Qarl the Maid
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 Qarl, by Linda Tso © Fantasy Flight Games | |
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| Alias | Qarl the Maid |
| Allegiance | House Greyjoy |
| Culture | ironborn |
| Born | Iron Islands[1] |
| Lover | Asha Greyjoy |
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Qarl, widely known as Qarl the Maid, is an ironborn warrior sworn to Balon Greyjoy.[2] He is the grandson of a thrall.[3]
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Appearance and Character
Qarl the Maid is beardless and pink-cheeked.[2][4] His straight sandy hair brushes against his shoulders.[3] He has a lean swimmer's physique.[3]
Qarl is renowned as one of the fiercest warriors of the Iron Islands.[5] He wields a longsword but is not an experienced horse rider.[3]
History
When Asha Greyjoy first met Qarl in 293 AC or 294 AC, she called his attempt at growing a beard "peach fuzz". Since he had never seen a peach, she encouraged him to join her crew. They traded at Fair Isle, Lannisport, and the Arbor,[3] and raided Lyseni pirates in the Stepstones.[6] Qarl and Asha began sleeping together after sampling peaches at the Arbor.[3]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Qarl and two companions, Skyte and Uller, encounter Theon and Asha Greyjoy in Lordsport. There they recount the story of the death of Skyte's brother, Eldiss. Asha tells Theon that he should make them part of his crew.[7]
A Feast for Crows
Qarl serves aboard Asha's ship, the Black Wind.[8] During the kingsmoot, he wins the finger dance against Eldred Codd.[6] Qarl is one of the champions for Asha at the kingsmoot, but Euron Greyjoy is instead chosen King of the Isles and the North.[4]
A Dance with Dragons
Qarl sails to Deepwood Motte with Asha as she contemplates her next move. Qarl sleeps with Asha in Galbart Glover's bedchamber.[3] He is captured along with Asha, Tris Botley, and several other ironborn by the army of Stannis Baratheon in the fight by Deepwood Motte.[9]
Qarl is later freed and ransomed along with the other ironborn by Tycho Nestoris, as the Braavosi banker needs an escort to get him to Stannis whose army is marching on Winterfell.[10]
The Winds of Winter
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Qarl and Tristifer Botley accompany Asha to her meeting with Stannis Baratheon, when she asks about the fate of her captive brother Theon Greyjoy. Theon considers Qarl and Tris to be Asha's pets.[11]
References
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Qarl.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Storm of Swords, Appendix.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 26, The Wayward Bride.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 37, Theon III.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 42, The King's Prize.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 62, The Sacrifice.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Theon I