George R.R. Martin Trivia

1. The legendary knight Ser Duncan the Tall described the cause of the Blackfyre Rebellions this way: "Some old dead king gave a sword to one son instead of another, that was the start of it". What was the name of that "old dead king"?

From Quiz The Reds and the Blacks

Answer: Aegon IV, the Unworthy

Aegon IV was the eleventh Targaryen king. Considered one of the worst kings of Westeros, Aegon could not control his urges, such as gluttony and lust. As a result, many illegitimate children were born to him, including Daemon Waters, whom Aegon personally knighted when he was twelve years old and bestowed upon him the ancestral sword of House Targaryen, Blackfyre. Daemon's martial prowess and popularity resulted in most of the great knights of the realm following him, when he tried to usurp his brother's throne. Information comes from "The Mystery Knight" and "The World of Ice and Fire".

From Quiz The Blacks and the Greens

Answer: Viserys I

Viserys I was the fifth Targaryen king, reigning from 103 to 129 AC. Although the Seven Kingdoms prospered during his reign, the first seeds of the civil war that would follow were planted as well. Viserys' first wife was Aemma Arryn and their only child that survived infancy was Princess Rhaenyra. However, after the death of Queen Aemma, Viserys was enamored with Alicent Hightower and they got married. Alicent gave Viserys four children, including princes Aegon (who would later become King Aegon II) and Aemond. Princess Rhaenyra and Queen Alicent despised each other, because both wanted to be First Lady of the Realm. Information comes from "The Princess and the Queen" and "The World of Ice and Fire".

From Quiz "A Game of Thrones": Who Says What?

Answer: Bran

The first chapter is told through Bran's eyes. After the execution of a deserter, Bran ask his father "Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?". Ned Stark answers, "That is the only time a man can be brave." Ned was not only an honorable man, but he is also a good father, constantly trying to educate his children.

From Quiz Betrothed, Betrayed, and Beheaded

Answer: Eddard Stark

He was beheaded for treason on the orders of King Joffrey.

From Quiz Eddard Stark, the Quiet Wolf

Answer: Rickard

Eddard's father was named Rickard and his mother Lyarra. Rickard Stark was born after the year 230 after Aegon's Conquest. Although Rickard is thought to be an only child, it is possible that the baby named Brandon Stark for whom Old Nan was hired as a wet nurse be Rickard's brother. Rickard died in King's Landing in the year 283 AC under orders of the Mad King, Aerys II Targaryen.

From Quiz The Untold History of Westeros: Part II

Answer: Argilac the Arrogant

Argilac was the last of House Durrandon. In the battle known as the Last Storm, he was slain in single combat by Orys Baratheon, who took his daughter as wife and the arms and words of House Durrandos as his. From that day on the Baratheons have ruled the Storm Lands from the mighty fortress known as Storm's End.

From Quiz The Untold History of Westeros: Part I

Answer: Septon Barth

Septon Barth was the son of a blacksmith, who was given to faith when still young. He came to work in the library at the Red Keep. King Jaehaerys later named him Hand of the King.

From Quiz History Of The Lands Of Ice And Fire

Answer: The Dance Of Dragons

This war, known as the The Dance Of Dragons, resulted in the crowning of the son of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Aegon III the Dragonbane. Many dragons were killed in this war including Vhagar, the last of Aegon the Conqueror's three dragons.

From Quiz A Glossary of Ice and Fire

Answer: laugh

You're expected to laugh when someone tells a joke or a funny remark, unless you're a poor sport (especially when the joke was on you). The word jape was first used in the 14th century which means "to say or do something jokingly or mockingly" (www.merriam-webster.com)

From Quiz 'Game of Thrones': Book 1 'A Song of Ice and Fire'

Answer: Lyanna and Brandon

Lyanna and Brandon Stark were Ned's brother and sister. Lyanna was to marry Robert of House Baratheon, but when she died he married Cersei Lannister; Brandon Stark was to marry Catelyn of House Tully, but when he died Catelyn married Ned in his stead.

From Quiz Why Did They Do That In Westeros?

Answer: She believes he tried to murder her son

On her return from King's Landing, Lady Catelyn, traveling incognito, bumped into Tyrion Lannister at an inn. Since Littlefinger had identified the dagger used in the attack on Bran as belonging to Tyrion, Lady Catelyn rallied Tully bannermen in the inn and used them to capture Tyrion so she could bring him to justice for harming her family.

From Quiz The Players of Westeros II

Answer: Joffrey Baratheon

Joffrey Baratheon was a cruel and relentless ruler for the short time he held the crown under the guidance of his dear mother, Cersei Lannister. His intemperance led him to order the execution of Eddard Stark, against his mother's will. Nonetheless, Stark was beheaded and a war with Winterfell began. Unknown to him, Joffrey was a child born of incest between Cersei Lannister and her brother, Jaime. Eddard Stark was killed before he could reveal that information. Stannis Baratheon used this fact as his rationalization that he is the true heir to the Iron Throne.

From Quiz A Game of Thrones

Answer: Gared

Gared of the Nights Watch is the first person mentioned. " 'We should start back,' Gared urged as the woods began to grow dark around them".

