This Glossary contains spoilers for the books A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords and the short stories The Hedge Knight and The Sworn Sword
Abelar Hightower, Ser:
Knight who competed in
Lord Ashford's tourney.
Acorn Hall:
Seat of the
Smallwoods in the
Riverlands.
Lannister bannerman chosen as commander of the Watch in
King's Landing after the death of
Ser Jacelyn Bywater. Well regarded.
Addam Osgrey:
Youngest son of
Ser Eustace, died a squire in the
Blackfyre Rebellion.
Aegon Blackfyre:
Elder son of
Daemon Blackfyre, twin of
Aemon.
Aegon Frey:
Simple minded man, second son of
Ser Stevron and grandson of
Walder. Known as Jinglebells, murdered by
Catelyn Stark at the
Red Wedding.
Aegon I Targaryen the Conqueror:
The first
Targaryen king of Westeros, rider of
Balerion.
Aegon II Targaryon:
King who fed his
Grand Maester to a
dragon.
Aegon III Targaryen the Unlucky:
King during the death of the last
dragon, some believed he poisoned it due to his fear of dragons, which arose from seeing his mother eaten by one.
Aegon IV Targaryen the Unworthy:
King who legitimised his bastards on his death bed, leading to the
Blackfyre rebellion.
Aegon V Targaryen:
Egg,
Aegon the unlikely. Became king after many relatives died. Served for a time as squire to the
Hedge knight Ser
Duncan the Tall. Father of
Jaehaerys and grandfather of
Aerys. Died the same year
Rhaegar was born, possibly at the same time as Ser Duncan and his heir, Prince Duncan.
Aegon Targaryen:
Son of
Rhaegar, believed killed by
Gregor Clegane in the attack on
King's Landing.
Aelinor, Queen:
Wife of
Aerys.
Aemon Blackfyre:
Younger son of
Daemon Blackfyre, twin of
Aegon.
Aemon Costayne:
One of the singers at the wedding of
Joffrey and
Margaery.
Aemon Rivers, Ser:
Son of
Walder Rivers.
Aemon Targaryen:
Maester on the Wall. Son of
Maekar, he was offered the crown but declined, believing himself better suited to service than to lead. Old and blind.
Aemon Targaryen:
The Dragonknight. One of the great knights of history, a Lord Commander of the
Kingsguard and rumoured lover of Queen
Naerys.
Aenys Frey:
Third son of
Walder Frey by his first wife, One of the men captured by
Vargo Hoat and freed by
Arya.
Aerion Targaryen:
Aerion the Monstrous. Mad, eldest son of
Maekar and brother of
Aegon. Killed after consuming
wildfire in the belief it would transform him into a
dragon.
Aeron Greyjoy:
Damphair. Brother of
Balon, once a warrior, now a priest of the
Drowned God.
Aerys I Targaryen:
Weak and studious
Targaryen became king when
Daeron II died a year after
Ashford Tourney. Had no offspring.
Aerys II Targaryen:
The Mad King. His killing of
Brandon and
Rickard Stark, along with
Rhaegar's apparent abduction of
Lyanna and his call for
Ned and
Robert Baratheon precipitated the revolution. Killed by
Jaime Lannister, then of the
Kingsguard to prevent him from destroying the city.
Aethan:
A
Nightswatchman, who
Chett planned to kill.
Aethelmure:
A historical
Grand Maester.
Age of Heroes:
Period of ancient history, full of legends to which many of the great families claim descent.
Aggar:
Ironman present when
Theon murdered boys in order to claim to have killed
Bran and
Rickon, later killed by him.
Aggo:
Member of
Dany's
Khas, later bloodrider to her after she raised the
dragons.
Alan of Rosby:
Nightswatchman who surivived the
fist, where he was given three of the
Dragonglass arrowheads.
Alayaya:
Daughter of
Chataya and whore who acted as decoy for
Shae and was taken and whipped by
Cersei and
Tywin.
Alayne Baelish:
Mother of
Petyr.
Albar Royce, Ser:
Heir to
Nestor Royce and a knight of the
Vale, present in the
Eyrie during
Tyrion's trial.
Albett:
Friend of
Jon's, passed into the
builders.
Alebelly:
Winterfell man, killed when the
Ironmen attacked.
Aleric of Eysen:
One of the singers at the wedding of
Joffrey and
Margaery.
Alerie Tyrell:
Mace's wife, formerlly a
Hightower.
Alesander Frey:
A singer, grandson of
Walder Frey and sister of
Alyx, not present at the
Red Wedding.
Alesander Staedman, Lord:
The Pennylover. Man with
Stannis who swore to
Joffrey after the
Battle of the Blackwater
Alester Florent:
Hand of king
Stannis and worshiper of
Rh'llor, executed for attempting to make peace with the
Lannisters. Seat
Brightwater Keep.
Alfyn Crowkiller:
A notorious
wildling, slain by
Qhorin on his way to join with
Mormont.
Alia of Braavos:
A famed singer.
Alisser Thorne, Ser:
Mean spirited
knight in charge of training new recruits for the
watch. Sent away to
King's Landing by
Jeor Mormont to get him away from
Jon. Sent to the
Wall by
Tywin from King's Landing with
Jaremy Ryker.
Alla Tyrell:
A cousin of
Margaery and one of her attendants.
Allar Deem:
Gold Cloak recommended by
Janos Slynt for the position of commander, but sent to the
Wall by
Tyrion, with the advice that it might be nice if he didn't make it alive because of his willingness to kill babies.
Allard Seaworth:
Son of
Davos. Lost in the attack on
Kings Landing.
Allyria Dayne:
Edric's aunt.
Allyrion:
Dornish noble house, seat
Godsgrace, banner a gold hand in the middle of a pie with red and black slices.
Alice Graceford, Lady:
Noble with the
Tyrell retinue in
Kings Landing.
Alyn:
Guardsman promoted to captain of
Ned's personal guards after the death of
Jory. Sent with
Beric and killed.
Alyn Ambrose:
Squire promised to
Elinor.
Alyn Connington:
The Pale Griffin. A Lord Commander of the
Kingsguard.
Alyn Stackspear, Ser:
A man at
Harrenhal with
Tywin.
Alys Karstark:
Daughter of
Rickard.
Alysanne Bulwer, Lady
Noble of eight years with the
Tyrell retinue in
Kings Landing.
Alysanne Osgrey:
Daughter of
Eustace Osgrey, died of the
Summer Sickness.
Alysanne Targaryen:
Wife of King
Jaehaerys I, convinced him to abolish first night.
Alyss Arryn:
Ancient Queen of the
Vale.
Alyx Frey:
One of
Walder Frey's granddaughters that were presented to
Robb before the
Red Wedding, at which she sat next to him.
Amabel:
A woman in
Harrenhal.
Amerei Frey:
Ami. Daughter of
Merrett. One of
Walder Frey's granddaughters that were presented to
Robb before the
Red Wedding. Daughter of
Merrett, formerly married to
Ser Pate of Sevenstreams.
Amory Lorch, Ser:
Brutal
knight in the service of
Tywin Lannister responsible for the bloody killing of Princess
Rhaenys. Killed by a bear at
Harrenhal under the orders of
Vargo Hoat. Banner a manticore
Andahar:
A king of legend, with a two headed horse stabled with
Lord Roote, whatever that means.
Andal:
One of the races of the seven kingdoms.
Andar Royce, Ser:
Older brother of
Robar who fought in the
Hand's Tourney and was unhorsed by
Jaime.
