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Jorah Mormont

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

## History

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

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

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

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

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

**Mikken** is the smith of Winterfell. Mikken is killed by Stygg when Theon Greyjoy takes the castle.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Mikken is tasked with the making of a bravos blade by Jon Snow. The blade is then given to Arya Stark and is named Needle.

### A Clash of Kings

When Jojen sees the death coming to Alebelly, Chayle and Mikken, Bran warns them. Mikken doesn’t believe him.

When Theon Greyjoy captures the castle, Mikken angrily refuses to bend the knee, so the ironborn Stygg spears him in the neck.
Lhazar

**Lhazar** is a region located to the east of Slaver's Bay and south of the Dothraki Sea. It is located west and north-west of the Red Waste. It is populated by the Lhazareen, a notably unwarlike people known as the "lamb men" to the Dothraki.

## Geography

Lhazar is separated from Slaver's Bay by a range of sandstone mountains. The Khyzai Pass links Lhazar to this region. The Skahazadhan River forms Lhazar's northern border and flows through the pass to Meereen. Most of Lhazar seems to consist of plains and low hills, ideal for rearing sheep.

The capital city of Lhazar is Lhazosh. The nation's other two major cities are Hesh and Kosrak. Lhazar's northern borders are frequently raided by the Dothraki, who see the Lhazareen as easy pickings to takes as slaves and sell downriver at Meereen.

A network of roads link the three main cities together, with additional roads leading eastwards across the Red Waste to the Bone Mountains and south-east towards Qarth. Another road follows the river and pass westwards to Meereen.

## Culture

Lhazar seems to consist mostly of townships which serve as the centers for regions of farming and sheep-rearing. Lhazareen villages and towns are often centered on a temple to their dominant deity, the Great Shepherd. Lhazar is not an aggressive nation, and does not seem to maintain standing armies. Individual Lhazareen will fight to defend themselves, but they have no martial culture. However, Lhazareen priestesses, or *maegi*, are said to wield formidable magical powers if provoked.

## History

Khal Drogo launches an attack on Lhazar's northern border, planning to captured many slaves and herd them downriver to sell in Meereen. He plans to use the resulting funds to buy ships to help invade Westeros. However, Drogo takes a wound during the battle and is attended by a Lhazareen *maegi*, Mirri Maz Duur. Daenerys, hoping to make amends for the Dothraki's brutal attack, convinces Drogo to let Mirri Maz Duur treat him. However, Duur instead turns Drogo into a drooling vegetable and kills Daenerys's unborn son in vengeance. Daenerys has Mirri Maz Duur burned alive on her husband's funeral pyre, resulting in the hatching of her three dragon eggs.

Daenerys, having captured Meereen, opens negotiations with the Lhazareen to help supply the beleaguered city. They agree to send supplies, but not provide military assistance.

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *The Lands of Ice and Fire*
2. ↑ *A Game of Thrones*
3. ↑ *A Dance with Dragons*
Oswell Whent

> "*Woe to the Usurper if we had been*"
> ― Ser Oswell Whent
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**Ser Oswell Whent** was a knight of House Whent and of the Kingsguard. He served under Lord Commander Gerold Hightower in the Kingsguard of King Aerys II Targaryen until his death in 283 AC. He was remembered for his dark sense of humour.

## History

Ser Oswell served as a loyal member of the Kingsguard, mentoring Ser Jaime Lannister. He seems to make visits to see his brother, Lord Walter Whent, from time to time, as he had only just returned from a visit when the Tourney of Harrenhal was announced, according to Ser Barristan Selmy.

Ser Oswell was present at the tourney when Jaime was named to the Kingsguard. he rides to protect the honour of his niece. At some point he is unhorsed, leaving Lyanna Stark to be crowned the Queen of Love and Beauty.

During Robert's Rebellion Oswell, along with Gerold and Ser Arthur Dayne, is notably absent from the fighting. Whilst Prince Lewyn Martell, Ser Jonothor Darry and Ser Barristan all fight at the Battle of the Trident, these three are all absent. They have been left to guard the captive Lyanna at the Tower of Joy in Dorne, it is discovered. Lord Eddard Stark rides to find his sister along with six companions, including Ethan Glover, Lord Willam Dustin and Howland Reed. Ser Oswell dies at the Tower, alongside both his Kingsguard brothers, and 5 of Ned's companions. His body is buried under a cairn at the Tower of Joy.
Jack Bulwer

**Jack Bulwer**, also known as **Black Jack Bulwer**, was a member of House Bulwer and served as a ranger in the Night's Watch, and rises to the position of First Ranger.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Jon Snow assigns Jack to accompany Samwell Tarly, Gilly, Gilly's son and Maester Aemon Targaryen. He commands an assignment and seems to be sympathetic towards Sam.
Hotho Harlaw

**Hotho Harlaw**, also known as **Hotho Humpback**, is a man of House Harlaw and the master of the Tower of Glimmering.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Hotho was amongst the Harlaws that gathered at Ten Towers to support Asha Greyjoy. He gave Rodrik Harlaw a copy of Marwyn's Book of Lost Books in the hope that it would persuade Rodrik to wed his daughter. At the Kingsmoot, he offered to support Victarion Greyjoy if Victarion agreed to marry his daughter. Aeron Greyjoy later sees Hotho calling for Euron Greyjoy.

