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| Seat = [[Oldcastle]]
 
| Seat = [[Oldcastle]]
 
| Current_Lord = Lord [[Ondrew Locke]]
 
| Current_Lord = Lord [[Ondrew Locke]]
| Region = [[the North]]
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| Region = [[North]]
 
| Title = Lord of Oldcastle
 
| Title = Lord of Oldcastle
 
| Heir =
 
| Heir =
| Overlord = [[House Bolton]]
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| Overlord = [[House Stark]] (AGOT)<br>[[House Bolton]] (ADWD)
 
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'''House Locke of Oldcastle''' is a noble house from [[Oldcastle]] in [[the North]].
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'''House Locke of Oldcastle''' is a noble house from [[Oldcastle]] in the [[north]].
  
 
Their banner is two bronze keys crossed on a white pale on purple.  Their words do not appear in the text.<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry:  [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#In the North]</ref>
 
Their banner is two bronze keys crossed on a white pale on purple.  Their words do not appear in the text.<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry:  [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#In the North]</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Lockes ruled as [[First Men]] kings after the [[Long Night]], but they were eventually reduced to vassals by the [[Kings of Winter]] from [[House Stark]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The North}}
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The Lockes ruled as [[First Men]] kings after the [[Long Night]], but they were eventually reduced to vassals by the [[Kings of Winter]] from [[House Stark]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Kings of Winter}}
  
 
After the extinction of [[House Greystark]], the [[House Flint|Flints]] held the [[Wolf's Den]] for a century and the Lockes for almost two centuries.{{ref|ADWD|29}}
 
After the extinction of [[House Greystark]], the [[House Flint|Flints]] held the [[Wolf's Den]] for a century and the Lockes for almost two centuries.{{ref|ADWD|29}}
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==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
Ser [[Donnel Locke]] is presumably captured at the [[Battle of the Green Fork]].  
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Ser [[Donnel Locke]] is presumably captured at the [[battle on the Green Fork]].  
  
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
Ser Mallador Locke joins the [[the great ranging]] of the [[Night's Watch]] commanded by [[Jeor Mormont|Lord Mormont]]. He is in charge of the baggage train and the packhorses.
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Ser Mallador Locke joins the [[great ranging]] of the [[Night's Watch]] commanded by Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]]. He is in charge of the baggage train and the packhorses.{{ref|ACOK|13}}
  
 
Lord [[Ondrew Locke]] excuses himself from attending the [[harvest feast]] at [[Winterfell]] because he is too old to dare the journey.{{ref|ACOK|16}}
 
Lord [[Ondrew Locke]] excuses himself from attending the [[harvest feast]] at [[Winterfell]] because he is too old to dare the journey.{{ref|ACOK|16}}
  
The acting Hand of the King, [[Tyrion Lannister]], plans to exchange Donnel and Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]] for [[Tion Frey]], but the negotiations fail. Held at [[Harrenhal]], Donnel is freed by [[Roose Bolton]].
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The acting Hand of the King, [[Tyrion Lannister]], plans to exchange Donnel and Lord [[Medger Cerwyn]] for [[Tion Frey]], but the negotiations fail.{{ref|ACOK|25}} Held at [[Harrenhal]], Donnel is freed by [[Roose Bolton]].{{ref|ACOK|47}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
When the Watch receives news of the approach of the [[wildlings]] to the [[Fist of the First Men]], Mallador supports retreating back to [[the Wall]]. However, he is not among the survivors of the expedition who return to [[Castle Black]].
 
When the Watch receives news of the approach of the [[wildlings]] to the [[Fist of the First Men]], Mallador supports retreating back to [[the Wall]]. However, he is not among the survivors of the expedition who return to [[Castle Black]].
  
While going to [[the Twins]] to attend Lord [[Edmure Tully]]'s wedding, the Lockes are caught on the wrong side of the [[Trident]]. They suffer heavy losses when attacked by [[Gregor Clegane]] in the [[Battle of the Ruby Ford]].{{Ref|aSoS|49}} Donnel is slain at the [[Red Wedding]]; [[Catelyn Tully]] sees him being taken by crossbow bolts.
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While going to the [[Twins]] to attend Lord [[Edmure Tully]]'s wedding, the Lockes are caught on the wrong side of the [[Trident]]. They suffer heavy losses when attacked by [[Gregor Clegane]] in the [[fighting at the fords of the Trident]].{{Ref|aSoS|49}} Donnel is slain at the [[Red Wedding]]; [[Catelyn Stark]] sees him being taken by crossbow bolts.{{ref|ASOS|51}}
  
Maester [[Aemon]] sends a raven to Oldcastle in a plea for help to defend [[Battle of Castle Black|Castle Black]] from [[wildlings]].
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Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] sends a raven to Oldcastle in a plea for help to defend [[Battle of Castle Black|Castle Black]] from [[wildlings]].{{ref|ASOS|55}}
  
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
[[Sybelle Glover|Sybelle Locke]] and her children are held captive at [[Deepwood Motte]] by [[Asha Greyjoy]].
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[[Sybelle Glover|Sybelle Locke]] and her children are held captive at [[Deepwood Motte]] by [[Asha Greyjoy]].{{ref|AFFC|11}}
  
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
When [[Davos Seaworth]] is first presented to [[Wyman Manderly]] at the [[Merman's Court]], an unknown Locke<ref> He is described as "A stocky man in white and purple, whose cloak was fastened with a pair of crossed bronze keys".</ref> speaks briefly to the detriment of [[Ramsay Bolton]].{{ref|ADWD|19}}
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When [[Davos Seaworth]] is first presented to Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] at the [[Merman's Court]], an unknown Locke<ref>He is described as "A stocky man in white and purple, whose cloak was fastened with a pair of crossed bronze keys".</ref> speaks briefly to the detriment of [[Ramsay Snow|Ramsay Bolton]].{{ref|ADWD|19}}
  
