George R. R. Martin

The Lands of the Summer Sea (map)

Hands of Gold

He rode through the streets of the city, Down from his hill on high , O'er the wynds and the steps and the cobbles, he rode to a woman’s sig…

List of Characters in A Song of Ice and Fire

House Arryn Ser Arnold "The Mad Heir" Arryn Ser Elbert Arryn Ser Eldric Arryn Isembard "The Gilded Falcon" Arryn Lord Jasper Arryn Lady Jeyn…

List of Regions, Cities, and Castles in A Song of Ice and Fire

Essos Ghiscar The Dothraki Sea Vaes Dothrak Eastern Essos The Free Cities Braavos Lorath Lys Myr Norvos Pentos Qohor Tyrosh Volantis Kingdom…

Six Maids in a Pool

Six maids in a pool They're of noble blood One Fool, but great, on the shore He'd seen that flower full of love "She'll be in my garden" - h…

The 1993 Letter

Dear Ralph, Here are the first thirteen chapters (170 pages) of the high fantasy novel I promised you, which I'm calling A Game of Thrones. …

The Bear and the Maiden Fair

A bear there was, a bear, a bear! all black and brown, and covered with hair. The bear! The bear! Oh come they said, oh come to the fair! Th…

The Dornishman’s WIfe

The Dornishman's wife was as fair as the sun , and her kisses were warmer than spring. But the Dornishman's blade was made of black steel , …

The Land Beyond the Wall (map)

Deremond

And there he stood with sword in hand, the last of Darry's ten... And red the grass beneath his feet, and red his banners bright, and red th…