Chapter 45
In This Chapter
Arya Stark
Faceless Man apprentice
Also known as: No One
Training with the Faceless Men in Braavos, learning to become 'no one' while struggling to abandon...
Jaqen H'ghar
Faceless Man trainer
Also known as: The Alchemist
Faceless Man training Arya, appears in different faces and identities.
The Kindly Man
Death priest
Also known as: High Priest of Death
High priest of the Many-Faced God, guides Arya's training with the Faceless Men.
Previously Seen
Aemon Targaryen
Elderly advisor
Also known as: Maester Aemon
Ancient Targaryen maester, Jon's advisor, sent away from the Wall due to his advanced age.
Aenys Frey
Frey occupier
Also known as: Ser Aenys
Frey knight at Winterfell for Ramsay's wedding, part of the occupying force.
Alys Karstark
Refugee bride
Also known as: The Karstark Girl
Young Karstark heir who flees to Castle Black to escape a forced marriage arranged by her...
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
Failed conspirator
Also known as: Princess Arianne
Captured by her father's guards during her failed plot, learns of his true plans.
Arnolf Karstark
False ally
Also known as: Lord Karstark
Treacherous lord who pretends to serve Stannis while secretly working with the Boltons.
Asha Greyjoy
Ironborn raider
Also known as: The Kraken's Daughter
Ironborn captain and Theon's sister, leads ships in northern waters during winter.
Aurane Waters
Master of Ships
Also known as: The Bastard of Driftmark
Bastard of House Velaryon, appointed Master of Ships by Cersei.
Balaq
Company archer
Also known as: Black Balaq
Summer Islander archer serving with the Golden Company, expert with goldenheart bow.
Barbrey Dustin
Bitter northern lady
Also known as: Lady Dustin
Widow of Lord Dustin, harbors resentment against the Starks for her husband's death.
Barristan Selmy
Queen's protector
Also known as: Ser Grandfather
Serves as Daenerys's advisor and protector in Meereen, concerned about the various threats...
Ben Bones
Dog keeper
Also known as: The Kennelmaster
Kennelmaster at Winterfell who manages Ramsay's hounds, complicit in torture.
Big Walder Frey
Frey bastard
Also known as: Walder Rivers
Bastard Frey boy at Winterfell, more cunning than his cousin Little Walder.
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
Student of the Last Greenseer
Also known as: Bran the Broken
Finds the three-eyed crow - actually the Last Greenseer, an ancient being who will teach him his...
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.
Brown Ben Plumm
Mercenary captain
Also known as: Captain of Second Sons
Experienced sellsword captain with dragon blood, leads the Second Sons mercenary company.
Cersei Lannister
Fallen queen mother
Also known as: Queen Mother
Former queen regent, paranoid and increasingly unstable, making poor decisions that harm her family.
Children of the Forest
Ancient guardians
Also known as: The Old Ones
Ancient magical beings living in the three-eyed crow's cave, small and wise.
Clayton Suggs
Fanatic knight
Also known as: Ser Clayton
Cruel knight following Stannis, eager for violence and burning enemies.
Coldhands
Undead protector
Also known as: Your Monster
Mysterious undead ranger beyond the Wall, helps Bran's party reach the three-eyed crow.
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.
Dalla
Dead wildling queen
Also known as: Mance's Wife
Mance Rayder's deceased wife, died giving birth to their son during the battle.
Damon Dance-for-Me
Bolton torturer
Also known as: The Fiddler
Cruel Bolton man serving at Winterfell, enjoys tormenting prisoners.
Davos Seaworth
Diplomatic envoy
Also known as: The Onion Knight
Sent to White Harbor on a dangerous mission to secure the loyalty of Lord Manderly.
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.
Franklyn Flowers
Company knight
Also known as: The Bastard of Cider Hall
Bastard knight serving with the Golden Company, supports Young Griff's invasion.
Frenya
Young infiltrator
Also known as: The Young Spearwife
Youngest of the spearwives infiltrating Winterfell with Mance.
Galazza Galare
Peace advocate
Also known as: Green Grace
Supports the marriage between Daenerys and Hizdahr as a path to peace.
