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Finally nearing [[Oldtown]], the ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'' has evaded or drove off the longships of the [[ironmen]], and is undergoing customs inspection. The ironborn now control many of the outlying towns and fortifications surrounding the [[Arbor]] and along the [[Mander]] nearly to Oldtown. [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] learns that even Oldtown is at risk until Lord [[Paxter Redwyne]] can bring his fleet back from [[Dragonstone]]. Meanwhile, Lord [[Leyton Hightower]] has not left his tower in years, while his sons struggle to protect the great city. His youngest son, Ser [[Humfrey Hightower|Humfrey]], has sailed to the [[Free Cities]] to hire sellsails or persuade his half-sister [[Lynesse Hightower|Lynesse]] to loan him some of the Archon of Lys' ships. As Sam prepares to disembark for the [[Citadel]], he considers whether it would be safe for [[Gilly]] at [[Horn Hill]], since it would only have a small regiment of guards left. Fortunately, Sam knows that Gilly will be safe aboard the ''Cinnamon Wind'', at least until he can learn more of the situation in Oldtown.
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the [[Cinnamon Wind]] Passing through the [[Redwyne Straits]] on their way to [[Oldtown]], has evaded or drove off the longships of the [[ironmen]], and is undergoing customs inspection. The ironborn now control many of the outlying towns and fortifications surrounding the [[Arbor]] and along the [[Mander]] nearly to Oldtown. [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] learns that even Oldtown is at risk until Lord [[Paxter Redwyne]] can bring his fleet back from [[Dragonstone]]. Meanwhile, Lord [[Leyton Hightower]] has not left his tower in years, while his sons struggle to protect the great city. His youngest son, Ser [[Humfrey Hightower|Humfrey]], has sailed to the [[Free Cities]] to hire sellsails or persuade his half-sister [[Lynesse Hightower|Lynesse]] to loan him some of the Archon of Lys' ships. As Sam prepares to disembark for the [[Citadel]], he considers whether it would be safe for [[Gilly]] at [[Horn Hill]], since it would only have a small regiment of guards left. Fortunately, Sam knows that Gilly will be safe aboard the ''Cinnamon Wind'', at least until he can learn more of the situation in Oldtown.
  
 
Upon reaching [[Citadel#Seneschal's Court|Seneschal's Court]], Sam is forced to wait a long while before he will be admitted to speak with the Seneschal. His patience running thin at the delay, Sam is approached by [[Alleras]], who informs him that it will take a penny to get past the acolyte. But when Alleras introduces himself, Sam is taken aback when he learns that the acolyte is called "the Sphinx". Samwell then tells Alleras the story of how he reached Oldtown, leaving out only the promises he was sworn to keep. After hearing all that had transpired, especially [[Maester Aemon]]'s plea that the Citadel learn of [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]], Alleras tells him to forget the Seneschal. The Archmaesters will believe little of what Sam has to say, but there is one who will- Archmaester [[Marwyn]]. At the [[Isle of Ravens]], Sam recognizes [[Leo Tyrell]], but before many words can be exchanged, Marwyn the Mage appears and ushers Sam and Alleras into his chambers.
 
Upon reaching [[Citadel#Seneschal's Court|Seneschal's Court]], Sam is forced to wait a long while before he will be admitted to speak with the Seneschal. His patience running thin at the delay, Sam is approached by [[Alleras]], who informs him that it will take a penny to get past the acolyte. But when Alleras introduces himself, Sam is taken aback when he learns that the acolyte is called "the Sphinx". Samwell then tells Alleras the story of how he reached Oldtown, leaving out only the promises he was sworn to keep. After hearing all that had transpired, especially [[Maester Aemon]]'s plea that the Citadel learn of [[Daenerys Targaryen|Daenerys]], Alleras tells him to forget the Seneschal. The Archmaesters will believe little of what Sam has to say, but there is one who will- Archmaester [[Marwyn]]. At the [[Isle of Ravens]], Sam recognizes [[Leo Tyrell]], but before many words can be exchanged, Marwyn the Mage appears and ushers Sam and Alleras into his chambers.

Revision as of 02:08, 19 September 2011

Samwell V
A Feast for Crows chapter
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POV Brandon Stark
Page UK HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Samwell IV
JAIME VII  ← Samwell V →  Appendix

Synopsis

the Cinnamon Wind Passing through the Redwyne Straits on their way to Oldtown, has evaded or drove off the longships of the ironmen, and is undergoing customs inspection. The ironborn now control many of the outlying towns and fortifications surrounding the Arbor and along the Mander nearly to Oldtown. Sam learns that even Oldtown is at risk until Lord Paxter Redwyne can bring his fleet back from Dragonstone. Meanwhile, Lord Leyton Hightower has not left his tower in years, while his sons struggle to protect the great city. His youngest son, Ser Humfrey, has sailed to the Free Cities to hire sellsails or persuade his half-sister Lynesse to loan him some of the Archon of Lys' ships. As Sam prepares to disembark for the Citadel, he considers whether it would be safe for Gilly at Horn Hill, since it would only have a small regiment of guards left. Fortunately, Sam knows that Gilly will be safe aboard the Cinnamon Wind, at least until he can learn more of the situation in Oldtown.

Upon reaching Seneschal's Court, Sam is forced to wait a long while before he will be admitted to speak with the Seneschal. His patience running thin at the delay, Sam is approached by Alleras, who informs him that it will take a penny to get past the acolyte. But when Alleras introduces himself, Sam is taken aback when he learns that the acolyte is called "the Sphinx". Samwell then tells Alleras the story of how he reached Oldtown, leaving out only the promises he was sworn to keep. After hearing all that had transpired, especially Maester Aemon's plea that the Citadel learn of Daenerys, Alleras tells him to forget the Seneschal. The Archmaesters will believe little of what Sam has to say, but there is one who will- Archmaester Marwyn. At the Isle of Ravens, Sam recognizes Leo Tyrell, but before many words can be exchanged, Marwyn the Mage appears and ushers Sam and Alleras into his chambers.

Marwyn first describes how the Valyrians used dragonglass for various magical means, noticing Sam's interest in the Obsidian candle. Sam then repeats what he had told Alleras, stating that Maester Aemon was convinced that Daenerys was the promised one in the prophecy, not Prince Rhaegar or Stannis. To this, Archmaester Marwyn reveals how fickle and treacherous prophecy can be, but he is still intrigued. He makes it clear to Sam that Maester Aemon may have been killed by the Archmaesters had he spoken his mind to them. When Sam inquires why, Marwyn replies, "Who do you think killed all the dragons the last time around? The world the Citadel is building has no place in it for sorcery or prophecy or glass candles, much less for dragons. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the Wall, when by rights he should have been raised to archmaester. His blood was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can."

Commanding Alleras to look after Sam, Marwyn makes known his plan to travel to Slaver's Bay, as Maester Aemon had intended. He intends to take the Cinnamon Wind, hoping to reach Daenerys prior to the "grey sheep", as he referred to the other archmaesters. He advises Sam to work rapidly toward his collar, and never mention anything of prophecies, dragons, or Daenerys to anyone in the Citadel. Marwyn quickly departs, and Alleras reveals to Sam that their meeting was not happenstance. The Mage knew Sam was coming, supposedly from the dragonglass candle. The novice in the room the whole time shows Sam to his quarters, finally divulging his name, "I'm Pate, like the pig boy."

References and Notes

  • The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [1].