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'''Skagos''' is a large island in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]]. In theory, the island is part of the [[north]] and subject to [[House Stark]] of [[Winterfell]]. However, the island has little contact with mainland [[Westeros]] and the [[Seven Kingdoms]], and in practice they rule themselves.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1041 The Drowned God and More] (July 14, 1999)</ref> The name “Skagos” means “stone” in the [[Old Tongue]].{{Ref|aFfC|15}}
  
'''Skagos''' is a large island in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]].  In theory, the island is part of the [[North]] and subject to [[Winterfell]]. However, the island has very little contact with the mainland, and in practice they rule themselves.<ref>So Spake Martin: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P225/ The Drowned God and More] (July 14, 1999)</ref> The name “Skagos” means “stone” in the [[Old Tongue]].{{Ref|aFfC|15}}
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Maester [[Balder]]'s ''[[The Edge of the World]]'' is the largest collection of tales regarding the island.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}} It is believed that [[unicorns]] live on Skagos.{{Ref|aFfC|15}}{{Ref|aDwD|9}} The island has a dread reputation; even the hardened sailor [[Roro Uhoris]] feared to go there.{{Ref|aDwD|9}}
 
 
Maester [[Balder]]'s ''[[The Edge of the World]]'' is the largest collection of tales regarding the island.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Stoneborn of Skagos}} A popular myth states that [[unicorns]] live on Skagos.{{Ref|aFfC|15}}{{Ref|aDwD|9}} The island has a dread reputation; even the hardened sailor [[Roro Uhoris|the Blind Bastard]] feared to go there.{{Ref|aDwD|9}}
 
  
 
==Geography==
 
==Geography==
The large island is located in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]], on the northern coast of [[Westeros]].  Nearby is the isle [[Skane]] and beyond it is the [[Shivering Sea]]. Skagos is mountainous and forbidding with rough and treacherous currents around the isle.{{Ref|aFfC|15}} Sailing is hazardous, especially during the autumn storms when the cold can freeze ropes and sails.
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The large island is located in the mouth of the [[Bay of Seals]], off the northeastern coast of [[Westeros]].  Nearby is the isle [[Skane]] and beyond it is the [[Shivering Sea]]. Skagos is mountainous and forbidding with rough and treacherous currents around the isle.{{Ref|aFfC|15}} Sailing is hazardous, especially during the [[autumn]] storms when the cold can freeze ropes and sails. The nearby waters have rich fishing grounds.{{ref|TWOIAF| Beyond the Free Cities: The Shivering Sea}}
  
 
==People==
 
==People==
The people of Skagos are known as ''Skagosi'' (or ''Skagossons''), which means "stoneborn" in the Old Tongue. They are an isolated people descended from the [[First Men]]. Some [[maester]]s believe Skagosi have a strong admixture of [[Ibben|Ibbenese]] blood, whereas others even suggest they may be partially descended from [[giants]].
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The Skagosi{{ref|AFFC|15}} or Skagossons{{ref|ASOS|48}} call themselves the stoneborn, as Skagos means ''stone'' in the [[Old Tongue]].{{ref|AFFC|15}} They are an isolated people descended from the [[First Men]]. Because of their size and smell, some [[maester]]s believe the hairy Skagosi have a strong admixture of [[Ibbenese]] blood, whereas others suggest they may be partially descended from [[giants]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}} The Skagosi are said to live in caves or mountain fastnesses.{{ref|AFFC|15}} Traders claim the [[lord]]s of stoneborn clans ride shaggy [[unicorn]]s.{{ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}}
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The people of Skagos are generally despised by the rest of the [[northmen]], who derisively call them "Skaggs".{{Ref|aFfC|15}} They regard Skagosi as little more than tribes of raiders and savages, not dissimilar to [[free folk|wildlings]]. They are considered a backward folk, rumored to still perform human sacrifices to [[weirwood]]s, lure passing ships to destruction with false lights, and engage in [[cannibalism]] during winter.{{Ref|aFfC|15}}{{Ref|aDwD|9}} When they trade with outsiders, Skagosi offer pelts, [[obsidian]] blades and arrowheads, and unicorn horns.{{ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}} According to Lord [[Roose Bolton]], the inhabitants of Skagos still continue the banned tradition of the [[first night]].{{Ref|ADWD|32}}
  