Hotho was present on Oakenshield after the Taking of the Shields and reports the taking of Grimston by Ser Harras Harlaw. Hotho believes that he becomes Rodrik's new heir after Harras is made the new lord of Greyshield.
Martyn Lannister

**Martyn Lannister** is a member of House Lannister. He is the third son of Ser Kevan Lannister and Dorna Swyft, and the twin of Willem Lannister. He is a squire.

## History

Lord Gawen Westerling suggested to Lord Tywin Lannister that Martyn or his twin, Willem, should marry his daughter, Jeyne. Ser Kevan rejected this proposal, due to Jeyne's dubious lineage on her mother's side.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Martyn is part of the army gathered by Ser Stafford Lannister at Oxcross. He is taken prisoner after King Robb Stark takes the Lannister forces by surprise.

### A Storm of Swords

After the murder of his twin brother Willem and cousin, Tion Frey, at the hands of Lord Rickard Karstark and his men, Robb fears for Martyn's life. He triples the guard around Martyn, and arranges for him to be exchanged for Robett Glover. After Robett is released from Duskendale, Robb Sends Rolph Spicer to deliver Martyn to Lannister forces at the Golden Tooth.
Jeyne Farman

**Jeyne Farman** is a lady of House Farman, the brother of Lord Sebaston Farman, and the wife of Ser Gareth Clifton.

## History

Jeyne was a childhood friend of Cersei Lannister. She accompanied Cersei and Melara Hetherspoon to visit Maggy the Frog, but she ran the moment that Maggy opened her eyes, never hearing her future.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Cersei recalls that Jeyne is still alive, living on Fair Isle, where she has a dozen children with her husband.
Prince that was Promised

The "**Prince that was Promised**" is a prophesied figure from an ancient prophecy that foretells the coming of a hero to deliver Westeros from darkness. A "bleeding star" is supposed to herald the coming of this hero.

Several people were suggested to be the Prince, including Rhaegar Targaryen, Stannis Baratheon, and Daenerys Targaryen.
Lordsport

**Lordsport** is a town found on the island of Pyke and is the seat of House Botley. It is the largest town in the Iron Islands.

## History

During the Greyjoy Rebellion, Lordsport was the first place on Pyke attacked by the forces of King Robert I Baratheon, and the wooden keep of House Botley was razed to the ground. The sept was also burned to the ground.

After the war, Lord Sawane Botley rebeuilt his keep in stone. Lordsport was rebuilt by its smallfolk, who used the remains of the previous town. Otter Gimpknee's inn and the harbour doubled doubled in size. The sept, however, was never rebuilt, due to most of the smallfolk holding to the Drowned God and rejecting the faith of the king that destroyed their home.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Theon Greyjoy travels through Lordsport on his way to Pyke. His father, King Balon Greyjoy, prevents merchant ships from leaving the harbour.

### A Storm of Swords

The captain of the *Myraham* reports that Euron Greyjoy sailed into Lordsport the day after the death of Balon.

### A Feast for Crows

It is reported that Euron had Sawane Botley, the Lord of Lordsport, drowned for acknowledging Theon as Balon's heir, not Euron. Ralf of Lordsport comes from the town, which is now being ruled by Lord Germund Botley.
House Waynwood

The current head of House Waynwood is the widowed Anya Waynwood, Lady of Ironoaks Castle. Ironoaks is a stronghold of the Vale. House Waynwood swears loyalty to House Arryn. Lady Anya has three sons--Ser Morton, Ser Donnel, and Wallace. Harrold Hardyng and Cynthea Frey are her wards. She is one of the Lords Declarant who wish to remove Petyr Baelish as Lord Robert Arryn's protector. Lady Anya has greying hair, crow's-feet around her eyes, and loose skin beneath her chin. Despite this she maintains a noble air about her.

Carolei Waynwood was married to Ser Geremy Frey (who drowned). They had a son, Sandor, and a daughter, the above mentioned Cynthea. Carolei's relationship to Lady Anya is unknown.

The symbol of House Waynwood is a broken wheel.
Moat Cailin

**Moat Cailin** is an ancient castle in The North raised by the First Men to protect The Neck. It commands the Neck Causeway, which is the only mapped route through the Neck. It has supposedly never been taken from the south.

## History

Moat Cailin was raised roughly 10,000 years before by the First Men. It had 20 towers and a great blanket wall, almost as large as the one at Winterfell.

Legend says that Moat Cailin was used by the Children of the Forest when they tried to break the bridge between the North and the rest of Westeros, but they failed and just flooded the land, instead creating the marshes and bogs of the Neck.

Moat Cailin was part of the land ruled by the Marsh Kings before House Stark took over the North. They would ally with the Barrow Kings, Red Kings and the Kings of Winter against the Andal Invasion, and would hold Moat Cailin as a final line of defence. The castle wouldn't fall and that was an important reason for the success of the Northmen repelling the Andals.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Robb Stark stops at Moat Cailin on his journey south to liberate his father, Eddard Stark, from captivity in King's Landing. He takes the Gatehouse Tower as his seat, whilst House Umber get the Children's Tower and House Karstark get the Drunkard's Tower. he leaves Lord Howland Reed behind to hold the Neck and Moat Cailin.

### A Clash of Kings

After launching his invasion of the North Balon Greyjoy sends his brother, Victarion Greyjoy, to take Moat Cailin by sailing up the nearby river. Balon thinks that, by holding Moat Cailin, he can pull Robb Stark into a trap.