Andrew Estermont, Ser:
Cousin of
Stannis who stayed with him after the
Blackwater. He went with
Edric when
Davos sent him away.
Andrey Charlton, Ser:
One of the people killed by the
Lannisters during the
War.
Andrik the Unsmiling:
Man in service to Lord
Drumm.
Androw Ashford:
One of lord
Ashford's sons, competed at his tourney
Anguy:
Archer who won the archery contest at the tourney held to honour
Ned being named
Hand. Later a member of the
Brotherhood without banners.
Arbor
Island in the south of the
Reach, famed for its wines, seat of the
Redwynes.
Ardrian Celtigar:
Lord who swore to
Joffrey after the
Battle of the Blackwater.
Arlan of Pennytree, Ser:
Hedge knight of no great reputation who took
Duncan on as his squire.
Aron Santagar, Ser:
Robert's master at arms, killed during rioting after
Myrcella left for
Dorne
Arron:
A man in training with the
Nightswatch who helped defend when
Mance attacked.
Arron Qorgyle, Ser:
A member of
Oberyn's retinue, who helped him prepare for his fight with
Gregor.
Arryk, Ser:
Member of the
Kingsguard during the war known as the dance of the dragons when
Targaryen killed Targaryen. Slain by his brother
Ser Erryk.
Arryk:
Tyrell guardsman in
Kings Landing.
Arryn:
Name of the lords of the
Vale, they were previously kings. The line has fallen on hard times. Banner a Moon and Falcon, white on a sky high field, words "As high as honour".
Arryn, Lord:
Lord on the loyalist side in the
Blackfyre rebellion.
Arrys Oakheart, Ser:
Member of the
Kingsguard sent with
Myrcella to
Dorne. Less brutal and mindlessly obedient than many of the others.
Arwyn Frey:
One of
Walder Frey's daughters by his seventh wife that were presented to
Robb before the
Red Wedding.
Arson Ironaxe:
A
wildling who was trapped beneath the
Wall as he tried to tunnel through.
Arthur Dayne, Ser:
Brother of
Ashara and member of
Aerys'
Kingsguard. Known as the Sword of the Morning. Knighted
Jaime and slain by
Ned and
Howland Reed whilst guarding
Lyanna.
Artos Stark the Implaccable
Brother of
Lord Willam.
Arwyn Oakheart:
Southern Lady with
Renly.
Arya Stark:
Youngest of
Ned and
Catelyns's daughters and the wilder of the two. Escaped
King's Landing when Ned was executed and made her way north having various adventures and killing several people. Eventually gained passage to
Braavos with a coin given to her by
Jaqen.
Arymidon:
Author of
Engines of war.
Asha Greyjoy:
Elder sister of
Theon. After mocking him and inducing incestous thoughts, offered to rescue him from
Winterfell but left him there when he insisted on staying.
Ashara Dayne:
Sister of
Ser Arthur Dayne, rumoured to have been in love with
Eddard Stark, Supposedly threw herself to her death when Ned returned the family sword.
Ashemark:
Seat of the
Marbrands in the Westlands.
Ashford:
Keep on the Cockleswent in the
Reach.
Ashford, Lord:
Southern noble whose
tourney attracted many knights and had significant repurcutions.
Asshai:
City associated with magic.
Astapor::
Red brick city in slavers bay on the Worm River conquered by
Dany from where she obtained her army of
Unsullied.
Aubrey Ambrose:
One of the great knights who fought on the
Blackfyre side in the
rebellion.
Aurane:
The bastard of Driftsmark. Man with
Stannis and swore to
Joffrey after the
Battle of the Blackwater
Axell Florent:
Castellen of
Dragonstone and follower of
Stannis and keen for power. A supporter of
Melisandre and something of an enemy of
Davos.
Azor Ahai:
Legendary hero and wielder of
Lightbringer, prophecied to be reborn in a storm.
Bael the Bard:
Historical
wildling who according to the tale, fathered a bastard on the
Starks.
Baelor Hightower:
Son and heir of
Leyton Hightower, once a suitor of
Elia.
Baelor Targaryen:
Baelor Breakspear. Renowned warrior and eldest
Hand and son of
Daeron Targaryen, killed in a
Trial of Seven fighting alongside
Duncan the Tall.
Baelor I Targaryen:
Baelor the Blessed.
Targaryen prince and
septon who acted as
hand before becomming king and starved to death fasting.
Balerion:
The Black Dread. One of the
dragons used to conquer Westeros. Died two hundred years old, during the reign of
Jaehaerys I.
Balerion:
Princess
Rhaenys's kitten, later a Tom cat in the
Red Keep.
Ballabar, Maester:
A
Maester who came to
King's Landing with the
Redwynes.
Balon Greyjoy:
Lord of the
Iron Isles, proclaimed himself king a few years after
Robert's rebellion and again after Robert's death.
Balon Swann, Ser:
Knight sent to fight with
Joffrey during the war of the five kings while his brother was supporting
Renly and later
Stannis. Chosen for the
Kingsguard.
Bandy:
Joseth's daughter.
Banefort, Lord:
Lannister bannerman captured by
Robb.
Bannen:
A
Nightswatchman, from
White Harbour who
Chett planned to kill. Survived the
Fist but succumbed to his infected wounds at
Craster's.
Bar Emmon:
Noble house sworn to
Dragonstone, seat
Sharp point, banner a white seal or perhaps a swordfish.
Baratheon:
Youngest of the great houses and rulers of the
Stormlands, created after
Aegon the first conquered Westeros, supposedly from one of his bastard sons. Banner a crowned stag on a golden field, words "Ours is the fury"
Barra:
One of
Roberts bastards. Murdered as a babe by
Allar Deem on
Cersei's orders.
Barre, Septon:
Septon on
Dragonstone.
Barristan Selmy:
Barristan the Bold. Sixty year old onetime Lord Commander of the
Kingsguard, raised to the position after being one of only two to survive and be pardoned after
Robert's rebellion. Disguarded by
Joffrey to make way for
Sandor Clegane at the suggestion of
Varys, he squired for
Belwas before revealing himself and pledging to
Dany. Knighted by King
Aegon and joined the Kingsguard shortly after his death.
Barth, Septon:
Hand to
Jaehaerys I for 40 succsesful years.
Barth Stark, Lord:
Lord in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Bartha:
Brewers wife who was
Theon's first and was killed by
Gelmarr.
Bass:
Kennelmaster at
Castle Black.
Bastard of Bracken:
One of the people killed by the
Lannisters during the
War.
Bastard of Harrenhal:
Man overthrown by
Ser Arlan in a tourney many years before
Ashford.
Battle of the Blackwater:
Battle outside of
Kings Landing where
Stannis's host was smashed.
Bear Island:
Home of the
Mormonts.
Beardless Dick:
A member of the
Brotherhood without Banners.
Becca:
One time lover of
Robert's.
Becca the Baker:
One of the people killed by the
Lannisters during the
War.
Beck, Goodman:
One of the people killed by the
Lannisters during the
War.
Belgrave, Lord:
Lord commanded to was a beggar's feet by
Baelor the Blessed.
Belis:
A
Pyromancer with
Aerys, slain by
Jaime to save
Kings Landing.
Bella:
Baseborn daughter of
Robert, now a teenage whore.
Belmore:
A noble family in the
Vale.
Belwas:
Former slave from the fighting pits of
Yunkai, sent as a protector to
Dany by
Illyrio. Lets opponents cut him before he kills them.
