Chapter 18

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Aeron Greyjoy

Drowned Priest

Also known as: Damphair

Priest of the Drowned God and brother to Balon Greyjoy. Calls for a kingsmoot after Balon's death.

Victarion Greyjoy

Lord Captain of Iron Fleet

Also known as: Lord Captain

Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet and brother to Balon. Strong but not particularly intelligent...

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Alyn Stackspear

Court knight

Also known as: Ser Alyn

Knight serving in King's Landing, one of many minor nobles at court.

Areo Hotah

Captain of Guards

Also known as: Captain of Guards

Captain of Prince Doran's guards, originally from Norvos. Loyal servant watching over the Water...

Arianne Martell

Princess plotting rebellion

Also known as: Princess of Dorne

Heir to Dorne, plotting to crown Myrcella as queen to spite the Iron Throne. Sensual and ambitious...

Arya Stark

Novice at House of Black and White

Also known as: Cat of the Canals

Arrives in Braavos and seeks out the House of Black and White using Jaqen H'ghar's iron coin.

Arys Oakheart

Conflicted Kingsguard

Also known as: Ser Arys

Kingsguard sworn to protect Myrcella in Dorne. Struggling with his vows as Arianne seduces him.

Aurane Waters

Ambitious fleet commander

Also known as: Lord Waters

Uses his position to build a powerful fleet while playing to Cersei's attraction to him.

Balman Byrch

Ambitious knight

Also known as: Ser Balman

Knight married to Falyse Stokeworth, ambitious but not particularly competent.

Balon Swann

Kingsguard knight

Also known as: Ser Balon

Honorable knight of the Kingsguard, one of the few decent men in the white cloaks.

Boros Blount

Disgraced Kingsguard

Also known as: Ser Boros

Disgraced Kingsguard knight, cowardly and gluttonous, serves as Tommen's food taster.

Brienne of Tarth

Wandering knight

Also known as: Brienne the Beauty

Encounters various characters in her search, including innkeepers and common folk affected by the...

Bronn

Mercenary knight

Also known as: Ser Bronn

Sellsword who served Tyrion faithfully but now serves Cersei for gold and knighthood.

Cersei Lannister

Paranoid ruler

Also known as: Queen Regent

Grows increasingly paranoid about the Tyrells and their influence over Tommen. Makes poor political...

Chella

Mountain clan leader

Also known as: Chella, daughter of Cheyk

Leader of the Black Ears mountain clan who served Tyrion and now lingers in King's Landing.

Dermot

Red Keep knight

Also known as: Ser Dermot

Knight serving at the Red Keep during the tumultuous period of Cersei's rule.

Doran Martell

Prince of Dorne

Also known as: Prince of Dorne

Prince of Dorne who appears weak and cautious, but harbors secret plans for vengeance against the...

Dorcas

Personal maid

Also known as: Maid

One of Cersei's personal maids who helps dress the queen and tends to her needs.

Ermesande Hayford

Infant heiress

Also known as: Lady Ermesande

Infant lady married to Tyrek Lannister who disappeared, now a ward.

Falyse Stokeworth

Ambitious elder daughter

Also known as: Lady Falyse

Elder daughter of House Stokeworth, married to Ser Balman Byrch and bitter about inheritance.

Garlan Tyrell

Tyrell knight and lord

Also known as: Garlan the Gallant

Second son of Mace Tyrell, skilled warrior and brother to Margaery and Loras.

Garrett Flowers

Bastard knight

Also known as: Ser Garrett

Bastard knight serving the crown in King's Landing.

Gascoyne

Protective knight

Also known as: Ser Gascoyne

Knight serving at Sunspear who participates in protecting Myrcella.

Gilly

Protected wildling mother

Also known as: Craster's daughter

Wildling girl rescued by Sam, traveling with him and her baby to Oldtown for safety.

Grand Maester Pycelle

Grand Maester

Also known as: Pycelle

Ancient Grand Maester who has served many kings, now growing increasingly frail and less useful to...

Hibald

Current innkeeper

Also known as: The innkeeper

Man now running the Inn at the Crossroads after Masha Heddle's death during the war.

Hobber Redwyne

Noble hostage

Also known as: Slobber

Twin son of Paxter Redwyne, also held as hostage in the capital.

Horas Redwyne

Noble hostage

Also known as: Horror

Twin son of Paxter Redwyne, held hostage in King's Landing to ensure his father's loyalty.

Hugh Clifton

Court knight

Also known as: Ser Hugh

Knight in service at the Red Keep during Cersei's regency.

Humfrey Waters

Bastard knight

Also known as: Ser Humfrey

Another bastard knight in service to the Iron Throne at King's Landing.

Jaime Lannister

Lord Commander of Kingsguard

Also known as: Kingslayer

Trying to rebuild the Kingsguard and restore honor to the white cloak after losing his sword hand.

Jalabhar Xho

Exiled foreign prince

Also known as: Prince Jalabhar

Exiled prince from the Summer Isles who seeks aid to reclaim his throne, frequent at court.

Janos Slynt

Exiled corrupt official

Also known as: Lord Slynt

Former Lord Commander of City Watch, exiled to the Night's Watch for his corruption.

Jeyne Heddle

Inn servant

Also known as: Long Jeyne

Another daughter of the innkeeper at the crossroads, working at the inn.

Jocelyn

Personal servant

Also known as: Maid

Another of Cersei's personal servants who attends to the queen's daily needs.

Lambert Turnberry

Court knight

Also known as: Ser Lambert

Knight at court in King's Landing during Cersei's regency.

