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House Payne

**House Payne** is a noble house from the Westerlands. it is one of the principal houses sworn to House Lannister. Their sigil is gold coins in the checks of a checkered purple and white field.

## History

Supposedly there is a story behind the gold coins on the Payne banner, but the events of the story are currently unknown.

Ser Ilyn Payne was commander of the guards for Lord Tywin Lannister when he served as Hand of the King to Aerys II Targaryen. Ilyn had his tongue torn out with hot pincers for making a comment about who truly ruled the realm.

Ilyn was named as the King's Justice by Robert Baratheon after Robert's Rebellion, as a deference to Tywin.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Ser Ilyn Payne rides north with Ser Barristan Selmy and Renly Baratheon to meet Robert on his way back south from Winterfell, after naming Eddard Stark as the new Hand of the King. At Castle Darry, Cersei Lannister asks Ilyn to kill Lady, Sansa Stark's direwolf, but Lord Eddard decides to do the deed himself, as he sees Ilyn as a butcher.

When Eddard needs a commander for the mission to bring justice to Ser Gregor Clegane, Ilyn is one of the names mentioned. Instead, he decides to send Lord Beric Dondarrion.

Podrick Payne is from a lesser branch of House Payne. He initially squires for Ser Cedric Payne, but he dies during the War of the Five Kings. He then squires for Ser Lorimer, but he is hanged for stealing a ham. He is then made squire for Tyrion Lannister prior to the Battle of the Green Fork.

Ilyn Payne executes Lord Eddard Stark with his own greatsword, Ice, on the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor, after being ordered to by King Joffrey I Baratheon.

### A Clash of Kings

During the Battle of the Blackwater, Cersei has Ilyn stationed nearby to her, so he can behead her if they lose, so that she does not fall into the hands of Stannis Baratheon. Podrick accompanies Tyrion in his sorties outside the walls of King's Landing. During the last of these, he saves Tyrion from Ser Mandon Moore of the Kingsguard.

### A Storm of Swords

Podrick is amongst the group of nobility gathered by Tyrion Lannister to welcome the Dornish party headed by Prince Oberyn Martell.

Ser Ilyn relinguishes Ice over to Tywin Lannister, and, in return, is given a new blade.

### A Feast for Crows

Ilyn accompanies Ser Jaime Lannister on his mission to end the Second Siege of Riverrun. On the way they practice at swordfighting.

Podrick follows Brienne of Tarth on her travels, and eventually joins her as a companion. He is present for her encounters with the Brave Companions at the Whispers and the Inn at the Crossroads.When they are captured by the Brotherhood without Banners, Lady Stoneheart judges them guilty of associating with Lannisters, and sentences them to hang.

## Members of House Payne during the Books

With unknown familial relationships to the main branch:

* Ser Ilyn Payne, the King's Justice.
* Ser Cedric Payne, a knight.
* Podrick Payne, squire to Tyrion Lannister and Brienne of Tarth.
Harys Swyft

Ser **Harys Swyft** is the Knight of Cornfield and head of House Swyft. His daughter, Dorna, is married to Ser Kevan Lannister.

## Appearance and Character

Harys has a small, white beard over a small chin. He is soft, bald, and obsequious.

## History

When Tytos Lannister was Lord of Casterly Rock, Ser Harys borrowed large sums of money from House Lannister. After Ser Tywin Lannister's return from the War of the Ninepenny Kings, he was determined to restore his house's power and reputation, and so recalled in all the debts owed to his house. Those that were not able to pay would surrender a family member as hostage to Casterly Rock. Harys hastened to obey, claiming that "The Lion has awoken." He surrendered his daughter into the custody of Ser Kevan Lannister, who eventually married her.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Ser Harys is part of Tywin's force in the Riverlands, and he participates in the Battle on the Green Fork. Harys criticises the tactical ability of Ser Jaime Lannister after they recieve news of his defeat at the Battle of the Camps. He believes Jaime should not have split his army into three, but is countered by Kevan, who talks of the strategic placing of Riverrun.

Hary later suggests that they appeal for peace, but Tywin claims that Robb Stark will want revenge for the execution of his father, Lord Eddard Stark. Harys suggests they form another force at Casterly Rock.

### A Clash of Kings

Harys is with Tywin's army when they take Harrenhal. During his time there Harys upsets the cooks, who spit in his food. His squire is killed in an argument with the Brave Companions over their inability to kill Lord Beric Dondarrion. Arya Stark witnesses Harys kiss Vargo Hoat as instructed by Tywin Lannister, to put the argument behind them.

During the Battle of the Blackwater, Harys gets stuck underneath his horse. He is protected by one of his men-at-arms, Willit, who defends him against numerous attackers.

### A Storm of Swords

Harys is one of the nobles that accompany Tyrion Lannister in welcoming the Dornish party of Prince Oberyn Martell when they arrive in King's Landing.

### A Feast for Crows

Harys is named as the Hand of the King by Queen Regent Cersei Lannister after the death of her father, Tywin. She sees him as a weak man who she can use against her uncle, Ser Kevan. He is confused during the Small council meetings for King Tommen I Baratheon.

After the death of Lord Gyles Rosby, Cersei names Harys as Master of Coin, and replaces him as Hand with Lord Orton Merryweather.

When Cersei is arrested by the Faith of the Seven, Harys and Grand Maester Pycelle take control of King Tommen, and request that Kevan Lannister return to the city to serve as his regent.

