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House Greyjoy

**House Greyjoy of Pyke** is one of the main houses of the Iron Islands sworn to House Hoare. In the age of the Kingsmoot, many of them have became kings in their own rights, a tradition that stopped when House Hoare ended the Kingsmoot ceremony by establishing a hereditary monarchy on the Iron Islands. Ever since, the Greyjoy's have been mere bannermen, though their importance for the Hoare rule means they still hold more power than a majority of the other houses.

Their sigil is a golden kraken on a sable field. Their words are "We Do Not Sow"

## History

Like most Houses on the Iron Islands, House Greyjoy descends from the Legendary Grey King. During the age of the Kingsmoot, House Greyjoy produced one of the largest number of kings, only surpassed by House Goodbrother and Greyiron.

Among their most famous kings was Loron Greyjoy, the Old Kraken, who took Bear Island and Cape Kraken from House Stark, although the Ironborn were expelled by Rodrik Stark when the Old Kraken died. King Theon III Greyjoy led an attack against Oldtown, only to be killed by Lymond Hightower, the Sea Lion. King Balon V Greyjoy, the Coldwind, destroyed the fleet of the King in the North.

House Greyjoy was among the main supporters of House Hoare alongside House Drumm and Orkwood in bringing down the dynasty of House Greyiron during the rise of power of the Andals, intermarrying with Andals too.

## Known members

* King Loron Greyjoy, known as *the Old Kraken*, chosen by a Kingsmoot.
* King Theon III Greyjoy, chosen by a Kingsmoot. Killed by Lymond Hightower.
* King Balon V Greyjoy, known as the *Coldwind*, defeated the fleet of the King in the North.
* Lord Vickon Greyjoy, current Lord of Pyke.
* Damon Greyjoy, Vickon's younger brother and Lord Captain of the Iron Fleet. Known as *the Ghost of Pyke*.
* Lady Kyra Greyjoy, Vickon and Damon's younger sister, known as the *Laughing Kraken*. Captain of the guards of Harrenhal.
House Cargyll

**House Cargyll** is a noble house from the Crownlands sworn to House Targaryen. Their lands are near the Wendwater river, neighboring those of House Sunglass and Wendwater.

Their sigil is a golden goose on bendy sinister black and red.

## History

Ser Jate Cargyll was good friends with his brother in-law Lucifer Lothston, known as the Loathsome. He happened to be at Stokeworth when Lucifer inquired the wrath of King Harren Hoare, and received his sister and nephews after their exile from the still-inconstruction Harrenhal.

## Recent History

Ser Clement Cargyll quickly bent the knee to King Aegon Targaryen after the defeat of Houses Mooton and Darklyn.

## Known Members

* Ser Clement Cargyll, current head of the house.
* Ser Jate Cargyll, his cousin and second in-command. Known as the *Black Goose*.
* Lady Jeyne Cargyll, Jate's sister. Married to Lucifer Lothston and mother of Gilfer and Trina Lothston.
Hobert Lowther

Lord **Hobert Lowther** is a character in Book 1. He is the head of House Lowther and Lord of Mander's Mouth. Young, carefree and selfish, Hobert has a highly inflated opinion of himself and is affable only as long as things go his way. After the recent troubles in Raylansfair, he has taken an interest in the city and its riches.
House Harclay

**House Harclay** is a northern mountain clan from the North, sworn to House Stark and seen as minor nobility. Like the other clans, the chief of the clan is known as "The Harclay".

Their sigil are three blue moons, waxing, full, waning, on a white bend, on blue.

## Known Members

* Lord {Owen Harclay}, father of Hugh Harclay.
* Lord {Hugh Harclay}, former head of the clan. Father of Jon and Mors.
	+ Lord Jon Harclay, The Harclay. Current chieftain of the Harclay clan.
	+ Mors Harclay, his younger brother and heir. Married to Barbrey Burley. Called the Left-handed and Mors the Mighty.
		- Hugo Harclay, his three-year old son.
House Justman

**House Justman** is an extinct noble house of the Riverlands who ruled as King of the Rivers and Hills.

Their sigil was golden scales on white, a double treasure blue.

## History

The founder of House Justman was Benedict Rivers, a bastard of House Bracken and Blackwood, who managed to gain the support of both houses. After warring for over 30 years, he submitted all the petty kings of the region, after which he crowned himself.

King Benedict became known as the Just, and his House as Justman. He was a stern but wise king who expanded his domain all the way to the Neck and Maidenpool, while his son Benedict II Justman acquired Rosby, Duskendale and the Blackwater Rush.

The Justmans ruled for nearly three-hundred years, until King Bernarr II Justman was defeated by King Qhored Hoare the Cruel, who took his three sons as hostages. King Qhored executed all three of Bernarr's children when he was slow to pay tribute. Bernarr went on a hopeless war against the Ironborn in revenge, and was drowned as sacrifice to the Drowned God. The extinction of House Justman brought a century of anarchy to the Rverlands.

During the rule of the Stormlands in the region, Lucifer Justman, an alleged member of the house who claimed the title of River King, rebelled against the Storm Kings, before being put down by the might of Storm's End.

## Known Members

* King Benedict I Justman, known as *Benedict the Just* and *Benedict the Bold*. Founder of the House. Born as Benedict Rivers.
	+ King Benedict II Justman, his son and successor.
* King Bernarr II Justman, last member of the House.
* Lucifer Justman, known as *Lucifer the Liar*. An alleged member of the House.
Harrigon Hoare

Harren Hoare - brother

Harmund Hoare - nephew

Harlan Hoare - nephew

Harndon Hoare - nephew

Harrick Hoare - nephew

Harren Hoare's younger brother and the 971th Commander of the Night's Watch. He left his kingdom and family many decades ago, to join the Night's Watch and never had contact with his brother, whom he despises, ever since
House Hornwood

**House Hornwood of Hornwood** are one of the main Houses sworn to House Stark of Winterfell. Their lands border those of House Manderly and House Bolton.

