Wizard
A wizard is a man said to have strange powers through magic.[1][2] A hedge wizard is a healer and merchant who claims some knowledge of magic.
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Culture
Wizards are viewed skeptically by some Westerosi.[1] In the stories of Old Nan, wizards are associated with long white beards and tall pointed hats speckled with stars.[1]
Images of wizards are on some of the coins draped around the neck of Vargo Hoat.[3]
Wizards study in Asshai, where no knowledge is forbidden.[4]
History
Wizards were active in the Golden Empire of Yi Ti.[5]
Valyrian wizards are said to have shaped stone with fire and magic.[6] Rhoynish water wizards fought against the dragonlords during the Rhoynish Wars.[7]
Wizards, alchemists, and sorcerers were among the wise men and scholars gathered by Peremore Hightower.[8]
In tales of Ser Clarence Crabb, the heads of wizards were brought by the knight to the Whispers.[9]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
While in the House of the Undying, Daenerys Targaryen sees a splendor of sumptuously-dressed wizards in a hall.[10]
A Storm of Swords
The cook at the Inn of the Kneeling Man refers to Thoros of Myr as the red wizard.[2]
A Feast for Crows
Ironborn refers to the warlocks in the company of Euron Greyjoy as wizards.[11][12] Euron tells his brother, Victarion Greyjoy, that he slew a Myrish wizard who was unable to hatch a dragon egg for him.[12]
A Dance with Dragons
Ironborn in the Iron Fleet consider Moqorro to be a wizard.[13]
Quotes
Arya: What if a wizard was sent to kill him?
Desmond: Well, as to that, wizards die the same as other men, once you cut their heads off.[1]—Arya Stark and Desmond
Victarion: Why do you say this man is a wizard? I see only a ragged red priest.
Rodrik: I thought the same, lord Captain ... but he knows things.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 32, Arya III.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 11, Jaime II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 21, Jaime III.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Bones and Beyond: Asshai-by-the-Shadow.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: Oldtown.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 14, Brienne III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 48, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.