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Harren Hoare

King **Harren Hoare**, better known as **Harren the Black**, was one of the three Hoare kings who held the title King of the Isles and the Rivers. He constructed the grand Hoare seat of Harrenhal, which he named in his own honour.

## Appearance and Character

At the time of the War of Conquest, Harren was an old, grey man who wore black armour. His cruelty was famous throughout the other kingdoms of Westeros.

## History

Harren was born the son of King Halleck Hoare, and the grandson of King Harwyn Hoare, who had extended the Ironborn control by conquering the Riverlands from King Arrec Durrandon.

Harren's father had made his seat at a modest tower house at Fairmarket, where the storm king had been defeated. Harren designed a grander castle, and then commanded construction over his great seat, which took forty years to complete.

The Riverlands and Iron Islands were drained of wealth over the project, and thousands of captives died in the quarries, chained to sledges, or working on the towering walls or five high towers of the castle. Weirwoods were cut down to be used as rafters.

Harren finally completed his grand design the day that Aegon Targaryen, Lord of Dragonstone, landed in Westeros, intent on conquering. Aegon was victorious over Harren's men at the Battle of the Reeds, but Harren's sons would claim a victory in the Wailing Willows. Whilst they were returning to Harrenhal across the God's Eye, however, they were killed by Aegon and his dragon, Balerion. Harren's tyrannical rule over the riverlords prompted an uprising, and many noble houses, led by Lord Edmyn Tully, would side with Aegon in the war.

Harren took refuge behind the walls of Harrenhal, the largest castle in the Seven Kingdoms, and rejected Aegon's proposal of retaining the castle in exchange for his surrender. Aegon, on the back of Balerion, the Black Dread, rose high into the sky and bathed Harrenhal in dragonfire. Harren and his sons were amongst the casualties, ending the black line of House Hoare.

Harren's death led to a power vacuum in both the Riverlands and the Iron Islands. Aegon rose Edmyn Tully up as the new Lord Paramount of the Trident, and, after supressing a number of rebellions, would allow the Ironborn to choose their own leader. They chose Lord Vickon Greyjoy, who would become the new Lord Paramount of the Iron Islands.
House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering

**House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering** is a cadet branch of House Harlaw of Harlaw. Their seat is the Tower of Glimmering. The current head of the house is Hotho Harlaw.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Hotho was amongst the Harlaws that gathered at Ten Towers to support Asha Greyjoy. He gave Rodrik Harlaw a copy of Marwyn's Book of Lost Books in the hope that it would persuade Rodrik to wed his daughter. At the Kingsmoot, he offered to support Victarion Greyjoy if Victarion agreed to marry his daughter. Aeron Greyjoy later sees Hotho calling for Euron Greyjoy.

Hotho was present on Oakenshield after the Taking of the Shields and reports the taking of Grimston by Ser Harras Harlaw. Hotho believes that he becomes Rodrik's new heir after Harras is made the new lord of Greyshield. This would make him their to the Lordship of Harlaw and Ten Towers.

## Members of House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering in the Books

* Hotho Harlaw
	+ His daughter. A girl of twelve.
House Cox

**House Cox of Saltpans** is a knightly house of the Riverlands. Its current head is Ser Quincy Cox.

## Recent Events

### *A Feast for Crows*

After Saltpans is raided during the War of the Five Kings, knights Arwood Frey, Donnel Haigh, and Harys Haigh investigate the settlement. They find the smallfolk slaughtered and the town in ruins, with Ser Quincy and his family locked inside the keep.
House Baratheon of King's Landing

**House Baratheon of King's Landing** is the royal house of the Seven Kingdoms, being the faction of House Baratheon currently holding the Iron Throne. It is a separate faction from House Baratheon of Storm's End, due to the War of the Five Kings dividing the house. House Baratheon of King's Landing supports Tommen Baratheon, who is the current King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, as well as Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.

## Vassals

### Great houses

* House Arryn of the Eyrie, Warden of the East
* House Baelish of the Fingers and Harrenhal, Lord Paramount of the Trident
* House Bolton of the Dreadfort, Warden of the North
* House Greyjoy of Pyke, Lord of the Iron Islands (Currently in rebellion)
* House Lannister of Casterly Rock, Warden of the West
* House Nymeros Martell of Sunspear, Prince of Dorne
* House Tyrell of Highgarden, Warden of the South

### The Crownlands

* House Blount
* House Boggs
* House Brune of Brownhollow
* House Brune of the Dyre Den
* House Buckwell of the Antlers
* House Byrch
* House Bywater
* House Cave
* House Celtigar of Claw Isle (After the Battle of the Blackwater)
* House Chelsted
* House Chyttering
* House Crabb
* House Cressey
* House Edgerton
* House Farring
* House Follard
* House Gaunt
* House Hardy
* House Harte
* House Hayford
	+ House Hogg of Sow's Horn
* House Kettleblack
* House Langward
* House Longwaters
* House Mallery
* House Manning
* House Massey of Stonedance
* House Pyle
* House Pyne
* House Rambton
* House Rollingford
* House Rosby of Rosby
* House Rykker of Duskendale
* House Slynt
* House Staunton of Rook's Rest
* House Stokeworth of Stokeworth
* House Thorne
* House Wendwater of Wendwater

