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[TheOldGodsAndTheNew]

I'm having trouble following some of the conversations because I don't know all the abbreviations.  I couldn't find a glossary, if there already exists one please point me in the direction and it would be appreciated.

Some of them I figured out like the names of the novels (AGoT, ACoK, ASoS, AFFC, ADWD) and others that are apparent from the context they're in (I'm guessing CotF = Children of the Forest), but there are many many others that I can't puzzle out.  Often times people will just use a single letter and it's not obvious from the context who or what they're talking about.

I've read all five novels and watched the show, but I'm new here and the conversations are intriguing but my feeble mind is having trouble keeping up...can anyone pat me on the head and tell me eveything's gonna be ok?

Edit: I have gone through the thread and put all the abbreviations I could find in this first post so it can be helpful for others.  Apologies if I missed any, mods feel free to edit/add as necessary.  Thanks to everyone who helped, special thanks to Silver Spearwife and CrypticWeirwood.

First are common internet abbreviations that are not specific to this subject:


Nonspecific abbreviations:

AFIAK = As far as I know
AKA / BKA = Also known as / Better known as
ETA = Edited to add (in the context of forums, however in real life usually refers to Estimated Time of Arrival)
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
Floob = Flood of Noobs [see Noob]
FWIW = For what it's worth
IIRC = If I recall correctly
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IMO = In my opinion
Noob / Newbie / n00b = Someone new to something
NSFW = Not Safe For Work
OP = Original poster / Original post
OTOH = On the other hand
YMMV = Your mileage may vary



Abbreviations specific to or related to this forum:


ASOIAF / ASoIaF / aSoIaF = A Song Of Ice And Fire ; The name of the whole series.
GRRM = George. R. R. Martin ; Author of all the novels in the series.

AGoT = A Game Of Thrones ; First novel in the series.
GoT = Game of Thrones ; The name of the television series adapted from the books.
HBO = Home Box Office ; The name of the television network [or channel, whatever the term] that originally aired the series.
ACoK = A Clash Of Kings ; The second novel in the series.
ASoS = A Storm Of Swords ; The third novel in the series.
AFfC = A Feast For Crows ; The fourth novel in the series.
ADwD = A Dance With Dragons ; The fifth novel in the series.
TWoW = The Winds Of Winter ; The sixth novel in the series (unpublished as of this writing in April 2012).
ADoS = A Dream Of Spring ; The seventh and expected final novel in the series (unpublished as of this writing in April 2012).
ToDaE = Tales of Dunk and Egg ; A series of novellas by Martin featuring the characters "Dunk" and "Egg".

THK = The Hedge Knight ; The first novella in the Dunk and Egg series.
TSS = The Sworn Sword  ; The second novella in the Dunk and Egg series.
TMK = The Mystery Knight ;  The third novella in the Dunk and Egg series.


NOTE: In general, [Letter] + [Letter] = [Letter] is shorthand for saying that the latter is the offspring of the former, e.g. R+L=J is shorthand for typing that Rhaegar and Lyanna are Jon's parents.


3EC = Three Eyed Crow (same as TEC)
AA / AAR = Azor Ahai / Azor Ahai Reborn
AotK = Arms of the Kraken
BF = Bryden "Blackfish" Tully
BotD = Blood of the Dragon
BR = Bloodraven
BwB = Brotherhood without Banners
CotF = Children of the Forest  
D&E / DaE = Dunk and Egg
FM = First Men [AND/OR]  FM = Faceless Men / Faceless Man [Depending on context]
Franken[Character's name] =  Refers to an undead / resurrected / etc. version of a character, See "Un[Character's name]"
HoBaW = House of Black and White
HotU = House of the Undying
JC = Jon Connington
JonCon = Jon Connington
KG = Kingsguard
KL = King's Landing
KotLT = Knight of the Laughing Tree
KoTP / QoTP = King/Queen of The Page, a term jokingly used to refer to the first person to post on the games page
KS = Kingslayer
LB = Lightbringer
LC = Lord Commander [usually refers to Lord Commander of the Kingsguard or Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]
LF = Littlefinger
MMD = Mirri Maz Duur
NK = Night's King
NW = Night's Watch
[N+A=J]: Shorthand for typing that Ned and Ashara are Jon's parents
[N+W=J]: Shorthand for typing that Ned and Wylla are Jon's parents
PotD = Path of the Dragon
PtwP / PwwP = Prince that was Promised / Prince who was Promised
PW = Purple Wedding (referring to the color Joff's face turns at his own wedding)
QoT = Queen of Thornes
QoTP / KoTP = Queen/King of The Page, a term jokingly used to refer to the first person to post on the games page
RW = Red Wedding
[R+L=J]: Shorthand for typing that Rhaegar and Lyanna are Jon's parents
SanSan = Sansa [Stark] + Sandor [Clegaine]
StMtW = Stallion that Mounts the World
TEC = Three Eyed Crow (same as 3EC)
TKMNN = They killed my niggah Ned [refers to a famous youtube video of a viewer's reaction to the show]
[T = T]: Shorthand for saying that Tyrion is a Targaryen
ToJ / ToS = Tower of Joy / Tower of Sorrow
Un[Character's name] = Refers to an undead / resurrected / etc. version of a character, See "Franken[Character's name]"
WoT5K / WotFK = War of the Five Kings
YG = Young Griff
YMBQ = Younger, More Beautiful Queen

Edited by TheOldGodsAndTheNew, 03 April 2013 - 08:56 PM.