Their sigil is a dark brown bull moose on an orange field. Their words are *"Righteous in Wrath"*.

## Recent history

Thanks to the marriage between Torrhen Stark and Lysa Hornwood, House Hornwood has obtained an even bigger prominence at Winterfell's court.

## Known members

* Lord Lester Hornwood, current Lord of Hornwood.
	+ Jenna Hornwood, his wife. Originally of House Flint of Widow's Watch.
		- Rodwell Hornwood, their eldest son and heir. Married to Lynette Cerwyn.
		- Hallis Hornwood, their second son.
		- Harrold Hornwood, their third son. Member of House Stark's royal guard.
* Queen Lysa Stark, Lord Lester's cousin. Wife of Torrhen Stark and mother of Beren and Lysa Stark.
Damon Greyjoy

Kyra Greyjoy - sister

Lord Captain **Damon Greyjoy** is a major character in Book 1. He is the younger brother of Vickon Greyjoy, the Lord of Pyke, as well as the older brother of Kyra Greyjoy, the Captain of the Guard of Harrenhal. After an incident in his youth, during which he nearly killed the king's son Harndon Hoare, he was banished, but returned recently and pardoned. He has since risen in the ranks of the Iron Fleet and was recently appointed Lord Captain, though he uses his position to pursue his own, sinister goals.
Corbin

Septon **Corbin** is a character in Book 1. Born in Oldtown, he followed the example set by his High Septon and used the Faith of the Seven for material gain, becoming a glutton way before being appointed as a Septon and sent to serve the city of Raylansfair. A seemingly kind man, he is ultimately self-serving and corrupt, striving for the luxurious life he had as a young man in Oldtown.
House Lorch

### Sigil

A black manticore on a white field, beneath a crimson chief with three gold coins

### Allegiance

House Lannister

**House Lorch** is a noble house of landed knights from the Westerlands, sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock.

Their sigil is a black manticore on a white field, beneath a crimson chief with three gold coins.

## History

House Lorch has always had a close alliance with fellow knightly houses Greenfield and Yew.

## Known Members

* Ser Lambert Lorch, current head of the House. Called *The Old Manticore*
	+ Ser Laswell Lorch, his son and heir.
* Ser {Lomas Lorch}, former master-at-arms of Crakehall. Uncle of Ser Lambert.
Sadie Wade

Melanie Wade - sister

**Sadie Wade** is a major PoV character in Book 1. She is a sellsword, originating from the Kingdom of the Stormlands, where she served years in the army of House Durrandon. However, a family tragedy forced her to leave her old life in the search of her younger sister, Melanie. She is highly secretive and distrustful, with the only one she confides in being her companion, the merchant Dan Ornon.
House Drumm

**House Drumm of Old Wyk** is a noble House of the Iron Islands sworn to House Hoare. They rule over the island of Old Wyk, the oldest known inhabited of the Iron Islands, and as such they're greatly respected and even feared by their fellow Ironborn. They're also in possession of a Valyrian Steel sword, *Red Rain*.

Their sigil is a white bone hand on a red field. Their words are "The Fate of our Foes"

## History

House Drumm is a very old house, and the island of Old Wyk is considered sacred by the Ironborn, since its were the Seastone Chair is located. One of their kings chosen by the Kingsmoot was Regnar Drumm, who was crowned after King Erich I Greyiron the Ugly tried to claim his father's throne without a Kingsmoot.

House Drumm was among the supporters of House Hoare alongside House Greyjoy and Orkwood to bring down Rognar II Greyiron.

Several of their members are known to history, such as Dagon Drumm, a legendary raider during the Age of Heroes. Roryn Drumm, known as the Reaver, lived during the time of Nymeria's War. Gormond Drumm, called the Oldfather, apparently fathered a hundred sons. And there's Hilmar Drumm, the Cunning, who obtained the Valyrian steel sword Red Rain from a knight during a raid using only his wits, with the name and color of the sword heavily implying it belonged to a member of House Reyne of Castamere.

## Known Members

* King {Regnar Drumm}, known as *the Raven-feeder*, rock king and High King of the Iron Islands.
* {Dagon Drumm}, known as *Dagon the Necromancer*.
* {Roryn Drumm}, known as *Roryn the Reaver*.
* {Gormond Drumm}, known as the *Oldfather*.
* {Hilmar Drumm}, known as *the Cunning*, obtained Red Rain using only his wits.
* Lord Roran Drumm, current Lord of Old Wyk
	+ Torren Drumm, his first son and heir.
	+ Gravven Drumm, his second son and current wielder of Red Rain. Known as *The Butcher of Old Wyk*.
	+ Dallin Drumm, his third son.
Battle by the Bloody Pool

The **Battle by the Bloody Pool** was a major battle that occurred at the river Slayne during the Age of Heroes between the Stormlands and Dorne.

## Prelude

King Yoren Yronwood, one of the mightiest of the petty kings of Dorne, alongside his allies of House Wyl of Wyl, decided to invade the Dornish marches with an army, only to be met by King Durran Durrandon the Young, who earned the nickname of The Butcher Boy.

## The Battle

While the details of the battle are unknown, the defeat of the Dornishmen was so severe corpses dammed the river.

## Aftermath

House Durrandon's dominion of the Stormlands remained unchallenged, and it wouldn't be until the reign of Durwald the Fat that Dornish would launch major assaults in the Stormlands.
House Darry

**House Darry of Darry** is a noble house from the Riverlands sworn to House Hoare.

Their sigil is a black plowman on a brown field.

## History

House Darry is known to have existed since the time Andals arrived to the Riverlands, when three sons of Lord Darry held at bay the forces Vorian Vypren for a day and night until all three were slain.

Like many other houses, House Darry supported House Blackwood in its rebellion against House Teague, with Lord Darry dying during the Battle of Six Kings.

