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'''House Heddle''' is a knightly house from the [[Riverlands]].{{ref|tmk}}{{ref|aFfC|37}} Its known current members, however, hold no seat or land and are no different from [[smallfolk]]. They own the [[Crossroads Inn]].
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'''House Heddle''' is a family from the [[riverlands]] that has had at least two members who where knights.{{ref|aFfC|37}} Its known current members own the [[inn at the crossroads]], and other than their surname are now apparently no different from [[smallfolk]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
[[Jon Heddle]], known as Long Jon, was a [[knight]] many years prior to [[196 AC]]. When he was crippled and done with adventuring, he took over an old [[inn at the crossroads]] between the [[Kingsroad]], the [[river road]] and the [[high road]]. Ser Jon took to ironworking as well, creating a sign for his inn in the shape of a black dragon. The sign would clank in the wind and gave the inn its new name, the Clanking Dragon.{{ref|aFfC|37}}
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Ser [[Jon Heddle]], known as Long Jon, was a [[knight]] in the 1st century [[AC]]. When he was crippled and done with adventuring, he took over the old [[inn at the crossroads]] between the [[Kingsroad]], the [[river road]], and the [[high road]]. Jon took to ironworking as well, creating a sign for his inn in the shape of a three-headed dragon. The iron sign would clank in the wind and gave the inn its new name, the Clanking Dragon.{{ref|aFfC|37}}
  
Many years later, when Long Jon's son was an old man, the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]] broke out. Lord [[House Darry|Darry]], who was a fierce [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] supporter, became wroth at the inn's sign, cut it down and hacked it to pieces because it resembled the coat of arms of [[House Blackfyre|the rebels]].{{ref|aFfC|37}}
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Many years later in {{Date|196}}, when Long Jon's son was an old man, the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]] broke out. Lord [[House Darry|Darry]], then overlord of the inn's lands, was a famous [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] supporter. He saw the inn's black iron dragon sign and became angry because it resembled the coat of arms of the rebels, [[House Blackfyre]]; he cut it down, hacked it to pieces, and threw it into the river. Eventually one of the iron dragon's heads washed up on the [[Quiet Isle]], red with rust.{{ref|aFfC|37}}
  
Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], known as Black Tom, sought the hand of [[Ambrose Butterwell]]'s daughter, killing three of her other suitors. The two were married and Black Tom became a sword of Butterwell's household. In [[211 AC]], [[House Butterwell]] and Black Tom became involved with the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]]. When he attempted to take hostage [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]], the disguised prince and squire to [[Duncan the Tall]], he was challenged and killed by Dunk. The rebellion was put down within the day.{{ref|tmk}}
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Some years later, a descendant of Long Jon, Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], sought the hand of Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]]'s daughter, killing three of her other suitors. The two were married and Black Tom Heddle became a sword of [[House Butterwell]]'s household and commander of the garrison at [[Whitewalls]]. In {{Date|212}}, Lord Butterwell and Black Tom became involved with the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]]. When Black Tom attempted to capture or kill [[Aegon V Targaryen|Egg]], the disguised prince and squire to Ser [[Duncan the Tall]], he was challenged and killed by Dunk. The rebellion was put down within the day.{{ref|tmk}}
  
Over time, the Heddle's inn became known as the River Inn, where one could take a ferry across to [[Lord Harroway's Town]] and [[Whitewalls]]. However, the river moved and soon that name faded. [[Masha Heddle]]'s grandfather was the innkeeper at the time the river moved.{{ref|AFFC|37}}
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Over time, the Heddles' inn became known as the River Inn, where one could take a ferry across to [[Lord Harroway's Town]] and Whitewalls. However, the river moved and soon that name faded. [[Masha Heddle]]'s grandfather was the innkeeper at the time the river moved, c.{{date|220}}-{{date|230}}.{{ref|AFFC|37}}
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When [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn Tully]] was a child, Masha was kind to her, and gave her and other children sweet cakes.{{ref|agot|28}}
  
