Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Glover

House Glover of Deepwood Motte is a noble house from the north, and is among the principal houses sworn to Winterfell. Galbart Glover is the Master of Deepwood Motte, which is located in the northwestern wolfswood. Houses Bole, Branch, Forrester, and Woods of the wolfswood are sworn to the Glovers.

Their blazon is silver mailed fist on scarlet. Their words are not mentioned in the books.

History

The Glovers ruled as First Men kings after the Long Night, but they were eventually reduced to vassals by the Kings of Winter from House Stark.

Benton Glover served as First Ranger when Queen Alysanne Targaryen visited the north in 58 AC.

The Glovers aided Lord Cregan Stark in hunting down the free folk raiders of Sylas the Grim.

Jorah Mormont's first wife, chosen by his father Jeor, was a Glover of Deepwood Motte. They were married ten years, and she died after her third miscarriage. Ethan Glover, who was Brandon Stark's squire and went to King's Landing with him to challenge Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, was the only one of Brandon's companions to survive. Ethan later died at the tower of joy.

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After getting indications that the Lannisters were involved in the murder attempt on Bran Stark, Lord Eddard Stark tells Catelyn Stark to send word to Ser Helman Tallhart and Galbart Glover to raise a hundred bowmen and fortify Moat Cailin.

Bran recognizes the mailed fist of the Glovers, silver on scarlet, among the northern banners that answer Robb Stark's call to Winterfell. Galbart's brother, Robett, demands the honor of battle command, though with a smile and a jest. The brothers greet Catelyn when she joins Robb's army at Moat Cailin. When Robb splits his forces at the Twins, Galbart stays with him, while Robett is assigned to the army commanded by Lord Roose Bolton.

Tyrion Lannister sees the mailed fist of the Glovers on the northern army he faces in the battle on the Green Fork. Catelyn notices Galbart praying with Robb at the godswood of Riverrun after the victory at the Camps.

A Clash of Kings

The Glovers play a part of the succession of the Hornwood lands, as they are fostering Larence Snow, the bastard of Lord Halys Hornwood. When Robett and Galbart went south with Robb Stark, they left Robett's wife, Sybelle Glover, in charge of Deepwood Motte. When the castle's steward comes to

Winterfell for the harvest feast, Bran realizes it is the steward, not Lady Glover, who is making the decisions at Deepwood. Glover men play bladder and woodharp during the feast.

During Robb's campaign in the westerlands, Galbart and Lord Rickard Karstark raid along the coast of the Sunset Sea after the Battle of Oxcross. Robett is held prisoner at Harrenhal, reportedly having been made prisoner of the Brave Companions. In fact, the northmen and sellswords conspire to take the massive castle. Robett is one of the northern commanders told to strike Duskendale by Roose Bolton, reporting supposed orders from Robb, King in the North.

During the ironborn invasion of the north, Asha Greyjoy holds Sybelle and her children as hostages after the taking of Deepwood Motte. Theon Greyjoy notices that no Glovers are part of the army commanded by Ser Rodrik Cassel that gathers at Winterfell to expel the ironborn, due to the fact that their castle is occupied by his sister Asha.

A Storm of Swords

Robett Glover survives the battle at Duskendale and leads the survivors in retreat, only to meet Ser Gregor Clegane, who is waiting for them on the kingsroad. King Robb exchanges prisoners with Lord Tywin Lannister, trading young Martyn Lannister for Robett, who is put on a ship at Duskendale.

During Robb's trip to the Twins for Lord Edmure Tully's marriage to Roslin Frey, Galbart Glover takes Ser Brynden Tully's place as the commander of scouts and outriders. In preparation for his campaign against the ironborn-held Moat Cailin, Robb commands Lady Maege Mormont and Galbart to sail on Mallister longships through the marshes of the Neck to seek out Lord Howland Reed.

A Feast for Crows

Asha treats Sybelle well while she is held at Deepwood Motte. Sybelle tells Asha that Galbart would talk with her, and that the northmen would agree to exchange Deepwood Motte, Torrhen's Square, and Moat Cailin for Sea Dragon Point and the Stony Shore. Asha takes Lady Glover and her children with her to Harlaw. During the voyage, Sybelle's milk dries up and they have to feed little Erena with milk from a goat found ashore. Erena is sick when they arrive at Harlaw.