The people of Skagos are generally despised by [[Northmen]], who derisively call them "Skaggs".{{Ref|aFfC|15}} They regard Skagosi as little more than tribes of raiders and savages, not dissimilar to [[wildlings]]. They are considered a backward folk, rumored to still perform human sacrifices to [[weirwood]]s, lure passing ships to destruction with false lights and engage in [[cannibal]]ism during winter.{{Ref|aFfC|15}}{{Ref|aDwD|9}} When they do consent to trade with outsiders instead of murdering them, they offer pelts, [[obsidian]] blades and arrowheads and "[[unicorn]]" horns.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Stoneborn of Skagos}} According to [[Roose Bolton]], the inhabitants of Skagos still continue the tradition of the [[first night]].{{Ref|ADWD|32}}
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==History==
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According to ''[[The Edge of the World]]'' by Maester [[Balder]], in ancient days men of Skagos sailed to the nearby island [[Skane]], seizing all the women, killing all the men, and [[cannibalism|feasting on their flesh]] for a fortnight. The smaller isle has reportedly been uninhabited since the [[Feast of Skane]].{{ref|affc|15}}{{ref|adwd|17}} Some attribute the destruction of [[Hardhome]] to cannibals from Skagos.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings}}
  
[[Donal Noye]] recalls meeting "Skagossons" at [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|ASOS|48}}
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The people of Skagos tended to cross the Bay of Seals to trade and raid on the mainland until [[Brandon IX Stark]], [[King in the North]], broke their power, destroying their ships and forbidding them the sea.{{ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}} It is not known when Skagos ultimately became subject to the supremacy of [[Winterfell]], but they rose in rebellion against [[House Stark]] during the rule of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]]. The rebellion lasted for years and claimed the lives of thousands, among them Lord [[Barthogan Stark]], before being put down.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}}
  
==Houses==
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According to legend, [[Bael|Bael the Bard]] entered Winterfell under the guise of a singer named Sygerrik of Skagos; "Sygerrik" means "deceiver" in the [[Old Tongue]].{{Ref|aCoK|51}}
The only Skagosi house that has been mentioned in the books is [[House Magnar]].{{ref|ASOS|48}} In semi-canon sources the following are mentioned:<ref>The Citadel: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#On%20Skagos Heraldry in the North, The Mountain Clans and On Skagos]</ref>
 
  
* [[House Crowl]] of [[Deepdown]]
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Some Skagosi have served in the [[Night's Watch]] over the past millennia. [[Lord Commander Crowl|A Crowl]] was [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] over a thousand years ago, and, according to the ''[[Annals of the Black Centaur]]'', [[First Ranger Stane|a Stane]] served as [[First Ranger]] for a brief time.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Stoneborn of Skagos}}
* [[House Magnar]] of [[Kingshouse]]
 
* [[House Stane]] of [[Driftwood Hall]]
 
  
==History==
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==Recent Events==
It is said that in ancient days, men of Skagos sailed to [[Skane]], seizing all the women, killing all the men, and feasting on their hearts and livers for a fortnight.  Skane has been uninhabited since.{{ref|affc|15}}{{ref|adwd|17}}
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
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With [[Janos Slynt]] aboard, the carrack ''[[Summer's Dream]]'' sails from [[King's Landing]] for [[Gulltown]], the [[Three Sisters]], Skagos, and [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]].{{ref|ACOK|8}}
  
It is not known at what time Skagos became subject to the supremacy of [[Winterfell]], but they rebelled one hundred years ago. The rebellion was suppressed at the cost of the lives of the Lord of Winterfell and hundreds of his soldiers.{{Ref|aFfC|15}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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[[Donal Noye]] recalls meeting Skagossons at Eastwatch.{{ref|ASOS|48}}
  