Ben Blackthumb:
A smith in
Harrenhal, master of the armory.
Benfred Tallhart:
Son of
Helman Tallhart, drowned by
Aeron.
Benfrey Frey, Ser:
One of
Roslin's full brothers.
Benjen Stark:
Younger brother of
Ned, he joined the
Nightswatch where he rose to the position of first
ranger, before going missing.
Benjen Stark, King:
Benjen the Sweet. King in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Bennis, Ser:
Knight met by
Duncan in the employ of
Ser Eustace.
Benjen Stark, King:
Benjen the Bitter. King in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Bennis, Ser:
Knight met by
Duncan in the employ of
Ser Eustace.
Beren Tallhart:
Helman's youngest son.
Beric Dondarion, Ser:
Southern lord, distinguished in tourney who was sent after
Gregor Clegane by
Ned. Killed by him, he was resurrected by
Thoros, a feat which has occurred multiple times, with some memory loss.
Bessa:
Woman murdered by
Chett when she refused to open her legs for him, resulting in him being sent to the
Wall.
Beth Cassel:
Ser
Rodrick's daughter. Left at
Winterfell,
Theon threatened to hang her, but is now most likely a
Bolton prisoner at the
Dreadfort.
Bethany Fairfingers:
One of the singers at the wedding of
Joffrey and
Margaery.
Bethany Rosby:
Walder Frey's sixth wife and mother of
Roslin.
Bethany Redwyne:
Once promised to
Brynden Tully, but since wed to lord
Rowan.
Big Belly Ben:
A member of the
Kingswood Brotherhood.
Big Boil:
A
wildling with a boil who went south of the
Wall with
Jon and was wounded when they attacked.
Big Rob:
One of
Ser Eustace's smallfolk, somewhat simpleminded.
Biter:
Name given by
Jaqen to sharp toothed fellow prisoner saved with him by
Arya, on account of his like of biting and his inability to speak or write. Later a member of the
Brave companions.
Bittersteel:
One of
Aegon IV's bastards, legitimised on Aegon's death he supported
Daemon Blackfyre in the
rebellion and fled to the
free cities when it failed, where he formed the Golden company.
Black Bernarr:
Man of the
Nightswatch that broke his ankle in the flight from the
Others.
Black Ears:
One of the
clans of the
Mountains of the Moon. They take an ear from a defeated enemy, but let them live when they can.
Black Jack Bulwer:
A man of the
Nightswatch who helped defend when
Mance attacked.
Black Lorren:
A man
Iron Isles who went with
Theon to
Winterfell. One of the men to stay with Theon to the end.
Blackfyre Rebellion:
Rebellion following the death of
Aegon IV in which many of his legitimised bastards warred against his trueborn sons and his other bastards. It split the realm in two and the repercussions were felt for over 50 years until
Barristan the Bold slew the last of the pretenders.
Blackfyre:
One of the
Valyrian swords of the
Targaryen's and the name taken by the bastard
Daemon and his decendants after he was legitimised as his father had given him the sword. Recovered by
Bloodraven after the
Blackfyre rebellion and since lost.
Blacktyde:
One of the
Iron Isles and a noble family that lives there.
Blackmont:
Dornish noble house, seat
Blackmont, banner a vulture grasping a baby
Blackmont:
Seat of the
Blackmonts in
Dorne.
Blackshield:
The Bastard of the Uplands. A knight defeated at a tourney in
Oldtown by
Barristan.
Blackwood:
Noble family in the
Riverlands with a long standing enmity to the
Brackens. One of the few Southron houses to worship the
Old Gods. Home,
Raventree Hold, banner Tree and Ravens.
Blane:
A
Nightswatchman from the
Shadow Tower, who
Chett planned to kill
Blind Sybassion:
A man on
Qarth, possibly a warlock who, according to his servants, regained his sight while
Dany was in town.
Bloodraven:
One eyed and one of
Aegon IV's bastards, legitimised on Aegon's death he supported
Daeron during the
Blackfyre rebellion, slaying
Daemon and his sons. Later proclaimed
Hand. Considered a sorceror by many, his real name was Byndon Rivers and he wielded the
Valyrian sword
Darksister.
Bloodrider:
Dothraki term for men who serve as companions and defenders to a
khal and a sworn to end their lives when he does.
Bluetooth:
A man of
Pyke.
Bodger:
A
wildling who went south of the
Wall with
Jon.
Bolton:
Noble house of the
North, they were kings before the north was united under the
Starks, supposedly a thousand years before. Seat
The Dreadfort, sign is a flayed man.
Bonifer Hasty, Ser:
Ser Bonifer the good. Knight who fought for
Stannis and swore to
Joffrey after the
Battle of the Blackwater.
Boros Blount, Ser:
Knight of the
Kingsguard, dismissed by
Cersei for cowardice in yielding
Tommen to
Jacelyn Bywater and later reinstated by
Tywin.
Botley:
Nobles in the
Iron Isles, seat
Lordsport.
Bowen Marsh:
Lord Steward of the
Nightswatch. Although he supported
Janos Slynt for the title of Lord Commander, he offered his service to
Jon after Jon was chosen.
Boy:
An orphan boy, taken on by
Sharna.
Braavos:
One of the
Free cities.
Bracken:
Noble house in the
Riverlands with a long standing enmity to the
Blackwoods. Swore to
Joffrey and were induced to attack the Blackwoods. Seat
Stone Hedge, banner a red stallion
Bran Stark:
Son of
Ned and
Catelyn, crippled after being thrown from a high wall by
Jaime Lannister after he saw him with
Cersei. Gifted with the
greensight because of this.
Brandon Stark:
Ned Stark's elder brother. Rode into
King's Landing demanding
Rhaegar when
Lyanna was taken. Strangled to death struggling to free himself when
Aerys cooked
Rickard alive.
Brandon Stark:
Lord in the days of
Bael the Bard.
Brandon Stark, Lord:
Lord in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Brandon Stark, the Bad:
King in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Brandon the Builder:
Legendary figure from the
Age of Heroes, credited with building both
Winterfell and the
Wall.
Brandon:
Brandon the Burner. King in the
North hundreds of years in the past who burnt his father's ships after he was lost.
Brandon:
Brandon the Shipbuilder, King in the
North who sailed west across the sunset sea and was never seen again. Father of
Brandon the Burner.
Brella:
A woman, formerly in the employ of
Renly, taken on by
Tyrion for her discretion.
Brennett, Maester:
The
Maester at the
Twins.
Brax:
House sworn to
Casterly Rock, seat
Hornvale, banner a purple unicorn.
Brave Companions:
Sellsword company, made up of murderers, thieves and rapists brought to Westeros by
Tywin Lannister. Their leader,
Vargo Hoat turned sides when offered a better deal by
Roose Bolton. Known as the bloody mummers.
Brienne:
Southern Lady who took up the sword. Was in love with
Renly and present at his death, swearing to avenge him. Offered herself in service to
Catelyn and went with
Jaime to
King's Landing. Left there to look for
Sansa.
Brightroar:
Valyrian sword of the
Lannisters, long since lost by
Tommen the second.
Brightwater Keep:
Seat of the
Florents in the
Reach.
Bronn, Ser:
Sellsword encountered by
Tyrion on the way to the
Eyrie. knighted following the attack on
King's Landing, is intending to marry
Lollys and work his way to the nobility.
Brotherhood without banners:
Name given to outlaw company led by
Beric Dondarion that persisted in trying to enforce justice ordered by
Ned, even after he and
Robert were dead.
