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Bay of Ice

The **Bay of Ice** is a body of water north-west of the Westeros continent. It is bordered by the mountains of the Frostfangs to the west, the Wolfswood to the south, Sea Dragon Point to the south-west and the Frozen Shore to the north. It opens to the Sunset Sea to the west. Bear Island is located within this bay.

Large chunks of the Bay of Ice freeze in winter, hence the name, and both the ironborn and the wildlings have been known to raid Bear Island and the surrounding lands, the ironborn once controlling the island for a significant amount of time. There is no major port on the bay apart from the small fishing villages along the Frozen Shore and on Bear Island.
Armen

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

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

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

Lord **Beric Dondarrion**, also known as the **Lightning Lord**, was a Lord of Blackhaven and head of House Dondarrion. He also served as commander of the Brotherhood without Banners, alongside Thoros of Myr. He was betrothed to Allyria Dayne.

Beric died for the final time when he gave the kiss of life to Catelyn Stark, giving up his own life to bring her back as the vengeful Lady Stoneheart.

## Appearance and Character

Beric is described as being handsome and having red-gold hair. He has a dashing figure, and rides a black courser. He sometimes wears a breastplate that displays a forked, purple lightning bolt. He changes appearance notably during the War of the Five Kings.

## History

At some point Beric was betrothed to Lady Allyria Dayne. He took Edric Dayne, the Lord of Starfall, as his ward and squire.

Beric was a contestant in the Hands Tourney, where he was beaten by Thoros of Myr.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

He first appeared when arriving in King's Landing to participate in the Hand's Tourney.
Aubrey Crakehall

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

## History

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

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

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

Ser **Criston Cole** was known as the Kingmaker because he caused a rift between Aegon II Targaryen and his sister Rhaenyra Targaryen, because he influenced Aegon II to rule as their father was dying.

## History

He crowned Aegon against the wishes of King Viserys and spilled the first blood of the war, as he killed Lord Lyman Beesbury, Master of the Coin, during the Small Council meeting when he spoke in favor of Rhaenyra.

He served as one of his closest aides during the war, even rising not only as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, but as Hand of the King as well, when Aegon dismissed his grandfather Otto Hightower from the office.

Cole and Prince Regent Aemond Targaryen led an army of 4,000 greens from King's Landing to retake Harrenhal in the Riverlands from Prince Daemon Targaryen, who vacated the castle before Criston arrived. After hearing of the Lannisters' defeat in the Battle by the Lakeshore, Aemond began burning the Riverlands and Cole marched his remaining 3,600 greens south along the western shore of the Gods Eye, intending to join with the army of Lord Ormund Hightower. However, the Kingmaker's forces were ambushed by the Winter Wolves and river knights south of the Gods Eye, and he died early in the battle at the stony ridge in 130AC.
Battle at Fairmarket

A **battle at Fairmarket** was a decisive battle fought during Harwyn Hoare's conquest of the Riverlands from the rule of the Storm Kings. It was fought between the armies of House Hoare, led by Harwyn, and House Durrandon, led by King Arrec Durrandon.

## Prelude

The rivermen's resistance to the Ironborn had been broken after defeats to the armies of Samwell Rivers and Lady Agnes Blackwood. Numerous riverlords, including Lothar Bracken and Theo Charlton, had chosen to instead support Harwyn, with dreams of their own independence. These rivermen harassed Arrec's army as they marched north, denying them supplies.

## The Battle

Harwyn met Arrec at Fairmarket on the Blue Fork of the Trident. Arrec had half gain the amount of men that Harwyn had under his command, but his were tired and had suffered supply loss on the journey. The Ironborn longships allowed them to seize the crossing. Arrec was reckless and indecisive, which caused for him to lose badly, with half of his men dying, including two of his brothers.

## Aftermath

The rivermen were initially joyous after the battle. Instead of granting them independence, however, Harwyn gave himelf the Riverlands and became the first King of the Isles and the Rivers.
Areo Hotah

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

## History

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

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

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

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

## Brandon Stark

**Brandon Stark**, also known as **Brandon *the Builder***, was the founder of House Stark who lived during the Age of Heroes.

## Legends

He owes his nickname to the fact he built Winterfell and The Wall . Some stories say he did it with the help of the Giants. Whether he built the entire wall or not is a matter of debate, but it is certain the he built portions of the Wall into several tall mountains to improve its structural integrity. He is credited with the creation of other famous constructions, most notably Storm's End.
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Burton Crakehall

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

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Burton accompanies Tywin Lannister during his campaign in the Riverlands.

