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Jonos Arryn

**Jonos Arryn** was a member of House Arryn during the rule of King Aegon I Targaryen. He was the younger brother of Ronnel Arryn, the last King of Mountain and Vale.

## History

After the death of Aegon I and the ascension of his son, Aenys I, Jonos rose in rebellion, taking his brother prisoner and declaring himself as the King of Mountain and Vale. Aenys initially planned to send the Hand of the King, Lord Alyn Stokeworth, to deal with the revolt, but decided against this, due to the presence of Harren the Red, another rebel, in the Riverlands.

This led to Lord Allard Royce taking the matter into his own hands. He gathered an army to sweep aside the supporters of Jonos, and eventually penned him in inside the Eyrie. Jonos then had his brother thrown the Moon Door, earning himself the nickname Jonos the Kinslayer.

The rebellion was ended when Prince Maegor Targaryen flew to the Eyrie, and Jonos was thrown through the Moon Door by his own men, in an attempt to have themselves spared. This failed, and Maegor had all the rebels hanged, denying the highborn rebels the honour of execution by beheading.
Manfrey Martell

Ser **Manfrey Nymeros Martell** is an anointed knight of House Nymeros Martell and serves as the castellan of Sunspear.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Manfrey has been left in charge of Sunspear in the absence of Doran Martell, who spends most of his time at the Water Gardens. He is present upon Doran's arrival after the death of Oberyn Martell.
Owen Costayne

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

## History

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

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

**Lord Jonos Bracken** is the head of House Bracken, and Lord of Stone Hedge. He sides with Robb Stark during the War of the Five Kings, but bends the knee after the Red Wedding, albeit reluctantly.

## Appearance

Jonos is a man who is known for frequently glowering and blustering. He is not a tall man, but is heavier, with thick arms and shoulders. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He often wears a woolen tunic with the red horse of House Bracken embroidered on it. when readying for combat he wears plate armour with a greathelm that has a horsehair crest on top of it.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

When she arrests Tyrion Lannister, Catelyn Stark mentions that Jonos is a good friend of her father, Hoster Tully. Jonos attends Robb's war council after the Battle of the Camps, suggesting an alliance between House Stark and King Renly Baratheon. He sides with his rival Lord Tytos Blackwood against Catelyn's suggestion of peace. he joins the other riverlords in proclaiming Robb King in the North.

### A Clash of Kings

Jonos returns to Stone Hedge to retake and rebuild his castle, which has been burned to the ground by the armies of House Lannister in his absence. He is wounded in the attempt and his nephew Hendry is slain by the Lannister armies.

### A Storm of Swords

Jonos' bastard son, Harry Rivers, has been murdered by Lannister forces, probably the army under the control of Ser Gregor Clegane, who also raped one of Jonos' daughters. Jonos loses a dozen good men at the Red Wedding and subsequently bends the knee to the Iron Throne.

### A Dance with Dragons

After Jonos bends the knee he besieges the Blackwood seat of Raventree Hall, because Tytos refuses to bend the knee initially. Upon the advice of Lord Karyl Vance Ser Jaime Lannister travels to Raventree to convince Tytos to surrender. Jonos demands that House Blackwood surrender land to House Bracken, as well as surrendering his daughter Bethany as a hostage to the Iron Throne. He is disappointed when Jaime doesn't secure all the land, and takes Hoster Blackwood as a prisoner instead.
Melissa Blackwood

**Melissa Blackwood**, also called **Missy**, was a lady of House Blackwood during the rule of King Aegon IV Targaryen. She was Aegon's sixth mistress, and the best loved of them.

## History

Melissa became the sixth mistress of Aegon in 172 AC, early in the king's reign, replacing Barba Bracken, who was forced out in disgrace. Melissa befriended Aegon's wife, Queen Naerys Targaryen, as well as his brother, Aemon, and nephew, Daeron.

Barba Bracken had been buxom compared to Melissa, who was slender of frame. Barba was supposedly overheard claiming that Melissa's chest was as flat as a boy's. In retaliation, Aegon renamed the Teats, which he had previously named for Barba, after Melissa. Members of House Bracken still refer to the hills as Barba's Teats.

Melissa would serve as mistress for five years, having three bastard children with Aegon in that time. One of them, Brynden Rivers, maintained good connections at the court in King's Landing after his mother was dismissed, due to how well she had been liked.

Melissa was evenually replaced by Barba's younger sister, Bethany, who had been trained for the purpose of replacing Melissa as mistress. Bethany supposedly caught Aegon's eye whilst he was on a trip to Stone Hedge to visit his bastard son, Aegor Rivers.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Hoster Blackwood tells Jaime Lannister that there is a statue of Melissa in the Godswood of Raventree Hall. He also tells Jaime of the rivallry between Melissa and Barba, as well as more about the initial causes of the Blackwood and Bracken rivallry.
Meryn Trant

**Ser Meryn Trant** is an anointed knight of House Trant and a member of the Kingsguard under King Robert Baratheon, and his sons Joffrey and Tommen.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Ser Meryn rides north with Robert when he seeks to name Eddard Stark as Hand of the King. He, along with Boros Blount, acts as the guard to the king when he rides away from the party with Ned.

