Chapter 23
In This Chapter
Barristan Selmy
Queen's protector
Also known as: Ser Grandfather
Serves as Daenerys's advisor and protector in Meereen, concerned about the various threats...
Daario Naharis
Displaced lover
Also known as: Captain of Stormcrows
Heartbroken when Daenerys chooses to marry Hizdahr for political reasons.
Daenerys Targaryen
Reluctant bride
Also known as: Dany
Agrees to marry Hizdahr zo Loraq to bring peace to Meereen, despite her feelings for Daario.
Galazza Galare
Peace advocate
Also known as: Green Grace
Supports the marriage between Daenerys and Hizdahr as a path to peace.
Hizdahr zo Loraq
Queen's consort
Also known as: King Hizdahr
Successfully persuades Daenerys to marry him as part of peace negotiations.
Reznak mo Reznak
Marriage facilitator
Also known as: Grand Seneschal
Helps arrange the political marriage between Daenerys and Hizdahr zo Loraq.
Skahaz mo Kandaq
Commander of Brazen Beasts
Also known as: The Shavepate
Former Great Master who shaved his hair and supports Daenerys's rule.
Strong Belwas
Royal bodyguard
Also known as: The Strong
Former fighting pit champion from Meereen, now serves as Daenerys's protector.
Previously Seen
Archibald Yronwood
Knight protector
Also known as: Arch
Dornish knight from House Yronwood, sworn protector of Prince Quentyn.
Areo Hotah
Prince's protector
Also known as: The Captain of Guards
Doran Martell's loyal captain of guards, Norvoshi warrior with a longaxe.
Arianne Martell
Scheming princess
Also known as: Princess Arianne
Doran's daughter and heir to Dorne, plots to crown Myrcella and start a war.
Aurane Waters
Master of Ships
Also known as: The Bastard of Driftmark
Bastard of House Velaryon, appointed Master of Ships by Cersei.
Ben Bones
Dog keeper
Also known as: The Kennelmaster
Kennelmaster at Winterfell who manages Ramsay's hounds, complicit in torture.
Boros Blount
Cowardly knight
Also known as: Ser Boros
Kingsguard knight, cowardly and self-serving member of the white cloaks.
Bowen Marsh
Opposition leader
Also known as: Lord Steward
Lord Steward of the Night's Watch who increasingly opposes Jon Snow's wildling policies.
Bran Stark
Seekers of the three-eyed crow
Also known as: Bran the Broken
Traveling north beyond the Wall with Hodor, Meera, and Jojen Reed to find the three-eyed crow from...
Brienne of Tarth
Questing knight
Also known as: The Maid of Tarth
Lady knight searching for Sansa Stark, faces threats and challenges.
Bronn
Upjumped sellsword
Also known as: Ser Bronn of the Blackwater
Former sellsword elevated to lordship, married into House Stokeworth.
Cersei Lannister
Fallen queen mother
Also known as: Queen Mother
Former queen regent, paranoid and increasingly unstable, making poor decisions that harm her family.
Coldhands
Undead protector
Also known as: Your Monster
Mysterious undead ranger beyond the Wall, helps Bran's party reach the three-eyed crow.
Dalla
Dead wildling queen
Also known as: Mance's Wife
Mance Rayder's deceased wife, died giving birth to their son during the battle.
Davos Seaworth
Hand of the King
Also known as: The Onion Knight
Serves as Stannis's Hand while the king plans his next moves from Castle Black.
Doran Martell
Scheming prince
Also known as: Prince of Dorne
Ruling Prince of Dorne, cautious leader who appears weak but has secret plans for vengeance.
Drogon
Uncontrolled dragon
Also known as: The Black Dread
Daenerys's largest and most aggressive dragon, black with red eyes, increasingly difficult to...
Duck
Guardian knight
Also known as: Rolly Duckfield
Knight serving with Young Griff's party, loyal protector and friend.
Eddison Tollett
Loyal steward
Also known as: Dolorous Edd
Pessimistic steward of the Night's Watch, loyal to Jon Snow despite his gloomy outlook.
