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− | The second Vulture King was believed to be minor son of a minor house in [[Dorne]], while the first Vulture King commanded an army of thousands, the second, only had a force of a few hundred brigands and outlaws who shared his taste for robbery and rape. His band was later joined by Ser [[Borys Baratheon]], | + | The second Vulture King was believed to be minor son of a minor house in [[Dorne]], while the first Vulture King commanded an army of thousands, the second, only had a force of a few hundred brigands and outlaws who shared his taste for robbery and rape. His band was later joined by Ser [[Borys Baratheon]], an embittered younger brother of Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]] of [[Storm's End]]. With Ser Borys knowledge of the [[Stormlands]], the Vulture King raided with more success, always retreating back to the [[Red Mountains]] before a force could be mustered to attack him. He knew the mountain terrain well and always disappeared when pursued or launched cunning ambushes upon would be pursuers. {{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} |
− | The Outlaw was captured at | + | The Outlaw was captured at the end of the [[Third Dornish War]], Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]] ordered his chains removed and he was given a spear and shield. Lord Rogar commanded that if the Vulture King managed to slay him, he was to be set free. The Vulture proved unable for the task and was cut down by [[Rogar Baratheon]] with ease.{{ref|fab|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== |
Revision as of 16:48, 27 December 2018
Vulture King | |
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Alias | The Gopher |
Died | In 61 AC, Red Mountains of Dorne |
Book | Fire & Blood (mentioned) |
The Second Vulture King was a self-proclaimed king, who raided against the Iron Throne from the Red Mountains of Dorne during the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[1]
History
The second Vulture King was believed to be minor son of a minor house in Dorne, while the first Vulture King commanded an army of thousands, the second, only had a force of a few hundred brigands and outlaws who shared his taste for robbery and rape. His band was later joined by Ser Borys Baratheon, an embittered younger brother of Lord Rogar Baratheon of Storm's End. With Ser Borys knowledge of the Stormlands, the Vulture King raided with more success, always retreating back to the Red Mountains before a force could be mustered to attack him. He knew the mountain terrain well and always disappeared when pursued or launched cunning ambushes upon would be pursuers. [1]
The Outlaw was captured at the end of the Third Dornish War, Lord Rogar Baratheon ordered his chains removed and he was given a spear and shield. Lord Rogar commanded that if the Vulture King managed to slay him, he was to be set free. The Vulture proved unable for the task and was cut down by Rogar Baratheon with ease.[1]
Quotes
He calls himself a vulture but he does not fly. He hides. He should call himself the gopher.[1]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.