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Lyonel Baratheon

Lord **Lyonel Baratheon**, also known as the **Laughing Storm**, was an anointed knight, Lord of Storm's End and Lord Paramount of the Stormlands during the reign of King Daeron II Targaryen. He briefly ruled as Storm King, in rebellion to the Iron Throne.

## History

### Tourney at Ashford Meadow

When Lyonel was only a knight, he participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow. He went up against Ser Robert Ashford in the first tilt, which ended up in a draw. However, Ser Robert would admit defeat.

### Trial of seven of Ser Duncan the Tall

During the Tourney at Ashford Meadow, a hedge knight named Ser Duncan the Tall attacked Prince Aerion Targaryen in defense of Tanselle, a puppeteer from Dorne. Due to this, Aerion and his brother, Prince Daeron, challenged Ser Duncan to a trial of seven. Ser Lyonel volunteered as one of Duncan's champions. Ser Duncan's champions emerged victorious and Duncan was declared innocent.

### Lyonel's Rebellion

*Main article: Lyonel's Rebellion*
King Aegon V Targaryen arranged a betrothal of his heir, Prince Duncan Targaryen, to Lyonel Baratheon's daughter. However, the betrothal was broken when he fell in love with and married the lowborn Jenny of Oldstones. Infuriated, and believing that House Targaryen had insulted House Baratheon's honor, he renounced his fealty to the Iron Throne, declared himself Storm King, and pronounced that the Stormlands had seceded from the Seven Kingdoms. He called his banners and took up arms against the Crown.

Lyonel's brief rebellion ended when he was defeated by Ser Duncan the Tall, now a member of the Kingsguard, in a trial by combat. King Lyonel surrendered and abdicated, and swore fealty to the Crown once more. The rebellion was a strategic victory for House Baratheon, however, as Lyonel got what he wanted; King Aegon betrothed his youngest daughter, Princess Rhaelle Targaryen, to Ormund Baratheon, Lyonel's son and heir.
East

"The **East**", or sometimes "**Eastlands**", refers to the large region Middle-earth including the lands of Rhun and beyond.

## Description

In the time of the Two Trees of Valinor and the First Age of Arda, the Eastlands were the location of the inland Sea of Helcar, the mountain range of Orocarni (Mountains of the East), Cuiviénen, the birthplace of Elves, and Hildórien, the birthplace of Men in the first year of the sun. After the destruction of Beleriand, the shape of the region changed considerably becoming more of dried land consisting of scattered woodlands and lowlands. The Sea of Helcar disappeared, possibly shrinking into the smaller Sea of Rhûn, Cuiviénen merged with the land and was no longer along the coast, Hildórien still bordered the East Sea to its east; however, both of these realms were probably no longer inhabited as they once were. The Orocarni Mountains still remained intact and unbroken.

## History

The Elves and Dwarves (in the mountains) were the first to inhabit the East and still continued to do so even after many Elves left on the Great Journey to Valinor. Later during the First Age, Men inhabited the land and quickly spread into the west but only the tribes of the Edain moved into the Beleriand escaping the Dark Powers, while the earlier Easterling tribes stayed and continued to serve them.

Throughout the Second and Third ages, the region still continued to be inhabited by the Easterlings who completely dominated the area and still served the Dark Powers. The Easterlings also sometimes refer to their land as the Land of the Rising Sun. Dwarves probably still lived in the Orocarni mountain range as well as other men and creatures. The Blue Wizards - Pallando and Alatar were said to have gone out there in wagons, but never returned. However, Tolkien never expanded much on this area.

Generally, throughout the three ages of Middle-earth the east has often been the source of those who served Morgoth and Sauron and other enemies of the Free Peoples.

## References

* The Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion
* The Atlas of Middle-earth pgs. 5, 39, 181 & 185
Amdír

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**Amdír,** also known as **Malgalad**, was an Elf of Doriath, the father of Amroth and King of Lothlórien.

## Biography

Amdír was a Sindarin elf from Doriath who left east into Eriador after the War of Wrath. He took over the realm of Lórinand (later Lórien) from the Silvan Elves who had had no lords before, south of where Oropher established the Woodland Realm among the Silvan Elves of Mirkwood.

Amdír and Oropher joined Gil-galad's forces when he crossed the Misty Mountains and took the help of the Longbeards of Moria in the War of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. He was killed in the Battle of Dagorlad alongside most of those who followed him. His son Amroth succeeded him as King of Lórien.

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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Unfinished Tales,* Part Two: The Second Age, IV: "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn, and of Amroth King of Lórien"

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Ladros

**Ladros** was the name of the north-eastern corner of Dorthonion situated in the north of Beleriand during the First Age.

As the rest of Dorthonion, Ladros was dotted with great pine forests and steep slopes. It lay at the very border of Morgoth's realm, just south of the Anfauglith.

## History

Before the coming of Men into the west, the Ñoldor lords Angrod and Aegnor, sons of Finarfin, ruled Dorthonion. As the land of Dor-lómin was given to the House of Hador, so was Ladros given to the House of Bëor. Boromir son of Boron, grandson of Bëor became the first Lord of Ladros. He was succeeded by his son Bregor, and he by his son Bregolas. Bregolas fell during the Dagor Bragollach, and Barahir son of Bregor would have been Lord of Ladros. He never regained his lands, though, as Morgoth's forces swept through them after the Bragollach.