### A Clash of Kings

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

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

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

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

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

It is unknown what happened to Princess Aerea later in life.
Arrec Durrandon

King **Arrec Durrandon** was one of the Storm Kings from House Durrandon. He was the grandsire of the last of the Storm Kings, Argilac Durrandon.

## History

Arrec was the last Storm King to rule over the Riverlands, which was an area of land conquered by his ancestor, Arlan III Durrandon some three hundred years earlier.

King Harwyn Hoare used the mobility of the Ironborn longships to defeat the Stormlanders. Arrec's greatest defeat came at the Battle at Fairmarket. He twice tried to cross the Blackwater Rush and take back his lands, but failed. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Arlan V Durrandon.
Alchemist

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

## Appearance

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

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

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

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

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

## Appearance

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

## History

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

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

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

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

### A Clash of Kings

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

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

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

### A Storm of Swords

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

### A Feast for Crows

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

**Andrik**, commonly known as **Andrik the Unsmiling**, is an Ironborn soldier in service to House Drumm and House Greyjoy.

## Appearance and Character

Andrik is described as having thick arms and being big and powerful. He has a reputation for not smiling, hence his epithet. Some singers claim that he is the fiercest living Ironborn warrior.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Andrik accompanies Lord Dunstan Drumm to the Kingsmoot, where he, along with Dunstan's sons, stand as Dunstan's champions. After the Taking of the Shields, King Euron Greyjoy names Andrik the new lord of Southshield, possibly to buy the support of one of his rival's supporters.
Aron Santagar

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

## Appearance and Character

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

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

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

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

### A Clash of Kings

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

### A Feast for Crows

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

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

## History

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

> "*You weren't s'posed to be here.*"
> ― The Catspaw, to Catelyn Stark
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The **Catspaw** is an assassin who is sent to kill Bran Stark. He is killed by Summer, who tears out his throat.

## Appearance and Character

He is small and dirty, dressed in filthy brown clothes that stink of horses. He has a gaunt face with deep, sunken eyes. His hair is limp and blonde. He moves with more speed than he would seem.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

The catspaw starts a fire in the Library Tower of Winterfell, which is meant to serve as a distraction to those who would be guarding Bran. He attacks Lady Catelyn Stark when he finds her there, cutting her almost to the fingerbones and yanking out some of her hair. he is about to attack her again, as she lies on the floor, but Summer attacks him and tears out his throat.

Ser Rodrik Cassel takes his weapon after his death, thinking it too fine a weapon for a man such as him. He discovers that the blade is Valyrian steel and the hilt is dragonbone. Hallis Mollen reports that the man was not a resident of Winterfell, although he had been seen in the weeks building up to the incident. Theon Greyjoy says that he had been sleeping in the stables. He was paid ninety silver stags for the murder of Bran.
Allard Seaworth

Allard is the second son of Ser Davos Seaworth, he is the captain of Lady Marya.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Allard was sent by King Stannis Baratheon across the coasts to spread his accusations of Queen Cersei Lannister incest with her brother Ser Jaime Lannister.

He was the captain of Lady Marya, at The Battle of the Blackwater, and he died at the combat in the Blackwater Rush.
Arthur Dayne

> "*Our knees don't bend easily*"
> ― Ser Arthur Dayne
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**Ser Arthur Dayne**, the Sword of the Morning, was a famed knight and close friend of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.

## History

He was the second son of an unknown Lord Dayne. He spent his youth being taught the art of arms at Starfall, and was eventually deemed worthy of wielding Dawn, the ancestral blade of House Dayne. He was the older brother of Ashara Dayne and Allyria Dayne, and the uncle of Edric Dayne.

At some point he was inducted into the Kingsguard of Aerys II Targaryen, and he would serve under Lord Commander Gerold Hightower.

He knighted Jaime Lannister for his efforts in defeating the dreaded Kingswood Brotherhood, and would personally kill one of their most notorious members, the Smiling Knight.

