Qarl the Maid
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Qarl, more widely known as Qarl the Maid, is an ironborn warrior. He has three brothers, Uller, Skyte and Eldiss, and is the grandson of a thrall.[1]
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Appearance and Character
- See also: Images of Qarl
Qarl is beardless and pink-cheeked.[2][3] He is renowned as one of the fiercest warriors of the Iron Islands.[4]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Qarl and two of his brothers encounter Theon and Asha Greyjoy in Lordsport. There they recount the story of the death of their brother, Eldiss. Asha believes that Theon should make the brothers part of his crew.[5]
A Feast for Crows
Qarl serves aboard Asha's ship, the Black Wind.[6] During the kingsmoot, he dances the finger dance with Eldred Codd, which he wins.[7] Qarl is one of the champions for Asha Greyjoy at the kingsmoot.[3]
A Dance with Dragons
Qarl sails to Deepwood Motte with Asha as she contemplates her next move. It is revealed that he and Asha are lovers.[1] He is captured along with Asha, Tris Botley and several other ironborn when the castle is taken by the army of Stannis Baratheon.[8]
Qarl is later freed and ransomed along with the other ironborn by Tycho Nestoris, as the banker needs an escort to get him to Stannis whose army is marching on Winterfell.[9]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 26, The Wayward Bride.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Appendix.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 37, Theon III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 42, The King's Prize.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 62, The Sacrifice.