125. Histories & Lore: The Kingsguard (Jaime Lannister)
Jaime Lannister details the heroes and storied triumphs of the Kingsguard believed to be the most honorable knights in the realm.
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Jaime Lannister details the heroes and storied triumphs of the Kingsguard believed to be the most honorable knights in the realm.
Bronn sheds some light on the unfavorable moments from the Kingsguard's history, including their blind loyalty for less-than-honorable kings.
Qyburn explains the significance of the Maester's Chain, a symbolic ornament earned by students of The Citadel, with each link representing the mastery of a different subject.
Varys tracks the lives and all too common deaths of the Kings of Westeros over the years, proving that the Iron Throne is truly an uncomfortable seat to hold.
Jorah Mormont details the mysterious properties of Valyrian Steel, a metal considered magical that was used to forge the blades of the great Houses of Westeros.
Bronn offers his view on the Seven Kingdoms' questionable methods of justice, including the dramatic trial by combat and the rarely invoked trial by Seven.
The High Sparrow details how "The Seven-Pointed Star" has influenced followers of the Faith of the Seven throughout the centuries.
The High Sparrow narrates the origins of the Faith Militant, its rebellion against House Targaryen that plunged the realm into war, and its ultimate decline and disbandment.
Varys discusses the history of Volantis, the oldest of the Free Cities from its humble beginnings as the first colony of Valyria.
Tycho Nestoris explains the history behind the beautiful city of Braavos, from the Titan who inhabits the harbor, to the world-renowned swordsmanship of the city's "bravos."
Tycho Nestoris discusses the mysterious guild of assassins known as the Faceless Men.
Roose Bolton gives his views on Winterfell and how the House Bolton influenced its creation and expansion before seizing it.
Acting Lord Commander Alliser Thorne talks about the purpose of the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, how he is chosen, and recalls some of the more noteworthy Lord Commanders, who made history through their folly.
Barristan Selmy recounts how he was named to the Kingsguard, saw King Aerys descend into madness but revered Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. Barristan describes the fateful Tourney at Harrenhal, the ensuing War of the Five Kings, and how he fought beside Rhaegar at the Battle of the Trident where he was killed.
Ellaria Sand narrates a brief history of Dorne from the migration of the First Men to the present day.
Daario Naharis describes the history of the fighting pits of Meereen, the different types of fights that occur there, and the lives that the more-skilled fighters lead.
Varys talks about the Rhoyne, the largest river of Essos, and the people who originally inhabited it, the Rhoynar, and the war they fought against the Dragonlords.
A man known as "Jaqen H'ghar" discusses the Many-Faced God, the syncretic god of death worshiped by the cult of assassins known as the Faceless Men.
Qyburn discusses the dreaded plague known as Greyscale, and its advanced victims known as "Stone Men".
Missandei of Naath discusses the self-styled "Great Masters", the powerful aristocratic slaver families that rule over Meereen, the largest city in Slaver's Bay.
The great Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons is discussed by Shireen Baratheon, Viserys Targaryen, Oberyn Martell, Robert Baratheon, Catelyn Stark, and Joffrey Baratheon.
Euron Greyjoy remembers the origins of the Old Way of the Ironborn in their days of glory, and how a brutal and bloody leader tried to recover it during the Dance of the Dragons.
Euron Greyjoy discusses the origins of the tradition of the Kingsmoot, and he names the most famous and bloodthirsty kings named under this tradition.
Euron Greyjoy outlines the cultures and peoples he has witnessed in his travels and incursions for the Summer Sea.