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.
    The Old Gods
    The gods of the North are nameless and numerous (I: 6. SSM: 1) The First Men and their descendants in the north largely follow the old gods, which were worshipped by the Children of the Forest (I: 19, etc.) Every castle has its godswood, at which the center is always a heart tree with its face (I:…
  • 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 MUDs or MUSHes?

    Mr. Martin does not approve of people starting A Song of Ice and Fire MUDs or MUSHes without first obtaining permission from him to do so. Currently only one such game is approved: Blood of Dragons MUSH. Excerpts from relevant e-mails regarding the approval can be found at the Blood of Dragons MUSH

  • 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 Vikary

    The only member of the house to have been mentioned is Ser Lymond Vikary.

    The arms, with its quarters reversing the red and silver of the Reyne arms beneath a bend sinister, indicates that the founder of the house was either a Reyne bastard or a descendant of a Reyne bastard.

  • 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.
    III: 491-492 - The Dead Kings

    "The king is dead, is that sour enough for you?" Arya's heart caught in her throat. "Which bloody king is dead, crone?" Lem demanded. "The wet one. The kraken king, m'lords.I dreamt him dead and he died, and the iron squids now turn on one another. Oh, and Lord Hoster Tully's died too, but you…

  • 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.
    US Signing Tour (Seattle, WA)

    The U bookstore was packed, and I overheard employees saying they had never had as big a response. The crowd was more varied than I expected. Two sorority girls walked in and I thought they were lost, but they immediately picked up books, chose a spot along the shelves and stayed for GRRM's talk.…