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− | People say that Marwyn keeps the company of [[whore]]s and hedge wizards, talks with hairy [[Ibbenese]] and pitch-black [[Summer Isles|Summer Islanders]] in their own tongues, and sacrifices to queer gods at the little sailor’s temples down by [[Oldtown]]’s wharves. Men speak of seeing him down by the undercity, in rat pits and black brothels, consorting with [[mummer]]s, singers, [[sellsword]]s and even beggars. Some have | + | People say that Marwyn keeps the company of [[whore]]s and hedge wizards, talks with hairy [[Ibbenese]] and pitch-black [[Summer Isles|Summer Islanders]] in their own tongues, and sacrifices to queer gods at the little sailor’s temples down by [[Oldtown]]’s wharves. Men speak of seeing him down by the undercity, in rat pits and black brothels, consorting with [[mummer]]s, singers, [[sellsword]]s and even beggars. Some even have whispered that he has killed a man with his fists once. {{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}} He believes in many curious things. {{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}} |
He has traveled the lands beyond the [[Narrow Sea]]. He encountered [[Mirri Maz Duur]] in his travels and taught her the secrets of the human body and the [[Common Tongue]]. {{Ref|aGoT|61}} | He has traveled the lands beyond the [[Narrow Sea]]. He encountered [[Mirri Maz Duur]] in his travels and taught her the secrets of the human body and the [[Common Tongue]]. {{Ref|aGoT|61}} |
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Marwyn, better known as Marwyn the Mage, is an archmaester of the Citadel.
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Appearance
He has a thick neck and a strong jaw. He is short and squat with enormous hands, a thick chest and a hard ale-belly. He has white hair coming out of his nose and ears. His nose has been broken more than once and his teeth are stained red.[1] His ring, rod and mask are made of Valyrian steel.[2]
About
People say that Marwyn keeps the company of whores and hedge wizards, talks with hairy Ibbenese and pitch-black Summer Islanders in their own tongues, and sacrifices to queer gods at the little sailor’s temples down by Oldtown’s wharves. Men speak of seeing him down by the undercity, in rat pits and black brothels, consorting with mummers, singers, sellswords and even beggars. Some even have whispered that he has killed a man with his fists once. [3] He believes in many curious things. [3]
He has traveled the lands beyond the Narrow Sea. He encountered Mirri Maz Duur in his travels and taught her the secrets of the human body and the Common Tongue. [4]
Marwyn spent eight years in the east mapping distant lands, searching for lost books, and studying with warlocks and shadowbinders. He was nicknamed 'Marwyn the Mage' by Archmaester Vaellyn after his return. [3] The name was soon all over Oldtown, much to Vaellyn’s vast annoyance. He often calls the rest of the maesters the 'grey sheep'.[5],[1] He is the author of the book, Book of Lost Books.[6]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
In Essos Mirri Maz Duur mentions to Daenerys Targaryen that she was taught about human anatomy by a maester named Marwyn. [4]
A Storm of Swords
In conversation with Jaime Lannister Qyburn explains how he came to believe in the possibility of ghosts and mentions that of all the archmaesters only Marwyn gives the matter any thought.[7]
A Feast for Crows
Leo Tyrell tells the group of novices and acolytes assembled at the Quill and Tankard that Marwyn believes the tales of dragons are true and that he has managed to light an obsidian candle. [3]
Asha Greyjoy finds Lord Rodrik Harlaw reading his book, The Book of Lost Books, in the Book Tower.[6]
At Marwyn's request, Alleras brings Samwell Tarly to meet with Marwyn after talking to him at the Seneschal's Court. Marwyn listens to Samwell's story and then declares that he is off to meet Daenerys Targaryen. He orders Samwell keep quiet about Daenerys and the dragons and to finish his studies and then get back to the Wall as fast as possible. Marwyn then leaves to catch the Cinnamon Wind in order to get to Dany as quickly as possible in Meereen. [1]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 61, Daenerys VII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 7, Cersei II.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 44, Jaime VI.