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Meryn is left by Ser Jaime to guard the room where the corpse of Lord Tywin Lannister has been found. He is present upon the arrival of Queen Cersei Lannister. He then joins Ser Osmund Kettleblack in accompanying Cersei and Tommen to the wake of Lord Tywin. Cersei sends him to find a horse so the king can ride back to the Red Keep
Hubert Arryn

Lord **Hubert Arryn** was head of House Arryn and Lord of the Eyrie during the rule of King Aenys I Targaryen.

## History

Hubert was the cousin of Ronnel Arryn, the last King of Mountain and Vale. After Ronnel's death at the hands of his own brother, Jonos Arryn, and then the death of Jonos at the hands of his own men, Hubert beame Lord of the Eyrie and Warden of the East.
Pyke (Island)

**Pyke** is one of the islands that make up the archipelago known as the Iron Islands. Smallfolk claim that the Greyjoy castle of Pyke was named after the island.

## Location

Pyke is located east of Saltcliffe, southeast of Great Wyk, and southwest of Harlaw. It is a days sail away from Harlaw.

## Houses

Pyke is home to House Greyjoy, whose Lord is known as the Lord Reaper of Pyke, who rule from the castle of Pyke. Accounts differ on whether the castle was named for the island, or vice versa. Near the castle is the port town of Lordsport, which is the seat of House Botley. On the northern coast of the island is the town of Iron Holt, which is the seat of House Wynch.

## History

The ancient castle of Pyke used to be located on the mainland of the island, but now stands on stone stacks, as segments of land have fallen into the sea.

Pretenders rose on the islands of Pyke, Great Wyk, Old Wyk, Orkmont, and Harlaw after the death of King Harren Hoare during the War of Conquest. House Greyjoy of Pyke ultimately became the new Lord of the Iron Islands after submitting to King Aegon I Targaryen.

After the death of the infamous Dalton Greyjoy wars were fought on Pyke by rival Ironborn claimiants and vengeful Westermen.

During the Greyjoy Rebellion, King Robert Baratheon personally led the assault on Pyke, destroying Lordsport and besieging Pyke.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Theon Greyjoy sails from Seagard to the island of Pyke.

### A Feast for Crows

After the death of King Balon Greyjoy, his brother, Euron Greyjoy, names himself King. When Lord Sawane Botley denies Euron's claim Euron has him drowned, and gives half the Botley land to House Wynch.
Kingswood Brotherhood

The **Kingswood Brotherhood** was a group of outlaws active during the reign of Aerys II. Led by Simon Toyne, they gained recognition by kidnapping nobles in the area surrounding the Kingswood.

They were eventually destroyed by a group of knights led by Ser Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning. Ser Barristan Selmy and a young squire named Jaime Lannister were among those fighting the Toyne and his men.

## Known members

* Simon Toyne
* The Smiling Knight
* Wenda the White Fawn
* Oswyn Longneck
* Big Belly Ben
* Fletcher Dick
* Ulmer
Norjen

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

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

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

**Puckens** is a guard in service to House Lannister.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Puckens is one of the Lannister guards in the room with the corpse of Tywin Lannister. He leaves to find Maester Ballabar or Maester Frenken upon Cersei's command. He instead returns with Qyburn. He is amongs those present to hear Ser Jaime Lannister rebuff the offer of the position of King's Hand, and sees Cersei slap her brother.
Lothar Bracken

Lord **Lothar Bracken** was a Lord of Stone Hedge and head of House Bracken.

## History

Harwyn Hoare invaded the Riverlands during the reign of King Arrec Durrandon. Lothar's neighbour, Lady Agnes Blackwood, led the armies of the Riverlords. Lothar, however, attacked her from behind and delivered Agnes and two of her sons to Harwyn. Some theorize that Lothar wanted to become King of the Trident after Harwyn defeated Arrec, but the former took the title for himself. Lothar led a rebellion against Harwyn some years later, but he was defeated, Stone Hedge was burned, and Lothar himself was starved to death in a crow cage.
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.
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.
Night's King

According to legend, the Night's King lived during the Age of Heroes, not long after the Wall was complete. He was a fearless warrior named the thirteenth Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.
 Later, he fell in love with a woman "with skin as white as the moon and
 eyes like blue stars". He chased her and loved her though "her skin was
 cold as ice", and when he gave his seed to her he gave his soul as
well.[1]

He brought her back to the Nightfort and after the unholy union, he declared himself king and her his queen,
 and ruled the Nightfort as his own castle for thirteen years. During
the dark years of his reign, horrific atrocities were committed, of
which tales are still told in the North. It was not until Brandon the Breaker, the King of Winter, and Joramun, the King-Beyond-the-Wall, joined forces that the Night's King was brought down and the Night's Watch freed.[2] After his fall, when it was discovered that he had been making sacrifices to the Others, all records of him were destroyed and his very name was forbidden and forgotten.[1] It is likely this led the lords of the North to forbid the Night's Watch to construct walls at their keeps, ensuring the keeps would always be accessible from the south.

Maesters are skeptical of the legend, thinking the Night's King's corpse queen was possibly a daughter of a Barrow King from the barrowlands.[2] Some fan theories link her with the Others because of her description.