From Quiz How Would They Say That in Westeros?

Answer: Knighthood

In our own world, we call a knight "Sir". There does not seem to be a female equivalent. Podrick Payne, who squires for the female knight Brienne of Tarth, generally calls her "Ser... My lady... Ser..."

From Quiz Song of Ice & Fire: The Geography of Westeros

Answer: the Twins

The Twins are actually two castles, one on either side of the Trident, with a bridge between them. It is the only place in the Neck where a large force can cross the river. Walder Frey uses his strategic location to demand concessions from Robb Stark when he needs to move his army southward.

From Quiz Food in "A Song of Ice and Fire"

Answer: Meat and mead

Sharing meat and mead implies a bond. In "A Clash of Kings", Theon tells his father how close he has become to King Robb Stark in the following terms: "I have hunted with him, trained with him, shared meat and mead with him, warred at his side. I have earned his trust." In the dedication to "A Clash of Kings", George R.R. Martin even thanks some of his own friends "for all the meat and mead we've shared."

From Quiz "A Dance with Dragons", Part Two

Answer: He tells her he is a married man.

Penny remembers seeing Sansa at the wedding feast in King's Landing. "Was she your wife? She... she was very beautiful..."

From Quiz "A Dance with Dragons", Part One

Answer: To show that they were putting old Meereen behind and accepting the new.

Skahaz mo Kandaq is the original Shavepate and creates the Brazen Beasts, a group of Shavepates and freedmen that guard Meereen from the Sons of the Harpy.

From Quiz "A Song of Ice & Fire": The Gods, New & Old

Answer: white bark, red leaves, and a face carved into the heart tree

The old religion bears some resemblance to the Celtic practice of worshiping in oak groves. In the south of Westeros many heart trees were cut down after the Andal Conquest, but most castles and towns still kept a weirwood as a place of contemplation and spirituality.

From Quiz The Players of Westeros

Answer: Mace Tyrell

Mace Tyrell of House Tyrell is the Lord of Highgarden. After supporting first Renly Baratheon, then Joffrey Baratheon as king, it was apparent that he wished to side with whichever kingdom ended up victorious in the battle for Westeros. Tyrell is also known to be overly confident of his abilities to lead military forces and plan strategically, however none of his compatriots share the same confidence.

From Quiz Hear Me Roar!

Answer: Obara, Nymeria and Tyene

The Sand Snakes are the illegitimate daughters of Prince Oberyn of Dorne. Incensed by their father's death at the hands of Ser Gregor Clegane, the eldest three, Obara, Nymeria and Tyene, urge their uncle to take action, unaware that he has other plans entirely.

From Quiz A Feast for Crows

Answer: Samwell

Sam finally reaches Oldtown and finds out some interesting tidbits of information about maesters, magic and prophecies.

From Quiz History and Legend of 'A Song of Ice and Fire'

Answer: 300 years

Aegon came from Dragonstone and conquered the Seven Kingdoms with his sisters Visenya and Rhaenys.

From Quiz The Songs of Ice and Fire

Answer: Grey Wind, Ghost, Lady, Nymeria, Summer and Shaggydog

Out of the litter of direwolves there is one for each Stark child and one for Jon. Robb and Grey Wind, Jon and Ghost, Sansa and Lady, Arya and Nymeria, Bran and Summer and Rickon and Shaggydog.

From Quiz Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken

Answer: Jeyne Westerling

It was Robb's marriage to Jeyne, when he had previously agreed to marry a daughter or granddaughter of Lord Frey, which led to the breach with House Frey and thence to the Red Wedding.

From Quiz A Game of Thrones: Sigils and Mottos

Answer: House Baratheon

The House Baratheon's motto is "Ours is the Fury." King Robert Baratheon was a member of this House, Ruler of the 7 Kingdoms, along with his children; Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen. King Robert had two brothers, King Stannis of Dragonstone and King Renly of Storm's End. This is the youngest of the Great Houses.

From Quiz Ours Is The Fury

Answer: King Stannis

Cressen dies trying to kill Melissandre and therefore remove her influence over Stannis. In doing so he is forced to drink from the same poisoned chalice as Melissandre. He dies while she survives.

From Quiz Winter Is Coming

Answer: Robb, Sansa, Arya, Brandon and Rickon

At the start of the novel Robb is 14, Sansa is 11, Arya 9, Brandon 7 and Rickon is only 3. Their illegitimate half-brother, Jon Snow, is also 14.

From Quiz A Game of Thrones

Answer: Four fingers

During the siege at Storm's End, Davos had smuggled his black ship with a hold crammed full of onions and salt fish into the bay, helping the Baratheons to withstand the siege until Eddard Stark relieved them. Stannis Baratheon cut off four knuckles on one of his hands as his sentence for his deeds as a smuggler then knighted him and gave him choice lands on Cape Wrath for his reward.

From Quiz A Game of Thrones

Answer: Warhammer

A weapon said to be so powerful; no normal man could lift it. With one strike, Robert completely shattered Rhaegar's armor and slew him. The jewels on Raegar's armor fell off and were carried away by the current of the Trident.

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