## Recent History

Lothar Darry, the third son of Lord Nestor Darry was among the captives during the breaking of the siege of the Golden Tooth, and was executed alongside all the other captives.

## Known Members

* Lord Nestor Darry, current Lord of Darry
	+ Ser Deremond Darry, his oldest son and heir.
	+ Ser Hector Darry, his second son.
	+ {Lothar Darry}, his third son. Executed by Westerlands forces.

## Household

* Ser Harry Nutt, a household knight and personal guard of Lord Nestor.
Halla Peddle

{Trystane Raylan} - lover

{Unborn daughter} - daughter

**Halla Peddle** is a character in Book 1. She is the housekeeper of House Raylan and one of the oldest servants in the castle. Crabby and bitter over past tragedies in her life, Halla is quick to anger and a source of terror for the other servants of the house, whom she rules over with an iron fist.
House Greyiron

### Sigil

The sea king's head, white with dark green seaweed beard and hair, a black crown on a grey field

### Allegiance

Sovereign

**House Greyiron of Orkmont** is an extinct noble House of the Iron Islands and its former royal House. They ruled as Kings of the Iron Islands for over a thousand years until they were brought down by an alliance of Andals with House Hoare, Greyjoy, Orkwood and Drumm.

Their sigil was the sea king's head, white with dark green seaweed beard and hair, a black crown on a grey field. They had at least 38 High Kings chosen, more than twice the other Houses.

## History

House Greyiron once ruled as rock and salt kings of the Iron Islands until Urras Greyiron was chosen as the first King of the Iron Islands. When his son Erich the Ugly tried to claim his father's throne, the Drowned Priest Galon Whitestaff threatened him with death and made him step down, since he had not been chosen by the Kingsmoot. Erich avoided death by tossing his crown to the sea, showing his submission to the Drowned God.

After the death of Urragon III Greyiron during the Age of Heroes, his youngest son Torgon was away reaving, and Urrathon IV Goodbrother was chosen. Urrathon had all of Torgon's brothers killed, earning the nickname of Badbrother. Torgon gathered support from most of the Drowned Priests, lords and even Urrathon's own captains and deposed him. Torgon ruled for over 40 years in relative peace, and his son Urragon IV Greyiron succeeded him.

Urragon IV wanted to pass the throne to his great-nephew Urron Greyiron, against the wishes of the Kingsmoot. Urron had all his opponents and opposition slain at Nagga's Hill, earning the nickname of Redhand for spilling fellow Ironborn blood, and made the kingship of the Iron Islands hereditary.

For a thousand years the different Ironborn houses challenged the rule of the Greyirons, until the arrival of the Andals. An alliance between Andals and Houses Hoare, Greyjoy, Orkwood and Drumm brought down King Rognar II Greyiron, last of his kind, ending the line of House Greyiron.

## Known members

* Urras Greyiron, first High King of the Iron Islands, known as *Urras Ironfoot*.
	+ his son King Erich I Greyiron, known as *the Ugly*. Tried to become king without a Kingsmoot.
* Urragon III Greyiron, known as *the Bald*.
	+ his youngest son Torgon Greyiron, known as *Torgon the Latecomer*.
		- his son Urragon IV Greyiron, who succeeded his father.
* Urron Greyiron, Urragon IV's great-nephew. Made the kingship of the Iron Islands hereditary. Known as *Urron Redhand*.
* Rognar II Greyiron, last Greyiron.
House Harlaw

**House Harlaw of Harlaw** is a noble house from the Iron Islands, and one of House Hoare's strongest vassals. They rule over the island of Harlaw, the second largest and the most populated and wealthiest of the Iron Islands.

Their sigil is a silver scythe on a black field. Their words are *"Reap the Storm"*.

## History

House Harlaw is a very old house who once ruled as the salt and rock kings of the island of Harlaw. Houses Myre and Kenning were once their rivals, but were eventually submitted to the Harlaw's.

King Erich V Harlaw conquered Fair Isle in his youth, only to lose it as an old man. His son Harron Harlaw, slew King Gareth II Gardener at Oldtown.

## Known Members

* King Erich V Harlaw, who conquered Fair Isle in his youth, only to lose it as an old man.
	+ his son, Harron Harlaw.
* Lord {Harras Harlaw}, former Lord of Harlaw.
	+ Lord Harrion Harlaw, his eldest son and current Lord of Harlaw.
		- Gregor Harlaw, Harrion's eldest son, whom he had a fallout. Currently a pirate a Merman's Rest council.
		- Ronard Harlaw, Harrion's second son and heir.
		- Folan Harlaw, Harrion's third son.
	+ {Victarion Harlaw}, Harras' second son.
	+ {Hilmar Harlaw}, Harras third son.

## Sworn Houses

* House Myre
* House Kenning
* House Stonetree
Edith Flowers

{Leo Vyrwel} - grandfather

{Selyse Vyrwel} - grandmother

Otho Vyrwel - uncle

Shiera Vyrwel - aunt

Meria Vyrwel - aunt

{Lucas Flowers} - half-uncle

**Edith Flowers** is a character in Book 1 and 2. She is the young bastard daughter of Petyr Vyrwel, himself the head of House Vyrwel and Lord of Raylansfair, while her mother was a mere servant girl from her father's castle. It is said that she is the only person he is genuinely fond of safe for himself.
House Charlton

**House Charlton** is a noble House of the Riverlands sworn to House Frey of the Crossing.

Their sigil are three sprigs of mistletoe, green and red, on a gold field within a green border.

## History

House Charlton was among the many petty lords that vied for domain of the region after the destruction of House Justman.

Lord Theo Charlton supported Harwyn Hardhand against Arrec Durrandon at the Battle at Fairmarket in hopes of regaining the Riverlands independence. Harwyn went back on his word and submitted the Riverlands to the Ironborn.