## Recent History

### *A Storm of Swords*

While on his way north, Bran Stark recalls stories told to the Stark children of the Night's King and the Nightfort by Old Nan, servant in Winterfell. She said some people believe the Night's King was a Bolton, a Magnar of Skagos, an Umber, a Flint, a Norrey, or a Woodfoot. However, she identifies the Night's King as a Stark of Winterfell and brother to the King of the North and hints his name was Brandon.[1]

## Quotes

 - Bran Stark recalling Old Nan's stories

 - George R. R. Martin
Mord

**Mord** is the brutish and vicious jailer at the Eyrie who tormented Tyrion Lannister and, evidently other prisoners. He is in charge of the upkeep and maintenance of the sky cells of the Eyrie

The almost saintly aura which surrounds Jon Arryn should perhaps be tempered by the fact that he long employed, and presumably approved of Mord.

## Appearances and Character

Mord is a very unattractive person: he has small dark eyes and rotting brown teeth. The left side of his face is scarred where an axe cut off his ear and part of his cheek. He has a large belly and thick, stubby-fingered hands.

Mord is a petty, dimwitted, and cruel man who delights in tormenting prisoners and telling them how they are going to fall out of the cells to their deaths on the rocks six hundred feet below the castle. He took Tyrion's coat when he first got imprisoned in the Sky Cells.
Norbert Vance

**Lord Norbert Vance** is the ageing head of House Vance of Atranta and is the Lord of Atranta. He is an old man, having squired for a lord of House Darry in his youth, alongside Ser Brynden Tully. He has five sons, three of whom are knights. At some point he was either blinded or naturally lost his sight.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Norbert was pardoned by king Tommen I Baratheon at the end of the War of the Five Kings. He sends his second son Hugo to bend the knee on his behalf. He joins some other surrendered riverlords at the siege of Riverrun and offers to parley with the castellan, Brynden Tully, because the two were good friends in their youth, but Jaime politely refuses, possibly because he doesn't trust the riverlords.
Lancel Lannister

Ser **Lancel Lannister** is an anointed knight of House Lannister and the eldest son of Ser Kevan Lannister and Dorna Swyft. He served as a squire to King Robert Baratheon. He's a member of the Warrior's Sons, a branch of the Faith Militant.

## Appearances and Character

Lancel is said to closely resemble his cousin, Ser Jaime Lannister. He is young, strong and handsome. He has green eyes and sandy hair. He is later described as grey faced and gaunt, with hollow cheeks and hair as brittle and white as chalk.

Lancel is humorless, known for his impatience, and sometimes he becomes arrogant.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

While being king Robert Baratheon squite, Lancel is given very strong wine by Queen Cersei that is several times stronger than Robert is used to, and told to give him as much as possible when Robert is hunting in the Kingswood.

King Robert is killed by a wild boar during that hunting trip.

### A Clash of Kings

After being knighted, Cersei takes him as her lover. When Tyrion Lannister finds out, he uses it as leverage to make Lancel his informer.

Lancel fights in the Battle of the Blackwater, though he is severely injured. For his services, Lancel's uncle and Hand of the King, Lord Tywin Lannister, names him the new Lord of Darry in the riverlands, as a sop to his brother and Lancel's father, Ser Kevan Lannister.

### A Feast for Crows

Lancel is present for the wake of his uncle, Lord Tywin, and corners Cersei afterwards. he tries to confess his love to her, and does not sound happy about his marriage to Amerei Frey.
Lymond Vikary

Ser **Lymond Vikary** is a landed knight, and the head of House Vikary.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Ser Lymond was part of the new Lannister host being gathered by Ser Stafford Lannister at Oxcross. He was reported slain when Robb Stark ambushed them at the Battle of Oxcross.

### A Storm of Swords

Reports of his death were unture, and he was instead taken prisoner and held at Wayfarer's Rest.
Osney Kettleblack

**Ser Osney Kettleblack** is an anointed knight of House Kettleblack. He has two brothers, Ser Osmund Kettleblack and Osfryd Kettleblack.

## Apperance

He is a tall man, with a hooked nose and dark hair. He is clean shaven.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

He is present in the Tower of the Hand after the death of Lord Tywin Lannister. He is tasked with disposing of the corpse of Shae, along with his brothers.
Murenmure

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

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

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

Cassana of House Estermont married Steffon of House Baratheon. Steffon became the Lord of Storm's End when his father passed away. With him she had three sons: Robert, Stannis, and Renly. Lord and Lady Baratheon died in a shipwreck while their children were still young. Her father, Lord Estermont, was still alive at the time of the crowning of King Joffrey and swore loyalty to him.
Minisa Tully

**Minisa Whent**, later Minisa Tully, was the wife of Hoster Tully, Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Trident.

## History

At the time she married Hoster House Whent were amongst the most powerful vassals of Riverrun. She gave Hoster 6 children, 4 sons and 2 daughters, although only three of these survived, Catelyn Stark, Lysa Arryn and Edmure Tully.

She is described as an ill woman, and she dies in the childbirth of her youngest child, who also dies shortly after. she struggled to look after her children because of how weak she was. instead they would consult Brynden Tully, Utherydes Wayn or Desmond Grell. Hoster clearly loved her, however, because he mourns her greatly after her death.
Lorath

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**Lorath** is one of the nine Free Cities, and one the seven that are also ports, and is located on an island to the east, and slightly south of, Braavos.

