Warden of the East

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Warden of the East, is the title given to the person responsible for the defense of the Eastern coasts of the Seven Kingdoms. Traditional the title conferred upon House Arryn, Lords of the Eyrie. Gulltown, The fourth largest city in Westeros, is within his region of his responsibility.

The initial appointment of a warden in eastern Westeros was likely to deal with pirates and incursions from Essos.[citation needed]

Known Wardens of the East

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones, After the death of Lord Jon Arryn, King Robert I named Ser Jaime Lannister to the office. This angered the lords of the Vale who took to calling Robert Arryn the True Warden of the East.
A Clash of Kings, To obtain the alliance of the Vale of Arryn and to make peace with lady Lysed Arryn, Tyrion Lannister considers restoring the title to House Arryn.
A Storm of Sowrds, Lord Tywin Lannister, restores the title to House Arryn.

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