House Egen
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By Day or Night
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Coat of arms | a yellow sun, white crescent moon, and silver star on blue chief above white |
Region | the Vale |
Overlord | House Arryn |
House Egen is a noble house from the Vale. It is one of the principal houses sworn to House Arryn.[1] According to semi-canon sources, they blazon their arms with a yellow sun, white crescent moon, and silver star on blue chief above white.[2] Their motto is "By Day or Night".[3]
Contents
The Egen house at the end of the third century
The known Egens during the timespan described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser {Vardis Egen}: captain of the guards at the Eyrie. Slain by Bronn.
References in the books
A Song of Ice and Fire
- Awaiting Lady Catelyn Stark upon her arrival at the Eyrie is Ser Vardis and Maester Colemon.
- Ser Vardis is captain of the household guard at the Eyrie.
- Ser Vardis had served as captain of Lord Jon Arryn's guard at King's Landing.
- When Tyrion Lannister demands trial by battle, Ser Vardis is present.
- Ser Vardis fought on behalf of House Arryn during the trial by battle. He was slain by Bronn.
References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Appendix
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: in the Vale
- ↑ The Citadel. House Mottoes
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