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 Hand of the King
    The Hand is the second most powerful man in the kingdom. He speaks with the king's voice and wields his authority, leads his armies and drafts his lays, and can sit on the Iron Throne to pass judgement when the king is absent. (I: 39) It is said 'What the king dreams, the Hand builds.' The lowborn…
  • A compilation of Frequently Asked Questions, with some quite lengthy, essay-like answers to common discussion-topics. Contains spoilers.
    What were some important events in the ancient past?

    The beginning of time, but not recorded history, in Westeros was known as the Dawn Age (I: 616). This time period, of indeterminate length, found Westeros populated by the children of the forest, who for time-uncounted lived alone throughout the continent of Westeros, except perhaps for the giants…

  • 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 Rosby

    Northeast of King’s Landing, Rosby is one of the nearest of the bannerhouses sworn directly to King’s Landing. Its current lord is Gyles Rosby, an old and sickly man. Lord Walder Frey’s sixth wife was Lady Bethany Rosby. The family is not known for its robustness.

  • 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: 277 - The Wolves Will Come Again

    "The wolves will come again," said Jojen solemnly. "And how would you be knowing, boy?" "I dreamed it."

    The wolves are most likely the Starks, and this would seem to suggest that in some form or other the Starks will become important players once again.

  • 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.
    TH Media Interview