"The North Remembers" speech (Audiobook version)

Lord Manderly's speech to Davos read by Roy Dotrice from A Dance of Dragons
"Foes and False Friends" section begins at 4:18

[@naifdafirenze4408]

"the north remembers, lord davos. the north remembers, and the mummer’s farce is almost done. my son is home.” Oh god such a line

[@Blackviking262]

Bro I wish this was in the show it would be so badass…

[@VeryTallDwarfy]

If only..... if only.....

[@Ignisan_66]

Battle on the ice GET HYPE!

[@karlfranz5229]

Yeah its gives the same vibes as lord commander jeor mormont's outro speech in the 1st season of got. EPIC.

[@RichardHorpe]

this shit should have been in season 5, but D&D won't allow Stannis to even take Deepwood Motte.

[@Bakasama04]

ikr? Instead they mock him and give that to the fucking Boltons ughhh

[@7shelties]

JitoLibidoHTS I can't wait for the next book, the show has lost its way so badly.

[@matheusk1262]

StannyBWrath the show is shit.

[@Dregen1]

@@matheusk1262 Ratings said otherwise

[@saruealmeida3717]

Budget issues brah

[@davidking6242]

'that smirking worm who wears a dragon's name' love that line.

[@garrettbaratheon567]

kwadwo baidoo i love every reference to Rhaegar, it’s like this constant reminder of what should have been

[@garrettbaratheon567]

The Law well he also likely created the Prince that was Promised in doing so, and everyone in the story except Robert has something good to say of Rhaegar

[@garrettbaratheon567]

The Law I disagree, I think he’d have been the best king of all of them hands down... Stannis is my favorite character tho

[@johngalvano5895]

@@garrettbaratheon567 everyone thinks the Targs were cool

[@therockbat]

@The Law Manderly was referring to Rhaegar Frey.

[@jokersgiddygrin]

The moment we found that Davos was still alive. Still the happiest part of the whole book.

[@tylernelson4901]

Jeremy Walker I still get goosebumps just thinking about this chapter haha

[@michaelhenman4887]

As someone who read ADwD immediately after AFfC, I can't imaging thinking Davos was dead for 5 years between the two books, it was bad enough reading them back to back.

[@ImperialTrooperProductions]

@@wrath_of_thrawn2163 20 Good man

[@shpresimmuja467]

@@wrath_of_thrawn2163 00

[@kngoepe4200]

@@michaelhenman4887 Davos death and this chapter both appear in adwd.

[@samgilley3160]

"They killed Lord Eddard and Lady Catelyn and King Robb. He was our king! He was brave and good...and the Freys murdered him! If King Stannis will avenge him we should join him. A thousand years before the conquest, a promise was made and oaths were sworn in the Wolfs den before the old gods and the new. When we were sore beset and friendless, hounded from our homes and in peril of our lives the wolves took us in and nourished us and protected us from our enemies. The city is built upon the land they gave us. In return we promised we would always be their men. Stark men!"

[@aurora_stream]

I absolutely love Wylla. Her courage. Her strength. He will. She is marvelous

[@jonstark153]

I really hope she is bethroted to rickon.....atleast betrothed

[@NightDweller]

Tears in my eyes

[@KROGANLovesKittensAndPuppies]

I wonder if the children who are a part Davos' story are supposed to have some symbolism to the 4 son's he lost in the battle. Edric, Shereen, Wylla, Rickon.

[@Tonyfelix327]

​@@KROGANLovesKittensAndPuppies could be, he lost 4 children and gained 4

[@LucasCMaia-qy8es]

In Game of Thrones the words "The North Remembers" are meaningless, the North turned their back when Sansa Stark needed help. In ASoIaF, however, the northmen remembers their vows and want to rescue "Arya" from the Boltons even if that will get them killed. That's GRRM saying: "If you're noble, you may die early, but your legacy will remain", in the show they call Ned and Robb "dumb". Fuck D&D.

[@ricoco7891]

@@lachyt5247 But Talisa (in the show) and Jayne Westerling are two very different characters, and Robb marries them for different reasons. In the show, it's about love, but in the books its about honor.