The last remnant of Bëor's folk dwelt in the Highlands of Dorthonion after Morgoth conquered them, led by Barahir. Eventually they were worsted and only one, Beren Camlost son of Barahir (who would in turn have been Lord of Ladros), escaped to continue the battle against Morgoth.Template:Fact

## References

1. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter XIV: "Of Beleriand and its Realms"

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Coldfells

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The ****Coldfells**** were a hilly region located to the north of Rivendell.

Aragorn's grandfather Arador was captured here and slain by Hill trolls.

## Reference

1. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings,* Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers, I: The Númenórean Kings, (v): "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen"

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Castamir the Usurper

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**Castamir the Usurper** usurped the throne of Gondor from Eldacar, ruling from TA 1437 to 1447 of the Third Age, until he was violently deposed at the Battle of Erui.

## Biography

The great-grandson of the unremarkable King Calmacil, Castamir was not in line for the throne, but his royal background had made him the *Lord of Ships* under the previous king, Valacar. His lineage and influence left him in a position to challenge the current king, Eldacar, who was only half Dúnadan. As King Valacar's only son, Eldacar was the legitimate heir to the throne, but his half Rhovanion lineage angered citizens who believed in a pure dúnedain royalty. Capitalizing on what became outright protest against the current king, Castamir was able to incite rebellion and besiege Eldacar within the city Osgiliath in TA 1437 of the Third Age. The city was set on fire by Castamir's troops, destroying the famed Dome of Stars. Shortly thereafter, Eldacar fled the city and into exile in Rhovanion, to the north. With the defeat of the king, Castamir seized the throne.

For ten years Castamir ruled Gondor with an iron fist, while Eldacar quietly regained power. Castamir ruled cruelly, and committed many foul deeds, including executing Eldacar's own son, Ornendil. At first the people of Gondor tolerated Castamir because of his pure Númenórean blood. Then, in 1447, Castamir, now called "the Usurper" by his people was overthrown after a decade of wicked rule with the people now rallying around the true king, Eldacar. He was slain by Eldacar's forces at the Battle of Erui, the decisive battle of the Kin-strife as this period came to be known. At the Crossings of Erui, Eldacar personally slew Castamir.

Castamir's influence did not end there. Remnants of his forces, and his surviving sons, retreated from the Battle of Erui to the port of Pelargir and escaped by ship to Umbar, far to the south. These descendants of Castamir became the so-called "Corsairs of Umbar", fierce pirates who terrorized the ports of Gondor with the help of the men of Harad. They were perhaps the greatest threat to Gondor for nearly 400 years, commanding massive fleets of ships. Their most infamous exploit was the Raid of Pelargir in TA 1634, in which a Corsair armada led by his great-grandsons Angamaitë‎ and Sangahyando‎ sailed up the river Anduin to the port of Pelargir, deep in Gondor's territory. This raid coincided with the young King Minardil's visit, and he was slain in by the Corsairs as they attacked.

They remained a significant threat until TA 1810, when King Telumehtar retook Umbar for Gondor. So great a victory was this, that forever after Telumehtar was known as Umbardacil, which literally means "victor over Umbar". In this battle the last descendants of Castamir were finally killed.

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## References

1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `Appendix`
2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `Peoples`

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Aenar Targaryen

Lord **Aenar Targaryen**, also known has **Aenar the Exile**, was the first Lord of Dragonstone of House Targaryen. He was a nobleman of the Valyrian Freehold, and a former Dragonlord.

## History

Aenar relocated his family to Dragonstone after his daughter, Daenys, had a prophetic dream that foretold of Valyria's destruction. He brought five dragons with him, one of them being Balerion. Because of this, Aenar was stripped of his ancestral home and titles, and known as a coward within Valyria.

After the Doom, House Targaryen became one of the last few houses of Valyria, along with Houses Velaryon and Celtigar. The Targaryens were the only ones who owned dragons. Aenar was eventually succeeded by his son, Gaemon.
Pastures of Yavanna

The **Pastures of Yavanna** were a region in the south of the continent of Aman in Valinor.

## History

The Pastures were presided over by Yavanna, a Vala that was responsible of the growth of all fruits and other growing things in Arda. Northeast of the Pastures were the Woods of Orome. The gardens, being an area of Valinor completely under Yavanna's control, are thought to be a lush, natural place of great beauty, as the Valar can shape their specific areas to fit their desires.

## References

1. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* The First Age, The Elder Days, "Valinor"
Anardil

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****Anardil**** was the sixth King of Gondor.

## Biography

Anardil was born in TA 136. He ascended to the throne after the death of his father Eärendil in TA 324. No notable events were recorded for his reign, except that he was the last king to dwell in Osgiliath during the summer, as his son rebuilt and expanded Minas Anor. Anardil died in TA 411 aged 275 after a rule of eighty-seven years and was succeeded by his son Ostoher.

## Etymology

The name **Anardil** is a Quenyan word that meant "devoted to the sun" or "friend of the sun". It is made from the words **anar**, meaning "sun", and **-dil** (another form of the more common ending **-ndil**), meaning "devoted" or "friend". A much earlier Anardil was the birth-name of **Tar-Aldarion**.Template:Fact

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## References

1. ↑ *The History of Middle-earth,* Vol. 12: *The Peoples of Middle-earth,* VII: "The Heirs of Elendil"
2. ↑ *The Lord of the Rings,* Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers, I: The Númenórean Kings, (iv): "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"

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Himlad

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**Himlad** was a cold land in the East Beleriand in Middle-earth during the First Age. It lay between the rivers Aros and Celon in the northwest of Beleriand.