### A Storm of Swords

Robb tries to use Balon's death as an opportunity to strike at Moat Cailin and retake it, as he knows that Victarion will have left to try and secure the crown of The Iron Islands. He is killed at the Red Wedding before he has the chance.

### A Dance with Dragons

Ramsay Bolton decides to send Theon Greyjoy into Moat Cailin so that he can lift the ongoing siege and Roose Bolton can return to the North. Theon makes his way into the castle, but has to kill the castellan, Ralf Kenning, who had been poisoned by a crannogman. Theon offers the men safe passage if they agree to stand down. Dagon Codd is killed, as he opposes the idea, but the garrison eventually surrenders. Despite the promise of passage all the prisoners are flayed before Roose arrives from the south.
Loron Greyjoy

King **Loron Greyjoy**, known as the **Old Kraken**, was a High King of the Iron Islands from House Greyjoy.

## History

He was chosen by a Kingsmoot. He led an invasion of the western shores of the North, taking Bear Island and Cape Kraken. After he died, King Rodrik Stark took Bear Island back from the Greyjoys.
Jon Connington

Lord **Jon Connington** was the head of House Connington and briefly served as the Hand of the King during the reign of Aerys II Targaryen. Growing up as a squire in King's Landing, he became one of the few close friends of Rhaegar Targaryen. It is implied that he was in love with Rhaegar, as he refers to Rhaegar as his "Silver Prince." This theory is supported by Connington's distaste for Elia Martell, Rhaegar's wife.

Connington is a POV character in *A Dance with Dragons*.

## Fan Art Gallery

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Pebbleton

**Pebbleton** is a small fishing village on the island of Great Wyk. It is governed by House Merlyn, and is the home to roughly seven thousand people, most of whom work in the fishing industry.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Pebbelton is where Aeron Greyjoy commands his loyal followers to meet him after he has visited Lord Gorold Goodbrother at the Hammerhorn. Upon his arrival he blesses Lord Meldred Merlyn on the beach, and sleeps. Soon after he declares the need for a Kingsmoot, to decide who sits upon the Seastone Chair
Perceon III Gardener

## Perceon Gardener

King **Perceon III Gardener** was an ancient King of the Reach and head of House Gardener.

## History

Perceon ruled over The Reach during a time that House Manderly was gaining power. Perceon encouraged Lord Lorimar Peake to drive them into exile. As a result, House Peake were given Dunstonbury, the former Manderly seat.
Morros Slynt

**Morros Slynt** is the eldest son of Lord Janos Slynt. he is newly made squire.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Morros rode in the Tourney for King Joffrey's Name Day where he was unseated by Ser Balon Swann in the day's second tilt. He rose to the rank of a lord after his father's exile to The Wall.

### A Storm of Swords

Morros is spotted by Sansa Stark as he is getting beaten by Ser Osfryd Kettleblack. He later testifies at the trial of Tyrion Lannister, stating that he saw Tyrion pick up Joffrey I Baratheon's chalice and pour the remaining contents on the ground.
Master of Coin

The **Master of Coin** is a title given to the head of the Crown Treasury in King's Landing. The Master of Coin traditionally holds a seat on the small council.

The holder of this position is mainly responsible for overseeing the finances of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

## Known Masters of Coin in the novels

* Lord Petyr Baelish
* Tyrion Lannister
* Lord Gyles Rosby
* Ser Harys Swyft
Morgarth

Ser **Morgarth**, also known as **Morgath the Merry**, is a hedge knight.

## Appearance and Character

He is burly. He has a red, bulbous nose and a thick salt and pepper beard. He has large, gnarled hands.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Morgarth enters the service of Petyr Baelish at the Gates of the Moon. When he meets Alayne Stone, he remarks that Lord Baelish never mentioned how beautiful she was.
Marlon Manderly

**Ser Marlon Manderly** is an anointed knight of House Manderly and is the cousin of Lord Wyman Manderly. He is above six foot and is head of the garrison at White Harbor.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Marlon is present in the New Castle when Ser Davos Seaworth is brought before Wyman. He is curt when he questions Davos. Wyman sends Marlon away with Davos, instructing him to have him executed, his hands chopped off and an onion stuck in his mouth. Marlon seems to be one of the few that Wyman trusts with the news of his secret, as Davos is kept alive.
Meribald

**Septon Meribald** is a wandering septon and a follower of the Faith of the Seven. He travels around the The Riverlands administering treatment to the smallfolk, and spreading the faith.

## Appearance

he is six foot tall, but looks shorter as he has a hunch. He has large, leathery hands and his feet are large, bare and weathered from all the walking he does. He has grey hair and a lined, windburnt face.

## History

Meribald travelled to the Stepstones and fought in the War of the Ninepenny Kings, jokingly serving as the squire of his older brother, William. William would die along with another brother, Robin, from a fever before the fighting even began, whist his only other brother, Owen, died in the actual fighting. Meribald possibly became a broken man as a result of all this family tragedy.

