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| Coat_of_arms = Fusily sable and or, upon a pale in dexter gules seven escutcheons argent
 
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| Seat = [[Dun Fort]] in [[Duskendale]]
 
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| Title = [[Lord of Duskendale]]{{Ref|AFFC|9}}<br>[[King]] <small>(historical)</small>{{Ref|AFfC|9}}
 
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'''House Darklyn of Duskendale''' ruled the town of [[Duskendale]] and the surrounding lands in the [[Crownlands]] for centuries. Their keep was the [[Dun Fort]], at the top of a hill that dominates the town. The lordly Darklyns are now extinct as result of the [[Defiance of Duskendale]], although the related [[House Darke|Darkes]], [[House Darkwood|Darkwoods]], [[House Dargood|Dargoods]] still live in the town.{{Ref|AFFC|9}}
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'''House Darklyn of Duskendale''' is an extinct noble house which ruled the town of [[Duskendale]] and the surrounding lands in the [[crownlands]] for centuries. Their keep was the [[Dun Fort]], at the top of a hill that dominates the town. The lordly Darklyns are now extinct as a result of the [[Defiance of Duskendale]], although the related [[House Darke|Darkes]], [[House Darkwood|Darkwoods]], [[House Dargood|Dargoods]] still live in the town.{{Ref|AFFC|9}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Early Darklyns===
 
===Early Darklyns===
The Darklyns had been petty kings of the [[First Men]] during the [[Age of Heroes]]. Their closest allies were their bannermen of [[House Hollard]], who served them loyally and provided brides three times for the Darklyn kings of old. Even after their small realm was swallowed up by larger [[Andal]] kingdoms,{{ref|AFFC|9}} the Darklyns' power sometimes reached as far as [[Crackclaw Point]].{{ref|AFFC|20}}
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The Darklyns had been petty kings of the [[First Men]] during the [[Age of Heroes]]. Their closest allies were their bannermen of [[House Hollard]], who served them loyally and provided brides three times for the Darklyn kings of old. The Darklyns claimed the mouth of the [[Blackwater Rush]] during the [[Hundred Kingdoms]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} The petty kings of Duskendale were once conquered by the [[Storm King]] [[Monfryd I Durrandon|Monfryd the Mighty]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: House Durrandon}}
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During the [[Andal invasion]], the Darklyns forced [[Togarion Bar Emmon]] to flee from the northern shore of the Blackwater to [[Massey's Hook]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: Andals in the Stormlands}} Even after their small realm was swallowed up by larger [[Andal]] kingdoms,{{ref|AFFC|9}} the Darklyns' power sometimes reached as far as [[Crackclaw Point]].{{ref|AFFC|20}}
  
 
===Lords of Duskendale===
 
===Lords of Duskendale===
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During [[Aegon's Conquest]], [[Aegon I Targaryen]] and his [[bastard]] half-brother [[Orys Baratheon]] defeated the Darklyns of [[Duskendale]] and the [[House Mooton|Mootons]] of [[Maidenpool]] in [[Aegon's first test]]. The Darklyns bent the knee to the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] and served their new kings as the Lords of Duskendale. Ser [[Robin Darklyn]], called Darkrobin, was among the first seven knights of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}} Seven Darklyns eventually joined the [[Kingsguard]], more than any other house, a fact which is referred to in the Darklyns' coat of arms.{{ref|AFFC|9}}
  
During the [[War of Conquest]], [[Aegon I Targaryen]] and his half-brother [[Orys Baratheon]] defeated the Darklyns of [[Duskendale]] and the [[House Mooton|Mootons]] of [[Maidenpool]].<ref>Chicon 7 Reading (September 02, 2012) [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C92/ So Spake Martin]</ref> The Darklyns bent the knee to the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]] and served their new kings as the proud Lords of Duskendale.
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When Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Aegon Targaryen]] warred against King [[Maegor I Targaryen]], Ser [[Davos Darklyn]] of the Kingsguard led five thousand men from King's Landing in support of the king during the [[Battle Beneath the Gods Eye]]. Davos was slain during the battle by Lord [[Qarl Corbray]]. Davos's aged father was slain when Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]] ordered [[Warrior's Sons]] to hunt Maegor's loyalists. When the realm began to turn against Maegor for Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys Targaryen]], [[Lord Darklyn (father of Jonquil Darke)|Lord Darklyn]] was among the score of lesser lords who gathered at his command.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} Along with Lords [[Jordan Towers|Towers]] and [[House Staunton|Staunton]], Lord Darklyn yielded the [[Red Keep]] to Jaehaerys, Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena]], and Princess [[Alysanne Targaryen]]. The three lords were sent to the [[black cells]], but were eventually pardoned by King Jaehaerys I after surrendering some of their land.{{Ref|FAB|Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I}}
  
