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The '''crannogmen''' are the swamp-dwelling inhabitants of the Neck, so called for their habit of living in [[w:crannog|crannogs]]. Despite their short stature and somewhat primitive lifestyle, the crannogmen have proven a notoriously difficult people to conquer. They are a poor people and seldom leave their lands. Fighting with poison, guerrilla tactics, and a mastery of their difficult terrain, they held the [[Neck]] and protected the [[North]] against many invaders throughout history. They are disparaged as "frog-eaters" by other cultures in the [[Seven Kingdoms]], and looked down upon for their tactics, which are viewed as cowardly. The crannogmen are ruled by [[House Reed]] from [[Greywater Watch]]. Their current lord is [[Howland Reed]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Bran</ref>
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The '''crannogmen''' are the swamp-dwelling inhabitants of [[the Neck]], so called for their habit of living in [[w:crannog|crannogs]]. Despite their short stature and somewhat primitive lifestyle, the crannogmen have proven a notoriously difficult people to conquer. They are a poor people and seldom leave their lands. Fighting with poison, guerrilla tactics, and a mastery of their difficult terrain, they held the Neck and protected the [[North]] against many invaders throughout history. They are disparaged as "frog-eaters" by other cultures in the [[Seven Kingdoms]], and looked down upon for their tactics, which are viewed as cowardly. The crannogmen are ruled by [[House Reed]] from [[Greywater Watch]]. Their current lord is [[Howland Reed]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Bran</ref>
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According to those who have fought them, their houses, even their castles move.<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 50|Chapter 50]], Theon</ref>
  
 
==References and Sources==
 
==References and Sources==

Revision as of 19:49, 5 April 2010

The crannogmen are the swamp-dwelling inhabitants of the Neck, so called for their habit of living in crannogs. Despite their short stature and somewhat primitive lifestyle, the crannogmen have proven a notoriously difficult people to conquer. They are a poor people and seldom leave their lands. Fighting with poison, guerrilla tactics, and a mastery of their difficult terrain, they held the Neck and protected the North against many invaders throughout history. They are disparaged as "frog-eaters" by other cultures in the Seven Kingdoms, and looked down upon for their tactics, which are viewed as cowardly. The crannogmen are ruled by House Reed from Greywater Watch. Their current lord is Howland Reed.[1]

According to those who have fought them, their houses, even their castles move.[2]

References and Sources