[@Dregen1]

@@ricoco7891 Stop making sense it'll confuse the fanboys

[@youshallnotpass2156]

@Anthony Johnson still ned chose to bribe the gold cloaks which he himself considered honorless in the chapter so he might aswell have just accepted renlys offer and it was stupid not to trust him but littlefinger Especially since he often told himself in mind that he didnt trust littlefinger so this was really a dumb move And not to forget telling cersei was stupid af He already knew that his and his daugthers lives were on stake in this city and that cersei was in charge at many points and had many men but he still summoned her If he couldnt get over it to do some dishonorable moves in order to get his ass saved he shouldve just done the renly move and get the fuck outta there

[@pawemarsza9515]

@@youshallnotpass2156 accepting Renly's offer wasn't an option as STANNIS IS RIGHTFUL KING, not Renly. Ned lacked empathy to see the world through Littlefinger or Cersei perspective, so he made wrong tactical desicions, but overall goal of putting Stannis on the throne was just, and nowhere near stupid

[@youshallnotpass2156]

@@pawemarsza9515 well in the books renly in that dialogue never talked abiut himself becoming king he just wanted to do that as he saw themselves in danger if ned wanted to become protector And as for the show he could have still argued with renly about that problem or at least propose to first settle the problem with the lannisters and then concern themselves about the line of succession

[@supahwafflz]

The bookreaders remember, and soon the mummers farce will be done. The Winds of Winter is almost here.

[@deadquaithe143]

8 months later: yep, almost here. ........

[@teodorfon]

ALMOST THERE....ALMOOOOOST THERE!

[@rolanddeschain5161]

Still coming...

[@larochejaquelein3680]

Ser Richard Horpe Remember,remember the winds of the winter

[@msamaraie]

1 year

[@Daydy377]

"To be honest, I never really cared about the Starks" -Wyman Manderly, season 8

[@neptunesphere3964]

“Didn’t want no Manderlys dyin for nuffin” -Wyman Manderly Season 6

[@uriahl2331]

What a load. Destroyed this character, and excluded what easily could have been one of the most memorable scenes in the show.

[@larochejaquelein3680]

I still remember how they treated my favorite characters....and it still pains me.

[@O.G.H.]

By season 6 GoT had huge popularity and majority of the fans consisted of idiots who were too stupid to remember more than five characters and three plotlines. D&D knew that, and changed the shows course so even drunk doorknobs could follow the story. But in doing so, they destroyed what made the show so good in the first place

[@setiawansetiawan5103]

Manderlys were Southerners once, but now they are more loyal than some Northern houses

[@hereticsign]

I think they were hunted down by everyone from the south and Starks were the only house that gave them shelter and might have even fought a battle or two fro and with them. House Manderly is like House Bolton but with fierce loyalty and gratitude. Rest of the North are all heart but House Manderly and Bolton are cunning.

[@khalduras784]

@@hereticsign Well for Boltons, they were once the Stark's greatest rivals/enemies

[@hereticsign]

@@khalduras784 I agree and Bolton's could have been the king if not for something or some incident that made Stark's special.

[@Hatypus]

Wyman may be too large for his horse, but he is still a true knight, keeping to the oaths of his family. The Manderlys still use their titles of the south, for they have long memories.

[@volitionspark2686]

The North remembers and the mummer's farce is almost done: my son is home.

[@tempestofflame]

It seems the North has forgotten, at least in the show -_-

[@volitionspark2686]

Стефaн Сoлев Indeed. I am interested in what House Manderly will reply or how quickly they will come to the aid of Jon & Sansa. But the books are the books and the show is the show...

[@tempestofflame]

Volition Spark Yes, but the houses were portrayed the same way in the show, only to throw it all in the water amd make them traitors, or simply neutral.

[@volitionspark2686]

Стефaн Сoлев Yes, you are right.

[@mozart7820]

Volition Spark 💚

[@dangerdan2592]

Wyman Manderly is one of my favorite characters.

[@Darksyne9]

Mine too hes so damned kick ass. He loyal and clever...I Hope he has a good fate in the Books as We havent seen him in the show

[@schoob4822]

He got his throat slit last we know. He survived the cut, but still scary.

