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Revision as of 22:36, 5 December 2013
A turncloak is the term used for a treacherous, disloyal person who has betrayed those who put their faith in them, those who previously considered the turncloak loyal and true and worthy of their trust.
The betrayal is often an act of double-crossing, suddenly changing alliances and going over to the enemy, etcetera. Once a person is considered a turncloak they can become a pariah and no one will put their trust in them or ever respect them, not even the people who greatly benefited from their betrayal.
Notorious Turncloaks
- Ulf the Sot - betrayed the blacks
- Hugh Hammer - betrayed the blacks
- Theon Greyjoy – notoriously betrayed House Stark and King Robb Stark’s cause
Quotes
"Theon Turncloak," someone said as he passed. Other men turned away at the sight of him. One spat. And why not? He was the traitor who had taken Winterfell by treachery, slain his foster brothers, delivered his own people to be flayed at Moat Cailin, and given his foster sister to Lord Ramsay's bed. Roose Bolton might make use of him, but true northmen must despise him. [1]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 37, The Prince of Winterfell.