Nightingale

The Nightingale is a mysterious figure from King's Landing, who is credited with many crimes and thefts of difficult natures. Very little is known about this man or woman, or if they still operate today.

History
Some of the earliest mentions of the Nightingale can be found during the reign of King Rhaegar I Targaryen, when the figure suddenly appeared as the master of several brothels and the organizer of several spy rings in the city. Over time, the legend of the man grew and grew, attributing to him feats of strength and daring and cleverness that made him to be more myth than mortal.

Despite dozens of attempts to uncover the identity of this mysterious and reclusive figure, and indeed despite many who have come forward claiming to be him, or have been accused of being him, there have as of yet been no credible reports as to the identity of the Nightingale.

The Rewards of the Kingswood Tourney
An attempt was made during the Kingswood Tourney to steal the fifty thousand golden dragons set aside as the prize for the joust. The would-be thief was caught and chased off, taking a quarrel across the ribs before disappearing. He was never found.

The Egg of Arranax
The War of the Three Thieves began over the discovery of the missing dragon egg in the hands of Stepstones pirates. The initial theft had taken place some months before, and is agreed by most to have been perpetrated by the Nightingale, on behalf of Alequo Silverband.

Minor Heists
Though not all can be confirmed, other events attributed to a Nightingale figure include; As one can easily tell, if all the purported deeds were true, and committed by the same thief, he would be well into his sixtieth or seventieth year. This has led some to speculate that the Nightingale is in fact a title, not a singular man.
 * Stole the High Septon's crystal crown and forced him to pay ransom
 * Burnt King Rhaegar's flagship at anchor
 * Bedded the wife of the Lord Commander of the City Watch
 * Aided Lenore Blackwood in her schemes
 * Stole gold from a dragon and a kiss from a septa