The free folk do not like the terms offered by the Night's Watch, but with attacks of the Others constantly decimating their numbers and their people's suffering only increasing, they consent to the terms. In accordance with the terms, Tormund has the free folk give their valuables to the Watch to help the Watch pay for food to feed the free folk, while a son is required as a hostage from each of their chiefs, a term implemented to prevent the free folk from raiding the lands belonging to various Westerosi. He brings Jon to Mance's tent and defends Jon's right to speak to Mance. However, Jon changes his plans when he receives a letter from Ramsay Bolton. And that's what we need today, the courage to make … Following Daenerys massacring King's Landing after the city surrenders to her, Jon tries but fails to dissuade her from more destruction and ultimately assassinates her, for which he is exiled to the Night's Watch. Book Accessories Children's Books Art & Photography Books ... Tormund Giantsbane Famous Hair Lines print, typography and illustration mix, fan art, 11x 17", unique poster and Game of Thrones gift NateJonesDesign. [11] Jon sends Val to retrieve Tormund and bring an offer of peace to him. In season 8’s second episode, when he finally reunites with Brienne of Tarth, who he’s been nursing a crush on for a while now, he tells her what sounds like a tall tale, claiming it’s the true story of how he got his nickname. Jon Snow, before you stands Tormund Giantsbane, Tall-talker, Horn-blower, and Breaker of lee. Both were fan favorites of the HBO series and each bravely fought during the Battle of Winterfell as Jon … [6], Tormund is forced to end one of his sons, Torwynd, after he dies from a chill and rises as a wight. Jon asks Tormund and the wildlings to reinforce defenses at Eastwatch-by-the-Sea, the Night Watch's fortress closest to Hardhome. [6] In the television adaptation Game of Thrones he is portrayed by Kristofer Hivju. A look at the wall-climbing wildling, bear-loving brawler, admirer of Brienne, and friend of Jon Snow. They have no laws, no honor, not even simple decency. Tormund remains at Eastwatch while Jon, Daenerys, the Hound, and Jorah travel to King's Landing. 62 likes. When Jon Snow first arrives in the wildling camp, Jon initially mistakes Tormund for Mance Rayder, much to Tormund's amusement. Tormund Giantsbane is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. Tormund and Beric manage to escape the Wall and retreat to Winterfell. [12] Tormund agrees to the terms and goes to the Wall. He has joined his forces to those of King-Beyond-the-Wall Mance Rayder, and now functions as one of Mance's most trusted lieutenants. When Jon goes to treat with Mance for the Night's Watch, Tormund is the first to greet him. In the books Tormund is past fifty. Every second of it was insane. I can outdrink, outfight, and outsing him, and my member's thrice the size o' his, but Mance has cunning. Tormund Giantsbane . [1], During the battle beneath the Wall, Jon sees Tormund and two of his sons near a siege turtle. Another son, Toregg, burns the dead to prevent them from becoming wights. After Ramsay sends a letter to Jon threatening to kill Jon's half-brother Rickon and the wildlings if Sansa is not returned, Tormund persuades the wildlings to help Jon and Sansa defeat the Boltons. Jon re-garrisons Oakenshield as Tormund's seat. Tormund escapes capture but his son Dormund is killed by Ser Richard Horpe. Tormund’s nostrils flare and he slowly rises to his full, towering height, and Jon's breath hitches just barely. Tormund fights in the ensuing battle and is amongst the survivors when the Night King is finally defeated. Tormund Giantsbane, Sport of Thrones’ resident comedian reduction, has a bizarre thought of what counts as a pickup line. When Jon Snow gets captured, Tormund is among those in Mance Rayders tent whom Jon is presented to. Brienne is the sole surviving child and heir of Lord Selwyn Tarth of Evenfall Hall, on the island of Tarth, located in the Narrow Sea off the coast of the Stormlands. [7] The lord commander takes Tormund's son Dryn as his page. Not so good as some. [4], Although Tormund is said to have slain a giant, he claims to have actually cut open the belly of a sleeping giantess and slept in her for warmth during a winter storm. [3], Jon asks Tormund to march with him to rescue Cotter Pyke and the stranded