## History

Himlad was held by Celegorm and Curufin before the Siege of Angband took place. When Aredhel was lost, she passed through Himlad until she found Nan Elmoth. Years later, when Aredhel and her son Maeglin left Nan Elmoth to return to Gondolin, Eöl the Dark Elf crossed Himlad and was captured by the riders of Curufin.

This land was held by Celegorm and Curufin, until the Dagor Bragollach in the latter part of the First Age.

## Etymology

***Himlad*** means "cool plain", from the Sindarin *him* ("cool") and *lad* ("plain").

## References

1. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth*, The First Age, The Elder Days, "Realms-Before the Great Defeat"
2. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion*, Chapter XIV: "Of Beleriand and its Realms"
3. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion*, Chapter XVI: "Of Maeglin"
4. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion*, Chapter XVIII: "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin"
5. ↑ *The Silmarillion*, Index of Names
6. ↑ *The Silmarillion*, Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin names

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Gaemon Palehair

**Gaemon Palehair** was a pretender king during the Dance of the Dragons. His mother, Essie, claimed he was the bastard son of King Aegon II Targaryen. In the end she confessed to the fact that her son was actually born from a silver haired oarsman from Lys. Gaemon died of poison whilst serving as King Aegon III Targaryen's foodtaster.

## History

During the Moon of the Three Kings Gaemon revealed himself as the bastard of King Aegon, and claimed that he himself should be king. He gathered thousands to his cause after issuing his edicts, most of which were favourable to the poor.

Gaemon was spared after his mother's confession, although she was hanged for treason. He was even taken into the royal household, and would befriend the young King Aegon III Targaryen. He was made the king's whipping boy by Lord Unwin Peake. He was later made foodtaster and would die of poison that may have been intended for the king.
Bran the Builder

## Brandon Stark

**Brandon Stark**, also known as **Brandon *the Builder***, was the founder of House Stark who lived during the Age of Heroes.

## Legends

He owes his nickname to the fact he built Winterfell and The Wall . Some stories say he did it with the help of the Giants. Whether he built the entire wall or not is a matter of debate, but it is certain the he built portions of the Wall into several tall mountains to improve its structural integrity. He is credited with the creation of other famous constructions, most notably Storm's End.
Jason Lannister

Lord **Jason Lannister** was the Lord of Casterly Rock and the head of House Lannister during the reigns of King Viserys I and Aegon II Targaryen.

## History

In his youth, Jason fought with his younger twin, Tyland, for the hand of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, but with no success.

During the Dance of the Dragons, Jason sided with Aegon II Targaryen against Rhaenyra, whilst Tyland served as Master of Coin on Aegon's small council. Jason was killed by Pate of Longleaf in the Battle at the Red Fork, however, throwing the Westerlands into disarray.
Daeron Targaryen (the Daring)

Prince **Daeron Targaryen**, known as **Daeron the Daring**, was the third and youngest son of King Viserys I Targaryen and his second wife, Queen Alicent Hightower. He was also youngest brother to King Aegon II. He rode the dragon Tessarion.

## History

Daeron served as a squire to Lord Ormund Hightower as a result of his father's new found association with the house. He would not initially fight during the Battle on the Honeywine, although it is unknown where he was. He eventually arrived and saved the green forces, killing Tom Flowers in the process. He was knighted after the battle and dubbed Ser Daeron the Daring. He was present for the First Battle of Tumbleton but both he and Tessarion sat it out.
Helaena Targaryen

Queen **Helaena Targaryen** was the sister-wife to Aegon II, daughter of King Viserys I Targaryen and his second wife, Queen Alicent Hightower. She had three children with her husband, the twins Jaehaerys and Jaehaera and Maelor. Helaena was a dragonrider, her dragon was Dreamfyre.

## Apperance and Character

She is plump and less striking than most Targaryens. She is a pleasant and happy girl. Everyone agrees that she would make a fine mother.

She was loved by the smallfolk.

## History

When Blood and Cheese were hired to murder one of her sons during the Dance of the Dragons, they at first forced her to choose. She offered herself instead but they refused and stated if she didn't decide quick Blood would rape her daughter, she reluctantly named her youngest, Maelor, but the assassins killed Jaehaerys instead. She became so depressed at the death of her son (and the knowledge that Maelor knew she had chosen him to die), she locked herself away and withdrew from the war and the world, becoming unreliable as a dragonrider for the green cause. She was taken captive during the Fall of King's Landing.

In 130 AC, Helaena, mad with grief, jumped from Maegor's Holdfast and died on the spikes below. She was 21 when she died. Rumors that she was murdered by Luthor Largent, at Queen Rhaenyra's behest, spread through King's Landing.
Puckens

**Puckens** is a guard in service to House Lannister.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Puckens is one of the Lannister guards in the room with the corpse of Tywin Lannister. He leaves to find Maester Ballabar or Maester Frenken upon Cersei's command. He instead returns with Qyburn. He is amongs those present to hear Ser Jaime Lannister rebuff the offer of the position of King's Hand, and sees Cersei slap her brother.
House Corbray

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**House Corbray** is a poor but noble, old house located in The Vale.

## Historical members

* Lord Corwyn Corbray, Andal warlord and founder of the house.
* King Qyle Corbray, first Andal king killed by Robar II Royce.
* Ser Jaime Corbray, a knight who fought during the Battle of the Seven Stars.
* Ser Gawen Corbray, Master-at-arms of the Red Keep during the reign of Aegon I Targaeryen.
* Ser Corwyn Corbray, a knight and first husband of Princess Rhaena Targaryen. Killed by a crossbowman at Runestone.
Battle at Fairmarket

A **battle at Fairmarket** was a decisive battle fought during Harwyn Hoare's conquest of the Riverlands from the rule of the Storm Kings. It was fought between the armies of House Hoare, led by Harwyn, and House Durrandon, led by King Arrec Durrandon.