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.
Gilly
Protected mother
Also known as: Craster's daughter-wife
Wildling woman whose baby was swapped by Jon Snow, travels with Sam to safety.
Gorys Edoryen
Company captain
Also known as: The Volantene
Volantene nobleman serving with the Golden Company as a captain.
Haldon
Unsworn maester
Also known as: Halfmaester
Scholar and healer traveling with Young Griff, trained but not sworn as maester.
Harry Strickland
Mercenary commander
Also known as: Captain-General
Captain-General of the Golden Company, reluctant to break their contract to support Young Griff.
Harry Strickland
Company commander
Also known as: Homeless Harry
Captain-General of the Golden Company, descendant of Westerosi exiles.
Harry Strickland
Mercenary commander
Also known as: Homeless Harry
Leader of the Golden Company, cautious and experienced sellsword commander.
Hizdahr zo Loraq
Queen's consort
Also known as: King Hizdahr
Successfully persuades Daenerys to marry him as part of peace negotiations.
Hodor
Devoted servant
Also known as: Walder
Reaches the three-eyed crow's cave, still faithfully carrying Bran despite the dangers.
Holly
Silent warrior
Also known as: The Silent Spearwife
Quiet spearwife part of the rescue mission at Winterfell.
Hother Umber
Reluctant ally
Also known as: Whoresbane Umber
Umber lord at Winterfell, forced to support the Boltons after his house was split.
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.
Jeyne Poole
False Stark bride
Also known as: Arya Stark
Sansa's former friend, tortured and trained to impersonate Arya Stark for political marriage.
Jojen Reed
Sacrificed guide
Also known as: Little Grandfather
Struggles to complete the journey to the three-eyed crow's cave, growing increasingly weak.
Jommo
Ship captain
Also known as: The Ship Captain
Captain of a ship carrying Tyrion and Jorah across the narrow sea.
Jon Connington
Dying lord supporting invasion
Also known as: Griff
Supports Young Griff's decision to invade Westeros directly, hoping to see him on the throne before...
Jon Snow
Strategic leader
Also known as: Lord Snow
Sends missions to gather information and allies, including Sam to Oldtown and various rangers on...
Jorah Mormont
Knight seeking redemption
Also known as: Jorah the Andal
Exiled knight seeking redemption, captures Tyrion to bring him to Daenerys.
Justin Massey
Royal knight
Also known as: Ser Justin
Knight in Stannis's service, marches with the king toward Winterfell through harsh winter.
Lancel Lannister
Reformed sinner
Also known as: Ser Lancel
Cersei's cousin and former lover, becomes religious fanatic and confesses their sins.
Leaf
Ancient helper
Also known as: Child of the Forest
One of the Children of the Forest serving the three-eyed crow, ancient and wise.
Leathers
Wildling ranger
Also known as: The Wildling Ranger
Former wildling now serving as ranger for the Night's Watch, scout for Jon.
Lem Lemoncloak
Brotherhood outlaw
Also known as: Lem
Outlaw of the Brotherhood Without Banners, continues their mission.
Lysono Maar
Company intelligence
Also known as: The Rogare
Lysene spymaster serving the Golden Company, provides intelligence for Young Griff's invasion.
Mad King Aerys
Dead king
Also known as: The Mad King
Deceased Targaryen king, Young Griff's supposed grandfather, remembered for his madness.
Maester Tybald
Castle maester
Also known as: The Winterfell Maester
Maester serving at Winterfell under Bolton rule, performs wedding ceremony.
Margaery Tyrell
Accused queen
Also known as: The Rose Queen
Young queen married to Tommen, accused by Cersei of adultery and treason.
Marq Mandrake
Company officer
Also known as: The Mandrake
Officer of the Golden Company, veteran of many campaigns in Essos.
Meera Reed
Grieving protector
Also known as: Frog-Eater
Grieves for her brother Jojen while helping Bran reach his mystical destiny.
Melisandre
Red priestess with visions
Also known as: The Red Woman
Remains at Castle Black while Stannis marches south, seeing visions in her fires of Jon Snow.