### A Dance with Dragons

Harys continues to serve as Master of Coin, although the vaults are empty. In order to placate the Iron Bank of Braavos, he writes to the bankers of Myr, seeking a loan and is advised by Kevan to also write to the magisters of Pentos. Kevan refuses to follow Harys' suggestion of raising tax, as he thinks it would lead to more rebellion. He suggests that Harys go visit the Iron Bank in person to treat with them.
High Septon (Tyrion's)

**Tyrion's High Septon** was the successor to the previous High Septon. He was appointed by Tyrion Lannister whilst he serves as the King's Hand.

## Appearance

He is old and bent, with spotted claw like hands and a wispy grey beard.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

The High Septon visits Lancel Lannister after the Battle of the Blackwater, as he had been badly wounded during the fighting. He had prayed for him, and started Lancel's finding of piety.

### A Feast for Crows

The High Septon meets Cersei Lannister and King Tommen I Baratheon outside the Great Sept of Baelor for the wake of Lord Tywin Lannister. he performs rites during the wake.
House Dondarrion

**House Dondarrion** is a minor house from the Stormlands, sworn to House Baratheon of Storm's End. They were the lords of Blackhaven, controlling the entrance to the Boneway, the path from the Stormlands to Dorne.

The head of House Dondarrion at the time of *A Game of Thrones* was Lord Beric, who was engaged to Lady Allyria Dayne. He was commanded by the hand of the king, Eddard Stark, to hunt down the fallen knight Gregor Clegane, who was wreaking havoc in the Riverlands. After being killed in an ambush and resurrected by the red priest Thoros of Myr, he served as head of the Brotherhood Without Banners. Lord Beric shed his past as a lord and eventually died to save Lady Catelyn Stark.
Hosteen Frey

> "*Anger makes men stupid, and Hosteen Frey was stupid to begin with, if half of what I have heard of him is true. Let him come.*"
> ― Stannis Baratheon
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**Ser Hosteen Frey** is a knight of House Frey and the sixth son of Lord Walder Frey, his first with Amarei Crakehall. He is a fierce fighter and a seasoned soldier. He serves under Roose Bolton during the War of the Five Kings.

He is married to Bellena Hawick, with whom he has one son, Ser Arwood Frey. He has four grandchildren, Ryella, Androw, Alyn and Hostella Frey.

## History

He rides at the Tourney of Lannisport and is unhorsed by the eventual champion, Ser Jorah Mormont.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

He attends the Hand's Tourney in King's Landing, but is unhorsed by Ser Loras Tyrell. He is nearby when catelyn Stark brings news of the alliance between House Stark and House Frey to Robb Stark.

### A Clash of Kings

He is being held at Harrenhal after being captured by House Lannister. He may be one of four Frey knights that Arya Stark witnesses being ransomed.

### A Storm of Swords

He is present at Harrenhal when Ser Jaime Lannister arrives, after having been captured by the Brave Companions. He also attends the Red Wedding, being tasked with killing Lucas Blackwood, the son of Lord Tytos Blackwood.

### A Dance with Dragons

Hosteen is sent north, with his brother Ser Aenys Frey, to command the Frey force ssisting Roose Bolton in The North. He loses an ear to frostbite. He attends the wedding of Jeyne Poole (disguised as Arya Stark) and Ramsay Bolton. He initially believes that Theon Greyjoy is responsible for the murders at Winterfell, but soon accuses Lord Wyman Manderly instead. After the murder of his nephew, Little Walder Frey, he accuses Wyman again, who replies with an insukt and a denial. Hosteen attacks Wyman, and would hve killed him had it not been for White Harbor knights. Roose Bolton places him in the vanguard of the army marching to meet Stannis Baratheon.
Grey King

The **Grey King** is a legendary monarch from the Iron Islands. He is said to have ruled for 1.007 years. All of the great houses of the Iron Islands claim descent from the Grey King, apart from House Goodbrother, who claim descent from his loyal eldest brother.

## Appearance and Character

The Grey King is so named because his hair, beard and eyes were as grey as the winter sea. At the end of his life his skin had turned grey. He supposedly wore robes of woven seaweed. Accounts differ on whether he wore a driftwood crown, or a crown made out of Nagga's teeth.

## History

Legends say that the Grey King defeated the first of the sea dragons, Nagga. Afterwards, the Drowned God turned Nagga's bones to stone, and the bones were then used to build his hall with them. He supposedly heated the hall with the living fire of Nagga.

The Ironborn claim that he took a mermaid as a wife, so that his children could live on the land and in the water. He also wore a crown of driftwood, to show that his power had been given to him by the oceans.

He is also responsible for the discovery of fire, as he supposedly taunted the Storm God into using one of his thunderbolts to set fire to a tree. He taught the Ironborn how to weave nets and sails. He allegedly carved the first longship from the pale wood of Ygg, a tree that ate the flesh of men.

Eventually he cast aside his driftwood crown and walked into the sea, so that he could dessend to the watery halls of the Drowned God, so that he could take his place at the right hand of the god. The Storm God then snuffed out Nagga's fire, and the sea reclaimed the throne, leaving just Nagga's Bones as the only remnant of his hall.