## Prelude

The rivermen's resistance to the Ironborn had been broken after defeats to the armies of Samwell Rivers and Lady Agnes Blackwood. Numerous riverlords, including Lothar Bracken and Theo Charlton, had chosen to instead support Harwyn, with dreams of their own independence. These rivermen harassed Arrec's army as they marched north, denying them supplies.

## The Battle

Harwyn met Arrec at Fairmarket on the Blue Fork of the Trident. Arrec had half gain the amount of men that Harwyn had under his command, but his were tired and had suffered supply loss on the journey. The Ironborn longships allowed them to seize the crossing. Arrec was reckless and indecisive, which caused for him to lose badly, with half of his men dying, including two of his brothers.

## Aftermath

The rivermen were initially joyous after the battle. Instead of granting them independence, however, Harwyn gave himelf the Riverlands and became the first King of the Isles and the Rivers.
Ellyn Reyne

**Ellyn Reyne**, also known as **Ellyn Tarbeck**, was a woman of House Reyne. She was the wife of Ser Tion Lannister and then Lord Walderan Tarbeck.

## Appearance and Character

Ellyn is described as being hot tempered, strong willed and ambitious. She not only desired to marry into House Lannister, but also to make herself the Lady of Casterly Rock.

## History

Ellyn's father, Robert Reyne, had little trouble arranging a betrothal between his daughter and Tywald Lannister, the heir to the Rock. Unfortunately, Robert and Tywald were both killed during the Peake Uprising. Instead Ellyn seduced Tywald's twin brother, Tion Lannister, the new heir. Tion chose Ellyn over his betrothed, the daughter of Lord Rowan. Lord Gerold Lannister initially opposed the marriage, but eventually let his son follow his heart.

Ellyn became the Lady of Casterly Rock in all but name after marrying Tion, and used the position to her benefit. She filled her court with musicians, artists and mummers. She also used the time to bestow honours upon House Reyne, giving lands and titles to members if her family, including her brothers.

Tion perished during the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion, leaving Ellyn widowed and with no issue. As a result Ellyn lost power, with Tytos Lannister the new heir. Ellyn reportedly tried to bed Tytos, who was married to Jeyne Marbrand.

Ellyn was then quickly wedded off to Lord Walderan Tarbeck, the head of House Tarbeck. With him she had three children, two daughters, Rohanne and Cyrelle, and one son, Tion, who was named as an insult to Gerold and Tytos.

Ellyn was present at the feast where Tytos Lannister announced the betrothal of Genna Lannister to Emmon Frey, the second son of Lord Walder Frey. She laughed at the news, likely because she found the match to be a poor one. She used the wealth of the Lannisters to rebuild Tarbeck Hall.

When Ser Tywin Lannister ordered for House Tarbeck to pay their debts, Walderan tried to intimidate him, but was taken prisoner. In response, Ellyn took prisoner two Lannisters of Lannisport, as well as Ser Stafford Lannister, saying that the three would die unless Walderan was returned. Tywin wanted to send Walderan back in three pieces, but an exchange was agreed and overseen by Ellyn's brother, Ser Reynard Reyne.

Ellyn was killed during the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion, when Tywin besieged Tarbeck Hall. A catapult caused the structure to collapse, killing Ellyn and her son, and then Tywin had the place torched. According to Tygett Lannister, Tywin smiled at the demise of Ellyn.
Narrows of the Forest

**Narrows of the Forest** was the "waist" of Mirkwood forest made so by the indentation of the East Bight.

The Narrows were located in the south-central part of the forest and were quite narrow, hence the name, with an east-west length of only about eighty miles while most of Mirkwood's areas were over a hundred miles in length from east to west.

## History

During the time of the Wainriders invasions, Forthwini (the Lord of the Éothéod)’s lands were frequently raided by the Easterling invaders who came through the Narrows and up Anduin.

## References

1. ↑ *Unfinished Tales,* Index
2. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* Regional Maps, "Wilderland"
3. ↑ *Unfinished Tales,* Part Three: The Third Age, II: "Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan"

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East Beleriand

The **East Beleriand** was the eastern region of Beleriand located between the western part and the Blue Mountains during the First Age of Middle-earth.

## Description

The wide and open regions of Lothlann, Maglor's Gap, Thargelion, and Ossiriand made up the majority of East Beleriand. They were lands consisting mostly of hills and lowlands with dense forests, scattered woodlands, scrubs, stunted trees, and thickets. Climate would have varied from severely cold and dry winters with short and cold summers, to mild winters and summers, all of which were under the influence of the cold and dry winds from Dor Daidelos and the Iron Mountains to the north, and the warm and moist winds coming from the sea.

## History

Before the Return of the Ñoldor, the areas of East Beleriand were inhabited by the Laiquendi living in Ossiriand and the Sindar in other parts. When the Ñoldor did return, the majority of the region was under control of Maedhros, Maglor, Celegorm, Caranthir, Curufin, Amrod and Amras, the Sons of Fëanor. They built extensive fortresses and Castles in the area between Lothlann and Thargelion which buttressed Morgoth's domain in the farther north. The dominant languages here during this time was Sindarin and Quenya but later there were also mannish speeches as well.

By the later First Age, more and more of this land fell under the power of Morgoth until it was finally conquered by the Dark Powers and was renamed Dor Daedeloth. It, along with the rest of Beleriand, was destroyed after the War of Wrath. However, some of it did survive into the Second and Third Ages becoming Lindon, the land of Gil-galad and then Círdan the Shipwright.