He became a septon upon his return to the Riverlands, but abused his privilege to convince young girls to sleep with him, thus breaking his vow of celibacy. he now walks bare feet to atone for his sins, and has memorized the Seven Pointed Star, because he can neither read nor write. His walk around the riverlands begins and ends at Maidenpool, and takes roughly half a year to complete.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Meribald agrees to guide Brienne of Tarth, Podrick Payne and Ser Hyle Hunt to Saltpans in search of Sandor Clegane. He takes them to the Quiet Isle, where they meet the Elder Brother, who tells Brienne about Sandor's death. The group are attacked by Rorge and Biter, but Brienne fights both, and Gendry kills Biter. Afterwards Brienne, Podrick and Hyle are taken prisoner by Lady Stoneheart, who intends to execute them all for serving House Lannister.
Maelys Blackfyre

**Maelys Blackfyre** was a descendant of Daemon Blackfyre (grandson, most likely) and known as "Maelys the Monstrous", as it was believed he devoured his twin in the womb, "explaining" the second, small vestigial head on his shoulders. He was the last of the Blackfyres. He became a merchant and claimed Westeros as his birthright. With the help of fellow merchants he attempted to take the Iron Throne but was slain by Ser Barristan Selmy.
Gylbert Farwynd

Lord **Gylbert Farwynd** is the head of House Farwynd of the Lonely Light and Lord of the Lonely Light.

## Appearance and Character

He is tall and spare, with a clean-shaven lantern jaw and eyes of changing colours.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

He puts his name forward during the Kingsmoot to choose a successor to King Balon Greyjoy. His three champions are his three sons. He promises to lead the Ironborn to a land without winter beyond the Sunset Sea where death held no sway and every man could be a king. His gifts of whalebone and bronze-banded warhorns are considered poor. His claim is dismissed quickly, with not even all the Farwynds supporting him.
Lannisport

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

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

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

**The Old Stone Bridge** is an inn in The Crownlands. It is run by a man called Naggle.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Brienne of Tarth stops at the inn on the road between Rosby and Duskendale, along with the merchant Hibald, and her companions, Ser Creighton Longbough and Ser Illifer. She purchases a room for her companions, but during the night she rides away.
Mordane

**Septa Mordane** is the Septa in service at Winterfell. She serves as the tutor to Sansa Stark and Arya Stark.

## Appearance and Character

She has a bony face and sharp eyes. Her mouth is thin and lipless. She is a strict woman.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Mordane supervises a needlework session attended by Sansa, Arya, Jeyne Poole, Beth Cassel and the Princess Myrcella Baratheon. She coos over the Princess but gets annoyed at Arya for talking and her poor needlework. She waits for Arya in her chambers with Catelyn Stark after the girl runs away.

Mordane travels south with the Stark girls when Eddard Stark goes to King's Landing. She disapproves of Sansa feeding Lady at the table.
Lyonel Frey

Ser **Lyonel Frey** is an anointed knight of House Frey and House Frey of Riverrun. He is the second son of Ser Emmon Frey and Lady Genna Lannister. He is married to Melesa Crakehall.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lyonel's father is named the new Lord of Riverrun by Tywin Lannister. With the death of Lyonel's older brother, Ser Cleos Frey, during the War of the Five Kings, this now makes Lyonel third in line to Riverrun, behind Cleos' two sons.
Ibben

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**Ibben** is a cold, mountainous wasteland island north of the Dothraki Sea, in the Shivering Sea.

## Geography

Ibben is on the eastern continent, in the north. The main city of Ibben is the Port of Ibben, on the southwest coast. The area is a mountainous wasteland, filled with mammoths. On the southeast coast, there is Whales Bay.

## People

Ibbenese people are often whalers and sometimes reach King's Landing for trade reasons. They often eat whale blubber. They are described as short, squat and hairy.

Most of the people live on the large island and a few smaller ones. They are known to carry axes and shaggy brown shields.
Mern IX Gardener

King **Mern IX Gardener** was a member of House Gardener, and the last King of the Reach.

## History

During Aegon Targaryen's invasion of Westeros, Mern and King Loren I Lannister of the Rock joined forces, forming the largest army in the history of Westeros. However, this army was destroyed at the Field of Fire, just when they were about to win. The Targaryen army was crippled, but then Aegon and his sister-wives, Rhaenys and Visenya, took to the air on their dragons; Meraxes, Vhagar, and Balerion the Black Dread. 14,000 Lannister-Gardener men were killed in the battle, while many others died of their wounds later on. In addition to these fourteen thousand, Mern and his sons were burnt alive as well.
Pate

**Pate** is a novice of the Citadel in Oldtown. He is killed by the Alchemist in a back alley after stealing a key in exchange for a gold coin.

## History

Pate originally comes from The Westerlands, where he was a member of the smallfolk. He was named after Spotted Pate a legendary hero amongst the smallfolk of Westeros. Pate arrived at the Citadel when he was 13, and has spent five years without gaining a link in his chain. He had failed to demonstrate his knowledge of the heavens to Archmaester Vaellyn, and his knowledge of healing to Archmaester Ebrose.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Pate is currently in service to Archmaester Walgrave, a senile man in charge of the Ravenry of the Citadel. Pate's duties include dressing him and fetching him meals. He is approached by a man called the Alchemist, who offers him a gold dragon in exchange for Walgrave's keys.

Pate steals the key and goes to the *Quill and Tankard* inn to meet the alchemist and perform the exchange, but instead he meets Alleras, who is celebrating the forging of his copper link with Armen, Roone and Mollander.

Pate thinks to himself of his infatuation with Rosey, a 15 year old serving wench at the *Quill and Tankard*, who's maidenhead has been offered for one gold dragon. He clashes with Leo Tyrell over her, and even contemplates killing him, but decides against it, as his father is the Commander of the City Watch of Oldtown, and his cousin is Mace Tyrell.