## Known Members

* Lord {Theo Charlton}, head of the House during Harwyn Hoare's conquest.
* Lord Erich Charlton, current head of the House.
	+ Andrey Charlton, his son and heir.
* Lady Lyria Charlton, Erich's great-aunt. Wife of Lord Brandon Frey.
* Lady {Lynette Charlton}, Lyria's younger sister. Wife of Ser Harys Haigh.
House Grimm

### Sigil

A shield as an iron escutcheon with silver studs on a grey-green field strewn with longships proper

### Allegiance

House Gardener

**House Grimm of Greyshield** is a noble house of the Reach, sworn to House Gardener of Highgarden. They rule over Greyshield, the westernmost of the Shield Islands, from their castle of Grimston. As such they're usually the first line of defense against attacks from Ironborn.

Their sigil is a shield as an iron escutcheon with silver studs on a grey-green field strewn with longships proper.

## History

Greyshield was once used as base for Ironborn raids to the Mander river, but the Islands were reconquered and reinforced during the reign of King Garth VII Gardener, the Goldenhand.

House Grimm, like houses Serry, Hewett and Chester, were granted the Shield Islands by House Gardener.

## Known Members

* Lord Gawen Grimm, current Lord of Greyshield
* Ser Gerold Grimm, his younger brother. Called *the Grim Shield* for his demeanor.
Dorran Blacktyde

Konrad Blacktyde - cousin

Captain **Dorran Blacktyde** is a character in Book 1 and 2. He is the younger brother of Lord Harlik Blacktyde of Blacktyde and the older brother of Alerah Blacktyde. As the families most experienced soldier and sailor, he has been given command of the Blacktyde troops and he commands the ship Midnight, which also makes him a captain of the Iron Fleet.
Evelyn Frostborn

Alphyn Frostborn - brother

Lupin Frostborn - brother

Lucien Frostborn - brother

Connor Frostborn - brother

Darko Mogfield - uncle

**Evelyn Frostborn** is a character in Book 1. She is the thirdborn child and only daughter of Lionel and Elizabeth Frostborn, as well as the sister of Alphyn, Lupin, Lucien and Connor Frostborn. Usually quiet, her calm facade hides a woman haunted by a traumatizing event from her past.
Bognard Swyft

Robard Swyft - son

Addison Hill - son

{Davon Swyft} - brother

Elaena Swyft - sister in-law

Arthur Swyft - nephew

Reynald Swyft - nephew

Lord **Bognard Swyft** is a character in the Interlude and Book 2. He is the Lord of Cornfield and head of House Swyft, as well as the father of Joyce and Robard Swyft, as well as Addison Hill. A close advisor of King Loren Lannister, he was once known as a tourney knight, though an incident that left his primary hand crippled has ended this part of his career.
House Hardyng

**House Hardyng** is a noble house from the Vale, sworn to House Waynwood of Ironoaks.

Their sigil is a field of red and white diamonds.

## Recent History

Ser Hubert Hardyng, called the Tall, during his travels on the Free Cities, fell in love and married the daughter of an Valyrian merchant. Being the second son of House Hardyng, the marriage wasn't objected and soon enough a daughter was born. Unfortunately the birth killed the mother, and Ser Hubert returned to the Vale heartbroken with his child.

Their daughter, Helicent Hardyng married the brother of the King of the Vale, Prince Oswell Arryn, and since the King already had an heir, Alester Arryn, the marriage was easily allowed. Only one child was born from that union, Lady Helen Arryn.

## Known members

* Ser {Hugh Hardyng}, Hubert Hardyng's older brother.
	+ Ser Hubard Hardyng, current head of the house. Hugo's grandson.
* Ser {Hubert Hardyng}, called *the Tall*. Married to Helyana of Lys.
	+ Lady {Helicent Hardyng}, his only child. Married to Prince Oswell Arryn and mother of Helen Arryn.
House Dryland

**House Dryland of Hellgate Hall** is an extinct noble House from Dorne. Once claiming dominion of most of central Dorne, they were defeated by Nymeria and House Martell.

Their sigil was a black sunburst on a red field. Their words were **"Children of the Sun"**

## History

The power of House Dryland by the time of Nymeria's War was already in decline, with several of their vassals considering changing allegiance or refusing to answer their call of arms. The last male member was King Lucifer Dryland, King of the Brimstone, Lord of Hellgate Hall and Last of Its Ilk. The king had failed to father a male heir, with only a legitimized natural daughter as his legacy.

## Known Members

* King Lucifer Dryland, Last of Its Ilk, King of the Brimstone and Lord of Hellgate Hall. Last male Dryland. Sent to the Wall by Nymeria.
* Princess Dalia Dryland, Lucifer's legitimized natural daughter and only child. Last female Dryland.
Bartmer Tidewater

Erron Tidewater - son

Captain **Bartmer Tidewater** is a character in Book 2. He is the captain of a small fleet of Braavosi ships, specialized in carrying goods and people across the Narrow Sea. As an experienced and hardened sailor, there is little he has not yet seen, albeit his newest involvement with The Hawk and the Three Companies might put even him at a challenge.
Battle of the Weeping Water

The **Battle of the Weeping Water** was a major battle in the North, that occurred several centuries prior to the Conquest. The result was the stop of the Andal invasion, ensuring that the invaders never took a major hold in the North.

## Prelude

After centuries of warring, House Stark had finally defeated the last king of House Bolton, completing the unification of the North. At the same time, Andals had already become the dominant culture on the Vale, were already expanding at the Riverlands and arriving to the Stormlands. This threat to their way of life wasn't going to remain unanswered and the King in the North, Theon Stark, the Hungry Wolf, alongside several allied houses, among them House Bolton met the Andal host at the Weeping Water river.
Dag Umber

Nea Umber - sister

Kari Umber - sister

Runa Umber - sister

Ser **Dag Umber** is a character in the Interlude and Book 2. He is Roffe Umber's younger brother and currently his heir. A rarity, especially among his family, Dag is one of the few anointed Northern knights. Though no less a warrior than Roffe, he is also a more calm and analytical observer.
House Blackbar

**House Blackbar of Bandallon** is a noble house from the Reach, sworn to House Gardener. Their seat of Bandallon is located along the sunset sea, west of Brightwater Keep, southwest of the Shield Islands and northwest of Oldtown.

