House Buckwell
House Buckwell of the Antlers | |
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![]() Pride and Purpose
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Coat of arms |
A rack of golden antlers, on a field of vair (Vair, a stag's attire or) |
Seat | Antlers |
Head | Unknown |
Region | Crownlands |
Overlord | House Baratheon of King's Landing |
House Buckwell of the Antlers is a noble house from Antlers in the crownlands. They are sworn to the Iron Throne. According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with a rack of golden antlers on vair.[1] Their words are "Pride and Purpose".[2]
Contents
History
When the realm began to turn against King Maegor I Targaryen for Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, Lord Buckwell was among the score of lesser lords who gathered at his command.[3] However, when Maegor mysteriously died upon the Iron Throne, Lords Buckwell and Rollingford sailed for Pentos.[4]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Ser Jarman Buckwell commands the scouts during the great ranging of the Night's Watch from Castle Black.[5]
A Storm of Swords
Jarman survives the fight at the Fist and is among the few survivors to return to Castle Black.[6]
A Dance with Dragons
Jon Snow, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, thinks of Jarman as one of the good men lost by the Watch.[7]
House Buckwell at the end of the third century
The known Buckwells during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser Jarman Buckwell, a knight of the Night's Watch.[8]
Historical Members
- Lord Buckwell, one of King Maegor I Targaryen's last supporters.[3]
References
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the area of King's Landing
- ↑ The Citadel. House Mottoes
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 13, Jon II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 48, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 21, Jon V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Appendix.
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