Brienne of Tarth spots the badge of House Glover among those that have been collected from the dead around Duskendale.

A Dance with Dragons

Asha and her ironborn are defeated by Stannis Baratheon in the fight by Deepwood Motte. Lady Sybelle Glover declares for Stannis and sends clansmen sworn to Deepwood Motte with the king during his march on Winterfell, which is held by Lord Roose Bolton, the new Warden of the North.

Robett tries to gather men at White Harbor without much success. He and Lord Wyman Manderly ask Lord Davos Seaworth to use his smuggler skills to retrieve Rickon Stark.

House Glover at the end of the third century

The known Glovers during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Galbart Glover, Master of Deepwood Motte.

Robett Glover, his brother and heir.

Sybelle Glover, Robett's wife from House Locke.

Gawen Glover, Robett's son, a young boy and an heir to Deepwood Motte.

Erena Glover, Robett's newborn daughter.

With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there were also:

Ethan Glover, who had been Brandon Stark's squire. He died at the end of Robert's Rebellion fighting alongside Eddard Stark at the tower of joy.

The first wife of Jorah Mormont; died after her third miscarriage.

Household

Larence Snow, the bastard of Hornwood, is fostered at Deepwood Motte.

Unnamed steward, now one legged

Unnamed maester

Historical Members

Benton Glover, First Ranger of the Night's Watch.

Lady Gilliane Glover, married to Lord Rickon Stark, Lord of Winterfell, with whom she had a son, Lord Cregan Stark.

Lady Lyanne Glover, married to Lord Willam Stark, Lord of Winterfell, with whom she had a son, Brandon Stark.

Sworn Houses

House Bole

House Branch

House Forrester

House Woods

Notes

According to Elio Garcia, George R. R. Martin has said northern "masters" are similar to southron landed knights.

Coat of arms: A silver fist on scarlet, (Gules, a gauntlet argent)

Seat: Deepwood Motte

Lord: Galbart Glover

Region: North

Title: Master of Deepwood Motte

Heir: Robett Glover

Overlord: House Stark (AGOT), House Baratheon of Dragonstone (ADWD)

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Gaunt

House Gaunt is a noble house from the crownlands. According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with three black lances upright on pink, between black flaunches.

History

Ser Gwayne Gaunt, a member of Aerys II Targaryen's Kingsguard, was murdered during the Defiance of Duskendale.

House Gaunt at the end of the third century

The known Gaunts during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Historical Members

Ser Gwayne Gaunt, a knight of the Kingsguard.

Coat of arms: Purpure, three lances palewise in fess between two flaunches sable

Region: Crownlands

Overlord: House Baratheon of King's Landing

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Flint of Widow's Watch

House Flint of Widow's Watch is a noble house from Widow's Watch in the east of the north. They are probably the most powerful branch of House Flint. While the Flints of the mountains claim to be the oldest of the Flints, a semi-canon source states the Flints of Widow's Watch are the senior branch of the extended Flint family, which includes the mountain Flints and House Flint of Flint's Finger.

Neither their arms nor their words appear in the text. A semi-canon source blazons their banner as a blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes and gives their motto as "Ever Vigilant".

History

It is suggested that the Night's King was a Flint, among the many possibilities. Lord Commander Rodrik Flint is regarded as one of the worst commanders of the Night's Watch, for trying to make himself King-Beyond-the-Wall. One of the dark legends surrounding the Nightfort is the rape and murder of brave young Danny Flint.

A branch of House Flint held the Wolf's Den for a century after the extinction of the Greystarks.

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A Game of Thrones

After Robb Stark calls his banners, Maester Luwin explains that while some houses (such as the Karstarks, Boltons, Hornwoods and Umbers) gather at the winter town, others such as the Reeds, the Ryswells and Dustins and also Lords Manderly and Flint are waiting to join him along the kingsroad. Since House Flint of Widow's Watch is ruled by Lady Lyessa Flint, the passage probably refers to the Lord of Flint's Finger.