### The Stormlands

* House Bolling
* House Buckler of Bronzegate
* House Cafferen of Fawnton
* House Connington of Griffin's Roost
* House Dondarrion of Blackhaven
* House Errol of Haystack Hall
* House Estermont of Greenstone
* House Foote of Nightsong
* House Gower
* House Hasty
* House Herston
* House Kellington
* House Lonmouth
* House Mertyns of Mistwood
* House Musgood
* House Penrose of Parchments
* House Rogers of Amberly
* House Selmy of Harvest Hall
* House Staedmon of Broad Arch
* House Swann of Stonehelm
* House Swygert
* House Tarth of Evenfall Hall
* House Trant of Gallowsgrey
* House Tudbury
* House Wagstaff

## Members

* King {Robert I Baratheon}. Gored by a boar.
	+ Queen Cersei Lannister, his widow.
		- King {Joffrey I Baratheon}, his eldest son. Poisoned at his wedding feast.
			* Queen Margaery Tyrell, his widow.
		- Princess Myrcella Baratheon, his daughter.
			* Prince Trystane Martell, her betrothed.
		- King Tommen I Baratheon, his son.
			* Queen Margaery Tyrell, his wife.

### Robert's bastards

* Mya Stone
* Bella
* Gendry
* Edric Storm
* {Barra}
House Mallery

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 ### Sigil

 six white mullets 3-2-1 on violet.

 ### Region

 the Crownlands

 ### Overlord

 House Baratheon of King's Landing

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**House Mallery** is a noble house sworn to King's Landing. The only known member in the books was Lothar Mallery who was sent to accompany Beric Dondarrion on his mission to detain Gregor Clegane. He was later drowned at Mummer's Fort.
House Lefford

**House Lefford** is one of the principle houses sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock. Their seat is the Golden Tooth. The head of the house at the start of the novels is Lord Leo Lefford. They emblazon their banners with a golden inverted pile on a sky-blue field, a yellow sun in the first.

## History

House Lefford was formed by the union of an andal warlord and a woman of the First Men. As such they have duel heritage. They presumably came under the control of the Lannisters when King Cerion Lannister conquered the lands of the Golden Tooth.

House Lefford sided with the Greens during the Dance of the Dragons. Lord Lefford commanded the Lannister contingent, but they made slow progress due to his old age and infirmity. He was killed during the Battle by the Lakeshore.

During the First Blackfyre Rebellion, House Lefford followed their overlords in staying loyal to House Targaryen. Lord Lefford was killed by Ser Quentyn Ball during a battle fought outside Lannisport.

## House Lefford During the Novels

* Lord Leo Lefford, dorwned during the Battle of the Fords
* Lady Alysanne Lefford, his heir of unknown relation.

### With Unknown Relationship to the Main Branch

* Leonella Lefford, the wife of Lothar Frey.
* Myranda Lefford, the wife of Ser Stafford Lannister.
Gysella Goodbrother

**Gysella Goodbrother** is a woman of House Goodbrother, and is one of the twelve daughters of Lord Gorold Goodbrother.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Gysella is present in the main hall of her father's castle, the Hammerhorn, when Aeron Greyjoy arrives after hearing news of the death of King Balon Greyjoy. She is dismissed by her father as he wants to talk to Aeron more privately.
Harmund II Hoare

King **Harmund II Hoare**, also known as **Harmund the Haggler**, was a King of the Iron Islands from House Hoare.

## History

Harmund was one of the Hoare kings opposed by the Drowned Men. This was due to his tolerance of the Faith of the Seven, his dislike for reaving and his preferance for trade.

Harmund spent his youth as a ward of House Lannister of Casterly Rock. Harmund II was said to be the first Ironborn king to visit mainland Westeros in peace. Once king, he married Lelia Lannister, the daughter of the King of the Rock. He also visited Oldtown and Highgarden to discuss trade.

Harmund followed both the Drowned God and the Faith of the Seven. He believed that the Drowned God was an aspect of The Stranger, and he was known to refer to eight gods. His children were raised in the Faith.
House Tyrell of Brightwater Keep

**House Tyrell of Brightwater Keep** is a noble house from the Reach and a new cadet branch of House Tyrell of Highgarden. The house was created by King Joffrey I Baratheon, who stripped House Florent of Brightwater Keep and bestowed it on Ser Garlan Tyrell.

## Books

### *A Storm of Swords*

House Tyrell of Brightwater Keep was created after the Battle of the Blackwater, where Mace Tyrell sided with Joffrey against Stannis Baratheon. Mace's bannermen, the Florents, led by Alester Florent, supported Stannis. Alester was stripped of Brightwater Keep, and the castle was granted to Mace's second son.

### *A Feast for Crows*

Garlan Tyrell leads half the Tyrell army to take Brightwater Keep, currently held by Ser Colin Florent. However, he hears of Euron III Greyjoy's invasion of the Shield Islands, and marches to the Shield Islands instead.

## Members

* Garlan Tyrell, also known as *Garlan the Galliant*. Granted lordship of Brightwater Keep for his participation in the Battle of the Blackwater.
	+ Leonette Tyrell, née Fossoway, his wife.
Hot Pie

Hot Pie is an orphan from King's Landing who is recruited by Yoren to join the Night's Watch. He used to sell pies for his mother who was a baker. He would go through the streets calling "Hot pies". His mother died and he is now

## Physical Description

### Hair

straw-colored

destitute, so he goes with Yoren.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Hot Pie travels with Yoren after his mother died. While traveling, the group gets attacked by Amory Lorch, who was seeking for people who supported Beric Donderarrion. He escapes together with Arya Stark, Gendry, and Lommy Greenhands and others abandon them.

After Lommy is killed by Raf the Sweetling, Hot Pie is taken captured by Gregor Clegane. After the prisoners arrive in Harrenhal, he is assigned to the kitchen. He thinks the ghosts are still in Harrenhal and gets beaten by a spoon after trying to feed Arya.