Brown Ben Plumm:
Captain of the
Second Sons, a sellsword company that pledged allegiance to
Dany.
Brown Bennar:
Nightswatchman who died in the attack on the
fist.
Bryan Fossoway, Ser:
Knight with
Stannis of the red apple
Fossoways. Slain by
Lothar Brune.
Bryce Caron, Lord:
Knight at the
Hand's Tourney, later of
Renly's Rainbow guard, whre he was known as Bryce the Orange later alligned with
Stannis.
Bryen:
One of
Petyr's small folk, named captain of his guard.
Brynden Tully, Ser:
The Blackfish. Brother of
Hoster Tully. After refusing to marry, took up service in the
Eyrie before returning with
Catelyn at the start of the war. Left in
Riverrun during the
red wedding.
Builder:
Members of the
Nightswatch responsible for the maintainance of the
Wall and the garissons along it.
Burley:
A house sworn to
Robb.
Burned Men:
One of the
Clans of the
Mountains of the Moon, clansmen burn a part of themselves on attaining manhood status.
Burton Crakehall:
Lannister bannerman who slew
Beric but was later killed by him.
Butterbumps:
Fat, but surprisingly agile
Tyrell fool.
Butterwell:
Hand to
Daeron, renowned for his wit but dismissed for incompetance.
Buu:
Man of
Kings Landing.
Byam, Ser:
Nightswatchman who surivived the
fist but was later succumbed to his injuries at
Craster's.
Byan Votyris:
Merchant Captain from
Norvos, present at the first attempt on
Dany's life.
(Black) Byron Flowers:
One of the great knights who fought on the
Blackfyre side in the
rebellion.
Cadwyll:
One of the
Ironborn who took
Winterfell with
Theon.
Cadwyn, Ser:
One of
Ser Amory's men.
Cafferon:
Noble house, banner a fawn.
Cafferon, Lord:
A lord captured by
Robert who changed his allegiance and was slain in the war, by
Randyll Tarly.
Calor:
Father of
Crawn.
Calon:
Cayne's son.
Caron:
Southern noble family, destroyed in the
war. Banner field of nightingales, seat possibly Nightsong.
Carrellen Smallwood:
Daughter of
Lady Smallwood, sent to
Oldtown for safety at the start of the
war.
Cass:
A woman at the
Peach.
Cassana Baratheon:
Mother of
Stannis and his brothers, born an
Estermont.
Casterly Rock:
Seat of House
Lannister on the west coast.
Castermere:
Seat of the
Reynes on the west coast.
Castle Black:
One of the three manned watch castles along the
Wall and home of the lord Commander and first
ranger.
Caswell, Lord:
Lord, present in
coldmoat when Duncan visited. Banner a centaur.
Caswell, Lord:
Lord who swore to
Renly and loaned him his castle during
Catelyn's visit.
Catelyn Stark:
Married
Ned after his elder brother
Brandon, to whom she was promised was killed by
Aerys. Killed during the
red wedding and dragged out of the river by
Nymeria. Resurrected by
Thoros of Myr.
Cayne:
Winterfell man who went south with
Ned. Killed after
Robert's death by
Sandor Clegane.
Cedrik Storm:
The Bastard of Bronzegate. A man defeated by
Ser Barristan.
Cellador, Septon:
Drunken
septon on the
Wall and a supporter of
Janos Slynt.
Celtigar:
House sworn to
Dragonstone, seat
Claw Isle, banner Red Crabs.
Cerrick:
Maesterin the employ of
Lady Webber.
Cersei:
Married to
Robert Baratheon, she had three children by her brother
Jaime. Resents being born a woman and has a deep seated hatred and fear of
Tyrion, who she blames for the death of her mother.
Cersei Frey:
Daughter of
Raymund and one of
Walder Frey's granddaughters that were presented to
Robb before the
Red Wedding. Mother a Beesbury.
Cerwyn:
Northern house, Seat Castle Cerwyn, banner a battle axe.
Chataya:
Whore from the Summer Isles and owner of a whorehouse who believes that sex is a form of worship. Used as a decoy by
Tyrion when he visited
Shae.
Chayle, Septon:
Septon at
Winterfell brought there for
Catelyn, he was killed by
Theon as an offering to the
Drowned God.
Chella:
Black Ears
Clanswoman met by
Tyrion, daughter of Cheyk.
Chelsted:
Hand to
Aerys, burned alive for standing up to him.
Chestnut:
Duncan's horse.
Chett:
Nightwatchsman, sent to the wall for the rape of
Bessa relieved of his position with
Aemon by the arrival of the much more suitable
Sam, was one of the main instigators in the plot to kill
Lord Mormont and flee. Killed and
wightified beyond the Wall.
Cheyk:
Parent of
Chella.
Chestnut:
Horse belonging to
Duncan.
Chiggen:
Sellsword and companion of
Bronn killed in the
Vale by the
Clansmen.
Children of the Forest:
Beings who inhabited Westeros before the arrival of men, they have since disappeared but are claimed by some to still live north of the
Wall.
Chyswick:
One of
Gregor's men, killed by
Jaqen under instruction from
Arya.
Chyttering, Lord:
A man sworn to
Stannis who died on the
Blackwater.
Citadel, the:
Place in
Oldtown where the
Maesters learn their trade.
Clansmen:
Various groupings in the
Mountains of the Moon in the
Vale of Arryn, including the Stone Crows, Black Ears, Moon Brothers and the
Burned Men. Consider anything and anyone there to be their property. Previously poorly armed, they now posess good weapons thanks to
Tyrion Lannister.
Claw Isle:
Island seat of the
Celtigars.
Clegane:
House sworn to
Casterly Rock, banner three black dogs.
Cleon:
A butcher who named himself king of
Astapor after
Dany left and soon set to making new
unsullied.
Cleos Frey:
Son of
Emmon Frey and nephew of
Tywin Lannister used as an envoy by
Robb and
Tyrion and killed escorting
Jaime back to
Kings'
Landing.
Cley Cerwyn:
Friend of
Robb's killed by
Ramsey Bolton's men while trying to liberate
Winterfell from the
Iron men.
Cleyton Caswell:
One of
Rohanne Weber's suitors.
Clifford Conklyn, Ser:
Landed knight with a claim to Leafy lake of the
Webers'.
Clubfoot Karl:
Nightswatchman who was part of
Chett's plot to kill
Mormont.
Clydas:
Half blind steward in the
Nightswatch.
Cohollo:
One of
Drogo's
Bloodriders. Killed by
Aggo.
Coldhands:
Elk riding man with many ravens met by
Sam north of the
Wall, with cold black hands.
Coldmoat:
Castle raised by
Perwyn Osgrey and later taken by the
Webbers.
Coleman, Maester:
Maester in service to
Jon Arryn.
Colen of the Greenpools, Ser:
Knight sworn to
Renly.
Collio Quaynis:
A
Tyroshi at the wedding of
Joffrey and
Margaery.
Conn:
Son of
Corrat,
Clansman of the
Stone Crows in the
Vale met by
Tyrion on his way out, slain fighting.
Conwy:
Nightwatchman who travels the land looking for new recruits.
Corbray:
Noble family in the
Vale.
Corrat:
Father of
Conn.
Cortnay Penrose:
Castellen at
Storms End, refused to yield
Edric Storm to
Stannis and was killed by
Melisandre's magic.
Cotter Pyke:
Commander of the
Nightswatch garrison at
Eastwatch. Bastard born, illiterate and from the
Iron Isles, he tried and failed for the job of lord Commander. Does not like
Ser Denys".
