A Clash of Kings – Strong Belwas
“I am Belwas. Strong Belwas they name me in the fighting pits of Meereen. Never did I lose.” He slapped his belly, covered with scars. “I let each man cut me once, before I kill him. Count the cuts and you will know how many Strong Belwas has slain.
“A Clash of Kings Chapter 62 – Daenerys
Dany meets her rescuers Arstan Whitebeard and Strong Belwas.
Pit fighter, paragon of modesty, and unofficial food taster to her grace, Strong Belwas is one of those fun characters who I don’t think Mr. Martin gives enough screen time, so I just had to do a portrait of him and Arstan.
They’re another one of those characters I’d love to see with their own series of novels. They’re fun foils to each other. (Also I suspect Belwas may be at least as much of a performance as Varys is)
Speaking of Arstan, not to get into any spoilers, but I’m not sure the person he really is had the time to grow his hair long enough for the disguise to work. The show was probably in the right in not bothering with that subplot.