After Roose Bolton sacked Harrenhal and taken control, Hot Pie escapes Harrenhal, together with Arya Stark and Gendry. He is horrified after Arya kills a guard.

### A Storm of Swords

Hot Pie keeps traveling with Arya and Gendry. After coming across members of the Brotherhood without Banners, Hot Pie decides to stay in the Inn of Sharna. He hopes Arya will come back after the war.
Grey Ghost

**Grey Ghost** was a wild dragon that dwelt in a smoking vent high on the desolate eastern side of the volcano called Dragonmont. He was named by Dragonstone's smallfolk who could rarely find him. He was never claimed nor ridden by any man, living or dead. He is one of three wild dragons with Sheepstealer and the Cannibal. He was a pale grey-white, the color of morning mist.

## About

He was a notably shy dragon who avoided men and their works for years at a time. He preferred to feed on fish and was often glimpsed flying low over the narrow sea, snatching prey from the waters.

## History

During the Dance of the Dragons, Jacaerys Velaryon sought new dragonriders to fight The Greens. Some of the dragonseeds looked for the Grey Ghost but could not find him as he was ever an elusive creature.

Grey Ghost was killed and partially devoured by Sunfyre upon his return to Dragonstone.
House Rambton

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 ### Sigil

 white ram's head with golden horns on red

 ### Region

 the Crownlands

 ### Overlord

 House Sunglass

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**House Rambton** is an house sworn to House Sunglass.

## In the Books

* The deceased Lord of **House Rambton** had four sons, some of which died defending the septuary at Dragonstone. The other two were burned alive by Selyse Florent.
House Florent

**House Florent** is a noble house from The Reach and a principal vassal of House Baratheon of Dragonstone. Their ancestral seat is Brightwater Keep. The head of the house at the start of the novels is Lord Alester Florent. Their sigil is a red fox surrounded by blue roses on ermine. Members of the house are often described as having prominent ears.

## History

Like House Peake and House Ball, the Florents, according to legends, are the descendants of the offspring of one of the three husbands of Florys the Fox, a daughter of Garth Greenhand.

The Florents claim descent from the extinct House Gardener, who ruled over the Reach prior to the War of Conquest. King Aegon I Targaryen named House Tyrell overlords of the Reach, but the Florents felt that they had a better claim to Highgarden.

Ser Arlan and Duncan the Tall served Lord Florent for a time prior to the Tourney at Ashford Meadow. Lord Florent had been blind. Ser Aladore and Ser Jon Florent were present at the tourney. Ser Eustace Osgrey says that maids of House Osgrey once used to marry men of House Florent.

Selyse Florent was wed to the brother of the new King after Robert's Rebellion. Her cousin, Delena Florent, was despoiled by King Robert I Baratheon, and they had a bastard son, Edric Storm. Tywin Lannister would seek to marry his youngest son, Tyrion Lannister, to Delena, but her father, Ser Colin Florent, refused and instead Delena married Hosman Norcross.

Selyse would give birth to the only child of her marriage with Stannis Baratheon, a girl named Shireen Baratheon. Selyse's father, Ser Ryam Florent, died from a fall from a horse. Ser Axell Florent served as the Castellan of Dragonstone for ten years, whilst Stannis served on the Small council.

## Florents during the Book Series

* Lord {Alester Florent}, Lord of Brightwater Keep.
	+ Melara Crane, his wife.
		- Melessa Florent
		- Alekyne Florent
		- Rhea Florent
* Ser Axell Florent
* Ser {Ryam Florent}
	+ Selyse Florent
		- Stannis Baratheon, her husband.
	+ {Imry Florent}
	+ Erren Florent
* Ser Colin Florent
	+ Delena Florent
		- Ser Hosman Norcross, her husband.
		- Edric Storm, her bastard son.
	+ Omer Florent
	+ Merrell Florent
* Rylene Florent
	+ Rycherd Crane, her husband.

## Historical Members of House Florent

* Ser Aladore Florent
* Ser Jon Florent
House Crane

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 ### Sigil

 A vee of golden cranes on a pale blue field.

 ### Seat

 Red Lake

 ### Region

 The Reach

 ### Titles

 Lords of Red Lake

 ### Overlord

 House Tyrell

**House Crane** of Red Lake is a noble house from the Reach, and are a principal vassal of House Tyrell of Highgarden. Their sigil is a vee of golden cranes on a pale blue field.

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## History

According to legend the house was founded by a daughter of Garth Greenhand, Rose of Red Lake. It is rumored that some female members of House Crane are able to skinchange into cranes.

House Crane came into the Kingdom of the Reach through pacts of friendship with King Garth III Gardener.

## House Crane during the Books

* Ser Vortimer Crane, master-at-arms at Highgarden.
* Ser Parmen Crane, known as Parmen the Purple.
* Lady Melara Crane, wife of Alester Florent.
* Ser Rycherd Crane, husband of Rylene Florent.
* Lady Meredyth Crane, a lady attendant of Queen Margaery Tyrell.
Harrold Hardyng

Harrold Hardyng was the ward and squire of Anya Waynwood, Lady of Ironoaks Castle. He was later knighted by Bronze Yohn Royce. He is sometimes referred to as "Harry the Heir" as he is the heir to young Lord Robert Arryn. Petyr Baelish hopes to make Harrold the Lord of the Eyrie and then marry him to Sansa Stark so that Winterfell may be claimed on her behalf.

Petyr Baelish provided Sansa Stark the following information to show how Harrold is Robert Arryn's heir:

Lord Jasper Arryn and his wife had three children: Jon, Alys, and Ronnel

Jon (who became Lord Jon on his father's death) married twice. Sadly both wives died. They had no children.