Like the other Free Cities, Lorath was founded by the Freehold of Valyria. As such their language is most likely derived from High Valyrian.

Lorath is fairly peaceful compared to many of the other Free Cities, such as Lys, Myr, and Tyrosh, which are forever fighting over the Disputed Lands.

Jaqen H'ghar claims to have originated from Lorath.
Larys Strong

**Lord Larys Strong**, also known as **Larys Clubfoot**, was the head of House Strong and the Lord of Harrenhal during the Dance of the Dragons. He was executed by Lord Cregan Stark.

## Appearance and Character

He was a man of few words, preferring to listen over speaking himself. When he did speak he either said something of great importance or was glib. He was both enigmatic and cunning. Larys was well known for his clubbed foot.

## History

Larys was initially brought to court at King's Landing by his father, Lord Lyonel Strong, who was then a member of the Small Council. He served as a confessor to King Viserys I Targaryen, and would eventually rise to serve as Master of Whisperers on the Small Council.

in 120AC both his father and older brother, Ser Harwin Strong died in a fire within their castle. Many people decided that this was just part of the curse of Harrenhal, but other accused Prince Daemon Targaryen, Lord Corlys Velaryon, King Viserys and Larys himself, citing Larys' new title as Lord for his motive. Larys was never found guilty of starting the fire, however.

Larys followed the majority of the Small Council in declaring for King Aegon II Targaryen upon the death of Viserys, despite the fact that Viserys had named Rhaenyra Targaryen as his heir. He smuggled members of the royal family out of the capital during the Fall of King's Landing to Rhaenyra, sending Maelor Targaryen with Ser Rickard Thorne to Oldtown and Jaehaera Targaryen with Ser Willis Fell to Storm's End. He himself left with Aegon to hide on Dragonstone.

Larys was one of the conspirators to poison Aegon after the king refused to bend the knee to to the approaching enemy army. He was arrested during the Hour of the Wolf and found guilty of treason. He was executed by Cregan Stark with the blade Ice, ending the main branch of House Strong.
Leo Tyrell (son of Moryn)

## Leo Tyrell

**Leo Tyrell**, often called **Lazy Leo**, is an acolyte of the Citadel in Oldtown and is a member of a cadet branch of House Tyrell. He is the cousin of Lord Mace Tyrell.

## Appearance

Leo is described as both handsome and pale, with ash-blonde hair that he lets fall over one of his eyes. His voice is soft and he often ascribes mocking names to his friends and enemies. He wears the colours of House Tyrell, green and gold, and pins his black half cape to his shoulder with a jade pin in the shape of a rose, the sigil of House Tyrell.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Leo stumbles to the *Quill and Tankard* inn after gambling his money away at the *Checkered Hazard*, where he meets Pate, Mollander, Alleras, Armen and Roone talking about dragons. He mocks Pate and Mollander, and confirms the rumours of the return of the dragons.

He claims that a glass candle has been lit by Archmaester Marwyn, and argues with Armen who treats this news disparagingly. After the others leave he torments Pate by saying he will take thee virginity of Rosey, a girl Pate is infatuated is. He tells Pate to leave after pate threatens his life.
Lucamore Strong

**Ser Lucamore Strong**, also known as **Lucamore the Lusty**,was an anointed knight of House Strong and a sworn brother of the Kingsguard and the Night's Watch during the rule of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.

## History

Lucamore was named to the Kingsguard by King Jaehaerys I. His brothers eventually found out that he had fathered sixteen children with three women. They reported him to the king and Jaehaerys punished him by having him gelded and sent to serve at The Wall. The nickname Lucamore the Lusty was never used during his life, instead coming from a drinking song written about his exploits after his death.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Arys Oakheart uses him as an example of a Kingsguard knight who famously broke his vows in an argument with Arianne Martell.
Lelia Lannister

Queen **Lelia Lannister** was a lady of House Lannister and the wife of King Harmund II Hoare.

## History

Harmund the II spent his youth as a ward of the Lannisters at Casterly Rock. Once he became the King of the Iron Islands, Harmund married Lelia, the daughter of the King in the Rock. Their children were raised to follow the Faith of the Seven.

When Harmund II died, he was succeeded by his eldest son with Lelia, Harmund III Hoare. He was opposed by the Drowned Men due to his desire to outlaw reaving, salt wives, and thralls. A Drowned Man called the Shrike led a quick and successful rebellion, crowning another of Lelia's sons, Hagon Hoare, who restored traditional Ironborn practices.

Hagon became known as Hagon the Heartless as he gave his brother and mother over to the rebels to be mutilated. The Shrike blamed Lelia for turning her husband and son away from the Drowned God. Lelia's lips, ears, eyelids and tongue were removed, and she was then returned to Casterly Rock

The then-King of the Rock, Lelia's nephew, was outraged, and declared a war of retaliation on Hagon. Ser Aubrey Crakehall, a Lannister commander, would defeat Hagon and capture him. Before being hanged, Hagon was mutilated in the same way that Lelia was.
Maron Volmark

Lord **Maron Volmark** is the lord of Volmark and head of House Volmark.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Tarle the Thrice-Drowned claimed that Maron had the best claim to the seastone chair during the Kingsmoot. Maron, however, is listed as a supporter of Victarion Greyjoy. After the Taking of the Shields, Maron is raised as the new Lord of Greenshield.
Mace Tyrell

> "*Robb Stark had won more battles in a year than the Lord of Highgarden had in twenty*"
> ― Tyrion Lannister
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Lord **Mace Tyrell** is the head of House Tyrell and Lord of Highgarden. He holds dominion over The Reach. His wife is Alerie Hightower, and with her he has four children, Willas, Garlan, Loras, and Margaery Tyrell.

