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Haldon meets [[Illyrio]]'s litter and escorts [[Tyrion Lannister]] to meet up with the rest of the party as they set sail to [[Volantis]]. Soon after meeting Haldon [[Tyrion]] realizes that he would do well to be careful around him.{{ref|aDwD|}}
 
Haldon meets [[Illyrio]]'s litter and escorts [[Tyrion Lannister]] to meet up with the rest of the party as they set sail to [[Volantis]]. Soon after meeting Haldon [[Tyrion]] realizes that he would do well to be careful around him.{{ref|aDwD|}}
  
During the journey on the river Haldon  plays [[cyvasse]] with Tyrion. Tyrion suggests that they play for secrets. As Haldon was able to beat Tyrion before he is confident that he will win and he accepts the bet. They play for three hours and it is implied that Haldon looses.{{ref|aDwD|14}}<ref>Haldon says Tyrion will defeat him "the day turtles crawl out my arse". Later Tyrion tells the other crew-members Haldon was feeling uncomfortable because "turtles are crawling out his arse"</ref> The books do not mention which secrets he forfeited but Tyrion later tells he knows the identity of [[Aegon Targaryen|Young Griff]].{{ref|aDwD|18}}
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During the journey on the river Haldon  plays [[cyvasse]] with Tyrion. Tyrion suggests that they play for secrets. As Haldon was able to beat Tyrion before he is confident that he will win and he accepts the bet. They play for three hours and it is implied that Haldon loses.{{ref|aDwD|14}}<ref>Haldon says Tyrion will defeat him "the day turtles crawl out my arse". Later Tyrion tells the other crew-members Haldon was feeling uncomfortable because "turtles are crawling out his arse"</ref> The books do not mention which secrets he forfeited but Tyrion later tells he knows the identity of [[Aegon Targaryen|Young Griff]].{{ref|aDwD|18}}
 
   
 
   
 
After an attack by the stone men, he checks Tyrion for [[Greyscale]] by sticking a knife into Tyrion's toes and fingers. [[Griff]] sent him into [[Selhorys]] check out the rumors that [[Yandry]] and [[Ysilla]] heard there, taking Tyrion with him. He let Tyrion go to the whorehouse where Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] surprises Tyrion and takes him prisoner.{{ref|aDwD|22}}  
 
After an attack by the stone men, he checks Tyrion for [[Greyscale]] by sticking a knife into Tyrion's toes and fingers. [[Griff]] sent him into [[Selhorys]] check out the rumors that [[Yandry]] and [[Ysilla]] heard there, taking Tyrion with him. He let Tyrion go to the whorehouse where Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] surprises Tyrion and takes him prisoner.{{ref|aDwD|22}}  

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Haldon
Alias Haldon Halfmaester
Allegiance House Targaryen
Book A Dance with Dragons (Appears)

Haldon, called Haldon Halfmaester, is a healer and the tutor for Young Griff. He studied at the Citadel but did not earn enough links to become a maester. He had the largest cabin on the Shy Maid, its walls were lined with bookshelves, bins for old parchments and scrolls and racks of ointments, herbs and potions. It was furnished a bunk, writing desk, a chair a stool, and a cyvasse table.

Appearance

He is clean shaven with an lined ascetic face, and wears his hair pulled back and tied in a knot behind his head. He has cool grey eyes.

Recent Events

A Dance with Dragons

Haldon meets Illyrio's litter and escorts Tyrion Lannister to meet up with the rest of the party as they set sail to Volantis. Soon after meeting Haldon Tyrion realizes that he would do well to be careful around him.[1]

During the journey on the river Haldon plays cyvasse with Tyrion. Tyrion suggests that they play for secrets. As Haldon was able to beat Tyrion before he is confident that he will win and he accepts the bet. They play for three hours and it is implied that Haldon loses.[2][3] The books do not mention which secrets he forfeited but Tyrion later tells he knows the identity of Young Griff.[4]

After an attack by the stone men, he checks Tyrion for Greyscale by sticking a knife into Tyrion's toes and fingers. Griff sent him into Selhorys check out the rumors that Yandry and Ysilla heard there, taking Tyrion with him. He let Tyrion go to the whorehouse where Ser Jorah Mormont surprises Tyrion and takes him prisoner.[5]

Haldon went to Griffin's Roost with Griff and assumed the duties of the castle maester after the previous maester was killed in the taking of the castle. He relayed what he learned of the castle's letters to Connington.[6]

Quotes

"A book can be as dangerous as a sword in the right hands".[2]

"The Lannisters make enemies easily but have a harder time keeping friends".[6]

References and Notes

  1. A Dance with Dragons, Bad parameter 2: "" is not a recognized chapter.
  2. 2.0 2.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 14, Tyrion IV.
  3. Haldon says Tyrion will defeat him "the day turtles crawl out my arse". Later Tyrion tells the other crew-members Haldon was feeling uncomfortable because "turtles are crawling out his arse"
  4. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 18, Tyrion V.
  5. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 22, Tyrion VI.
  6. 6.0 6.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 61, The Griffin Reborn.