Gerris Drinkwater
Prince's companion
Also known as: Drink
Dornish knight and companion to Prince Quentyn on his mission to marry Daenerys.
Ghost
Direwolf companion
Also known as: The White Wolf
Jon Snow's albino direwolf, loyal companion and protector at Castle Black.
Haldon
Unsworn maester
Also known as: Halfmaester
Scholar and healer traveling with Young Griff, trained but not sworn as maester.
Hodor
Loyal carrier
Also known as: Walder
Simple-minded stable boy from Winterfell, can only say 'Hodor', carries Bran on his back.
Illyrio Mopatis
Master schemer
Also known as: The Cheesemonger
Reveals his long-term plans involving Young Griff and the game of thrones.
Iron Emmett
Master-at-arms
Also known as: The Master-at-Arms
Master-at-arms of Castle Black, trains recruits and supports Jon Snow's leadership.
Jojen Reed
Prophetic guide
Also known as: Little Grandfather
Young crannogman with green dreams and prophetic visions, guides Bran to his destiny.
Jommo
Ship captain
Also known as: The Ship Captain
Captain of a ship carrying Tyrion and Jorah across the narrow sea.
Jon Connington
Protector and mentor
Also known as: Griff
Former Hand of the King exiled by Aerys, now protector of Young Griff. Dying of greyscale.
Jon Snow
Controversial Lord Commander
Also known as: Lord Snow
Makes controversial decisions to let wildlings through the Wall, facing opposition from his own men.
Jorah Mormont
Knight seeking redemption
Also known as: Jorah the Andal
Exiled knight seeking redemption, captures Tyrion to bring him to Daenerys.
Lem Lemoncloak
Brotherhood outlaw
Also known as: Lem
Outlaw of the Brotherhood Without Banners, continues their mission.
Mad King Aerys
Dead king
Also known as: The Mad King
Deceased Targaryen king, Young Griff's supposed grandfather, remembered for his madness.
Margaery Tyrell
Accused queen
Also known as: The Rose Queen
Young queen married to Tommen, accused by Cersei of adultery and treason.
Meera Reed
Protector and guide
Also known as: Frog-Eater
Crannogman's daughter, skilled hunter and warrior, protects Bran on his journey north.
Meryn Trant
Cruel knight
Also known as: Ser Meryn
Kingsguard knight known for cruelty, especially toward women and children.
Moon Boy
Court fool
Also known as: The Court Fool
Court jester at the Red Keep, simple-minded fool who entertains.
Mother Mole
Wildling prophet
Also known as: Woods Witch
Woods witch leading wildlings at Hardhome, preaches that salvation will come from the sea.
Mully
Dependable brother
Also known as: The Mule
Reliable brother of the Night's Watch, handles various duties at Castle Black.
Myrcella Baratheon
Royal hostage
Also known as: Princess Myrcella
Young princess living in Dorne as ward, sweet child caught in dangerous political games.
Nymeria Sand
Sand Snake assassin
Also known as: Lady Nym
One of Oberyn's Sand Snake daughters, elegant and deadly with a blade.
Obara Sand
Warrior daughter
Also known as: The Savage
Eldest Sand Snake, fierce warrior who favors spear and whip like her father.
Orton Merryweather
Ineffective Hand
Also known as: Lord Hand
Weak lord elevated to Hand of the King through his wife's influence with Cersei.
Othell Yarwyck
Conservative brother
Also known as: First Builder
First Builder of the Night's Watch, concerned about Jon Snow's radical changes.
Owen the Oaf
Simple recruit
Also known as: Owen
Simple-minded recruit at Castle Black, clumsy but earnest.
Podrick Payne
Faithful squire
Also known as: Pod
Young squire traveling with Brienne, loyal and determined.
Quentyn Martell
Marriage envoy
Also known as: Frog
Prince of Dorne traveling to Meereen on a secret mission from his father to marry Daenerys...
Qyburn
Cersei's advisor
Also known as: The Disgraced Maester
Former maester stripped of his chain, now serves Cersei with dark knowledge.
