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House Grandison

The **House Grandison** is a noble house from the Stormlands and is sworn to House Baratheon. They are Lords of Grandview.

The sigil of the house shows a black sleeping lion on a yellow field.

## Known members

* Hugh Grandison, the Lord of Grandview

* {Harlan Grandison}, a knight of the Kingsguard of Aerys II Targaryen.

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House Goodbrother of Crow Spike Keep

**House Goodbrother of Crow Spike Keep** is a noble house from the Iron Islands. They make their seat at Crow Spike Keep. They are a cadet branch of House Goodbrother of Hammerhorn.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Greydon Goodbrother is sent to Crow Spike Keep by his father, Gorold Goodbrother, to bring the Goodbrother cousins news of the death of King Balon Greyjoy.
Gyles Rosby

Lord **Gyles Rosby** was the head of House Rosby and the Lord of Rosby. He serves as the Master of Coin under King Tommen I Baratheon. Gyles eventually dies after his sickness overcomes him.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Upon hearing from Mace Tyrell that her father, Lord Tywin Lannister, intended to name Garth Tyrell as Master of Coin, Cersei lies and tells Mace that she has already offered the post to Gyles. He accepts her offer when she does, and talks about how he will change things from how they were under Petyr Baelish.
House Karstark

**House Karstark of Karhold**, formerly known as **House Stark of Karl's Hold**, is a noble house from the North, descended from a cadet branch of the ruling House Stark. Its sigil is a white sunburst on black, and its words are, "The Sun of Winter".

## History

### Founding

The house came into existence when Karlon Stark, the younger brother of the ruling King in the North about seven hundred years before Aegon's Landing, was granted his own lands as a reward for putting down a rebellion by House Bolton. He built a castle on that land that became known as Karl's Hold, which was soon shortened to Karhold. The local branch of the Starks became known as the "Karhold Starks", which in turn was eventually shortened to Karstark.

## Members

* Lord {Rickard Karstark}, Lord of Karhold. He is executed by Robb Stark.
	+ Lord Harrion Karstark, his eldest son, the new Lord of Karhold.
	+ {Torrhen Karstark}, his second son. Slain at the battle in the Whispering Wood.
	+ {Eddard Karstark}, his third son. Slain in the Whispering Wood.
	+ Alys Karstark, his daughter.
		- Sigorn, his husband.
* Arnolf Karstark, Rickard's uncle.
	+ Cregan Karstark, his eldest son.
	+ Arthor Karstark, his second son.
		- Three grandchildren

## Historical members

* Lord Karlon Stark, founder of the house.
* Lady Margaret Karstark.
	+ Bennard Stark, his husband.
		- House Stark.
* Lady Alys Karstark.
	+ Lord Brandon Stark, his husband.
		- House Stark.
* Lysara Karstark.
	+ Artos Stark, his husband.
		- House Stark.
Harras Hoare

King **Harras Hoare**, also known as **Harras Stump-Hand**, was a King of the Iron Islands and a man of House Hoare.

## History

During the Andal Invasion of the Iron Islands, House Hoare sided with other Ironborn houses and the invading Andals in taking down King Rognar II Greyiron. According to legend, they performed the finger dance to see who would fill the power vacuum. Harras was chosen king, though he lost two fingers in the process.

Archmaester Haereg instead suggested that Harras took power by marrying the daughter of an Andal warlord. Harras ruled the Islands for ten years.
Goren Greyjoy

Lord **Goren Greyjoy** was a Lord of the Iron Islands and head of House Greyjoy during the reigns of Kings Aegon I and Aenys I Targaryen.

## History

Goren succeeded his father, Lord Vickon Greyjoy, in 33 AC. He had once been counselled by his father that it would be foolish to rise against Aegon and his dragons.

He was responsible for putting down a clumsy rebellion that desired to crown the son of Lord Qhorin Volmark. He was also responsible for subduing an insurgency led by a man who claimed to be Lodos reborn. He sent the traitor's pickled head to Aenys, who rewarded him with a boon, which Goren used to oust the Faith of the Seven from the Iron Islands.
Green Fork

**Green Fork** is one of the forks in the Trident. It starts in the Neck, within the southern borders of The North.

## Battle of Green Fork

A battle, The Battle of Green Fork, occurred here during the War of the Five Kings, between House Lannister and House Stark. House Lannister was led by Tywin Lannister, whereas House Stark was led by Roose Bolton, on the side of the Starks. Although the battle was won by House Lannister, damage had been done by House Stark, which proved to harm House Lannister later.
House Celtigar