The Grey King is said to have had a hundred sons who fought after his death. The sixteen who survived divided the Iron Islands amongst themselves.
Hardstone Hills

**The Hardstone Hills** are a series of mountains located in The Iron Islands.

## Location

The Hardstone Hills are a prominent feature on the large island of Great Wyk. They are far from the sea, and home to House Goodbrother, who use the mountains as a source for ores and riches, making their wealth from the mines that are used by the smallfolk.
House Goodbrother of Downdelving

**House Goodbrother of Downdelving** is a noble house from the Iron Islands. They make their seat at Downdelving on Great Wyk. They are a cadet branch of House Goodbrother of Hammerhorn.

## Books

Lord Gorold Goodbrother sends one of his sons, Greydon, to inform the Goodbrother cousins of Downdelving, Corpse Lake, and Crow Spike Keep of the death of King Balon Greyjoy.
House Frey of Riverrun

**House Frey of Riverrun** is a new noble house and a new cadet branch of House Frey of The Twins. It was created after House Tully was stripped of their property for rebelling against the Iron Throne. The Lord of House Frey of Riverrun is Emmon Frey, a son of Walder Frey. He is married to Genna Lannister, and they have two living children. Tywin Frey is the heir to House Frey of Riverrun.

## Members

* Lord Emmon Frey, Lord of Riverrun.
	+ Lady Genna Lannister, his wife.
		- Ser {Cleos Frey}, his eldest son. Slain near Maidenpool.
			* Jeyne Darry, his wife.
				+ Tywin Frey, his eldest son and heir of Riverrun.
				+ Willem Frey, his second son.
		- Ser Lyonel Frey, his second son.
			* Melesa Crakehall, his wife.
		- {Tion Frey}, his third son. Slain at Riverrun.
		- Walder Frey, his youngest son. Known as "Red Walder".
House Toland

**House Toland of Ghost Hill** is a Dornish noble house sworn to Sunspear.

The arms of House Toland displays a dragon eating its own tail. The dragon represents time, as there is no beginning and no end, all things come around again.

## Books

Lady Nymella Toland had plans to entertain Ser Balon Swann in an attempt to slow him down on his way to retrieve Princess Myrcella from Dorne.
House Qoherys

**House Qoherys of Harrenhal** was a noble house from the Riverlands, given Harrenhal. Like other houses who had Harrenhal, they died out. They were replaced by House Towers. They were sworn to House Tully.

## Known members

* Lord Quenton Qoherys, former Master at Arms of Dragonstone and founder of the house.
	+ Edmyn Tully's daughter, his wife.
		- his son, died before his father.
			* Lord Gargon Qoherys, grandson of Quenton. Called Gargon the Guest. Killed by Harren the Red.
Hallis Mollen

**Hallis Mollen**, also known as **Hal**, is a man of House Mollen and serves as a guard at Winterfell and later on as the Captain of the Guards.

## Appearance and Character

Hallis is muscular. He has a square, brown beard. He has a habit of stating the obvious.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Hallis was named Captain of the Guard at Winterfell after Jory Cassel goes south with Lord Eddard Stark to King's Landing. He is appointed by Robb Stark under advice from Maester Luwin.

Hallis is tasked with finding the origin of the Catspaw. He discovers that the man had been seen around the castle in the weeks leading up to the event. He is then present when Catelyn Stark announces her suspicion that Bran Stark was thrown from the First Keep by Ser Jaime Lannister. Robb initially considers sending Hallis south with his mother, but Catelyn decides to take Ser Rodrik Cassel instead.

When Robb rallies his men to compare, Hallis follows Robb to the south and is Catelyn's bodyguard at the Battle of the Whispering Wood.

### A Clash of Kings

When Robb sends his mother Catelyn to form an alliance with Renly Baratheon, Hallis Mollen accompanies her to Bitterbridge and later on Storm's End.

After Renly dies, Hallis and Catelyn go back to Riverrun, and Ned's bones are delivered. Catelyn tasks Hallis Mollen to bring Ned's bones to Winterfell and bury them in the crypts.

It is unknown what happened to Hallis Mollen and the bones of Ned, but they have never arrived at Winterfell.
House of Pahl

The **House of Pahl** is one of the old slaving families of Meereen. The family colours are pink and white.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

When Daenerys Targaryen arrives at the city of Meereen, Oznak zo Pahl rides from the city and demands that she send forward a champion to fight him. Daenerys names Belwas as her champion, and he eventually kills Oznak by severing his head from his body.

Oznak's father, who commands the city watch, is killed during the fighting at the gate. Oznak's three uncles are amongst the one hundred and sixty three slavers who get disembowled and crucified as revenge for the children that suffered the same fate.

### A Dance with Dragons

The House of Pahl is now made up primarily of women now, as most of the men have been slain. Skahaz mo Kandaq believes them to be bitter old crones with a taste for blood. He suspects that member of the House of Pahl are amongst the Sons of the Harpy. When Daenerys demands a hostage from each house of dubious loyalty, the Pahls send Kezmya Pahl. The Pahls are amongst the houses that send ships to join the blockade of Meereen.
House Mormont

**House Mormont of Bear Island** is a noble house from the North.

* Lady Maege Mormont, current Lady of Bear Island
	+ Dacey Mormont, eldest daughter of Maege Mormont. Killed during the Red Wedding
	+ Alysanne Mormont. Second daughter and current heir of Maege Mormont.
	+ Lyra Mormont. Third daughter of Maege Mormont.
	+ Jonelle Mormont. Fourth daughter of Maege Mormont.
	+ Lyanna Mormont. Youngest child and acting Lady of Bear Island.
House Harroway

**House Harroway** is an extinct noble house of the Riverlands. Their sigil was: per bend sinister orange and black rayonne, a castle countercharged.

