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The '''Inn of the Kneeling Man''' is an inn in the [[Riverlands]] located near the spot where King [[Torrhen Stark]] bent the knee to [[Aegon I]]. The main building sits along the shore where the [[Trident]] bends. It has long, low wings that stretch out. The lower story is made of grey stone, the upper one of whitewashed wood. Its roof is slate and has a stables and an arbor. It reportedly brewed a good ale.{{ref|ASOS|11}} Above its door is a painted sign of a king on his knees.{{ref|ASOS|13}}
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The '''Inn of the Kneeling Man''' is an inn in the [[riverlands]] located near the spot where [[Torrhen Stark]], [[King in the North]], is said to have bent the knee to [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] during [[Aegon's Conquest]].{{ref|ASOS|11}}
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==Layout==
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The main building sits along the shore where the [[Red Fork]] of the [[Trident]] bends. It has long, low wings that stretch out along the river. The lower story is made of grey stone, the upper one of whitewashed wood, and the roof is [[slate]].{{ref|ASOS|11}} The building has thick, diamond-shaped windowpanes and a cellar.{{ref|ASOS|11}} The common room has tables, a hearth, along with the kitchen.{{ref|ASOS|13}}
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The inn is surrounded by outbuildings, including stables. Behind it is an arbor with apples trees and a small garden.{{ref|ASOS|11}} The inn brews a fine [[ale]], and [[cider]] is also available.{{ref|ASOS|11}}
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Swinging from an iron post at the end of the inn's wooden dock is a flaking shingle painted to depict [[Torrhen Stark]] kneeling with his hands together in submission.{{ref|ASOS|11}} A painted sign of the king is also located above the inn's door.{{ref|ASOS|13}}
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A cottage and a village are located about two miles and six miles east of the inn, respectively.{{ref|ASOS|11}}{{ref|ASOS|13}} Ser [[Warren]]'s towerhouse is located south of the village.{{ref|ASOS|11}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
King Torrhen came south with his forces after the [[Field of Fire]] but upon seeing Aegon's dragon and the massive host at his back, he knelt and surrendered his crown at this site.{{ref|ASOS|11}}
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[[File:King Who Knelt.jpg|thumb|450px|[[Torrhen Stark]] kneels to [[Aegon I Targaryen]], by Chase Stone ©]]
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[[Torrhen Stark]], [[King in the North]], came south with his forces during [[Aegon's Conquest]] to oppose [[House Targaryen]]. After receiving the submission of [[Highgarden]], [[Aegon I Targaryen]] led his host north to confront the [[northmen]]. Torrhen's scouts had seen the aftermath of the [[burning of Harrenhal]], and the King in the North had heard of Aegon's victory at the [[Field of Fire]].{{ref|FAB|Aegon's Conquest}}
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Once at the [[Trident]], Torrhen saw Aegon's larger host and the three [[dragon]]s of the Targaryens, [[Balerion]], [[Meraxes]], and [[Vhagar]]. Instead of fighting, the [[House Stark|Starks]] and Targaryens negotiated.{{ref|FAB|Aegon's Conquest}} The inn is said to be built where Torrhen submitted{{ref|ASOS|11}} on the south bank of the Trident.{{ref|FAB|Aegon's Conquest}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], Ser [[Cleos Frey|Cleos]] and Ser [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] stop here on their way south. They meet [[Husband|a man]] who has taken over duties as innkeeper, as well as a crossbow-wielding boy he had adopted. The [[Sharna|innkeeper's wife]] is not there at that time. After taking a meal, Brienne overpays the man for three horses but refuses to stay the night. She also disregards his advice on choice of roads, suspecting him to be in league with bandits and leading them to ambush.{{ref|ASOS|11}}
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[[File:Duck for dinner by mustamirri.jpg|thumb|[[Lem]] brings duck for dinner, by mustamirri ©]]
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[[Brienne of Tarth]], Ser [[Cleos Frey]], and Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] stop at the inn on their way from [[Riverrun]] to [[King's Landing]]. They meet a man, [[Husband]], who has taken over duties at the inn, although he denies being an innkeep. The trio also meet a crossbow-wielding [[boy]] adopted by the man. The man says that he and his wife had buried the previous innkeep and his family out back. The man's wife, [[Sharna]], is not there at that time. The travelers are served horse steak, fried onions, stale oatcakes, [[ale]], and [[cider]]. After the meal, Brienne overpays the man for three horses but refuses to stay the night. She also disregards his advice on choice of roads, suspecting him to be in league with bandits and leading them to ambush.{{ref|ASOS|11}}
  
