Warrior (the Seven)
The Warrior is one of the seven aspects of a single deity. Believers of the Faith of the Seven consider that God is one with seven aspects, as the sept is a single building, with seven walls. [1]
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About
The Warrior represents strength in battle. He is prayed to for courage and victory. He carries a sword.
A passage in the Seven-Pointed Star says that the Warrior gave strength to the arms of Hugor of the Hill's four-and-forty mighty sons. [2]
With the Valyrian sword Blackfyre in hand Daemon Blackfyre was said to have fought like the Warrior himself.
The Noble and Puissant Order of the Warrior's Sons are an order of Knights sworn to the Faith of the Seven.
Characters who favour the Warrior
- Ser Jaime Lannister
- Ser Barristan Selmy
- Ser Arys Oakheart
- Ser Rolland Storm [3]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Catelyn Stark prays in a nameless village’s sept. The sept is modest and has no statues of the Seven, only rough charcoal drawings to represent them. She asks the Warrior to keep Robb strong and shield him in his battles. [1]
In the House of the Undying Dany said a quick prayer, begging the Warrior for courage and the Dothraki horse god for strength.
When Tyrion chose Ser Arys Oakheart to go with Myrcella Baratheon to Dorne, Ser Arys lit a candle to the Warrior in thanks.
A Feast for Crows
While standing vigil over his father’s body it is revealed that the Warrior has been Jaime’s god since he was old enough to hold a sword. Other men may be fathers, sons, husbands, but never Jaime Lannister, whose sword is as golden as his hair. He thinks to himself that he is a warrior, and that is all he will ever be.
Septon Meribald tells Podrick Payne that he has never known a boy who did not love the Warrior. He remarks that he is old though, and he loves the Smith.
A Dance with Dragons
In his bedchamber in the Great Pyramid Ser Barristan Selmy keeps a beeswax candle and a small carving of the Warrior on his bedside table. Though he is not a pious man the carving makes him feel less alone in the queer alien city that is Meereen. [4]
Quotes
Why would Cersei need the Warrior? She has me.
- Jaime Lannister, to his cousin Lancel Lannister
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 33, Catelyn IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Tyrion II
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 59, The Discarded Knight.