## History

House Harroway appear to have been a successful and honoured house of the Riverlands. Lord Harroway's Town is presumably named for them, and may have been founded by a prior Lord Harroway. After the downfall of House Towers, they were granted the lordship of Harrenhal, the third house to rule the castle after the Targaryen conquest, but like every other house to hold the castle, they were met by disaster and have long since died off. They were succeeded as masters of Harrenhal by House Strong.
House Ball

**House Ball** is a noble house from The Reach. They emblazon their sigil with three white plates upon a chevron red on a white field.

## History

House Ball was, according to legend, founded by the son of Florys the Fox and one of her secret lovers. The same story is told of House Florent and House Peake.

Ser Quentyn Ball would serve as Master-of-Arms for the Red Keep under the reign of King Aegon IV Targaryen. Aegon promised to name Quentyn to the Kingsguard, but died before he could fulfill the promise. Aegon's son and heir, King Daeron II Targaryen, would pass Quentyn over when a space did become available. Quentyn chose to fight for Daemon I Blackfyre during the First Blackfyre Rebellion as a result of this.

Quentyn fought outside of Lannisport, where he would kill a Lord of House Lefford and defeat Lord Damon Lannister. It was Quentyn that rescued Daemon when Daeron sent the knights of the Kingsguard after him. Quentyn slew all the sons of Lady Penrose, save for the youngest, whom he spared out of respect for his mother. Quentyn was killed on the eve of the Battle of Redgrass Field.

## Historical Members of House Ball

* Ser Quentyn Ball
	+ Ser Glendon Flowers (supposedly)
House Stonetree

**House Stonetree** is a noble house from The Iron Islands. They hold large holdings of land on the island of Harlaw. Their sigil is a grey, stone tree on a field of black.

## History

Lord Quellon Greyjoy's first wife was a woman of House Stonetree.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Asha Greyjoy spots the banners of House Stonetree gathered at Ten Towers. Stonetrees gather on Old Wyk to wish Victarion Greyjoy well during the Kingsmoot. Sigfry Stonetree is present for the Kingsmoot.
Hesh

**Hesh** is a city in the nation of Lhazar.

## Geography

Hesh is the western-most of the three major cities in Lhazar. It is located roughly 100 miles south of the Skahazadhan River, near the eastern entrance to the Khyzai Pass. It is linked by road to Kosrak to the east, Lhazosh to the south and Meereen to the west, beyond the pass.
Great Wyk

**Great Wyk** is the largest islands in the archipelago known as The Iron Islands. Some of the houses on Great Wyk include House Goodbrother, House Merlyn and House Farwynd.

## Location

Great Wyk is the largest of the islands, and the one furthest to the west, excluding the island of Lonely Light. It is to the west of Harlaw and Old Wyk, and to the north west of Pyke. One of the landmark features of the island is the Hardstone Hills.

## History

The first sept on the Iron Islands was built on Great Wyk, during the rule of King Wulfgar Hoare.

House Hoare, ancient kings of the Iron Islands and The Riverlands, had their seat of Hoare Castle located on the island. It was destroyed by Ser Aubrey Crakehall after the defeat of King Hagon Hoare.

Great Wyk was personally subdued by Aegon I Targaryen after the War of Conquest. He flew in on the back of Balerion. Aegon personally killed Lord Qhorin Volmark, who was pushing a claim to be the new King of the Iron Islands.

Great Wyk was personally subdued by Stannis Baratheon during the Greyjoy Rebellion.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The priest Aeron Greyjoy, who is the youngest living son of Lord Quellon Greyjoy, is present on Great Wyk baptizing men into the Drowned God faith. He is helped by Rus and Norjen in baptizing the struggling Emmond. He is then informed by The Sparr, head of House Sparr, his son Steffarion Sparr and Lord Gormond Goodbrother, who tell him that his brother, King Balon Greyjoy, has died.

Aeron rides to the Hammerhorn, deep in the Hardstone Hills, to see Lord Gorold Goodbrother, who tells him that Euron Greyjoy has returned. He rides down to Pebbleton, a village on the island, and declares that a Kingsmoot has to occur.
Bear Island

**Bear Island** is a large island in the Bay of Ice, north-west of Deepwood Motte and Winterfell. It is somewhat remote and is a cold, windswept island of forests and hills where the people mostly live in wooden villages and townships. Crofters tend to live inland, but most of the people live along the coasts and feed off of fish. Bears live in the forests, and give the island its name and the ruling house its heraldic symbol.

## Economy

Bear Island is somewhat poor in resources, but its people hold it to be a beautiful land of ancient trees, flowering thorn bushes and creeks .

## History

Bear Island is the stronghold of House Mormont, stalwart supporters and allies of the Starks. According to history, the island was ruled by House Woodfort until the Iron King of the Iron Islands invaded and conquered the island. The Woodforts were destroyed. However, the Ironborn were unable to hold the island and were eventually forced to abandon it. The King in the North, Rodrik Stark, won the island in a wrestling match and gave it the Mormonts, at that time loyal vassals of the Starks, for their stalwart service.

