Great Houses

Great Houses
The **Great Houses** are the seven most influential houses within Westeros serving directly under the Targaryen's. The lords of each house inherit titles unique to their regions, indicating their control of each one, typically serving as "Paramounts" or "Wardens" of their respective realm. All members of Great Houses play an important, and unique role in the story of A Song of Ice and Fire. Because of this, the current lord and lady of each Great House is controlled by the **World Masters** of the role-play. Their sons and daughters however, can be made into role-play characters. The process is rather simple. As can be seen below, the names of each potential RPC (indicated by the **open** tag) has already been listed. Beyond this however, their likeness is generally unknown. They have yet to be presented in the story. As such, when chosen, they are capable of being of any kind of character, so long as their story roughly aligns with that of their siblings (provided they are mentioned at all).
It is also similarly possible to play as a member outside of the main family of a house. Similar to the novels, it is not uncommon to see brothers or sisters to the current lord exist in some manner. Such as it were for Benjen Stark or Kevan Lannister, and for them to also have their own family. The names of these characters, as well as their stories, can be entirely up to their creator. Giving those who choose to do so more creative freedom, but less immediate political power.
Age of characters can be roughly determined by the age of their parents, as well as the age of their siblings. The lists are presented within a hierarchy below the wife of the current lord. The first son, or daughter, mentioned after the wife of the house head is the first-born child of the respective parent. Descending from that are their siblings, ranked from highest age to lowest. **Note:** When in the unique situation of being the first to choose one of the children of a current lord, bear in mind the others that may come after you. Try not to make your character too young, as this forces younger siblings to adapt in an unfair way.
House Arryn

> As High as Honor
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> Words of House Arryn

The first among the **Great Houses**, House Arryn is the ruling noble house of the **Vale of Arryn**. Their main seat is the **Eyrie**, a near impregnable castle built at the top of the **Giant's Lance**.
House Head
**Lord Osric Arryn**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Arwen Arryn née Royce** (wife)
♦ **Jasper Arryn** (eldest son, open)
♦ **Perra Arryn** (daughter, open)
♦ **Ysilla Arryn** (youngest daughter, open)

House Baratheon

> Ours is the Fury
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> Words of House Baratheon

House Baratheon is the ruling noble house of the **Stormlands**. Their seat is **Storm's End**, found at **Durran's Point**, a castle mighty enough to stand against the awful storms that gave the Stormlands their name.
House Head
**Lord Rogar Baratheon**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Cassandra Baratheon** (wife)
♦ **Lyonel Baratheon** (eldest son, open)
♦ **Ormund Baratheon** (son, open)
♦ **Olyver Baratheon** (son, open)
♦ **Jocelyn Baratheon** (daughter, open)

House Greyjoy

> We Do Not Sow
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> Words of House Greyjoy

House Greyjoy is the ruling noble house of the **Iron Islands**. Their seat is **Pyke**, a castle that rests on an island of the same name.
House Head
**Lord Victar Greyjoy**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Lysa Greyjoy née Drumm** (wife)
♦ **Loron Greyjoy** (eldest son)
♦ **Urras Greyjoy** (son, open)
♦ **Theon Greyjoy** (son)
♦ **Balon Greyjoy** (son, open)
♦ **Erich Greyjoy** (youngest son, open)

House Lannister

> Hear Me Roar!
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> Words of House Lannister

House Lannister is the ruling noble house of the **Westerlands**. Their seat is **Casterly Rock**, resting on a towering hill that overlooks **Lannisport** and the **Sunset Sea**.
House Head
**Lord Tyrion Lannister**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Tya Lannister** (mother, open)
♦ **Joffrey Lannister** (younger brother)
♦ **Lancel Lannister** (youngest brother, open)

House Martell

> Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
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> Words of House Martell

House Martell is the ruling noble house of **Dorne**.Their seat is the **Old Palace**, a large palace within **Sunspear** that overlooks the **Shadow City**, a unique and labyrinthian place populated by the common Dornishmen.
House Head
**Prince Nymor Martell**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Ellaria Martell** (wife)
♦ **Meria Martell** (eldest daughter, open)
♦ **Aliandra Sand** (daughter, open)
♦ **Deria Martell** (daughter, open)
♦ **Qoren Martell** (youngest son)

House Stark

> Winter is Coming
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> Words of House Stark

House Stark is the ruling noble house of the **North**. Their seat is **Winterfell**, a mighty castle that watches over **Winter Town**.
House Head
**Lord Brand Stark**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Lysara Stark née Karstark** (wife)
♦ **Torrhen Stark** (twin son)
♦ **Lyarra Stark** (twin daughter)

House Tully

> Family, Duty, Honor
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> Words of House Tully

The ruling noble house of the **Riverlands**. Their seat is **Riverrun**, an impregnable castle that rests on the **Red Fork**.
House Head
**Ser Gunyr Tully**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Edmyn Tully** (eldest son, open)
♦ **Lucinda Tully** (daughter, open)
♦ **Celia Tully** (daughter, open)
♦ **Melony Tully** (youngest daughter, open)

House Tyrell

> Growing Strong
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> Words of House Tyrell

The last of Westeros' Great Houses, House Tyrell is the ruling noble house of the **Reach**, the most fertile of all regions within Westeros. Their seat is **Highgarden**, the heart of all chivalry within Westeros which rests on the **Mander**.
House Head
**Ser Alester Tyrell**
Status
Open
Household
♦ **Elinor Tyrell** (wife)
♦ **Leo Tyrell** (eldest son, open)
♦ **Luthor Tyrell** (son, open)
♦ **Brydgett Tyrell** (daughter)
♦ **Sansara Tyrell** (youngest daughter)