people at Hardhome. Tormund, also known asTormund Giantsbane, is a renowned raider and chieftain of the Free Folk. Martin's novel series named 'A Song Of Ice And Fire'. Whereas book Tormund … [5] Jon is attached to Tormund's war party, with Ygritte and Longspear Ryk joining as well. Jon is later resurrected by the red priestess Melisandre, and Tormund tells him that some of the wildlings believe him to be a god. Tormund is played by Kristofer Hivju in the television adaption of the series of books. Tormund, often called Tormund Giantsbane or Tormund Thunderfist, is a famous free folk raider from Ruddy Hall. Tormund is a sworn enemy of the Night's Watch and acts as a major antagonist to Jon Snow in seasons 3 and 4. With Mance a captive at Castle Black, Tormund leads a band of four thousand free folk beyond the Wall. Before leaving, Tormund jokes that he and his Free Folk are the Night's Watch now. Tormund Giantsbane . Jon asks him to take his direwolf, Ghost, with him, saying Ghost belongs in the far North. Whereas book Tormund definitely meets a couple (Tall-talker in particular). Tormund is not a point of view character in the novels, so his actions are witnessed and interpreted exclusively through the eyes of Jon Snow.[6]. Har! In season 8’s second episode, when he lastly reunites with Brienne of Tarth, who he’s been nursing a crush on for some time now, he tells her what feels like a tall story, claiming it’s the true story of how he obtained his nickname. Tormund gives over his gold wristbands but though Jon insists he keep them due to their personal importance to Tormund, Tormund refuses; he will not let it be said he made the rest of his people give up their wealth while he kept his. Tormund is the first of the free folk to hand over his wealth, giving over his gold wristbands. Jon is then attacked in the mutiny at Castle Black.[4]. Tormund once thought to make himself King-Beyond-the-Wall, but he was defeated by Mance Rayder. [1], If a man does not use his member it grows smaller and smaller, until one day he wants to piss and cannot find it.[1]. [12], https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Tormund&oldid=257880, Tormund Giantsbane, Tall-talker, Horn-blower, and Breaker of Ice, Tormund Thunderfist, Husband to Bears, the. Storylines In the books. One character fans reluctantly considered a goner was Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju). He is best known for playing the roles of Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones and Connor Rhodes in The Fate of the Furious . [5] Mance Rayder named him Horn-blower for the power of Tormund's lungs. He is the son of actors Lieselotte Holmene and Erik Hivju, a prominent character actor who appeared with his son in the short film Flax, where Kristofer shared screenwriting credit with director Bård Ivar Engelsås. The Norwegian actor stands at 6’0″ tall, or 182.88 cm, and was born on December 7, 1978, making him 40-years-old. [8] He has five half-siblings: Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran, and Rickon Stark. Brienne has grown up to become skilled at arms and dreams of becoming a knight.Brienne's mother died when she was so young that she doesn't re… I don't think show Tormund lives upto any of these titles. Tormund realises that they must reach Winterfell to warn its defenders of the dead's proximity, and arrive on the eve of the White Walkers' arrival. Mance directs Tormund to lead a group of wildlings including Jon Snow and his captor, Ygritte, south of the Wall to await the signal of Mance Rayder to attack the Night's Watch. [4], Small wonder that the Seven Kingdoms thought the free folk scarcely human. He distrusts the men of the Frozen Shore. [1], Stannis: And this other man, this Tormund of the many names who eluded us after the battle? Jon is one of the major POV characters in A Song of Ice and Fire. Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju has received positive reviews for his performance as Tormund Giantsbane in the television series. We'll make a wildling o' you yet, boy. I think Dave [Benioff] and Dan [Weiss] and George R.R. He is one of the few characters that survived till the end in the TV 'Game Of Thrones'. Later, Jon receives a threatening letter from Ramsay Bolton. He asks Jon to burn Ygritte's body north of the Wall. The often jovial Tormund enjoys food and drink, especially ale and mead, and likes cracking dick jokes. Dedicated to the book series: 'A Song of Ice and Fire', and the TV series: 'Game of Thrones'. The story he tells is an embellished model of 1 he tells in George R.R. Tormund agrees to lead the ranging to Hardhome in Jon's stead while Jon deals with Ramsay. Martin wanted him to be a bit younger to be able to do all the stuff I’ve been doing. As the castles at the wall are severely undermanned, Tormund leads 4,000 of his best warriors to volunteer in providing assistance to the Night's Watch at Eastwatch-by-the-Sea, as this is the castle closest to Hardhome where the Night King was last seen and, thus, a potential target. Tormund Giantsbane, Tall-talker, Horn-blower, and Breaker of Ice, Tormund Thunderfist, Husband to Bears, the Mead-king of Ruddy Hall, Speaker to Gods and Father of Hosts. Tormund, often called Tormund Giantsbane or Tormund Thunderfist, is a famous free folk raider from Ruddy Hall. A boisterous wildling warrior, Tormund’s journey involves him becoming an unlikely ally and an even more unlikely friend to Jon Snow. Later, scouts find the Brotherhood Without Banners and Sandor Clegane attempting to pass through the Wall, and interns them in Eastwatch's ice cells. Introduced in 2000's A Storm of Swords, he is a renowned wildling leader and chief lieutenant of Mance Rayder, the King-Beyond-The-Wall. Bonding over Jon in their mutual love for Ygritte, Tormund’s friendship is broken with him when Jon flees the wildlings to rejoin his comrades. His arrow was mercy. Kristofer Hivju, Actor: Turist. He is forced to kill one of his sons, Torwynd, who dies from a chill and later rises as a wight. In “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” Tormund asks Brienne, “They call me Giantsbane. Kristofer Hivju (Norwegian: [ˈkrɪ̀stɔfər ˈhɪ̂vjʉː]; born 7 December 1978) is a Norwegian actor.He is best known for playing the roles of Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones and Connor Rhodes in The Fate of the Furious Jon Snow the crow. Although Tormund is said to have slain a giant, he claims to have actually cut open the belly of a sleeping giantess and slept in her for warmth during a winter storm. Tormund joins in the singing of "The Last of the Giants", and encourages Jon to sleep with Ygritte. A boisterous wildling warrior, Tormund’s journey involves him becoming an unlikely ally and an even more unlikely friend to Jon Snow. She is unusually tall and muscular for a woman by Westerosi standards and developed a taste for martial activity as a child. Tormund has a broad chest and a white beard. Tormund Giantsbane.“Our ferocious chicken-eater here is my loyal Tormund. [1], Tormund once thought to make himself King-Beyond-the-Wall, but he was defeated by Mance Rayder. by Simon Gallagher. Tormund Giantsbane is portrayed by Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju in the HBO television adaptation, for which he has received positive reviews.[3][4][5]. As the Night King prepares to attack again, they are forced to leave Jon behind when Jon tells them to flee but he manages to return to Eastwatch. Image via IGN. [5], Tormund Giantsbane has a better ring to it than Tormund Giantsbabe, and that's the honest truth o' it. [7], The peace means free folk warriors will garrison the abandoned castles along the Wall to help the Night's Watch defend the Seven Kingdoms from the Others, while the non-martial free folk will be settled on the Gift and the New Gift. [8] He is one of Mance's top generals, fierce and terrifying in combat. The Night King, which has reanimated Viserion, uses the dragon to destroy Eastwatch and the section of the Wall behind the castle, allowing the army of the dead to march on the Seven Kingdoms and seemingly trapping Tormund and Beric Dondarrion on top of the remaining part of the Wall. Jon: Tormund is none of those things, no more than Mance Rayder. Tormund joins in the singing of "The Last of the Giants", and he advises Jon to sleep with Ygritte. Tormund's daughter Munda marries Longspear Ryk, much to his chagrin. Answer me truly. [7] Tormund claims there are four thousand who follow him. Jon sends Mance Rayder's sister-in-law Val to find Tormund and bring an offer of peace to him. The days went by and Avyn could not but notice how her son developed quite unique a friendship with Tormund Giantsbane whom he still called simply "Master Giant". Jon calls for volunteers to march with