The reader is represented by the function read. One might say the reader has syntax defined in terms of characters, and the Clojure language has syntax defined in terms of symbols, lists, vectors, maps etc. A Dance with DragonsĪt Deepwood Motte, Asha recalls how after Euron was named the new king at the kingsmoot, Rodrik told her to flee while her uncle was busy. The reader, and the Clojure data representations, have utility on their own in many of the same contexts one might use XML or JSON etc. With Euron giving Greyshield to Harras, Hotho feels that he is now Rodrik's heir. Rodrik is skeptical of Euron's planning as well as his claims of having sailed the Smoking Sea and seen Valyria. During the feast in House Hewett's hall, King Euron tells the ironborn they will conquer Westeros. They discuss their fears that the gains from the battle are little compared to the enmity of the Reach they have earned. Īfter the taking of the Shields, Rodrik is spotted by Lord Captain Victarion Greyjoy and Nute the Barber talking with Lords Gorold Goodbrother and Dunstan Drumm in the yard of Lord Hewett's castle on Oakenshield. However, her uncle, Euron Greyjoy, is chosen king instead. Īt the kingsmoot Rodrik is one of the first to call Asha's name.

He offers to name Asha as the heir to Ten Towers, with the island of Harlaw passing to Ser Harras Harlaw, but she refuses. Rodrik tries to convince Asha not to attend the kingsmoot, fearing a bad outcome. Hotho Harlaw, who wants Rodrik to marry his daughter, brings his lord a copy of Archmaester Marwyn's Book of Lost Books.

Rodrik assembles those faithful to Princess Asha at the Ten Towers. Rodrik is visited by Lords Baelor Blacktyde and Tristifer Botley prior to the kingsmoot on Old Wyk, which has been called by Aeron Greyjoy. The Reader at Calderstones is a community unlike any other, somewhere people can get together, experience literature and try something new. Rodrik the Reader by TheMico © A Feast for CrowsĪfter the death of Balon Greyjoy, King of the Isles and the North, Rodrik supports his niece, Balon's daughter Asha, and calls her supporters to Harlaw. Rodrik is a widower, who does not expect to wed again, and his heir is his cousin Harras, the Knight of Grey Garden. Rodrik's sister, Gwynesse, insists that she should rule Ten Towers, as she is seven years his elder. When the Faith of the Seven was still tolerated in the Iron Islands, Rodrik kept septons at Ten Towers to help care for his books, which he reads in the Book Tower. Rodrik had two tall sons who died in the sea battle off Fair Isle during Greyjoy's Rebellion. Rodrik unsuccessfully advised Balon Greyjoy, Lord of the Iron Islands, not to rebel against King Robert I Baratheon. He has requested a Myrish lens to assist with his vision. Appearance and Character See also: Images of Rodrik HarlawĪn average-looking man, Rodrik has brown hair and eyes and a short, neat beard that is grey.