanor, mainly Maglor and Maedhros. During the Wars of Beleriand, Orcs and other fell beasts crossed Lothlann in order to assault East Beleriand. Ultimately, Lothlann was drowned by the Great Western Sea at the end of the First Age as a result of the War of Wrath.Template:Fact

## External links

* Encyclopedia of Arda entry

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Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)

## Aegon Targaryen

King **Aegon Targaryen**, also known as **Young Griff**, and self-proclaimed **Aegon VI Targaryen**, though the succession line of the Iron Throne doesn't recognize this, is the son of Elia Martell and Rhaegar Targaryen. He was supposedly killed by Ser Gregor Clegane during the Sack of King's Landing in Robert's Rebellion, but it is revealed that, supposedly, this was not the case.

Aegon currently leads the Golden Company in an invasion of the Seven Kingdoms, where he has taken several lands in the Stormlands, and plans to lay siege to the Baratheon seat of Storm's End.

Given Aegon's parentage, in actuality, he has a better claim to the Iron Throne than any other character, even Daenerys Targaryen. However, this is all assuming that Aegon is who he claims to be, and not a pretender.
Dominion of Men

The **Dominion of Men** was an era of the Fourth Age that signified the dominance of Men in Middle-earth and the final waning of the Elves in Middle-earth. It was a time of relative peace and stability in the kingdoms of men. This was due the heavy defeats suffered by many of the traditional enemies of men after the War of the Ring, including the Harad and Orc Nations. Gondor under the new king saw a era of continued expansion into Harad to the south and the re-building and manning of many fortifications in Mordor.
Chaining of Melkor

The **Chaining of Melkor** refers to a time in Arda that was free of evil and Melkor was imprisoned in the Halls of Mandos for his crimes and evils on the world.

## History

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At the end of the War for Sake of the Elves, Melkor's armies of darkness were defeated at the Battle of the Powers and his fortress of Utumno was leveled and destroyed. Defeated, Melkor was chained and bound and taken to Valinor for trial. There, he was sentenced to three ages of imprisonment in the dungeons of the Halls of Mandos by his brother Manwë, the King of Arda.

During this time, peace reigned in Middle-earth and the Elves were invited to live in Valinor and settle outside of Cuiviénen with no evil to fear, and so they began their Great Journey. During this time, the Elves became a diversified people forming into many different groups and cultures. The Elves that settled in Aman became High Elves and their princes kings. Written language systems were developed using the Sarati and the Tengwar.

In Middle-earth, the Elves developed into the Sindar and were ruled by Elwë and his Queen, the Maia Melian, in Doriath. The lost group of Elves who followed Lenwë during the Great Journey reappeared in Beleriand calling themselves the Nandor, and settled in Ossiriand.

The Chaining lasted three ages, or a total of about three thousand years. The era ended with the release of Melkor who slowly poisoned the peace and stirred up rivalries and dissent among the Noldor. Thus, the Noontide of Valinor came to an end, the Darkness of Valinor began, and many Noldorin houses rebelled against the Valar and went to war with Melkor, who was now known as Morgoth, in Middle-earth.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter III: "Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"
2. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter V: "Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië"
3. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter VI: "Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor"
4. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter IV: "Of Thingol and Melian"
5. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter VII: "Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor"
6. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter VIII: "Of the Darkening of Valinor"

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Elder Days

The **Elder Days** were the very first Ages of Middle-earth.

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## References in adaptations

The *Lord of the Rings* film trilogy made by Peter Jackson mentions the Elder Days sparingly. In *The Fellowship of the Ring* extended edition, Lúthien and Beren are briefly mentioned. Morgoth is too mentioned in passing by Legolas, but it is never stated who he is.Template:Fact

In the later *The Hobbit* films, notable references include the mentioning of Gondolin and Ungoliant.
Edmund Blackwood

**Edmund Blackwood**, also known as **Ben Blackwood**, is the fourth son of Lord Tytos Blackwood.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

When Ser Jaime Lannister arrives at Raventree Hall to end the Siege of Raventree Hall, Tytos fears that he will lose his daughter, Bethany, as a hostage. Instead he offers Edmund, suggesting that he could serve Jaime as a squire. Jaime refuses, saying he already has enough squires. Both Bethany and Edmund stay at Raventree, as Hoster Blackwood is taken as a hostage instead.
Harmund III Hoare

King **Harmund III Hoare**, also known as **Harmund the Handsome**, was a King of the Iron Islands from House Hoare.