Crag, the:
Home of the
Westerlings on the west coast.
Crakehall:
Noble family sworn to
Casterly Rock, Seat Crakehall, banner a brindled boar.
Crakehall, Lord:
Lannister bannerman who was killed at
Oxcross.
Crane:
Southern family that swore to
Renly, banner a crane.
Craster:
Wildling who owed no allegiance to
Mance Rayder and has some sympathies with the watch. Wed his own daughters and apparently gave his sons to the
others, he was killed by watchmen at the same time as
Lord Mormont.
Craven:
A horse.
Crawn:
Son of
Calor. A
Moon Brother with
Tyrion.
Cregan Stark:
Fought
Aemon the Dragonknight and was judged a great swordsman.
Cressen, Maester:
Maester serving
Stannis, killed while drinking poison he meant to kill
Melisandre with.
Cuger:
Man in training on the
Wall, not a friend of
Jon's.
Cutjack:
Stonemason who headed to the
Wall with
Yoren and
Arya.
Cuy:
A southern house that swore to
Renly.
Daario Naharis:
Tyroshi sellsword and commander of one of the companies taken on by
Dany.
Dacey Mormont:
Daughter of
Maege and companion of
Robb, slain at the
red wedding by
Ser Ryman while acting as one of his protectors.
Daella Targaryen:
One of
Aegon's sisters.
Daemon Blackfyre:
One of
Aegon IV's bastards, legitimised on Aegon's death. He was given
Blackfyre, the greatest of the
Targaryen Valyrian swords and felt he should be king, leading to the
Blackfyre rebellion.
Daemon Sand, Ser:
The Bastard of Godsgrace. One of
Oberyn's retinue when he came to
Kings Landing.
Daenerys Targaryen:
Daughter of
Aerys Targaryen, born months after his death. Wed to
Khal Drogo, she used his death to bring life to
dragon eggs given to her by
Illyrio.
Daeron Targaryen I, King:
King who conquered
Dorne, lost it again and was dead by 18.
Daeron Targaryen II, King:
King who brought
Dorne into the realm by marrying
Myriah of Dorne and fathered four children,
Baelor,
Aerys,
Maekar, which would have put the
Targaryen dynasty in good shape, but for mishaps and madness. Died in the
Spring sickness.
Daeron Targaryen:
Elder brother of
Aegon, inflicted with prophetic visions and more interested in drink than glory. Died of a pox.
Daeryssa Targaryen:
Princess rescued from the giants by
Serywn of the mirror shield.
Dacks:
A man in the
Vale while
Ned and
Robert were fostered there.
Dagmer Cleftjaw:
Ironman who survived an axing, set to reaving by
Theon so as to aid him take
Winterfell.
Dagon Greyjoy:
Lord in the
Iron Islands during the time of
Aerys I.
Dagos Manwoody, Lord:
One of
Oberyn's retinue when he came to
Kings Landing.
Dalhbridge, squire:
Nightwatchman, once a squire to a king, slain beyond the
Wall tracking
wildings with
Qhorin.
Dake:
Osgrey man killed by
Rohanne Webber for his persistant poaching.
Dale Seaworth:
Son of
Davos and captain of
wraith.
Dalla:
Mother of
Mance's child, died in childbirth during the attack on the
Wall.
Dalla:
Woman in
Dragonstone.
Dalt:
Dornish noble house, seat
Lemonwood, banner lemons.
Damon Lannister, Lord:
The Grey Lion. Noble overthrown by
Ser Arlan in a tourney many years before
Ashford.
Damon Vypern, Ser:
Son of
Lythene Frey, present at the
Red Wedding.
Dancer:
A horse, trained so that
Bran could ride him.
Dancy:
One of
Chataya's whores.
Danny Flint:
Raped and murdered at the
Nightfort.
Danwell Frey, Ser:
One of
Walder Frey's sons from his third wife, rode in the
Hand's Tourney, where he was unhorsed by a
Hedge knight. Present in
Harrenhal with
Roose.
Dancy:
One of
Chataya's whores.
Dareon:
Singer with the
Nightswatch. One of
Jon's friends, sent to Eastwatch.
Darksister:
One of the
Targaryen Valyrian swords, wielded by
Aemon the Dragonknight and
Bittersteel, now lost.
Darren Stark:
King in the
North who alledgedly fought
giants.
Darry:
Noble house in the
Riverlands that was obliterated in the
war of the five kings. Banner a plowman.
Daryn Hornwood, Lord:
Noble sworn to
Winterfell who responded when
Robb called the banners. Killed in an attack on
Tywin.
Davos Seaworth, Ser:
Former smuggler, knighted by
Stannis for his help during
Robert's rebellion and later named as
Hand. Banner black ship with an onion on its sails on a pale grey field.
Dawn:
Ancient sword of the
Dayne's, alledgedly forged from the heart of a fallen comet.
Dayne:
Dornish noble family, the members ofthen have a
Targaryen like colouring to their eyes.
Deaf Dick Follard:
Man of the
Nightswatch, killed when the
wildlings attacked from the south.
Deep Den:
Seat of the
Lyddens.
Deepwood Motte:
Home of the
Glovers.
Delena Florent:
Mother of
Edric and niece of
Ser Alester.
Del:
A horse faced
wildling who went south of the
Wall with
Jon
Delp:
A guardsman in
Riverrun. Slain by the
Karstarks.
Demon of Darry, the:
One time Lord Commander of the
Kingsguard.
Dennet:
One of the
Brotherhood without Banners.
Denys Arryn:
Man slain at
Stoney Sept by
Jon Connington.
Denys Mallister, Ser:
Nightwatchman and commander of the
Shadow Tower, failed three times in bids to become lord Commander.
Deremond, Lord:
Hero of the song of the Bloody Meadow.
Dermot of the Rainwood, Ser:
Knight who fought for
Stannis and swore to
Joffrey after the
Battle of the Blackwater.
Desmond:
Winterfell man who went south with
Ned. Killed after
Robert's death.
Desmond Grell, Ser:
Master of Arms at
Riverrun.
Devan Lannister:
Son of
Ser Stafford who reformed his smashed host. Betrothed to a
Frey as part of the price of the
Red Wedding.
Devan Seaworth:
Son of
Davos and squire to King
Stannis.
Deziel Dalt, Ser:
One of
Oberyn's retinue when he came to
Kings Landing.
Dickon Manwoody:
One of
Oberyn's retinue when he came to
Kings Landing, son of
Myles.
Dickon Tarly:
Sam's younger brother and heir to
Hornhill.
Direwolf:
Emblem of the
Starks, they are larger than normal wolves and prior to the pups being found by
Robb and
Jon, had not been seen south of the
Wall in many years.
Dirk:
Nightswatchman who was part of
Chett's plot to kill
Mormont, named for his favourite weapon, survived the
Fist.
Dobber:
Man who headed to the
Wall with
Yoren and
Arya.
Dolf:
Clansman, father of
Shagga and son of
Holger.
Dolorous Edd (Eddison) Tollet:
Member of the
Nightswatch known for his pessimistic outlook and ability to see the worst in everything.
Domeric Bolton:
Deceased son of
Roose Bolton.
Donal Noye:
Blacksmith at the
Wall. One armed, he was in the service of the
Baratheons before he joined the
Nightswatch. Killed defending the Wall from
wildlings.
Dondarion:
Noble house from
Dorne, banner purple lightening.