## People

The Mormont castle (unnamed so far) is actually a wooden longhall, surrounded by an earthern palisade. There is a carving on the gate of the Mormont keep depicting a woman holding a babe in one arm and a battleaxe in the other, to represent the fact that whilst the men of the island would be away fishing, the women would have to defend home and hearth against Ironborn raiders, or wildling forces crossing over from the Frozen Shore to attack The North. This has given the women of Bear Island a fierce reputation, and female warriors are commonplace there, unlike other areas of Westeros, especially The South, where they are almost unknown.

## References

1. ↑ A Clash of Kings
2. ↑ Dialogue between Jorah Mormont and Daenerys Targaryen in A Clash of Kings
3. ↑ A Clash of Kings
4. ↑ A Storm of Swords
5. ↑ A Storm of Swords
6. ↑ A Storm of Swords
House Baelish

**House Baelish of the Fingers** is a noble house from the Vale. The current head of the family is Lord Petyr Baelish, who has been named Lord of Harrenhal and Lord Paramount of the Trident.

## History

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The man who founded House Baelish was Petyr's great-grandfather, who was from Braavos and came to The Vale as a sellsword.

## Houses sworn to Harrenhal

* House Blackwood of Raventree Hall
* House Blanetree
* House Bracken of the Stone Hedge
* House Cox of Saltpans
* House Deddings
* House Frey of Riverrun
* House Frey of the Twins
	+ House Charlton
	+ House Erenford
	+ House Haigh
* House Goodbrook
* House Grell
* House Hawick of Saltpans
* House Keath
* House Lannister of Darry
* House Lolliston
* House Lychester
* House Mallister
* House Mooton of Maidenpool
* House Paege
* House Piper of Pinkmaiden
* House Roote of Lord Harroway's Town
* House Ryger of Willow Wood
* House Shawney
* House Smallwood of Acorn Hall
* House Terrick
* House Vance of Atranta
* House Vance of Wayfarer's Rest
* House Vypren
* House Wayn
* House Wode

## Members

* Lord Petyr Baelish, Lord Paramount of the Trident, Lord of Harrenhal and Lord Protector of of the Eyrie and the Vale of Arryn.
	+ Lady Lysa Tully, his wife.

## Historical members

* Braavosi sellsword.
	+ Hedge knight, his son.
		- Petyr Baelish's father, his son.
			* Alayne, his wife. Mother of Petyr Baelish.
House Vance from Wayfarer's Rest

**House Vance from Wayfarer's Rest** is one of the two largest branches of House Vance. The other large branch is House Vance of Atranta. House Smallwood are their vassals.

## History

House Vance were amongst the petty kings in The Riverlands before they were taken over by House Durrandon. They then rose up alongside House Tully against Iron King Harren Hoare in favour of King Aegon I Targaryen during the War of Conquest.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

The Lord of Wayfarer's Rest is sent to the Golden Tooth with Lord Clement Piper upon the orders of Ser Edmure Tully. After the news of Ser Gregor Clegane rampaging through the Riverlands Ser Karyl Vance is sent to King's Landing to put forward a case for aid to be sent. Ser Karyl becomes Lord of Wayfarer's Rest when Lord Vance dies in the Battle of the Golden Tooth. Karyl joins Ser Marq Piper in raiding the armies of House Lannister that are besieging Riverrun. Karyl is amongst the riverlords who declare Robb Stark as King in the North.

### A Feast for Crows

Karyl Vance and Lord Norbert Vance are both pardoned by king Tommen I Baratheon, and both provide troops for the second siege of Riverrun. Both Karyl and Norbert sit on the war councils of Ser Jaime Lannister. Karyl advises Jaime to head to Raventree Hall to relieve the siege fought between Lord Tytos Blackwood and Lord Jonos Bracken.
House Lannister of Lannisport

**House Lannister of Lannisport** is a cadet branch of House Lannister, residing in the port-city of Lannisport.

## History

The house was founded to defend Lannisport while the main branch of Lannister ruled the Kingdom of the Rock from Casterly Rock.

## Recent events

### A Feast for Crows

Rosamund Lannister accompanies Princess Myrcella Baratheon to Dorne. Ser Arys Oakheart disguises Rosamund as Myrcella and convinces everyone that she has Redspots.

## Members

* Rosamund Lannister, one of Myrcella Baratheon's handmaidens.
* Theomore, formerly known as Theomore Lannister, a maester serving House Manderly at White Harbor.
House Goodbrother of Corpse Lake

**House Goodbrother of Corpse Lake** is a noble house from the Iron Islands. Their seat is near Corpse Lake, a lake on the island of Great Wyk. They are a cadet branch of House Goodbrother of Hammerhorn.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Greydon Goodbrother is sent to Corpse Lake by his father, Gorold Goodbrother, to make the Goodbrother cousins aware of the death of King Balon Greyjoy.
House Mudd

**House Mudd** is an extinct noble house of the Riverlands. Their sigil was a golden crown studded with emeralds on a red-brown field.

## History

House Mudd was the last of the First Men families to rule over the Riverlands from their castle at Oldstones (although it had a different name then). Under the rule of King Tristifer IV Mudd, the Mudds resisted attempts by the Andals to overrun the Kingdom of the Rivers and the Hills for many years. Eventually, seven Andal kings united to invade the Riverlands and King Tristifer IV was killed. His son inherited the kingdom as Tristifer V, but did not long survive his father. House Mudd was extinguished and the Andals took possession of the Riverlands.

