“It is a lesson,” Armen said, “the last lesson we must learn before we don our maester’s chains. [...] Wise men may grow arrogant in their wisdom, but a maester must always remain humble. [...] Even after he has said his vow and donned his chain and gone forth to serve.”
-A Song of Ice and Fire, Volume IV: A Feast for Crows

Gates of the Citadel , the first Chapter Pack for the Secrets of Oldtown cycle of expansions for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game , is now available at your local retailer and on our webstore ! Gates of the Citadel includes a card designed by 2010 Joust World Champion Alec Irwin, as well as a card that will expand on House Stark deck searching effects, unique Event cards , and cards for House Greyjoy , and House Targaryen , in addition to the other houses.

The Realm a Maester Serves

The Secrets of Oldtown cycle of expansions takes the A Game of Thrones: The Card Game to the South, where the great Citadel of Maesters rises high above the ancient city as a pillar of learning and wisdom. Within the Secrets of Oldtown Chapter Packs Maesters will choose sides and join the struggle to bring peace to Westeros, by using their subtle energies in complex and different ways. To find out more about the Secrets of Oldtown cycle, read the preview article that includes insights by A Game of Thrones ’ lead designer, Nate French.

Gates of the Citadel features 60 never-before-seen cards (3 copies each of 20 unique cards) designed to introduce a more cerebral approach to your A Game of Thrones experience, including a new agenda: The Maester’s Path, the cornerstone of the Secrets of Oldtown cycle for Maester deckbuilding.

Featuring Oldtown Advisor, Apprentice Collar, and other Maester -themed cards, as well as cards that strengthen and expand the existing strategies of the Great Houses like Support of Saltcliffe, Widow’s Watch, and Daven Lannister, Gates of the Citadel will bring a new level of theme and strategy to A Game of Thrones .

Visit your local retailer to pick up a copy of Gates of the Citadel today and get ready to forge your first link!

Based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling fantasy epic A Song of Ice and Fire, A Game of Thrones: The Card Game , playable by 2-4 players, brings the beloved heroes, villains, locations, and events of the world of Westeros to life through innovative game mechanics and the highly strategic game play. The Living Card Game format allows players to customize their gaming experience with monthly Chapter Pack expansions to the core game.