The Red Comet, also called the Red Messenger or Red Sword, is an astronomical phenomenon. It appeared in the skies over both Westeros and Essos shortly after the outbreak of the War of the Five Kings and the hatching of the dragons of Daenerys Targaryen.

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Season 2Edit

The Red Comet can be seen in the skies over most of the two continents. Its significance is discussed by the people of Winterfell, who seem divided on it being an omen of King Robb Stark's victory or if its red color indicates a triumph for the forces of House Lannister while others consider the red color to represent the blood of Eddard Stark. However, the wildling woman Osha is convinced that the comet means that dragons are once again alive somewhere in the world.^[1]

In the BooksEdit

In the books, the Red Comet is seen throughout the known world and interpreted in different manners by different people. Some see it as harbinger of their victory - or the enemy's - in the War of the Five Kings or as an omen of vengeance, while to many more it signifies the onset of war and the bloodshed that's to come. The Comet is also interpreted by Daenerys as a sign that she must venture into the Red Waste.

It also receives different names. In King's Landing it is referred to as "King Joffrey's comet" at court and the "Red Messenger" in the streets. Soldiers in the Riverlands also call it the Red Messenger. The members of the Night's Watch that take part in the Great Ranging refer to it as "Mormont's Torch", while Gendry calls it the "Red Sword" on account of its shape. The Dothraki of Daenerys' khalasar call it "shierak qiya", meaning "bleeding star".

See alsoEdit

• The Red Comet at A Wiki of Ice and Fire (spoilers from the books)

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