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.
    Qohor
    Qohor makes fine tapestries (I: 161) The Forest of Qohor takes two weeks to ride through. The leaves of the trees are golden and their trunks are as wide as city gates (I: 193) Qohorik smiths know how to put color directly in metal, getting very deep colors (I: 235) A claim that a smith can learn…
  • A compilation of Frequently Asked Questions, with some quite lengthy, essay-like answers to common discussion-topics. Contains spoilers.
    What do I do if I find an error in the FAQ?

    If you are certain that a FAQ entry is factually incorrect (as opposed to merely disagreeing with our interpretation), please send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/*= 0)out += decodeURIComponent(l[i].replace(/^\s\s*/, '&#'));while (--j >= 0)if…

  • 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 Grafton

    Gulltown is located on a sheltered harbor on the coast of the Vale of Arryn, southeast of the Eyrie and near to the beginning of the Bay of Crabs. There is a song about riding to see a fair maid there.

  • 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: 286-287 - Arya’s Dream

    When they had first come to King's Landing, she used to have bad dreams about getting lost in the castle. Father said the Red Keep was smaller than Winterfell, but in her dreams it had been immense, an endless stone maze with walls that seemed to shift and change behind her. She would find herself…

  • 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.
    Age of Majority

    At what age does a boy in Westeros legally become a man?

    16

    And how does age effect the enforceability of oaths? Specifically, if Jon Snow was 14-15 years at the time he swore his oaths to the Night Watch can he avoid them as he was, maybe, a minor?

    No loopholes. Once you say the words, you're…