[@gavomorg762]

Schoob as I just said in my own comment hopefully that 4th chin might of actually saved his life 😂🙏🙏tbf he became one of my favourite characters after this

[@popcornistorturedcorn]

And may D&D choke upon their fables

[@BarstoolBlues33]

Amen.

[@christiancristof491]

The D&D farce is almost done, George R.R. Martin is home.

[@Brandonhayhew]

The Books fans remember!

[@thegrimknight9766]

@@Brandonhayhew We will never forget

[@Brandonhayhew]

@@thegrimknight9766 And the murmmers farce is almost over.

[@dorkandproudofit]

Even those who hate the show with all their might cannot deny the power of the music written for it. Whether in an audiobook or watching the show, whenever I hear that Stark leitmotif, I feel a pang of sadness followed by a surge of pride. THE NORTH REMEMBERS!

[@Lalvon_Zelpharr]

The show wasn't that bad, I agree they could have done some things better but I still really liked it.

[@larochejaquelein3680]

Lalvon Zelpharr I also liked the show,but then I read the books. I do not have to say more,do I?

[@johnrayordas]

The only thing shit was the writing. Everything else is of the highest quality.

[@debrickashaw9387]

The show took a nosedive in quality around season 5 and another in season 7. But the music has always been absolutely fantastic

[@50Blox]

while the writing may have taken a turn for the worst, the music was always good

[@Quadraxis]

Love Lord Manderly's character. Guy put himself forth as a fat fool, let his pride be played with, all the while he's one of the most shrewd people in the seven kingdoms.

[@shoikotshahid1409]

Don't think bolton,Lanister or martell would have been fooled by his act.

[@phillipguglielmo]

"Foes and false friends are all around me, Lord Davos. They infest my city like roaches, and at night I feel them crawling over me." I've read that line a hundred times, and even typing this now it gives me shivers.

[@henriquebaratheon3259]

Roy Dotrice, R.I.P.

[@khalilelfak8955]

RIP

[@Slap7481]

I won’t be able to listen to book 6 the same 😥

[@miyamotomelo]

Calado.

[@arthurdayne8029]

I’ll miss the man.

[@raziel6304]

Well never get to hear his vocie for Winds of Winter T.T

[@tomohanley923]

I listen to this everyday. It reminds of the debt I owe to George R.R. Martin, a debt which can never be paid. The book readers remember and the mummers farce is almost done.

[@blakelemmons6235]

Well...

[@TomUK737]

Roy Dotrice is incredible, so sad we won't hear him do The Winds of Winter or A Dream of Spring

[@MichaelMedici61W2]

Hopefully Harry Lloyd will do it. He did a fabulous job on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Ya know, simce Ian Glenn ( Jorah Mormont ) passed on it.

[@evannesbitt7852]

So sad we will never read WoW or ADOS

[@TequilaToothpick]

Ah 4 years ago. Back when we still had hope those books would ever be released.

[@JamieBarrington]

@@MichaelMedici61W2 I really hope Harry Lloyd narrates from the final two books. I can't believe we lost Roy Dotrice (RIP 😢), but this would def. lessen the sting.

[@uploadestates4768]

Thank god we won't hear him*

[@alvaro4867]

This plotline is going to pay off so much in the books I literally can’t wait GEORGE RELEASE IT ALREADY

[@samgilley3160]

I'm trying to stay hopeful that we'll get it soon. I need to see red wedding 2 electric boogaloo

[@larochejaquelein3680]

My calculations seem to indicate that there exists a 70% possibility of George releasing TWOW in 2022. Stay hopeful

[@alvaro4867]

@@larochejaquelein3680 don’t do that, don’t give me hope…

[@korganrocks3995]

@@larochejaquelein3680 Sweet summer child...

[@sainsburyshopper]

@@larochejaquelein3680 GOD... DAMMIT! RELEASE THE STUPID BOOK GEORGE PLEASE

[@Bakasama04]

THE NORTH REMEMBERS!

[@fatherireland5737]

The north remembers and the traitors reign is almost done

[@kasinokaiser1319]

Don't worry Stannis! No more eating horses or sacrificing Shireen! Lord Wyman is on his way!