**House Celtigar of Claw Isle** is an old noble house sworn to Dragonstone. They are known for possessing great riches. The current lord is Ardrian Celtigar, who has been described as an old and sour man. House Celtigar is one of the few houses of the Seven Kingdoms that originated in the Valyrian Peninsula.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Lord Ardrian Celtigar answers the call of Stannis Baratheon when he declares that he should be king and calls his banners. Stannis tells Ser Davos Seaworth that Ardrian keeps asking him which Storm Lords will answer his call. He is taken prisoner at the Battle of the Blackwater and bends the knee to King Joffrey I Baratheon.

### A Storm of Swords

Ser Axell Florent suggests that Stannis sack Claw Isle as revenge for the Celtigar's changing sides. Ser Davos persuades Stannis to do otherwise.

Lord Celtigar acts as a witness in the trial of Tyrion Lannister, stating that he once witnessed Tyrion threatening Joffrey.

## Members

* Lord Ardrian Celtigar, called "the Red Crab".

## Historical members

* Lord Crispian Celtigar, Master of Coin to Aegon I Targaryen.
* Lord Edwell Celtigar, Hand of the King to Maegor I Targaryen.
* Lord Bartimos Celtigar, member of the Black Council.
Great Sept of Baelor

The **Great Sept of Baelor** is the center of the Faith of the Seven in King's Landing. It is the residence of the High Septon. It is named for Baelor I Targaryen, who ordered its construction.

## Description

The Great Sept of Baelor is located on top of Visenya's Hill, and it features a large statue of Baelor. It consists of a dome and seven crystal towers, each of which has bells. The bells are rung on momentous occasions, like the death of a king.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The Great Sept is the location for the wake of Lord Tywin Lannister, after he was killed by his son, Tyrion Lannister. Ser Jaime Lannister stands vigil in the Sept over his father's corpse. Grand Maester Pycelle cries over Tywin's body. King Tommen I Baratheon is sick upon the dias of the Great Sept.
Great Pyramid

The **Great Pyramid** of Meereen is the administrative center of Meereen, and the current seat of House Targaryen. It is 800 feet tall.

## History

The Great Pyramid of Meereen was built as a sister-building to the Great Pyramid of Ghis, which now stands ruined in Old Ghis, the capital of the late Ghiscari Empire.

It served as a home to the Great Masters, who would later be deposed by Daenerys Targaryen. Daenerys became the Queen of Meereen, and took the Great Pyramid as her house's seat. Upon Queen Daenerys's disappearance, many of the Meereenese had feared that she had died. Daenerys's consort, Hizdahr zo Loraq, took over and briefly ruled as King of Meereen, until he was overthrown and imprisoned by Daenerys's Hand, Ser Barristan Selmy.
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 Bulwer

**House Bulwer of Blackcrown** is a noble house from The Reach and is sworn to House Hightower. Their seat is a castle known as Blackcrown. The current head of the house is Lady Alysanne Bulwer. Their sigil is a bull's skull on a field of blood. Their words are *Death before Disgrace*.

## History

Legends say that the house was founded by Bors the Breaker, one of the sons of Garth Greenhand.

Ser Buford Bulwer was a renowned knight during the First Blackfyre Rebellion. He fought in the Battle of the Redgrass Field, where he claimed to slay forty men.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Jack is given command of twelve seasoned rangers and is tasked with escorting Samwell Tarly, Gilly, Gilly's son and Maester Aemon Targaryen to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea.
Ghiscari Empire

### Places of note

Ghiscar • Ghiscari Strait • Gulf of Grief • Lhazar • Sea of Sighs • Smoking Sea • Skahazadhan

### Date of founding

Before 5000 BC

The **Ghiscari Empire**, also posthumously known as the **Old Empire of Ghis**, was a vast empire of the Ghiscari in Essos. It's one of the oldest known civilizations in history, predating the Valyrian Freehold.
House Follard

```

 ### Sigil

 gyronny of twelve red and white; in a gold canton, a two-peaked fool's cap of red and white.

 ### Words

 None So Wise

 ### Seat

 Honeyholt

 ### Region

 the Crownlands

 ### Overlord

 House Baratheon of King's Landing

```

**House Follard** is a noble house from the Crownlands sworn to House Baratheon of King's Landing.

## In the Books

* Dick Follard, a member of the Night's Watch, was killed defending Castle Black from wildlings.