Donnel of Duskendale, Ser:
One of the
Kingsguard in the time of
Daeron, fought in the
Trial of Seven against
Duncan at the
Ashford Tourney.
Donnel Haigh, Ser:
Brother of
Ser Harys, present at the
Red Wedding.
(Sweet) Donnel Hill:
Nightwatchman, squire to
Ser Mallador Locke who was part of
Chett's plot to kill
Mormont and survived the attack of the others and made it back to defend the Wall.
Donnel Swann, Ser:
Older son of
Gulian Swann who first pledged to
Renly then to
Stannis before being captured and pledging to
Joffrey.
Donnel Waynwood, Ser:
Young knight in the
Eyrie.
Donella Hornwood:
Wife of Lord
Hornwood and mother of
Daryn. Born a
Manderly she was forcibly wed to
Ramsey Snow who then walled her up to die.
Donnis:
Armsman in
Winterfell.
Donnor Stark, Lord:
Lord in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Dontos Hollard, (ex) Ser:
Knight, known as the Red, who shamed himself on
Joffrey's birthday and was ordered to be a court fool. Paid by
Petyr to help
Sansa escape, he was killed on his orders by
Lothar Brune.
Doran Nymeros Martell:
Prince of
Dorne. Elder brother of
Oberyn. Cautious and gouty.
Doreah:
Lysene bed slave given to
Dany to teach her how to pleasure men. Died of sickness.
Dormund:
One of
Tormund's sons.
Dorne:
One of the seven kingdoms of Westeros, it was brought into the realm by the marriage of
Daeron and since then has provided other royal wives.
Dornish Dilly:
A man of the
Nightswatch, aided in the defence when the
wildlings attacked from the south.
Dosh khaleen:
The crones of
Vaes Dothrak.
Dothraki:
Warlike nomadic horse people.
Draconys:
In high Valyrian, "Dragonfire".
Dragon:
Flying fire breathing beast associated with the
Targaryen's. All had died out and several attempts to bring them back had ended badly until until
Dany brought them to life, hatching eggs given to her by
Illyrio using the deaths of
Drogo and
Mirri Maz Duur.
Dragonglass:
Obsidian, it is lethal to the
Others.
Dragonstone:
Ancient island seat of the
Targaryens. Was once the most westernmost outpost of
Valyria. Held by
Stannis Baratheon since
Robert's rebellion, partly to recognise him as heir before
Joffrey's birth, partly to slight him.
Dreadfort:
Home of the
Boltons.
Drennan:
A man
Iron Isles who went to
Winterfell with
Theon. He raped
Palla and was later killed by
Osha.
Driftmark:
Island seat of the
Velaryons in Blackwater bay.
Drogo:
Khal of a huge number of
Dothraki. Married to
Dany, he died after a wound festered.
Drogon:
Largest of
Dany's
dragons. Black, named after
Drogo.
Drowned God:
God of the
Iron Isles.
Drumm:
Noble family in the
Iron Isles.
Dunaver, Ser:
A man at
Harrenhall with
Tywin.
Duncan Targaryen:
Aegon's son, known as Prince Duncan the Small, Prince of Draginflies. Presumably killed at
Summerhall along with his father.
Duncan the Tall, Ser:
One time
Hedge knight, rose to position of Lord Commander of the
Kingsguard.
Dunsen:
One of
Gregor's thugs, took
Gendry's helmet.
Duram Bar Emmon, Lord:
Lord of sharp point, sworn to
Stannis.
Durran:
The first, legendary Storm king.
Durwell:
Minor house known for cattle stealing.
Duskendale:
Keep on the east coast on the narrow sea.
Dustin, Lord:
Present at
Cat's Bedding, one of
Ned's companions at the
Tower of Joy, where he was slain.
Dywen:
Wooden toothed
Nightwatchman who found
Othor and survived the encounter with the
Others beyond the Wall.
Eastwatch by the Sea:
One of three manned castles along the wall, along with
Castle Black and
Shadow Tower. Commanded by
Cotter Pyke.
Easy
A man of the
Nightswatch, slain when
wildlings attacked from the south.
Ebben:
A
Nightwatchman from the
Shadow Tower, slain tracking wildings with
Qhorin.
Eddard Karstark:
Son of
Rickard Karstark. Slain by
Jaime while protecting
Robb.
Eddard Stark:
Lord of
Winterfell, one of the leaders of the rebellion against
Aerys. Called south by his friend
Robert to be
Hand. Failed at political intriuge and was executed on
Joffrey's orders.
Edderion Stark, King:
Ederion the Bridegroom. King in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Edmure Tully, Ser:
Son of
Hoster and lord on his death. Taken captive after his marriage to
Roslin at the
Red Wedding.
Edric Dayne:
Lord of
Starfell and squire to
Beric Dondarrion.
Edric Storm:
Robert Baratheon's son with
Delena Florent. Sent away by
Davos after
Stannis agreed to
Melisandre's request to burn him alive for luck.
Edrick Stark, King:
Snowbeard. King in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Bennis, Ser:
Knight met by
Duncan in the employ of
Ser Eustace.
Edwyd Fossoway, Ser:
Knight of the red apple
Fossoways, slain by
Lothar Brune during the
Battle of the Blackwater.
Edwyle Stark, Lord:
Grandfather of
Ned.
Edwyn Frey:
Son of
Ryman Frey. Involved in the
Red Wedding.
Edwyn Osgrey, Ser:
Son of
Ser Eustace, killed in the
Blackfyre Rebellion.
Edwyn Stark, King:
The Spring King. King in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Egon Emeros:
The Exsquisite.
Qartheen man bribed by
Dany to speak on her behalf to th e
Pureborn.
Ebert:
Jon Arryn's nephew. One of
Brandon's companions when he rode into the
Red Keep.
Eldiss:
A man of
Pyke.
Elenei:
Daughter of the sea god and wife of
Durran.
Eleyna Westerling:
Sister of
Jeyne, left with her at
Riverrun while
Robb attended the
Red Wedding.
Elia Martell:
Sister of
Oberyn and wife of
Rhaegar, killed by
Gregor Clegane in the sack of
King's Landing.
Elinor Tyrell:
A cousin of
Margaery and one of her attendants. A woman flowered.
Elaria Sand:
Baseborn paramour of
Oberyn Martell.
Elmar Frey:
Son of
Walder by his seventh wife and squire to
Roose Bolton, promised to
Arya in marriage until
Robb married
Jeyne.
Emrick:
A man in training with the
Nightswatch who helped defend when
Mance attacked.
Elwood:
A guardsman in
Riverrun. Slain by the
Karstarks.
Elwood Harte, Ser:
Knight who captured
Donnel Swann during the
Battle of the Blackwater.
Elwood Meadows, Lord
Ser Cortnay's lieutenant in
Stormsend, cousin to the
Fossoways.
Elyas:
Southerner and son of
Lord Willum.
Elys Westerling:
One of the men who saw
Jaime when he killed
Aerys.
Emmon Cuy, Ser:
Knight of
Renly's Rainbow guard, slain by
Loras in the mistaken belied he allowed
Brienne to escape.
Emmon Frey, Ser:
Son of
Walder by his first wife, father of
Cleos, married to Genna
Lannister. Fought in the
Lannisters in the
war and was given
Riverrun after
Edmure was stripped of his rights for rebellion.
Endrew Tarth, Ser:
Man called by
Lord Mormont to replace
Ser Alliser Thorne. Killed defending the
Shadow Tower by
wildlings.