He is lured away shortly afterwards by the Alchemist, who gives him the gold dragon he desires. Pate dies shortly after, collapsing to the cobbles below. He is told that he will never understand what is happening. His last thought is of Rosey.
Myrcella Baratheon

Princess **Myrcella Baratheon** is the legal daughter of King Robert Baratheon and Queen Cersei Lannister, but her actual father is Ser Jaime Lannister. She is the younger sister of King Joffrey I Baratheon and serves as the heir presumptive of King Tommen I Baratheon. Her sworn shield is Ser Arys Oakheart.

## Appearance and Character

She is likened to her mother in appearance, but without the vindictive character of Cersei. She is delicate, beautiful, courteous and courageous. She is fond of the game Cyvasse. She is described as seeming insipid by Jon Snow.

She later loses an ear and is given a facial scar by Ser Gerold Dayne.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Myrcella accompanies her legal parents to Winterfell when Robert decides to name Lord Eddard Stark as Hand of the King. She is presented to Eddard and his wife, Lady Catelyn Tully, with her siblings. She is escorted into the feast by Robb Stark.

She attends the needlework lessons of Septa Mordane during her time at the castle. The septa coos over her during these, although Arya Stark considers her stitching to be wonky.
Khyzai Pass

The **Khyzai Pass** is a mountain pass linking the Slaver's Bay region to the kingdom of Lhazar to the east. The River Skahazadhan flows through the pass.

## Geography

The Khyzai Pass runs through the sandstone mountains to the east of Meereen. It is the only major pass through the mountains in this region. A road runs alongside the river through the pass, linking Meereen to the Lhazareen cities of Hesh, Kosrak and Lhazosh.

## *A Dance with Dragons*

Daenerys Targaryen, after conquering Meereen, negotiates with the Lhazareen to help supply the city via Khyzai Pass. They agree.

## References

1. ↑ *The Lands of Ice and Fire*
2. ↑ *A Dance with Dragons*
House Velaryon

**House Velaryon of Driftmark** is an ancient, proud house that claim to be directly descended from Valyria. They resemble the Targaryens, with silver-gold hair and lilac eyes. They rule over Driftmark, the largest island in Blackwater Bay.

## History

House Velaryon was sworn to Aegon the Conqueror when he began his conquest, and since then, House Targaryen has chosen three Velaryon women as wives.

## Members

* Lord {Monford Velaryon}, Killed during the Battle of the Blackwater.
	+ Lord Monterys Velaryon, his son. A young boy.
* Aurane Waters, "the Bastard of Driftmark", Monford's bastard brother and former Master of Ships for Tommen I Baratheon.

## Historical members

* Lord Unknown Velaryon of unknown name.
	+ Lady Targaryen of unknown name, his wife.
		- Lady Valaena Velaryon.
			* Lord Aerion Targaryen, her husband.
				+ House Targaryen.
* Daemon Velaryon, Master of Ships during Aegon's Conquest.
	+ Aethon Velaryon, his son.
		- Alyssa Velaryon, his daughter.
			* King Aenys I Targaryen, her first husband.
				+ House Targaryen.
			* Lord Robar Baratheon, her second husband.
				+ House Baratheon.
* Ser Corlys Velaryon, first Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.
* Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake.
	+ Lady Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen who never was, his wife.
		- Laenor Velaryon, his son.
			* Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, his wife.
				+ Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, his first son.
				+ Prince Lucerys Velaryon, his second son.
				+ Prince Joffrey Velaryon, his youngest son.
				+ Ser Addam Velaryon, legitimatized bastard of Ser Laenor. Rider of Seasmoke.
				+ Ser Alyn Velaryon, Addam's younger brother and Lord of Driftmark.
					- Lady Baela Targaryen, his wife.
					- Ser Jon Waters, his bastard son by Princess Elaena Targaryen, twin to Jeyne.
						* House Longwaters
					- Jeyne Waters, his bastard daughter by Princess Elaena Targaryen, twin to Jon.
		- Laena Velaryon, his daughter, second wife of Prince Daemon Targaryen.
			* Prince Daemon Targaryen, her husband.
				+ House Targaryen.
* Ser Vaemond Velaryon, eldest nephew of Lord Corlys.
	+ His wife, sons and five younger brothers.
* Daeron Velaryon, cousin of Alyn Velaryon
	+ Queen Daenaera Velaryon, his daughter, second wife of Aegon III Targaryen.
		- King Aegon III Targaryen, her husband.
			* House Targaryen.
* Lucerys Velaryon, Master of Ships for Aerys II Targaryen
Loras Tyrell

Ser **Loras Tyrell** is an anointed knight of House Tyrell and the third son of Lord Mace Tyrell and Lady Alerie Hightower. He is the younger brother of Willas Tyrell, Garlan Tyrell and Margaery Tyrell. He serves as a member of the Kingsguard under King Renly Baratheon, Joffrey I Baratheon and Tommen I Baratheon.

## Appearance and Character

Loras is described as exceptionally handsome, with golden eyes and long, flowing brown hair. Sansa Stark believes him to be lithe with gorgeous eyes. He is also described as having a slender frame. It is often remarked that Loras and Margaery look more like twins than Cersei and Jaime, to the extent that even as adults it is easy to mistake them. Loras is considered one of the most handsome young men in the Seven Kingdoms.

