Thoren Smallwood

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Allegiance Night's Watch
Died In 299 ALFist of the First Men
Books

Thoren Smallwood is a ranger of the Night's Watch. He was a member of House Smallwood. He is friends with Ser Alliser Thorne.[1]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Thoren attempts to convince Lord Commander Mormont that he should command the ranging since command of the rangers falls to him after the death of Ser Jaremy Rykker. He is rebuffed.[2] He commands the rangers during the ranging beyond the wall. In the column, he commands the vanguard.[3] Thoren is one of the names Qhorin Halfhand suggests as possible leaders of small scouting groups sent up into the Frostfangs to seek out the wildling camp.[4]

A Storm of Swords

He led one of the search parties looking for the wildling masses, finding them along the Milkwater in the Frostfangs. As commander of the rangers, Thoren tries to convince his brothers that the best strategy is to attack the wildlings.[5][6]

During the Battle of the Fist of the First Men, a wight bear came upon the commanders of the Night's Watch. Thoren charged the bear but had his head taken from his shoulders.[7]

Appearance and Character

Thoren was sinewy with a weak chin and mouth hidden beneath a thin beard.[8] He hated the wildlings.[9]

References and Notes