 
==Recent events==
 
==Recent events==
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[[File:Inn_at_the_Crossroads.jpg|thumb|350px|The Heddles' inn, at the crossroads.]]
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===''A Game of Thrones''===
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Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] stay at the [[inn at the crossroads]] while returning to the [[north]] from [[King's Landing]]. There they encounter [[Tyrion Lannister]], whom they arrest and take with them when they leave. [[Masha Heddle]] begs the nobles to take their fight elsewhere, but is refused.{{ref|AGOT|28}}
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Later, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] takes revenge on Masha, hanging her on a gibbet in the yard of the inn. He takes the inn as his quarters while he is encamped at the crossroads. Tyrion sees Masha's body when he meets his father at the inn, after leaving the [[Eyrie]] with his [[Vale mountain clans|clansmen]].{{ref|AGOT|56}}
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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After Masha's death, her nephew reopens the inn, bringing in [[whore]]s to attract customers.{{ref|AFFC|37}} Visiting the inn for wine and information, [[Sandor Clegane]] and [[Arya Stark]] happen upon three of Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]'s men. The innkeep, his girls, and his patrons vacate the common room after Sandor states his expectation the [[Mountain's men]] will torture the innkeep for his gold. Sandor and Arya kill [[Polliver]], the [[Tickler]], and a [[pimply squire]], but Sandor is badly wounded in the mêlée.{{ref|ASOS|74}}
  
==House Heddle at the end of the third century==
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
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Masha's nephew is eventually killed at the hands of an unidentified noble and the inn is left vacant. The sisters [[Jeyne Heddle|Long Jeyne]] and [[Willow Heddle]] reopen the inn for business and it serves as a refuge for orphan children. According to the [[Elder Brother]] the girls are Masha's nieces,{{ref|AFFC|37}} while a semi-canon source states they are the daughters of Masha's late nephew.{{ref|AWOIAF|Jeyne Heddle}} The Heddles and the inn are now connected with the [[brotherhood without banners]]; in addition, [[Gendry]] now works for them as a smith.{{ref|AFFC|37}}
  
The known Heddles during the timespan of the events described on [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] are:
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In {{Date|300}}, [[Brienne of Tarth]], [[Podrick Payne]], Septon [[Meribald]], and Ser [[Hyle Hunt]] travel to the crossroads inn. Meribald tells his companions the history of the inn and the Heddle family. The group passes hanged men in the vicinity, alleged perpetrators of the [[raid on Saltpans]], which leads Hyle to say the inn should now be called the "Gallows Inn".{{ref|AFFC|37}}
  
* {[[Masha Heddle]]}, innkeeper of the Crossroads Inn. Hanged on a gibbet under orders of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]
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Brienne and her companions are greeted at the inn by Willow, Gendry, and the orphans. Jeyne is away with the brotherhood, but Meribald trades his food for rooms at the inn. A fight ensues when outlaws from the [[Brave Companions]] arrive and threaten Willow and the children. Brienne defends them and Gendry joins in the fight; [[Rorge]] and [[Biter]] are slain, but Brienne is badly wounded.{{ref|AFFC|37}} Jeyne tends to Brienne's wounds after the battle, but Brienne, Hyle and Podrick are all given over to [[Lady Stoneheart]].{{ref|AFFC|42}}
** Her nephew, the next innkeeper, who is killed by an unidentified nobleman.
 
***  [[Jeyne Heddle|Jeyne]], known as Long Jeyne, his eldest daughter, one of the new innkeeps, and a collaborator of the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]]
 
***  [[Willow Heddle|Willow]], his younger daughter, one of the new innkeeps, and a collaborator of the [[Brotherhood Without Banners]]
 
  
==Historical Members==
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==House Heddle at the end of the third century==
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The known Heddles during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
  
* Ser [[Jon Heddle]], known as Long Jon, who took over the inn and named it "the Clanking Dragon".
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* {[[Masha Heddle]]}, innkeeper of the crossroads inn, hanged by the order of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]
** His son, who as an old man during the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]].
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** Her nephew, the next innkeeper, killed by an unidentified nobleman
* [[Tommard Heddle]], known as Black Tom, a knight and one of conspirators of the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]].
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*** [[Jeyne Heddle|Jeyne]], known as Long Jeyne,{{ref|AFFC|42}} his daughter{{ref|AWOIAF|Jeyne Heddle}} or Masha's niece,{{ref|AFFC|37}} the new innkeep and a collaborator of the [[brotherhood without banners]]  
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*** [[Willow Heddle|Willow]], Jeyne's younger sister and a collaborator of the brotherhood
  
==References and Notes==
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==Historical Members==
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* Ser [[Jon Heddle]], known as Long Jon, who took over the "Bellringer Inn" and named it the "Clanking Dragon"
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** His son, innkeeper of the Clanking Dragon, who was an old man during the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]]
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* Ser [[Tommard Heddle]], known as Black Tom, a knight and one of the conspirators of the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]]
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* Masha Heddle's grandfather, innkeeper of the River Inn at the time the river moved
  
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Revision as of 18:34, 19 February 2023

House Heddle
Head Lady Jeyne Heddle
Region Riverlands
Heir Willow Heddle
Overlords

House Heddle is a family from the riverlands that has had at least two members who where knights.[1] Its known current members own the inn at the crossroads, and other than their surname are now apparently no different from smallfolk.