him to Winterfell and confront Ramsay and the wildlings volunteer. Jon Snow is the bastard son of Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell. Tormund: Better than most, might be. When Cotter Pyke's Eastwatch fleet report back desperate situations at Hardhome, Jon asks Tormund to help him rescue the stranded wildlings there. He brings Jon to Mance's tent and defends Jon's right to speak, and during the negotiation Mance threatens to have Tormund blow the Horn of Winter to bring down the Wall. When Hardhome is overrun by wights, Tormund and Jon fight them off and they, along with the surviving wildlings, escape to the boats. However, after the meeting, Jon is attacked and stabbed by mutineers led by Bowen Marsh. 2 years ago. Jon Snow, now Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, and other officers expect that Tormund will besiege the undermanned Wall again. During the battle beneath the Wall, Jon spots Tormund and two of his sons near a siege turtle. Now bring out the mead! Mance: As you wish. Tormund claims the giantess, thinking he was a babe, then suckled him for three months in the spring. Soon after, the White Walkers and their army finally march on the Wall. Image via IGN. 2 A Carrot Won Hivju the Role He has four sons: Toregg, Torwynd, Dryn and Dormund; and one daughter, Munda. Jon re-garrisons Oakenshield as Tormund's seat, and takes on Tormund's son Dryn as his page. He wears golden wristbands with First Men runes engraved into them, which he inherited from his father and his father before him. Tormund, also known as Tormund Giantsbane is a major charcater in the ASOIAF novels, by George RR Martin, and the HBO series, Game of Thrones, based on the books. The beautiful ginger man of your dreams is now even better. Kristofer Hivju, who plays Tormund Giantsbane on HBO’s Game of Thrones, will be back again to help battle the Army of the Dead when the final season premieres this Sunday, April 14. Well, it's hard to focus on anything after watching Tormund Giantsbane completely defy expectations by telling the most absurd story he could possibly think of. In the books Tormund is past fifty. And Tormund himself had grown rather fond of the young boy as well. Fan page for gentle redhead wildling :D He wears golden wristbands with First Men runes engraved into them, which he inherited from his father and his father before him. [3] Tormund does not know how to read. Jon discusses the situation with Tormund for two hours. Tormund, also known asTormund Giantsbane, is a renowned raider and chieftain of the Free Folk. You gave Styr his style, give me mine. They are attacked on the flank by Stannis's knights and break. [5], The often jovial Tormund enjoys food and drink, especially ale and mead. Tormund Giantsbane. Later, Jon, Davos, Jorah Mormont and Gendry arrive, revealing that they need to capture a wight in order to convince Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister of the White Walkers' existence. Martin wanted him to be a bit younger to be able to do all the stuff I’ve been doing. Although displeased at having to ally with Jeor Mormont's son, Tormund, the Brotherhood, and the Hound join Jon's allies beyond the Wall. Game Of Thrones Season 8 Beautifully Explains Tormund Giantsbane's Name . The woman -" "Hold. Tormund, of course, is … I feared we'd seen the last o' you. He was born in Ruddy Hall, and has four sons: Toregg, Torwynd, Dryn, and Dormund, and one daughter, Munda. See, lad, that's why he's king and I'm not. They successfully capture a wight but are soon surrounded by the White Walkers and their army of wights. You gave Styr his style, give me mine." Kristofer Hivju ( Norwegian: [ˈkrɪ̀stɔfər ˈhɪ̂vjʉː]; born 7 December 1978) is a Norwegian actor. Tormund is armored with heavy ringmail taken from a dead Night's Watch ranger. Game of Thrones: How Tormund's origin story on the show compares to George RR Martin's book *Spoiler warning for Game of Thrones season 8, episode 2* … [7], Jon Snow, now Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, and other officers expect that Tormund will besiege the undermanned Wall again. Tormund and Ghost are reunited with Jon when he arrives at Castle Black. Tormund is attracted to Brienne of Tarth and attempts to court her, although she doesn't seem interested in his advances. During the Battle of Castle Black, he duels and severely wounds Ser Alliser