## References

1. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth*, The First Age, The Elder Days, "Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
2. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth*, Thematic Maps, "Landforms"
3. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth*, Thematic Maps, "Vegetation"
4. ↑ *The Atlas of Middle-earth,* Thematic Maps, "Climate"
5. ↑ *The Silmarillion*
King of the Reunited Kingdom

The **Kings of the Reunited Kingdom**, also known as the **High Kings of Gondor and Arnor**, were the rulers of the Reunited Kingdom after the climax and end of the War of the Ring.

## During the War of the Ring

In the north, the realm of Arnor had fallen into troubled times. It broke into three separate kingdoms, and in time these too were lost, so that
the Dúnedain of the North-kingdom of Elendil were reduced to a wandering people led by a Chieftain. Nonetheless, they were able to maintain Isildur's line in unbroken descent. However this failed in Gondor, and Eärnur was lost, without heirs, in TA 2050. Gondor's rule was taken up by the Stewards.

There were two attempts to reunite the kingdoms. The first of these occurred when Arvedui of Arthedain claimed the High Kingship of the Two Kingdoms. His claim was rejected by Steward Pelendur and the Council of Gondor, who elected to maintain their independence.

## Reunification

More than a thousand years later, after the War of the Ring, Arvedui's direct descendant Aragorn
 came forward to make the same claim. This time, the people of Gondor
accepted a High King, and the Two Kingdoms were reunited at last.

Aragorn II ruled from Minas Tirith, which became even greater and more beautiful than it was in the first days after its construction, but he travelled throughout his wide lands, and rebuilt Annuminas. When he went north he would rule from there. The Shire was an exception to this, and though it lay within the Reunited Kingdom, Aragorn made a law that Men should not enter it, a law that he observed himself.

After Aragorn's death, his son Eldarion took up the High Kingship, and the Reunited Kingdom endured for many years under the new King and his descendants.

## References

* The Atlas of Middle-earth

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Tion Frey

**Tion Frey** is the third son of Emmon Frey. He serves as a squire to Ser Jaime Lannister

## Appearance and Character

Willem is either a blond boy with long hair, and a low peach fuzzy beard that covers his cheeks and jaw, or one with brown hair.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Since his mother Genna is a Lannister, Tion fights with his cousin, Jaime, at the Battle of the Whispering Wood. When Robb Stark wins the battle, he takes Tion as a captive along with the Kingslayer to Riverrun.

### A Clash of Kings

King Robb Stark offers to release Tion and his cousin Willem Lannister in exchange for Sansa and Arya Stark. But Tyrion declines his offer, and suggests Lord Medger Cerwyn and Ser Donel Locke in exchange for Tion, and Harrion Karstark with Ser Wylis Manderly for Willem. Tyrion uses these negotiations as a cover to sneak his men into Riverrun and help Jamie escape the dungeons, however the negotiations doesn't work as well as his plan, and Tion remains captive at Riverrun with his cousins.

### A Storm of Swords

Blinded by vengeance for two of his sons; Lord Rickard Karstark uses ten of his men to attack both Tion and his cousin Willem while still in their cells. Their killers, along with Lord Rickard, are condemned to death and executed by Robb Stark.
Aelyx Targaryen

**Aelyx Targaryen** was a member of House Targaryen before the War of Conquest.

## History

Aelyx was born at Dragonstone, the firstborn son of Lord Aerys Targaryen. He was the brother of Baelon and Daemion Targaryen, both of whom ruled as Lords of Dragonstone. Aelyx presumably died before his father, as there are no records of Aelyx ever having ruled over the island.
Jocelyn Swyft

**Jocelyn Swyft** is a woman of House Swyft and an attendant of Cersei Lannister in King's Landing.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Jocelyn is present when news arrives of the death of Lord Tywin Lannister. she is visibly shocked by the news, and is both pale and shivering. She later talks to King Tommen I Baratheon, telling him that it is raining because the gods are crying for Tywin. cersei thinks Jocelyn is a fool.
House Gardener

**House Gardener of Highgarden** is an extinct house of the Reach. Their symbol was a green hand on white.

## History

Garth the Gardener, son of Garth Greenhand, founded the line of the Kings of the Reach many thousands of years ago. Garth had many children, and half the houses of the Reach claim descent from him.

The Gardeners built the castle at Highgarden and ruled for many centuries until the invasion of Aegon the Conqueror. King Garse VII Gardener was killed by Argilac Durrandon during the Battle of Summerhall. other kingdoms fell before him, King Mern IX Gardener and King Loren Lannister of the Rock made alliance and brought a substantial host to face the Targaryen army, which they outnumbered five-to-one. The battle proceeded in their favour until Aegon unleashed all three of his dragons at once. The battlefield turned into a funeral pyre as thousands were slaughtered, Mern and his heirs amongst them.

With House Gardener extinguished, Mern's steward Harlen Tyrell surrendered control of Highgarden to Aegon. For this, Aegon promoted Harlen and made House Tyrell the new ruling house of the Reach, to the fury of House Florent, whose claim to Highgarden as closer kin to the Gardeners was superior.