## Appearance and Character

Mace is extremely ambitious to a fault, with a constant desire to rise higher than he stands. He is noted to have become awed at the prospect of his daughter becoming queen, and when put on the Small Council, he speaks always proudly as if from experience, when in fact he is simply a figurehead of skilled men and a puppet for powerful men. Mace is an arrogant man, crediting himself for the triumph at Ashford when in fact it was down to his bannerman Randyll Tarly, and pestering Cersei and Tywin for his own self-promotion. Mace is a lover of extravagance and glory, but is not truly prepared to earn it personally - Stannis notes that Mace feasted outside Storm's End with Mathis Rowan instead of putting all of his strength into taking the castle and achieving for his ruling king. He hates Dornishmen and is incensed by the presence of Oberyn Martell in King's Landing. Despite his glaring flaws, he is a loving father and cares about his children greatly, as evidenced by his implacable rage at Margaery Tyrell's arrest.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Upon the outbreak of the War of the Five Kings he marries Margaery to King Renly Baratheon, although the marriage is not consummated before Renly is murdered by Melisandre and King Stannis Baratheon.

### A Storm of Swords

Mace serves on the trial of Tyrion Lannister for the death of Joffrey I Baratheon. He is particularly angry over the ordeal given that Joffrey's poison could have easily killed Margaery Tyrell, who drank from the same cup. It is unknown whether or not he knew at the time that his mother, Olenna Tyrell, was responsible for the murder.

### A Feast for Crows

Mace attends the wake of Lord Tywin Lannister, and afterwards he converses with Queen Regent Cersei Lannister, broaching several topics, including Tywin's replacement as King's Hand, the appointment of Garth Tyrell as Master of Coin, and the date of the wedding between Margaery and King Tommen I Baratheon.

Mace later talks with Cersei and Ser Jaime Lannister outside Baelor's Sept, in front of King Tommen I Baratheon, asking about the King's health. Jaime promises that Cersei will meet with him, later suggesting that she send him to siege Storm's End, as a way of getting him out of the city.

Cersei sends Mace away on a mission to capture Storm's End, so that she could plot against Margaery while he was gone. However, when they are both imprisoned due to accusations they made against one another, he returns to King's Landing.

### A Dance with Dragons

Tommen I Baratheon is king, and **Mace Tyrell** becomes Hand of the King when Cersei is stripped of her regency and Kevan Lannister becomes king regent. Later, Kevan Lannister is killed by Varys.
Jojen Reed

> "*Today is not the day that I die*"
> ― Jojen Reed
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**Jojen Reed** is the son of Lord Howland Reed and the heir to Greywater Watch. He was gifted with greensight.

## History

After nearly dying of greywater fever as a child, he was given a second chance at life when he met a three-eyed crow. The crow also gave him the gift of greensight.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Jojen and Meera are sent to Winterfell so that House Reed can swear fealty back to House Stark. Jojen says that he had dreams of the death of Eddard Stark and that the only time he ever saw his father cry was after he told him. befriends Bran Stark at Winterfell. Since Bran has skinchanging abilities, Jojen teaches him how to use his skill. Jojen is present at Winterfell when Theon Greyjoy takes the castle and he is one of the nobles taken prisoner. He makes his escape with Meera, Bran, Osha, Hodor and Rickon Stark after Ramsay Bolton sacks the castle, burning it to the ground.

### A Storm of Swords

The group reach the Nightfort and they pass through with the help of Samwell Tarly and Gilly. On the other side they meet Coldhands, a mysterious guide hoping to show them to the Three Eyed Crow.

### A Dance With Dragons

They continue to travel with Coldhands, gradually working out more about their mysterious guide, such as the fact that he is a wight and he used to be a member of the Night's Watch. Jojen frequently needs to be supported by his sister because he is too weak to walk through the cold and the snow. They eventually reach the Children of the Forest and the Three Eyed Crow, but by then Jojen knows that he has to return to his home, even though he admits that nothing good awaits him there.
Luwin

**Luwin** is a Maester of the Citadel and serves as the Maester of Winterfell, serving the lords of House Stark. He is mercy killed by Osha after the Sack of Winterfell.

## Appearances and Character

Luwin is described as grey by Catelyn, with grey robes, hair and eyes. He uses his sleeves to keep hidden pockets full of items that he may find useful.

## History

Luwin delivered all of the offspring of the marriage of Catelyn Tully and Eddard Stark. He was tasked with educating the Stark children, as well as Ned's bastard, Jon Snow, and his ward, Theon Greyjoy. Luwin taught the stars to Jon, the history of the Night's Watch to Bran Stark and the history of the Lords of Winterfell to Theon.

