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{{Infobox Chapter AFfC
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| pov = [[Aeron Greyjoy]]
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| title = The Prophet
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| place        = [[Great Wyk]] - [[Hammerhorn]] - [[Pebbleton]]
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| previous = [[A Feast for Crows-Prologue|Prologue]]  
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| current = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 1|The Prophet]]  
| align="center" | [[A Feast for Crows-Prologue|Prologue]]
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| next = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 2|The Captain of Guards]]
| align="center" | [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 1|The Prophet]]
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| align="center" | [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 2|The Captain <br>of the Guards]]
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| arc next = [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 19|The Drowned Man]]
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| align="center" | [[Pate]]
 
| align="center" | [[Aeron Greyjoy|The Prophet]]
 
| align="center" | [[Areo Hortah|The Captain <br>of the Guards]]
 
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==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
Aeron Greyjoy, in the chapter referred to as the "prophet" is drowning men at a beach. This a practice in which a worshiper of the [[Drowned God]] is held below the water until he passes out. The priest then reanimates him. Through this initiation the person is stronger:
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[[Aeron Greyjoy]], who in the chapter is referred to as "the prophet", is drowning men at a beach on [[Great Wyk]]. This a practice in which a worshiper of the [[Drowned God]] is held below the water until he drowns. The priest then resuscitates him. Through this initiation the person is stronger:
 
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[[Gormond Goodbrother]] appears to bring Aeron to Lord Goodbrother. Aeron declines but when the messenger tell him the king, Aeron's brother, is dead he goes with him. During the journey Aeron remember his brothers. His father married three times. The sons of his first wife died young. The eldest son from his second marriage was the strongest and fiercest of the remaining. Aeron admired Balon although there were not close in their youth.  
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[[Gormond Goodbrother]] appears to bring Aeron to Lord [[Gorold Goodbrother]]. Aeron initially declines but relents when the messenger tells him [[Balon Greyjoy|the king]], Aeron's brother, is dead. During the journey Aeron remembers his brothers. His father married three times. The sons of his first wife died young. The eldest son from his second marriage was the strongest and fiercest of the remaining. Aeron admired Balon although they were not close in their youth.  
  
When they arrive at Lord Goodbrother's hall Aeron demands that all people are send away so he and Gorold Goodbrother can talk. Lord Goodbrother insists that his [[Murenmure|maester]] will stay as well. Aeron disagrees and prepares to leave himself but the maester stops him by informing him that [[Euron Greyjoy]] has occupied the [[Seastone Chair]]. Aeron is shocked. He remembers his brother but with little love. Goodbrother wants advice who to support but Aeron want to pray first and goes to [[Pebbleton]].
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When they arrive at Lord Goodbrother's hall at [[Hammerhorn]], Aeron demands that everyone in the hall be sent away so that he and Gorold Goodbrother can speak privately. Lord Goodbrother insists that his [[Murenmure|maester]] will stay as well. Aeron disagrees and prepares to leave, but the maester stops him by informing him that [[Euron Greyjoy]] has occupied the [[Seastone Chair]]. Aeron is shocked. He remembers his brother but with little love. Goodbrother wants advice on whom to support, but Aeron wants to pray first and leaves for [[Pebbleton]].
  
 
Again Aeron thinks back to his youth. He was not a very religious man but rather a drunken sod. This changed when he fell overboard in a sea battle during [[Greyjoy Rebellion|Balon's Rebellion]]. He almost drowned and became a devoted follower of the Drowned God.  
 
Again Aeron thinks back to his youth. He was not a very religious man but rather a drunken sod. This changed when he fell overboard in a sea battle during [[Greyjoy Rebellion|Balon's Rebellion]]. He almost drowned and became a devoted follower of the Drowned God.  
Aeron had discussed the succession with Balon. Thought Balon had wanted his daughter to succeed him Aeron did not agree. Theon was a weakling and probably dead. Balon's eldest brother, Euron is ungodly and Aeron hates him. Thus Aeron makes up his mind, it must be [[Victarion Greyjoy|Victarion]].  
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Aeron has discussed the succession with Balon. Though Balon wanted his daughter, [[Asha Greyjoy|Asha]], to succeed him, Aeron did not agree with having a woman rule the [[Iron Islands]]. [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]] is a weakling and probably dead. Balon's eldest brother, [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron]], is ungodly and Aeron hates him. Thus Aeron makes up his mind; it must be [[Victarion Greyjoy|Victarion]].  
  