## Historical Gardener characters

* Garth Gardener, known as Garth Greenhand
	+ Garth I Gardener, his son
* King Garth III Gardener
* King Garth V Gardener
* King Gwayne I Gardener
* King Gyles I Gardener
* King Meryn III Gardener
* King Garland II Gardener
* King Gwayne III Gardener
* King John II Gardener
* King Gareth II Gardener
* King Garth VI Gardener
* King Gyles II Gardener
* King Gordan I Gardener
* King Garth VII Gardener, called the Goldhand. The greatest Gardener King. His reign was called The 'Golden Reign', the longest and most prosperous for the Reach.
	+ A great-grandson, his successor
* King Gwayne IV Gardener
* King Mern II Gardener, called "*the Mason*", built a new curtain wall about Highgarden.
* King Mern III Gardener, called "*the Madling*".
* King Garth IX Gardener, first of the Three Sage Kings.
	+ King Merle I Gardener, called "*the Meek*", his son and successor. First Gardener king to worship the Faith of the Seven. Second of the Three Sage Kings.
		- King Gwayne V Gardener, his grandson, Merle I's son and successor. The first Gardener king born into the Faith of the Seven, as well as the first to be made a knight. Last of the Three Sage Kings.
* King Garland VI Gardener
* King Gyles III Gardener, under whose rule Highgarden reached the apex of its power.
* King Garth X Gardener, called "*Garth Greybeard*", under his long reign House Gardener reached the nadir of its power.
	+ King Mern VI Gardener, his second cousin and successor.
	+ his youngest daughter, married to Ser Robert Tyrell.
* King Greydon Gardener
* King Perceon III Gardener, who had House Manderly exiled from the Reach.
* King Garth XII Gardener
* King Garse VII Gardener
* King Mern IX Gardener, last King of the Reach
	+ Prince Edmund Gardener, Mern's son and heir
	+ Prince Gawen Gardener, Mern's second son.
	+ his nephew, who survived the Field of Fire, but died from his wounds three days later.
Lyanna Stark

**Lyanna Stark** was the sister of Brandon Stark, Eddard Stark, and Benjen Stark. She was fair and beautiful, and crowned the Queen of Love and Beauty by Rhaegar Targaryen after he won a tourney in Harrenhal. Rhaegar kidnapped her (or ran off with her). Afterwards Brandon Stark along with several companions of his went to King's Landing to demand her release and Rhaegar's head, leading the Mad King to order his deaths, as well as the death of Brandon's father, for his actions. She was betrothed to Robert Baratheon, who never accepted her death and mourned her for the rest of his life. Her passing was hard on Ned, as well. In his fever dreams, Ned remembers promising Lyanna something, and seeing her on "her bed of blood" surrounded by blue flowers. She was an important cause of Robert's Rebellion, which led to the destruction of the Targaryens and brought the Baratheons and Lannisters to the Iron Throne.
Aemond Targaryen

Prince **Aemond Targaryen** was a member of House Targaryen and was the the brother of King Aegon II Targaryen. He was also known as **Aemond One-Eye** and **Aemond the Kinslayer**. He was a dragonrider whose dragon was Vhagar.

## Appearance and Personality

Aemond lost his eye as a boy, apparently put out by one of the Strong Bastards. He was known to put a sapphire in place of the missing eye. He wore night-black armor chased with gold.

He was cruel, arrogant, violent and dangerous, a skilled but not quite seasoned warrior who was trained personally by Criston Cole of the Kingsguard. As a child, he was capable of holding off three of his half-brothers, but in fairness he was at least three years older than them at the time, and therefore had an advantage of age, training and strength.

He was mad enough to believe that *losing an eye* in a duel that he had initiated was payment enough to own a dragon such as Vhagar. During the Dance of the Dragons, Aemond was individually a ferocious asset to the greens, but strategically he blundered and would have caused greater victories for the greens if he had stayed with Criston Cole.

## History

Aemond was nineteen when his father, King Viserys I Targaryen died. He rode the dragon Vhagar during the Dance of the Dragons, siding with his brother, King Aegon II Targaryen. His bedmate was Alys Rivers.

At the war's outset, Aemond flew to Storm's End to win the loyalty of Lord Borros Baratheon by wedding one of his daughters. There he encountered Lucerys Velaryon, on a similar errand for the blacks, and his dragon, Arrax. As Lucerys flew away from the castle, Aemond took the opportunity to overtake and kill his nephew. He became known as a kinslayer for his action.

Aemond's next dragonfight was at the side of King Aegon at the Battle of Rook's Rest, where the brothers slew Rhaenys Targaryen. Aegon, however, was severely wounded, and Aemond ruled in his stead as Prince Regent and Protector of the Realm for a year while Aegon recovered. He took up the iron and ruby crown of Aegon the Conqueror, and was said to have stated that it looked better on himself than it ever did on Aegon.

Pringe Regent Aemond and the Hand, Ser Criston Cole, gathered an army to march on Prince Daemon at Harrenhal. As they were on the march, King's Landing fell without them to defend it, as Daemon's spies had learned of their intent. Following the greens' defeat in the Battle by the Lakeshore, Aemond and Vhagar burned black-aligned settlements throughout the Riverlands. This left Ser Criston without a dragon at the Battle at the stony ridge.

Prince Daemon Targaryen challenged Aemond, waiting for thirteen days at Harrenhal with Caraxes until Aemond stopped burning the Riverlands to come face him. Aemond arrived with a pregnant Alys. The Dance over Harrenhal ended in the deaths of both riders and both dragons over the Gods Eye. Aemond's body, still chained to the saddle, went underwater along with Vhagar and was only recovered after the war. Dark Sister was through his eye.
Eddard Stark

Lord **Eddard Stark**, also known as **Ned Stark**, was the Lord of Winterfell, head of House Stark and Warden of the North. He was the second son of Rickard Stark and Lyarra Stark. He had an older brother, Brandon Stark, and a younger brother, Benjen Stark, as well as a younger sister, Lyanna Stark. He was married to Catelyn Tully and has five trueborn children with her: Robb, Sansa, Arya, Bran and Rickon Stark. Eddard also had an illegitimate son Jon Snow who he raised alongside his trueborn children at Winterfell. Eddard was executed for treason on the orders of King Joffrey I Baratheon.