It is unclear how he delivered Robb Stark, as he was born in Riverrun. It is possible, therefore, that he came south with Eddard when he joined in Robert's Rebellion.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Maester Luwin is the one who delivers the letter from Lysa Arryn to Catelyn Stark, suspecting House Lannister of Jon Arryn's murder. Luwin looks after Bran when the young boy falls from the First Keep. After four days he tells Tyrion Lannister that he believes Bran will live.

Luwin is present when Catelyn accuses Ser Jaime Lannister of throwing Bran from the tower. He remarks that Bran is usually assured in climbing and that he knows every stone of Winterfell.

When Bran dreams that his father is in the crypts, it is Luwin who takes him down to see that no one is there. They find a distraught Rickon, who has had the same dream, and Shaggydog, who bites Maester Luwin. He takes the two back to his tower, and they talk about the Children of the Forest. Only to be interrupted by the wolves that begin to howl and Rickon starts to cry, before a bloody raven arrives. Maester Luwin reads the message that Lord Eddard Stark has been executed, and tells them that they must find a stone carver who knew their father's features.

### A Clash of Kings

When told about his dreams, Maester Luwin discourages Bran from believing in magic.

After Theon Greyjoy took Winterfell, Luwin remained the at the castle, counseled Theon and sent crows under his command, saying that he only serves the realm. Even though he discouraged Theon when he threatened to kill Bran and Rickon, and he almost convinced him to surrender the castle and take the black before the Bolton men came to his aid.

Luwin is stabbed by House Bolton's men during the sack of Winterfell, after advising Theon Greyjoy. Osha later gives him a quick death on his request.
Irri

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**Irri** is a handmaiden to Daenerys Targaryen.

## Appearance and Character

Irri has copper coloured skin and black hair, as is common with the Dothraki. She is of an age with Daenerys.

## History

Irri was originally of a rival khalasar to that of Khal Drogo. When the Khalasar was defeated she was taken as a slave.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Irri, along with Jhiqui and Doreah, are given as wedding gifts to Daenerys by her brother, Viserys Targaryen. She is to instruct Daenerys on how to ride.
House Yew

**House Yew** is a house of landed knights from the Westerlands. Their sigil is a golden longbow between crimson flaunches on a white field. The head of the house is Ser Manfryd Yew.

## History

House Yew trace their lineage back to the First Men. The house was founded during the Age of Heroes by the legendary blind bowman, Alan o' the Oak.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Daven Lannister has Ser Manfryd Yew and Ser Raynard Ruttiger make sure that no boats escape downstream during the Second Siege of Riverrun. Ser Brynden Tully escapes the siege by swimming downstream during the night. Jaime suspects that if Manfryd or Raynard heard any splashes then they would just think it a turtle or a trout.

## Members of House Yew during the Books

* Ser Manfryd Yew, the head of the house.
Norspañol

**Norspañol** (also know as Norwegispañol, Norskañol, Spanwegain and/or Espanorsk) is a portmanteau of the words in Norsk and Español, which mean Norwegain and Spanish mixed together, usually in informal settings. This example of code-switching is a mixture between Norwegain and Spanish, almost always in speech, but may be used in writing occasionally.

## Words

* FAKTEALMENTE (actually)
* SOLICAPPLIKASJON (application)
* DRONTINUAR (Dragon)
* HØEKS (Axe)
* EXTRAñISARR (Bizarre)
* BIBLIOTIBLIOTECA (Library)
* A PARKESTACIONAR (to Park)
* PELÅ SLOSS (to Fight)
* FORSIKREGURO (insurance)
* VIKIKINGO/VIKIKINGA/VIKIKINGEN (Viking)
* Å SPILLABAR (to Record)
* PERRUNDO/PERRUNDA (Dog)
* NORGORUEGO/NORGORUEGA (Norway)
* SPESPAÑA (Spain)
* Å UTFORSKEXPLORAR (to Tarvel)
* JEG SNYO HABLO (I Speak)
* JEG SNYO HABLO Norspañol (I Speak Norspañol)
* JEG SNYO HABLO ENGINGLÉS/JEG SNYO HABLO ENGINGLESA (I Speak English)
* JEG SNYO HABLO ESPANAÑSK/JEG SNYO HABLO ESPANAÑSKA (I Speak Spanish)
* JEG SNYO HABLO NORUEGORSK/JEG SNYO HABLO NORUEGARSK (I Speak Norwegain)
Maidenpool

**Maidenpool** is a town in The Riverlands and is the seat of House Mooton.

## Locations

Maidenpool is located on the Bay of Crabs, to the east of Castle Darry and south east of Saltpans. It is the furthest east settlement located in the Riverlands and is just north of The Crownlands city of Duskendale.

## History

The town takes its name from a pool where the legendary Florian the Fool first witnessed Jonquil bathing along with her sisters. The pool is still supposedly visible today, and is a landmark of the lands of House Mooton.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Maidenpool is sacked multiple times during the War of the Five Kings. Once by Ser Gregor Clegane and then by Northern forces, possibly under the command of Ser Helman Tallhart or Harrion Karstark, and lastly by a group of outlaws.

After Lord Randyll Tarly wins the Battle of Duskendale he marches his army North and retakes the castle of Maidenpool, throwing Lord William Mooton into a tower cell. Harrion Karstark is also held as a prisoner of the Iron Throne at Maidenpool.