After [[Arya Stark]] is captured by the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], she is brought to the inn. Her true identity is revealed when [[Harwin]] returns.{{ref|ASOS|13}}
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After [[Arya Stark]] is captured by the [[brotherhood without banners]], [[Tom of Sevenstreams]] says that Sharna is the new innkeep, and the outlaws bring "Squab" to the inn. [[Hot Pie]] is pleased to have ale and rabbit. Alarmed when [[Gendry]] announces that soldiers are approaching, Arya breaks [[Lem]]'s nose with her tankard of ale. Her true identity is revealed when she is recognized by [[Harwin]], one of the returning outlaws and a former [[House Stark guards|Stark guardsman]].{{ref|ASOS|13}} Hot Pie remains at the inn to help Sharna bake; the youth asks Arya to visit once the [[War of the Five Kings]] has ended.{{ref|ASOS|17}}
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==Quotes==
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{{quote|'''Jaime''': We could not have found a better inn.<br>
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'''Brienne''': Is this some special place?<br>
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'''Cleos''': This is the Inn of the Kneeling Man, my lady. It stands upon the very spot where [[Torrhen Stark|the last King in the North]] knelt before [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] to offer his submission.{{ref|ASOS|11}}|[[Jaime Lannister]], [[Brienne Tarth]], and [[Cleos Frey]]}}
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{{quote|There's an inn not far ahead kept by some friends of ours. We could share some ale and a bite of bread, instead of fighting one another.{{ref|ASOS|13}}|[[Tom of Sevenstreams]] to [[Arya Stark]]}}
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{{quote|It did not look like an outlaws' lair, she had to admit; it looked friendly, even homey, with its whitewashed upper story and slate roof and the smoke curling up lazy from its chimney.{{ref|ASOS|13}}|thoughts of [[Arya Stark]]}}
  
 
==Chapters that take place at the Inn==
 
==Chapters that take place at the Inn==
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|A Storm of Swords: 11. Jaime II]]
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*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|''A Storm of Swords'': 11. Jaime II]]
*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 13|A Storm of Swords: 13. Arya II]]
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*[[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 13|''A Storm of Swords'': 13. Arya II]]
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==References==
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==References and Notes==
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{{region Riverlands}}
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[[Category:Inns in the Seven Kingdoms]]
 
[[Category:Places in the Riverlands]]
 
[[Category:Places in the Riverlands]]
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[[es:Posada del Hombre Arrodillado]]
 
[[es:Posada del Hombre Arrodillado]]

Revision as of 16:58, 16 May 2023

The riverlands and the location of the Inn of the Kneeling Man
The riverlands and the location of the Inn of the Kneeling Man
Inn of the Kneeling Man
The riverlands and the location of the Inn of the Kneeling Man

The Inn of the Kneeling Man is an inn in the riverlands located near the spot where Torrhen Stark, King in the North, is said to have bent the knee to Aegon the Conqueror during Aegon's Conquest.[1]

Layout

The main building sits along the shore where the Red Fork of the Trident bends. It has long, low wings that stretch out along the river. The lower story is made of grey stone, the upper one of whitewashed wood, and the roof is slate.[1] The building has thick, diamond-shaped windowpanes and a cellar.[1] The common room has tables, a hearth, along with the kitchen.[2]

The inn is surrounded by outbuildings, including stables. Behind it is an arbor with apples trees and a small garden.[1] The inn brews a fine ale, and cider is also available.[1]

Swinging from an iron post at the end of the inn's wooden dock is a flaking shingle painted to depict Torrhen Stark kneeling with his hands together in submission.[1] A painted sign of the king is also located above the inn's door.[2]

A cottage and a village are located about two miles and six miles east of the inn, respectively.[1][2] Ser Warren's towerhouse is located south of the village.[1]

History

Torrhen Stark kneels to Aegon I Targaryen, by Chase Stone ©

Torrhen Stark, King in the North, came south with his forces during Aegon's Conquest to oppose House Targaryen. After receiving the submission of Highgarden, Aegon I Targaryen led his host north to confront the northmen. Torrhen's scouts had seen the aftermath of the burning of Harrenhal, and the King in the North had heard of Aegon's victory at the Field of Fire.[3]

Once at the Trident, Torrhen saw Aegon's larger host and the three dragons of the Targaryens, Balerion, Meraxes, and Vhagar. Instead of fighting, the Starks and Targaryens negotiated.[3] The inn is said to be built where Torrhen submitted[1] on the south bank of the Trident.[3]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

Lem brings duck for dinner, by mustamirri ©

Brienne of Tarth, Ser Cleos Frey, and Ser Jaime Lannister stop at the inn on their way from Riverrun to King's Landing. They meet a man, Husband, who has taken over duties at the inn, although he denies being an innkeep. The trio also meet a crossbow-wielding boy adopted by the man. The man says that he and his wife had buried the previous innkeep and his family out back. The man's wife, Sharna, is not there at that time. The travelers are served horse steak, fried onions, stale oatcakes, ale, and cider. After the meal, Brienne overpays the man for three horses but refuses to stay the night. She also disregards his advice on choice of roads, suspecting him to be in league with bandits and leading them to ambush.[1]

After Arya Stark is captured by the brotherhood without banners, Tom of Sevenstreams says that Sharna is the new innkeep, and the outlaws bring "Squab" to the inn. Hot Pie is pleased to have ale and rabbit. Alarmed when Gendry announces that soldiers are approaching, Arya breaks Lem's nose with her tankard of ale. Her true identity is revealed when she is recognized by Harwin, one of the returning outlaws and a former Stark guardsman.[2] Hot Pie remains at the inn to help Sharna bake; the youth asks Arya to visit once the War of the Five Kings has ended.[4]

Quotes

Jaime: We could not have found a better inn.

Brienne: Is this some special place?

Cleos: This is the Inn of the Kneeling Man, my lady. It stands upon the very spot where the last King in the North knelt before Aegon the Conqueror to offer his submission.[1]

There's an inn not far ahead kept by some friends of ours. We could share some ale and a bite of bread, instead of fighting one another.[2]

It did not look like an outlaws' lair, she had to admit; it looked friendly, even homey, with its whitewashed upper story and slate roof and the smoke curling up lazy from its chimney.[2]

—thoughts of Arya Stark

Chapters that take place at the Inn

References