## History

Harmund came from an era of Hoare kings who were opposed by the Drowned Men. This was as a result of their tolerance of the Faith of the Seven, their distaste for reaving and their preferance of trade.

Harmund was actively raised as a member of the Faith of the Seven by his parents, King Harmund II Hoare and Queen Lelia Lannister. He outraged the Ironborn and the Drowned Men by outlawing reaving and the taking of salt wives. A drowned man known as the Shrike led a rebellion, and Harmund was cast down and mutilated, losing his eyes, tongue and nose.

Harmund's brother, Hagon Hoare, took the throne and restored old Ironborn practices. Harmund was confined to the dungeons of Hoare Castle on Great Wyk. Hagon had his own mother mutilated and returned to Casterly Rock, incurring the wrath of House Lannister. When the westermen conquered Great Wyk in the seventh year of fighting, Ser Aubrey Crakehall considered restoring Harmund to the throne, but instead killed him out of mercy.
Jacaerys Velaryon

Prince **Jacaerys Velaryon**, nicknamed **Jace**, was the firstborn son of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and her first husband, Laenor Velaryon. When Rhaenyra was crowned queen, she named Jacaerys as Prince of Dragonstone and heir to the Iron Throne. Jacaerys was adragonrider; his dragon was Vermax.

## History

Jace was fifteen-years-old at the start of the civil war which became known as the Dance of the Dragons. He rode his dragon, Vermax, to the Eyrie, Sisterton, White Harbor and Winterfell to raise support for his mother's claim. He successfully gained the North and the Vale of Arryn for the blacks.

He took part in the Battle in the Gullet where Vermax flew too low and went crashing into the sea. It was said that Jace leapt free and clung to a piece of smoking wreckage for a few heartbeats until some crossbowmen on the nearest Myrish ship began loosing quarrels at him. The prince was struck once, and then again. Finally, one quarrel took him in the neck and he was swallowed by the sea.
Laena Velaryon

**Laena Velaryon** was a member of House Velaryon, and the second wife of Daemon Targaryen. She was a dragonrider who rode Vhagar. She died after giving birth to her unnamed stillborn son.

## History

At the Great Council of 101 AC, she was a candinate for queen.

After the demise of Queen Aemma Arryn, the small council advised Viserys I Targaryen to marry Laena. Instead, he would marry Alicent Hightower. Because of this, House Velaryon did not attend their wedding.
Jason Lannister (son of Gerold)

## Jason Lannister

Ser **Jason Lannister** was an anointed knight of House Lannister of Casterly Rock, and the fourth son of Lord Gerold Lannister and Rohanne Webber.

## History

Jason fathered the first of his eight children, a bastard called Lynora Hill, on a serving girl. His next was a son, by his first wife, Alys Stackspear. He then had three sons and three daughters by his second wife, Lady Marla Prester, with the eldest of these being Lady Joanna Lannister, and the second born being Stafford Lannister. Jason resided at Feastfires whilst being married to Marla.

Because Jason's older brother, Lord Tytos Lannister, was not a fighter, it was Jason that led the Lannister host, one thousand knights and ten thousand men at arms, to the War of the Ninepenny Kings. Jason was killed on Bloodstone.
Jaehaerys II Targaryen

King **Jaehaerys II Targaryen** was the sixteenth king of the Targaryen dynasty to sit on the Iron Throne of Westeros.

## Early life

Jaehaerys was the second son of King Aegon V, after Prince Duncan, and did not anticipate becoming king. In 259 AL his father and brother were killed in the Tragedy of Summerhall, when the Targaryen summer palace burned to the ground in an attempt to hatch dragons. Jaehaerys became king under difficult circumstances.

## Reign

Jaehaerys ruled for only three years, but was haunted by what he had seen at Summerhall, and never fully recovered. The realm continued to be run by the counsellors and advisors who had also advised his father, but by this time they had become old men, and his court was seen as stuffy and old-fashioned. Jaehaerys died in 262 AL and was succeded by his son, Aerys II.

## Character and appearance

Jaehaerys was clever and amiable as a youngster, although he did not have a strong constitution. After his father and brother's death, he became withdrawn and haunted.

In appearance Jaehaerys was frail, with a pale complexion. He had shoulder-length hair and a silky beard. He wore his grandfather Maekar I's iron and gold crown.
Greyjoy Rebellion

The **Greyjoy Rebellion** was a rebellion led by Balon Greyjoy against the Iron Throne in 289AL, nine years before the beginning of A Game of Thrones.