### A Feast for Crows

Brienne of Tarth and Podrick Payne pass through Maidenpool on their search for Sansa Stark. They depart Maidenpool with Dick Crabb, travelling to Cracklaw Point. They return later and depart again, this time with Ser Hyle Hunt and Septon Meribald to head deeper into the Riverlands.
Neck

The **Neck** is the name given to the narrowest point of the Westeros continent, where the North meets the northern edge of the Riverlands and the Bite comes closest to Ironman's Bay. It is a region of thick swamps and marshlands and is controlled by the reclusive House Reed from their moving fortress of Greywater Watch. The people of the Neck tend to be a dimunitive but still-human folk who favour tridents and nets in combat and are known as the crannogmen, or more disaparagingly as 'frog-eaters'.

## Geography

The Neck extends from the Saltspear to the lower reaches of the Green Fork, spanning approximately three hundred miles from Moat Cailin to the Twins. To the east lies the sea and to the west thick forests. The Kingsway extends across the Neck on a raised causeway. Journeys from the South to the North mean spending quite a few days and nights in the midge-infested marshlands, which puts off some travellers or encourages them to travel by sea instead. The causeway is the only viable safe route for armies to travel through the marshes, and forces them to pass under the killing fields of fire from Moat Cailin, creating a very effective barrier that has protected the North from southron invasion for millennia. The only way for an invader to effective bypass Moat Cailin is to win the allegiance of the Reeds who know of other routes through the swamps, and given the Reeds' strong ancestral ties to the Starks, this is unlikely to happen.

## People

According to legend, after the Children of the Forest shattered the Arm of Dorne to stop the invasion of the First Men, they were forced to abandon the southern half of the continent and withdrew to the Neck. They attempted to repeat the feat by breaking the continent in half across the Neck, but they were unable to do so, instead merely flooding low-lying areas of the region to create difficult-to-pass marshes and swamps and creating a bottleneck at the current location of Moat Cailin. Whilst they failed to separate the North from the rest of the landmass, this act may have convinced the First Men to abandon warfare and start negotiations, eventually leading to the Pact that made peace between the two races for many thousands of years.
Jon Arryn

Lord **Jon Arryn** was a Lord of the Eyrie, a fortress located within the Vale of Arryn. He was the husband of Lysa Tully and the father of Robert Arryn.

Lord Jon warded Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon when both boys were young and become a father figure to them--eventually, he became the King's Hand of Robert. His death is perhaps the event that began the entire series, as it indirectly caused the death of Eddard Stark and therefore the War of the Five Kings.

At the beginning of *A Game of Thrones*, Catelyn Stark receives word from her sister Lysa that Jon was murdered, and Eddard is called on by King Robert to replace him. When Ned moves to King's Landing, he begins to investigate Jon Arryn's death, which leads him to the discovery of Robert's illegitimate children and eventually the truth that Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen Baratheon are not Robert's children. This eventually leads to Ned's imprisonment and execution after Robert dies.

At the end of *A Storm of Swords*, Petyr Baelish and Sansa Stark have moved to the Eyrie, with Sansa in hiding pretending to be Petyr's illegitimate daughter. While there, they meet Lysa and Robert Arryn, and it is revealed that Lysa is in love with Petyr, who always showed more affection for Catelyn Stark. In the last chapter of the book, Sansa learns that it was Lysa who killed Jon Arryn so she could be with Petyr. Just after this is revealed, Petyr throws Lysa out of the Moon Door to her death.
Maron Greyjoy

**Maron Greyjoy** was the second son of Lord Balon Greyjoy and Alannys Harlaw, the younger brother of Rodrik Greyjoy, and the older brother of Asha and Theon Greyjoy.

## Appearance and Character

Theon remembers him as being fond of cruel japes and as a compulsive liar.

## History

Maron's father, Balon Greyjoy, rose in rebellion against King Robert I Baratheon, as he thought Robert had little support from the nobility of the realm. Robert, however, marshalled his men and led an attack on Pyke. Maron was on the southern wall of Pyke when it fell. He was slain.
Hullen

Hullen is the master of horse for House Stark. He has a son, Harwin.

## Biography

### A Game of Thrones

Hullen is present when the Stark boys find a deceased direwolf mother and laments that their presence does not bode well. Hullen goes south with Eddard Stark when he goes to King's Landing. Maester Luwin discusses with Robb Stark about appointing a replacement.

He is one of many Stark loyalists who is killed in King's Landing when Eddard Stark is arrested.
Lucas Blackwood

**Lucas Blackwood** was the second son of Lord Tytos Blackwood. He fought for King Robb Stark during the War of the Five Kings, and was murdered by House Frey at the event that later became known as the Red Wedding.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Lucas is one of the companions sent with Lady Catelyn Stark to treat with Renly Baratheon and Stannis Baratheon in the hopes of securing an alliance between Robb and one of them. He is presumably assigned with protecting Catelyn's person.

### A Storm of Swords

Lucas attends the wedding of Lord Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey, which later becomes known as the Red Wedding. He is personally killed by Ser Hosteen Frey. His death may have been why his father did not immediately bend the knee to either King Joffrey I Baratheon, or later his brother King Tommen I Baratheon.