## History

Eddard became Lord of Winterfell after the deaths of his father and elder brother. They were executed by Mad King Aerys II Targaryen, for demanding justice in the kidnapping of Lyanna by Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. Eddard had been fostered at the Eyrie by Jon Arryn along with Robert Baratheon. Robert's Rebellion began when Jon Arryn was told to seize his two wards for the King's justice. Instead, he called up his bannermen for war.

Eddard fought in many battles during the war, including the Battle of the Bells and the Battle of the Trident. He was joined in the fighting by Lord Howland Reed. He arrived too late to stop the Sack of King's Landing, and instead rode south to lift the Siege of Storm's End.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

In A Game of Thrones, Catelyn approaches Ned at the Winterfell Godswood and informs him of the death of Jon Arryn. King Robert Baratheon rides to Winterfell at the death of his previous Hand, Jon Arryn , to ask him to take up the position. It is an honour Ned does not want, but is obliged to accept. He also takes the position so he might investigate Jon Arryn's death when it is said he has been murdered.

Ned is woken one morning on the journey south and is told he must rid with the king. Robert talks to Ned about assassinating Daenerys Targaryen, and Ned pushes for Robert Arryn or Stannis Baratheon to be named Warden of the East.
East Bight

The **East Bight** was a large clearing in southeast Mirkwood.

East Bight was the great indentation in the eastern edge of Mirkwood, a treeless region that was roughly square in shape, some fifty miles to a side, towards the southern end of the wood. The "Bight" was not a natural formation, but rather the result of generations of forestry by the Northmen who had historically occupied the lands east of the forest, from whom the Éothéod could claim descent. Because of the Bight, that part of Mirkwood immediately to the north of Amon Lanc was less than one hundred miles across, and so it became known as the Narrows of the Forest.
House Baratheon of Dragonstone

Lords Paramount of the Stormlands (disputed by House Baratheon of King's Landing)

### Overlord

Sovereign
House Baratheon of King's Landing (formerly)

## Physical Traits

### Features

Tall and powerfully built with square jawlines

## TV Series

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**House Baratheon of Dragonstone** is a R'hllor-worshipping cadet branch of House Baratheon led by Stannis Baratheon. The house has claimed to be the rightful royal house of the Seven Kingdoms since Eddard Stark sent a letter to Stannis, informing him about the incest of Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and the bastardy of Joffrey, Tommen and Myrcella Baratheon. Their lands are ruled from Dragonstone, an island and castle in Blackwater Bay. Their words are "*Ours is the Fury*".

## History

House Baratheon of Dragonstone was founded shortly after the conclusion of Robert's Rebellion. Stannis Baratheon was granted Dragonstone by the successor of Aerys II, his older brother Robert, along with the position of Master of Ships on the king's small council. Although Stannis won the most merit during the war, defending Storm's End under siege for weeks, his younger brother Renly was given Storm's End and the position of Master of Laws.

## Vassals

### The Crownlands

* House Bar Emmon of Sharp Point.
* House Chyttering.
* House Farring.
* House Follard.
* House Massey of Stonedance.
* House Velaryon of Driftmark.

### The North

* House Flint of the Mountains.
* House Wull.
* House Burley.
* House Harclay.
* House Knott.
* House Liddle.
* House Norrey.
* House Glover of Deepwood Motte.
* House Mormont of Bear Island.
* House Karstark of Karhold. (treacherous)
* House Umber of the Last Hearth. (Mors Crowfood faction)

### The Stormlands

* House Caron of Nightsong.
* House Estermont of Greenstone. (Lomas Estermont faction)
* House Fell of Felwood.
* House Grandison of Grandview.
* House Horpe.
* House Morrigen of Crows Nest.
* House Peasebury of Poddingfield.
* House Seaworth of Cape Wrath.
* House Wensington.
* House Wylde of Rain House.

### The Reach

* House Florent of Brightwater Keep.
* House Meadows of Grassy Vale.

### Unknown Regions

* House Blackberry.
* House Suggs.

## Members

* Stannis Baratheon, Lord of Dragonstone, Lord of Storm's End, claimant King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men.
	+ Selyse Florent, his wife. Claimant Queen Consort of the Seven Kingdoms.
		- Shireen Baratheon, their daughter. Claimant Crown Princess of the Seven Kingdoms.
Genna Lannister

**Genna Lannister** is the only daughter of Lord Tytos Lannister and his wife, Jeyne Marbrand. She is the younger sister of Tywin and Kevan Lannister, and the older sister of Tygett and Gerion Lannister. She is married to Emmon Frey, and together they have four children.

## Appearance and Character

Genna was shapely in her youth, but has since become fat. Now she has a square figure with a broad and smooth face.

Genna is intelligent and shrewd, which appears to be a common trait in House Lannister, and commands authority. She bosses around her husband, who she considers to be inept. She sits at the war council of Ser Jaime Lannister, which is unusual for a woman.

## History

Genna was born as the third child of Tytos Lannister and Jeyne Marbrand, as well as being the only daughter. Tytos wanted to be liked and loved by his people and other lords. This was used as a weakness by Lord Walder Frey, who managed to secure a marriage between Genna and his second son, Emmon, when Genna was 7 and Emmon was 14.

