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The '''Stranger''' is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. Believers of the [[Faith of the Seven]] consider that God is one with seven aspects, as the sept is a single building, with seven walls. {{Ref|aCoK|33}} | The '''Stranger''' is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. Believers of the [[Faith of the Seven]] consider that God is one with seven aspects, as the sept is a single building, with seven walls. {{Ref|aCoK|33}} | ||
==About== | ==About== | ||
− | An exception to the other aspects, the Stranger represents death and the unknown. | + | An exception to the other aspects, the Stranger represents death and the unknown. The Stranger is neither male nor female, yet both, ever the outcast, the wanderer from far places, less and more than human, unknown and unknowable. The Stranger's face has also been described as half-human, concealed beneath a hooded mantle. |
Worshipers rarely seek favor from the Stranger, but outcasts sometimes associate themselves with this aspect of God. | Worshipers rarely seek favor from the Stranger, but outcasts sometimes associate themselves with this aspect of God. |
Revision as of 02:41, 15 March 2013
The Stranger is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. Believers of the Faith of the Seven consider that God is one with seven aspects, as the sept is a single building, with seven walls. [1]
About
An exception to the other aspects, the Stranger represents death and the unknown. The Stranger is neither male nor female, yet both, ever the outcast, the wanderer from far places, less and more than human, unknown and unknowable. The Stranger's face has also been described as half-human, concealed beneath a hooded mantle.
Worshipers rarely seek favor from the Stranger, but outcasts sometimes associate themselves with this aspect of God.
Sandor Clegane may have named his horse after the Stranger. [2]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Upon entering the sept of Maegor's Holdfast, on the eve of battle Sansa Stark sees that there are even a few candle flames dancing below the Stranger’s half-human face. Sansa visited each of the Seven in turn, lighting a candle at each altar.
Quotes
I thought I was the Warrior and Cersei was the Maid, but all the time she was the Stranger, hiding her true face from my gaze.[3]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 33, Catelyn IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 47, Arya IX.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 30, Jaime IV.