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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Game of Thrones: History and Geography of House Hogg


House Hogg of Sow's Horn is a house of landed knights sworn to House Hayford. Sow's Horn is located in the crownlands near the border with the riverlands; the lands of House Wode are nearby.

Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Ser Jaime Lannister leads his force past Sow's Horn. He meets with Ser Roger Hogg, the head of the household, who tells him that during the War of the Five Kings he was attacked by white star wolves (members of House Karstark) and lions (Lannister men) under the command of Ser Amory Lorch. Amory failed in his attempt to burn down Sow's Horn.
House Hogg at the end of the third century
The known Hoggs during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
Ser Roger Hogg, the Knight of Sow's Horn.

Historical members
Jon Hogg, known as Big Jon Hogg, who fought for the Iron Throne during the Faith Militant uprising.
Priscella Hogg, a companion to Queen Daenaera Velaryon.
Behind the Scenes
House Hogg may be a reference by George R. R. Martin to the story Three Little Pigs. The earth and timber halls of the brothers Wode are burned down by raiders, but the stout stone of Sow's Horn resists Amory Lorch.
Seat: Sow's Horn
Lord: Ser Roger Hogg
Region: Crownlands
Title: the Knight of Sow's Horn
Overlord: House Hayford

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