House Estermont

**House Estermont of Greenstone** is a noble House in the Stormlands. They rule the island of Estermont in the Narrow Sea, east of Cape Wrath. They are sworn to House Baratheon of Storm's End.

## History

### Founding

Andals arrived on the island now known as Estermont early in their invasion of the Stormlands. Claiming to be led to the island by a giant turtle, an Andal warlord named Estos the Aegis landed on the North-Eastern shore, hastily erecting a fort.

The First Men rulers of the island, House Greenstone of Greenstone, marched out to meet the invaders. The Andals crushed the defenders and marched on, taking the castle of Greenstone and putting all men of the Greenstone line to the sword. The women were either killed or forcibly married to the Andal conquerors, founding House Estos.

The Andals called the island Estos' Mound, after the rugged mountainous interior of the island. Over time the name became Estermont. So prevalent was the usage of the term that House Estos adopted it as their own name, becoming House Estermont of Greenstone.

### Storm Kings

The Lords of Greenstone finally rejoined the Kingdom of the Stormlands under King Durran Half-Blood. During this time, House Estermont established Durranport. The aim of this was to provide a place for the Storm King to keep their ships which was safer than the appropriately named Shipbreaker Bay.

Durranport eventually became the biggest port and village on the island, with the port at Greenstone being reserved for ships directly owned by House Estermont.

Under the Storm Kings, House Estermont claimed dominion of the Sea of Dorne, which they call the South Sea. The role of House Estermont was often to combat piracy both here and in the Narrow Sea, a role which they still fulfil.

### Recent History

House Estermont is currently headed by the ageing Lord Selmond Estermont. Once a wise and respected Lord, Selmond's wits have been deteriorating over the last fifteen years. As a result, the running of the House has been passed to Selmond's son, Ser Ulrick, as the regent of Greenstone.

House Estermont participated in the Fourth Dornish War. Under the direction of the heir to Greenstone, Ser Godric Estermont, House Estermont provided naval support to the forces of the Iron Throne. This ultimately led to the strategy of a two-pronged assault on Wyl; numerous attempts to ford the river to assault the castle from the north had been abandoned due to the archers atop the castle walls. House Estermont was to lead an amphibious landing and assault the castle from the south, which allowed the Iron Throne forces to ford the river and assault from the north. This was a successful strategy, but held a dear cost for House Estermont as Ser Godric was killed in the fighting.

The War left an effect on the House, with Ser Ulrick and Ser Gunthor becoming supporters of Stormland independence. Despite this, Ser Gunthor did lead levies from the House during The Rosegold Rebellion.

## The Estermont Fleet

### Dromonds

* *Pride of Greenstone* - Captained by Lord Selmond Estermont.
* *Estos' Fury* - Captained by Ser Ulrick Estermont.
* *Lord Selmond's Mercy* - Captained by Ser Gunthor Estermont.
* *Black Turtle* - Captained by Ser Domeric Garnett.
* *Godric's Revenge* - Captained by Ser Mors Hooper.

### Carracks

* *Triumph* - Captained by Ser Beric Teare. Formerly captained by Ser Godric Estermont.
* *Nimble* - Captained by Ser Jon Saile.
* *Stargazer* - Captained by Ser Russ Kimble.

### Galleys

* *Torrent* - Captained by Ser Willem Daffern.
* *Red Snapper* - Captained by Ser Addam Shipman.
* *Loyal* - Captained by Ser Tommen Truxton.
* *Wrasse* - Captained by Ser Davos Powell.
* *Consort -* Captained by Ser Eldon Garnett.
* *Luth* - Captained by Ser Damon Saile.
* *Albatross* - Captained by Ser Jorah Truxton.
* *Carapace* - Captained by Ser Gwayne Shipman.
* *Whitetip* - Captained by Ser Forley Maynard.
* *Terrapin* - Captained by Ser Gawen Garnett.
* *Artful* - Captained by Ser Robar Porter.
* *Zealous* - Captained by Ser Clement Daffern.