* Perkin Follard is in the army supporting Stannis Baratheon.
Hagon Hoare

King **Hagon Hoare**, also known as **Hagon the Heartless**, was a King of the Iron Islands from House Hoare.

## History

Hagon took the throne when his older brother, Harmund III Hoare, was dethroned and mutilated by the Drowned Men, led by the Shrike. He quickly expelled the Faith of the Seven from the Iron Islands. He allowed the Shrike to mutilate his mother, Queen Lelia Lannister, and then return her to her family home of Casterly Rock. Her outraged nephew, the King of the Rock, responded by invading the Iron Islands.

Ser Aubrey Crakehall, a commander of the Lannister armies, would defeat Hagon on Great Wyk during the seventh year of fighting and would capture Hoare Castle. Before being hanged, Hagon was mutilated in the same way that his mother had been.
House Ambrose

**House Ambrose** is a noble house from the Reach. In the books, the knight Ser Alyn Ambrose is mentioned several times.

## Historical Members

* Ser Aegon Ambrose, one of the seven champions that fought against Maegor I Targaryen.
* Marq Ambrose
* Ser Aubrey Ambrose, a knight of the house during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen.
House Greenfield

**House Greenfield** is a house of landed knights in the Westerlands, sworn to House Lannister. Their sigil is a white double-tressure, on a green field. The current head of the house is Ser Garth Greenfield.

## History

The Greenfields are an ancient house, their heritage dating back to the days of the First Men. In the Age of Heroes, they built the Bower, a weirwood castle known known as Greenfield.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Garth Greenfield is taken prisoner by House Blackwood during the Battle of the Whispering Wood. He spends the rest of the war as a prisoner at Raventree Hall.

### A Clash of Kings

Sansa Stark dislikes Ser Preston Greenfield of the Kingsguard as he treats her like a lackwit child. Preston is stabbed and hacked to death during the Riot of King's Landing. He dies trying to protect the High Septon. His body takes some time to identify, due to it's deplorable condition.

### A Feast for Crows

When pondering on the vows of celibacy taken by the Kingsguard, Ser Arys Oakheart remembers how Preston used to visit a draper's house when the draper was away.

## Members of House Greenfield during the Books

* Ser Garth Greenfield, the Knight of Greenfield.

With unknown familial relation to the main branch:

* Ser {Preston Greenfield}, a knight of the Kingsguard.
House Sarsfield

**House Sarsfield** is a noble house from the Westerlands. Their seat is Sarsfield. It's sigil is a green arrow on a white bend on a green field. Their house words are True to the Mark.

## History

House Sarsfield was formed by the union of First Men and Andal houses during the Andal Invasion.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Arya Stark spots the Sarsfield colours among the army of Lord Tywin Lannister as he leaves Harrenhal.

### A Storm of Swords

Arya kills Ser Gregor Clegane's squire, who is a member of House Sarsfield, at the Inn at the Crossroads. The death is attributed to Sandor Clegane.

### A Feast for Crows

Brienne of Tarth spies the Sarsfield arrow on one of the badges of the men that guard the gates at Maidenpool.

The Sarsfield banner is spotted by Ser Jaime Lannister amongst those that escort the corpse of Tywin Lannister back to Casterly Rock.

Sarsfield's mounted archers are amongst the force that Jaime takes with him to end the Second Siege of Riverrun.
Harmund I Hoare

King **Harmund I Hoare**, also known as **Harmund the Host**, was a King of the Iron Islands and man of House Hoare.

## History

Harmund was one of an era of Hoare kings that were opposed by the Drowned Men, due to their tolerance of the Faith of the Seven, distaste for reaving, and encouragment of trade.

Harmund was the first literate king of the Iron Islands and enjoyed to read. He gained his nickname as he welcomed merchants and travellers to his seat on Great Wyk. He protected septons and septas of the Faith.
House Merlyn

**House Merlyn** is a noble house from The Iron Islands located on Great Wyk. Their seat governs the village of Pebbleton. They emblazon their sigil with two twining watersprouts on a white background. The current head of House Merlyn is Lord Meldred Merlyn.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

When Theon Greyjoy returns home he spots members of House Merlyn gathered for his father, King Balon Greyjoy.

### A Feast for Crows

Meldred visits Aeron Greyjoy on the beach outside Pebbleton and is blessed by the Drowned God. He informs Aeron that Rodrik Harlaw is calling for men to come to Ten Towers to support Asha Greyjoy. He is present when Aeron calls for a Kingsmoot to decide who sits upon the Seastone Chair. Meldred then attends the Kingsmoot, where he supports Asha Greyjoy.