## Motivation

Balon Greyjoy wished to secure independence of the Iron Islands, naming himself "King of the Iron Islands", but King Robert I Baratheon would not stand for it.

## Balon's Attack

Balon Greyjoy led several attacks against the Iron Throne. He burned the Lannister fleet and staged an attack at Seaguard, by his son Rodrik Greyjoy, who was killed by Jason Mallister.

## Robert's Attack

With help from his brother Stannis Baratheon, Master of Ships, Robert I Baratheon was able to get a fleet large enough to smash the Iron Fleet. This helped him to get to the Iron Islands.

## Final Battles

Robert I Baratheon and Eddard Stark led the final battle at Pyke, the seat of House Greyjoy. Robert attacked the southern wall, eventually gaining access to Pyke. There, Malon Greyjoy, another of Balon Greyjoy's sons, was killed. Jorah Mormont earned his knighthood that day, for his good work in battle. Theon Greyjoy, Balon Greyjoy's nine-year-old only surviving son was taken as a hostage in House Stark, to ensure good behavior by Balon. However, as time went on Theon became part of the Stark family and began to see the other children as his siblings, especially Robb Stark.
Joy Hill

**Joy Hill** is the bastard daughter of Ser Gerion Lannister, who fathered her on a common woman named Briony.

## Appearance and Character

She is described as a sweet child, but lonely, ever since her father's disappearance.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

As part of the pact between Lord Tywin Lannister and Lord Walder Frey, Joy was to marry one of Walder's natural sons.

### A Feast for Crows

When Ser Jaime Lannister talks with Sybell Spicer, she tells him that Tywin had promised her son, Ser Raynald Westerling, would be married to a bride from Casterly Rock, saying that Raynald would be given joy of him.

Jaime interprets as this meaning that Tywin was intending to marry Joy to Raynald, but the accuracy of this is questionable, as Joy had already been promised to Lord Walder Frey in exchange for his help during the Red Wedding.
Aenys Frey

> "*Aenys was older, crueller, and more clever*"
> ― Theon Greyjoy
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Ser **Aenys Frey** was an anointed knight of House Frey, and the third son of Lord Walder Frey. He is a sly man who serves as a commander of Frey forces under Roose Bolton in both The Riverlands and The North. He dies outside Winterfell after Roose puts him in charge of the Frey vanguard.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

He is present at the Twins when Catelyn Stark comes to parley with Lord Walder, though he remains silent.

### A Clash of Kings

he is put in command of the 1500 Frey men under the command of Roose Bolton. He is involved in the plan to take Harrenhal, although Arya Stark seems to think that he doesn't enjoy the responsibility.

He counsels withdrawing from Harrenhal after the Lannisters beat Stannis Baratheon at the Battle of the Blackwater, but Roose Bolton ignores this advice.

### A Storm of Swords

He is still at Harrenhal when Brienne of Tarth and Jaime Lannister arrive. He seems emotionally unmoved when Brienne mentions the potential dire fate of Sansa Stark.

### A Dance with Dragons

Aenys has been sent north with his brother Hosteen frey to command the frey troops assisting Roose in securing the North. After people start to die in Winterfell he accuses Theon Greyjoy, but Lady Barbarey Dustin proves him wrong.
Ettenmoors

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The **Ettenmoors**, also known as the **Troll-fells**, were a highland region of Eriador, which was west of the Misty Mountains, located north of the Coldfells and Rivendell and southeast of Mount Gram. The land was wild, untamed, misty, and sinister, and many evil creatures dwelt there. It was also the home of the trolls in The Hobbit: Tom, Bert and William.

## History

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The Ettenmoors had been a peaceful part of the Dúnedain kingdom of Arnor until the middle of the Third Age when, during the Angmar War, the breakaway kingdom of Rhudaur became a vassal of the Witch-King of Angmar. After the war, the Witch-King fled to the Ettenmoors after his defeat at the Battle of Fornost. At that time the Ettenmoors were mainly ruled by Hill-men, Goblins, and Orc chieftains, and was home to Giants, Trolls, Dragons, Orcs, Wargs, White Wolves, and Barrow-wights.

## Appearances in Adaptations

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The Ettenmoors appear in the various film versions of *The Lord of the Rings* as well as in video games *The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II*, *The Lord of the Rings: War in the North*, and *The Lord of the Rings Online*.

## Trivia

* The name *Ettenmoors* can be a reference to the land *Ettinsmoor* in Narnia. This can be related to the close bond between C.S. Lewis and Tolkien.

