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+ | [[File:Shadow.jpg|thumb|300px|Melisandre gives "birth" to a shadow creature.]] |
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| − | A '''shadow''' is a type of magical creature. Servants of the [[Lord of Light]] employ them to undertake dangerous missions on their behalf. |
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| + | A '''Shadow''' is a type of magical creature or demon of darkness believed to be created by the [[Lord of Light]]. Worshipers and servants of the Lord of Light employ them to undertake dangerous missions on their behalf. Thus far, the only Shadow seen was conceived as a child between [[Stannis Baratheon]] and the [[Red Priest|Red Priestess]] [[Melisandre]] to assassinate [[Renly Baratheon]] in a bid to reclaim the [[Iron Throne]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===[[Season 2]]=== |
===[[Season 2]]=== |
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[[File:RenlysDeathS2Ep5.png|thumb|right|200px|The shadow creature assassinates Renly.]] |
[[File:RenlysDeathS2Ep5.png|thumb|right|200px|The shadow creature assassinates Renly.]] |
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| − | [[Melisandre]] and [[Stannis Baratheon]] |
+ | [[Melisandre]] and [[Stannis Baratheon]] had sex, with Melisandre promising to give Stannis a son.<ref>"[[The Night Lands]]"</ref> After the failed parley between Stannis and [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]], Melisandre is revealed to be pregnant. She gives birth to a Shadow in a cave close to Renly's encampment while Ser [[Davos Seaworth]] watches in horror.<ref>"[[Garden of Bones]]"</ref> |
| − | The creature infiltrates Renly's camp and kills him in front of [[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Brienne]]. Renly's bodyguards blame Brienne for the |
+ | The creature infiltrates Renly's camp and kills him in front of [[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Brienne]]. Renly's bodyguards blame Brienne for the murder of the king.<ref>"[[The Ghost of Harrenhal]]"</ref> |
| − | Davos is so disturbed by the appearance of the |
+ | Davos is so disturbed by the appearance of the Shadow creature that he convinces Stannis not to bring Melisandre along when their fleet and army [[Battle of the Blackwater|attack]] [[King's Landing]], in case the victory is credited to her powers rather than Stannis.<ref>"[[The Ghost of Harrenhal]]"</ref> |
===[[Season 3]]=== |
===[[Season 3]]=== |
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| − | Stannis asks Melisandre to make him another "son" to slay [[Joffrey]] as well as [[Robb Stark]]. However, she refuses him |
+ | Stannis asks Melisandre to make him another "son" to slay [[Joffrey]] as well as [[Robb Stark]]. However, she refuses him, explaining that creating a Shadow drains some of a man's life energy, and she fears that if Stannis attempts to create another with her it will kill him.<ref>"[[Walk of Punishment]]"</ref> Instead, she has [[Gendry]] brought to [[Dragonstone]], since he also has king's blood, being the son of [[Robert Baratheon]]. |
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+ | ==Powers & Abilities== |
| + | * ''Shadowy Presence'': As their name implies, Shadows are literally dark, demonic beings. Physical darkness constantly radiates off of them. |
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| + | * ''Accelerated Maturity'': They age rapidly, going from infancy to adulthood in a matter of seconds. |
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| + | * ''Intangibility'': Once fully grown, they have the ability to phase through prison bars (according to Melisandre). |
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| + | * ''Invisibility'': They can become invisible likely by bending the light around them. |
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| + | * ''Weapon Summoning'': They can summon/form weapons from the shadowy mass of their bodies. |
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| + | ==Weaknesses== |
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| + | Shadows live very short lives, created only for the tasks they were given. Although they can become invisible, a mirror will compromise the creature's location. It is implied by Brienne that Shadows inherit the physical features of the men who fathered them, as the Shadow that killed Renly Baratheon bore a striking resemblance to its "father," Stannis. |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | **On March 19, 2016 when it was announced that [[Carice van Houten]] and her boyfriend {{WPS|Guy Pearce}} were expecting a child together, she tweeted: "Ok. I'm ready for your shadowbaby jokes."<ref>[https://twitter.com/caricevhouten/status/711226037431083008 Carice van Houten on Twitter, 19 March 2016]</ref> |
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==In the books== |
==In the books== |
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| − | In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Melisandre actually conjures forth two shadows on separate occasions to kill Stannis' foes - Renly and Cortnay Penrose. She needs to use Stannis' own life-essence to fuel the entities, but this hugely drains him, |
+ | In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Melisandre actually conjures forth two shadows on separate occasions to kill Stannis' foes - Renly and Ser Cortnay Penrose. She needs to use Stannis' own life-essence to fuel the entities, but this hugely drains him, thus she doesn't produce any more shadows. Davos notices that Stannis looks ten years older than before the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. Use of the creatures is thus limited in case their creation taxes the creator to the point of death. Melisandre offers Davos to use his life-essence to produce a shadow, but he refuses. It is unknown whether Melisandre made similar offers to any other men. |
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| − | Shadows make an appearance in the 2012 [[Game of Thrones (2012 role-playing game)|Game of Thrones role-playing game]]. While they are visually identical to the "shadow babies", these shadows are created by Valarr Hill using blood magic and his own blood, as opposed to Melisandre birthing them. Valarr's shadows can be harmed by Valyrian steel weapons, due to the magical nature of the metal. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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+ | * {{AWOIAF|Shadow assassin}} (MAJOR spoilers from the books) |
==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:35, 10 April 2016
Melisandre gives "birth" to a shadow creature.
