I think its totally fine for sandor to be a merciless and cruel character at the start of the books. We accept donations year round, so if you havent donated yet, theres still time to add your support. A young knightly house of the westerlands with humble origins, one of the vassals to the lannisters. This is my first post on reddit, get your tinfoil ready. Robb stark and his army get to harrenhal, finding that gregor. Spoilers follow for game of thrones season six, episode seven, the broken man. Possible spoilers this is one of the popular theories called cleganebowl. Sandor clegane, popularly known as the hound, was the younger brother of ser gregor clegane and the personal bodyguard of prince joffrey baratheon. He was regarded as one of the most dangerous and skilled fighters in westeros. The septon and his people treated and helped him out of misery. Perhaps too much for having only briefly spoken to him as he died. Cannot wait for season 7 and hopefully cleganebowl.
In the television adaptation game of thrones he is played by rory mccann the hound is considered one of the most dangerous fighters in. Sandor clegane, nicknamed the hound, is a fictional character in the a song of ice and fire. In a feast for crows, brienne crosses paths with the elder brother of quiet isle who claims to have known what happened to sandor clegane. Sandor clegane is a skilled warrior in the service of house lannister, known primarily for the horrible facial scarring he bears on the right side of his face and for his fierce demeanor and lack of chivalry. Spoilers everything theory on sandor cleganes character. How is sandor clegane different in the books versus the. The hound from got out of character will make you feel weird. Clegane was the kennelmaster at casterly rock and the founder of house clegane. Finally, when brienne discusses sandor clegane with the elder brother, she dejectedly remarks that sandor clegane is dead, to which he responds, he is at rest. Both brothers harbor nothing but hatred towards each other, and after. News entertainment beauty fashion lifestyle books health. He is known to be the most violent man in westeros and is easily able to chase away his enemies with his sheer appearance.
While jon snow was off causing a stir because he showed up on a game of thrones season 6 promotional poster, the discussion of the prospect of sandor the hound clegane returning to the hbo. He also had a role as the main villain in the adventure comedy jumanji. He is the younger brother of the current head, ser gregor clegane. Not exactly the words of a traditional moral compass. Please note that i absolutely love rory mccanns portrayal of sandor clegane on hbos game of throneshe plays him incredibly well and can deliver those infamous oneliners and zingers of sandor s with the finesse they require. Sandor is about 28 years old in book one and is approximately 6. The title for the theory likely was inspired by the 20 nfl superbowl, when coaches of the opposing teams also happened to be brothers. In the television adaptation game of thrones, gregor is played by conan stevens season 1, ian. Introduced in 1996s a game of thrones, sandor is the estranged younger brother of ser gregor clegane, from the fictional seven kingdoms of. Sandor clegane, the hound is one of the best characters in game of thrones. Not only will a job offer in her ladyships secret service change his worlds direction, but he may also help her uncover some long kept secrets in the process. And yet here we are, five seasons later, and the character who once served as personal bodyguard to joffrey baratheon.
The list of things sansa stark was willing to do for her boyfriend sandor clegane was long and detailed, and sadly included camping. House clegane of clegane s keep is an extinct vassal house that held fealty to house lannister of casterly rock. And sandors reappearance in this episode 7 season 6 in a very rare cold open. Sandor clegane the infamous hound, whom we last saw all the way back in season 4 when. Sandor clegane, popularly known as the hound, was the younger brother of. Fans wonder what ser gregor clegane s fate is in season 8. Game of thrones cleganebowl finally happened and it was. Someone recently asked me if i thought that watching season seven of game of thrones would spoil the books for me, and i had to laugh. The founder of house clegane was the kennelmaster at casterly rock. I agree with you about sandor s role as the true knight in the story, but i. Sandor cleganebrienne of tarth works archive of our own.
He was the grandfather of brothers sandor clegane and ser gregor clegane. Sandor clegane, known as the hound, was the younger brother of gregor clegane, and was a retainer to house lannister. Ser gregor clegane is the knight of cleganes keep and the head of house. The weekend on a mountainside with arya and gendry wasnt her idea of peak romance, but of course, that was never sandor s plan anyways. His size in the novels he is 68, or 2 m and over 300 lbs, or 140 kg and strength. In ancient books of asshai it is written that there will come a day after a. The elder brother of the monastery, while speaking to brienne of tarth, seems to know much about the mind and soul of sandor clegane. Ray is an extremely friendly man, capable of earning the admiration of a man like sandor clegane who doesnt have very high opinions of anyone.