[atia-]

Well, if you'd list some you're having issues with, we could all (or some) answer them for you Oh, and you are correct about CotF!

Edited by dannister, 28 March 2012 - 12:20 AM.

[Howling Mad]

It will be ok just ask the 3EC (Three Eyed Crow)

[seeyouintee]

®haegar + (L)yanna = (J)on?

[Lord Littlefinger's Lash]

What's a N00b?

[Silver Spearwife]

The thought occurred to me, too. I had trouble but I'm pretty certain I've got them all. Here's what I can remember.

RW: Red Wedding
R+L=J: Rhaegar and Lyanna are Jon's parents
AA (or AAR): Azor Ahai (or Azor Ahai Reborn)
CotF: Children of the Forest
BR: Bloodraven
PtwP: Prince that was Promised
GoT vs AGoT: One refers to the show, the other to the first book

Can't think of any others.

[Howling Mad]

Lord Littlefinger, on 28 March 2012 - 12:20 AM, said:

What's a N00b?

I believe that is a variant of newbie

[A Free Shadow]

HotU=House of the Undying

It was nice to figure that one out

Which ones are causing you problems?

[TheOldGodsAndTheNew]

Thank you to everyone, they were all helpful.  One that I'm not clear on is AA = Azor Ahai.  As I mentioned I've read all the novels but as we all know that's a lot of reading and sometimes the memory is a bit fuzzy; I don't remember AA, or Azor Ahai.

[Lord Littlefinger's Lash]

Howling4Reed, on 28 March 2012 - 12:30 AM, said:

I believe that is a variant of newbie

whoa whoa whoa, you can't be using abbreviations in the newbie thread, how's anyone supposed to even know to come in here in the first place!  All you're going to get is assholes making their lame japes.

[Jem]

TheOldGodsAndTheNew, on 28 March 2012 - 12:41 AM, said:

Thank you to everyone, they were all helpful.  One that I'm not clear on is AA = Azor Ahai.  As I mentioned I've read all the novels but as we all know that's a lot of reading and sometimes the memory is a bit fuzzy; I don't remember AA, or Azor Ahai.

The wiki on this site might help jog your memory on some things. Here is the entry for Azor Ahai: http://awoiaf.wester...x.php/Azor_Ahai

Note: the wiki isn't always perfect, but it is OK for working out who's who in the zoo.

[TheOldGodsAndTheNew]

Thank you, that definitely helps.  And I'm sure future newcomers will benefit from this thread.

I'd like to add my own abbreviation in case no one's already mentioned it: TKMNN = They Killed Mah Niggah Ned (if you're unfamiliar, check youtube for reactions to Ned's death)

[Lord Littlefinger's Lash]

TheOldGodsAndTheNew, on 28 March 2012 - 12:56 AM, said:

Thank you, that definitely helps.  And I'm sure future newcomers will benefit from this thread.

I'd like to add my own abbreviation in case no one's already mentioned it: TKMNN = They Killed Mah Niggah Ned (if you're unfamiliar, check youtube for reactions to Ned's death)

I hate the abbreviations and generally ignore them.  Fight the power!!!!!!  Also, there's a list on the FAQ page.

[Alys Karstark]

Don't forget the most important abbreviation of them all...

GRRM = George R. R. Martin

[TheOldGodsAndTheNew]

Alys Karstark, on 28 March 2012 - 01:03 AM, said:

Don't forget the most important abbreviation of them all...

GRRM = George R. R. Martin

Good call.

[TheOldGodsAndTheNew]

ToJ = ???

[Lord Littlefinger's Lash]

TheOldGodsAndTheNew, on 28 March 2012 - 01:36 AM, said:

ToJ = ???

Tower of Joy

[TheOldGodsAndTheNew]

I just found another one.  QoT = Queen of Thornes.

@Lord LIttlefinger's Lash: I agree with you and I will fight the power!  It's ok to abbreviate somethings such as the titles of the books, but other abbreviations are just silly.  Like R + L?  I don't think it takes that much time/effort to type a name.  I think it's appropriate to refer to Lord Eddard Stark as Ned, but if you just say N or E, soon everyone is going to be reduced to a letter and nobody will be able to follow the conversations.

Just my $0.02, people are free to type how they please.

[Buckwheat]

Howling4Reed, on 28 March 2012 - 12:30 AM, said:

I believe that is a variant of newbie

Yup. Mostly generally to refer to those who first watched the series.

LF = Littlefinger
N+A=J = Ned+Ashara=Jon (theory on Jon's parentage)
BR = Bloodraven
SanSan = Sansa+Sandor

That are the ones I can think of now.

[Ser Ilyn's Tongue]

I think I've seen KotLT used for Knight of the Laughing Tree.

It took me ages to figure that out!