Alys (now deceased) married Ser Elys Waynwood (uncle of Lady Anya). They had eight girls and one son (named Jasper). Jasper and two of the girls died young. The eldest girl married Ser Denys Arryn.

Ser Ronnel married an unnamed girl from Belmore House. They had one son named Elbert. Ser Ronnel passed away.

Elbert was murdered by Mad King Aerys. Ser Denys died in the Battle of the Bells attempting to avenge his nephew. His wife died of grief and their newborn son died soon after.

Of the five remaining daughters of Alys and Ser Elys one became a Septa; one became a silent sister; one married the Lord of the Paps, but had no children; one was carried off by the Burning Men and never seen again; another married a landed knight sworn to the Waynwoods and had one son, Harrold, and then passed away. Harrold is thus the heir to the Lordship of the Eyrie should something happen to Lord Robert Arryn.
Harras Harlaw

Ser **Harras Harlaw**, also known as **Harras the Knight**, is an anointed knight of House Harlaw and the head of House Harlaw of Grey Garden. He is the heir to Ten Towers. He wields the ancestral Harlaw valyrian steel sword, Nightfall.

## Appearance and Character

Harras is tall and has a long face. He is considered austere.

## History

In his youth, Harras was friends with Rodrik Greyjoy. Victarion Greyjoy enjoyed thrashing him.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The banner of Harras is spotted at Ten Towers by Asha Greyjoy. He is then spotted by Aeron Greyjoy at the Kingsmoot on Old Wyk. He stands as one of the three champions of Asha.

Hotho Harlaw reports to Victarion that, during the Taking of the Shields, Harras planted his standard beneath the castle of Grimston and challenged them to single combat. He fought and defeated seven men, killing five, and the septon delcared that the gods favoured him. Harras was risen to be the new Lord of Greyshield by King Euron Greyjoy.
Greyjoy Rebellion

The **Greyjoy Rebellion** was a rebellion led by Balon Greyjoy against the Iron Throne in 289AL, nine years before the beginning of A Game of Thrones.

## Motivation

Balon Greyjoy wished to secure independence of the Iron Islands, naming himself "King of the Iron Islands", but King Robert I Baratheon would not stand for it.

## Balon's Attack

Balon Greyjoy led several attacks against the Iron Throne. He burned the Lannister fleet and staged an attack at Seaguard, by his son Rodrik Greyjoy, who was killed by Jason Mallister.

## Robert's Attack

With help from his brother Stannis Baratheon, Master of Ships, Robert I Baratheon was able to get a fleet large enough to smash the Iron Fleet. This helped him to get to the Iron Islands.

## Final Battles

Robert I Baratheon and Eddard Stark led the final battle at Pyke, the seat of House Greyjoy. Robert attacked the southern wall, eventually gaining access to Pyke. There, Malon Greyjoy, another of Balon Greyjoy's sons, was killed. Jorah Mormont earned his knighthood that day, for his good work in battle. Theon Greyjoy, Balon Greyjoy's nine-year-old only surviving son was taken as a hostage in House Stark, to ensure good behavior by Balon. However, as time went on Theon became part of the Stark family and began to see the other children as his siblings, especially Robb Stark.
Hobert Hightower

**Ser Hobert Hightower** was an anointed knight of House Hightower during the Dance of the Dragons. He willingly poisoned himself to kill his enemy.

## History

Ser Hobert was the cousin of Lord Ormund Hightower and followed him into support of King Aegon II Targaryen during the war. He was in command of the baggage train during the First Battle of Tumbleton and afterwrads was given command of the army as his cousin had been killed in the fighting. He was a weak leader and failed miserably to stop the sack of Tumbleton after he was asked to do so by Prince Daeron Targaryen.

Hobert was a member of the caltrops, a group who wanted Hugh Hammer and Ulf the White, the Two Betrayers, dead. Hugh was killed during the Second Battle of Tumbleton, but Ulf slept through the battle underneath a tavern table. Afterwrads Ser Hobert brought him two casks of wine, but this aroused suspicion from the dragonrider. Hobert drank a glass from the cask and praised the quality, even asking for more. He died of poison shortly after.
Gwin Goodbrother

**Gwin Goodbrother** is one of the twelve daughters of Lord Gorold Goodbrother.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Gwin is present in the main hall of her father's castle, the Hammerhorn, when Aeron Greyjoy arrives after he hears the news of the death of King Balon Greyjoy. Gwin is dismissed by her father so that he can talk with Aeron privately.
House Tawney

**House Tawney** is a noble house from Orkmont, one of the Iron Islands. They blazon their sigil with a scourge of nettles, red and black, on a field of white.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Some Tawneys gather to wish Victarion Greyjoy well during the Kingsmoot on Old Wyk. Lenwood Tawney is one of Victarion's captains and supporters. He is seen playing the fiddle in Victarion's tents.

## Members of House Tawney during the Books

* Lord Balon Tawney, head of the house.

With unknown relation to the main branch:

* Lenwood Tawney, known as Little Lenwood Tawney.
Horn of Winter

The **Horn of Winter** was a legendary artifact. According to a song, Joramun, the King-Beyond-the-Wall, blew the horn to wake giants from their sleep. Another legend claims that the horn can destroy the Wall.

