Syrio Forel was a master swordsman from the Free City of Braavos who served nine years as the city's First Sword before being hired by Eddard Stark to train his daughter Arya. In Game of Thrones he schools Arya in the water dance, the agile Braavosi style of fighting, teaching her balance, focus, and the creed that the only thing to say to the god of death is 'not today'.
When Lannister guards came to seize Arya after Eddard's arrest, Syrio held them off with only a wooden training sword and faced Ser Meryn Trant so she could escape; his fate was left uncertain. His lessons echoed through Arya's story for years afterward. This Overview draws on the Game of Thrones Wiki and is offered under CC BY-SA; see the Timeline for chronology.
Key people, factions, places, and events connected to Syrio Forel.
Related entities surfaced from across the OLN network.
Where Syrio Forel appears across works and media.
Discussion, insights, and theories from contributors.
This page is maintained and fact-checked by volunteer editors.