Robin Flint is one of the thirty sons of nobles that ride besides the Young Wolf during the war. He and Ser Wendel Manderly are among the older men in the group.

A Clash of Kings

The Flints are reported to have ties to House Hornwood through the female line, though A Clash of Kings does not specify which branch.

The Flints of Widow Watch excuse themselves for not attending the harvest feast of Winterfell because Lady Lyessa Flint is heavy with child and there is sickness at Widow's Watch. Robin accompanies Lady Catelyn Stark on her voyage south to deal with Renly Baratheon and Stannis Baratheon.

When Theon Greyjoy studies the banners from the northern lords preparing to attack Winterfell through Maester Luwin's Myrish lens tube, he sees some of House Flint, though not as many as from other houses.

A Storm of Swords

Robin commands the rearguard during Robb's march to the Twins for the wedding of Edmure Tully. Robin is one of Robb's bodyguards during the wedding feast, sitting near him with the Smalljon without drinking. During the Red Wedding, Robin is last seen ringed by Freys, their daggers rising and falling.

Maester Aemon sends a raven to Widow's Watch in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.

A Dance with Dragons

The fleet of Salladhor Saan is spotted by the Flints of Widow's Watch.

The Flints of Widow's Watch take their lead from Lord Wyman Manderly of White Harbor.

House Flint of Widow's Watch at the end of the third century

The known Flints of Widow's Watch during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Lady Lyessa Flint, Lady of Widow's Watch.

Robin Flint, her grown son and possible Lord of Flint's Finger. He was slain at the Red Wedding.

Possibly Ser Byam Flint, a member of the Night's Watch slain in the Mutiny at Craster's Keep.

Coat of arms: A blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes, (Azure semé of whitecaps argent, on a chief wavy crested or two eyes of the second irised of the first and pupiled sable)

Words: Ever Vigilant

Seat: Widow's Watch

Lord: Lady Lyessa Flint

Region: North

Overlord: House Stark (AGOT), House Bolton (ADWD)

Cadet Branch: House Flint of Flint's Finger , House Flint of the mountains

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Flint of Flint's Finger

House Flint of Flint's Finger is a noble house from Flint's Finger in the southwest of the north. They are probably less powerful than the Flints of Widow's Watch. The semi-canon A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide states Robin Flint is the lord of this house, although A Clash of Kings states he is the son of Lady Lyessa Flint of Widow's Watch.

Neither their arms nor their words appear in the text. According to a semi-canon source they blazon their banner as a grey stone hand upon a white inverted pall on paly black and grey.

History

It is suggested that the Night's King was a Flint, among the many possibilities. Lord Commander Rodrik Flint is regarded as one of the worst commanders of the Night's Watch, for trying to make himself King-Beyond-the-Wall. One of the dark legends surrounding the Nightfort is the rape and murder of brave young Danny Flint.

A branch of House Flint held the Wolf's Den for a century after the extinction of the Greystarks.

Timotty Snow, the Bastard of Flint's Finger, founded the Wolf Pack with Hallis Hornwood after the Dance of the Dragons.

When he was only ten years old, Balon Greyjoy scaled the Flint Cliffs to the Blind Lord's haunted tower.

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After Robb Stark calls his banners, Maester Luwin explains that while some houses (such as the Karstarks, Boltons, Hornwoods and Umbers) gather at the winter town, others such as the Lords Manderly and Flint are waiting to join him along the kingsroad. Since House Flint of Widow's Watch is ruled by a lady, the passage probably refers to the Lord of Flint's Finger, who may be Robin Flint.

A Clash of Kings

The Flints are reported to have ties to House Hornwood through the female line, though A Clash of Kings does not specify which branch.

When Theon Greyjoy studies the banners from the northern lords preparing to attack Winterfell through Maester Luwin's Myrish lens tube, he sees some of House Flint, though not as many as from other houses.

A Dance with Dragons

The Flints of Flint's Finger swear allegiance to Lord Roose Bolton, the new Warden of the North. Their stone hand sigil is seen at Barrow Hall when Roose gathers his bannermen[14] and at Winterfell for the wedding of Ramsay Bolton to "Arya Stark". A Flint crossbowman is found with a broken skull in Winterfell's stable.

