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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | The greatest member of the house was Ser [[Criston Cole]], the son of the steward at [[Blackhaven]], the seat of | + | House Cole appears to be a vassal of [[House Dondarrion]], in the [[Dornish Marches]]. |
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+ | The greatest member of the house was Ser [[Criston Cole]], the son of the steward at [[Blackhaven]], the seat of House Dondarrion.{{Ref|TRP}} Criston became the [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard|Lord Commander]] of the [[Kingsguard]] under [[Viserys I Targaryen]]. Although Viserys had wanted his successor to be [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]], Criston placed [[Aegon II Targaryen]] on the [[Iron Throne]] and began the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. For that Criston was named the ''Kingmaker''.{{Ref|AFFC|16}} | ||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== |
Revision as of 04:45, 14 December 2020
House Cole | |
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Coat of arms |
Ten black pellets, on a scarlet field (Gules, ten pellets, 4, 3, 2, 1) |
Head | Unknown |
Region | Stormlands |
Overlord | House Baratheon |
House Cole is a former noble house from the stormlands. They blazoned their arms with ten black pellets on scarlet.[1][2]
Contents
History
House Cole appears to be a vassal of House Dondarrion, in the Dornish Marches.
The greatest member of the house was Ser Criston Cole, the son of the steward at Blackhaven, the seat of House Dondarrion.[3] Criston became the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard under Viserys I Targaryen. Although Viserys had wanted his successor to be Rhaenyra Targaryen, Criston placed Aegon II Targaryen on the Iron Throne and began the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. For that Criston was named the Kingmaker.[1]
Recent Events
A Dance with Dragons
Dick and Will Cole are exiles serving with the Golden Company.[4] It is unknown if they actually descend from House Cole, as men of the free companies can take any name they want.
House Cole at the end of third century
The known Coles during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Will Cole, an exile serving with the Golden Company.[4]
- Dick Cole, an exile serving with the Golden Company.[4]
Historical Members
- Steward of Lord Dondarrion at Blackhaven during the late reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[3]
- Ser Criston Cole, his son. Known as the Kingmaker, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard under Viserys I Targaryen and Aegon II Targaryen.[3][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses from an unknown region
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Rogue Prince.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen.
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