## House Merlyn during the Books

* Lord Meldred Merlyn, head of the house

With unknown familial relation:

* Manfryd Merlyn, captain of the ship *Kite* in the Iron Fleet.
House Stokeworth

**House Stokeworth** is a noble house from Stokeworth, a town slightly north of King's Landing.

The current heir of House Stokeworth is thirty-three-year-old Lollys Stokeworth. She has a husband, Bronn of the Blackwater, and a son from rape, Tyrion Tanner (she was raped by fifty men during the riot in King's Landing shortly after Myrcella Baratheon was sent to Dorne). She was married to Bronn after she had been raped and given birth. Bronn helped her raise her child. Naming it Tyrion was a bold move considering Tyrion Lannister was on trial for killing Joffrey I Baratheon.

## Members

* Lady {Tanda Stokeworth}, Lady of Stokeworth. Died from a broken hip after a fall.
	+ Lady {Falyse Stokeworth}, her eldest daughter. Died screaming in the black cells.
		- Ser {Balman Byrch}, her husband. Killed by Ser Bronn.
	+ Lady Lollys Stokeworth, her second daughter and Lady of Stokeworth.
		- Ser Bronn of the Blackwater, her husband.
			* Tyrion Tanner, Lollys's bastard son.

## Historical members

* Lord Alyn Stokeworth, Hand of the King to Aegon I Targaryen and Aenys I Targaryen.
* Maia Stokeworth, who began the rumors that Viserys I Targaryen had poisoned Baelor I Targaryen.
* Lady Falena Stokeworth, first mistress of Aegon IV Targaryen.
	+ Lord Lucas Lothston, her husband.
		- House Lothston
* Ser Samwell Stokeworth, a knight during the reign of King Daeron II Targaryen.
* Manly Stokeworth, commander of City Watch of King's Landing during the reign of King Aerys II Targaryen.
Harlan Hoare

Prince **Harlan Hoare** was a Prince of the Iron Islands and the middle son of King Qhorwyn Hoare.

## History

Harlan was the heir of his father after his elder brother died of greyscale. When his father was dying, Harlan died suddenly, with the cause of death being attributed to a fall from a horse. Some suggested that Harlan's younger brother, Harwyn, was responsible, whilst others suggested the involvement of the Faceless Men.
Hammerhorn

**The Hammerhorn** is the castle seat of House Goodbrother. The current lord of the castle is Lord Gorold Goodbrother.

## Location

The Hammerhorn is located in the The Iron Islands, on the largest island, called Great Wyk. It is far from the sea, and instead gains its wealth and riches from the Hardstone Hills that surround it, that are rich in ores and minerals.

## Description

The hammerhorn is a large castle, square in its design with spiked battlements surrounding it. The stones used to build it were mined from the local area, and the entrance to the mines can be found just below the main entrance to the castle.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

The Hammerhorn receives a letter from Pyke telling them of the death of King Balon Greyjoy and the crowning of King Euron Greyjoy. Aeron Greyjoy visits the castle after being summoned by Gorold.
House Clegane

**House Clegane of Clegane's Keep** is a knightly house from the Westerlands. They're sworn to House Lannister. Their seat is a towerhouse called Clegane's Keep, within a village. Their sigil is three black dogs on a yellow field.

## History

House Clegane was founded by the kennelmaster at Casterly Rock, serving under Lord Tytos Lannister. One time he saved Lord Lannister from a lioness using three dogs. All of the dogs died, and the kennelmaster lost a leg. He was rewarded by Lord Tytos with lands and knighthood.

The founder's son died while hunting shortly after the coronation of King Robert I Baratheon. His daughter died as well, for unknown reasons. He had two sons, Gregor and Sandor.

Gregor was knighted by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen during his teenage years. During the Sack of King's Landing, one of the concluding engagements of Robert's Rebellion, Ser Gregor murdered Prince Rhaegar's supposed son Aegon as well. After this, he raped and murdered Rhaegar's wife, Elia Martell.

