What is Patchface?

Patchface was a jester slave in Volantis. He was a clever and skilled boy with astonishing wit. His freedom was bought by Steffon Baratheon, Lord of Storm’s End, who was impressed with the boy during his trip to the Free Cities.

Is Patchface in the show?

Patchface is one of the most tragic characters in George RR Martin’s series, and is court jester to Stannis Baratheon and a loyal companion to his sweet-natured daughter Shireen. Originally from Volantis, he takes his name from the tattoos which cover his face and bald head in the fashion of his home city.

Is Patchface in Game of Thrones?

PATCHFACE Weiss and David Benioff gave the old heave-ho to Game of Thrones’ resident creepy psychic clown, Patchface. In the books, Patchface is Stannis’ court jester and one of the only friends his daughter Shireen has.

What is patchface’s significance in the story?

Patchface is very significant in this story. As significant as Melissandre, Quaithe, Moqorro, or any prophetic character. Melissandre says she’s seen him in her flames, that he is dangerous. That tells us he is someone R’hllor shows as a danger, with blood on his lips. We see a theme with people drowning and being spat back up by the sea.

How well do you know patchface?

Please try again later. You may already be familiar with Patchface. He was a slave boy from Volantis, who served as a fool, and was bought his freedom by Steffon Baratheon, father of Robert, Stannis, and Renly. He was a talented fool, nimble as a monkey, witty as a dozen courtiers; he knew four tongues, he juggled and did magic.

How did patchface become prophetic after drowning?

It is mostly believed that Patchface became prophetic after drowning. That somehow the event or the Drowned God gave him the power of prophecy. Yet, there are other characters who have drowned all the same, and emerged with no such power… A memory prodded at Theon.

What does patchface’s rhyme mean?

Whenever Patchface makes a rhyme it is actually the Red God speaking through him. All his rhymes are events that happened a long time ago, events that are happening right now or events that will happen soon.