While courteous he is still thirsty for glory and can be short-tempered and impetuous, as recognised by Jaime. Tyrion finds him a prickly lad. Prince Oberyn Martell does not believe that Loras is as good a warrior as he is a tourney jouster.

## History

Loras was sent to Storm's End as a child, serving as a page and squire to Lord Renly Baratheon, and it is possible that this is where they began their clandestine love affair. Loras purchases his armour from Tobho Mott in King's Landing. He unhorsed Ser Jaime Lannister during a tourney, causing Petyr Baelish to hand a valyrian steel dagger over to King Robert Baratheon.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

With each victory he wins at the Hand's Tourney, Loras gives a white rose to a pretty girl among the crowd. He gives a red rose instead to Sansa Stark, which makes her later on infatuated by him.

Riding against Gregor Clegane, Loras chooses to ride a mare, this outrages the Mountain's stallion and makes him fall. Ser Gregor gets angry and attacks Loras, but Sandor Clegane comes to his aid. Afterwards, Loras forfeits at the final round against the Hound, in order to thank him.

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Loras and Ser Balon Swann offer to stand vigil over the corpse of Tywin so that Jaime can get some rest, as they believe he needs sleep. Loras begins to argue with the Lord Commander, but Balon escorts him away before he can.

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Pentos

**Pentos** is one of the Free Cities across the Narrow Sea from Westeros.

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It is located on the western shore and is most noted as the home of Illyrio Mopatis, a spice trader and self-proclaimed supporter of the Dragon Queen Daenerys Targaryen. She and her elder brother Viserys lived in Pentos for many years as children. More recently, Tyrion Lannister found himself in Pentos after escaping Westeros as a fugitive.
Jonothor Darry

**Ser Jonothor Darry** was an anointed knight of House Darry, brother of Ser Willem Darry and a member of the Kingsguard of King Aerys II Targaryen. He was slain at the Battle of the Trident, whilst fighting under the command of Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.

## History

Alongside Ser Barristan Selmy and Prince Lewyn Martell Jonothor was an important knight during Robert's Rebellion. He was sent with Ser Barristan to rally the forces of House Targaryen that had scattered after Lord Jon Connington led them to defeat at the Battle of the Bells.

After Aerys had his Hand, Lord Qarlton Chelsted, burnt for defiance, Jonothor was stationed outside the royal chambers, with his young Kingsguard brother Ser Jaime Lannister. They can audibly hear Aerys rape his sister-wife, Queen Rhaella Targaryen. When Jaime asks whether they should be protecting the queen too Ser Jonothor says yes, but also points out that protecting her from the King himself is one thing that they cannot do.

Ser Jonothor was one of the three Kingsguard chosen to ride with Rhaegar to the Trident. Jaime pleads with Rhaegar that he should take him over Jonothor, but his brother snaps at him and reminds him of his duty to follow orders and protect the king. Ser Jonothor is killed during the Battle of the Trident, cut down during the midst of battle.
Kaeth

**Kaeth** was a maester of the Citadel. Circa 257 AL he was made Grand Maester at the age of eighty and sent to serve the court of King Aegon V Targaryen in King's Landing. He served for less than a year before dying. He was succeeded by Ellendore.

Kaeth is well-regarded for his work, *Lives of Four Kings*, a detailed history of the reigns of Kings Daeron I, Baelor the Blessed, Aegon IV Targaryen and Daeron II. The book is considered to be an excellent treatise of the art of rulership. Ser Kevan Lannister and his nephew Tyrion are amongst its appreciators, as was Prince Oberyn Martell.

Kaeth was the first of three Grand Maesters to die in less than two years, which eventually encouraged the Citadel to elect Pycelle to the post at the surprisingly young age of forty-two.
Lord Commander's Raven

**The Lord Commander's Raven**, also known as **Mormont's Raven**, is a large raven that served as a pet to Jeor Mormont and, after his death, to Jon Snow. The Raven has a well documented liking for corn.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The raven has taken residence in the former chambers of Donal Noye along with Jon Snow. After the arrival of Samwell Tarly the raven attacks him, breaking the skin on Sam's hand and causing him to bleed.
Lyonel Corbray

Lord **Lyonel Corbray** is the Lord of Heart's Home and the head of House Corbray. He is roughly forty years old.

## History

During the Battle of the Trident, Lord Corbray was wounded, and it was Lyyonel that carried his father back to the maesters. His brother, Lyn, picked up the family sword, Lady Forlorn, and led a charge against the Dornishmen, killing Prince Lewyn Martell. When their father died, Lyonel inherited the Corbray lands and titles, but Lyn was granted the family blade. This upset Lyonel, who felt he had been cheated.

Lyonel's first wife bore him one child, who was sickly and died during infancy. Because of this, Lyn has served as his heir for a long time.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lyonel is not one of the Lords Declarant who openly oppose the rule of Petyr Baelish as Lord Protector of the Vale.