## Members at the end of the third century

* Ser {Gregor Clegane}, Knight of Clegane's Keep. Died in a trial by combat against Prince Oberyn Martell, the champion of Tyrion Lannister.
* {Sandor Clegane}, his brother, a former member of the Kingsguard under Kings Robert and Joffrey Baratheon.
* {Unnamed girl}, their sister. Died of unknown circumstances.
House Tarth

### Coat of Arms

Quartered, yellow sun on a rose-coloured field and white crescents on a blue field

## Physical Traits

### Eye Color

Blue

**House Tarth** is the noble house that rules the island of the same name. Their seat is Evenfall Hall.

Its current head is Lord Selwyn Tarth, who is father to Brienne of Tarth, a female warrior often mistaken for a man. She is also the only heir to House Tarth.

## History

House Tarth dates back far back in history, to the reign of the First Men, when the ancestor's of House Tarth were Kings. They eventually came under the control of the Storm Kings. Tarth was one of the first regions to be conquered during the Andal Invasion.

## Known Members

* Lord Selwyn Tarth
* Brienne Tarth (Heir to Lord Selwyn)
* Ser Endrew Tarth (Unknown relation)
Forley Prester

Ser **Forley Prester** is an anointed knight of House Prester. He is the cousin of Lord Garrison Prester.

## Appearance and Character

Forley is short and hard, with a pinched nose, a bald pate and grizzled brown beard. Despite bearing a bull on his surcoat and a bull-horned helm, Jaime Lannister thinks Forley looks more like an innkeep than a bull. However, like most innkeeps he is no man's fool.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Forley fought during the Battle of the Golden Tooth. During the Siege of Riverrun, Ser Forley Prester is given command of the southern camp. When Robb Stark attacks the other two camps, Forley makes a retreat, seeing that they are both lost.

### A Clash of Kings Edit

Forley retreats his army back to the Golden Tooth, to block the entrance into the Westerlands. He sends some of the experienced men from his host tou augment that of Ser Stafford Lannister, which was being formed at Oxcross.

### A Feast for Crows Edit

Forley joins forces with Ser Daven Lannister and House Frey in the Second Siege of Riverrun. He is present for the war councils of Ser Jaime Lannister. He is then given command of the escort that is to bring both Edmure Tully and Jeyne Westerling to Casterly Rock. He is commanded to kill either prisoner should they try and escape.
House Estren

**House Estren** is a noble house from the Westerlands. Their seat is known as Wyndhall. Their sigil is a green saltire between four red double-headed eagles, on a white field. The current head of the house is Lord Regenard Estren.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Lord Estren is part of Ser Jaime Lannister's force that lays siege to Riverrun. He is captured by the Stark forces during the Battle of the Whispering Wood.

### A Storm of Swords

Lord Regenard then spends the rest of the War of the Five Kings as a prisoner in the Twins, suggesting he was taken prisoner by a Frey.

### A Feast for Crows

Lord Estren is released following the Red Wedding.

## House Estren During the Books

* Lord Regenard Estren, Lord of Wyndhall and head of the house.
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.
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.
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.
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 Marbrand

**House Marbrand** is a small noble house located in the Westerlands. They fought with Tywin Lannister during the War of the Five Kings.

## In the Books

* Robb Stark took Ashemark during the War of the Five Kings.

* Addam Marbrand attended the wedding of Joffrey I Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell.

## Historical Members

* Ser Lorent Marbrand, second Lord Commander of Rhaenyra Targaryen's Queensguard.
* Ser Denys Marbrand, a participant of Ashford's Tourney.
* Lord Alyn Marbrand, head of the house during the reign of Aegon V Targaryen. Killed by House Reyne.
	+ Lady Jeyne Marbrand, his daughter. Wife of Tytos Lannister. Mother of Tywin, Kevan, Tygett, Genna and Gerion Lannister.
Gormond Goodbrother

**Gormond Goodbrother** is a man of House Goodbrother and the second son of Lord Gorold Goodbrother. He is near identical to his other brothers.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Gorold dispatches Gormund across Great Wyk to bring the news of the death of King Balon Greyjoy to the nobles of the island. He first delivers it to The Sparr, and is then directed to Balon's youngest brother Aeron Greyjoy. Gorold gives his horse to Aeron so the priest can ride to the Hammerhorn
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.
Franklyn Flowers

Ser **Franklyn Flowers**, also known as the **Bastard of Cider Hall**, is an anointed knight in service to the Golden Company.

## Appearance

He is a big-bellied, shambling hulk of a man, and his face is seamed with many old scars. His left ear is missing, and his right looks as if a dog has chewed it up.