## References

1. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings*

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Gerold Lannister

Lord **Gerold Lannister**, also known as **Gerold the Golden**, was the second son of Damon Lannister and Cerissa Brax.

## Appearance and Character

Lord Gerold had golden hair and green eyes. He was over six feet tall, and possessed great intelligence.

## History

Gerold was born at Casterly Rock to Lord Damon Lannister. He became the Lord of Casterly Rock after the death of his niece Cerelle Lannister, the three-year-old Lady of Casterly Rock whom he served as Lord Regent for. It has been rumored that he caused the deaths of his brother Tybolt and his niece Cerelle, to become the Lord Paramount of the Westerlands.
Ard-galen

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**Ard-galen**, later known as **Anfauglith**, was the wide green plain that lay north of the highlands of Dorthonion and south of Morgoth's fortress of Angband in the Iron Mountains, in the First Age. It was well known in the First Age, before Morgoth turned it into a dusty plain resembling a desert north of Beleriand.

## History

In the first days after the rising of the Sun, Ard-galen was a green plain with rich grass, reaching from Hithlum and the Ered Wethrin in the west to the Blue Mountains in the east, and rising into the highlands of Dorthonion in the south. But the plain was laid waste by rivers of flame and poisonous gases in the Dagor Bragollach and renamed Anfauglith ("Gasping Dust").

The battle of Nirnaeth Arnoediad was fought in the plain, and the dead piled up in a hill in the midst of the plain, named *Haudh-en-Ndengin*, the Hill of Slain, by the Elves, and *Haudh-en-Nirnaeth*, the Hill of Tears, and grass grew again upon the hill and nowhere else in Anfauglith.

Like the other lands around it, Anfauglith sank beneath the waves after the War of Wrath at the end of the First Age.

## Etymology

***Ard-galen*** is a Sindarin word meaning 'Green Region'.

## References

1. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* The First Age, The Elder Days, "Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
2. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter XVIII: "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin"
3. ↑ *The Complete Guide to Middle-earth*

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Dorwinion

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**Dorwinion**, also known as **Dor-Winion**, was a land in the vales of the Celduin, northwest of the Sea of Rhûn, that was famous for its great gardens and as the home of the finest wines in all of Middle-earth.

## Description and inhabitants

Its fertile climate, perfect latitudinal positioning, and close proximity to the Sea of Rhûn made Dorwinion an ideal location for an agrarian society. Its people were descendants of the Edain, and they had close ties to the Northmen of Dale in genealogy as well as Avari elves.Template:Fact

## History

Dorwinion was known quite well for its high-quality and widely enjoyed wines that they were imported even by the Elves of the Halls of Thranduil in Mirkwood, the Men of Dale and Laketown, and the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain and of the Iron Hills.

## Etymology

***Dorwinion*** comes from the Sindarin *dor* ("land") and the Westron *winion* ("of wine").

## References

1. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* Regional Maps, "Wilderland"
2. ↑ *The Hobbit,* Chapter IX: "Barrels Out of Bond"
3. ↑ *The Silmarillion*, Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin names
4. ↑ *The Complete Guide to Middle-earth*

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Eärnil I

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**Eärnil I** was the thirteenth King of Gondor and the second Ship-king.

## Biography

Eärnil was born in TA 736 to Tarciryan, the brother of King Tarannon Falastur. Tarannon Falastur died without a natural heir and Eärnil, his nephew succeeded him in TA 913. His policies where to continue to expand the realm of Gondor. He repaired the ancient port of Pelargir and build up a great naval fleet. He later laid siege to the enemy realm of Umbar in TA 933 and captured it. He was tragically lost at sea near Umbar in TA 936. and was succeeded by his son Ciryandil.

## Etymology

*Eärnil* was a Quenyan word that meant 'Sea-lover'.

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## Translations around the World

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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *The History of Middle-earth,* Vol. 12: *The Peoples of Middle-earth,* VII: "The Heirs of Elendil"
2. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings,* Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers, I: The Númenórean Kings, (iv): "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"
3. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* The Third Age, "The Kingdoms of the Dúnedain"
4. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings,* Appendix B: The Tale of Years (Chronology of the Westlands), "The Third Age"
5. ↑ *The Complete Guide to Middle-earth*

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Aemon (son of Maekar I)

## Aemon

Maester **Aemon**, formerly known as **Aemon Targaryen**, was a Maester and Sworn Brother of the Night's Watch. He served as the Maester for Castle Black under Jeor Mormont and Jon Snow. He died of old age on a journey to Oldtown.