## Historical Mudd characters

* Tristifer IV Mudd, known as the Hammer of Justice
* Tristifer V Mudd, his son and successor, last king of House Mudd
House Strong

**House Strong of Harrenhal** was a noble house from The Riverlands prior to the Dance of the Dragons. They were granted the castle of Harrenhal by King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and would serve as lords under the rule of King Viserys I Targaryen also. They have since become extinct. Their sigil were three lines of pale blue, red and green on a white background, representing the three forks of the Trident.

## History

House Strong rose their banners with House Tully during the War of Conquest, siding with House Targaryen over House Hoare. They were overlooked for the title of Lord Paramount of the Riverlands. Ser Osmund Strong rose to become Hand of the King for King Aegon I Targaryen. It was Osmund that oversaw the construction of the walls around the capital of King's Landing.

Ser Lucamore Strong was named to the Kingsguard under the rule of King Jaehaerys Targaryen. He was caught breaking his vows aftr fathering sixteen children. As punishment he was gelded and sent to join the Night's Watch. Lyonel Strong was named Lord of Harrenhal after the extinction of House Towers. in 105 AC Lyonel was named Master of Laws by Viserys I Targaryen. He was promoted to be Hand of the KIng when Ser Otto Hightower left the position.

Lyonel's son and heir, the powerful Ser Harwin Strong, was a reported lover of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Harwin and Lyonel died in a fire at Harrenhal in 120 AC, meaning that Larys Strong inherited the castle. Larys eventually rose to be the Master of Whisperers for Viserys.

The house had "not-inconsiderable" wealth by the time of the Dance of the Dragons according to Archmaester Gyldayn. Larys sat on the Small council of King Aegon II Targaryen, leaving Ser Simon Strong as castellan of Harrenhal. Simon surrendered the castle when Prince Daemon Targaryen arrived on the back of his dragon, Caraxes. Larys helped to smuggle Prince Maelor Targaryen and Princess Jaehaera Targaryen out of the capital when Rhaenyra moved on the city.

Aegon II refused to surrender to the armies of Lord Kermit Tully when he moved on King's Landing after the Battle of the Kingsroad. As a result the king was poisoned. Lord Cregan Stark accused Larys of conspiring to kill the king, and as a result Larys was executed during the Hour of the Wolf, choosing death over going to The Wall. His death ended the main branch of House Strong.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lord Petyr Baelish refers to the extinction of House Strong as an example of what happens to those that rule over the lands of Harrenhal.

### A Dance with Dragons

Two members of the Golden Company, Ser Denys Strong and Ser Duncan Strong, hold the surname Strong, but it is unknown if they are actual descendants of the house.

A mysterious knight named Ser Robert Strong is named to the Kingsguard of King Tommen I Baratheon and is also named as a champion of Queen Cersei Lannister.
House Teague

**House Teague** was a noble house that ruled the Riverlands before the conquest of the ironmen and Aegon I Targaryen.

About a century after the extinction of House Justman, Torrence Teague, an adventurer of uncertain birth, raided the wastelands and used the gold to hire sellswords from Essos to conquer the Riverlands. After six years of fighting, Torrence was crowned at Maidenpool.

But the river lords didn't liked their new overlords, and House Teague was forced to keep hostages of various families at their court. Theo Teague, fourth king of House Teague, was nicknamed the Saddle-sore because he spent most of his reign riding throughout the river lands to quell rebellions.

When King Humfrey I Teague tried to outlaw the worship of the Old Gods, several Houses led by Roderick Blackwood rose in rebellion. The Teagues were close to defeating the rebels, but Roderick sought the aid of his son in-law Arlan III Durrandon, the Storm King and in the climatic Battle of the Six Kings, King Humfrey I, his son and heir Humfrey II, his two other sons Hollis and Tyler Teague and the brother and champion of King Humfrey, Damon Teague, were all killed, extinguishing House Teague in a single afternoon. Roderick was also killed in the battle, and Arlan realized the river lords wouldn't want a woman as ruler and mistrusted Roderick's brothers, so the Riverlands went to form part of the Kingdom of the Stormlands.
House Whent

**House Whent** is a noble house of The Riverlands and a sworn vassal of House Tully. They rule the lands of Harrenhal. They were raised to Lords of Harrenhal by King Maekar I Targaryen after they defeated House Lothston, who had been the previous lords of Harrenhal. The head of House Whent at the start of the book was Lady Shella Whent, however she had no known heirs. They emblazon their banner with 9 bats on a yellow background.

## History

The Whents are the seventh noble house to be granted Harrenhal, the six previous houses having died out over thee 300 years since Harrenhal was built. They were raised to Lords of Harrenhal after they helped Maekar defeat the mad Danelle Lothston when she raised her banners in rebellion. They had originally been knights in service to the Lothstons.

Hoster Tully married a lady of House Whent, Minisa Tully. She gave him three children, Lady Catelyn Stark, Lady Lysa Arryn and Ser Edmure Tully. From this we can assume that Minisa doesn't follow the trend of infertility in House Whent, although her daughter, Lysa, might.

The Tourney of Harrenhal was hosted by Lord Walter Whent, who named his daughter the Queen of Love and Beauty. The tourney was won by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, although four of Lord walter's sons were beaten, as well as his brother, Ser Oswell Whent. This was also the tournament where Rhaegar met Lyanna Stark, where the story of the Knight of the Laughing Tree occurred and where Ashara Dayne was dishonoured, according to Ser Barristan Selmy.