## History

Franklyn claims that his mother was a washerwoman in service at Cider Hall, where she was raped by one of the lord's sons. He has served in the Golden Company for at least twelve years, as he was a member at the same time as Jon Connington. He has been knighted since Jon left.

## Books

### *A Dance with Dragons*

Franklyn is present for Jon's meeting with the leading members of the Golden Company near Volon Therys. Franklyn suggests that they take the land route to meet Daenerys Targaryen in Meereen, but Harry Strickland claims that the Demon Road would mean death. He quickly swears allegiance to Aegon Targaryen when he suggests that they just sail west for Westeros, and not meet with Daenerys.

Once in Westeros, Franklyn takes part in the Taking of Griffin's Roost, where he uses the treeline as cover to transport a battering ram to the gates. They find them closed, but not barred, and they are broken after the second swing. Jon later tells him to make sure that no messages are sent, and so the maester is thrown from his tower.

Flowers later sits at the high table of Griffin's Roost, along with Jon, Strickland, Black Balaq, and the three Conningtons that they have taken prisoner. He is also present for the war council that Jon holds whilst at Griffin's Roost. Flowers then sends a rider back to camp to summon Aegon to Griffin's Roost.
Haggon

**Haggon** was a Free Folk skinchanger and a known friend of the Night's Watch.

## Appearance and Character

He was tall, grim, had hard hands and a rough voice.

## History

Haggon instructed Varamyr on how to skinchange and how to survive in the forest, after Varamy's father abandoned him to be with his own kind. He insisted that warging into another person was an abomination. When Haggon lay dying, Varamyr repaid him by killing him and taking over Greyskin, Haggon's wolf, denying him his second life.
House Peake

**House Peake of Starpike** is a noble house from The Reach. They are marcher lords. Their sigil is three castles, representing Starpike, Dunstonbury, and Whitegrove, on an orange background. The head of House Peake at the start of the novels is Lord Titus Peake.

## History

House Peake is an ancient house of First Men origin. According to the legends of the Reach, House Peake, along with House Florent and House Ball, were descendants of three sons of Florys the Fox, a daughter of Garth Greenhand.

The Peakes are historic rivals of House Manderly. King Gwayne III Gardener managed to get the two houses to accept his judgement on their quarrel without a single battle being fought.

Near the end of the reign of Garth X Gardener, a problem of succession arose in the Reach. Garth left no sons, but one of his daughter had married Lord Manderly, and another Lord Peake, with both determined to see their wife crowned. This became a war, with other lords picking sides. Eventually, Ser Osmund Tyrell, the High Steward of Highgarden stepped in and, with the help of other Lords, defeated both houses and crowned a distant cousin as King Mern VI Gardener.

The Peakes would triumph over the Manderlys when Lord Lorimar Peake drove his historical enemy from the Reach, under the suggestion of King Perceon III Gardener. House Peake then acquired the Manderly seat of Dunstonbury.

During the Dance of the Dragons, Lord Unwin Peake sided with the green forces, and led the Reach army after the Second Battle of Tumbleton. He was named as a regent after the death of Lord Corlys Velaryon. He would later become Hand of the King to King Aegon III Targaryen, but would resign from the post when Aegon refused to marry his daughter.

Lord Gormon Peake was a firm supporter of Daemon I Blackfyre, and sided with him in the First Blackfyre Rebellion. Gormon was regarded as one of the finest knights of his generation. As a result of their treason, House Peake was stripped of Dunstonbury and Whitegrove. Gormon served as a member of the entourage of Daemon II Blackfyre, and was executed for treason when the plot was discovered by Brynden Rivers.

The Peakes rose against House Targaryen again in 233 AC, in an event that became known as the Peake Uprising. King Maekar I Targaryen rode to deal with the event, but was killed when a rock thrown from the Starpike battlements crushed his head. Lord Robert Reyne and Ser Tywald Lannister were also killed during the Storming of Starpike. Lord Roger Reyne, in retaliation to his father's death, would kill seven Peakes in the aftermath of the Uprising, before Prince Aegon Targaryen prevented him from killing any others.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lord Titus Peake is married to Margot Lannister.

## House Peake During the Novels

* Lord Titus Peake, Lord of Starpike.
	+ Margot Lannister, his wife.
House Kettleblack

**House Kettleblack** is a house of knights from The Crownlands. Their sigil is a black kettle on a red background.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Ser Osmund is sent to collect Cersei from her bedchambers after the death of her father, Tywin Lannister. The Kettleblack brothers are then tasked with disposing of Shae, who was murdered by Tyrion. Osmund is told to deal with the gaolers who fell asleep during the night.
Gendry

Ser **Gendry**, also known as Ser **Gendry of the Hollow Hill** and **Gendry the Bull**, is a knight from King's Landing, and an unrecognized bastard of Robert Baratheon.

