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- For the television episode, see The Rains of Castamere (TV).
Here, the song is featured in a more complete form. The song is also performed in the closing credits of the same episode by the indie rock band The National, sung by their vocalist Matt Berninger. On the published tracklist of the soundtrack, the title is spelled 'The Rains of Castomere' rather than 'Castamere' as in the novels.
'The Rains of Castamere' is a song which immortalizes the destruction of House Reyne of Castamere by Tywin Lannister during the Reyne-Tarbeck revolt.
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Refrain
And who are you, the proud lord said,
that I must bow so low?
Only a cat of a different coat,
that's all the truth I know.
In a coat of gold or a coat of red,
a lion still has claws,
And mine are long and sharp, my lord,
as long and sharp as yours.
And so he spoke, and so he spoke,
that lord of Castamere,
But now the rains weep o'er his hall,
with no one there to hear.
Yes now the rains weep o'er his hall,
and not a soul to hear.[1]
History
House Reyne was obliterated after they rebelled against their liege lord, Tytos Lannister, who was perceived as weak by his own vassals. To restore Lannister dominance, Tytos's eldest son and heir, Ser Tywin Lannister, marched against the upstart Lord of Castamere, Roger Reyne, known as the 'Red Lion of Castamere'. By the end of the rebellion, Castamere had been flooded and all members of House Reyne killed.[2] The title is thus a play on words, as the 'rains' fall over the empty halls of the 'Reynes' who have been killed to the last man, and 'not a soul to hear'.[3]
The lyrics heavily reference the fact that the sigil of House Reyne was also a lion, but a red one instead of the golden lion used as the sigil of House Lannister. The rebellion of the Reynes against the Lannisters was thus seen as a civil war of lions.
The song was played by an envoy of Lord Tywin Lannister to truculent House Farman of Faircastle. It was enough to make Lord Farman reconsider his position.[3]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
'The Rains of Castamere' is among the songs sung by Tom of Sevenstreams after the battle at the burning septry.[1]
During the Red Wedding, the song is the signal for the forces of House Frey and House Bolton to turn on the Starks and Tullys and slaughter them. Lady Catelyn Stark recognizes the tune, but by the time she realizes what is happening, it is already far too late; as the song starts, so does the bloodbath that ends the life of Robb Stark, King in the North, and the rebellions of the north and the riverlands against the Iron Throne.[4] The song selection was plotted by Lothar Frey and Lord Roose Bolton.[5]
The song is performed by Hamish the Harper and Collio Quaynis to honor Lord Tywin Lannister at the wedding feast of King Joffrey I Baratheon and Queen Margaery Tyrell.[6] Dictators:no peace countryballs download for mac.
Reign Intro Song
A Feast for Crows
Marillion sings the song while in a sky cell at the Eyrie.[7]
Olenna Tyrell is disappointed that the Blue Bard does not sing 'The Rains of Castamere' at the wedding feast of Margaery and King Tommen I Baratheon.[8]
Ser Jaime Lannister has Tom play the song to the captive Lord Edmure Tully to remind him what would happen to his family if he does not surrender Riverrun.[9]
Game of Thrones
The first occurrence of 'The Rains of Castamere' in the HBO television series Game of Thrones is in episode one of season two, 'The North Remembers', when Tyrion Lannister whistles the refrain as he enters the small council for the first time.[10] In the ninth episode of season 2, 'Blackwater', Bronn sings the song with his men outside the Red Keep while drinking. Here, the song is featured in a more complete form. The song is also performed in the closing credits of the same episode by the indie rock band The National, sung by their vocalist Matt Berninger.[11][12] On the published tracklist of the soundtrack, the title is spelled 'The Rains of Castomere' rather than 'Castamere' as in the novels.[13] The music was written by Ramin Djawadi and the lyrics by George R. R. Martin.