Recent events:
-Jon finds an old, unusable horn hidden within the pouch of dragonstone weapons he finds at the fist of the first men. Some theorists believe this is Joramun's horn. Jon gives the horn to Sam, saying it doesn't work, but Sam likes old things.
House Goodbrother

**House Goodbrother** is a noble house of The Iron Islands sworn to House Greyjoy. They are the most prominent house on the island of Great Wyk. Their seat is a castle known as the Hammerhorn. Their sigil is a black warhorn on a red background. There are five cadet branches of House Goodbrother, three on Great Wyk, one on Old Wyk and another on Orkmont. The current head of House Goodbrother is Lord Gorold Goodbrother.

## History

The Goodbrothers established themselves on Great Wyk in the age of the Grey King, claiming descent from his loyal elder brother. They are not a house that earn riches from the sea, instead preferring to utilize the mines of the Hardstone Hills.

Several Goodbrothers have served as Kings in the Iron Islands, with only House Greyiron having more kings chosen. King Urrathon IV Goodbrother was a notorious Ironborn king, who became known as the Bad Brother.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

The Goodbrothers of Great Wyk arrive at Pyke before Theon Greyjoy. Asha Greyjoy came to Pyke with Lord Goodbrother, who has forty ships gathered at Lordsport. Theon spots some Goodbrothers of Great Wyk in the main hall of Pyke.

### A Feast for Crows

Lord Gorold Goodbrother is one of the nobles that receives a letter from Euron Greyjoy demanding his fealty after the death of King Balon Greyjoy. His son, Gormond Goodbrother, is sent around Great Wyk to inform other nobles of the death of the king, and to bring Aeron Greyjoy before Lord Gorold.

Some Goodbrothers of Great Wyk gather to wish Victarion Greyjoy well at the Kingsmoot. Two of Gorold's sons get into a fight during the Kingsmoot. Gorold is initially listed as a supporter of Victarion, but he is amongst the men that chant for Euron Greyjoy to be crowned as the new king.

Victarion spots Gorold talking with Lords Dunstan Drumm and Rodrik Harlaw in the castle yard of Lord Hewett's Town after the Taking of the Shields.

## House Goodbrother of Hammerhorn during the Books

* Lord Gorold Goodbrother, head of the house and Lord of Hammerhorn.
	+ Gysella Goodbrother, his daughter.
	+ Gwin Goodbrother, his daughter.
	+ Ten more daughters.
	+ Greydon Goodbrother, his eldest son and heir.
	+ Gormond Goodbrother, his second son.
	+ Gran Goodbrother, his third son.

## Historical Members of House Goodbrother

* King Urrathon IV Goodbrother, known as the Bad Brother.
House Hollard

**House Hollard** is an extinct noble house of the Crownlands. Their sigil was barry red and pink, three golden crowns on a blue chief.

## History

Their lands and triple-towered castle were located close to Duskendale, and they were close allies of the ruling House Darklyn, to whom they held fealty. Circa 270 AL, Ser Symon Hollard was serving the Darklyns as master-of-arms.

House Darklyn believed their taxes were too high and refused to pay. Tywin Lannister as King's Hand was thought by many to be the true ruler of Westerosfrom behind the scenes. A jealous King Aerys thought he could solve this crisis by himself and show everyone that he was still in command. He went personally against advice.

When Lord Denys Darklyn ordered the capture of King Aerys II Targaryen during the Defiance of Duskendale, Symon obeyed and slew Ser Gwayne Gaunt of the Kingsguard to get to the king. Aerys was held for some months and this was the beginning of his erratic behavior. Ever after he suffered from uncontrolable rages. Ser Barristan Selmy killed Ser Symon when he led the sortie that later rescued the king.

After the Defiance was crushed, King Aerys ordered the utter annihilation of both the Darklyns and Hollards. The Hollard castle was pulled down and destroyed, its lord and his family were disinherited and executed. Ser Barristan Selmy took pity on the youngest son, Dontos, and convinced Aerys to spare him.

By thirty years later, during the War of the Five Kings, Dontos had become a knight, albeit not a very good one, but was stripped of his knighthood for appearing before King Joffrey Baratheon drunk and in a state of undress. Joffrey planned to kill him, but Sansa Stark intervened and suggested that Joffrey make him a new court's fool instead. Dontos pledged his loyalty to Sansa for saving his life and helped her escape from King's Landing during the confusion surrounding Joffrey's death. Dontos was in turn murdered by Lord Petyr Baelish to cover Sansa's escape to the Vale, thus ending the line of House Hollard.

## Historical Hollard characters

* Symon Hollard
* The Smiling Knight
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.
House Beesbury

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 ### Sigil

 Paly or and sable, three beehives or on pale sable

 ### Words

 "Beware Our Sting"

 ### Seat

 Honeyholt

 ### Region

 the Reach

 ### Titles

 Lord of Honeyholt

 ### Overlord

 House Hightower

 ### Lord

 Warryn Beesbury

 ### Founded

 Age of Heroes

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**House Beesbury** is a noble house from the Reach. They are loyal banner men to House Hightower.

Their seat is at Honeyholt which sits on the eastern bank of the Honeywine.

## In the Books

* Renly Baratheon tells Stannis Baratheon that **House Beesbury** is supporting him.

* Bertram Beesbury gave Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth news of the Red Wedding in A Storm of Swords.

* Two Beesburies are married to members of House Frey.

* Ben Beesbury was offered up as a marriage candidate for Arianne Martell.
Halleck Hoare

King **Halleck Hoare** was the second King of the Isles and the Rivers from House Hoare.

## History

Halleck succeeded his father, King Harwyn Hoare, who had conquered the Riverlands and taken them from Storm King Arrec Durrandon. As king, Halleck only visited the Iron Islands three times, which totalled the time span of two years.