[@AceMoonshot]

Wyman could've saved much of the 'orrible last few seasons. And Wyman is right to be proud of Wyla. She was a staunch defender of the Starks. Right to the Frey's faces too.

[@abhinandachowdhury1015]

The Stark theme in the background...love this...the bravery of the North.They will never forget King Robb.

[@dinominate69]

The North remembers has got to be one of the most powerful lines in GoT

[@collinpace6522]

WHY. WASN'T. THIS. IN. SEASON. SIX???

[@LabTech41]

That statement could've been made about so very many things in Season 6. Long story short: having this scene probably would've necessitated another episode, and who knows how many additional cast members as well as sets and CGI for White Harbor; none of which is possible given the structure the series has established. And also, let's be frank; since the show writers haven't really had much in the way of source material to construct this last season, the quality's gone way down. These people clearly aren't up to GRRM levels.

[@sebastianwillows]

LabTech they could have added it to the scene with Jon being chosen as kingindanorf

[@LabTech41]

sebastianwillows No, because at that point it would've been entirely out of context and unnecessary. I mean, with some good writers and a serious reframing, you could have the guy who played Manderly give a speech in which he said the basic spirit of this conversation, without necessarily saying the same thing, which wouldn't make much sense in a vacuum. Still, even then, given that the 'kingindanorf' scene is the first time we've seen Manderly, the show people probably would've been befuddled as to who this fat fuck is who's giving a speech, when it's the little Lady Mormont who's stealing that scene.

[@Guard655]

Cutting out the shit that is Dorne, some poor Arya scenes and some more shit (and more shit there is) would have given time to create a better storyline for the north and Davos could have traveled and spoken to Manderly over a 3 episode span with like 5 minutes each. Then Manderly and other northern houses could have come to Jon's aid in the last second and the north would actually have done something. (instead of the vale and littlefinger)

[@schoob4822]

They needed time for pycelle fart jokes

[@ktfilms89]

Tbf, the warning signs where there for the downward spiral of the show. Robert Arryn being called Robin because they couldn't imagine people keeping up with folk having the same name (despite the fact he was named for Robert Baratheon). Asha becoming Yara because Asha and Osha are similar and peoples heads wouldn't be able to wrap around that. Carl fookin Tanner. Jeyne Westerling gone thus robbing us of the back story that Tywin approved of the marriage and was working with her House to bring Robb down. So many subtle dumbing down moments that most folk let it slip until it was too late.

[@samgilley3160]

Not to mention removing Jeyne fucks up Robbs character beyond recognition

[@voltairethegoldflame9280]

@@samgilley3160 this is still my biggest complaint about the show

[@vincegalila7211]

Eh there would be pretty major hurdles in delivering info like what you mentioned with the Westerlings organically and subtly enough to avoid basically spoiling the audience on the red wedding. Also we both know that people generally assume that (the majority) TV audiences get bored easy and aren't that attentive, and while they can get over the deaths of their fan-favorite (if done in a satisfying manner) they can't tolerate them being off screen for more than one or two episodes.

[@Mini-Toast_]

I haven't even read the books and I'm ashamed of the treatment the story got on television.

[@larochejaquelein3680]

Dumb Benioff, Dumber Weiss Dude this video is a major spoiler,though..

[@Mini-Toast_]

Not a Joker True. But I pretty much know what happens in the books. Just waiting for WoW before I actually read em.

[@conordoonan8669]

Love how this guy literally cooks three people into a pie and then eats them and is still the coolest guy ever. It’s so badass that it doesn’t even register as canabalism when you first read it.

[@iceshield2621]

And thus House Manderly claim's the spot of most loyal house in the entire series.(I am not including House Conington or however you spell the house backing Rhaegar's son).

[@ryzowypierog6256]

Connington

[@TheKungas]

*alleged Rhaegar's son.

[@thatguybrando]

+Javier Ibáñez but we know Jon Connington believes him to be Ageon, so he is loyal. But he also was in love with Rhaegar, either way he is loyal but could be in the middle of being fooled by the Blackfyre's.

[@robertovaldivia1573]

gj mckinney Only Jon Connington is loyal the rest are loyal to the crown.