During the Targaryen rule, the Darklyns were close allies to the dragonlords to the point that seven sons of Darklyn joined the [[Kingsguard]], more than any other house, a fact which is referred to in the Darklyns' coat of arms. Ser [[Steffon Darklyn]] was a member of the Kingsguard of King [[Viserys I Targaryen]] and became [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard|Lord Commander]] of the [[Queensguard]] for [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] when the realm was divided between [[The Blacks|supporters]] of Rhaenyra and [[the greens|supporters]] of her half-brother [[Aegon II Targaryen]]. Lord Darklyn attended Rhaenyra's coronation and sat on her [[black council]]; in retaliation Aegon's [[Hand of the King|Hand]] Ser [[Criston Cole]] [[Sack of Duskendale|sacked]] Duskendale and had Lord Darklyn beheaded during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. Lady [[Meredyth Darklyn]] briefly sheltered Queen Rhaenyra after she fled [[King's Landing]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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[[Jonquil Darke]], the bastard daughter of Lord Darklyn, became the [[sworn shield]] of Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] in {{date|51}}.{{ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
  
When Lord [[Brynden Rivers|Bloodraven]] marched on [[Whitewalls]] to quash the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]], among the lords who came in support was Lord Darklyn.
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Ser [[Steffon Darklyn]] was a member of the Kingsguard of King [[Viserys I Targaryen]]. When the [[Dance of the Dragons]] began, pitting the [[blacks]] of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] against the [[greens]] of her half-brother [[Aegon II Targaryen]], Steffon became [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard|Lord Commander]] of Rhaenyra's [[Queensguard]]. Steffon died attempting to tame [[Seasmoke]], however. Lord [[Gunthor Darklyn]] attended Rhaenyra's coronation and sat on her [[black council]]; in retaliation Aegon's [[Hand of the King|Hand]], Ser [[Criston Cole]], beheaded Gunthor after the [[sack of Duskendale]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} Lady [[Meredyth Darklyn]] briefly sheltered Queen Rhaenyra after she fled [[King's Landing]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} Lord Darklyn was forced to pay a heavy ransom after Aegon II regained the throne, and Duskendale's knights betrayed Lord [[Borros Baratheon]] during the [[Battle of the Kingsroad]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}} King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] named Ser [[Robert Darklyn]] to the Kingsguard, but the decision was reversed by Lord [[Unwin Peake]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
  
The Darklyns' good terms with the [[Iron Throne]] ended with the [[Defiance of Duskendale]].{{Ref|aFfC|9}}
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When Lord [[Brynden Rivers]] marched on [[Whitewalls]] to quash the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]], among the lords who came in support was Lord Darklyn.{{ref|TMK}}
  
 
===The Defiance===
 
===The Defiance===
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The Darklyns' good terms with the [[Iron Throne]] ended with the [[Defiance of Duskendale]].{{Ref|aFfC|9}} Lord [[Denys Darklyn]] desired a charter granting Duskendale greater autonomy, but the request was denied by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], the [[Hand of the King]] to [[Aerys II Targaryen]]. According to [[smallfolk]], Denys was convinced by his wife, Lady [[Serala]] of [[Myr]], to take the king captive in {{date|277}}. Aerys was held prisoner for half a year with Tywin's army waiting outside Duskendale.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} The situation remained invariable until Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] of the [[Kingsguard]] entered the [[Dun Fort]] and rescued the king.{{ref|AFFC|9}}
  
