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| Character_name = [[File:House Caron.png|left|50px]] Rolland Storm [[File:The Bastard of Nightsong.png|right|50px]]
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| Character_name = Rolland Storm<ref>Rolland Storm does not have known personal arms, but it is possible that he, like other highborn bastards, uses his father's house sigil with [[Media:The Bastard of Nightsong.png|reversed colors]].</ref>
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| image_caption = Rolland Storm by [http://cloudninja9.deviantart.com/ cloudninja9]©
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| image_caption = Rolland Storm - by lupotterdraws ©.
| Alias = The Bastard of [[Nightsong]]
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| Alias = The Bastard of Nightsong
| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>[[Castellan]] of [[Dragonstone]]<br>Lord of [[Nightsong]] (claimant){{ref|ADWD|Appendix}}<br>[[Lord of the Marches]] (claimant)
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| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>[[Castellan]] of [[Dragonstone]]<br>[[Lord of Nightsong]] (claimant){{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}<br>[[Lord of the Marches]] (claimant)
 
| Allegiance = [[House Caron]]<br>[[House Baratheon of Dragonstone]]
 
| Allegiance = [[House Caron]]<br>[[House Baratheon of Dragonstone]]
 
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| Culture = [[Dornish Marches|Marcher]]
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| Father = [[Bryen Caron]]
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| Books = ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)
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| Books = ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appendix)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appendix)
 
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Ser '''Rolland Storm''', known as the '''Bastard of Nightsong''', is the [[bastard]] son of Lord [[Bryen Caron]], the late head of [[House Caron]].
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Ser '''Rolland Storm''', known as '''the Bastard of Nightsong''', is a [[knight]] of [[House Caron]]. He is the [[bastard]] son of the late Lord [[Bryen Caron]] of [[Nightsong]] and the half-brother of Lord [[Bryce Caron]].{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
  
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
==Appearance and Character==
:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Rolland Storm|Images of Rolland Storm]]''
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{{See also|Category:Images of Rolland Storm|l1=Images of Rolland Storm}}
Rolland's face is covered in scars from the pox.{{ref|aSoS|63}} He worships the [[Warrior (the Seven)| Warrior]], an aspect of the [[Faith of the Seven]], with a faith as fierce as he is.{{ref|aSoS|54}} Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] considers him a seasoned killer.{{ref|aFfC|32}}
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Rolland's face is covered in scars from the [[pox]].{{Ref|aSoS|63}} He worships [[Warrior (the Seven)|the Warrior]], an aspect of the [[Faith of the Seven]], with a faith as fierce as he is.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] considers him a seasoned killer.{{Ref|aFfC|32}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
[[File:The Bastard of Nightsong unknown.png|thumb|350px|© Fantasy Flight Games.]]
 
[[File:The Bastard of Nightsong unknown.png|thumb|350px|© Fantasy Flight Games.]]
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
Ser Rolland joins his true born half-brother, Lord [[Bryce Caron]], in declaring for [[Renly Baratheon]] at the outset of the [[War of the Five Kings]], and in joining [[Stannis Baratheon]] after Renly's assassination at [[Siege of Storm's End (299)|Storm's End]]. He commands the rearguard after the disastrous end to the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], allowing Stannis to reach the safety of [[Salladhor Saan]]'s fleet and escape to [[Dragonstone]]. Lord Bryce, however, is killed in the fighting by Ser [[Philip Foote]].{{ref|aSoS|54}}
 
  
===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Ser Rolland joined his true born half-brother, Lord [[Bryce Caron]], in declaring first for [[Renly Baratheon]] at the outset of the [[War of the Five Kings]] and then [[Stannis Baratheon]] after Renly's assassination at [[Siege of Storm's End (299)|Storm's End]]. Rolland commanded the rearguard after the disastrous end to the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], allowing Stannis to reach the safety of [[Salladhor Saan]]'s fleet and escape to [[Dragonstone]]. Lord Bryce, however, was killed in the fighting by Ser [[Philip Foote]].{{Ref|aSoS|54}}
Rolland is among the [[king's men]], those Lord [[Davos Seaworth]] seeks out who are still loyal to Stannis without being believers in the new faith.{{ref|aSoS|54}} He is part of Davos's plot to send [[Edric Storm]] away from [[Dragonstone]]. He is the only member who remains with Lord Davos after Edric's escape, and keeps watch over some guardsmen as Davos confronts King [[Stannis Baratheon]] and [[Melisandre]].{{ref|aSoS|63}}
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Rolland is among the [[king's men]], those Lord [[Davos Seaworth]] seeks out who are still loyal to Stannis without being believers in the new faith.{{Ref|aSoS|54}} He is part of Davos's plot to send [[Edric Storm]] away from [[Dragonstone]]. He is the only member who remains with Lord Davos after Edric's escape, and keeps watch over some guardsmen as Davos confronts King [[Stannis Baratheon]] and [[Melisandre]].{{Ref|aSoS|63}}
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Once at the [[Wall]], Stannis sends word to Rolland, the new castellan of Dragonstone, to begin mining [[obsidian]].{{Ref|ASOS|78}}
  
Once at the [[Wall]], Stannis sends word to Rolland, the new castellan of [[Dragonstone]], to begin mining [[obsidian]].{{Ref|ASOS|78}}
 
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Ser Rolland commands the small garrison Stannis left to hold Dragonstone after he sailed north. Lord [[Paxter Redwyne]] is sent to [[Siege of Dragonstone|besiege Dragonstone]] to appease the Queen Regent, [[Cersei Lannister]], and nullify the closet threat to [[King's Landing]]. However, when the [[Battle of the Shield Islands|Shield Islands]] of [[the Reach]] are attacked, Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] begs to take command so that the Redwyne Fleet can return to defend their homelands.{{ref|aFfC|32}}
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[[File:Rolland Storm by cloudninja9.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Rolland Storm - by cloudninja9.]]
  