Thorne, but is brought down by several arrows and taken prisoner. Tormund later participates in the Battle of the Bastards, killing Lord Smalljon Umber, biting off his ear in the process. The King-Beyond-the-Wall threatens to have Tormund blow the Horn of Winter to bring down the Wall. What he did took courage. [1] Tormund also claims to once have drunkenly slept with a bear. He has four sons, Toregg, Torwynd, Dryn, and Dormund, and one daughter, Munda. He is styled Tall-talker, Horn-blower and Breaker of Ice, Husband to Bears, the Mead-king of Ruddy Hall, Speaker to Gods and Father of Hosts. After joining up with a clan of the cannibalistic Thenns, Tormund leads the wildlings in a rampage through the lands south of the Wall, including a sack of Mole's Town. Unaware of the identity of his mother,[9] Jon was raised at Winterfell. Tormund is friendly towards Jon, and Jon grows quite fond of him despite the distrust. Several days later, Jon's half-sister Sansa Stark arrives at the Wall fleeing her abusive husband Ramsay Bolton. [9] Tormund escapes capture by Stannis's knights,[10] but his son Dormund is killed by Ser Richard Horpe. Savages, raiders, rapers, more beast than man. [7], Tormund has the free folk hand over their wealth or anything of value to the Watch, along with a son as a hostage from their chiefs. Like most of the wildlings, he is illiterate. Tormund's daughter, Munda, marries Longspear Ryk. [7] Tormund is armored with heavy ringmail taken from a dead ranger. Along the way, they stop at Last Hearth and find it has already been overwhelmed by the White Walkers. Following the battle, he is amongst those who declare Jon King in the North. And here also Tormund Thunderfist, Husband to Bears, the Mead-king of Ruddy Hall, Speaker to Gods and Father of Hosts. In A Dance with Dragons, Tormund reveals to Jon that he once tried to grab the title of King-Beyond-the-Wall for himself, but was beat out by Mance, implying that the book Tormund has always carried political aspirations. Tormund claims the giantess, thinking he was a babe, then suckled him for three months in the spring. Tormund is a wildling leader and second in command to King-Beyond-the-Wall, Mance Rayder. 5 out of 5 stars (181) $ 25.00. I have killed more o' you black buggers than I can count. For a wildling. Kristofer Hivju, Actor: Turist. [3] Another son, Toregg, burns the dead to prevent them from becoming wights. I don't think show Tormund lives upto any of these titles. Tormund: Har! When Jon meets with Tormund, Tormund dislikes the terms offered by the Night's Watch, but consents due to increasing attacks by the Others and the need to get his people south of the Wall. 23 talking about this. [4], Tormund is among those gathered in Mance Rayder's tent when Jon Snow is presented to him. Apr 22, 2019 April 22nd, 2019. [7], With Mance a captive at Castle Black, Tormund becomes the leader of many free folk beyond the Wall. Tormund is a wildling leader and second in command to King-Beyond-the-Wall, Mance Rayder.Tormund is a sworn enemy of the Night's Watch and acts as a major antagonist to Jon Snow in seasons 3 and 4. The charismatic wilding has evolved into one of Jon … [6] In the television adaptation Game of Thrones he is portrayed by Kristofer Hivju. Tormund Giantsbane/Jon Snow (413) Tormund Giantsbane/Brienne of Tarth (243) Sandor Clegane/Sansa Stark (198) Jon Snow/Ygritte (187) Catelyn Stark/Ned Stark (101) Minor or Background Relationship(s) (94) Include Additional Tags Alternate Universe - Modern Setting (505) Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (379) Fluff (350) Angst (350) Jon Snow defied that cunt's orders. Tormund is not just a capable leader, but also a very dangerous fighter. *Unofficial Fan Page* Martin’s supply books… At the age of fourteen, he joins the Night's Watch, where he earns the nickname Lord Snow. Jon frees Tormund and they journey to Hardhome, where Tormund attempts to convince the local wildlings to ally with the Night's Watch against the White Walkers. Although not tall, Tormund has a broad chest, a massive belly,[7] and a beard white as snow. Jon and Ghost accompany Tormund as he leads the wildlings to return to their lands beyond the Wall. Tormund Giantsbane is not a point of view character in the novels, so his actions are witnessed and interpreted through the eyes of other people, such as Jon Snow. Jon takes Tormund and the wildlings south of the Wall and into Westeros.