In agot and acok, sansa and the hound have quite a few dialogues between them. Also, an interesting fact i read somewhere that grrm said sandor was supposed to be decent looking if he wasnt scared. Those who are mentioned specifically in the books are. It was awarded to the first ser clegane, formerly a kennelmaster at casterly rock, for saving lord tytos lannister from a lioness attack. Spoilers through a feast for crows arya leaves before we got to know if the hound died or not. He rescued his master and was awarded lands and knighthood for. Last time before that when we saw the hound he was badly injured and almost near death. It is during this season that sandor clegane admits to sansa that he loves. Thats, of course, sandor clegane the infamous hound, whom we. By the second season, sandor dons the style described in the books. How is sandor clegane different in the books versus the show. The more energy you have on set, the better youll be.
Why did the hound help with building the sept in season 6. Sandor clegane is a skilled warrior in the service of house lannister, known primarily for. Do any of the asoiaf books reveal the age of sandor. Sandor deserts the service of joffrey during the battle of the blackwater. Game of thrones 6x07 rays camp is slaughtered by the brotherhood without banners duration. Sandor clegane, nicknamed the hound, is a fictional character in the a song of ice and fire series of fantasy novels by american author george r. Evidence points to the possible return of the hound, sandor clegane to game of thrones season 6. His size in the novels he is 6 8, or 2 m and over 300 lbs, or 140 kg and strength make him an imposing figure, though he is not quite as large as his brother. I once posted a list in response to someone who didnt understand why people liked sandor on reasons to like him tl.
Martin, and its television adaptation game of thrones. The left ear on his hound helm is sliced off during the battle and the sootcolored steel is scorched and dented. The most recent episode of game of thrones featured the surprise return of yet another longlost character. He has massive shoulders and arms thick as the trunk of small trees, and a voice like stone breaking. When tywin lannister became lord of casterly rock, he wanted more from his former kennelmaster than fealty, he. Grrm has previously stated that sandor clegane is taller than brienne. The hound from game of thrones out of character will make you feel weird.
Rory mccann born 24 april 1969 is a scottish actor, best known for portraying sandor the hound clegane on the hbo series game of thrones and michael lurch armstrong in edgar wrights crimecomedy hot fuzz. Ray has quite a good sense of humour, laughing when the hound admits that the one who managed to defeat and almost kill him was a woman. It is the seat of house clegane, a knightly house holding fealty to house lannister of casterly rock. Tv series, season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 6 season 7 season 8. His size in the novels he is 6 8, or 2 m and over 300 lbs, or 140 kg and strength make him an imposing figure, though he is not quite as large as. Is the hound returning for game of thrones season 6. As last seen in asos, he had taken a wound to his hip that became.
An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. The gravedigger at the monastery is a large man, bigger than brienne the gravedigger, along with all the other novices, wears a scarf which covers his. Ser gregor continues to act as cerseis bodyguard to intimidate all those who may bother or mock her. I have a theory regarding where the show runners are taking sandor s storyline. Sandor cleganesansa stark works archive of our own. It was raised to knighthood by lord tywins father, the late tytos lannister. The hound, at the beginning of the battle of the blackwater, near the end of game of thrones second season. And sandor s reappearance in this episode in a very rare cold open. Spoilers everything theory on sandor clegane s character arc. But when she books a solo trip to paris, she finds that.
I spend all my energy on the job thats coming up, and i found thats the way that works for me. He is nicknamed the hound for his fierce nature and unquestioning obedience to his masters and for the three dogs featured in his familys arms. The broken man was positively received by critics, who listed the return of sandor clegane, the introduction of lyanna mormont, and the siege of riverrun as high points for the episode. Game of thrones house clegane characters tv tropes. Ser gregor clegane was a knight of house clegane, the older brother of sandor clegane, and a. As one of the most enigmatic characters ive ever read, i think he needs more thoughtlove on this subreddit. His size in the novels he is 6 8, or 2 m and over 300 lbs, or 140 kg and strength make him an imposing figure, though he is not quite as large as his brother gregor. Sandor played by rory mccann was 46 years old during season one and is 6. While accompanying lord tytos lannister on a hunt, they were attacked by a lioness. There has been a lot of talk about the gods not being done with the sandor clegane and him having a bigger role to play.
Sandor clegane will return in twow and somehow protect sansa. Their lands were southeast of casterly rock and consisted of a small patch of land and a modest house. The castle is located southeast of casterly rock in the heart of the westerlands. Despite not being a knight, sandor clegane replaces ser barristan selmy on the kingsguard of the new king, joffrey i baratheon. In thrones penultimate episode full of fire, blood and more.
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