House Flint of Flint's Finger at the end of the third century

The possible Flints of Flint's Finger during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Robin Flint, Lord of Flint's Finger, slain in the Red Wedding

Ser Byam Flint, a member of the Night's Watch slain in the mutiny at Craster's Keep.

Historical Members

Timotty Snow, a founder of the Wolf Pack.

Coat of arms: A grey stone hand upon a white inverted pall on paly black and grey, (Paly sable and cendrée on a pall inverted argent a hand couped of the second)

Seat: Flint's Finger

Lord: possibly Robin Flint

Region: North

Overlord: House Stark (AGOT), House Bolton (ADWD)

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Ferren

House Ferren is a noble house from the Westerlands. It blazons its arms with per saltire, red and gold checks, and a silver and black ferret on green. Their words are not known.

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

The colors of House Ferren are spotted by Arya Stark among the banners of Tywin Lannister's army as it leaves Harrenhal.

House Ferren at the end of the third century

The known Ferrens during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member of the house has appeared yet.

Coat of arms: Per saltire, checkered red and gold, a silver and black ferret on a green field, (Per saltire chequy gules and or and vert, in each flank point a ferret argent and sable)

Region: the Westerlands

Overlord: House Lannister

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Wydman

House Wydman is a noble house from the Vale of Arryn. It blazons its arms with 5 splintered lances, 3-2, striped blue and white with blue pennons, on yellow, beneath a white chief bearing a red castle, a green viper, a black broken wheel, a purple unicorn and a yellow lion. Its words are "Right Conquers Might.”

History

House Wydman derives from a tourney in which the founder of the house bested five knights from the Vale and the Westerlands. The arms of the defeated, which are displayed above the five broken lances of the Wydmans, suggest Houses Redfort, Lynderly, Waynwood, Brax, and Lannister.

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A Game of Thrones

A noble displaying a broken lance is present in the High Hall of the Eyrie when Tyrion Lannister demands a trial by battle to prove his innocence of the claims put against him.

House Wydman at the end of the third century

The known Wydmans during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Coat of arms: Five splintered lances, 3, 2, striped blue and white with blue pennons, on a yellow field, beneath a white chief bearing a red castle, a green viper, a black broken wheel, a purple unicorn and a yellow lion, (Or, five broken lances, 3, 2, striped azure and argent, pennons of the second, on a chief of the third, a wheel broken sable between, on the dexter, a castle gules and snake vert, and, on the sinister, a unicorn rampant purpure and lion rampant of the field)

Words: Right Conquers Might

Region: Vale

Overlord: House Arryn

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Follard

House Follard is a noble house from the crownlands. According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with gyronny of twelve red and white; on a gold canton, a two-peaked fool's cap of red and white. Their words are "None so Wise".

History

Lord Follard was part of Lord Manfryd Mooton's diplomatic mission to Braavos in 133 AC. While Manfryd treated with the Sealord of Braavos, Lords Cressey and Follard spread bribes among the Braavosi keyholders, magisters, and other notables.

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

Dick Follard is among those left at Castle Black by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont when he went beyond the Wall in search of Benjen Stark and Mance Rayder. Dick dies in the defense of Castle Black when the wildlings attack it from the south.

A Dance with Dragons

Ser Perkin Follard is in the service of Stannis Baratheon; he is one of the queen's men.

House Follard at the end of the third century

The known Follards during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Dick Follard, a member of the Night's Watch. Known as Deaf Dick. Died at Castle Black.

Ser Perkin Follard, a knight.

Coat of arms: Gyronny of twelve red and white; on a gold canton, a two-peaked fool's cap of red and white, (Gyronny of twelve gules and argent, on a canton or a fool’s cap peaked once of the first and once of the second)

Words: None so Wise

Region: Crownlands

Overlord: House Baratheon of King's Landing

If you want to learn more go to Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Vikary.

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Hunt

House Hunt is a noble house from the Reach, sworn to House Tarly. It blazons its arms with a brown deer, bound and slung on a pole, on white. Their words are not known.