When [[Roose Bolton]] takes [[Theon Greyjoy]] to [[Barrow Hall]], amongst the banners they see are Old Lord Locke's crossed keys.{{ref|ADWD|32}} The Lockes follow Roose to [[Winterfell]] for the wedding of Ramsay to "[[Jeyne Poole|Arya Stark]]".{{ref|ADWD|37}} However, Wyman Manderly believes the Lockes of Oldcastle will take their lead not from [[House Bolton]], but from [[House Manderly]].{{ref|ADWD|29}}
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When Lord [[Roose Bolton]] takes [[Theon Greyjoy]] to [[Barrow Hall]], amongst the banners they see are old Lord [[Ondrew Locke]]'s crossed keys.{{ref|ADWD|32}} Ondrew follows Roose to [[Winterfell]] for the wedding of Ramsay to "[[Jeyne Poole|Arya Stark]]".{{ref|ADWD|37}} However, Wyman believes the Lockes of [[Oldcastle]] will take their lead not from [[House Bolton]], but from [[House Manderly]].{{ref|ADWD|29}}
  
 
==House Locke of Oldcastle at the end of the third century==
 
==House Locke of Oldcastle at the end of the third century==
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==Historical Members==
 
==Historical Members==
 
* Lady [[Lysa Locke]], married Lord [[Benjen Stark (lord)|Benjen Stark]], mother of [[Rickon Stark (son of Benjen)|Rickon]] and [[Bennard Stark]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix:Stark Lineage}}
 
* Lady [[Lysa Locke]], married Lord [[Benjen Stark (lord)|Benjen Stark]], mother of [[Rickon Stark (son of Benjen)|Rickon]] and [[Bennard Stark]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix:Stark Lineage}}
* Lady [[Marna Locke]], married Lord [[Edwyle Stark]], mother of [[Rickard Stark]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix:Stark Lineage}}
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* Lady [[Marna Locke]], married Lord [[Edwyle Stark]], mother of [[Rickard Stark]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix: Stark Lineage}}
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
 
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Revision as of 21:01, 11 March 2016

House Locke of Oldcastle
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Coat of arms Two bronze keys crossed on an argent pale on purpure.
Seat Oldcastle
Head Lord Ondrew Locke
Region North
Title Lord of Oldcastle
Overlords

House Locke of Oldcastle is a noble house from Oldcastle in the north.

Their banner is two bronze keys crossed on a white pale on purple. Their words do not appear in the text.[1]

History

The Lockes ruled as First Men kings after the Long Night, but they were eventually reduced to vassals by the Kings of Winter from House Stark.[2]

After the extinction of House Greystark, the Flints held the Wolf's Den for a century and the Lockes for almost two centuries.[3]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Ser Donnel Locke is presumably captured at the battle on the Green Fork.

A Clash of Kings

Ser Mallador Locke joins the great ranging of the Night's Watch commanded by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont. He is in charge of the baggage train and the packhorses.[4]

Lord Ondrew Locke excuses himself from attending the harvest feast at Winterfell because he is too old to dare the journey.[5]

The acting Hand of the King, Tyrion Lannister, plans to exchange Donnel and Lord Medger Cerwyn for Tion Frey, but the negotiations fail.[6] Held at Harrenhal, Donnel is freed by Roose Bolton.[7]

A Storm of Swords

When the Watch receives news of the approach of the wildlings to the Fist of the First Men, Mallador supports retreating back to the Wall. However, he is not among the survivors of the expedition who return to Castle Black.

While going to the Twins to attend Lord Edmure Tully's wedding, the Lockes are caught on the wrong side of the Trident. They suffer heavy losses when attacked by Gregor Clegane in the fighting at the fords of the Trident.[8] Donnel is slain at the Red Wedding; Catelyn Stark sees him being taken by crossbow bolts.[9]

Maester Aemon sends a raven to Oldcastle in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.[10]

A Feast for Crows

Sybelle Locke and her children are held captive at Deepwood Motte by Asha Greyjoy.[11]

A Dance with Dragons

When Davos Seaworth is first presented to Lord Wyman Manderly at the Merman's Court, an unknown Locke[12] speaks briefly to the detriment of Ramsay Bolton.[13]

When Lord Roose Bolton takes Theon Greyjoy to Barrow Hall, amongst the banners they see are old Lord Ondrew Locke's crossed keys.[14] Ondrew follows Roose to Winterfell for the wedding of Ramsay to "Arya Stark".[15] However, Wyman believes the Lockes of Oldcastle will take their lead not from House Bolton, but from House Manderly.[3]

House Locke of Oldcastle at the end of the third century

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

With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch of the house there are also:

Historical Members

References and Notes

  1. The Citadel. Heraldry: the North
  2. The World of Ice & Fire, The North: The Kings of Winter.
  3. 3.0 3.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 29, Davos IV.
  4. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 13, Jon II.
  5. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 16, Bran II.
  6. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 25, Tyrion VI.
  7. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 47, Arya IX.
  8. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 49, Catelyn VI.
  9. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 51, Catelyn VII.
  10. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 55, Jon VII.
  11. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
  12. He is described as "A stocky man in white and purple, whose cloak was fastened with a pair of crossed bronze keys".
  13. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 19, Davos III.
  14. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 32, Reek III.
  15. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 37, The Prince of Winterfell.
  16. The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix:Stark Lineage.
  17. The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Stark Lineage.

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