Halleck spent the remainder of his time warring against the neighbours of the Riverlands on mainland Westeros. Halleck lost wars against the Kings of the West and the Stormlands. He also failed in three attacks against the Bloody Gate, the bulwark of House Arryn in the Vale. He did, however, succeed in extending his kingdom over Duskendale and Rosby.

When not at war, Halleck made his seat at a modest tower house in Fairmarket, where his father had defeated Arrec. Halleck's brother went on to become Lord Commander of the Night's Watch
House Caswell

**House Caswell** is a noble house from The Reach and serve as prominent vassals of House Tyrell. The current head of the house is Lord Lorent Caswell. They emblazon their sigil with a yellow centaur on a white background.

## History

Orbert Caswell served as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch during an unknown time period. A book called the Annals of the Black Centaur was written about his nine year tenure.

House Caswell sided with Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons. They fought in the Battle on the Honeywine, where their military commander, the bastard Tom Flowers, was killed by the dragon Tessarion.

House Caswell stayed loyal to House Targaryen during the First Blackfyre Rebellion. Ser Kyle claimed to have saved the life of Lord Armond Caswell durig the war. Kyle is defeated by Lord Joffrey Caswell during the Whitewalls Tourney.

Ser Cleyton Caswell served as a potential suitor for Lady Rohanne Webber. He attended her at Coldmoat, the seat of House Webber.

In his youth Lorent Caswell attempted to take a sword made by a Bitterbridge blacksmith. The sword had been made for the blacksmith's son, Rolly. For attempting to steal the blade Rolly attacked the then knight, injuring him before fleeing Westeros to join the ranks of the Golden Company.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

House Caswell follow their liege lords in declaring for King Renly Baratheon upon the death of King Robert Baratheon. Catelyn Stark meets Renly's army under the walls of Bitterbridge, where a feast and tourney are being held. Lord Caswell shuts himself up inside Bitterbridge after the death of Renly near Storm's End.

### A Feast for Crows

Caswell men are encountered at Maidenpool by Brienne Tarth. This presumably means that Lorent Caswell has sided with his liege lords in favour of King Tommen I Baratheon. It also suggests that the Caswell forces are under the command of Lord Randyll Tarly, who held Maidenpool at the time.
Hoare Castle

**Hoare Castle** was one of the castles of House Hoare when they ruled over the Iron Islands.

## Location

Hoare Castle is located on the island of Great Wyk.

## History

House Hoare was originally from the island of Orkmont. It is unknown when they had a new castle built on Great Wyk.

King Harmund III Hoare was overthrown by the Drowned Men, and was subsequently imprisoned in Hoare Castle, crowned his brother, and mutilated his mother, Queen Lelia Lannister. In retaliation, House Lannister invaded the Iron Islands. Ser Aubrey Crakehall, the Lannister commander, took the castle, gave the gift of mercy to Harmund, and ordered the castle to be razed to the ground.
Harrag Hoare

King **Harrag Hoare** was a former King of the Iron Islands and man of House Hoare. He was elected by a Kingsmoot.

## History

During the reign of Theon Stark as King of Winter, Harrag took longships from Old Wyk, Great Wyk, Pyke, and Orkmont, and attacked the west coast of the North, conquering the Stony Shore, burning swathes of the Wolfswood, and taking control of Bear Island.

Harrag gave Bear Island to his son, Ravos Hoare, known as Ravos the Raper, and used it as a base for reaving. Theon expelled the Ironborn from his shores, and killed Ravos personally.
Horgan Hoare

King **Horgan Hoare**, also known as **Horgan Priestkiller**, was a King of the Iron Islands and man of House Hoare.

## History

Horgan allowed for the construction of a sept on the island of Old Wyk, which was considered the holiest of the Islands by the Drowned Men. The Drowned Men rose in rebellions, but, according to Archmaester Haereg, he dealt with them by slaughtering them.
House Towers of Harrenhal

**House Towers** were granted the castle of Harrenhal after the extinction of House Harroway at the hands of King Maegor I Targaryen. House Towers died out after three generations. They were succeeded by House Strong.

## History

After the extinction of the Harroways, Maegor decreed that the strongest of his knights would be granted the mighty castle of Harrenhal. Twenty three knights fought a melee in the streets of Lord Harroway's Town, with Ser Walton Towers winning.

Walton later died of the wounds that he had taken in gaining his prize and the house died out two years later.
House Trant

**House Trant** is a noble house from The Stormlands, and are amongst the principal bannermen worn to House Baratheon. Their seat is a castle known as Gallowsgrey. They emblazon their sigil with a black hanged man on a dark blue background. Their words are "So End Our Foes".

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Meryn is present when Cersei arrives to see the dead body of Tywin Lannister. He has been left to guard the room by Ser Jaime.
House Stonehouse

**House Stonehouse** is one of the noble houses from Old Wyk in the Iron Islands. They are one of the main houses sworn to House Greyjoy. Their sigil is a black brazier on a grey masonry field.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

When Theon Greyjoy arrives home, he is told that Dagmer Cleftjaw has gone to Old Wyk to rouse the Stonehouses and the Drumms for the wars of King Balon Greyjoy. Some Stonehouses are spotted preparing for war.

### A Feast for Crows

Red Ralf Stonehouse is one of the men under the command of Victarion Greyjoy at Moat Cailin. He urges Victarion to push a claim on the Seastone Chair. The Stonehouse, head of House Stonehouse, is present for the Kingsmoot.

## Members of House Stonehouse during the books

* The Stonehouse, head of House Stonehouse.