### A Dance with Dragons

Lucas' bones are to be returned to Raventree Hall as part of Lord Tytos' deal to bend the knee peacefully. He intends to give Lucas a proper Old Gods funeral, burying him under the great weirwood of Raventree.
Jon Roxton

Ser **Jon Roxton**, also known as **Bold Jon Roxton**, was an anointed knight of House Roxton during the Dance of the Dragons. He wielded the valyrian steel sword Orphan-Maker. He died during the Second Battle of Tumbleton.

## History

Jon joined the green army commanded by Lord Ormund Hightower, and fought in favor of King Aegon II Targaryen. He fought in the Battle on the Honeywine, where he used his sword to mortally wound Lord Owen Costayne, who had sided against his liege lord with the blacks.

Jon presumably fought in the First Battle of Tumbleton, and afterwards he was a vocal member of the Caltrops conspiracy, which sought the deaths of Hugh Hammer and Ulf the White due to their outrageous demands of lordships and kingships, and possibly also because of the death of Ser Roger Corne.

Jon killed Hugh as he ran for his dragon, Vermithor, cutting him from groin to throat with Orphan-Maker. He would then fight some of Hugh's men, killing three before then being overpowered and killed himself. Some say his death came because he slipped on Hugh's entrails.
Marghaz zo Loraq

**Marghaz zo Loraq** is a Ghiscari noble and is a cousin to Hizdahr zo Loraq.

## Appearance and Character

Marghaz is overweight with heavy legs. He wears a muscular breastplate to hide his physique.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Marghaz is made commander of the Brazen Beasts by Hizdhar after the departure of Daenerys Targaryen, replacing Skahaz mo Kandaq. Barristan Selmy believes him to be too proud and boastful, fawning to his superiors and harsh to his inferiors. He makes a comparison between Marghaz and Janos Slynt.
Jeyne Westerling

**Jeyne Westerling** is a lady of House Westerling and the first daughter of Lord Gawen Westerling. She was the wife of King Robb Stark.

## Appearance

Jeyne is described as having a heart-shaped face, chestnut curls and brown eyes. Her figure is very slim.

## In the Books

* In A Storm of Swords, Robb Stark and Jeyne Westerling fall in love, despite the fact that he is betrothed to an unnamed Frey girl. They first had sex when she comforted him, as he believed his brothers to be dead. He married her in secret shortly after to protect her honor. Jeyne was at Riverrun during the Red Wedding to avoid tension. When Robb Stark was killed at the Red Wedding, Jeyne was pardoned by the Iron Throne.

* In A Feast for Crows, Jeyne is in mourning. She finds out that her mother gave her potions to protect against pregnancy, which Jeyne thought were meant to help fertility. She is instructed not to marry for two years, to prevent any possible Stark heirs.
Ormund Baratheon

Lord **Ormund Baratheon** was head of House Baratheon and Lord of Storm's End during the reign of Kings Aegon V and Jaehaerys II Targaryen. He also served as Hand of the King to Jaehaerys. He was married to Rhaelle Targaryen, and had one son with her, called Steffon.

## History

Ormund was the son and heir of Lord Lyonel Baratheon, who rose in rebellion against Aegon V. When the conflict was settled, it was arranged that Aegon's youngest daughter, Rhaelle, would be betrothed to Ormund, and sent to live in Storm's End. They were married in 245 AC, and had their son, Steffon, a year later.

Following the Tragedy of Summerhall, Ormund became Hand of the King to the new monarch, Jaehaerys II, who was also his brother-in-law. When the War of the Ninepenny Kings broke out, it was Ormund who was given command of the Targaryen armies. He was amongst the first casualties of the fighting, being killed by Maelys Blackfyre, and dying in the arms of his son, who inherited Storm's End. Ser Gerold Hightower took over command of the royal forces, whilst Edgar Sloane became the new Hand of the King.
House of Black and White

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The **House of Black and White** is a temple to the Many-Faced God located in Braavos.

## Appearance

The House sits upon a rocky knoll in Braavos, with towering walls of grey stone. It has a large pair of doors, standing at 12 foot, with the left side carved from weirwood and the right ebony, hence the name of the House. It has no windows. There are grey stone steps that lead down to a dock.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Yorko Terys rows Arya Stark to the House on the orders of his father, Ternesio Terys. Upon arriving the doors do not open for Arya until she says Valar Morghulis. Inside she sees statues of many gods and visits the pool in the centre of the temple. She is welcomed by the Kindly Man and the Waif, both of whom live in the temple.
Mina Tyrell

**Lady Mina Tyrell** is the daughter of Lord Luthor Tyrell and his wife, Olenna Tyrell. She is the sister of Lord Mace Tyrell.

## History

Mina was married to her cousin, Lord Paxter Redwyne, and with him has had three children, Ser Horas Redwyne, Ser Hobber Redwyne and Desmera Redwyne. She was presumably on the Arbor when Samwell Tarly arrived to serve as a page.
Jon Stark

King **Jon Stark** was a King in the North, Lord of Winterfell and head of House Stark in the time before the War of Conquest.

## History

Jon beat back sea raiders that landed in the east. He then built the Wolf's Den, with the purpose of it defending the White Knife. His son, Rickard, followed him to the throne, and annexed the Neck to the North. Jon was buried in the Winterfell Crypts, and there is a statue of him.