## History

Gendry was born to King Robert I and an unnamed worker at an alehouse. He grew up in a blacksmith's forge and became an apprentice blacksmith working for Tobho Mott, with no desire to do anything but.

## Recent Events

### *A Game of Thrones*

Gendry was visited by Jon Arryn and Eddard Stark as each man began to piece together the truth of Cersei Lannister's incestuous relationship with her twin brother Jaime.

### *A Clash of Kings*

Gendry goes on the Kingsroad with Yoren to the Wall to escape Cersei, who is attempting to kill all of Robert's bastards so that no one will notice the differences between Robert's children and her three offspring, all of whom were born of her incest.

Gendry befriends Arya Stark on the way to the Wall, and the two of them get imprisoned at Harrenhal  by Ser Gregor Clegane's men along with the rest of the Night's Watch recruits. They eventually escape, along with another friend called *Hot Pie*, and make their way across the continent. Gendry and Arya are taken by the Brotherhood Without Banners, and there Gendry stays to be a blacksmith.

### *A Feast for Crows*

Gendry is living at the Inn at the Crossroads with several other children, still in the employ of the Brotherhood and a believer in the Lord of Light.

## References and Notes

1. ↑ *A Storm of Swords*, Chapter 39, Arya VII.
House Farwynd of the Lonely Light

### Coat of Arms

Per fesse: below a black sea with crested line, a black longship, outlined against the setting sun, dark red on orange

### Overlord

House Greyjoy

**House Farwynd of the Lonely Light** is a noble house from the Iron Islands. They are a cadet branch of House Farwynd of Sealskin Point. Their sigil is per fesse: below a black sea with crested line, a black longship, outlined against the setting sun, dark red on orange. The current head of the house is Lord Gylbert Farwynd.

Some claim that members of the house are skinchangers who take the form of sea lions, walruses and spotted whales.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Lord Gylbert Farwynd puts forward his name at the Kingsmoot, with his own sons serving as his champions. He promises to lead the Ironborn across the Sunset Sea to a land where every man would be a king and every wife a queen. His gifts are considered poor, and his claims as mad.

## House Farwynd of the Lonely Light during the Books

* Lord Gylbert Farwynd, Lord of the Lonely Light.
	+ Gyles Farwynd, his son.
	+ Ygon Farwynd, his son.
	+ Yohn Farwynd, his son.
Grey Wind

**Grey Wind** was the direwolf of Robb Stark. He had smokey grey fur and yellow eyes. He was the littermate of Nymeria, Lady, Summer, Shaggydog and Ghost.

Grey Wind was discovered as a pup with his other littermates, after their mother was killed by a stag. He was selected by Robb and developed a special bond with him. He later defended Bran Stark and killed Wallen, a wildling, who was trying to harm him. During the War of the Five Kings, he followed Robb to battle.

He followed Robb into battle more times, and killed men at the Battle of Oxcross. Grey Wind sensed the impending betrayal of House Frey before the Red Wedding and killed House Frey dogs at the Red Wedding before he and Robb were both killed. As an insult to House Stark, his head was sewn onto Robb's corpse.

## Notes and References

1. ↑ *A Game of Thrones*
2. ↑ *A Storm of Swords*
House Hayford

**House Hayford of Hayford** is a noble house from the Crownlands, sworn directly to the Iron Throne. Their blazon is green fetty over gold, a green pale wavy.

The sole member of House Hayford is Ermesande, a baby and the last of her line. She was made to marry Tyrek Lannister so House Lannister could claim her lands. However Tyrek dissapeared during the Riots of King's Landing before the marriage could be consumated.

Hayford lands seem to have been untouched by the War of the Five Kings, but their vassals, House Hogg, was raided by Ser Amory Lorch despite despite Hayfords and Hoggs remaining loyal to the Iron Throne.

## Members

* Lady Ermesande Hayford, Lady of Hayford, a babe. Married to Tyrek Lannister.
House Reed

**House Reed** is a noble house sworn to House Stark and are one of the principal families of The North. Their seat is Greywater Watch and they hold dominion over all the lands of The Neck. The current head of House Reed is Lord Howland Reed. His heir is his second born child, Jojen Reed. Their sigil has a black lizard-lion on a green background.