## History

Aemon was the third son of King Maekar I Targaryen, who was himself a fourth son. Aemon was named after his great-great uncle, Prince Aemon Targaryen by his grandfather, King Daeron II Targaryen. Aemon forged his chain, and earned the title of Maester Aemon.

He served an unidentified lord until his father summoned him to court to serve the Iron Throne. Not wanting to displace the current Grand Maester, Aemon chose instead to serve at the keep of his eldest brother, Prince Daeron.

After Daeron's death, Maester Aemon's whereabouts are unknown until the death of his father, when Aemon was summoned to court in the year of the Great Council. He was offered the crown quietly, but refused, ceding rule to his younger brother, Aegon. He then decided to serve as a black brother of the Night's Watch for fear that he may be used in a plot to usurp his brother.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Jon sends Aemon away from Castle Black with Sam, Gilly and Gilly's son. He wants to purge the castle of people that Melisandre might use in her blood magic, as she requires king's blood, something that Aemon possesses.
Laenor Velaryon

Ser **Laenor Velaryon** was a knight and was the first husband of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. He was a dragonrider whose dragon was Seasmoke. Ser Criston Cole alluded that boys were not safe around him.

## History

Laenor was the son of Lord Corlys Velaryon and Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. He was one year younger than his sister, Laena. During the Great Council of 101, some lords spoke for Laenor.

Ser Laenor and Princess Rhaenyra had three sons, Jacaerys Velaryon, Lucerys Velaryon and Joffrey Velaryon.

Ser Laenor died before the Dance of the Dragons began. None of Laenor's three sons survived the civil war.
Dun Fort

**The Dun Fort** is the ancestral seat of House Darklyn. It currently serves as the seat of House Rykker. The current lord of the Dun Fort is Renfred Rykker.

## Location

The Dun Fort overlooks the port town of Duskendale, located on the east coast of The Crownlands. It is north of Rosby, southeast of Maidenpool and southwest of Cracklaw Point.

## Appearance

The castle has a large square keep and big drum towers.

## History

The Defiance of Duskendale took place in the Dun Fort, and Lord Denys Darklyn kept King Aerys II Targaryen prisoner within the castle.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Brienne Tarth visits the Dun Fort on her quest to recover Sansa Stark. Renfred Rykker is absent as he has travelled to Maidenpool with Randyll Tarly, and he has left Ser Rufus Leek to serve as castellan. Brienne talks with the Maester of the castle, but he does not know about the whereabouts of Sansa or Ser Dontos Hollard.
Harys Swyft

Ser **Harys Swyft** is the Knight of Cornfield and head of House Swyft. His daughter, Dorna, is married to Ser Kevan Lannister.

## Appearance and Character

Harys has a small, white beard over a small chin. He is soft, bald, and obsequious.

## History

When Tytos Lannister was Lord of Casterly Rock, Ser Harys borrowed large sums of money from House Lannister. After Ser Tywin Lannister's return from the War of the Ninepenny Kings, he was determined to restore his house's power and reputation, and so recalled in all the debts owed to his house. Those that were not able to pay would surrender a family member as hostage to Casterly Rock. Harys hastened to obey, claiming that "The Lion has awoken." He surrendered his daughter into the custody of Ser Kevan Lannister, who eventually married her.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Ser Harys is part of Tywin's force in the Riverlands, and he participates in the Battle on the Green Fork. Harys criticises the tactical ability of Ser Jaime Lannister after they recieve news of his defeat at the Battle of the Camps. He believes Jaime should not have split his army into three, but is countered by Kevan, who talks of the strategic placing of Riverrun.

Hary later suggests that they appeal for peace, but Tywin claims that Robb Stark will want revenge for the execution of his father, Lord Eddard Stark. Harys suggests they form another force at Casterly Rock.

### A Clash of Kings

Harys is with Tywin's army when they take Harrenhal. During his time there Harys upsets the cooks, who spit in his food. His squire is killed in an argument with the Brave Companions over their inability to kill Lord Beric Dondarrion. Arya Stark witnesses Harys kiss Vargo Hoat as instructed by Tywin Lannister, to put the argument behind them.

During the Battle of the Blackwater, Harys gets stuck underneath his horse. He is protected by one of his men-at-arms, Willit, who defends him against numerous attackers.