According to legend, [[Bael|Bael the Bard]] entered Winterfell under the guise of a singer named Sygerrik of Skagos; "Sygerrik" means "deceiver" in the Old Tongue.{{Ref|aCoK|51}}
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
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Sailing from [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]] to [[Braavos]], ''[[Blackbird]]'' passes the shores of Skagos. [[Samwell Tarly]] sees a wrecked galley on the rocks, with bodies of crewmen being consumed by rooks and crabs.{{ref|AFFC|15}}
  
==Recent Events== 
 
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
The galleys ''[[Oledo]]'' and ''[[Old Mother's Son]]'' are driven onto the rocks of Skagos after setting sail from the [[Wall]].{{ref|ADWD|9}} [[Cotter Pyke]] sees the wreckage of a galley along the coast of the island.{{ref|ADWD|20}}
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The galleys ''[[Oledo]]'' and ''[[Old Mother's Son]]'' are driven onto the rocks of Skagos after setting sail from the [[Wall]].{{ref|ADWD|9}} [[Cotter Pyke]] writes that ''[[Storm Crow]]'' spotted the wreckage of a galley along the coast of the island.{{ref|ADWD|21}}
  
[[Davos Seaworth]] learns from Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] that [[Rickon Stark]] is alive and has been taken to Skagos by [[Osha]]. Davos is sent to retrieve the boy.{{ref|ADWD|29}}{{ref|AWOIAF| Rickon Stark}}
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Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] learns from [[Wex Pyke]] that [[Rickon Stark]] is alive and has been taken to Skagos by [[Osha]]. Wyman tasks Lord [[Davos Seaworth]] with retrieving the boy.{{ref|ADWD|29}}{{ref|AWOIAF| Rickon Stark}}
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==Houses==
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* [[House Crowl]] of [[Deepdown]]
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* [[House Magnar]] of [[Kingshouse]]
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* [[House Stane]] of [[Driftwood Hall]]
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{quote|Only [[heart tree]]s ever see half of what they do on Skagos.{{ref|ADWD|32}}}} - [[Roose Bolton]] to [[Theon Greyjoy]]
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{{quote|'''Dareon''': If the gods are good, we may catch a glimpse of a [[unicorn]].<br>
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'''Samwell''': If [[Old Tattersalt|the captain]] is good, we won't come that close. The currents are treacherous around Skagos, and there are rocks that can crack a ship's hull like an egg.{{ref|AFFC|15}}|[[Dareon]] and [[Samwell Tarly]]}}
  
==References and Notes==
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{{quote|The [[maesters]] will tell you that King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys]] abolished the lord's right to the [[first night]] to appease [[Alysanne Targaryen|his shrewish queen]], but where the [[old gods]] rule, old customs linger. The [[House Umber|Umbers]] keep the first night too, deny it as they may. Certain of the [[northern mountain clans|mountain clans]] as well, and on Skagos ... well, only [[heart tree]]s ever see half of what they do on Skagos.{{ref|ADWD|32}}|[[Roose Bolton]] to [[Theon Greyjoy]]}}
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Revision as of 14:53, 23 June 2021

The north and the location of Skagos
The north and the location of Skagos
Skagos
The north and the location of Skagos
Skagos is mountainous and forbidding with rough and treacherous currents around the isle - by Juan Carlos Barquet. © Fantasy Flight Games

Skagos is a large island in the mouth of the Bay of Seals. In theory, the island is part of the north and subject to House Stark of Winterfell. However, the island has little contact with mainland Westeros and the Seven Kingdoms, and in practice they rule themselves.[1] The name “Skagos” means “stone” in the Old Tongue.[2]

Maester Balder's The Edge of the World is the largest collection of tales regarding the island.[3] It is believed that unicorns live on Skagos.[2][4] The island has a dread reputation; even the hardened sailor Roro Uhoris feared to go there.[4]