## History

House Reed can claim descent from the First Men back before the Andal Invasion. They populated the Neck as their seat because it was a strong defensive position. House Reed swore fealty to the Starks of Winterfell thousands of years before, when they were still Kings in the North.

A young crannogman from House Reed, possibly Lord Howland, decided to explore out of the neck, travelling south to the Isle of Faces and then on to Harrenhal, where the Tourney of Harrenhal was underway. This crannogman met Brandon Stark, Eddard Stark, Lyanna Stark and Benjen Stark, who helped avenge his honour.

Howland Reed then joined Eddard during Robert's Rebellion as one of his personal defenders. He followed Eddard to the Tower of Joy, where he was the only other survivor. Eddard said that Howland Reed saved his life when he confronted Ser Arthur Dayne.

## Houses Sworn to House Reed

* House Fenn
* House Marsh
* House Peat
* House Boggs
* House Cray
* House Quagg
* House Greengood
* House Blackmyre

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Lord Howland is left in charge of the Neck, protecting it from attacks from House Lannister. He sends his children, Jojen and Meera Reed, to Winterfell to re-swear fealty to House stark, as is tradition for every Harvest Festival. Meera and Jojen are taken prisoner by Theon Greyjoy, but they escape after Ramsay Bolton sacks Winterfell.

### A Storm of Swords

King Robb Stark sends Lord Galbart Glover and Lady Maege Mormont into the Neck to search for Greywater Watch and prepare the crannogmen for war. He plans to use the crannogmen to bolster his army and retake Moat Cailin from the Ironborn. Unfortunately Robb dies at the Red Wedding and his plan never comes to pass.

### A Dance with Dragons

Meera and Jojen accompany the young Bran Stark and Hodor in his journey north of The Wall. Jojen is a greenseer that has predicted what has to happen and the outcome for him, his sister and their companions.

Lord Roose Bolton does not trust the crannogmen, even though they haven't officially aligned with either him or King Stannis Baratheon. He travels along the Neck causeway in a wagon with a decoy dressed up in his armour.
Chayle

**Chayle** is a Septon of the Faith of the Seven. He serves as the Septon of Winterfell and Librarian for the castle's library. He is drowned by Theon Greyjoy as an offering to the Drowned God.

## Appearance and Character

Chayle is young and cheerful. He believes that Hodor has a gentle spirit, which may mean that he looks for the good in people, possibly due to his piety.

## History

Chayle tells Bran Stark that he is a strong swimmer due to the fact that he grew up on the shores of the White Knife.

## Books

### A Game of Thrones

Chayle spends some time in the company of Tyrion Lannister, a prolific reader. He falls asleep reading about Grand Maester Aethelmure. He is woken the following morning by Tyrion giving him some instructions.
Gilbert Farring

Ser **Gilbert Farring** is an anointed knight of House Farring. He is the cousin of Ser Godry Farring. He is a supporter of Stannis Baratheon.

## Books

### A Storm of Swords

Stannis tells Davos Seaworth that Gilbert is amongst the few men that have stayed loyal to him, holding Storm's End with a garrison of two hundred men.

### A Feast for Crows

Gilbert continues to hold Storm's End for Stannis. Elwood Meadows serves as his second in command. The castle comes under siege from an army from the Reach, under the command of Lords Mace Tyrell and Mathis Rowan.
Hibald

**Hibald** is a merchant.

## Books

### A Feast for Crows

Hibald is a niggardly man, and he acquires the service of Ser Shadrich to escort him from King's Landing to Duskendale. On the road they encounter Brienne of Tarth, Ser Creighton Longbough and Ser Illifer. He stops at an inn, here he buys a room for him and Ser Shadrich, before supping on goat and ale.
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.
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 Sunderly

### Coat of Arms

A drowned man, pink and pale, floating upright in a blue-green sea, his hair streaming upwards, as fish nibble at his limbs

### Overlord

House Greyjoy

**House Sunderly** is a noble house from the Iron Islands. They make their seat on the island of Saltcliffe. Their sigil is a drowned man, pink and pale, floating upright in a blue-green sea, his hair streaming upwards, as fish nibble at his limbs.

## History

The mother of Balon, Euron, Victarion, and Aeron Greyjoy was a woman of House Sunderly.

## Books

### A Clash of Kings

Theon Greyjoy spots members of House Sunderly gathered in the main hall of Pyke after Balon calls them to arms.