Their sigil is a black fess on silver.

## Known Members

* Lord Bellamy Blackbar, current Lord of Bandallon.
* Ser Jeremy Blackbar, his younger brother and heir.
* Lady Denyse Blackbar, his younger sister. Married to young Manfred Hightower.
House Cuy

**House Cuy of Sunhouse** is a noble house from the Reach, sworn to House Hightower of Hightower.

Their sigil are six yellow flowers on blue.

## History

House Cuy was founded during the Andal Invasion when they were welcomed by House Gardener, but they instead became vassals of House Hightower instead.

House Cuy has defended the Redwyne Straits of the Reach for centuries and serving as sentinel for upcoming ships from the east.

## Known Members

* Lord Criston Cuy, current head of the house and Lord of Sunhouse. Married to Alyssa Woodwright.
* Ser Quentin Cuy, his younger brother and heir until his brother has children.
Mern Gardener

Lord of Highgarden

Defender of the Marches

Protector of the Mander

Stalwart Hand of the South

Loras Gardener - brother

{Tythan Gardener} - brother

{Lucia Gardener} - sister

{Catelyn Gardener} - wife

Edmund Gardener - son

Gawen Gardener - son

Tomas Gardener - son

Gyles Gardener - grandson

Theodan Gardener - grandson

William Gardener - grandson

Daena Gardener - daughter-in-law

{Taria Gardener} - daughter-in-law

Mace Gardener - nephew

Robert Gardener - nephew

Garlan Gardener - nephew

King **Mern Gardener** is a character in Book 2. He is the current King of the Reach and head of House Gardener, a position he gained after the death of his father, Garse, at the hands of the Storm King. He has been noted as being a fair and just king, but his surrender to the Stormlanders a decade ago is still a stain on his reputation.

## Backstory

Eldest son of King Garse VII Gardener, when his father was killed by King Argilac Durrandon at the Battle of Summerfield, he ascended to the throne and was forced to sue for peace with the Stormlands, kneeling to the Storm King, but protecting the sovereignty of his kingdom. This defeat unfortunately damaged his reputation amongst many of his vassals.
House Belmore

**House Belmore of Strongsong** is a noble house from the Vale, and one of House Arryn's strongest vassals.

Their sigil are six silver bells, 3, 2, 1, on a purple field.

## History

House Belmore is a noble house of First Men descent and supported House Royce at the Battle of the Seven Stars. After the death of Robar II Royce, House Belmore became sworn to House Arryn.

## Known Members

* Lord Boros Belmore, current Lord of Strongsong.
	+ Lady Sarra Belmore, Boros' wife. Originally from House Donniger.
		- Ser Bernarr Belmore, Lord Boros eldest son and heir.
		- Ser Bedwyck Belmore, Lord Boros' second son.
Hazar the Weak

**Hazar the Weak** is a character in Book 2. A young boy, he is the only survivor of an attack on his father's company, when they had to face the Company of the Hawk in battle. Taking pity on him, the Hawk himself took Hazar in, making him his squire and trying to shape him into a true warrior as his father has been.
Gunel

**Gunel** is a character in Book 1. A former whore, she had to come to terms with the withering of her beauty years ago. Having no perspective in her home in Oldtown, she left and encountered the newly founded Hammered Harp Inn, where she became the chief barmaid, as well as a close friend to the owner, Aylard Kawl.
House Blanetree

**House Blanetree of Blanetree** is a noble house of landed knights from the Riverlands, sworn to House Hoare.

Their sigil are maple leaves, green and brown, strewn on a field of yellow.

## Known Members

* Ser Byron Blanetree, current head of the House. An old man over 60.
	+ Ser Tytos Blanetree, his son and heir.
		- Balon Blanetree, Tytos son.
	+ Lady Elisse Blanetree, his daughter. Wife of Lord Jon Mooton.
House Crakehall

**House Crakehall of Crakehall** is one of the main houses sworn to House Lannister. While House Reyne is the most powerful vassal in the northern Rock, they're the most powerful at the southern Rock. Known for producing strong warriors, they provide the main force of the Westerlands.

Their sigil is a black and white brindled boar on brown. Their words are **"None So Fierce"**

## History

House Crakehall was founded during the Age of Heroes by the mythical Crake the Boar Killer.

One of their least regarded members was Ser Aubrey Crakehall, who led the Westerlands' forces in avenging the mutilation of Queen Lelia Lannister at the hands of her son, Hagon Hoare the Heartless, and restore the Iron Islands's throne to Hagon's brother Harmund the Handsome. When they found him, Harmund was so mutilated Aubrey could only spare him further agony by killing him and avenging him by letting his forces kill Hagon. Then Aubrey did the unthinkable and proclaimed himself King of the Iron Islands, an action that enraged both Ironborn and Westerlanders, who returned home, leaving him with only his personal forces. He was killed less than six months later.

## Known Members

* Crake the Boar Killer, mythical founder of the House.
* Ser Aubrey Crakehall, who proclaimed himself King of the Iron Islands.
* Lord Quentyn Crakehall, current Lord of Crakehall.
	+ his wife, Lady {Alys Crakehall}. Originally of House Broom.
		- Ser Luthor Crakehall, his eldest son and heir.
			* his wife, Emberlei Crakehall. Originally of House Payne.
				+ Aron Crakehall, Luthor's son
				+ Audrey Crakehall, his daughter.
		- Luwin Crakehall, Lord Quentyn's second son.
		- Sally Crakehall, his daughter. Married to Bognard Swyft.
Elaena Mallister

Harwyn Mallister - uncle

Tyena Mallister - aunt

Patrick Mallister - cousin

**Elaena Mallister** is a character in Book 2. She is the daughter and only child of Arrec Mallister, the Lord of Seagard, which makes her his heiress. A sweet girl, she was affected by the early death of her mother, making her withdrawn and shy.
House Brune of the Dyre Den

**House Brune of the Dyre Den** is a noble house from Crackclaw Point, nominally sworn to House Hoare, but usually left to their own devices.

