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*[[Daenerys Targaryen]] has twice been targeted with poison. The first was when a [[wineseller]] on [[Robert Baratheon]]'s payroll attempted to give her poisoned wine. Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] realized what was about to occur and foiled the attempt.<ref>"[[You Win or You Die]]"</ref> The second was organized by the [[Warlocks]] of [[Qarth]], using a [[Manticore|manticore]] hidden in a wooden sphere. The creature was killed by Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] before it could sting her.<ref>"[[Valar Dohaeris]]"</ref> |
*[[Daenerys Targaryen]] has twice been targeted with poison. The first was when a [[wineseller]] on [[Robert Baratheon]]'s payroll attempted to give her poisoned wine. Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] realized what was about to occur and foiled the attempt.<ref>"[[You Win or You Die]]"</ref> The second was organized by the [[Warlocks]] of [[Qarth]], using a [[Manticore|manticore]] hidden in a wooden sphere. The creature was killed by Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] before it could sting her.<ref>"[[Valar Dohaeris]]"</ref> |
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| + | *King [[Joffrey Baratheon]] was poisoned at his [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]] with [[the strangler]], which had been put into his wine goblet. His uncle [[Tyrion Lannister]] is accused of the crime, though it was actually orchestrated by [[Petyr Baelish]] and [[Olenna Tyrell]].<ref>"[[The Lion and the Rose]]"</ref> |
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A Poison is a substance that disrupts the proper functions of the body, often with lethal effects.
While more prevalent in the Free Cities, in the martial society of Westeros poison is regarded with loathing and considered a weapon used by cravens and women.
Known poisons
- Tears of Lys
- Wolfsbane
- Manticore venom
- The Strangler
- Basilisk venom
- Widow's Blood
- Sweet Sleep
- Demon's Dance
- Blind Eye
Many strong medicines, such as Essence of Nightshade, can also be fatal if a high enough dosage is consumed.
Known Poisonings
- Daenerys Targaryen has twice been targeted with poison. The first was when a wineseller on Robert Baratheon's payroll attempted to give her poisoned wine. Ser Jorah Mormont realized what was about to occur and foiled the attempt.[1] The second was organized by the Warlocks of Qarth, using a manticore hidden in a wooden sphere. The creature was killed by Ser Barristan Selmy before it could sting her.[2]
- King Joffrey Baratheon was poisoned at his wedding feast with the strangler, which had been put into his wine goblet. His uncle Tyrion Lannister is accused of the crime, though it was actually orchestrated by Petyr Baelish and Olenna Tyrell.[3]
References
See also
Poison on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
Poison on Wikipedia
