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The '''Inn of the Kneeling Man''' is an inn that is 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>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime</ref> Above its door is a painted sign of a king on his knees.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Arya</ref>
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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}}
  
 
==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>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime</ref>
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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}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Storm of Swords===
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[Brienne of Tarth|Brienne]], Ser [[Cleos Frey|Cleos]] and Ser [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] stopped here on their way south. They met a man who had taken over duties as innkeeper, as well as a crossbow-wielding boy he had adopted. 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>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Jaime</ref>
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[[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}}
  
After [[Arya Stark]] is captured by the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]], she is brought to the Inn where she met [[Harwin]] and divulged her true identity.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 13|Chapter 13]], Arya</ref>
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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}}
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==

Revision as of 18:17, 17 May 2013

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 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.[1] Above its door is a painted sign of a king on his knees.[2]

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.[1]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

Brienne, Ser Cleos and Ser Jaime stop here on their way south. They meet a man who has taken over duties as innkeeper, as well as a crossbow-wielding boy he had adopted. The 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.[1]

After Arya Stark is captured by the Brotherhood Without Banners, she is brought to the inn. Her true identity is revealed when Harwin returns.[2]

References and Notes