Their sigil is a bear paw, brown on white, which differentiates them from their kin of Brownhollow.

## History

House Brune is a House of First Men descent that settled on the Point. Like most Houses of the Point, House Brune is very proud and independent, only swearing genuine allegiance to themselves and their local champions.

The most famous champions of the House were the Brothers Brune, who united the people of Crackclaw against the Andal Invasion, although the peace wouldn't survive their deaths. While the older brother inherited the Dyre Den, the younger brother went to found the Brownhollow branch, with both families remaining close throughout the centuries.

## Known Members

* The Brothers Brune, legendary champions who united the people of the Point.
* Lord {Trymon Brune}, former Lord of the Dyre Den. Killed by Maya Iresons.
	+ Lady {Mara Brune}, his wife.
		- Lord Lorren Brune, their eldest son and current Lord of the Dyre Den.
		- Prester Brune, their second son.
		- Tricia Brune, their only daughter. Married to Lord Rufus Crabb.
House Sarsfield

**House Sarsfield of Sarsfield** is a noble house of the Westerlands, sworn to House Lannister.

Their sigil is a green arrow on a white bend, on a green field. Their words are **"True to the Mark"**.

## History

House Sarsfield was formed by the union of First Men and Andal nobles during the Andal invasion.

Lord Olyver Sarsfield slew Maldon Merlyn, known as Black Merlyn, during the battle of Orkmont, the same battle that broke the host of King Hagon Hoare and led to the capture and execution of the Ironborn King.

## Known Members

* Lord {Olyver Sarsfield}, known as the *Green Archer*. Head of the house during the Ironborn-Westermen conflict.
* {Lord Sarsfield}, former Lord of Sarsfield. Killed by his son Aegorn.
	+ Aegorn Sarsfield, his eldest son. Sent to the Wall for killing his father.
	+ Lord Gregor Sarsfield, his second son. Current Lord of Sarsfield.
House Rosby

**House Rosby of Rosby** is noble house of the recently established Crownlands and direct vassal of House Targaryen.

Their sigil consists into three red chevronels on ermine. Their words are *"No Stain in Our Honor"*

## History

One of the larger houses of the Blackwater Bay area, House Rosby was once a vassal of House Durrandon, who gained lands centuries ago, when the Storm Kings first conquered the Blackwater area. However, they were forced into submission by House Hoare and have remained uneasy vassals ever since.

## Recent History

Thanks to the negotiations between Lord Regis Rosby and King Aegon Targaryen, House Rosby peacefully surrendered and have become direct vassals of House Targaryen.

## Known Members

* Lord Regis Rosby, current Lord of Rosby.
	+ Lady Alayne Rosby, his wife. Originally of House Staunton.
		- Cahir Rosby, their oldest son and heir.
		- Morvran Rosby, their second son.
		- Milva Rosby, their daughter.
House Manwoody

**House Manwoody of Kingsgrave** is a noble house of Dorne sworn to House Martell of Sunspear. Their seat Kingsgrave is located at the Prince's Pass, which serves as entrance to Dorne from the north.

Their sigil is a crowned skull on a black field. Their words are *"No King Above Me".*

## History

For thousands of years, the Manwoody's of Kingsgrave have been kings in their own right, coming to power after slaying an ancient Gardener king at their future seat. They have always been aggressive and a danger to their neighbours, the houses Blackmont, Fowler and Yronwood in Dorne and the Marcher lords of the southern Stormlands. All this ended when Nymeria Martell defeated the last Manwoody king, the dreaded madman Albin Manwoody, making them her bannermen ever since.

## Known members

* King {Albin Manwoody}, last king of Kingsgrave. Sent to the Wall by Nymeria
* Lord Mogor Manwoody, current Lord of Kingsgrave
	+ Lady Mariana Manwoody, his wife.
		- Sarina Manwoody, their eldest child. Heiress of Kingsgrave
		- Jorn Manwoody, their second child.
* Dagar Manwoody, younger brother of Lord Mogor. Known as *the Red Skull*.
House Prester

**House Prester of Feastfires** is a noble House of the Westerlands sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock. Feastfires is located near Kayce and Fair Isle.

Their sigil is a red ox on an ermine field. Their words are *"Tireless"*

## Known Members

* Lord Jason Prester, current Lord of Feastfires
	+ his first child and heir, Mason Prester.
	+ his second child and daughter, Jodi Prester
* Ser Paxton Prester, Jason's younger brother. Steward of Feastfires.
* Ser Tyler Prester, Jason's youngest brother.
	+ his wife {Melinda Prester}, originally of House Jast. Killed in an Ironborn raid.
* Lady Miria Prester, Jason's cousin. Married to Lord Symond Willum.
House Flint of Flint's Finger

**House Flint of Flint's Finger** is a noble house from the North, sworn to House Stark of Winterfell.

Their sigil is a grey stone hand upon a white inverted pall on paly black and grey.

## History

Descending from the Flint's clan of the Mountains, Flint's Finger is on the southern shore of Blazewater Bay, north of the Flint Cliffs and east of Cape Kraken.

Rodrik Flint is considered one of the worst Lord Commanders to have ever served at the Night's Watch. Brave Danny Flint joined the Night's Watch disguised as a man, only for her brothers to rape and kill her when her identity was exposed. It is unknown which branch both of them belonged.

## Known Members

* {Danny Flint}, who joined the Night's Watch disguised as a man.
* Lord Commander {Rodrik Flint}, one of the worst Lord Commander's of the Night's Watch.
* Lord Jorah Flint, current Lord of Flint's Finger.
House Ruttiger

**House Ruttiger** is a noble house of landed knights from the Westerlands, sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock.

