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.
    Bannerhouses
    House Caron is from the Dornish Marches, and has as emblem a field of nightingales (I: 248, 257) House Selmy, who are landed knights (I: 677. SSM: 1) House Wylde (I: 677) House Trant (I: 677) House Penrose (I: 677) House Errol of Haystack Hall (I: 677. II: 715) House Estermont of Greenstone. The…
  • A compilation of Frequently Asked Questions, with some quite lengthy, essay-like answers to common discussion-topics. Contains spoilers.
    Is Catelyn dead?

    Yes and no. At the end of ASoS, it was clear that she was resurrected (III: 924). It was widely assumed that this was done by Thoros of Myr, until AFfC was released, which made it clear that it was in fact Lord Beric Dondarrion, breathing his magical fire into Catelyn’s body and putting an end to…

  • 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 Westbrook

    No member of the house has appeared yet.

  • 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.
    IV: 540-541 - Maggy the Frog’s Prophecy

    "When will I wed the prince?" she asked. "Never. You will wed the king."

    Maggy the Frog clearly predicted that Cersei would marry Robert, not Rhaegar or any other Targaryen.

    ... "I will be queen, though?" asked the younger her. "Aye." Malice gleamed in Maggys yellow eyes. "Queen you shall be .…

  • 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.
    EW Interview on The Long Night

    https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/09/george-r-r-martin-game-of-thrones-prequel-facts/