History

Ser Jon Heddle, known as Long Jon, was a knight in the 1st century AC. When he was crippled and done with adventuring, he took over the old inn at the crossroads between the Kingsroad, the river road, and the high road. Jon took to ironworking as well, creating a sign for his inn in the shape of a three-headed dragon. The iron sign would clank in the wind and gave the inn its new name, the Clanking Dragon.[1]

Many years later in 196 AC, when Long Jon's son was an old man, the First Blackfyre Rebellion broke out. Lord Darry, then overlord of the inn's lands, was a famous Targaryen supporter. He saw the inn's black iron dragon sign and became angry because it resembled the coat of arms of the rebels, House Blackfyre; he cut it down, hacked it to pieces, and threw it into the river. Eventually one of the iron dragon's heads washed up on the Quiet Isle, red with rust.[1]

Some years later, a descendant of Long Jon, Ser Tommard Heddle, sought the hand of Lord Ambrose Butterwell's daughter, killing three of her other suitors. The two were married and Black Tom Heddle became a sword of House Butterwell's household and commander of the garrison at Whitewalls. In 212 AC, Lord Butterwell and Black Tom became involved with the Second Blackfyre Rebellion. When Black Tom attempted to capture or kill Egg, the disguised prince and squire to Ser Duncan the Tall, he was challenged and killed by Dunk. The rebellion was put down within the day.[2]

Over time, the Heddles' inn became known as the River Inn, where one could take a ferry across to Lord Harroway's Town and Whitewalls. However, the river moved and soon that name faded. Masha Heddle's grandfather was the innkeeper at the time the river moved, c.220 AC-230 AC.[1]

When Catelyn Tully was a child, Masha was kind to her, and gave her and other children sweet cakes.[3]

Recent events

The Heddles' inn, at the crossroads.

A Game of Thrones

Lady Catelyn Stark and Ser Rodrik Cassel stay at the inn at the crossroads while returning to the north from King's Landing. There they encounter Tyrion Lannister, whom they arrest and take with them when they leave. Masha Heddle begs the nobles to take their fight elsewhere, but is refused.[3]

Later, Lord Tywin Lannister takes revenge on Masha, hanging her on a gibbet in the yard of the inn. He takes the inn as his quarters while he is encamped at the crossroads. Tyrion sees Masha's body when he meets his father at the inn, after leaving the Eyrie with his clansmen.[4]

A Storm of Swords

After Masha's death, her nephew reopens the inn, bringing in whores to attract customers.[1] Visiting the inn for wine and information, Sandor Clegane and Arya Stark happen upon three of Ser Gregor Clegane's men. The innkeep, his girls, and his patrons vacate the common room after Sandor states his expectation the Mountain's men will torture the innkeep for his gold. Sandor and Arya kill Polliver, the Tickler, and a pimply squire, but Sandor is badly wounded in the mêlée.[5]

A Feast for Crows

Masha's nephew is eventually killed at the hands of an unidentified noble and the inn is left vacant. The sisters Long Jeyne and Willow Heddle reopen the inn for business and it serves as a refuge for orphan children. According to the Elder Brother the girls are Masha's nieces,[1] while a semi-canon source states they are the daughters of Masha's late nephew.[6] The Heddles and the inn are now connected with the brotherhood without banners; in addition, Gendry now works for them as a smith.[1]

In 300 AC, Brienne of Tarth, Podrick Payne, Septon Meribald, and Ser Hyle Hunt travel to the crossroads inn. Meribald tells his companions the history of the inn and the Heddle family. The group passes hanged men in the vicinity, alleged perpetrators of the raid on Saltpans, which leads Hyle to say the inn should now be called the "Gallows Inn".[1]

Brienne and her companions are greeted at the inn by Willow, Gendry, and the orphans. Jeyne is away with the brotherhood, but Meribald trades his food for rooms at the inn. A fight ensues when outlaws from the Brave Companions arrive and threaten Willow and the children. Brienne defends them and Gendry joins in the fight; Rorge and Biter are slain, but Brienne is badly wounded.[1] Jeyne tends to Brienne's wounds after the battle, but Brienne, Hyle and Podrick are all given over to Lady Stoneheart.[7]

House Heddle at the end of the third century

The known Heddles during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Historical Members

  • Ser Jon Heddle, known as Long Jon, who took over the "Bellringer Inn" and named it the "Clanking Dragon"
  • Ser Tommard Heddle, known as Black Tom, a knight and one of the conspirators of the Second Blackfyre Rebellion
  • Masha Heddle's grandfather, innkeeper of the River Inn at the time the river moved

References