[[Aurane Waters]] reports to Cersei that upon arrival, Loras offered Rolland single combat, which he declined. The resulting assault cost more than a thousand lives and severely injured Loras, but Rolland was unable to hold the keep and Dragonstone was finally taken by the [[Iron Throne]]. Rolland's current status is unknown.{{ref|AFFC|36}}
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Ser Rolland commands the small garrison Stannis left to hold Dragonstone after he sailed north. Lord [[Paxter Redwyne]] is sent to [[Siege of Dragonstone|besiege Dragonstone]] to appease the Queen Regent, [[Cersei Lannister]], and nullify the closest threat to [[King's Landing]]. After the [[taking of the Shields]] by [[Euron Greyjoy]], however, Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] begs to take command so that the [[Redwyne fleet]] can return to defend their homelands.{{Ref|aFfC|32}}
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[[Aurane Waters]] later reports to Cersei that upon arrival, Loras offered Rolland single combat, which was declined. The resulting assault cost more than a thousand lives and severely injured Loras, but Rolland was unable to hold the keep and Dragonstone was finally taken by the [[Iron Throne]]. Rolland's current status is unknown.{{Ref|AFFC|36}}
  
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
After the death of Lord Bryce at the Blackwater, the [[House Lannister|Lannister]]s consider Rolland to be a pretender to the title "Lord of [[Nightsong]]" against their own claimant, Ser [[Philip Foote]], the man who killed his brother.{{ref|aDwD|Appendix}}
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After the death of Lord Bryce at the Blackwater, the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] consider Rolland to be a pretender to the title "Lord of [[Nightsong]]" against their own claimant, Ser [[Philip Foote]], the man who killed his brother.{{Ref|aDwD|Appendix}}
  
==References and Notes==
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==Quotes==
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{{Quote|The Bastard of Nightsong had a pox-ravaged face and an air of tattered chivalry; Ser [[Gerald Gower]] was broad, bluff, and blond; Ser [[Andrew Estermont]] stood a head taller, with a spade-shaped beard and shaggy brown eye-brows. They were all good men in their own ways, Davos thought.{{Ref|ASOS|63}}|thoughts of [[Davos Seaworth]]}}
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Rolland Storm[1]
Rolland Storm by Lu.png
Rolland Storm - by lupotterdraws ©.

Alias The Bastard of Nightsong
Titles
Allegiances
Culture Marcher
Father Bryen Caron
Books

Ser Rolland Storm, known as the Bastard of Nightsong, is a knight of House Caron. He is the bastard son of the late Lord Bryen Caron of Nightsong and the half-brother of Lord Bryce Caron.[2]

Appearance and Character

Rolland's face is covered in scars from the pox.[3] He worships the Warrior, an aspect of the Faith of the Seven, with a faith as fierce as he is.[4] Queen Cersei Lannister considers him a seasoned killer.[5]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

© Fantasy Flight Games.

Ser Rolland joined his true born half-brother, Lord Bryce Caron, in declaring first for Renly Baratheon at the outset of the War of the Five Kings and then Stannis Baratheon after Renly's assassination at Storm's End. Rolland commanded the rearguard after the disastrous end to the Battle of the Blackwater, allowing Stannis to reach the safety of Salladhor Saan's fleet and escape to Dragonstone. Lord Bryce, however, was killed in the fighting by Ser Philip Foote.[4]

Rolland is among the king's men, those Lord Davos Seaworth seeks out who are still loyal to Stannis without being believers in the new faith.[4] He is part of Davos's plot to send Edric Storm away from Dragonstone. He is the only member who remains with Lord Davos after Edric's escape, and keeps watch over some guardsmen as Davos confronts King Stannis Baratheon and Melisandre.[3]

Once at the Wall, Stannis sends word to Rolland, the new castellan of Dragonstone, to begin mining obsidian.[6]

A Feast for Crows

Rolland Storm - by cloudninja9.

Ser Rolland commands the small garrison Stannis left to hold Dragonstone after he sailed north. Lord Paxter Redwyne is sent to besiege Dragonstone to appease the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, and nullify the closest threat to King's Landing. After the taking of the Shields by Euron Greyjoy, however, Ser Loras Tyrell begs to take command so that the Redwyne fleet can return to defend their homelands.[5]

Aurane Waters later reports to Cersei that upon arrival, Loras offered Rolland single combat, which was declined. The resulting assault cost more than a thousand lives and severely injured Loras, but Rolland was unable to hold the keep and Dragonstone was finally taken by the Iron Throne. Rolland's current status is unknown.[7]

A Dance with Dragons

After the death of Lord Bryce at the Blackwater, the Lannisters consider Rolland to be a pretender to the title "Lord of Nightsong" against their own claimant, Ser Philip Foote, the man who killed his brother.[2]

Quotes

The Bastard of Nightsong had a pox-ravaged face and an air of tattered chivalry; Ser Gerald Gower was broad, bluff, and blond; Ser Andrew Estermont stood a head taller, with a spade-shaped beard and shaggy brown eye-brows. They were all good men in their own ways, Davos thought.[3]

—thoughts of Davos Seaworth

Family

Unknown
 
 
 
 
 
Bryen
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
Mylenda
 
Petyr
Frey
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rolland
Storm
 
Bryce
 
Son
 
Daughters
 
 
Perra
Frey
 


References

  1. Rolland Storm does not have known personal arms, but it is possible that he, like other highborn bastards, uses his father's house sigil with reversed colors.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 63, Davos VI.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
  5. 5.0 5.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 32, Cersei VII.
  6. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 78, Samwell V.
  7. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.