Lyonel is married to the sixteen year old daughter of a rich merchant from Gulltown. The match is brokered by Petyr. The wedding is well attended, with Benedar Belmore, Anya Waynwood and Symond Templeton all attending, despite being members of the Lords Declarant. Lyonel's wife is supposedly now pregnant with the heir that he has long hoped for.
Lewys Piper

**Lewys Piper** is a boy of House Piper, and is the younger son of Lord Clement Piper. He resembles his father. Lewys serves as a squire to Ser Jaime Lannister.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lewys is named as a squire to Jaime after his father bends the knee. Although Jaime disapproves of naming horses due to the fact that they will no doubt die in battle, he finds the names that Lewys gives amusing, so he keeps them. Lewys pick berries when they leave King's Landing to go to The Riverlands. Jaime has some and tells Lewys to give some to Ser Ilyn Payne as well. Lewys asks Jaime where he received his bruises. Jaime ies and tells them that they are lovebites, when actually they are picked up from Jaime's night time duels with Ser Ilyn.

Lewys is taunted by Ser Daven Lannister upon arrival at the siege of Riverrun. Whilst Jaime laughs he also requests that his cousin go easy on the boy, suggesting that he has grown to like his squire. Ser Jaime hopes that Lord Clement stays true to his bent knee as he would hate to execute Lewys, who he has grown fond of.
Marla Prester

**Marla Prester** was a member of House Prester and the second wife of Ser Jason Lannister.

## History

Jason was married to Marla quickly after the death of his first wife, Alys Stackspear, to prevent him from fathering any more bastards. She was twice as old as him at the time, but he still fathered six children by her, with the two oldest being Joanna and Stafford Lannister.
Maegelle Targaryen

File:Maegellejo.JPG  Princess **Maegelle Targaryen** was the eighth-born child of KingJaehaerys I Targaryen and Queen Alysanne Targaryen.

Maegelle was given to the Faith at an unknown age, and eventually became a septa. She was known for her compassion, and her gift for healing. Maegelle played a role in the Second Quarrel, which had begun in 92 AC, when her father, King Jaehaerys, chose Maegelle's brother, Prince Baelon, as his heir over Maegelle's niece, Princess Rhaenys. This decision had angered Queen Alysanne, as she felt there was no reason to favor a man over a woman. It was Maegelle who brought the two back together, solving the Quarrel in 94 AC.

Maegelle nursed children afflicted with greyscale, but became afflicted with greyscale herself and died in 96 AC.
Lonely Light

The **Lonely Light** is the smallest of the eight islands that make up the archipelago known as the Iron Islands. It is the seat of House Farwynd of the Lonely Light.

## Location

The Lonely Light lies eight days sail northwest of Great Wyk. There is a small group of theirteen islands clustered around it. It lies deep within the Sunset Sea, and is possibly the westernmost point in the known world. It is surrounded by rookeries of seals and sea lions.
Meereen

**Meereen** is the largest city in Slaver's Bay, located south of the Dothraki Sea. It is currently ruled by House Targaryen.

## Culture

Meereen is made up partially of pyramids, one of which is the Great Pyramid, and the city's architecture is known for its multicoloured bricks. Higher-class citizens sometimes live in pyramids. The city also has fighting pits, meant for spectator-style fights to the death. The largest one is called Daznak's Pit. They are well-known for slave trading, and even using slaves as currency.

## History

In *A Storm of Swords*, Daenerys Targaryen takes the city by force but remains there and rules over its people, marrying Hizdahr zo Loraq.

In *A Dance with Dragons*, a group called Sons of the Harpy band together to overthrow Daenerys , partially due to her ending the slave trade and closing the fighting pits.
Polliver

Polliver was one of Sandor Clegane's servicemen.

## History

### A Clash of Kings

When Arya Stark, Gendry, Hot Pie, and other survivors escape from a raid and head into a town, Polliver is with Sandor when they're captured, and he takes Needle away from Arya.

### A Storm of Swords

Polliver was now under Gregor Clegane's commands and his men came to an inn where Sandor and Arya were. A battle ensued, and Sandor slew Polliver.
Olyvar Frey

**Olyvar Frey** is the eighteenth son of Lord Walder Frey, and the sixth he had with Bethany Rosby. He is the older brother of Roslin Frey. He is described as anxious and passionate.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Olyvar is sent to squire for Robb Stark as part of the deal brokered between Walder and Catelyn Stark. Olyvar is a devoted squire and fights alongside Robb at the Battle of the Whispering Wood.

### A Storm of Swords

After Robb marries Jeyne Westerling and the Freys pull their support from the Young Wolf's cause Olyvar begs to be allowed to stay with Robb, however his family force him to leave with them. Olyvar is not present for the Red Wedding as he is "on duty".
Mycah

**Mycah**, also known as the **Butcher's Boy**, is the son of a butcher.

## Appearance and Character

He is ugly, with a rough face, freckles and red hair.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Mycah is befriended by Arya Stark on the ride south between Winterfell and King's Landing. He sleeps in the meat wagon, and smells as such. He shows her a lizard lion when they pass through The Neck, and intends to search the Ruby Ford for some of Rhaegar Targaryen's lost jewels.

He practices swordfighting with Arya at her own request. They spar with wooden sticks. During one of their sparring sessions they are interrupted by Joffrey I Baratheon and Sansa Stark. Joffrey is slightly drunk on wine, and threatens Mycah. He is distracted by Arya, and then Nymeria attacks him. Mycah runs away during the distraction. Mycah is later found by Sandor Clegane, who runs him down when the boy tries to escape.
Mychel Redfort

Ser **Mychel Redfort** is an anointed knight of House Redfort. He served Ser Lyn Corbray as a squire. He is considered one of the best young swordsmen in the Vale.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Mya Stone tells Catelyn Stark that she intends to marry Mychel when he becomes a knight. Catelyn, however, doubts that a member of House Redfort would marry a bastard.

