Questions tagged [a-song-of-ice-and-fire]
For questions about the series of epic fantasy novels titled "A Song of Ice and Fire" written by George R. R. Martin. For questions about the TV series based on this series, use the [game-of-thrones] tag instead. If your question is overlapping in scope, you may use both tags. Append any relevant character tags. Only use [george-r-r-martin] for questions about the author himself.
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Who are the characters in the House of the Dragon S02E06 intro tapestry featuring three dragons and a Targaryen wielding a sword?
In the opening credits of House of the Dragon Season 2, we're treated to a series of tapestries that illustrate various events from House Targaryen's history. One tapestry in particular, featured in ...
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Which battles were the swords of the initial structure of the Iron Throne taken from?
In A Song of Ice and Fire, the Iron Throne is depicted as composed of melted down swords of the armies that Aegon the Conqueror defeated. The author has stated that this is one of the closest ...
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Does the HotD Season 2 intro tapestry with a dragon and two figures reference an event in ASoIaF lore?
In the opening credits to House of the Dragon Season 2, we see a series of tapestries depicting various events related to House Targaryen. In episode 3’s intro, one tapestry shows what looks like a ...
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Which characters support the side they believe is illegitimate in the Dance of the Dragons?
In House of the Dragon, I've always assumed that the members of the two warring factions—the Blacks and the Greens—believed their side was legitimate and that their opponents were the actual usurpers ...
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Does "Fire & Blood" suggest Rhaenyra Targaryen's supporters back her mainly because she's allied with Daemon Targaryen?
In the "Inside the Episode" video for House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 2, showrunner Ryan Condal made an interesting statement about Rhaenyra Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne. He ...
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How should I pronounce Jalabhar Xho’s last name?
In George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, there is a somewhat exotic character called Jalabhar Xho:
JALABHAR XHO, an exile prince from the Summer Isles
I’m not sure how to pronounce ...
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Do the Masters of Coin and Whisperers get a nice brooch like the Hand of the King does?
In Game of Thrones, the Hand of the King gets a nice fancy brooch to show off their title:
I'm not sure if this is just a show thing, or if it's described in the books too.
Do the Masters of Coin and/...
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Who was Prince Viserys Targaryen (brother of Daenerys) named after?
Viewers of Game of Thrones (2011) were introduced to Prince Viserys Targaryen, the brother of Daenerys Targaryen, and Rhaegar Targaryen. In the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon (2022), two ...
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What could cause the bond between a dragon and its rider to be broken, other than death?
In House of the Dragon S01E07 "Driftmark", Laenor Velaryon, who is the rider of the dragon Seasmoke, fakes his death, gets a new haircut, and flees "across the narrow sea" (to ...
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Non-criminals in the night's watch [duplicate]
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For non-criminals, apparently serving the night's watch includes the for life + no leave because 'leave' is desertion or whatever + take no wife + father no children + etc,...
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Is Jaime Lannister younger than Cersei Lannister?
In the books, much is made of Tyrion being younger than Cersei, which may or may not have implications.
This has me wondering, does she have two younger brothers? After all, Jaime and Cersei are twins ...
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What title does a prince's wife have?
We see Elia Martell being given the title Princess, but this was due to her birthright as the daughter of the Princess of Dorne. Rhaella was a princess by birth, her parents were king and queen, and ...
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what titles do the legitimate children of Oberyn or the legitimate children of Trystane have?
Is the title of Princess/Prince in House Martell only used by the children of the current ruler, or do the children of the ruler's siblings get the same title?
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What does the training of the faceless men contain?
We've seen Arya training with the Faceless men in Braavos. It was mostly serving, telling lies (the game she played with the waif) and fighting. But what does the training consist of to become a ...
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Who would be regent to new Lord of Bear Island if all adult Mormonts died?
As we know according to the book, Maege is the Lady of Bear Island, with five daughters; Dacey, Alysane, Lyra, Jorelle, and Lyanna. Dacey dies at the Red Wedding, Alysane leaves with Ironborn, the ...