Ser Oswell Whent was a knight of the Kingsguard for Aerys II Targaryen. He served as a mentor to Ser Jaime Lannister, and as a friend to Rhaegar. He died during Robert's Rebellion, fighting at the Tower of Joy alongsider Ser Arthur Dayne and Lord Commander Gerold Hightower. His body was buried in the red mountains of Dorne.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Catelyn thinks of Lady Whent, and notes that she is the last of her line, living with ghosts in the cavernous halls of her castle. One of the knights who help her detain Tyrion Lannister is sworn to House Whent, Ser Willis Wode.

Lady Whent yields the castle to Lord Tywin Lannister when his army approaches, as she does not have the strength in numbers to defend it. She is stripped of her titles and the castle is granted to Janos Slynt, Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing, by King Joffrey I Baratheon for the part he played in subduing Eddard Stark.
House Redwyne

**House Redwyne of the Arbor** is a powerful noble house sworn to House Tyrell. It is located in the Reach, specifically on the Arbor, a small island. House Redwyne is strongly connected with their overlords, House Tyrell, as the current lord, Paxter Redwyne, is married to his cousin Mina Tyrell, the sister of Lord Mace Tyrell.

## Recent Events

The Redwyne twins, Hobber and Horas, tease Samwell Tarly when he was sent to the Arbor to be a page at Lord Redwyne's court.

## In the Books

* During the War of the Five Kings, the Redwyne twins were at King's Landing. They were kept hostages in order to prevent **House Redwyne** and its large fleet from partnering with House Tyrell, who supported Renly Baratheon. However, after Renly's death, while the alliance with Joffrey was being negotiated, one of them was returned to the Arbor, as a sign of good will. Later on in the books, Cersei Lannister had them arrested when she was plotting against Margaery Tyrell, but they were never tortured. They were only named so that they could be cleared, to show everyone that the investigation was fair.

* Currently, Paxter Redwyne is part of a small council at King's Landing as the Master of Ships.
Harma

**Harma**, also known as **Harma Dogshead**, is a raider of the Free Folk. She serves as commander of the vanguard in the army of Mance Rayder.

## Appearance and Character

Harma has big cheeks. She is squat and round. She hates dogs. She kills a dog every fortnight to create a new totem for her banner.

## History

Harma has known to have warred with the Lord of Bones.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Harma is one of Mance's commanders that the Night's Watch are wary of.

### A Storm of Swords

Harma leads the vanguard of the wildling army as they advance down the Milkwater. Harma is spotted near Woodswatch-by-the-Pool during the assault on The Wall. She survived her raid and returned to Mance's encampment. She was killed when Stannis Baratheon attacked the wildling army. After the battle, her head was removed and mounted on a spike, mocking the action that she was infamous for doing with the heads of dogs.
House Harlaw of Grey Garden

H**ouse Harlaw of Grey Garden** is a cadet branch of House Harlaw of Harlaw. Their seat is Grey Garden. The current head of the house is Ser Harras Harlaw, the knight of Grey Garden.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Harras Harlaw is the designated heir of Lord Rodrik Harlaw. He brings his men and ships to Ten Towers to support Asha Greyjoy in the Kingsmoot. He stands as one of Asha's champions at the Kingsmoot.

During the Taking of the Shields, Harras planted his standard below the walls of Grimston and challenged them to single combat. He beat seven men, killing five, and the septon surrendered the castle. He is named Lord of Greyshield by King Euron Greyjoy.
Harwin

**Harwin** was a member of the household guard at Winterfell. He went on to be a prominent member of the Brotherhood without Banners under Lord Beric Dondarrion.

## History

Harwin has been a member of the household guard at Winterfell since his youth, and he possibly worked as a stable boy before that, as his father, Hullen, was the Master of Horse at Winterfell. Harwin was at Winterfell when Lyanna Stark was still alive, as he remembers her skill at horse riding. He was also one of the guards privy to the rumours of an affair between Lord Eddard Stark and Ashara Dayne.

Arya remembers that it was Harwin who taught her how to ride when she was younger, often leading her pony round the Winterfell yard. He also taught Robb Stark and Jon Snow how to joust, often riding at quintain with them. He was known around the castle to drink too much during feasts.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Harwin rides out with Eddard Stark to execute the deserter Night's Watch ranger Gared. On the way back they encounter a dead direwolf, killed by a stag, and it's 6 pups. He says that it would be impossible to keep them, after Robb asks his father whether or not they can take them back.

Harwin travels south to King's Landing with Eddard after he is offered the post of King's Hand of Robert Baratheon. Arya resents him for not standing up to Sandor Clegane when the Hound murders the butcher's boy, Mycah. Harwin takes part in the Hand's Tourney, but he is unhorsed in his first tilt by the Kingsguard knight, Ser Meryn Trant.

Harwin is dispatched by Eddard under the command of Lord Beric and Thoros of Myr. He fights and survives in the Battle at the Mummer's Ford, and becomes a member of the Brotherhood without Banners. It is unknown if he abandons the Old Gods for the faith of R'hllor as most of the Brotherhood do.