During episode two of season three, 'Dark Wings, Dark Words', Thoros of Myr sings 'The Rains of Castamere' when the brotherhood without banners finds Arya Stark.[14]Cersei Lannister relays the history of the song to Margaery Tyrell in episode eight, 'Second Sons'.[15] In episode nine, 'The Rains of Castamere', the famous song is performed by the musicians at the Twins to begin the Red Wedding.[16]
During episode two of season four, 'The Lion and the Rose', the song is performed during the wedding feast of King Joffrey I Baratheon.[17] It is also performed in the end credits by the band Sigur Rós, whose band members portray the musicians within the episode.[18]
Quotes
Lord Tywin did not suffer disloyalty in his vassals. He had extinguished the proud Reynes of Castamere and the ancient Tarbecks of Tarbeck Hall root and branch when he was still half a boy. The singers had even made a rather gloomy song of it.[3]
No one sang the words, but Catelyn knew 'The Rains of Castamere' when she heard it.[4]
Alaric of Eysen. I do so hope he plays 'The Rains of Castamere.' It's been an hour, I've forgotten how it goes.[6]
Doran: Obara, look at the children, if it please you.
Obara: It does not please me. I'd get more pleasure from driving my spear into Lord Tywin's belly. I'll make him sing 'The Rains of Castamere' as I pull his bowels out and look for gold.[19]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.01.1A Storm of Swords, Chapter 39, Arya VII.
- ↑The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons.
- ↑ 3.03.13.2A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ 4.04.1A Storm of Swords, Chapter 51, Catelyn VII.
- ↑A Storm of Swords, Epilogue.
- ↑ 6.06.1A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 10, Sansa I.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 12, Cersei III.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 38, Jaime VI.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 2, 'The North Remembers'.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 2, 'Blackwater'.
- ↑'‘Game of Thrones' Season 2 Soundtrack Details'. Film Music Reporter. 24 May 2012. http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/05/23/game-of-thrones-season-2-soundtrack-details/. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ↑Lamar, Cyriaque (24 May 2012). 'Listen to The National's new Lannister-happy song from The Game of Thrones soundtrack'. io9. http://io9.com/5913172/listen-to-the-nationals-new-lannister+happy-song-from-the-game-of-thrones-soundtrack. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 3, 'Dark Wings, Dark Words'.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Bad reference param2.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 3, 'The Rains of Castamere'.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 4, 'The Lion and the Rose'.
- ↑'Listen: Sigur Rós' cover of 'The Rains of Castamere' for Game of Thrones'. Consequence of Sound. April 13, 2014. http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/04/listen-sigur-ros-cover-of-the-rains-of-castamere-for-game-of-thrones/.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
Reigns | |
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Developer(s) | Nerial |
Publisher(s) | Devolver Digital |
Designer(s) | François Alliot |
Programmer(s) | François Alliot |
Artist(s) | Mieko Murakami |
Writer(s) | François Alliot |
Composer(s) | |
Engine | Unity |
Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch |
Release |
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Genre(s) | Strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Reigns is a strategy video game developed by Nerial and published by Devolver Digital. Set in a fictional medieval world, it places the player in the role of a monarch who rules the kingdom by accepting or rejecting suggestions from advisors. The game was released digitally for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows in August 2016.
A sequel, titled Reigns: Her Majesty, in which the player acts as a queen consort, was released in December 2017. Reigns and its sequel were released for Nintendo Switch, under the collective title Reigns: Kings & Queens, in September 2018.[1] A third entry in the Reigns series, Reigns: Game of Thrones, was released in October 2018.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
Assuming the role of a medieval king, the player swipes left or right on a card depicting an advisor, in order to accept or reject their suggestion. Each decision will have a consequence, changing the balance between the four pillars of the society: The church, the people, the military, and wealth. The king's reign ends whenever one of the four metric bars becomes full or empty, and the game continues with the player controlling their heir.[3][4] Various in-game events can also lead to the king's demise.
Throughout the course of the game, the player may experience different kinds of events, which are scripted or caused by the player's decisions. Such events can have one-time or recurring effects on the game, such as causing the death of the next advisor if their suggestion is rejected.[5]
Development[edit]
The game was developed by London-based game studio Nerial. In an opinion piece published on Polygon, François Alliot, lead developer of the game, commented that the team wanted to 'mock the way our societies tend to deal with complexity', citing Brexit as an example. The developers intended to make the player feel the disconnect between the simplicity of the 'swipe' control scheme and the consequences their decisions lead to, which inevitably result in the king's demise at the end of each reign.[6] 1 moment of time: silentville crack.