The betrothal was announced at a feast attended by half the nobles of The Westerlands. Genna's eldest brother, Tywin, spoke out against the match. Genna did not love Tywin for the man that he became, nor for some of the things that he did, but she did love him for that. The announcement also elicited a laugh from Ellyn Tarbeck and Roger Reyne stormed from the hall in a fit of rage.

Genna did not love Emmon, but she did have four children by him. The oldest was Cleos, the second was Lyonel, the third was Tion, and the last was Walder, named for his paternal grandfather. She would also have two grandsons by Cleos and his wife, Jeyne Darry, Tywin and Willem Frey. Genna remained at Casterly Rock after her marriage, as did Emmon.

After the death of Joanna Lannister, Tywin's wife and cousin, Genna became a maternal influence on Tywin's three children. She used to pinch Jaime's ear. It was Genna that confided in Cersei Lannister that her father had offered the king with a proposal to wed her to the heir apparent, Prince Rhaegar Targaryen of Dragonstone. It was Genna that Cersei ran to when this didn't happen, and Genna told her that the offer had been refused by King Aerys II Targaryen. Genna told Cersei that Tywin would find her a better husband.

Genna once told her eldest brother that, of all his children, it was Tyrion Lannister who resembled him the most. Tywin got angry at this, as he hated Tyrion, and didn't talk to Genna at all for half a year. She has apparently since fallen out of Tywin's favour, though it is unsure what she actually did.
Duskendale

**Duskendale** is a port town on the eastern coast of The Crownlands. It is the ancestral seat of House Darklyn. It is currently held by House Rykker.

## Description

Duskendale has cobbled streets, and is surrounded by small fishing villages. Rocks protect it from the waves of the ocean. The Dun Fort is the castle that overlooks the city, held by House Rykker.

## History

Duskendale was originally held by House Darklyn. It was passed to House Rykker after the Defiance of Duskendale, a conflict in which King Aerys II Targaryen was held captive by House Darklyn for half a year and rescued by Ser Barristan Selmy. After this, House Darklyn was destroyed. The entire city was thus handed to House Rykker.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Brienne Tarth visits the town of Duskendale whilst on her hunt for Sansa Stark, believing that Ser Dontos Hollard may have brought her there. She is turned away by the Maester, who claims to know nothing of the two. He speculates that Dontos took Sansa to Oldtown or across the Narrow Sea.
Dimbar

File:Dimbar.gif  **Dimbar** was an empty land in the Beleriand beneath the peaks of Crissaegrim, between the forests of Brethil in the west and Neldoreth to the east.

## History

Dimbar was still empty and seemingly at peace even after the ravages of the Dagor Bragollach, possibly due to the watchfulness of the Men of Brethil. Before the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Huor and Hurin, both very young at the time, became lost in this land after a fight with the orcs, but were both rescued by Thorondor and his Great Eagles and taken to Gondolin. But after the losses of the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Dimbar became infested with orcs and the Men of Brethil and the Sindar elves of Doriath under their valiant captains Túrin and Beleg Cúthalion, led many daring raids against them.

When Túrin exiled himself from Doriath, Dimbar was overrun by orcs coming from Taur-nu-Fuin threatening Brethil and Beleg went in search of Túrin to urge him to return to help rid the land of orcs. Túrin refused choosing to remain an outlaw. During their journey to Gondolin, Tuor and the elf Voronwë both were near Dimbar and camped in a shallow cave on a hillside that overlooked it.

Dimbar was cold and desolate when Húrin came there not long after being released from Angband, seeking Gondolin.

## Etymology

***Dimbar*** was a Sindarin word that meant 'Sad-home'.

## References

1. ↑ *The Silmarillion* (inside cover), "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
2. ↑ *Unfinished Tales,* Part One: The First Age, II: "Narn i Chîn Húrin" (The Tale of the Children of Húrin)
3. ↑ *Unfinished Tales,* Part One: The First Age, I: "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin"
4. ↑ *The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion,* Chapter XXII: "Of the Ruin of Doriath"
5. ↑ *The Complete Guide to Middle-earth*

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Hodor

**Hodor**, born **Walder**, is a dimwitted stableboy who works for House Stark. He is the great-grandson of Old Nan. He can only say one word: Hodor.

## Appearance and Character

Hodor is seven feet tall with brown hair, brown eyes and a brown beard. Osha believes that he could have giant's blood in him. He is only capable of saying one word, Hodor.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Maester Luwin decides to place the crippled Bran Stark in a basket on Hodor's back so that he will have a means of transportation.

### A Clash of Kings

After Theon Greyjoy takes Winterfell, Hodor hides in the crypts with Osha, Bran, Rickon, and the Reed children. The group splits up and Hodor goes with Bran, and the Reed siblings; Jojen and Meera, toward the Wall.

### A Storm of Swords

The group reaches the Wall and meets Coldhands.

### A Dance with Dragons

They are attacked by wights. They escape and go into a cave. Bran wargs into Hodor to travel into the cave.
Dreadfort

**Dreadfort** is a fortress in Westeros, and the location of House Bolton. It is an ominous place that people are reluctant to visit, because it is said that House Bolton still keeps the flayed skins of members of House Stark there.

## History

* The Boltons rebelled against House Stark, who were previously their allies, and helped to slay them during the Red Wedding. They were then named Wardens of the North by Tywin Lannister. **Dreadfort** is currently held by Ramsay Bolton, the legitimized bastard of Roose Bolton.

* **Dreadfort** was the location where Theon Greyjoy was tortured at the hands of Ramsay Bolton.