Garth IX Gardener
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Garth IX Gardener | |
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Monarch | |
Full name | Garth of House Gardener, the Sixth of His Name |
Title | King of the the Reach |
Heir | Merle I Gardener |
Successor | Merle I Gardener |
Family | |
Dynasty | House Gardener |
Issue | Merle I Gardener |
Garth IX Gardener was a King of the Reach and head of House Gardener. Along with his son and grandson, he's remembered as one of the Three Sage Kings. Instead of fighting off the Andals, Garth IX brought a septon to his court, made him part of his councils, and built the first sept at Highgarden, though he continued to worship the old gods. He also took Andals into his service as household knights and retainers. He's known for having stated: "When a wolf descends upon your flocks, all you gain by killing him is a short respite, for other wolves will come. If instead you feed the wold and tame him and turn his pups into your guard dogs, they will protect the flock when the pack comes ravening."[1]
References and Notes
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Andals in the Reach.