The interactive soundtrack of the game, titled Songs of Reigns, is available on Steam.[7]
Reception[edit]
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According to Metacritic, Reigns has garnered 'generally favorable' reviews. Reviewers praised the simplicity of its control scheme, noting its similarity to the 'Swipe' interface in social app Tinder.[10][3] However, Alex Hern from The Guardian found certain choices in the game 'nonsensical', and of unclear consequences.[3]
The game won the international competition at the 2017 Ludicious convention.[12] It was nominated for 'Best Mobile Game' of Unity Awards 2016, and 'Use of Narrative' of Develop Awards 2016.[13][14]
Reign Intro Song
A Feast for Crows
Marillion sings the song while in a sky cell at the Eyrie.[7]
Olenna Tyrell is disappointed that the Blue Bard does not sing 'The Rains of Castamere' at the wedding feast of Margaery and King Tommen I Baratheon.[8]
Ser Jaime Lannister has Tom play the song to the captive Lord Edmure Tully to remind him what would happen to his family if he does not surrender Riverrun.[9]
Game of Thrones
The first occurrence of 'The Rains of Castamere' in the HBO television series Game of Thrones is in episode one of season two, 'The North Remembers', when Tyrion Lannister whistles the refrain as he enters the small council for the first time.[10] In the ninth episode of season 2, 'Blackwater', Bronn sings the song with his men outside the Red Keep while drinking. Here, the song is featured in a more complete form. The song is also performed in the closing credits of the same episode by the indie rock band The National, sung by their vocalist Matt Berninger.[11][12] On the published tracklist of the soundtrack, the title is spelled 'The Rains of Castomere' rather than 'Castamere' as in the novels.[13] The music was written by Ramin Djawadi and the lyrics by George R. R. Martin.
During episode two of season three, 'Dark Wings, Dark Words', Thoros of Myr sings 'The Rains of Castamere' when the brotherhood without banners finds Arya Stark.[14]Cersei Lannister relays the history of the song to Margaery Tyrell in episode eight, 'Second Sons'.[15] In episode nine, 'The Rains of Castamere', the famous song is performed by the musicians at the Twins to begin the Red Wedding.[16]
During episode two of season four, 'The Lion and the Rose', the song is performed during the wedding feast of King Joffrey I Baratheon.[17] It is also performed in the end credits by the band Sigur Rós, whose band members portray the musicians within the episode.[18]
Quotes
Lord Tywin did not suffer disloyalty in his vassals. He had extinguished the proud Reynes of Castamere and the ancient Tarbecks of Tarbeck Hall root and branch when he was still half a boy. The singers had even made a rather gloomy song of it.[3]
No one sang the words, but Catelyn knew 'The Rains of Castamere' when she heard it.[4]
Alaric of Eysen. I do so hope he plays 'The Rains of Castamere.' It's been an hour, I've forgotten how it goes.[6]
Doran: Obara, look at the children, if it please you.
Obara: It does not please me. I'd get more pleasure from driving my spear into Lord Tywin's belly. I'll make him sing 'The Rains of Castamere' as I pull his bowels out and look for gold.[19]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.01.1A Storm of Swords, Chapter 39, Arya VII.
- ↑The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons.
- ↑ 3.03.13.2A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ 4.04.1A Storm of Swords, Chapter 51, Catelyn VII.
- ↑A Storm of Swords, Epilogue.
- ↑ 6.06.1A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 10, Sansa I.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 12, Cersei III.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 38, Jaime VI.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 2, 'The North Remembers'.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 2, 'Blackwater'.
- ↑'‘Game of Thrones' Season 2 Soundtrack Details'. Film Music Reporter. 24 May 2012. http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/05/23/game-of-thrones-season-2-soundtrack-details/. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
- ↑Lamar, Cyriaque (24 May 2012). 'Listen to The National's new Lannister-happy song from The Game of Thrones soundtrack'. io9. http://io9.com/5913172/listen-to-the-nationals-new-lannister+happy-song-from-the-game-of-thrones-soundtrack. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 3, 'Dark Wings, Dark Words'.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Bad reference param2.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 3, 'The Rains of Castamere'.