- "Shadows cannot live in the dark, Ser Davos. They are servants of Light."
- ―Melisandre
A Shadow is a type of magical creature or demon of darkness believed to be created by the Lord of Light. Worshipers and servants of the Lord of Light employ them to undertake dangerous missions on their behalf. Thus far, the only Shadow seen was conceived as a child between Stannis Baratheon and the Red Priestess Melisandre to assassinate Renly Baratheon in a bid to reclaim the Iron Throne.
History
Season 2
The shadow creature assassinates Renly.
Melisandre and Stannis Baratheon had sex, with Melisandre promising to give Stannis a son.[1] After the failed parley between Stannis and Renly, Melisandre is revealed to be pregnant. She gives birth to a Shadow in a cave close to Renly's encampment while Ser Davos Seaworth watches in horror.[2] The creature infiltrates Renly's camp and kills him in front of Catelyn Stark and Brienne. Renly's bodyguards blame Brienne for the murder of the king.[3]
Davos is so disturbed by the appearance of the Shadow creature that he convinces Stannis not to bring Melisandre along when their fleet and army attack King's Landing, in case the victory is credited to her powers rather than Stannis.[4]
Season 3
Stannis asks Melisandre to make him another "son" to slay Joffrey as well as Robb Stark. However, she refuses him, explaining that creating a Shadow drains some of a man's life energy, and she fears that if Stannis attempts to create another with her it will kill him.[5] Instead, she has Gendry brought to Dragonstone, since he also has king's blood, being the son of Robert Baratheon.
Powers & Abilities
- Shadowy Presence: As their name implies, Shadows are literally dark, demonic beings. Physical darkness constantly radiates off of them.
- Accelerated Maturity: They age rapidly, going from infancy to adulthood in a matter of seconds.
- Intangibility: Once fully grown, they have the ability to phase through prison bars (according to Melisandre).
- Invisibility: They can become invisible likely by bending the light around them.
- Weapon Summoning: They can summon/form weapons from the shadowy mass of their bodies.
Weaknesses
Shadows live very short lives, created only for the tasks they were given. Although they can become invisible, a mirror will compromise the creature's location. It is implied by Brienne that Shadows inherit the physical features of the men who fathered them, as the Shadow that killed Renly Baratheon bore a striking resemblance to its "father," Stannis.
Behind the scenes
- Many major reviewers as well as some of the cast & crew themselves refer to the creatures as "shadow babies" due to the nature of their creation.
- On March 19, 2016 when it was announced that Carice van Houten and her boyfriend Guy Pearce were expecting a child together, she tweeted: "Ok. I'm ready for your shadowbaby jokes."[6]
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Melisandre actually conjures forth two shadows on separate occasions to kill Stannis' foes - Renly and Ser Cortnay Penrose. She needs to use Stannis' own life-essence to fuel the entities, but this hugely drains him, thus she doesn't produce any more shadows. Davos notices that Stannis looks ten years older than before the Battle of the Blackwater. Use of the creatures is thus limited in case their creation taxes the creator to the point of death. Melisandre offers Davos to use his life-essence to produce a shadow, but he refuses. It is unknown whether Melisandre made similar offers to any other men.
See also
Shadow assassin on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