Ramsay Bolton
Lord of Winterfell through terror
Also known as: Ramsay Snow
Sadistic bastard who has completely broken Theon Greyjoy and turned him into 'Reek' through torture.
Rattleshirt
Wildling prisoner
Also known as: Lord of Bones
Wildling raider in bone armor, captured and held prisoner at Castle Black.
Rattleshirt
Executed prisoner
Also known as: The Lord of Bones
Burned at the stake by Melisandre, though actually Mance in glamour.
Rhaegal
Imprisoned dragon
Also known as: The Green Dragon
Daenerys's green and bronze dragon, chained alongside Viserion in the pyramid.
Selyse Baratheon
Queen at the Wall
Also known as: Queen Selyse
Stannis's wife, devout follower of R'hllor, remains at Castle Black with Melisandre.
Septa Lemore
Religious teacher with secrets
Also known as: The Swimming Teacher
Septa serving as Young Griff's tutor and caretaker, has mysterious stretch marks suggesting she...
Ser Arys Oakheart
Conflicted protector
Also known as: The White Knight
Kingsguard knight protecting Myrcella in Dorne, struggles with forbidden love.
Serra
Dead wife
Also known as: Illyrio's Wife
Illyrio's deceased wife, remembered fondly by the magister.
Shireen Baratheon
Princess at the Wall
Also known as: Princess Shireen
Stannis's young daughter, scarred by greyscale, intelligent and kind despite her circumstances.
Skinner
Torturer
Also known as: The Flayer
Sadistic Bolton man who helps torture prisoners, lives up to his name.
Spare Boot
Recruit with odd name
Also known as: Boot
Night's Watch recruit with a peculiar name, learning combat skills.
Stannis Baratheon
King seeking allies
Also known as: The King
Camped at Castle Black, planning his next move to claim the Iron Throne with diminished forces.
Summer
Direwolf guardian
Also known as: Bran's Wolf
Bran's direwolf, guards him on the dangerous journey beyond the Wall.
Taena Merryweather
Queen's confidante
Also known as: Lady Merryweather
Myrish noblewoman and Cersei's close friend, provides companionship and counsel.
The Weeper
Wildling raider
Also known as: Wildling Raider
Dangerous wildling raider who refuses Jon Snow's peace, continues attacking south of the Wall.
Theon Greyjoy
Ramsay's broken slave
Also known as: Reek
Completely broken by Ramsay's torture, now calling himself Reek and serving his tormentor...
Three-Finger Hobb
Castle cook
Also known as: Hobb
Chief cook at Castle Black, missing two fingers but makes hearty meals for the brothers.
Tommen Baratheon
Child king
Also known as: King Tommen
Young king of Westeros, gentle boy manipulated by various factions.
Tormund Giantsbane
Wildling ally
Also known as: Tall-Talker
Becomes reluctant ally of Jon Snow, helping integrate wildlings south of the Wall.
Trystane Martell
Young prince
Also known as: Prince Trystane
Doran's younger son, betrothed to Myrcella Baratheon.
Tyene Sand
Poisoner
Also known as: The Sweet Sister
Sand Snake daughter of Oberyn, appears sweet but is skilled with poisons.
Tyrion Lannister
Advisor to Young Griff
Also known as: The Imp
Meets a mysterious young man traveling with Jon Connington, whose identity holds great significance.
Val
Wildling hostage
Also known as: The Wildling Princess
Beautiful wildling woman, sister-in-law to Mance Rayder, held as hostage at Castle Black.
Val's Sister
Deceased queen
Also known as: The Queen Beyond the Wall
Dalla, Mance Rayder's wife and Val's sister, died in childbirth.
Viserion
Imprisoned dragon
Also known as: The White Dragon
Daenerys's cream and gold dragon, chained in the Great Pyramid's depths.
Watty
Castle servant
Also known as: The Wanderer
Servant at Winterfell under Bolton rule, part of the household staff.
Young Griff
Claimant to Iron Throne
Mysterious young nobleman traveling in disguise, educated and trained for greatness.
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