### A Feast for Crows

Despite Mychel caring for Mya, his father forces him to marry Ysilla Royce, one of the daughters of Lord Yohn Royce, when he becomes a knight.
Ormund Hightower

**Lord Ormund Hightower** was the head of House Hightower and Lord of Oldtown during the start of the Dance of the Dragons. He was killed by Lord Roderick Dustin during the First Battle of Tumbleton.

## History

Ormund claimed to lead The Reach in support of King Aegon II Targaryen, his kinsman, although not all the Lords of the Reach followed him. Ormund was almost defeated at the Battle on the Honeywine when he was surrounded by the forces of Lord Thaddeus Rowan and Tom Flowers on one side and Ser Alan Beesbury, Lord Alan Tarly and Lord Owen Costayne on the other bank of the river. When the battle seemed lost it was his squire, Prince Daeron Targaryen, who arrived on the back of Tessarion and secured a victory for the greens. It was Ormund who knighted Daeron, naming him Ser Daeron the Daring.

He then marched up the Mander, defeating all the black armies that opposed him, before reaching the city of Tumbleton. He engaged the defenders of the town and the Winter Wolves charged his troops. The Northmen fought their way through his men and Lord Roderick killed Ser Bryndon Hightower when he stood between him and his liege lord, although Bryndon did take Roderick's shield arm. Despite these injuries Roderick still managed to defeat and kill Lord Ormund.
Old Nan

**Old Nan** is a caregiver of the Stark children, best known for telling stories.

## Appearance and Personality

Old Nan is described as very old (she is the great-grandmother of Hodor) and appears to have an especially close relationship with Bran Stark. After his injury in A Game of Thrones, she attempts to console him by telling him stories.

## History

### A Game of Thrones

Nan is shown to be the caregiver of the family. Bran and Catelyn Stark reference Nan telling supernatural stories and tales of Westeros. After Bran's injury, Nan tells him of many stories.

### A Feast For Crows

Nan is one of many held at the Dreadfort and is believed to be dead.
Lewys Lydden

Lord **Lewys Lydden** is lord of the Deep Den and head of House Lydden.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Lord Lydden is part of Tywin Lannister's host in the Riverlands. He rides with Ser Kevan Lannister in the center of Tywin's army during the Battle of the Green Fork.

### A Clash of Kings

Lord Lewys was one of the nobles present for the first audience of Joffrey I Baratheon after the Battle of the Blackwater, having presumably ridden for Tywin in that battle too.
Laswell Peake

Ser **Laswell Peake** is an anointed knight in service to the Golden Company. His relationship to House Peake of Starpike is unknown.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Laswell is present for the meeting between Jon Connington and Harry Strickland near Volon Therys. He subsequently pledges his support for Aegon Targaryen before his invasion of Westeros.

Whilst a quarter of the company's force jheads to take Griffin's Roost with Jon, Ser Tristan Rivers heads to Crow's Nest, seat of House Morrigen, and Laswell goes to Rain House, the seat of House Wylde. He succesfully takes Rain House.
Joffrey Lannister

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

## History

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

**The Mander** is the largest river located in The Reach. Members of House Manderly claim the river was named after them.

## Geography

The source of the river is located in the hills near Tumbleton in the northeast of the Reach. It flows southwest past Bitterbridge and goes on to meet the Blueburn near Longtable and the Cockleswent near Cider Hall. The Mander meets another river near Highgarden and continues west, passing north of Brightwater Keep before opening onto a bay of the Sunset Sea to the east of the Shield Islands.

The river is large and slow moving, wide but with snags and sandbars that can make it hard to navigate. Beyond Bitterbridge it gets shallow, muddy and rough, and can only be navigated by small ships.

## History

The location of Highgarden was supposedly decided by Garth the Gardener due to its proximity to the Mander river. Another King of the Reach, King Garth VII Gardener, fortified the Shield Islands and armed their smallfolk to protect the Mander from the raiders of The Iron Islands.

House Manderly once held the castle of Dunstonbury along the banks of the Mander river, but they were driven out by Lord Lorimar Peake. The heads of House Manderly claim the title Lord Marshal of the Mander to the current times.

After House Gardener's male line was extinguished in the Field of Fire the new King of Westeros, King Aegon I Targaryen, granted Highgarden to Lord Harlan Tyrell, titling him as the Lord Paramount of the Mander. The Mander supposedly ran red with blood after the Battle of Stonebridge during the Faith Militant Uprising.

During the First Blackfyre Rebellion, Ser Quentyn Ball slew all of the sons of the Lady of House Penrose at a crossing of the Mander, bar the youngest, whom he spared out of honour for the lady and her ancient house. Lord Quellon Greyjoy was killed in the Battle of the Mander during Robert's Rebellion.
Manfryd Yew

Ser **Manfryd Yew** is a landed knight and the head of House Yew.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

During the Second Siege of Riverrun, Ser Daven Lannister sends Ser Manfryd with Ser Raynard Ruttiger to make sure that no escape is made from Riverrun during the siege.

Ser Brynden Tully escapes the siege by swimming downstream during the night. Ser Jaime Lannister suspects that if Manfryd or Raynard heard anything then they would just assume it was a turtle or a trout.