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− | Prince Garin led 250, 000 men to their deaths in an attempt to stop the [[Valyria]]ns. He was named Garin the Great for giving the Valyrians pause. | + | Prince Garin led 250,000 men to their deaths in an attempt to stop the [[Valyria]]ns. He was named Garin the Great for giving the Valyrians pause.{{ref|aFfC|21}} |
− | According to legend, the men of Volantis and Valyria hung Garin in a golden cage and mocked him as he called upon [[Mother Rhoyne]] to destroy them. That very night the waters rose and drowned the invaders of [[Sorrows|Chroyane]]. From that they, the spirits of the fallen conquerors remained beneath the waters, and their breath rises from the murk to make the fogs that infest the ruined city. It is also | + | According to legend, the men of Volantis and Valyria hung Garin in a golden cage and mocked him as he called upon [[Mother Rhoyne]] to destroy them. That very night, the waters rose and drowned the invaders of [[Sorrows|Chroyane]]. From that they, the spirits of the fallen conquerors remained beneath the waters, and their breath rises from the murk to make the fogs that infest the ruined city. It is also believed by some that Garin rose from his watery grave and became the [[Shrouded Lord]].{{ref|aDwD|18}} |
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== |
Revision as of 05:19, 19 May 2013
Garin | |
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Alias | Garin the Great |
Title | Prince |
Allegiance | Rhoynar |
Race | Rhoynar |
Culture | Rhoynar |
Died | Chroyane |
Book |
A Feast for Crows A Dance with Dragons |
Prince Garin, better known as Garin the Great, is a historical figure of the Rhoynar.
History
Prince Garin led 250,000 men to their deaths in an attempt to stop the Valyrians. He was named Garin the Great for giving the Valyrians pause.[1]
According to legend, the men of Volantis and Valyria hung Garin in a golden cage and mocked him as he called upon Mother Rhoyne to destroy them. That very night, the waters rose and drowned the invaders of Chroyane. From that they, the spirits of the fallen conquerors remained beneath the waters, and their breath rises from the murk to make the fogs that infest the ruined city. It is also believed by some that Garin rose from his watery grave and became the Shrouded Lord.[2]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 21, The Queenmaker.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 18, Tyrion V.