

He claims they are captives the Brave Companions took when they repelled an attempt by Lord Bolton's forces to cross the Trident. He leads the Brave Companions to Lord Roose Bolton's camp, where Vargo and Lord Bolton reach a deal: The Brave Companions arrange for Harrenhal to fall into the hands of the northmen, in exchange for which Vargo is promised the title of Lord of Harrenhal once Roose and his men leave the castle.Īs a result of the agreement, together with some plunder that includes a huge caged bear, Vargo brings a group of northern knights to Harrenhal, led by Robett Glover and Aenys Frey. However, Amory and Vargo hate each other and Vargo soon decides to turn cloak. Lord Tywin Lannister marches his troops out of Harrenhal to pursue Robb Stark, who has invaded the westerlands, leaving Ser Amory Lorch behind as castellan of the castle. After Tywin has the archer and two Brave Companions hanged over the incidence, Vargo and Harys complete their reconciliation with a kiss. One such incidence starts with an archer from Lord Lewys Lydden's men taunting some Brave Companions over their failure to capture the brotherhood without banners and their leader, Beric Dondarrion, and leads to the death of Ser Harys Swyft's squire.

There is tension between the Lannister forces and Vargo's men, leading to occasional violence. When Arya Stark observes them for the first time, she wonders how many monsters Lord Tywin does have.

They are mainly responsible for foraging, bringing the fruits of their plundering to Harrenhal, then march out again soon. He and the other reaver captains each lead 300 cavalry.Īlthough the terror unleashed around the Gods Eye by the Mountain's men and the Brave Companions has neither motivated Robb Stark to march against Lord Tywin Lannister, who has taken Harrenhal as his seat, nor secured the release of Ser Jaime Lannister, Lord Tywin still keeps Vargo Hoat's men employed. Vargo's company is employed by Lord Tywin Lannister and let loose upon the riverlands to burn and pillage. The atrocities committed by the Brave Companions are only rivaled by Gregor Clegane and his soldiers. He is best known for his lisping voice, caused by his perpetually swollen tongue and tendency to chop the limbs of his victims. Vargo Hoat is a tall, slender man with long black hair and a long goatee reaching down to his chest.