He was absent for much of Robert's Rebellion, but would eventually fight Eddard Stark at the Tower of Joy, and would have killed him had it not been for Howland Reed. Ser Arthur Dayne perished, and Lord Stark would return Dawn to Starfall out of honour for his opponent. Arthur's body was buried under a cairn made up of rocks from the Tower itself, along with his brothers, as well as Ned's companions.
Bone Mountains

The **Bone Mountains** - known to the Dothraki as the **Krazaaj Zasqa** or "Bone Mountains" - are the tallest, most extensive and largest mountain range on the continent of Essos and in the known world. They are located to the east of the Dothraki Sea and Red Waste, more than three thousand miles to the east of Westeros.

## Geography

The mountains are formidably tall, dwarfing any of the peaks in Westeros, and run from the Shivering Sea in the north to the Jade Sea in the south. Maps show that the northern-most part of the region is known as the "Realm of Jhogwin". The foothills of the mountains on their north-eastern side are known as the Howling Hills.

There are three major passes through the Bone Mountains. The first is located east of Vaes Dothrak and links that city with the city of Kayakayanaya, at the eastern mouth of the pass. The road linking them is called the Steel Road. Further south, another pass carries the Stone Road from Lhazar to the city of Samyriana. Further south still, near the southern edge of the range, a pass carries the Sand Road from Qarth to Bayasabhad. A coastal road also skirts the southern edge of the range, linking Qarth to Yi Ti.

## Notes

The Bone Mountains are a substantial new addition to the map of Essos. They first appeared in *The Lands of Ice and Fire*.
Bella

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

## Family

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

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

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

**Bitterbridge**, formerly known as **Stonebridge**, is a castle-bridge in the Reach. It serves as the seat of House Caswell.

## Recent Events

### *A Clash of Kings*

Renly Baratheon is at Bitterbridge and holds a great melee. Catelyn Stark visits him and tries to make an alliance. Renly leaves Bitterbridge when he hears that his brother Stannis is besieging Storm's End, leaving his wife Margaery behind.

Following Renly's death, the small council agrees to send Lord Petyr Baelish to Bitterbridge to form an alliance with the Tyrells by having Margaery married to King Joffrey. A fight breaks out after Renly's death between those who support Stannis, and those who support the Crown.
Dontos Hollard

Ser **Dontos Hollard** is an anointed knight of House Hollard. He is killed by Ser Lothor Brune on the orders of Lord Petyr Baelish.

## Appearance and Character

Dontos is portly with blotchy skin. His nose is full of broken veins. He is very often drunk.

## History

Dontos was a babe during the events of the Defiance of Duskendale, and his house supported Lord Denys Darklyn against King Aerys II Targaryen. The majority of House Hollard were slaughtered, but Ser Barristan Selmy asked for Dontos to be spared, and, as it was Barristan that saved him, the king agreed. Dontos was taken back to King's Landing to serve as a squire.

He never returned to Duskendale.
Age of Heroes

The **Age of Heroes** was an era during the history of Westeros which takes its name from the great men and women who lived in the years of peace that followed the forging of the Pact, to which many noble houses trace their family histories and many stories, songs, and legends are told about.

During this time period, a hundred kingdoms rose and fell. This era serves as a huge basis for the traditions and culture of Westeros, such as the laws of hopitality, the building of the Wall, and, in the North, where the culture of the First Men is the strongest in all Westeros, the obligation of the judge to be the executioner.

## Legendary heroes

* Bran the Builder. The most renowned and legendary Northerner in history. The stories tell that he built Winterfell and The Wall. It is said that he was also the builder of Storm's End and the founder of House Stark.
* Lann the Clever. A legendary trickster who swindled Casterly Rock from its ancestral holders, House Casterly. House Lannister claims descent from him through the female line.
* The Grey King. A legendary King of of the Iron Islands, who supposedly wed a mermaid and became the king of the Sunset Sea. House Greyjoy claims descent from him through the male line.
* Azor Ahai. A legendary warrior who was said to live during the Long Night. He was the chief commander of men against the Others. He was the wielder of Lightbringer. According to prophecy, he will be reborn thousands of years after his death. The followers of Stannis Baratheon believe him to be the prophecized reborn Azor Ahai. Maester Aemon and High Priest Benerro believe Daenerys Targaryen to be Azor Ahai.
* Corlos Casterly. A legendary huntsman who built Casterly Rock and founded House Casterly.
Brandon Stark (the Builder)

**Brandon Stark**, commonly known as **Bran the Builder**, was the first King in the North, credited with building the Wall.