Their sigil is an orange engrailed bend, on a black field.

## Known Members

* Ser {Rutt the Tiger}, founder of the house.
* Ser Ralph Ruttiger, current head of the house.
* Lady Rylene Ruttiger, his sister. Married to Lord Martyn Moreland.
High Septon

The **High Septon** is a character in Book 1. He is the head of the Faith of the Seven and resides in the Starry Sept in Oldtown. Despite his important religious position, he is known to indulge in behaviour his own religion condems as sinful and he uses his position to get away with a life of excess.
House Butterwell

**House Butterwell of Whitewalls** is a noble house from the Riverlands, sworn (at least nominally) to House Hoare. Their wealth originates from their numerous dairy cows.

Their sigil are barry wavy green, white, and yellow

## History

The wealth of House Butterwell comes from its numerous dairy cows, and they're known to produce the best wine outside of the Arbor.

## Known Members

* Lord Armand Butterwell, current Lord of Whitewalls
	+ Alton Butterwell, his son and heir.
	+ Laina Butterwell, his daughter.
Bryen Darklyn

Lord **Bryen Darklyn** is a character in Book 2. He is the Lord of Duskendale and father of Damon and Robin Darklyn. As one of the more powerful lords in Westeros, whose family had a long history of royalty, Bryen is an arrogant man, rightfully considering himself one of Harren Hoare's most primary bannermen, a role that, fatefully puts him at the front during Aegon Targaryen's invasion of Westeros.
Sherryl

**Sherryl** is a character in Book 1. She is from humble birth, living on the streets of Raylansfair for the first years of her life, though after she left for Oldtown, her social standing improved dramatically. She returned recently, with ambitious goals and no moral qualms about manipulating everyone around her for her own, mysterious goals.
Roman

**Roman** is a character in Book 1. He is a farmer, who owns a bit of land near Raylansfair, directly neighbouring the land of his rival, the fellow farmer Richard Harking. A difficult man to get along with, Roman is not particularly well-liked, but respected for his experience and leadership qualities in times of danger.
House Vance of Atranta

**House Vance of Atranta** is a noble house of the Riverlands, sworn to Harrenhal. It is unknown when the House separated itself from their Wayfarer's Rest kin.

Their sigil is quartered, a green dragon on a white and a white tower on black.

## History

House Vance is a House of the Riverlands of Andal descent, and their greatest member was Armistead Vance who defeated King Tristfifer IV Mudd, and also earned the loyalty of Ser Edmure Tully and his sons, eventually giving lands to Edmure's son Axel Tully. Surprisingly Armistead never crowned himself king.

Lord Vance supported Roderick Blackwood and Elston Tully in their rebellion against Humfrey Teague, with both Lords Vance perishing at the Battle of the Six Kings.

Lord Robert Vance tried to rebel against the Storm Kings and claimed the title of River King and King of the Trident, before being brought down.

## Recent History

The eldest child of Lord Ronald Vance, Lady Kira, married to Lord Edmyn Tully.

## Known Members

* {Armistead Vance}, mightiest of the Andal warlords.
* Lord {Robert Vance}, who rebelled against the Storm Kings.
* Lord {Ronald Vance}, former Lord of Atranta.
	+ Lady {Leina Vance}, his wife. Originally of House Vypren.
		- Lady Kira Vance, their eldest child. Married to Lord Edmyn Tully.
		- Ser {Damon Vance}, their second child and only son. Died during a Finger Dance.
			* Lord Vorian Vance, his son and current Lord of Atranta.
		- Lady Roberta Vance, their third child. Called *the Beast of Atranta*.

## Household

* Ser Jon Nutt, personal bodyguard of Lord Vorian Vance.
House Reyne

**House Reyne of Castamere** is one of the main noble houses in the Kingdom of the Rock, sworn directly to House Lannister of Casterly Rock. Their seat is the castle of Castamere, a huge, largely subterannean fortress in the Northern Rock. House Reyne is seen as the second most powerful house in the kingdom, after House Lannister. Their sigil is a red lion on a field of silver and their words are **All For Our Pride**.

## History

Founded during the Age of Heroes, House Reyne became vassals of the Lannisters of Casterly Rock through a marriage alliance, and their wealth made them one of their most powerful retainers.

## Known Members

* Lord Darren Reyne, the Lord of Castamere
	+ His wife, Lady Mileena Reyne, originally of House Tarbeck.
		- Willfred Reyne, their eldest son and heir of Castamere.
		- Alanna Reyne, their daughter.
		- Tinnet Reyne, their second son.
* Ser {Roger Hill}, bastard brother of Lord Darren. Killed by The Tom at Raylansfair.
* Lady {Catelyn Reyne}, Lord Darren's aunt. Died in childbirth.

## Retainers

* Two-Face

* Lea Paladin
House Uffering

**House Uffering** is a noble house from the Reach, sworn to House Gardener of Highgarden.

Their sigil is oak and iron paly, beneath a white chief with seven green hands.

## History

House Uffering was one of the many Andal houses that were welcomed into the Reach by the Three Sage Kings of House Garderner.

The seven hands on their sigil were added when the head of the house married the seventh daughter of a Gardener King.

## Known Members

* Ser Ulwyck Uffering, current head of the house.
	+ Rogar Uffering, his son and heir.
* Lady Ursula Uffering, his sister. Married to Lord Adalbert Crane.
Nea Umber

Kory Umber - brother

Kari Umber - sister

Runa Umber - sister

**Nea Umber** is a character in Book 2. She is one of the Umber triplets, together with her sisters Kari and Runa and the younger sister of Lord Roffe Umber of the Last Hearth. Like her sisters, she has bonded with a bear, in her case with the large bear Ursa. She is renowned as a free spirit and a warrior.
House Risley

### Sigil

A black knight on a black rearing horse on white, bearing a golden lance and a white shield, upon which is seen the above in miniature

### Allegiance

House Gardener

**House Risley of Risley Glade** is a noble house of landed knights from the Reach, sworn to Highgarden. Their lands border those of House Footly of Tumbleton.

