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− | '''Arnolf Karstark''' is the uncle of Lord [[Rickard Karstark]]. He is the castellan of [[Karhold]] | + | '''Arnolf Karstark''' is the uncle of Lord [[Rickard Karstark]]. He is the castellan of [[Karhold]],<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Appendix|Appendix]]</ref> but the followers of [[Stannis Baratheon]] refer to him as '''Lord Arnolf''' as a courtesy. |
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
− | Arnolf is gaunt, crooked and bent from age and walks with a cane. His left shoulder is half a foot higher then his right. He has a scrawny neck, squinty grey eyes, and is a few white hairs away from complete baldness. His teeth are yellow and he was a forked ragged grey and white beard. According to Theon Greyjoy | + | Arnolf is gaunt, crooked and bent from age and walks with a cane. His left shoulder is half a foot higher then his right. He has a scrawny neck, squinty grey eyes, and is a few white hairs away from complete baldness. His teeth are yellow and he was a forked ragged grey and white beard. According to [[Theon Greyjoy]], Arnolf is "a poor excuse of a man". |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
− | ===A Dance with Dragons=== | + | ===''A Dance with Dragons''=== |
− | After [[Stannis Baratheon]] | + | After [[Stannis Baratheon]] sends a declaration of his arrival in [[the North]] and a demand for fealty, Arnolf is the only northerner to respond favorably to him, pledging Stannis his support.{{ref|ADWD|3}} It is revealed, however, that Arnolf only responded favorably in hopes that when the [[Iron Throne]] hears of the pledge they will execute [[Harrion Karstark]], the Lord of [[Karhold]] who is still a hostage of the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]]. Harrion's death would make [[Alys Karstark]] be the heir and Arnolf would then force her to marry his son [[Cregan Karstark]] to claim Karhold. In addition, Arnolf works in secret with [[Roose Bolton|Roose]] and [[Ramsay Bolton|Ramsay]] Bolton to try and lure Stannis north to attack the [[Dreadfort]], where Arnolf's force would meet up with Stannis's army and then turn its cloak as the siege begins. Roose promises Arnolf a full pardon for this service to the Lannisters. |
− | However under Jon Snow's advice Stannis | + | However, under [[Jon Snow]]'s advice Stannis does not attack the Dreadfort, but [[Deepwood Motte]] instead, thus spoiling the plan. Arnolf has his army meet up with Stannis when they march on [[Winterfell]]. During the upcoming battle Arnolf plans to have his host turn on Stannis. However, this plot is revealed to Jon Snow by Alys Karstark, who had fled to the [[Wall]] to escape the arranged marriage with Cregan. Jon sends a message to Stannis to warn him of Arnolf's treachery. |
− | ===The Winds of Winter=== | + | ===''The Winds of Winter''=== |
− | Jon Snow's message arrives in time, and Stannis has Arnolf, his son, and three grandsons brought before him on the pretext of breaking their fast. Arnolf | + | Jon Snow's message arrives in time, and Stannis has Arnolf, his son [[Arthor Karstark|Arthor]], and three grandsons brought before him on the pretext of breaking their fast. Upon entering, Arnolf notices the chained [[Theon Greyjoy]] in the corner and realises that Stannis is aware of his planned treachery. |
− | Stannis's knights surround the five | + | Stannis's knights surround the five Karstarks; two of his grandsons attempt to resist and are badly injured, but Arnolf does not put up a fight. Stannis has vowed that all five will die, but whether quickly or by fire will depend on their cooperation.<ref>[http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html ''The Winds of Winter'', Theon's sample chapter], made available on GRRM's website as of December 28, 2011</ref> |
==Family== | ==Family== |
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Arnolf Karstark is the uncle of Lord Rickard Karstark. He is the castellan of Karhold,[1] but the followers of Stannis Baratheon refer to him as Lord Arnolf as a courtesy.
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Appearance
Arnolf is gaunt, crooked and bent from age and walks with a cane. His left shoulder is half a foot higher then his right. He has a scrawny neck, squinty grey eyes, and is a few white hairs away from complete baldness. His teeth are yellow and he was a forked ragged grey and white beard. According to Theon Greyjoy, Arnolf is "a poor excuse of a man".
Recent Events
A Dance with Dragons
After Stannis Baratheon sends a declaration of his arrival in the North and a demand for fealty, Arnolf is the only northerner to respond favorably to him, pledging Stannis his support.[2] It is revealed, however, that Arnolf only responded favorably in hopes that when the Iron Throne hears of the pledge they will execute Harrion Karstark, the Lord of Karhold who is still a hostage of the Lannisters. Harrion's death would make Alys Karstark be the heir and Arnolf would then force her to marry his son Cregan Karstark to claim Karhold. In addition, Arnolf works in secret with Roose and Ramsay Bolton to try and lure Stannis north to attack the Dreadfort, where Arnolf's force would meet up with Stannis's army and then turn its cloak as the siege begins. Roose promises Arnolf a full pardon for this service to the Lannisters.
However, under Jon Snow's advice Stannis does not attack the Dreadfort, but Deepwood Motte instead, thus spoiling the plan. Arnolf has his army meet up with Stannis when they march on Winterfell. During the upcoming battle Arnolf plans to have his host turn on Stannis. However, this plot is revealed to Jon Snow by Alys Karstark, who had fled to the Wall to escape the arranged marriage with Cregan. Jon sends a message to Stannis to warn him of Arnolf's treachery.
The Winds of Winter
Jon Snow's message arrives in time, and Stannis has Arnolf, his son Arthor, and three grandsons brought before him on the pretext of breaking their fast. Upon entering, Arnolf notices the chained Theon Greyjoy in the corner and realises that Stannis is aware of his planned treachery.
Stannis's knights surround the five Karstarks; two of his grandsons attempt to resist and are badly injured, but Arnolf does not put up a fight. Stannis has vowed that all five will die, but whether quickly or by fire will depend on their cooperation.[3]
Family
Unknown Karstark | Unknown wife | Arnolf | Unknown wife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rickard | Unknown wife | Unknown first wife | Cregan | Unknown second wife | Arthor | Daughters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Harrion | Eddard | Torrhen | Alys | Sigorn | Six grandsons [Note 1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References and Notes
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Appendix
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 3, Jon I.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Theon's sample chapter, made available on GRRM's website as of December 28, 2011