[@AveTrueToCaesar8212]

Jon Connington is the only one still loyal to the Targaryens. The rest of his house bent the knee to Robert. Jon Connington was loyal to Rhaegar because he was a closet homosexual and secretly loved him.

[@TheSerpent21]

The North Remembers. We will never forget the the Red Wedding, nor what happened to Ned Stark nor what has happened to our people. We will avenge Robb Stark, Ned Stark and all those who Northerners who were slaughtered at the Red Wedding. We will wipe out the Freys and Boltons root and stem and exact justice on the Lannisters.

[@sherlockhomo]

I still periodically listen to this video because it is just SO good. This part gets me excited for WINDS every singe time I read or hear it.

[@JamieBarrington]

This is one of my favorite quotes in the series. Wyman playing the long game was such a cool moment.

[@RandyDanger]

"- the way he said that, chilled Davos to the bone." Wish you'd left that last snippet in there, so fucking great!

[@raziel6304]

My god Roy Dotrice is so perfect for this speech.

[@CesarALlanos]

The way he GROWLS when he says “But NEVER think that means I have forgotten.” This man truly understood the books and these characters.

[@shpresimmuja467]

"I took no risk at all" damn dude.

[@VeryTallDwarfy]

The somberness of this edit is amazing

[@houseadams4841]

Rheagar Frey... A worm wearing a dragons name.

[@houseadams4841]

Smirking worm...

[@MichaelMedici61W2]

It just awesome to listen with the music in the background. I wish the whole book was like this.

[@110452ND]

Every once-in-a-while I give this another listen to remind myself how excited I am for WoW

[@1azey]

Delusion

[@Free_Palestine_419]

Too bad he'll never be able to narrate the last two books cause GRRM is never gonna finish them -_- RIP Roy Dotrice you absolute legend!

[@PiesCanFly]

MY SON IS HOME.

[@Lalvon_Zelpharr]

Sends shivers down my spine

[@abhinandachowdhury1015]

Shivers when i read this part

[@tsheposmanaka2582]

I confess, I confess I never knew the boy, lord Ramsey's squire was he not. How old is the boy, mayhaps it's a blessing coz had he lived he would be a Frey

[@kgapaneseschoolgirlb]

“And all his chins trembled”

[@user-py8tf7fz8p]

2021 checking in. Still getting goosebumps.

[@jeffreybogard2713]

Don't mess with Lord Manderly.

[@natiliee.s.5476]

"The North Remembers." It's too bad D&D never knew.

[@neemzito3159]

Roy Dotrice was a incredible narrator. 😢❤️

[@brandonreisman9247]

fucking chills..even after 100000 times hearing it. the North Remembers , WE REMEMBER

[@j124j8]

LS still has Robb's crown doesn't she? "I want Jon to succeed me as King in the North"

[@AbiShoukathAliA]

the audiobook should have background music like this during important paragraph

[@saruealmeida3717]

Fantastic. :) The story in ADWD is so rich and big.

[@arthurdayne8029]

Roy’s reading is amazing. The music is the cherry on top of the cake. A+

[@alt-monarchist]

We must create a petition to HBO, and demand that they RE-Shoot GOT from Seasons 5 through 7

[@khalilelfakhri8243]

Well start it and we'll help you by sharing it

[@bretonfou7046]

Alt - Monarchist 8 as well

[@christopherradosta3881]

the north remembers

[@uriahl2331]

I just can't stop listening to this. You did a superb job with the background tracks; that part near the end especially where the Stark theme motif plays loudly and forcefully as Manderly mourns the murder of his son. Just excellent.

[@PeepingPenguin]

RIP ROY Doltrice. I hated you at the start but loved you at the end. ❤️

[@Lalvon_Zelpharr]

This is so powerful. The North Remembers!

[@farshaxan]

RIP Roy Dotrice!

[@khalilelfak8955]

RIP

[@carlitoking8473]

Lord Manderly is one of my favorites!

[@50Blox]

this would have been such a sick scene in the show

[@king_big_pp]

Y'all remember when Game of Thrones was good? I miss those days.

[@MadMagicRabbits]

The North Remembers!