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

Ser Hyle Hunt encounters Brienne of Tarth at the gates of Maidenpool. Hyle follows Brienne throughout the Riverlands, stopping at the Quiet Isle, Saltpans and eventually the inn at the crossroads. He proposes marriage to Brienne there but is rejected. Meanwhile, Alyn Hunt is off hunting outlaws around Maidenpool.

House Hunt at the end of the third century

The known Hunts during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Ser Alyn Hunt

Ser Hyle Hunt, his cousin.

A bastard daughter, and possibly other bastards as well.

Coat of arms: A brown deer, bound and slung on a pole, on white, (Argent, on a pole fesswise proper a deer bound and slung brunâtre)

Region: The Reach

Overlord: House Tarly

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of Red Lake

Red Lake is the seat of House Crane in the Reach. The castle is located on the northeastern shore of a lake of the same name in the northwest of the Reach. Red Lake is northwest of Goldengrove, northeast of Old Oak, and southeast of Cornfield.

History

According to legend, Rose of Red Lake was a daughter of Garth Greenhand and the founder of House Crane. Brandon of the Bloody Blade, one of Garth's sons, is said to have slain so many children of the forest that what had been called Blue Lake was renamed Red Lake because of their blood.

Red Lake was part of the Reach proper of old. The lake was added to the Kingdom of the Reach by Garth III Gardener through pacts of friendship and mutual defense.

Lancel IV Lannister, King of the Rock, was killed in battle at Red Lake.

After the Dance of the Dragons, the wild dragon Silverwing made a lair within one of Red Lake's islands.

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Farring

House Farring is a noble house of the crownlands. According to semi-canon sources, they blazon their arms with per pale purple and white, two knight’s combatant with swords, counter-charged.

History

According to rumor, Lady Annara Farring, the seventh wife of Lord Walder Frey, may have slept with Black Walder Frey, one of Walder's great-grandsons.

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Bryen Farring, a squire to Stannis Baratheon, attends the king when Stannis burns the statues of the Seven at Dragonstone.

A Storm of Swords

Ser Gilbert Farring commands the garrison at Storm's End left there by Stannis.

A Feast for Crows

Lord Mace Tyrell begins the siege of Storm's End, which is held by Gilbert.

A Dance with Dragons

Ser Godry Farring is among the queen's men at Castle Black. He is nicknamed Giantslayer for having slain a giant during the battle beneath the Wall. Godry heckles Jon Snow in an attempt to provoke him into a duel, but Jon ignores him. Godry leads Stannis's vanguard during the march on Winterfell. Bryen dies during the march.

House Farring at the end of third century

The known Farrings during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Ser Gilbert Farring, commander of the Storm's End garrison.

Bryen Farring, his son. A squire to Stannis Baratheon. Died of the cold marching to Winterfell.

Ser Godry Farring, his cousin. Called the Giantslayer.

With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:

Annara Farring, the seventh wife of Lord Walder Frey.

Coat of arms: Per pale purpure and argent, two knight’s combatant crossing swords counterchanged

Region: Crownlands

Overlord: House Baratheon of Dragonstone

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Harte

House Harte is a noble house from the crownlands. The Hartes are sworn directly to House Baratheon of King's Landing. According to semi-canon sources, they blazon their arms with three red hart's heads caboshed on a white bend on vair.

History

When the realm began to turn against King Maegor I Targaryen for Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, Lord Harte was among the score of lesser lords who gathered at his command. However, when Maegor mysteriously died upon the Iron Throne, Lord Harte fled to his seat. When the young King Jaehaerys I resided at Dragonstone, Lord Harte was one of the several lords who traveled to the island to speak with the king.

At the beginning of the Dance of the Dragons, Lord Harte was among the nobles at court loyal to Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and imprisoned for his loyalties. Lord Harte was brought before the King's Justice and beheaded for refusing to bend the knee to King Aegon II Targaryen.

During the regency of Aegon III Targaryen, Ser Denys Harte accompanied Lord Manfryd Mooton to Braavos. During his time in the city, Denys allegedly engaged the services of the Faceless Men to kill a rival back in King's Landing. Lady Hazel Harte, wife of Daeron Velaryon, succumbed to the Winter Fever.

