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House Dayne: Part 1 – Characters

December 30, 2015 | By History of Westeros

Aziz & Ashaya break down the major characters from House Dayne. Theories, background and predictions!

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Thanks to Lucifer Means Lightbringer of Astronomy of Ice and Fire for the quotes! Michael Klarfeld did the maps.

“The finest knight I ever saw was Ser Arthur Dayne, who fought with a blade called Dawn, forged from the heart of a fallen star. They called him the Sword of the Morning, and he would have killed me but for Howland Reed.”

“He wondered what Ser Arthur Dayne would have to say of this lot. “How is it that the Kingsguard has fallen so low,” most like.”


“The Prince of Dragonstone had never trusted him as he had trusted Arthur Dayne. Harrenhal was proof of that. The year of the false spring. The memory was still bitter.”


The Dornishmen who had come to court with the Princess Elia were in the prince’s confidence as well, particularly Prince Lewyn Martell, Elia’s uncle and a Sworn Brother of the Kingsguard. But the most formidable of all Rhaegar’s friends and allies in King’s Landing was surely Ser Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning.


Darkstar

“Men call me Darkstar, and I am of the night.”


“Continuing the most ambitious and imaginative epic fantasy since The Lord of the Rings The action in Book Four of A Song of Ice and Fire begins the day after the end of A STORM OF SWORDS. While the remaining northern lords war endlessly with each other and the ironmen of the isles attack the Dreadfort, Sansa becomes a skilled player in the game of thrones with Littlefinger as her mentor, Arya a skilled assassin, and Bran a magician and shapeshifter of great power. All seek to gain revenge for the death of their parents and Robb Stark, whose head was cut off and replaced with the head of his direwolf. Valar morghulis. All men must die, and wolves, too. Danerys trains her growing dragons and learns from Barristan the secrets of her father, her brother Rhaegar, and other matters that will culminate at Starfell. And Jon Snow is the nine-hundredth-and-ninety-eighth lord commander of the Night’s Watch. The Wall is his. The night is dark, and he has King Stannis to face. The cold wind is rising, and still there are inhuman powers gathering in the north.”

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Episode Summary

Join Aziz and Ashaya as they delve into the legendary House Dayne, exploring the lives and legacies of its most prominent members. From the enigmatic Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning, and his iconic Dawn, to the mysterious Ashara Dayne and her connection to Jon Snow, we unravel the secrets and theories surrounding this powerful Dornish house. We discuss their complex relationships with major players like Aerys Targaryen, Rhaegar Targaryen, and Barristan Selmy, examining their roles in pivotal events including the Tower of Joy and the downfall of the Targaryen dynasty. Prepare for insightful discussions on characters like Darkstar, Edric Dayne, and Howland Reed, as we piece together the history of House Dayne and its enduring impact on Westeros. Featuring stunning maps by Michael Klarfeld and insightful quotes courtesy of Lucifer Means Lightbringer, this episode is a must-listen for any serious Game of Thrones fan.

Characters

Allyria DayneArianne MartellArthur DayneAshara DayneBarristan SelmyBeric DondarrionEdric DayneElia MartellGerold DayneHowland ReedJaime LannisterJon SnowLewyn MartellMyrcella BaratheonPetyr BaelishRobb Stark

Houses

House Dayne of High HermitageHouse LannisterHouse Stark

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