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.
Mors Umber
Stannis supporter
Also known as: Crowfood Umber
Umber lord supporting Stannis against the Boltons, split from his brother.
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.
Myrtle
Veteran infiltrator
Also known as: The Elder Spearwife
Older spearwife participating in the dangerous Winterfell mission.
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.
Osney Kettleblack
Cersei's lover
Also known as: Ser Osney
Third Kettleblack brother, seduced by Cersei to frame Margaery.
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.
Penny
Enslaved entertainer
Also known as: The Maiden
Dwarf performer whose brother was killed, now enslaved with Tyrion.
Podrick Payne
Faithful squire
Also known as: Pod
Young squire traveling with Brienne, loyal and determined.
Qarl the Maid
Ironborn warrior
Also known as: The Pretty Boy
Young ironborn warrior and Asha Greyjoy's lover, fights alongside her in the North.
Quentyn Martell
Disappointed suitor
Also known as: Frog
Arrives in Meereen to find Daenerys already married to Hizdahr, complicating his mission.
Qyburn
Cersei's advisor
Also known as: The Disgraced Maester
Former maester stripped of his chain, now serves Cersei with dark knowledge.
Ramsay Bolton
Husband to fake Arya
Also known as: Ramsay Snow
Marries 'Arya Stark' (actually Jeyne Poole) to strengthen Bolton claim to Winterfell.
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.
Reznak mo Reznak
Marriage facilitator
Also known as: Grand Seneschal
Helps arrange the political marriage between Daenerys and Hizdahr zo Loraq.
Rhaegal
Imprisoned dragon
Also known as: The Green Dragon
Daenerys's green and bronze dragon, chained alongside Viserion in the pyramid.
Rhaegar Frey
Young Frey
Also known as: Little Walder
Young Frey at Winterfell, one of the 'Little Walders' who served as Bran's companions.
Richard Horpe
Royal enforcer
Also known as: Ser Richard
Knight serving Stannis, harsh man who follows the king's orders without question.
Rickard Ryswell
Northern knight
Also known as: Ser Rickard
Ryswell knight serving at Winterfell under Bolton rule.
Roger Ryswell
Unwilling guest
Also known as: Lord Ryswell
Northern lord forced to attend Ramsay's wedding, harbors secret resentments.
Roose Bolton
Lord of Winterfell
Also known as: The Leech Lord
Lord of Winterfell after betraying the Starks, trying to consolidate Bolton power in the North.
Roose Ryswell
Young northern lord
Also known as: The Younger Roose
Young Ryswell at Winterfell, part of the northern lords present.
Rowan
Wildling warrior
Also known as: The Red Spearwife
Red-haired spearwife infiltrating Winterfell with Mance's group.
Samwell Tarly
Future maester
Also known as: Sam
Jon's best friend, sent to Oldtown to train as a maester and research ancient knowledge.
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
Invasion supporter
Also known as: The Swimming Teacher
Supports Young Griff's decision to invade Westeros directly rather than seek Daenerys.
Ser Arys Oakheart
Dead knight
Also known as: The White Knight
Dies fighting Areo Hotah while trying to protect Arianne's plot to crown Myrcella.
Ser Homeless Harry
Veteran knight
Also known as: Harry Strickland
Knight of the Golden Company, experienced in Essosi wars, cautious about Westerosi invasion.
Ser Hosteen Frey
Frey enforcer
Also known as: The Knight of the Crossing
Aggressive Frey knight at Winterfell, quick to anger and violence.
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.
Sigorn
Wildling leader
Also known as: Magnar of Thenn
New leader of the Thenn people after his father's death, negotiates with Jon Snow.
Sigorn of Thenn
Thenn leader
Also known as: The New Magnar
Son of the Magnar of Thenn, becomes new leader after his father's death.
Skahaz mo Kandaq
Commander of Brazen Beasts
Also known as: The Shavepate
Former Great Master who shaved his hair and supports Daenerys's rule.
Skinner
Torturer
Also known as: The Flayer
Sadistic Bolton man who helps torture prisoners, lives up to his name.