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Ser Elwood Harte fights for King Joffrey I Baratheon at the Battle of the Blackwater. Ser Donnel Swann surrenders to Elwood after he is injured in the battle.

A Storm of Swords

Tom of Sevenstreams sings a song called "Lord Harte Rode Out on a Rainy Day".

House Harte at the end of the third century

The known Hartes during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Ser Elwood Harte, fought during the Battle of the Blackwater.

Historical members

Ser Denys Harte, a knight who allegedly engaged the services of the Faceless Men.

Lady Hazel Harte, married Daeron Velaryon, the mother of Queen Daenaera Velaryon.

Coat of arms: Three red hart's heads caboshed on a white bend on vair, (Vair, on a bend argent three harts’ heads caboshed gules)

Region: The crownlands

Overlord: House Baratheon of King's Landing

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Cassel

House Cassel is a minor house of the north in the service of the Starks of Winterfell. According to a semi-canon source, they blazon their arms with ten white wolf heads on grey with a black border.

History

Martyn Cassel was killed at the Tower of Joy in the Red Mountains of Dorne during a battle with three members of Aerys II Targaryen's Kingsguard. Lord Eddard Stark buried him there in a cairn.

Martyn fathered four sons, yet only Jory lived to be a man. Jory was among those who attended the wedding of Eddard and Catelyn Tully. In his attempt to remove the dress from Catelyn, he tore it.

Martyn's brother, Ser Rodrik Cassel, was married three times and had only daughters. His only surviving child is Beth.

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Jory Cassel is captain of the guards at Winterfell, while Ser Rodrik Cassel is the master-at-arms at the castle.

Jory takes part in the Hand's tourney.[6] He is slain by Lannister red cloaks in King's Landing. Jory's body is sent north to be buried next to his grandfather at Winterfell.

Rodrik accompanies Catelyn Stark south to King's Landing and east to the Eyrie. He returns to Winterfell after being named castellan by Catelyn.

A Clash of Kings

Rodrik departs to take care of the Hornwood inheritance after Lady Donella Hornwood is kidnapped. He breaks Dagmer Cleftjaw's shield wall at Torrhen's Square and ends the siege of the ironborn.

Theon Greyjoy uses Beth as a hostage to prevent her father from storming Winterfell. During the attempt to retake Winterfell, Rodrik is slain by Ramsay Snow.

A Feast for Crows

Beth is a captive at the Dreadfort.

House Cassel at the end of the third century

The known Cassels during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Ser Rodrik Cassel, master-at-arms of Winterfell. Slain by Ramsay Snow.

Beth Cassel, daughter of Ser Rodrik.

Martyn Cassel, father of Jory, brother of Rodrik. He died at the end of Robert's Rebellion fighting alongside Lord Eddard Stark at the Tower of Joy.

Jory Cassel, captain of the guards. Slain by Lannister guardsmen as retaliation for the kidnap of Tyrion Lannister.

Coat of arms: Ten white wolves' heads, 4-3-2-1, on grey with a black border, (Cendrée, ten wolves' heads 4-3-2-1 argent within a bordure sable)

Lord: Beth Cassel

Region  North

Overlord: House Stark (AGOT), House Bolton (ADWD)

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of Oakenshield (Wall)

Oakenshield is an abandoned castle along the Wall belonging to the Night's Watch. Castle Black lies to its west, while to the east is Woodswatch-by-the-Pool.

Recent Events

A Dance with Dragons

Stannis Baratheon inspects the ruins of Oakenshield and Queensgate. Jon Snow re-garrisons Oakenshield as the seat of Tormund.

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Charlton

House Charlton is a noble house from the riverlands. They are a vassal house of House Frey of the Crossing. They blazon their arms with three sprigs of mistletoe, green and red, on gold within a green border.

History

House Charlton fought other river lords for control of the riverlands in the century after the fall of House Justman.

Lord Theo Charlton supported Harwyn Hoare, King of the Iron Islands, against the Storm King Arrec Durrandon in the battle at Fairmarket.

Lord Jon Charlton fought for the blacks at the Battle by the Lakeshore, where he died.

Ser Clarence Charlton took part in the Whitewalls tourney. He was soundly defeated by Ser Tommard Heddle.