The [[Defiance of Duskendale]] took place during the reign of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] when, according to the [[smallfolk]], Lord [[Denys Darklyn]] was convinced by his wife, Lady [[Serala]] of Myr, to take Aerys captive. According to semi-canon sources, the defiance was in fact caused by Lord Denys's refusal to pay taxes after Aerys denied his demands of certain rights for his citizens and a town charter for Duskendale.<ref>ConJose (San Jose, CA; August 29-September 2) report [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1282/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
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Having lost his hostage, Lord Denys had no other option than to surrender at once. He bent the knee and begged for mercy, but the king demanded his head and all his family's. Lady Serala, called the "Lace [[Serpent]]" for the supposed poison of her words, was burned alive after her tongue and her female parts were torn out. [[House Hollard]], which had served House Darklyn during the defiance and had a close relationship with their lords, had their lands taken, the castle torn down, and its members also executed. Only young [[Dontos Hollard]] was spared because Barristan asked for mercy.{{Ref|aFfC|9}}
 
 
During the imprisonment of the king, the master-at-arms of the Dun Fort, Ser [[Symon Hollard]], slew Ser [[Gwayne Gaunt]] of the Kingsguard. The Hand of the King, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], assembled an army that could easily storm the town, but Lord Denys menaced that he would kill the king as soon as the attack started. Aerys was held prisoner for half a year with Tywin's army waiting outside Duskendale.
 
 
 
The situation remained invariable until Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] of the Kingsguard entered the Dun Fort and rescued the king. Having lost his hostage, Lord Denys had no other option then to surrender at once. He bent the knee and begged for mercy, but the king demanded his head and all his family's. Lord Denys, his brothers and his sister, uncles and cousins were beheaded. Lady Serala, called the "Lace Serpent" for the supposed poison of her words, was burned alive after her tongue and her female parts were torn out with which it was said that she had enslaved her lord.
 
 
 
[[House Hollard]], which had served House Darklyn during the defiance and had a close relationship with their lords, had their lands taken, the castle torn down, and its members also executed. Only young [[Dontos Hollard]] was spared because Ser Barristan asked for mercy.{{Ref|aFfC|9}}
 
  
 
The Darklyns were succeeded as Lords of Duskendale by [[House Rykker]].
 
The Darklyns were succeeded as Lords of Duskendale by [[House Rykker]].
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==Historical members==
 
==Historical members==
*Lord Darklyn, husband to Lady [[Meredyth Darklyn|Meredyth]], who was killed early in the [[Dance of the Dragons]] when King [[Aegon II Targaryen|Aegon II's]] forces sacked [[Duskendale]]. Lord Darklyn was beheaded.{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Three Darklyn kings who took a member of [[House Hollard]] for their queens.{{Ref|TWOIAF|}}
*Lady [[Meredyth Darklyn]], who led the family during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Unnamed King Darklyn, who hardpressed [[Togarion Bar Emmon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: Andals in the Stormlands}}
*Lord [[Denys Darklyn]], the rebel lord that [[Defiance of Duskendale|seized]] the [[Aerys II Targaryen|king]] and was executed, was the last member of the house.
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* Unnamed King Darklyn, who was defeated in war by King [[Monfryd I Durrandon]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Stormlands: House Durrandon}}
**Lady [[Serala]] of [[Myr]], wife of Lord Denys, who, as some say, was the driving influence of her husband behind the [[Defiance of Duskendale]].
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* Unnamed Lord Darklyn ruling during [[Aegon's Conquest]], who joined with Lord [[House Mooton|Mooton]] to fight against [[Aegon I Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
*Unnamed sister of Lord Denys, married Ser [[Jon Hollard]] and had one son.{{Ref|aFfC|9}}
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** Lord Darklyn, his son and successor.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}}
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* Ser [[Robin Darklyn]], known as Darkrobin.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
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* Unnamed Darklyn, killed at an old age in {{Date|44}} by a [[Warrior's Son]].{{Ref|TSOTD}}
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** Ser [[Davos Darklyn]], his son.{{Ref|TSOTD}}
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* [[Lord Darklyn (father of Jonquil Darke)|Lord Darklyn]], one of King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]'s last supporters.{{Ref|TSOTD}}
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** Lord Darklyn, his son ruling in {{Date|51}}.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
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** [[Jonquil Darke]], his bastard daughter.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC}}
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* Young Lord Darklyn ruling in {{Date|72}}.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne -  Policy, Progeny and Pain}}
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** His wife, a daughter of Lord [[Theomore Manderly]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne -  Policy, Progeny and Pain}}
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* Lord [[Gunthor Darklyn]], who was beheaded during the [[sack of Duskendale]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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** Lady [[Meredyth Darklyn]], Gunthor's widow, who led the family during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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** Ser [[Steffon Darklyn]], Gunthor's uncle.{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Ser [[Robert Darklyn]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
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* Unnamed Lord Darklyn ruling in {{Date|212}}, who was part of the army taken to [[Whitewalls]] by [[Brynden Rivers]].{{Ref|TMK}}
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* Ser [[Rolland Darklyn]].{{Ref|AFFC|16}}  
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* Lord [[Denys Darklyn]], the last of his house, who led the [[Defiance of Duskendale]] against [[Aerys II Targaryen]].
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** Lady [[Serala]] of [[Myr]], Denys's wife, also known as the Lace Serpent.
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** Denys's sister, married to Ser [[Jon Hollard]] with whom she had one son.{{Ref|AFFC|9}}
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** At least one brother.
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** Aunts, uncles, and cousins.
  
