House Westerling

House Westerling of the Crag is a noble house from the Crag in the northwestern westerlands. They are sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock, and are considered among their principal bannermen. Their sigil is six seashells, white on sand. Their motto is "Honor, not Honors".
== History ==
=== Background ===
Almost three hundred years prior to the War of the Five Kings, Jeyne Westerling's husband was killed by King Maegor Targaryen. Later, she was forcibly married to the king, sharing the wedding with two other brides. The Westerlings are an ancient and proud house descended from the First Men of the Age of Heroes. They sometimes wed the Kings of the Rock, House Lannister of Casterly Rock.
After the death of her husband, Lord Alyn Tarbeck, Jeyne Westerling married King Maegor I of House Targaryen.
Ser Harrold Westerling was asked to join the Kingsguard under Viserys I Targaryen and he rose to the position of Lord Commander. After the Dance of the Dragons, Lord Roland Westerling was one of the original members of the council of seven during the regency of Aegon III.
Ser Ormond Westerling participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC. Their arms were spotted by Ser Duncan the Tall among the gathered heraldry.
The Westerlings supported Ser Tywin Lannister when he suppressed the Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion.
During Robert's Rebellion, Ser Elys Westerling participated in the Sack of King's Landing. Elys witnessed the aftermath of King Aerys II Targaryen's death at the hands of Ser Jaime Lannister.
The Westerlings' fortunes have faltered over the years, with lands and mines being sold until the Westerlings were reduced to little wealth and influence. They now scarcely have the funds to maintain the Crag, which is now more ruin than stronghold, and they are regarded as having more pride than power. Lord Gawen Westerling offered his daughter Jeyne as a possible match for Willem or Martyn Lannister, but he was turned down by Ser Kevan Lannister, most likely because of her low standing, seeing as her maternal great-grandfather from House Spicer was a mere trader in saffron and pepper.
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