At some point the Charltons became vassals of House Frey, who began construction of the Twins six hundred years ago.

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

Ser Andrey Charlton and his squire, Lucas Roote, are killed by the forces of House Lannister during the War of the Five Kings.

A Feast for Crows

The banners of Lord Charlton are spotted by Ser Jaime Lannister among the Frey camp at the siege of Riverrun.

House Charlton at the end of the third century

The known Charltons during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Ser {Andrey Charlton}, a knight. Slain during the War of the Five Kings.

The wife of Ser Walder Rivers

Their son, Ser Aemon Rivers

Aemon's daughter, Walda Rivers

Their daughter, Walda Rivers

Historical Members

Lord Theo Charlton, who fought against King Arrec Durrandon.

Lord Jon Charlton, head of the house during the Dance of the Dragons.

Ser Clarence Charlton, a knight who took part in the Whitewalls tourney.

Coat of arms: Three sprigs of mistletoe, green and red, on a gold field within a green border, (Or, three sprigs of mistletoe vert, fructed gules, within a bordure of the second)

Region: Riverlands

Overlord: House Frey

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Cafferen

House Cafferen of Fawnton is a noble house from Fawnton in the stormlands, sworn to House Baratheon of Storm's End. They blazon their arms with two white fawns counter salient on green.

History

Lord Cafferen was originally a Targaryen loyalist during Robert's Rebellion. He was captured at the battles at Summerhall where Houses Fell and Grandison had intended to join their forces to his, but Lord Robert Baratheon beat them one by one. Lord Cafferen eventually came over to Robert's side, but was killed fighting for him at the battle of Ashford. Lord Randyll Tarly cut off his head and sent it to King Aerys II Targaryen.

House Cafferen at the end of the third century

The known Cafferens during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Historical Members

Ser Jon Cafferen, heir to Fawnton during the First Dornish War, who was gelded by the Wyl of Wyl during his wedding to Alys Oakheart.

Lord Cafferen, who joined Lord Robert Baratheon's side after being defeated in the battles at Summerhall. Killed at the battle of Ashford.

Coat of arms: Two white fawns counter salient, on a green field, (Vert, two fawns counter-salient argent)

Seat: Fawnton

Region: The Stormlands

Title: Lord of Fawnton

Overlord: House Baratheon

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Fenn

If you want to see more lore go to Game of Thrones Lore: Story of House Drox

House Fenn is a noble house from the north. They are crannogmen located in the Neck. They are often called the swamp-dwellers, the frog-eaters, the mud men, and to the ironborn, bog devils.

According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with three black water lilies, on pale violet.

House Fenn at the end of the third century

The known Fenns during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Historical Members

Wylla Fenn, mother of Lord Brandon Stark's bastard son Lonnel Snow.

Coat of arms: Three black water lilies on pale violet, (Purpure, three water lilies sable)

Seat: in the Neck

Region: North

Overlord: House Reed

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Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Sloane

House Sloane is a noble house from the Reach. According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with per pale, white stars strewn on indigo, an orange sun on yellow. Their words are not known.

House Sloane at the end of the third century

The known Sloanes during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Historical Sloanes

Edgar Sloane, Hand of the King for Jaehaerys II Targaryen.

Coat of arms: Per pale, white stars strewn on indigo, an orange sun on yellow, (Per pale, in dexter purpure semé of mullets argent, in sinister or, a sun-in-splendour tenné)

Region: Reach

Overlord: House Tyrell

If you want to learn more go to Game of Thrones Lore: History of Ben Bushy

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Cressey

House Cressey is a noble house from the crownlands. According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with seven silver coins upon a red bend sinister, between two helmets, silver on blue.

History

Lord Cressey was part of Lord Manfryd Mooton's diplomatic mission to Braavos in 133 AC. While Manfryd treated with the Sealord of Braavos, Lords Cressey and Follard spread bribes among the Braavosi keyholders, magisters, and other notables.