===Known Darkyln's who served in the Kingsguard===
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===Known Darklyns who served in the Kingsguard===
*The [[The Book of Brothers|White Book]] records seven Darklyn sons that served in the [[Kingsguard]], more than any other house.
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The [[White Book]] records seven Darklyn sons that served in the [[Kingsguard]], more than any other house:
**Ser [[Robin Darklyn]], known as ''Darkrobin''. He became one of the first [[knight]]s of the Kingsguard when the order was founded by [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conquerer]] in {{Date|10}}.{{ref|twoiaf}}
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* Ser [[Robin Darklyn]], known as Darkrobin. He became one of the first [[knight]]s of the Kingsguard when the order was founded by King [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon the Conqueror]] in {{Date|10}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I}}
**Ser [[Rolland Darklyn]] he joined the sworn brotherhood on a battlefield and died an hour later. He was the youngest member ever to serve in the Kingsguard until Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] (who was 15 at the time).{{Ref|aFfC|16}}  
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* Ser [[Davos Darklyn]] was a member during the reign of King [[Maegor I Targaryen]].{{ref|TSotD}}
**Ser [[Steffon Darklyn]] was a member during the reign of [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Ser [[Rolland Darklyn]] joined the sworn brotherhood on a battlefield and died an hour later. He was the youngest member to serve in the Kingsguard until Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] (who was fifteen at the time).{{Ref|aFfC|16}}  
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* Ser [[Steffon Darklyn]], the uncle of [[Gunthor Darklyn]], was the [[Lord Commander of the Queensguard]] for [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Ser [[Robert Darklyn]] was briefly a Kingsguard under King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] until he was dismissed by Lord [[Unwin Peake]], as the twelve-year-old king had not properly consulted with his [[Regent|regents]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}
  
 
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==Sworn Houses==
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==References and Notes==
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House Darklyn of Duskendale
House Darklyn.svg
Coat of arms Fusily sable and or, upon a pale in dexter gules seven escutcheons argent
Seat Dun Fort in Duskendale
Head Extinct
Region Crownlands
Titles
Overlord House Targaryen
Cadet branches
Founded Age of Heroes
Died out 277 AC

House Darklyn of Duskendale is an extinct noble house which ruled the town of Duskendale and the surrounding lands in the crownlands for centuries. Their keep was the Dun Fort, at the top of a hill that dominates the town. The lordly Darklyns are now extinct as a result of the Defiance of Duskendale, although the related Darkes, Darkwoods, Dargoods still live in the town.[1]

History

Early Darklyns

The Darklyns had been petty kings of the First Men during the Age of Heroes. Their closest allies were their bannermen of House Hollard, who served them loyally and provided brides three times for the Darklyn kings of old. The Darklyns claimed the mouth of the Blackwater Rush during the Hundred Kingdoms.[2] The petty kings of Duskendale were once conquered by the Storm King Monfryd the Mighty.[3]

During the Andal invasion, the Darklyns forced Togarion Bar Emmon to flee from the northern shore of the Blackwater to Massey's Hook.[4] Even after their small realm was swallowed up by larger Andal kingdoms,[1] the Darklyns' power sometimes reached as far as Crackclaw Point.[5]

Lords of Duskendale

During Aegon's Conquest, Aegon I Targaryen and his bastard half-brother Orys Baratheon defeated the Darklyns of Duskendale and the Mootons of Maidenpool in Aegon's first test. The Darklyns bent the knee to the Targaryens and served their new kings as the Lords of Duskendale. Ser Robin Darklyn, called Darkrobin, was among the first seven knights of the Kingsguard.[6] Seven Darklyns eventually joined the Kingsguard, more than any other house, a fact which is referred to in the Darklyns' coat of arms.[1]