Enger:
A guardsman in
Riverrun.
Eon Hunter, Lord:
Lord of the
Vale, present in the
Eyrie during
Tyrion's trial. One time suitor to
Lysa, he died unexpectedly.
Ermesande Hayford, Lady:
A baby at court in
Kings Landing, married to
Tyrek Lannister.
Erreck, Maester:
Man considered by for the post of
Grand Maester before
Tywin intervened and insisted
Pycelle be re-appointed.
Erreg:
The Kin Slayer. An
Andal king of legend
Errol Florent, Ser:
Noble with
Stannis sent with
Parmen Crane to try and win the
Tyrell host after
Renly's death.
Errok
A
Wildling who went south with
Member of the
Kingsguard during the war known as the dance of the dragons when
Targaryen killed Targaryen. Slain by his brother
Ser Arryk.
Erryk:
Tyrell guardsman in
Kings Landing.
Eroeh:
Girl saved from the
Dothkari by
Dany, raped and killed after
Drogo's death.
Esgred:
A name taken by
Asha.
Estermont:
Island in the
Stormlands.
Estermont:
Noble house in the
Stormlands, banner a dark green sea turtle.
Estermont, Lord:
Aged noble who joined with
Stannis after
Renly was killed. Swore to
Joffrey after the
Battle of the Blackwater.
Ethan Glover:
Brandon's squire, the only one of his companions to survive when Brandon confronted
Aerys. Later went with
Ned to the
Tower of Joy, where he was slain.
Euron Greyjoy:
Euron Crows Eye. Brother of
Balon, missing for many years pirating. Arrived back in the
Iron Isles shortly after Balon's death and may have been involved, perhaps via the
faceless men.
Eustace Osgrey, Ser:
Knight of a once powerful family who employs
Duncan. Fought for
Daemon in the
Blackfyre rebellion.
Evenhall:
Seat of the
Tarths.
Eyrie:
Castle in the
Vale of Arryn, possibly impregnable.
Eyron Stark, King:
King in times past whose crypt was seen by
Bran while hiding from the
Ironmen.
Faceless Men:
Expensive group of assasins in Braavos with mystical abilities. This is a semi religious, secretive order.
Falyse Stokeworth:
Childless elder daughter of Tanda Stokeworth whose husband reputedly shuns her bed.
Farlen:
Kennel master in Winterfell. Killed by Theon as cover for his murder of his own Ironmen.
Farman, Lord:
Lord of Fair Isle, raided by Dagon Greyjoy.
Farman, Lord:
Truculent lord, sworn to Casterly Rock, who was brought to heal by mention of the Reynes and Tarbecks.
Fawn:
A member of the Kingswood Brotherhood.
Fell, Lord:
An ally of Lord Grandison and Lord Cafferen, slain by Robert.
Fern:
A girl impregnated by one of the Brotherhood without Banners.
Fireball:
Man who fought on the Blackfyre side in the rebellion and was slain on the eve of the final battel.
First Men:
One of the early inhabitants of Westeros, they made peace with the Children of the forest after many years of war and took their gods. Other than in the North, their kingdoms were destroyed by the Andals.
Fist of the First Men:
Ancient hill fort where the watch came under attack from Wights and Others.
Flement Brax:
Son of Tytos Brax.
Fletcher Dick:
A member of the Kingswood Brotherhood.
Flint:
Northern house, seat Widows Watch.
Florent:
Noble house that owe fealty to Highgarden, they believe that they should rule and that they had better claim than the Tyrell's. Seat Brightwater keep, banner, fox and flowers.
Florian, Ser:
Legendary fool from the Age of Heroes, beloved of Name given to noble bastards in the Reach.
Fogo:
Son of Ogo, killed by Drogo.
Fornio:
Nightswatchman who surivived the fist but was later delerious from his injuries.
Footly:
A southern house that swore to Renly.
Forley Prester, Ser:
One of the commanders of Tywin's host.
Fossoway:
Noble house sworn to Highgarden, original banner a red apple, a secondary branch was formed at Lord Ashford's tourney, the green apple Fossoways.
Free Cities:
Of which there are nine. They are Braavos, Pentos, Myr, Tyrosh, Qohor, Volantis, Lys, Norvos and Lorath.
Frenken, Maester:
A Maester for the Stokeworths, often in King's Landing.
Frey:
Lords of the crossing for 600 years at the Twins. Banner Twin Towers
Fury:
Stannis's flagship.
Gage:
Cook in Winterfell.
Galbert Glover:
Northern lord sent to Howland Reed with instructions from Robb.
Galyeon of Cuy:
One of the singers at the wedding of Joffrey and Margaery.
Gardener:
Kings of The Reach until the Targaryen conquest, the line was destroyed trying to fight the dragons.
Gared:
Ranger who fled the Wall after encountering the Others and was executed by Eddard Stark.
Gareth the Grey:
One of the great knights who fought on the Blackfyre side in the rebellion.
Gargalen:
Dornish noble house, seat Saltshore, banner red cockatrice earing a black snake.
Garigus:
A Pyromancer with Aerys, slain by Jaime to save Kings Landing.
Gariss:
Winterfell man known as a fine huntsman and tracker.
Garlan Tyrell, Ser:
Older brother of Ser Loras. While not being so renowned, he is perhaps the better swordsman. One of the few to treat Sansa with kindness and to see Tyrion's worth.
Garse Goodbrook:
Husband of Kyra Frey, killed in the fighting at the Red Wedding.
Garth Greenfield:
Lannister bannerman captured by Robb.
Garth Greyfeather:
Nightswatchman who surivived the fist, where he was given three of the Dragonglass arrowheads.
Garth of Greenway:
Nightswatchman who surivived the fist
Garth of Oldtown:
Nightswatchman who surivived the fist and was killed by Garth of Greenway at Craster's.
Garth Tyrell:
Garth the Gross. Corpulent brother of Mace.
Gawen Swann:
Old noble who competed in Lord Ashford's tourney
Gawen Westerling:
Jeyne's father, taken captive early in the War and released when Robb married Jeyne. Pardoned by Tommen.
Gawen Wylde, Ser:
Man with Stannis during the seige of Stormsend who was caught trying to sneak out to surrender and died in his cell.
Gelmarr the Grim:
Ironman present when Theon murdered boys in order to claim to have killed Bran and Rickon, later killed by him.
Gendry:
One of Robert's bastards, unacknowledged. Apprenticed to Tobho Mott, was sent to the Nightswatch when Robert died to keep him safe from Cersei.
Genna Lannister:
Sister of Tywin and mother of Cleos.
Gerald Gower, Ser:
Man sworn to Stannis who stayed with him after the Blackwater and helped Edric to escape.
Gerardys, GrandMaester:
Fed to a dragon by Aegon II.
Geren:
Man who headed to the Wall with Arya and Yoren.
Gerion Lannister:
Youngest brother of Tywin, lost at sea some years past searching for Brightroar.
Gerold Hightower, Ser:
Commander of the kingsguard at Aerys' death. Killed by Ned and Howland Reed while trying to stop them getting to Lyanna.
Gevin Harlaw:
A man Iron Isles.
Ghael:
An envoy from Cleon sent to propose marrige to Dany.
Ghis:
Ancient empire that fell many years past to the might of Valyria.
Ghost:
Jon's direwolf, white and silent, with red eyes.
Giant:
Nightswatchman, real name Bedwyck, survived the ranging beyond the Wall.
Giants:
Non human people north of the Wall.