### A Storm of Swords

Harys is one of the nobles that accompany Tyrion Lannister in welcoming the Dornish party of Prince Oberyn Martell when they arrive in King's Landing.

### A Feast for Crows

Harys is named as the Hand of the King by Queen Regent Cersei Lannister after the death of her father, Tywin. She sees him as a weak man who she can use against her uncle, Ser Kevan. He is confused during the Small council meetings for King Tommen I Baratheon.

After the death of Lord Gyles Rosby, Cersei names Harys as Master of Coin, and replaces him as Hand with Lord Orton Merryweather.

When Cersei is arrested by the Faith of the Seven, Harys and Grand Maester Pycelle take control of King Tommen, and request that Kevan Lannister return to the city to serve as his regent.

### A Dance with Dragons

Harys continues to serve as Master of Coin, although the vaults are empty. In order to placate the Iron Bank of Braavos, he writes to the bankers of Myr, seeking a loan and is advised by Kevan to also write to the magisters of Pentos. Kevan refuses to follow Harys' suggestion of raising tax, as he thinks it would lead to more rebellion. He suggests that Harys go visit the Iron Bank in person to treat with them.
House Mudd

**House Mudd** is an extinct noble house of the Riverlands. Their sigil was a golden crown studded with emeralds on a red-brown field.

## History

House Mudd was the last of the First Men families to rule over the Riverlands from their castle at Oldstones (although it had a different name then). Under the rule of King Tristifer IV Mudd, the Mudds resisted attempts by the Andals to overrun the Kingdom of the Rivers and the Hills for many years. Eventually, seven Andal kings united to invade the Riverlands and King Tristifer IV was killed. His son inherited the kingdom as Tristifer V, but did not long survive his father. House Mudd was extinguished and the Andals took possession of the Riverlands.

## Historical Mudd characters

* Tristifer IV Mudd, known as the Hammer of Justice
* Tristifer V Mudd, his son and successor, last king of House Mudd
Alysanne Blackwood

**Alysanne Blackwood**, also known as **Black Aly**, was a woman of House Blackwood and the second wife of Lord Cregan Stark.

## History

Lord Benjicot Blackwood, Alysanne's niece, declared for the blacks during the Dance of the Dragons. Alysanne was goven command of the Blackwood archers during the Battle of the Kingsroad. When Benjicot had broken the flank of Lord Borros Baratheon, Alysanne's archers took out his knights.

During the Hour of the Wolf, when Cregan Stark served as Hand of the King and dispensed justice for the murder of King Aegon III Targaryen, Aly agreed to marry Cregan in exchange for him allowing the pardon of Lord Corlys Velaryon.
Damion Lannister

Ser **Damion Lannister** is an anointed knight of House Lannister. He is a cousin to the main branch. He is married to Shiera Crakehall, with who he has two children, Ser Lucion Lannister and Lanna Lannister.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Damion is named castellan of Casterly Rock to spite Ser Kevan Lannister, who refused to serve as Hand of the King when Cersei refused to name him Lord Regent.
Joffrey Lannister

King **Joffrey Lannister**, previously Ser **Joffrey Lydden**, was the first King of the Rock of Andal heritage.

## History

Ser Joffrey, an anointed knight of House Lydden, was married to the only daughter of King Gerold III Lannister. When the king died without male issue, Joffrey was crowned and took the Lannister name.
House Massey

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**House Massey** is a noble house from the Crownlands. In the books, Wallace Massey, a member of the Night's Watch and Justin Massey, a knight, are represented.

## In the Books

* Wallace Massey is a steward at the Night's Watch and squire of Denys Mallister.

* Justin Massey is counted as Queen's Man at Castle Black.
King of Rhudaur

The **Kings of Rhudaur** were the hereditary rulers of Rhudaur, a splinter kingdom of Arnor.

The first king of Rhudaur was the third and youngest son of Eärendur who, following his father's death in TA 861, disputed the ascension of his elder brother Amlaith to the throne and declared himself king of an independent realm.

Rhudaur itself was the most isolated and inhospitable of the northern kingdoms, and it would seem that a significant number of the king's subjects were native Hill-men who resented rule by Númenóreans. At some point after TA 1300, the date of the foundation of Angmar, this group, with the support of Angmar, usurped the throne of Rhudaur and drove out the Dúnedain.

The Hill-men Kings of Rhudaur ruled for some time as vassals of Angmar. Apparently, they were not very successful as by TA 1409 the region was almost completely depopulated. At this time Rhudaur was finally annexed by Angmar, and the kingship terminated.

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