Geography

The large island is located in the mouth of the Bay of Seals, off the northeastern coast of Westeros. Nearby is the isle Skane and beyond it is the Shivering Sea. Skagos is mountainous and forbidding with rough and treacherous currents around the isle.[2] Sailing is hazardous, especially during the autumn storms when the cold can freeze ropes and sails. The nearby waters have rich fishing grounds.[5]

People

The Skagosi[2] or Skagossons[6] call themselves the stoneborn, as Skagos means stone in the Old Tongue.[2] They are an isolated people descended from the First Men. Because of their size and smell, some maesters believe the hairy Skagosi have a strong admixture of Ibbenese blood, whereas others suggest they may be partially descended from giants.[3] The Skagosi are said to live in caves or mountain fastnesses.[2] Traders claim the lords of stoneborn clans ride shaggy unicorns.[3]

The people of Skagos are generally despised by the rest of the northmen, who derisively call them "Skaggs".[2] They regard Skagosi as little more than tribes of raiders and savages, not dissimilar to wildlings. They are considered a backward folk, rumored to still perform human sacrifices to weirwoods, lure passing ships to destruction with false lights, and engage in cannibalism during winter.[2][4] When they trade with outsiders, Skagosi offer pelts, obsidian blades and arrowheads, and unicorn horns.[3] According to Lord Roose Bolton, the inhabitants of Skagos still continue the banned tradition of the first night.[7]

History

According to The Edge of the World by Maester Balder, in ancient days men of Skagos sailed to the nearby island Skane, seizing all the women, killing all the men, and feasting on their flesh for a fortnight. The smaller isle has reportedly been uninhabited since the Feast of Skane.[2][8] Some attribute the destruction of Hardhome to cannibals from Skagos.[9]

The people of Skagos tended to cross the Bay of Seals to trade and raid on the mainland until Brandon IX Stark, King in the North, broke their power, destroying their ships and forbidding them the sea.[3] It is not known when Skagos ultimately became subject to the supremacy of Winterfell, but they rose in rebellion against House Stark during the rule of King Daeron II Targaryen. The rebellion lasted for years and claimed the lives of thousands, among them Lord Barthogan Stark, before being put down.[3]

According to legend, Bael the Bard entered Winterfell under the guise of a singer named Sygerrik of Skagos; "Sygerrik" means "deceiver" in the Old Tongue.[10]

Some Skagosi have served in the Night's Watch over the past millennia. A Crowl was Lord Commander over a thousand years ago, and, according to the Annals of the Black Centaur, a Stane served as First Ranger for a brief time.[3]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

With Janos Slynt aboard, the carrack Summer's Dream sails from King's Landing for Gulltown, the Three Sisters, Skagos, and Eastwatch-by-the-Sea.[11]

A Storm of Swords

Donal Noye recalls meeting Skagossons at Eastwatch.[6]

A Feast for Crows

Sailing from Eastwatch-by-the-Sea to Braavos, Blackbird passes the shores of Skagos. Samwell Tarly sees a wrecked galley on the rocks, with bodies of crewmen being consumed by rooks and crabs.[2]

A Dance with Dragons

The galleys Oledo and Old Mother's Son are driven onto the rocks of Skagos after setting sail from the Wall.[4] Cotter Pyke writes that Storm Crow spotted the wreckage of a galley along the coast of the island.[12]

Lord Wyman Manderly learns from Wex Pyke that Rickon Stark is alive and has been taken to Skagos by Osha. Wyman tasks Lord Davos Seaworth with retrieving the boy.[13][14]

Houses

Quotes

Dareon: If the gods are good, we may catch a glimpse of a unicorn.
Samwell: If the captain is good, we won't come that close. The currents are treacherous around Skagos, and there are rocks that can crack a ship's hull like an egg.[2]

The maesters will tell you that King Jaehaerys abolished the lord's right to the first night to appease his shrewish queen, but where the old gods rule, old customs linger. The Umbers keep the first night too, deny it as they may. Certain of the mountain clans as well, and on Skagos ... well, only heart trees ever see half of what they do on Skagos.[7]

References