Whether or not he was the actual creator is unknown, but it is known that he helped in reinforcing parts of the wall, specifically building parts of it around mountains to fortify its structural integrity. He is also credited with the design and building of the castle of Winterfell, and upon doing so established himself as King in the North. All Starks of later ages are descended from him.
Aemond Targaryen

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

## Appearance and Personality

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

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

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

## History

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

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

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

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

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

**Burton Humble** is an Ironborn raider of House Humble who serves on the *Iron Victory*.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Burton accompanies Victarion Greyjoy when he is dispatched on a journey to Slaver's Bay. When the fleet sails past the Stepstones, Burton knocks out four of Maester Kerwin's teeth for smiling at him. Burton suggests sacrificing Moqorro to the Drowned God after he is brought aboard the *Iron Victory*, worries that Moqorro was going to call a curse down on them.
Alleras/Theories

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Alleras, a young boy studying at the Citadel, is a mysterious character.

## Secret Identity

### Alleras is Sarella Sand

Alleras has a number of similarities with the enigmatic and mysterious fourth daughter of Oberyn Martell. She says that her father was a Dornish noble, but that he was no lord. Oberyn isn't a lord, he is a Prince, as Dorne still uses the title Prince to refer to members of House Martell. Both Alleras and Sarella claim to be the offspring of a female trader from the Summer Islands.

Alleras is notably skilled with a bow and arrow, which would fit her in with the trend of Oberyn's bastard daughters being trained in the arts of combat. She is also described as having similar features as Oberyn, with a black widow's peak and dark eyes.

It is stated that Sarella was in love with Oldtown, whilst her sister Obara Sand hates the place. When Sarella visited Shandystone with her father, Arianne Martell and Tyene Sand, she turned over rocks and wanted to know everything. This shows that Sarella was an inquisitive person. We also know that Sarella is outside the sphere of influence of Doran Martell, suggesting that she resides outside of Dorne.

Alleras is also Sarella spelled backwards.
Billy Burley

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

## History

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

Ser **Adrian Tarbeck** was an anointed knight of House Tarbeck.

## History

During the Dance of the Dragons, Adrian Tarbeck took command of the Lannister army after Lord Jason Lannister died during the Battle of the Red Fork. He was eventually succeeded by Lord Lefford, though it is unknown how and why this came about.
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Alester Florent

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

## Appearance and Character

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

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

## Appearance and Character

Balaq is black skinned and has white hair.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

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

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

The **Battle at the Red Fork** was a battle fought at the crossing of the Red Fork during the early stages of the Dance of the Dragons. It was fought between the Greens and the Blacks. It ended with a victory for the Greens.

## Before the Battle

Lord Jason Lannister, a supporter of King Aegon II Targaryen, attacked the Riverlands, who had mostly declared for Rhaenyra Targaryen.

## Battle

The battle was met at a crossing of the Red Fork. The rivermen were broken, allowing the Westerlanders to invade. Lord Jason Lannister was, however, killed by the squire Pate of Longleaf, henceforth known as Ser Pate the Lionslayer.

## After the Battle

Under the command of Ser Adrian Tarbeck and later Lord Lefford, the Westerlanders made their advance east into the Riverlands. They were eventually beaten at the Battle by the Lakeshore.

With Jason's death the Westerlands were thrown into disarray, and Lord Dalton Greyjoy seized advantage of it, raiding up and down the coast. Jason's widow, Johanna Westerling, barred the gates of Casterly Rock, but couldn't prevent him from sacking Lannisport.
Dark Sister

**Dark Sister** was one of two Valyrian steel swords in the possession of House Targaryen, along with Blackfyre. Whilst Aegon the Conqueror wielded Blackfyre during the War of Conquest and afterwards, Dark Sister was bequeathed to his warrior-sister Visenya.

Dark Sister was wielded by several famed warriors of House Targaryen, including Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, before it was bequeathed to Brynden Rivers, known as 'Bloodraven', for his loyal service to King Daeron II Targaryen, despite his known preference for the bow. Bloodraven wielded the sword at the Battle of the Redgrass Field during the Blackfyre Rebellion: after slaying Daemon Blackfyre with arrows, he crossed swords with his hated half-brother 'Bittersteel' and drove him from the field despite the loss of his eye. Bloodraven continued to wield the sword after the war and whilst executing his office as Hand of the King to King Aerys I.

