Lorcas
| Lorcas | |
|---|---|
| Title | Acolyte |
| Allegiance | The Citadel |
| Culture | Reach |
| Born | or before 241 AC[1] |
| Book | A Feast for Crows (appears) |
Lorcas is an old acolyte of the Citadel.
Contents
Appearance and Character
Lorcas has a pinched face. He hates novices, particularly those of noble birth.[2] He is in service to the Seneschal of the Citadel.[3]
History
Lorcas has been an acolyte for fifty years,[2] forging nine links in his maester's chain.[3]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Lorcas is the gatekeeper when Samwell Tarly arrives at the Seneschal's Court and asks to speak with the Seneschal. Lorcas makes Samwell wait for hours. Alleras intervenes and explains Lorcas will continue to make Sam wait if he does not bride him with a penny. Sam and Alleras depart the hall for the Ravenry.[2]
Quotes by Lorcas
Samwell: How much longer will it be?
Lorcas: The Seneschal is an important man.
Lorcas: Then you will have no trouble going a bit farther. To that bench just there, beneath the window.[2]
Samwell: I came all the way from the Wall.
—Samwell Tarly and Lorcas
Quotes about Lorcas
Alleras: You need to slip Lorcas a penny, or you'll be waiting here three days. What brings the Night's Watch to the Citadel?
Samwell: The Lord Commander is restoring the abandoned castles. We need more maesters, for the ravens ... did you say, a penny?
Alleras: A penny will serve. For a silver stag Lorcas will carry you up to the Seneschal on his back. He has been fifty years an acolyte. He hates novices, particularly novices of noble birth.[2]
—Alleras and Samwell Tarly
References
- ↑ See the Lorcas calculation.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.