Gift, the:
Area south of the Wall, given over to the care of the Watch, possibly by Brandon the Builder.
Gilbert Farring, Ser:
Man sworn to Stannis given the role of castellen of Storms End.
Gilly:
One of Craster's daughters, taken south of the Wall by Sam after his death.
Gladden Wylde, Ser:
One of the men sent by Ned to apprehend Gregor. Slain in an ambush at Mummers field
Glendon, Ser:
Man of the Nightwatch who arrived with Janos Slynt.
Glover:
Northern house, banner a mailed fist silver on scarlet
Goady:
A Nightswatchman who was one of the scouts so spy on Harma.
Godseye:
Lake on which Harrenhal sits and the Isle of Faces is situated.
Godsgrace
Seat of house Allyrion in Dorne.
Godswood:
Place of prayer for those who worship the Old Gods,typically with a heart tree which will have a face carved into it. Southern houses often have one for decoration and relaxation purposes.
Godywn:
A guardsman in the Red Keep.
Gold Cloak:
The city watch in Kings Landing.
Golden Tooth:
Fortress in the mountain seperating the Riverlands from the Rock.
Goldbrook, Lord:
Noble, sworn to Riverrun, pardoned after the Red Wedding.
Goldengrove:
Seat of the Rowans in the Reach.
Goodbrook, Lord:
Man who stayed loyal to Aerys so had his village desroyed by Hoster.
Goodbrother, Lord:
A lord of Great Wyk in the Iron Isles, banner a black warhorn.
Gormon, Maester:
Man considered by for the post of Grand Maester before Tywin intervened and insisted Pycelle be re-appointed.
Gormon Peake:
One of the great knights who fought on the Blackfyre side in the rebellion.
Gorne:
A wildling king from history, brother of Grendel.
Gowen Baratheon:
Wed Tya Lannister and had a dark haired son, who died in infancy.
Grance, Ser:
Knight who competed in Lord Ashford's Tourney.
Grandison, Lord:
A man captured by Robert who changed allegiance and died afterbeing wounded on the Trident.
Grazdan:
Foremost of the slavers of Astapor, killed by Dany.
Grazdan:
Grazdan the Great. Founder of Ghis.
Grazdan mo Eraz:
Man from Yunkai who tried to treat with Dany and was rejected.
Grazdan mo Ullhor:
Man who owned Cleon.
Greatjon Umber:
Tall, strong northern lord who was Robb's greatest ally from the pint Robb had Grey Wind bite some of his fingers off for drawing his sword.
Great Wyk:
One of the Iron Isles.
Green Gergen:
One of the Brotherhood without Banners.
Greenbeard:
A Tyroshi man of the Brotherhood without banners.
Greenseer:
A person with the Greensight.
Greensight:
The ability to have prophetic dreams, see the world through the eyes of others and control the bodies of animals amongst other things.
Gregor Clegane, Ser:
The Mountain that Rides. Knight in the service of the Lannisters. Tall and freakishly strong, he is a callous psycopath who hates his brother Sandor. His wives keep dying and servants keep going missing.
Grendel:
A wildling king from history, brother of Gorne.
Grenn:
Boy befriended by Jon while in training.
Grey Wind:
Robb's direwolf. Killed with him at the Red Wedding.
Grey Worm:
Man chosen by Dany to lead her Unsullied.
Greyjoy:
Name of the ruling house of the Iron Islands. Though not kings at the time of Aegon's conquest, they claim descnt from kings during the Age of Heroes. Banner a golden Kraken on a black field, words "We do not sow".
Greywater Watch:
Home of the Reeds, located in the Neck, it supposedly moves.
Grigg the Goat:
A wildling of Jarl's party.
Grisel:
One of Petyr's small folk, once his wetnurse, now in charge of his keep.
Groleo:
Pentoshi captain of Balerion, formerly Saduleon, sent by Illyrio to fetch Dany to Pentos.
Grubbs:
A Nightswatchman, who Chett planned to kill.
Gueren:
Recruiter for the Nightwatch.
Gulian Swann:
Man sworn to Stannis who did not rise with him.
Gunthor:
Son of Gurn, Stone Crow Clansman in the Vale met by Tyrion on his way out.
Gurn:
Father of Gunthor.
Gurner Sunglass:
Lord sworn to Dragonstone, imprisoned for rejecting Stannis after he burned the Sept and later given to the fires by Melisandre.
Guyard Morigan, Ser:
The Green. Knight of Renly's rainbow guard, later alligned to Stannis. Slain by Garlan Tyrell.
Gwayne Corbray:
Knight of the Kingsguard whose fight with Daemon Blackfyre was one of the turning points of the rebellion.
Gwayne Gaunt:
Knight of the Kingsguard who served with Barristan and was murdered.
Gyles Greenhand:
King of the Reach in the time of Wilbert Osgrey.
Gyles Rosby:
Sickly lord with lands near Kingslanding who is often at court.
Gynirr Rednose:
Ironman present when Theon murdered the local miller's boys for their bodies to support his claim that he killed Bran and Rickon, later killed by him.
Hag the Hog:
One of Stannis man, who died on the Blackwater.
Haggo:
One of Drogo's Bloodriders, killed by Rakharo.
Haigh:
Noble house, banner a black pitchfork on a golden bar sinister on a russet field.
Hairy Hal:
A man of the Nightswatch, aided in the defence when the wildlings attacked from the south.
Hake:
Nightwatchman who found Othor. Killed and wightified beyond the Wall.
Halder:
One of Jon's friends. Joined the Builders.
Hali:
Wildling woman, met by Bran, killed by Summer.
Hallis Mollen:
Guardsman promoted to head guardsman in Winterfell after Jory Cassel went south with Ned.
Hallman Tallhart:
Lord sworn to Winterfell.
Hallyne:
Head of the Pyromancers.
Hamish the Harper:
One of the singers at the wedding of Joffrey and Margaery.
Hand of the King, the:
Leading member of the King's council, speaks for the king in his absence. An unlucky position, many of the previous holders such as Ned Stark and Jon Arryn did not get out alive.
Hand's Tourney:
Tourney held in Ned's honour, to his displeasure.
Harclay:
Minor house sworn to Winterfell.
Harlan Grandison, Ser:
Member of the Kingsguard replaced by Jaime at his death. Banner a sleeping lion
Harlan Tyrell:
Steward given Reach after the death of Mern
Harlaw:
Noble family in the Iron Isles, banner silver scythe.
Harma the Hogshead:
A notorious wildling.
Harmen Uller, Lord:
One of Oberyn's retinue in Kings Landing.
Harmune, Maester:
Maester on the Wall.
Harra:
A woman in Harrenhal. Killed for telling the staff to serve the Lannisters.
Harrag Sheepstealer:
Man of the Iron Isles. Took Winterfell with Theon and one of the men to stay with him to the end.
Harren:
Builder of Harrenhal, killed by Aegon the conqueror.
Harrenhal:
Great castle, built by King Harren of the Iron Islands, but not used by him as he was slain before he had the chance. Changed hands several times during the war of the five kings and eventually given to Lord Petyr Baelish along with the title lord Paramount of the Trident.
Harrenhal Tourney:
Tourney held at Harrenhal in the year of the false spring where Ned met Ashara and Howland and where Lyanna. Jaime joined the Kingsguard and Gregor was knighted.
Hareth, Grand Maester
A historical traitor.
Hareth:
Horse. A man of Moletown who stayed with the watch when the rest returend.
Harrion Karstark:
Oldest son of Rickard Karstark. Pos