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.
    Other Lands
    It is well known that the cheapest place to buy slaves is right off the ship (II: 642) There are cultures in the eastern continent where men are allowed more than one wife (II: 643) Colloquo Votar’s Jade Compendium, a thick volume of tales and legends from the east (IV: 76) The Weeping Woman is…
  • A compilation of Frequently Asked Questions, with some quite lengthy, essay-like answers to common discussion-topics. Contains spoilers.
    How does Mr. Martin feel about A Song of Ice and Fire fan fiction?

    Mr. Martin does not approve of or allow A Song of Ice and Fire fan fiction.

  • 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 Footly

    Their motto is, “Tread Lightly Here.” No member of the house has yet appeared, although they have been mentioned in passing.

    Caltrops are anti-personnel and anti-cavalry devices, made of spiked metal strewn liberally along a field to injure the feet and hooves of men and horses.

  • 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.
    I: 411 - The Stallion That Mounts the World

    "As swift as the wind he rides, and behind him his khalasar covers the earth, men without number, with arakhs shining in their hands like blades of razor grass. Fierce as a storm this prince will be. His enemies will tremble before him, and their wives will weep tears of blood and rend their flesh…

  • 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.
    News Tidbit

    A bit of news that may interest some of you -- my editors at Bantam have decided that they =will= include a preview chapter from A STORM OF SWORDS in the U.S. paperback edition of A CLASH OF KINGS, presently scheduled for publication in September.

    The chapter they have chosen in the first Sansa…