[9]. Tormund, of course, is … Jon states he may keep them if he wishes, but Tormund refuses; he will not let it be said he made the rest of his people give up their wealth while he kept his. Whereas Tormund was a fierce wildling from Beyond-the-Wall, Lyanna was a pre-teen who served as the head of House Mormont. Tormund, better known as Tormund Giantsbane or Tormund Thunderfist, is a famous wildling raider. Tormund agrees to lead the ranging to Hardhome instead, after hearing the letter's contents. Tormund also confides in a sympathetic Jon about the loss of his son. After Jon's assassination by Ser Alliser and his mutineers, Tormund and the wildlings are summoned by Edd Tollett to help capture them. Tormund has a broad chest and a white beard. This is proven during the Battle of Castle Black, where he killed multiple Night's Watch brothers and clearly outmatched Ser Alliser Thorne in single com… Tormund Giantsbane is a major character in George R.R. When Jon Snow is captured, Tormund is among those gathered in Mance Rayder's tent when Jon is presented to Mance. Yet he was growing fond of Tormund Giantsbane, great bag of wind and lies though he was. The Game of Thrones season 7 finale aired tonight, and while it raised a lot of questions, one in particular is bothering us: what became of Tormund Giantsbane?. [7] He distrusts the men of the Frozen Shore. "Wee Master Dwarf" had become his own nickname for the boy. [7] It is said that Tormund can laugh the snow off mountaintops. In film he can be seen in After Earth, 2011's The Thing and Force Majeure. Tormund Giantsbane is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. His agency describe him as … Tormund, also known as Tormund Giantsbane is a major charcater in the ASOIAF novels, by George RR Martin, and the HBO series, Game of Thrones, based on the books. [5][7] He is styled Tall-talker, Horn-blower and Breaker of Ice, Husband to Bears, the Mead-king of Ruddy Hall, Speaker to Gods and Father of Hosts. [5] On his massive arms he wears golden bands engraved with runes of the First Men,[5][1] which have been passed down by his forefathers. Tormund also claims to once have drunkenly slept with a bear. A compelling fan theory suggests that Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju) was the biological father of Lyanna Mormont (Bella Ramsey) in Game of Thrones. Tormund Giantsbane, Tall-talker, Horn-blower, and Breaker of Ice, Tormund Thunderfist, Husband to Bears, the Mead-king of Ruddy Hall, Speaker to Gods and Father of Hosts. Want to know why?” When absolutely no one volunteers a response, he grabs a chair and gets comfy. Norwegian actor best known for playing Tormund Giantsbane in HBO series Game of Thrones. [7] Jon is later attached to Tormund's war party, with Ygritte and Longspear Ryk joining as well. A second-generation Norwegian actor, Kristofer Hivju was born on 7 December, 1978 in Oslo. Tormund Giantsbane, Game of Thrones’ resident comic relief, has a weird idea of what counts as a pickup line. "As you wish. However, Daenerys arrives with her dragons to rescue them but one of the dragons, Viserion, is killed by the Night King. HBO. He is the son of actors Lieselotte Holmene and Erik Hivju, a prominent character actor who appeared with his son in the short film Flax, where Kristofer shared screenwriting credit with director Bård Ivar Engelsås. Make them yours and get them drunk, that's how it's done. Tormund is later present at Mance's execution and is saddened by his friend's death. Tormund Giantsbane has seen what wights and White Walkers can do ... that didn’t exist before now because Tormund and Brienne have yet to meet in the books. Bonding over Jon in their mutual love for Ygritte, Tormund’s friendship is broken with him when Jon flees the wildlings to rejoin his comrades. On his massive arms he wears golden bands engraved with runes of the First Men, which have been passed down by his forefathers. When Stannis Baratheon attacks the wildlings, Tormund leads a triple line of spearmen but are flanked and routed by Stannis's knights. He was born in Ruddy Hall, and has four sons: Toregg, Torwynd, Dryn, and Dormund, and one daughter, Munda. Kristofer Hivju played the iconic character of Tormund Giantsbane. The smaller man visibly flushes and bites his lower lip while taking a … He subsequently appeared in Martin's A Dance with Dragons.