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.
    Geography (South of the Wall)
    The North is nearly as large as the other six kingdoms put together (I: 33) The North is not heavily populated, largely bogs and fields and forests, with few large inns to be found even on the kingsroad (I: 33) The barrows of the First Men are spread throughout the North (I: 93) The kingsroad past…
  • A compilation of Frequently Asked Questions, with some quite lengthy, essay-like answers to common discussion-topics. Contains spoilers.
    Who is George R.R. Martin aka GRRM?

    George R.R. Martin is a well-known author of science fiction and fantasy. More information can be found at his official website.

  • 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 Leek

    The only member of the house to be mentioned is Ser Rufus Leek, a one-legged, illiterate knight who serves as castellan of the Dun Fort in Duskendale.

  • 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.
    TMK: 682-683 - A White Sword

    "Alyn was seeking for me, and I did not care to be found. He grows tiresome when he drinks, does Alyn. I saw you slip away from that bedchamber of horrors, and slipped out after you. I've had too much wine, I grant you, but not enough to face a naked Butterwell." He gave Dunk an enigmatic smile. "I…

  • 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.
    The Sword of the Morning vs. Barristan the Bold

    [NOTE: This is from private correspondence without the usual header information we use to verify. However, a screenshot of the message can be seen here, with the name of the respondee redacted.]

    Who would win in a fight, Barristan Selmy or Arthur Dayne (in their best days)?

    Dayne... if he was…