Sour Alyn
Bolton soldier
Also known as: The Bitter
Bolton man-at-arms serving at Winterfell, perpetually sour-faced.
Spare Boot
Recruit with odd name
Also known as: Boot
Night's Watch recruit with a peculiar name, learning combat skills.
Squirrel
Wildling infiltrator
Also known as: The Spearwife
Wildling woman and spearwife, part of Mance's rescue mission at Winterfell.
Stannis Baratheon
King on campaign
Also known as: The King
Marches on Winterfell to face the Boltons, struggling through the northern winter.
Steelshanks Walton
Guard captain
Also known as: The Captain
Bolton captain and guard commander at Winterfell, gruff and loyal.
Strong Belwas
Royal bodyguard
Also known as: The Strong
Former fighting pit champion from Meereen, now serves as Daenerys's protector.
Summer
Mystical companion
Also known as: Bran's Wolf
Reaches the three-eyed crow's cave, part of Bran's mystical destiny.
Taena Merryweather
Queen's confidante
Also known as: Lady Merryweather
Myrish noblewoman and Cersei's close friend, provides companionship and counsel.
The High Sparrow
Religious revolutionary
Also known as: High Septon
Humble religious leader who becomes High Septon and challenges royal power.
The Others
Ancient enemies
Also known as: White Walkers
Ancient ice creatures from beyond the Wall, command the undead wights.
The Tattered Prince
Mercenary commander
Also known as: Tatters
Exiled prince who leads the Windblown mercenary company, shrewd and experienced.
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
Unwilling participant in wedding
Also known as: Reek
Forced to give away 'Arya Stark' (actually Jeyne Poole) at her wedding to Ramsay Bolton.
Three-Eyed Crow
Ancient teacher
Also known as: The Last Greenseer
Ancient greenseer merged with weirwood roots, becomes Bran's teacher in the mystical arts.
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.
Tristan Rivers
Exiled bastard
Also known as: The Bastard Knight
Bastard knight from Westeros serving with the Golden Company, eager to return home.
Trystane Martell
Young prince
Also known as: Prince Trystane
Doran's younger son, betrothed to Myrcella Baratheon.
Tycho Nestoris
Bank collector
Also known as: Iron Bank Representative
Representative of the Iron Bank of Braavos, comes to Castle Black to collect debts from Stannis.
Tyene Sand
Poisoner
Also known as: The Sweet Sister
Sand Snake daughter of Oberyn, appears sweet but is skilled with poisons.
Tyrion Lannister
Prisoner with schemes
Also known as: The Imp
Captured by Jorah Mormont who plans to bring him to Daenerys. Manipulates the situation to his...
Val
Diplomatic envoy
Also known as: The Wildling Princess
Sent by Jon Snow on a mission to find Tormund and bring him to negotiate.
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.
Wex Pyke
Secret keeper
Also known as: The Mute Boy
Mute ironborn boy who served Theon, escaped Winterfell and hides secrets.
Wights
Undead attackers
Also known as: The Undead
Undead creatures animated by the Others, attack Bran's party at the three-eyed crow's cave.
Willow Witch-Eye
Wildling spy
Also known as: The One-Eyed Spearwife
One-eyed spearwife on the infiltration mission at Winterfell.
Wylla Manderly
Young Stark supporter
Also known as: The Little Lady
Young granddaughter of Lord Manderly, fiercely loyal to the Starks despite her youth.
Wyman Manderly
Lord with hidden agenda
Also known as: Lord Too-Fat-to-Sit-a-Horse
Enormously fat Lord of White Harbor, appears to serve the crown but harbors secret loyalties.
Yellow Dick
Bolton soldier
Also known as: The Poxed
Bolton man-at-arms serving at Winterfell, crude and loyal to Ramsay.
Yezzan zo Qaggaz
Slave owner
Also known as: The Yellow Whale
Enormously fat Yunkish slaver who buys Tyrion and Penny for entertainment.
Young Griff
Young king preparing for conquest
Influenced by Tyrion to abandon the original plan and invade Westeros directly instead of seeking...
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