[@theb3654]

Wish this had been in the show.

[@debrickashaw9387]

Damn, actual goosebumps

[@puzzlingcentaur]

This made me remember how much excitement I felt while reading this for the first time.....such a great speech! And a nice twist too....before that, I was convinced that Lord Manderly is a fool.

[@VinkoKraljevic-rf9gm]

The northmen give the best speeches, the only speech that comes close to this one is Bucket Wull's, George please just write the damn book before I piss meself.

[@christopherselker6804]

One of the best speeches ever written, and the show runners must have read cliff notes of Feast and Dance. No Pink letter, no Faegon, but not having this in some form would’ve been so easy.

[@somniloguy12]

Absolutely bone chilling

[@Enkidone]

...The north remembers...

[@randomyorkshireman]

And people say the Northmen have no cunning.

[@willkershisnik5893]

samuelepsteing aren't the maderleys technically not north man tho

[@randomyorkshireman]

They are half-breeds. Their Southron-ness is unfortunate but their Northern devotion gives them a pass. However, there are true Northmen with him, such as Glover, and they are simply using his riches to bring back the Starks. Even half-breeds can be useful.

[@davidking6242]

they've been in the north far longer than the south. they are first men like the northerners but have a more southron culture

[@christiancristof491]

They have been northerners for thousands of years.

[@TheAlienEmbyro]

kwadwo baidoo They’re andals

[@semkoops]

Fookin' Freys

[@Brandonhayhew]

And may the Frey choke upon their feebles

[@TheFiresloth]

They didn't even choked upon their cousins.

[@BrianHall33]

The north remembers

[@heckyeah4314]

The North remembers!

[@leedent6796]

I love Wyman Manderly

[@VeryTallDwarfy]

4:32 😂 and all his chins trembled

[@QuickNick90]

Rest in peace Dotrice

[@johnboxler8989]

The North Remembers

[@thanosalaarson8290]

“That smirking WORM, that wears a dragon’s name!”

[@makai9715]

Literally so epic

[@marchindley9856]

The North Remembers.

[@liamdaly9094]

My Favorite video on youtube and favorite chapter from the books, come back Hubert Humphrey we need you now more than ever.

[@ingolfuroskarsson9946]

Rip Roy Dotrice

[@TheGreatGrumbolio]

This was amazing, what version was this from?

[@charm200z7]

I love the voice so much

[@AceMoonshot]

I hope Willa story ends well.

[@progrocker2112]

That this was omitted from the show without Ian McNeice playing Lord Manderly...

[@ricardoandre7049]

There are debts that can never be fully repaid.

[@samalvey8168]

House Manderly. Southron in name, Northron in heart and soul.

[@ox8833]

Just a great character

[@CoolPenguine]

Awesome! Is the music from the Audiobook as well? Or is it cued in by you? Regardless, does someone know the name of the second song that comes in during end?

[@Ac3Saint]

The music is added by the uploader, I listened to all the audiobooks and there was never a backing track. Can't tell you what the second song is, it sounds like one of the dramatic scores from the TV series but can't pinpoint it I'm afraid.

[@PiesCanFly]

They're both music from the show. First one is "Winterfell" from season 2, second is "I Have to Go North" from season 3.

[@Brandonhayhew]

I hope someday D&D must suffer the hands of the book fans/readers

[@herbertschulz4904]

soyon manlai They‘ll bend the knee or we‘ll destroy them

[@Brandonhayhew]

Its too late their done with their work on season 8 they follow Martin's outline but still fans didn't liked it anyway.

[@snownerdnews]

This is a lovely pie Wyman

[@khalilelfakhri8243]

RIP Roy Dotrice 😢

[@eyalsi1070]

I miss Roy Dotrice...

[@ShodaimeN]

WE WANT WYMAN ON THE SHOW

[@Brandonhayhew]

Estermont Sinclair We did, but only a camero, but in a dispointing way of the show, we have no reason for jon to become the king of the north crowned by some Mormont child

[@BarstoolBlues33]

D&D were more interested in shitty fanfiction than actually following the plot.

[@lelendoungel407]

The North Remembers So does the Trident Family Duty Honour