House Egen

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House Egen
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By Day or Night
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]

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:

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

  1. A Game of Thrones, Appendix
  2. The Citadel. Heraldry: in the Vale
  3. The Citadel. House Mottoes