Their sigil is a black knight on a black rearing horse on white, bearing a golden lance and a white shield, upon which is seen the above in miniature.

## History

House Risley is one of the many houses founded during the Andal Invasion when they were welcomed into the Reach by House Gardener.

## Known Members

* Ser Rymond Risley, current head of the house.
* Lady Rayla Risley, his cousin. Wife of Ser Morwin Peake.
House Shawney

**House Shawney** is a noble house from the Riverlands.

Their sigil is per fess: blue, red, green above, a white catfish on black below. The upper colors represent the three forks of the Trident.

## History

House Shawney is an old house that claims to descend from a lesser branch of the long extinct House Fisher, although is possible they descend from the unconfirmed Lymond Fisher, who lived centuries after the official extinction of the House.

## Known Members

* Lord Sefton Shawney, current head of the house, known as *the Old Catfish.*
	+ Ser Stanler Shawney, his son and heir.
	+ Lady Margot Shawney, his eldest daughter. Married to Lord Lewyn Lychester.
	+ Lady Celia Shawney, his second daughter. Married to Lord Parmen Terrick.
	+ Sybell Shawney, his third daughter. Married to Lord Willibard Smallwood.
	+ Symon Shawney, his second son.
Drent Golton

**Drent Golton** is a major PoV character in Book 1. Originally hailing from the Reach, he eventually became a soldier in service of House Durrandon. A loyal and affable man, Drent is quick to follow orders, yet not without his own mind and with a bravery that allows him to act at ease even around members of the nobility. In his position, he ends up attracting the attention of his king's wilful daughter, Argella Durrandon.
Raymon Blackwood

Walder Blackwood - brother

Ethan Blackwood - brother

Marian Blackwood - sister

Torvin Hale - grandfather

**Raymon Blackwood** is a character in Book 2. He is the thirdborn son of Petyr and Evelyne Blackwood. Being so far removed from inheriting his families seat has left him with little passion to pursue greatness, as he is mostly seen as a sullen loner, yet he is also renowned for his intelligence.
House Orkwood

**House Orkwood of Orkmont** is a noble house of the Iron Islands sworn to House Hoare, and one of their many banner men.

Their sigil are dark green pines strewn closely together on yellow.

## History

House Orkwood originates from the once heavily forested island of Orkmont, like Houses Greyiron and Hoare.

House Orkwood allied with House Hoare alongside House Drumm and Greyjoy to bring down Rognar II Greyiron, the last of his line.

## Known Members

* Lord Reymand Orkwood, known as Reymand the Drunk, current Lord of Orkwood. Member of the Iron Fleet.
	+ Ribel Orkwood, one of his salt-wives.
* Qarl Orkwood, Reymand's younger brother.
	+ Alvarus Orkwood, Qarl's son and technically heir of Reymand.
House Piper

**House Piper of Pinkmaiden** is a noble house from the Riverlands, sworn to House Hoare. Their seat of Pinkmaiden Castle is located near the border with the Westerlands.

Their sigil is a pink dancing maiden in a swirl of white silk, over blue. Their words are **"Brave and Beautiful"**

## Recent History

While a marriage agreement between Lord Elmont and Lord Arrec Mallister was being discussed between their children, the betrayal of Lord Arrec to the other Riverlords made Lord Elmont backdown on the agreement.

## Known Members

* Lord Elmont Piper, current Lord of Pinkmaiden.
	+ his wife, Lady {Marsella Piper}. Originally of House Mandrake.
		- their first child and heir of Pinkmaiden, Ser Hilbert Piper.
		- their eldest daughter and second child, Mariya Piper.
		- their third child, Elyana Piper.
		- their fourth child, Annara Piper.

## Household

* Jayne Nutt, handmaiden of Mariya Piper.
House Bettley

**House Bettley** is a noble house of the Westerlands sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock.

Their sigil are three blue beetles on a yellow field.

## Known Members

* Lymond Bettley, current head of the house.
	+ Lyonel Bettley, his son and heir.
* Ser Daman Bettley, Lymond's younger brother.
	+ Ser Benedar Bettley, his son, known as *the Beetle Knight*.
Tedyn Bullister

{Arya Bullister} - sister

{Clovis Bullister} - brother

{Dormund Bullister} - uncle

{Harren Bullister} - cousin

Lord **Tedyn Bullister** is a character in Book 1. He is the last living member of House Bullister, a minor noble house from the Riverlands which drew the ire of House Hoare. The Hoares annihilated all of Tedyn's family, but spared him and took him to Harrenhal, where he became their chief executioner.
Kreep

**Kreep** is a character in Book 1. Not much is known about him beyond him being the bastard son of Wolfius Woodbark. He arrives in Raylansfair in search of his father, whom he is undyingly loyal to. Other than serving Wolfius, he doesn't seem to have any agenda of his own, which makes him a merciless, highly efficient killing machine.
House Oldflowers

**House Oldflowers** is a noble house from the Reach, sworn to House Gardener.

Their sigil are ten white hands on green, 4-3-2-1, beneath a red bend sinister.

## History

As their sigil and name indicates, House Oldflowers descends from a bastard of a Gardener king.

## Recent History

Ser Ormund Oldflowers has been serving the Kingdom of the Reach since the reign of King Garse VII Gardener. Ser Ormund also knighted Owen Peake, but not his brother Lorent.

## Known Members

* Ser Ormund Oldflowers, a knight from the family. Known as the Old Knight and The Oldflowers for his advanced age.
* Ser Olyvar Oldflowers, Ormund's nephew and current head of the house.
	+ Ser Oskar Oldflowers, Ormund's great-nephew and heir of the house.