A few day later Aeron has arrived at Pebbleton and starts to preach. Asha has also claimed the throne. Now Aeron's followers and a number of lords look to him for advice who to support. During his preaching he finds his inspiration: the Ironman should elect the king in a Kingsmoot as they did in the old days. Every captain is to go to the hills of [[Nagga]] the ancient place where the old kings were chosen. Aeron hear his followers take up his call and knows he has done the right thing.  
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A few days later, Aeron has arrived at [[Pebbleton]] and starts to preach. Asha has also claimed the throne. Now Aeron's followers and a number of lords look to him for advice on whom to support. During his preaching, he finds his inspiration: the Ironmen should elect the king in a [[Kingsmoot]] as they did in the old days. Every captain is to go to [[Nagga's Hill]] on [[Old Wyk]], the ancient place where the old kings were chosen. Aeron hears his followers take up his call and knows he has done the right thing.
  
 
==Greyjoy family tree==
 
==Greyjoy family tree==
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==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
 
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*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/02/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-feast-for-crows-part-2 A Read of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows, Part 2]. Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
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Revision as of 20:48, 7 June 2019

The Prophet
A Feast for Crows chapter
AFeastForCrows.jpg
POV Aeron Greyjoy
Place Great Wyk - Hammerhorn - Pebbleton
Page UK HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Prologue  ← The Prophet →  The Captain of Guards

The Drowned Man

Synopsis

Aeron Greyjoy, who in the chapter is referred to as "the prophet", is drowning men at a beach on Great Wyk. This a practice in which a worshiper of the Drowned God is held below the water until he drowns. The priest then resuscitates him. Through this initiation the person is stronger:

“What is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger.” —Aeron Damphair[1]

Gormond Goodbrother appears to bring Aeron to Lord Gorold Goodbrother. Aeron initially declines but relents when the messenger tells him the king, Aeron's brother, is dead. During the journey Aeron remembers his brothers. His father married three times. The sons of his first wife died young. The eldest son from his second marriage was the strongest and fiercest of the remaining. Aeron admired Balon although they were not close in their youth.

When they arrive at Lord Goodbrother's hall at Hammerhorn, Aeron demands that everyone in the hall be sent away so that he and Gorold Goodbrother can speak privately. Lord Goodbrother insists that his maester will stay as well. Aeron disagrees and prepares to leave, but the maester stops him by informing him that Euron Greyjoy has occupied the Seastone Chair. Aeron is shocked. He remembers his brother but with little love. Goodbrother wants advice on whom to support, but Aeron wants to pray first and leaves for Pebbleton.

Again Aeron thinks back to his youth. He was not a very religious man but rather a drunken sod. This changed when he fell overboard in a sea battle during Balon's Rebellion. He almost drowned and became a devoted follower of the Drowned God. Aeron has discussed the succession with Balon. Though Balon wanted his daughter, Asha, to succeed him, Aeron did not agree with having a woman rule the Iron Islands. Theon is a weakling and probably dead. Balon's eldest brother, Euron, is ungodly and Aeron hates him. Thus Aeron makes up his mind; it must be Victarion.

A few days later, Aeron has arrived at Pebbleton and starts to preach. Asha has also claimed the throne. Now Aeron's followers and a number of lords look to him for advice on whom to support. During his preaching, he finds his inspiration: the Ironmen should elect the king in a Kingsmoot as they did in the old days. Every captain is to go to Nagga's Hill on Old Wyk, the ancient place where the old kings were chosen. Aeron hears his followers take up his call and knows he has done the right thing.

Greyjoy family tree

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dagon
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lady Stonetree
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quellon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lady Piper
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lady Sunderly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Harlon
 
Quenton
 
Donel
 
Balon
 
Alannys Harlaw
 
Euron
 
Victarion
 
Unknown
three wives
 
Urrigon
 
Aeron
 
Robin
 
Stillborn
daughter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rodrik
 
Maron
 
Asha
 
Erik
Ironmaker
 
Theon
 
Bastard
sons
 
 
 
Stillborn
daughter
 
 

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References and Notes

  1. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.