The eventual fate of the sword is unknown. Aegon V sent Bloodraven to the Wall to serve in the Night's Watch, eventually becoming Lord Commander, but it is unclear if he took the sword with him or not.
Cersei I - A Feast for Crows

## Overview

Cersei Lannister is woken from sleep and informed of the death of her father, Lord Tywin Lannister. Jaime rebuffs her offer of becoming the new hand, and instead she decides to offer the post to her uncle, Ser Kevan Lannister. She is informed of the escape of Tyrion Lannister.

## Characters

### Main Characters

* Cersei Lannister
* Qyburn
* Ser Jaime Lannister

### Supporting Characters

* Tyrion Lannister
* Senelle
* Jocelyn Swyft
* Ser Osmund Kettleblack
* Ser Boros Blount
* Red Lester
* Ser Kevan Lannister
* Ser Meryn Trant
* Puckens
* Shortear
* Ser Osfryd Kettleblack
* Ser Osney Kettleblack
* Hoke

## Locations

* King's Landing
* The Red Keep
* The Tower of the Hand
Donnel Waynwood

Ser **Donnel Waynwood** is an anointed knight of House Waynwood. He is the second son of Lady Anya Waynwood.

## Appearance and Character

He has a thick, wide nose and brown hair. He looks homely and earnest.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Ser Donnel leads the sortie that saves Catelyn Stark and Tyrion Lannister on their journey through the Mountains of the Moon to the Eyrie.

### A Clash of Kings

Donnel is chosen as the replacement for Ser Brynden Tully as the Knight of the Bloody Gate.
Anguy

**Anguy** is a talented archer from the Dornish Marches. he is a commoner, from no privileged background.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Anguy participates in the Hand's Tourney in the archery competition, where he outshoots Ser Balon Swann and Jalabhar Xho over 100 metres. He refuses an offer to join the guard of Lord Eddard Stark, instead riding out with Lord Beric Dondarrion to bring Ser Gregor Clegane to justice. He squanders all his winnings on whores, wine and other luxuries he never had whilst growing up. He presumably fought and survived the Battle at the Mummer's Ford.

### A Storm of Swords

Anguy joins the Brotherhood without Banners after watching Beric be resurrected by Thoros of Myr. He abandons the Faith of the Seven, instead choosing to follow R'hllor. He was presumably knighted, as many members of the Brotherhood were.

He was wandering The Riverlands with Tom of Sevenstreams and Lem Lemoncloak when they discovered the disguised Arya Stark, accompanied by Gendry and Hot Pie. They take them on with them, until Harwin, a former Winterfell guard, identifies Arya as being a high ranked hostage.

The Brotherhood then try to track down their leaders, Beric and Thoros, who are notoriously hard to find. on their way they stop off at Stoney Sept, where Anguy takes pity on some northmen in crow cages and kills them quickly. Anguy also believes that Tom had, at some point, had a relationship with Lady Ravella Swann, the wife of the Lord of House Smallwood.

After Beric dies for a final time when reviving Catelyn Stark Anguy abandons the Brotherhood, possibly because he doesn't agree with its new, vengeful motives. He is allowed to leave, and is not alone in doing so. He presumably heads back to his home in the Dornish Marches.
Damon Morrigen

**Ser Damon Morrigen**, also known as **Damon the Devout**, was an anointed knight of House Morrigen. He served as Captain of the Warrior's Sons. He died in a trial by seven.

## History

Damon was named Captain of the Warrior's Sons in the Sept of Remembrance during the Faith Militant Uprising.

When Queen Visenya Targaryen challenged anyone to prove why her son, King Maegor I Targaryen, did not hold the right to rule Damon was one of those that stepped forward.

He challenged Maegor to a trial by seven. Damon, accompanied by six of his Warrior's Sons, faced off against Maegor and his chosen champions. Maegor was the only man to survive.
Desmond

**Desmond** is a guard in service to House Stark in Winterfell.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Desmond accompanies Lord Eddard Stark to pass judgement on Gared, a deserter from the Night's Watch. he is present when Robb Stark discovers the Direwolf Mother and is commanded by Eddard to gather up the pups after Jon Snow convinces him to take them back to Winterfell.

Desmond stands guard outside the chambers of Catelyn Stark after the feast celebrating the arrival of King Robert Baratheon. It is he who asks Ned for permission to admit Maester Luwin, who is bringing a message for Catelyn.
Daella Targaryen

Princess **Daella Targaryen** was the daughter of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Queen Alysanne Targaryen. She married Lord Rodrik Arryn, and together they had one child: Aemma Arryn.