With unknown relation to the main branch:

* Ralf Stonehouse, known as Red Ralf Stonehouse.
House Thorne

**House Thorne** is a noble house from The Crownlands sworn to House Baratheon of King's Landing. They emblazon their sigil with a silver flail on red. Their words are unknown.

## History

Ser Rickard Thorne was a sworn member of the Kingsguard during the Dance of the Dragons, during which he fought for King Aegon II Targaryen. He was killed by a mob in Bitterbridge whilst trying to protect the young prince Maelor Targaryen.

House Thorne followed House Targaryen during Robert's Rebellion, with Ser Alliser Thorne serving in the capital. He was present when Tywin Lannister descended on the city and survived the Sack of King's Landing. He chose to go to The Wall and join the Night's Watch instead of being executed.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Alliser has risen to serve as Master-at-Arms of Castle Black since his arrival at the Wall, and Lord Commander Jeor Mormont has him training new recruits. This brings him into conflict with Jon Snow and Samwell Tarly. Jeor sends him to King's Landing to petition for more men after an attack by wights. He is given the hand of Othor.

## Members

* Ser Alliser Thorne, a sworn brother of the Night's Watch.

## Historical members

* Ser Rickard Thorne, a knight of the Kingsguard to Kings Viserys I Targaryen and Aegon II Targaryen.
House Velaryon

**House Velaryon of Driftmark** is an ancient, proud house that claim to be directly descended from Valyria. They resemble the Targaryens, with silver-gold hair and lilac eyes. They rule over Driftmark, the largest island in Blackwater Bay.

## History

House Velaryon was sworn to Aegon the Conqueror when he began his conquest, and since then, House Targaryen has chosen three Velaryon women as wives.

## Members

* Lord {Monford Velaryon}, Killed during the Battle of the Blackwater.
	+ Lord Monterys Velaryon, his son. A young boy.
* Aurane Waters, "the Bastard of Driftmark", Monford's bastard brother and former Master of Ships for Tommen I Baratheon.

## Historical members

* Lord Unknown Velaryon of unknown name.
	+ Lady Targaryen of unknown name, his wife.
		- Lady Valaena Velaryon.
			* Lord Aerion Targaryen, her husband.
				+ House Targaryen.
* Daemon Velaryon, Master of Ships during Aegon's Conquest.
	+ Aethon Velaryon, his son.
		- Alyssa Velaryon, his daughter.
			* King Aenys I Targaryen, her first husband.
				+ House Targaryen.
			* Lord Robar Baratheon, her second husband.
				+ House Baratheon.
* Ser Corlys Velaryon, first Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.
* Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake.
	+ Lady Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen who never was, his wife.
		- Laenor Velaryon, his son.
			* Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, his wife.
				+ Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, his first son.
				+ Prince Lucerys Velaryon, his second son.
				+ Prince Joffrey Velaryon, his youngest son.
				+ Ser Addam Velaryon, legitimatized bastard of Ser Laenor. Rider of Seasmoke.
				+ Ser Alyn Velaryon, Addam's younger brother and Lord of Driftmark.
					- Lady Baela Targaryen, his wife.
					- Ser Jon Waters, his bastard son by Princess Elaena Targaryen, twin to Jeyne.
						* House Longwaters
					- Jeyne Waters, his bastard daughter by Princess Elaena Targaryen, twin to Jon.
		- Laena Velaryon, his daughter, second wife of Prince Daemon Targaryen.
			* Prince Daemon Targaryen, her husband.
				+ House Targaryen.
* Ser Vaemond Velaryon, eldest nephew of Lord Corlys.
	+ His wife, sons and five younger brothers.
* Daeron Velaryon, cousin of Alyn Velaryon
	+ Queen Daenaera Velaryon, his daughter, second wife of Aegon III Targaryen.
		- King Aegon III Targaryen, her husband.
			* House Targaryen.
* Lucerys Velaryon, Master of Ships for Aerys II Targaryen
House Umber

### Coat of Arms

A roaring brown-haired giant wearing a skin, wearing broken silver chains, a flame-red field

### Overlord

House Bolton
House Baratheon of Dragonstone (Mors Crowfood faction)
House Stark (formerly)

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**House Umber of the Last Hearth** is a noble house from the North. Their sigil is a roaring brown-haired giant wearing a skin, wearing broken silver chains, on a flame-red field. Its current lord of Greatjon Umber.
Hobber Redwyne

Ser **Hobber Redwyne** is an anointed knight of House Redwyne. He is the twin brother of Horas Redwyne and the son of Lord Paxter Redwyne. He is often mocked with the nickname **Slobber**.

## History

When Samwell Tarly, the son of Lord Randyll Tarly, travels to the Arbor to serve as a page to their father Horas and Hobber mercilessly tease him.

## Appearance

Hobber is described as a homely boy, with his father's orange hair and a square face covered in freckles. He is identical to his twin.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Hobber, along with his father and brother, attend the wake of Lord Tywin Lannister.
Lodos (I)

## Lodos

**Lodos** was a drowned man who claimed to be the living son of the Drowned God.

## History

Following the death of King Harren Hoare, Lodos was crowned King of the Iron Islands by twoscore priests gathered at Nagga's Bones on Old Wyk.

When King Aegon I Targaryen sailed to the Iron Islands to put down several would-be kings, Lodos called on the krakens of the deep to drag down the Targaryen warships. When the beasts did not appear, Lodos filled his robes with stones and walked into the sea to take counsel with his 'father'. Thousands followed him. Their corpses would was up on the islands for years aftewards, though never Lodos' own corpse.