- ↑Game of Thrones, Season 4, 'The Lion and the Rose'.
- ↑'Listen: Sigur Rós' cover of 'The Rains of Castamere' for Game of Thrones'. Consequence of Sound. April 13, 2014. http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/04/listen-sigur-ros-cover-of-the-rains-of-castamere-for-game-of-thrones/.
- ↑A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
Reigns | |
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Developer(s) | Nerial |
Publisher(s) | Devolver Digital |
Designer(s) | François Alliot |
Programmer(s) | François Alliot |
Artist(s) | Mieko Murakami |
Writer(s) | François Alliot |
Composer(s) | |
Engine | Unity |
Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch |
Release |
|
Genre(s) | Strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Reigns is a strategy video game developed by Nerial and published by Devolver Digital. Set in a fictional medieval world, it places the player in the role of a monarch who rules the kingdom by accepting or rejecting suggestions from advisors. The game was released digitally for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows in August 2016.
A sequel, titled Reigns: Her Majesty, in which the player acts as a queen consort, was released in December 2017. Reigns and its sequel were released for Nintendo Switch, under the collective title Reigns: Kings & Queens, in September 2018.[1] A third entry in the Reigns series, Reigns: Game of Thrones, was released in October 2018.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
Assuming the role of a medieval king, the player swipes left or right on a card depicting an advisor, in order to accept or reject their suggestion. Each decision will have a consequence, changing the balance between the four pillars of the society: The church, the people, the military, and wealth. The king's reign ends whenever one of the four metric bars becomes full or empty, and the game continues with the player controlling their heir.[3][4] Various in-game events can also lead to the king's demise.
Throughout the course of the game, the player may experience different kinds of events, which are scripted or caused by the player's decisions. Such events can have one-time or recurring effects on the game, such as causing the death of the next advisor if their suggestion is rejected.[5]
Development[edit]
The game was developed by London-based game studio Nerial. In an opinion piece published on Polygon, François Alliot, lead developer of the game, commented that the team wanted to 'mock the way our societies tend to deal with complexity', citing Brexit as an example. The developers intended to make the player feel the disconnect between the simplicity of the 'swipe' control scheme and the consequences their decisions lead to, which inevitably result in the king's demise at the end of each reign.[6] 1 moment of time: silentville crack.
The interactive soundtrack of the game, titled Songs of Reigns, is available on Steam.[7]
Reception[edit]
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According to Metacritic, Reigns has garnered 'generally favorable' reviews. Reviewers praised the simplicity of its control scheme, noting its similarity to the 'Swipe' interface in social app Tinder.[10][3] However, Alex Hern from The Guardian found certain choices in the game 'nonsensical', and of unclear consequences.[3]
The game won the international competition at the 2017 Ludicious convention.[12] It was nominated for 'Best Mobile Game' of Unity Awards 2016, and 'Use of Narrative' of Develop Awards 2016.[13][14]
References[edit]
- ^Romano, Sal (11 September 2018). 'Reigns: Kings & Queens launches September 20'. Gematsu.
- ^'Reigns: Game of Thrones launching October 18th - Gamezebo'. gamezebo.com. 23 August 2018.
- ^ abcdHern, Alex (7 September 2016). 'Reigns review: the medieval strategy game based on Tinder'. The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Tsukayama, Hayley (15 December 2016). 'A app for reign-y days'. The Washington Post. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ abDotson, Carter (10 August 2016). ''Reigns' Review – Reign in Blood'. TouchArcade. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Alliot, François (15 September 2016). 'How we mixed Tinder and politics to make a premium hit on mobile'. Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Songs of Reigns: Interactive OST'. Steam. Valve. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Reigns for iPhone/iPad Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Reigns for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ abSlater, Harry (11 August 2016). 'Reigns review – A strategy game mixed with Tinder'. Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Allen, Jennifer (12 August 2016). 'Reigns Review: Decisions, Decisions'. Gamezebo. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^'Reigns wins the International Competition at the Zurich Game Festival'. Pocket Gamer. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- ^'Unity Awards 2016 – Winners'. Unity. Unity Technologies. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^Batchelor, James (4 May 2016). 'Develop Awards 2016: And the finalists are..'Develop. NewBay Media.