When Prince Aegon Targaryen warred against King Maegor I Targaryen, Ser Davos Darklyn of the Kingsguard led five thousand men from King's Landing in support of the king during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye. Davos was slain during the battle by Lord Qarl Corbray. Davos's aged father was slain when Ser Joffrey Doggett ordered Warrior's Sons to hunt Maegor's loyalists. When the realm began to turn against Maegor for Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, Lord Darklyn was among the score of lesser lords who gathered at his command.[7] Along with Lords Towers and Staunton, Lord Darklyn yielded the Red Keep to Jaehaerys, Princess Rhaena, and Princess Alysanne Targaryen. The three lords were sent to the black cells, but were eventually pardoned by King Jaehaerys I after surrendering some of their land.[8]

Jonquil Darke, the bastard daughter of Lord Darklyn, became the sworn shield of Queen Alysanne Targaryen in 51 AC.[9]

Ser Steffon Darklyn was a member of the Kingsguard of King Viserys I Targaryen. When the Dance of the Dragons began, pitting the blacks of Rhaenyra Targaryen against the greens of her half-brother Aegon II Targaryen, Steffon became Lord Commander of Rhaenyra's Queensguard. Steffon died attempting to tame Seasmoke, however. Lord Gunthor Darklyn attended Rhaenyra's coronation and sat on her black council; in retaliation Aegon's Hand, Ser Criston Cole, beheaded Gunthor after the sack of Duskendale.[10] Lady Meredyth Darklyn briefly sheltered Queen Rhaenyra after she fled King's Landing.[11] Lord Darklyn was forced to pay a heavy ransom after Aegon II regained the throne, and Duskendale's knights betrayed Lord Borros Baratheon during the Battle of the Kingsroad.[12] King Aegon III Targaryen named Ser Robert Darklyn to the Kingsguard, but the decision was reversed by Lord Unwin Peake.[13]

When Lord Brynden Rivers marched on Whitewalls to quash the Second Blackfyre Rebellion, among the lords who came in support was Lord Darklyn.[14]

The Defiance

The Darklyns' good terms with the Iron Throne ended with the Defiance of Duskendale.[1] Lord Denys Darklyn desired a charter granting Duskendale greater autonomy, but the request was denied by Lord Tywin Lannister, the Hand of the King to Aerys II Targaryen. According to smallfolk, Denys was convinced by his wife, Lady Serala of Myr, to take the king captive in 277 AC. Aerys was held prisoner for half a year with Tywin's army waiting outside Duskendale.[15] The situation remained invariable until Ser Barristan Selmy of the Kingsguard entered the Dun Fort and rescued the king.[1]

Having lost his hostage, Lord Denys had no other option than to surrender at once. He bent the knee and begged for mercy, but the king demanded his head and all his family's. Lady Serala, called the "Lace Serpent" for the supposed poison of her words, was burned alive after her tongue and her female parts were torn out. House Hollard, which had served House Darklyn during the defiance and had a close relationship with their lords, had their lands taken, the castle torn down, and its members also executed. Only young Dontos Hollard was spared because Barristan asked for mercy.[1]

The Darklyns were succeeded as Lords of Duskendale by House Rykker.

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

The story of the Defiance of Duskendale is recounted to Brienne of Tarth when she travels to Duskendale in search of Sansa Stark.[1]

Historical members

Known Darklyns who served in the Kingsguard

The White Book records seven Darklyn sons that served in the Kingsguard, more than any other house:

Sworn Houses

House Hollard.svg House Hollard

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne II.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
  3. 3.0 3.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Stormlands: House Durrandon.
  4. 4.0 4.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Stormlands: Andals in the Stormlands.
  5. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 20, Brienne IV.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon I.
  7. Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
  8. Fire & Blood, Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I.
  9. Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  10. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold.
  11. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown.
  12. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II.
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows.
  14. 14.0 14.1 The Mystery Knight.
  15. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II.
  16. The World of Ice & Fire.
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 The Sons of the Dragon.
  18. Fire & Blood, Birth, Death and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  19. Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  20. 20.0 20.1 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny and Pain.
  21. 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 The Princess and the Queen.
  22. 22.0 22.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.