During the reign of King Aenys I Targaryen, a man boasting to be Lodos reborn appeared on the Iron Islands.
Hedge knight

A Hedge Knight is a Knight that has no permanent loyalty to any lord and travels the seven kingdoms sleeping in hedges (hence their name) or where ever they can. They serve one lord for a time but eventually move on travelling the land and protecting the people. The most famous hedge knight of all was Ser Duncan the Tall who travelled Westeros with Egg (Prince Aegon Targaryen later King Aegon V) and later became a part of Aegon's Kingsgaurd and became Lord Commander of the Kingsgaurd.
House Graceford

**House Graceford** is a noble house from The Reach and is sworn to House Tyrell. The Graceford seat is known as Holyhall. Their sigil is The Mother's face on white wavy dividing a brown field. Their house words are *Work her Will*.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Alyce attends the wake of Lord Tywin Lannister as a member of the Tyrell contingent. After the end of the ceremonies she talks briefly with Cersei Lannister and asks leave to be allowed to call her child Tywin if its a boy or Lanna if its a girl. Cersei gives her consent, after having already denied Falyse Stokeworth.
Greenbeard

**Pello of Tyrosh**, also known as **Greenbeard** is a sellsword from Tyrosh who serves as a leader in the Brotherhood without Banners.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Greenbeard meets up with Tom of Sevenstreams, Lem Lemoncloak and Anguy at an inn in The Riverlands.They are now also being accompanied by a disguised Arya Stark, as well as Gendry and Hot Pie. He escorts Arya to see Lord Beric Dondarrion and Thoros of Myr, the leaders of the Brotherhhod.

Greenbeard is known to frequent brothels, as he is familiar and on good terms with Tansy, owner of the Peach brothel in Stoney Sept. Greenbeard is abed with her when the Mad Huntsman arrives with the captive Sandor Clegane. He is sent south with the Huntsman to buy grain from The Reach to feed the starving people of the Riverlands.
House Volmark

**House Volmark of Volmark** is a noble house from the Iron Islands and are sworn vassals of House Harlaw. Their seat is made at Volmark. The current head of the house is Lord Maron Volmark.

## History

Lord Qhorin Volmark claimed the title King of the Iron Islands after the destruction of the male line of House Hoare. His claim came from his grandmother, who was the younger sister of Harwyn Hoare. Qhorin was defeated and killed by King Aegon I Targaryen. A plot to crown Qhorin's son was later foiled by Lord Goren Greyjoy.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

After the call of a Kingsmoot, Lord Rodrik Harlaw calls for all who would support his niece, Asha Greyjoy, to gather at Ten Towers. Volmark men are amongst them. Tarle the Thrice-Drowned claims that Maron Volmark has the best claim on the crown. Maron, however, supports Victarion Greyjoy.

After the Taking of the Shields, Maron Volmark is granted the lordship of Greenshield.

## Historical Members of House Volmark

* Lord Qhorin Volmark.
	+ His son.
House Lothston

**House Lothston** is an extinct noble house of the Riverlands. Their sigil was a black bat on per bend silver and gold.

## History

House Lothston were a powerful house in their day, and were granted the lordship of Harrenhal after the failure of House Strong. The Lothston line was extinguished within living memory, and the rule of Harrenhal passed to House Whent.

Ben Blackthumb, a blacksmith of Harrenhal, worked for the last Lord Lothston as a boy.
House Tully

**House Tully** is the former ruling house of the Riverlands. Its seat was Riverrun, but it was lost to House Frey after the Red Wedding. Its sigil is a leaping trout, silver, on a field of blue and mud red. Its words are "*Family, Duty, Honor*".

## Members

* {Hoster Tully}, Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Trident. Died of old age, in 299 AC.
	+ {Catelyn Tully}, his first daughter. Slain at the Red Wedding in 299 AC.
		- {Eddard Stark}, his husband.
			* House Stark.
	+ {Lysa Tully}, his second daughter. Defenestrated at the Eyrie, in 300 AC.
		- {Jon Arryn}, his first husband.
			* House Arryn.
		- Petyr Baelish, his second husband and widower.
	+ Edmure Tully, his son, former Lord of Riverrun and Lord Paramount of the Trident.
		- Roslin Frey, his wife, currently with child.
* Brynden Tully, Hoster's brother, called the Blackfish

## Historical members

* Ser Edmure Tully, who supported King Tristifer IV Mudd.
	+ Lord Axel Tully, Edmure's son and founder of Riverrun.
* Lord Elston Tully, slain in the rebellion against King Humfrey I Teague
* Lord Tommen Tully, a supporter of Lady Agnes Blackwood against Harwyn Hoare.
	+ Samwell Rivers, Tommen's bastard son, who was killed fighting Harwyn.
* Lord Edmyn Tully, first Lord Paramount of the Trident after Aegon's Conquest
* Lord Grover Tully, head of the House during the outbreak of the Dance of Dragons.
	+ Lord Elmo Tully, Grover's grandson and supporter of Rhaenyra Targaryen
		- Lord Kermit Tully, Elmo's son and supporter of Aegon III Targaryen.
* Lord Medgar Tully, Lord of Riverrun during the reign of Daeron II.
* Minisa Tully, originally of House Whent, wife of Hoster Tully and mother of Catelyn, Lysa and Edmure.
House of Kandaq

The **House of Kandaq** is a noble house from the city of Meereen.

## Books

### A Dance with Dragons

Skahaz mo Kandaq joins the ruling council of Meereen after the arrival of Daenerys Targaryen. The house was previously a fairly minor one, though its influence has grown. Many members of the house are Shavepates or serve in the Brazen Beasts. The house is considered traitors by the Sons of the Harpy.