House Cressey at the end of the third century

The known Cresseys during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Coat of arms: Seven silver coins on a red bend sinister, between two silver helmets, on a blue field, (Azure, on a bend sinister gules seven plates, between two helmets argent)

Region: Crownlands

Overlord: House Baratheon of King's Landing

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Horpe

House Horpe is a noble house from the Stormlands. According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with per chevron engrailed grey and bone, three death's head moths countercharged. Their words are not known.

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

Although the course of their lord is unknown, Ser Richard Horpe remains in Stannis's service after the Battle of the Blackwater, and is among the knights known as the queen's men. Ser Richard and Ser Justin Massey had dragged Stannis away from the Battle of the Blackwater to save his life.

During the battle beneath the Wall, the wildling Dormund is killed by a knight with moths on his shield.

A Dance with Dragons

Ser Richard becomes one of Stannis's principal sworn swords, acting as his second-in-command during his northern campaign.

The Winds of Winter

Richard is still with Stannis during their march towards Winterfell.

House Horpe at the end of the third century

The known Horpes during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Ser Richard Horpe

Historical Members

Ser Harys Horpe known as Death's Head Harry, a knight of the Warrior's Sons during the reign of King Maegor I Targaryen.

Coat of arms: Per chevron engrailed grey and bone, three death's head moths counterchanged, (Per chevron engrailed cendrée and argent, three death's head moths counterchanged)

Region: Stormlands

Overlord: House Baratheon

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Keath

House Keath is a noble house from the riverlands. According to semi-canon sources, they blazon their arms with quarterly of nine: a white fish on grey, a golden fish hook on white.

House Keath at the end of the third century

The known Keaths during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Coat of arms: Quarterly of nine; a white fish on a grey field; a gold fish hook on a white field, (Quarterly of nine, first, third, fifth, seventh and ninth cendrée, a fish argent; second, fourth, sixth and eight argent, a fish-hook or)

Region: Riverlands

Overlord: House Tully (AGOT), House Baelish (ADWD)

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Manning

House Manning is a noble house from the crownlands. According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with a red sea lion between two black pallets on white. The aquatic sigil suggests the House may control territory on Blackwater Bay.

House Manning at the end of the third century

The known Mannings during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

No member has appeared yet.

Coat of arms: A red sea lion between two black pallets on white, (Argent, between two pallets sable a sea-lion gules)

Region: Crownlands

Overlord: House Baratheon of King's Landing

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Kenning of Kayce

House Kenning of Kayce is a noble house from the westerlands. They blazon their arms with four sunbursts counterchanged on quartered orange and black.

History

House Kenning of Kayce was founded by Herrock Kenning, an ironborn warrior from House Kenning of Harlaw. During the decline of the driftwood kings of the ironborn, Herrock the Whoreson used his horn as a signal for the whores of Kayce to open a postern gate, allowing his men to take the town for House Lannister, the Kings of the Rock.

Herrock's warhorn, the Horn of Herrock, is passed down amongst the family as an heirloom.

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

The colors of the house are spotted by Arya Stark among Lord Tywin Lannister's army as it leaves Harrenhal.

A Feast for Crows

A banner of House Kenning is among those gathered to escort the corpse of Tywin back to Casterly Rock from King's Landing. Ser Kennos of Kayce accompanies Ser Jaime Lannister in his campaign in the riverlands.

House Kenning of Kayce at the end of the third century

The known Kennings of Kayce during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Lord Terrence Kenning, Lord of Kayce.

Household

Ser Kennos of Kayce, a knight in service to Lord Terrence.

Historical Members

Herrock Kenning, the founder of the house.

Coat of arms: Four sunbursts counterchanged on a quartered orange and black field, (Quarterly tenné and sable, four suns-in-splendour counterchanged)

Seat: Kayce

Lord: Terrence Kenning

Region: Westerlands

Title: Lord of Kayce

Overlord: House Lannister

Founder: Herrock Kenning

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of Strongsong

Strongsong is the seat of House Belmore in the Vale of Arryn. It is situated near a series of lakes within the Mountains of the Moon; a nearby glacial river flows east through a valley to Heart's Home. The Eyrie is to the southeast. According to semi-canon sources, Strongsong is within the southernmost river valley of the snakewood forest.

Location: The Vale of Arryn, Westeros

Type: Castle

Religion: The Faith of the Seven