Princess Daella was the fifth of the thirteen children born to King Jaehaerys and his wife Queen Alysanne, and one of only nine to live until adulthood.

In 80 AC, Daella married the Lord of the Eyrie, Lord Rodrik Arryn. They had one child together, a daughter named Aemma Arryn. However, Daella died giving birth to Aemma, in 82 AC.

Aemma would marry Daella's nephew, Prince Viserys Targaryen. When Viserys was crowned King of the Seven Kingdoms, Aemma became a Queen.
Casterly Rock

**Casterly Rock**, also known simply as the **Rock**, is the stronghold of House Lannister and the administrative center of the Westerlands. It was built by the Corlos, the founder of the extinct House Casterly.

Casterly Rock overlooks the harbor of Lannisport and the Sunset Sea. Nearby strongholds include Kayce and Feastfires to the west, Sarsfield to the north, and Cornfield and Clegane's Keep to the south.

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## Household

* Maester Creylen, doctor, scholar, and messenger.
* Vylarr, Captain of the Guard.
* Ser Benedict Broom, Master-at-Arms.
* Whitesmile Wat, singer.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Lord Tywin Lannister raises two hosts at Casterly Rock after Catelyn Stark capture his son Tyrion Lannister. This was only a start of a conflict that lead to The War of the Five Kings.

### A Clash of Kings

Theon Greyjoy desires to win Casterly Rock and claim it to himself, however his father Balon Greyjoy tells him that the castle is strong; therefore they attack the North instead.

### A Storm of Swords

Tyrion Lannister claims his birthright of being the Lord of Casterly Rock from his father, however the later harshly rejects him, telling him he'll never have the Rock, but instead he plans for his marriage to Sansa Stark so he might have Winterfell.
Coldhands

**Coldhands** is an enigmatic figure who saves Samwell Tarly and travels with Bran Stark for a time. He appears beyond the wall, riding a great elk.

## History

Nothing is known about Coldhands' past. Based on his uniform and his demeanor with Samwell, he may have been a member of the Night's Watch before his death.

### Saving Samwell

Coldhands rescues Samwell Tarly, Gilly, and her baby from incoming wights as they escape from Craster's Keep after the Night's Watch's mutiny. He escorts them back to the Wall's protection and, unable to enter due to magic, makes his primary concern Bran Stark and his company, charging Sam with returning Bran to safety.

### Bran's Protector

Coldhands next appears with Bran, Meera Reed, Jojen Reed, and Hodor as he kills abandoned members of the Night's Watch. Bran is unaware of the mutiny and is concerned about both the lives of the Night's Watchmen and Jon himself.

The group travels to the Three-Eyed Crow, with Coldhands' elk dying along the way. He protects them from wights, himself unable to enter the Three-Eyed Crow's cave due to magic.

## Appearance and Personality

Coldhands has all the traits of a wight: he is cold, lifeless, with black hands that are as cold as ice. This coldness extends to his efficiency, as he is a skilled enough warrior to kill several AWOL members of the Night's Watch.
Dunstonbury

**Dunstonbury** is a castle in the Reach and the former seat of House Manderly.

## Location

It is, presumably, located along the Mander river as that was where the Manderlys made their seat. It is also likely near Starpike.

## History

Dunstonbury was traditionally the ancestral seat of House Manderly, but they abandoned it a thousand years prior to the War of Conquest when they fled the Reach. Eventually the Manderlys settled under the dominion of House Stark in The North where they built the New Castle, which they designed similarly to Dunstonbury.

The castle was given to the rivals of the Manderlys, House Peake, who already held their own ancestral castle of Starpike. House Peake sided with King Daemon Blackfyre during the First Blackfyre Rebellion and after defeat were stripped of two of their castles, Dunstonbury and Whitegrove, leaving only Starpike. It is unknown who the current lord of Dunstonbury is.
Field of Fire

The **Field of Fire** was the battle in which Aegon I Targaryen became victorious and took King's Landing, ruling over the Seven Kingdoms. He used the three dragons to burn and kill the men of House Gardener, also killing its king, Mern. Meanwhile, another opposing king, Loren Lannister, agreed to become Warden of the West. Harlen Tyrell was rewarded by being named Warden of the South.