Lollys Stokeworth

Traumatized noble lady

Also known as: Lady Lollys

Simple-minded daughter of a minor house, brutalized during the riots and now pregnant.

Loras Tyrell

Kingsguard knight

Also known as: Knight of Flowers

Skilled knight and brother to Margaery, serving in the Kingsguard to protect his sister.

Mace Tyrell

Master of Ships

Also known as: Lord Tyrell

Appointed Master of Ships by Cersei in an attempt to separate the Tyrells from power.

Maester Aemon

Dying keeper of knowledge

Also known as: Aemon Targaryen

Dies during the journey to Oldtown, but not before sharing final wisdom about dragons and...

Margaery Tyrell

Young Queen

Also known as: Queen Margaery

Now Queen to Tommen, but facing increasing hostility from Cersei who sees her as a threat to her...

Mathis Rowan

Tyrell bannerman

Also known as: Lord Rowan

Lord of Goldengrove and bannerman to the Tyrells, supports Margaery's position as queen.

Meryn Trant

Cruel Kingsguard knight

Also known as: Ser Meryn

Brutal Kingsguard knight known for his cruelty, particularly toward those who cannot defend...

Moon Boy

Court fool and possible lover

Also known as: The Fool

Court jester who may have been one of Cersei's lovers, adding to her reputation.

Myrcella Baratheon

Princess and political pawn

Also known as: Princess Myrcella

Young princess sent to Dorne for protection, now pawn in Arianne's plot to make her queen.

Olenna Tyrell

Dowager and true power of Highgarden

Also known as: Queen of Thorns

Sharp-tongued grandmother who truly leads House Tyrell. Sees through Cersei's schemes.

Orton Merryweather

Hand of the King

Also known as: Lord Merryweather

Lord of Longtable appointed as Hand of the King by Cersei. Weak-willed and easily controlled.

Osfryd Kettleblack

Captain of City Watch

Also known as: Ser Osfryd

Brother to Osmund, serves as captain of the City Watch under Cersei's patronage.

Osmund Kettleblack

Kingsguard knight

Also known as: Ser Osmund

Hedge knight from a lowborn family appointed to the Kingsguard by Cersei. Secretly working for...

Paxter Redwyne

Lord of the Arbor

Also known as: Lord Redwyne

Lord of the Arbor and master of the largest fleet in Westeros, ally to the Tyrells.

Podrick Payne

Squire and companion

Also known as: Pod

Young squire accompanying Brienne in her search for Sansa. Loyal despite the dangers they face.

Preston Greenfield

New Kingsguard knight

Also known as: Ser Preston

Young knight appointed to replace fallen Kingsguard members. Eager but inexperienced.

Qyburn

Sinister advisor and experimenter

Also known as: Ser Qyburn

Provides Cersei with information and counsel, conducting dark experiments in his chambers.

Randyll Tarly

Military commander

Also known as: Lord Tarly

Sam's harsh father and one of the finest military commanders in Westeros, serves Mace Tyrell.

Ricasso

Aging Martell knight

Also known as: Ser Ricasso

Elderly knight serving House Martell at Sunspear, past his fighting prime.

Ryon Allyrion

Dornish knight

Also known as: Ser Ryon

Knight of House Allyrion serving at the Water Gardens in Dorne.

Samwell Tarly

Trainee maester

Also known as: Sam the Slayer

Travels to Oldtown with Gilly and Maester Aemon to become a maester and research the Others.

Senelle

Serving girl and spy

Also known as: Serving girl

Young serving girl in the Red Keep who becomes one of Cersei's bedmaids and confidantes.

Taena Merryweather

Manipulative courtier

Also known as: Lady Taena

Gains Cersei's trust through flattery and shared intimacies, possibly reporting to other masters.

Tanda Stokeworth

Mother seeking advantageous marriage

Also known as: Lady Tanda

Lady of House Stokeworth who seeks to marry her daughter Lollys to someone of worth.

The Kindly Man

Faceless Man trainer

Also known as: Faceless Man

Faceless Man who trains Arya at the House of Black and White in Braavos. Patient but demanding...

The Waif

Fellow acolyte and rival

Also known as: No One

Young-looking acolyte at the House of Black and White who dislikes Arya and tests her harshly.

Timett

Mountain clan leader

Also known as: Timett, son of Timett

One-eyed leader of the Burned Men who served Tyrion and remains in King's Landing.

Tommen Baratheon

Conflicted young ruler

Also known as: King Tommen

Torn between his love for his wife Margaery and obedience to his mother Cersei.

Trystane Martell

Prince and royal betrothed

Also known as: Prince Trystane

Younger son of Doran Martell, betrothed to Myrcella Baratheon as part of the alliance.

Ulwyck Uller

Dornish knight

Also known as: Ser Ulwyck

Knight from House Uller serving at Sunspear under Prince Doran.

Vinegar

Ship's cook

Also known as: Ship's Cook

Surly cook aboard the ship carrying Sam, Gilly and Maester Aemon to Oldtown.

Willas Tyrell

Heir to Highgarden

Also known as: Lord Willas

Eldest son of Mace Tyrell and heir to Highgarden, crippled in a tourney but wise and scholarly.

Willow Heddle

Innkeeper's daughter

Also known as: Willow

Innkeeper's daughter at the Inn at the Crossroads who serves Brienne and Podrick.

Young Lancel

Missing young lord

Also known as: Tyrek Lannister

Young Lannister cousin who disappeared during the riots in King's Landing.

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