The Citadel

The Archive of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' Lore

  • An exhaustive compilation of thematic notes, arranged in a hierarchical structure. Contains direct spoilers for pre-book history and indirect spoilers through the facts noted down for events in the books.
    Legends and Beliefs
    The Dothraki believe that someday ghost grass will cover the world, and then all life will end (I: 190) It is believed that a woman able to eat the entire heart of a stallion without retching or choking will have a strong, fearless son; if she cannot, the child will be weak, deformed, stillborn, or…
  • A compilation of Frequently Asked Questions, with some quite lengthy, essay-like answers to common discussion-topics. Contains spoilers.
    Who is Jaqen H’ghar?

    Jaqen H’ghar is certainly a Faceless Man of Braavos, the most mysterious and costliest of assassins (I: 297). Whether Jaqen is merely another of his many guises or his true identity is an open question. Given the speculation that a Faceless Man assassinated Balon Greyjoy (see Prophecies), it is…

  • Graphical representations of almost all known banners as well as info files for houses and individuals. Contains minor spoilers in the actual listings of Houses, while major spoilers are placed in specially marked files except when it concerns banners belonging to individuals: these files may contain major spoilers right off
    House Hewett

    Oakenshield is one of the four Shield Islands north of the mouth of the Mander. The Shield Islands provide a large portion of the war ships for the Tyrell fleet. The only member of the house to appear is Ser Glendon Hewett, a member of the Night’s Watch stationed at Eastwatch-by-the-Sea.

  • A compilation of prophecies, visions and dreams which appear to reveal something about the future. Contains spoilers, as we note when we believe a prophecy has been fulfilled.
    II: 382 - The Sea

    "It is the sea that comes." "The sea?" "I dreamed that the sea was lapping all around Winterfell. I saw the black waves crashing against the gates and towers, and then the salt water came flowing over the walls and filled the castle. Drowned men were floating in the yard. When I first dreamed…

  • A comphrehensive collection of fan correspondance with George R.R. Martin. Also included are interviews and chats as well as reports from conventions, signings, etc. May contain spoilers even for as of yet unreleased books.
    Torcon (Toronto, Canada; August 28-September 1)

    [Note: This report fleshes out details given in Rhelle's report.]

    OK, some more info:

    That convo that was referred to above went like this:

    Q: "Do you know how the books will end?"

    GRRM: "YES" (emphatically)

    Q: "So do you have it written down somewhere... just in case?"

    GRRM: "Nope. It's all in…