### A Storm of Swords

Harwin is present at the inn when Tom of Sevenstreams, Lem Lemoncloak and Anguy bring in the disguised Arya Stark, and Harwin identifies her after she breaks the nose of Lem. He is a hardened man, much thinner than he had been before. He tells Arya that her riding skills remind him of those possessed by her aunt, Lyanna. This isn't the first time that Arya was compared to Lyanna. He is the only member of the brotherhood capable of catching Arya after she tries to escape on horseback.

After the Red Wedding Harwin begs Thoros to revive the corpse of Catelyn Stark, but he refuses. Instead Beric gives his life to bring back hers, and Harwin becomes a member of the Brotherhood under the command of Lady Stoneheart.
House Piper

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**House Piper** is a noble house of The Riverlands. They are amongst the chief vassals sworn to House Tully (later House Baelish). Their seat is Pinkmaiden Castle and is located near the Golden Tooth and the border with The Westerlands.Their sigil is a naked woman on a field of blue. Their words are Brave and Beautiful. The current lord of House Piper is Clement Piper. His heir is Ser Marq Piper.

## History

The Pipers rose alongside House Tully against Iron King Harren Hoare. After the end of the War of Conquest they were named as vassals to House Tully, the new overlords of the Riverlands, and they have remained loyal ever since.

A Piper woman is married to Lord Quellon Greyjoy. She instructs the master of Pyke to sow Urrigon Greyjoy's fingers back on after he loses them in a finger dance with his brother, Aeron Greyjoy. Urrigon later dies of an infection, and Lady Piper dies shortly after, in the childbirth of Robin Greyjoy.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Clement piper leads the troops sworn to his house to guard the Golden Tooth after House Lannister start amassing troops. This order came from Ser Edmure Tully. His heir, Marq, is dispatched with Ser Karyl Vance and Ser Raymun Darry to King's Landing to ask for the support of King Robert Baratheon.

The Piper forces are beaten at the Battle of the Golden Tooth, but Lord Clement manages to escape with his life. Pinkmaiden is, at some point, assaulted by the forces of Ser Gregor Clegane. Marq and Karyl are integral to the defense of Riverrun, harrying the Lannister supply train and helping to lure Ser Jaime Lannister away from the castle, allowing for the Battle of the Whispering Wood to occur.

### A Storm of Swords

Marq is amongst the nobles who launch the funeral boat of Lord Hoster Tully. He later accompanies Edmure to the Twins to witness his marriage to Roslin Frey. Unfortunately this event turns into the Red Wedding and, although Marq is captured and held hostage, the locations of numerous Piper men are unknown. After this Lord Clement bends the knee to King Joffrey I Baratheon.

### A Feast for Crows

Lewys Piper is named as one of Jaime's three squires to ensure the loyalty of House Piper. Lord Clement reluctantly joins the siege of Riverrun, and joins Jaime's war council, where, after House Frey refuse to release Marq to him, he threatens Edwyn Frey and is in turned threatened by Walder Rivers.
Grenn

**Grenn**, also known as **Aurochs**, is a ranger in the Night's Watch.

## Appearances and Character

Grenn is sixteen years old, he has a thick neck and is taller than Jon Snow. His friends of the Night's Watch always mock him for not being smart.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Grenn and Pyp complain to Sam and Edd about how distant Jon Snow has become since being elected Lord Commander. He feels like Jon has abandoned the friends that got him to the position that he has currently reached.
Hallyne

**Lord Hallyne**, also known as **Wisdom Hallyne**, is the head of the Alchemist's Guild in King's Landing.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Hallyne attends the wake of Tywin Lannister, even though it was reserved for highborns. He talks with Cersei afterwards and promises to put a fiery hand in the sky to commemorate her father's memory.
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.
House Greyiron

### Coat of Arms

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

### Founded

Age of Heroes

**House Greyiron** is an extinct noble house of the Iron Islands. Its sigil was the sea king's head, white with dark green seaweed beard and hair, a black crown on a grey field.

## History

The Greyirons were an ancient house of First Man blood, originating on the small island of Orkmont. They were fierce and respected raiders and reavers. According to legend, five thousand years ago Urron Redhand was chosen as the High King, or Grey King, of the Isles in the traditional kingsmoot. However, he then had all the other claimants present murdered and declared that from now on the High Kingship would pass from father to son, and if another house wished to take it they would have to seize it by force.

Urron's descendants ruled the isles for a thousand years until the Andal invasion of Westeros finally reached the Iron Isles. The Greyirons were deposed and slaughtered, and Andals settled on the islands, interbreeding with the local population. Curiously, the Andals who came to the islands soon found themselves adapting to the local way of life, and abandoned the Faith of the Seven to worship the Drowned God instead.

After King Harren the Black of House Hoare was slain in the razing of Harrenhal by Aegon the Conqueror, House Greyjoy was appointed as the ruling house of the Iron Islands, Lord Vickon Greyjoy claiming kinship and descent from Urron Redhand. The veracity of this claim is uncertain.

## Historical Greyiron characters

* Urras Greyiron, known as Urras Ironfoot, the first High King since the Grey King.
	+ Erich I Greyiron, his son.
* Urragon III Greyiron, known as the Bald.
	+ Torgon Greyiron, his son. Known as Torgon the Latecomer.
		- Urragon IV Greyiron, his son.
* Urron Greyiron, called Urron Redhand. Urragon IV's great nephew.
* Rognar II Greyiron, the last Greyiron.