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| House_name         = House Flint of [[Widow's Watch]]
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| House_name = House Flint of Widow's Watch
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| image = House Flint (Widow's Watch).svg
 
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| Coat_of_arms = A blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes<br>''(Azure semé of whitecaps argent, on a chief wavy crested or two eyes of the second irised of the first and pupiled sable)''
 
| Coat_of_arms = A blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes<br>''(Azure semé of whitecaps argent, on a chief wavy crested or two eyes of the second irised of the first and pupiled sable)''
 
| Words = ''Ever Vigilant''
 
| Words = ''Ever Vigilant''
 
| Seat = [[Widow's Watch]]
 
| Seat = [[Widow's Watch]]
| Current_Lord = Lady [[Lyessa Flint]]
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| Current_Lord = Lady [[Lyessa Flint]]{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
| Region = [[North]]
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| Region = The [[North]]
| Title =
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| Title = [[Lord of Widow's Watch]]{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}
 
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| Overlord = [[House Stark]] (AGOT)<br>[[House Bolton]] (ADWD)
 
| Overlord = [[House Stark]] (AGOT)<br>[[House Bolton]] (ADWD)
 
| Ancestral_weapon =
 
| Ancestral_weapon =
| Cadet_branch = [[House Flint of Flint's Finger]] <br> [[House Flint of the mountains]]
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| Cadet_branch = [[House Flint of Flint's Finger]]<br>[[House Flint of the mountains]]
 
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'''House Flint of Widow's Watch''' is a noble house from [[Widow's Watch]] in the east of the [[north]]. They are probably the most powerful branch of [[House Flint]].<ref>The Citadel: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Entry/House_Flint02/ House Flint of Widow's Watch]</ref> While the [[House Flint of the mountains|Flints of the mountains]] claim to be the oldest of the Flints,{{ref|ADWD|49}} a semi-canon source states the Flints of Widow's Watch are the senior branch of the extended Flint family, which includes the mountain Flints and [[House Flint of Flint's Finger]].<ref name=CG>''[[A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide]]'': Banners of the North</ref>
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'''House Flint of Widow's Watch''' is a noble house from [[Widow's Watch]] in the east of the [[north]]. They are probably the most powerful branch of [[House Flint]].<ref>The Citadel: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Entry/House_Flint02/ House Flint of Widow's Watch]</ref> While the [[House Flint of the mountains|Flints of the mountains]] claim to be the oldest of the Flints,{{Ref|ADWD|49}} a semi-canon source states the Flints of Widow's Watch are the senior branch of the extended Flint family, which includes the mountain Flints and [[House Flint of Flint's Finger]].<ref name=CG>''[[A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide]]'': Banners of the North</ref>
  
 
Neither their arms or their words appear in the text. A semi-canon source blazons their banner as a blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes and gives their motto as "Ever Vigilant".<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#In the North]</ref><ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
 
Neither their arms or their words appear in the text. A semi-canon source blazons their banner as a blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes and gives their motto as "Ever Vigilant".<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/2/#In the North]</ref><ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
It is suggested that the [[Night's King]] was a Flint, among the many possibilities. Lord Commander [[Rodrik Flint]] is regarded as one of the worst commanders of the [[Night's Watch]], for trying to make himself [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]]. One of the dark legends surrounding the [[Nightfort]] is the rape and murder of brave young [[Danny Flint]].{{ref|ASOS|55}}{{ref|ASOS|56}}
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It is suggested that the [[Night's King]] was a Flint, among the many possibilities. Lord Commander [[Rodrik Flint]] is regarded as one of the worst commanders of the [[Night's Watch]], for trying to make himself [[King-Beyond-the-Wall]]. One of the dark legends surrounding the [[Nightfort]] is the rape and murder of brave young [[Danny Flint]].{{Ref|ASOS|55}}{{Ref|ASOS|56}}
  
A branch of House Flint held the [[Wolf's Den]] for a century after the extinction of the [[House Greystark|Greystarks]].{{ref|ADWD|29}}
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A branch of House Flint held the [[Wolf's Den]] for a century after the extinction of the [[House Greystark|Greystarks]].{{Ref|ADWD|29}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
After [[Robb Stark]] calls his banners, Maester [[Luwin]] explains that while some houses (such as the [[House Karstark|Karstarks]], [[House Bolton|Boltons]], [[House Hornwood|Hornwoods]] and [[House Umber|Umbers]]) gather at the [[winter town]], others such as the [[House Reed|Reeds]], the [[House Ryswell|Ryswells]] and [[House Dustin|Dustins]] and also Lords [[House Manderly|Manderly]] and Flint are waiting to join him along the [[kingsroad]]. Since House Flint of [[Widow's Watch]] is ruled by Lady [[Lyessa Flint]], the passage probably refers to the Lord of [[Flint's Finger]].{{ref|AGOT|53}}
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After [[Robb Stark]] calls his banners, Maester [[Luwin]] explains that while some houses (such as the [[House Karstark|Karstarks]], [[House Bolton|Boltons]], [[House Hornwood|Hornwoods]] and [[House Umber|Umbers]]) gather at the [[winter town]], others such as the [[House Reed|Reeds]], the [[House Ryswell|Ryswells]] and [[House Dustin|Dustins]] and also Lords [[House Manderly|Manderly]] and Flint are waiting to join him along the [[kingsroad]]. Since House Flint of [[Widow's Watch]] is ruled by Lady [[Lyessa Flint]], the passage probably refers to the Lord of [[Flint's Finger]].{{Ref|AGOT|53}}
  
[[Robin Flint]] is one of the [[Robb's personal guard|thirty sons of nobles]] that ride besides the Young Wolf during the war. He and Ser [[Wendel Manderly]] are among the older men in the group.{{ref|AGOT|63}}
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[[Robin Flint]] is one of the [[Robb's personal guard|thirty sons of nobles]] that ride besides the Young Wolf during the war. He and Ser [[Wendel Manderly]] are among the older men in the group.{{Ref|AGOT|63}}
  
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
The Flints are reported to have ties to House Hornwood through the female line, though ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' does not specify which branch.{{ref|ACOK|16}}
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The Flints are reported to have ties to House Hornwood through the female line, though ''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' does not specify which branch.{{Ref|ACOK|16}}
  
The Flints of Widow Watch excuse themselves for not attending the [[harvest feast]] of [[Winterfell]] because Lady [[Lyessa Flint]] is heavy with child and there is sickness at [[Widow's Watch]].{{ref|ACOK|16}} Robin accompanies Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] on her voyage south to deal with [[Renly Baratheon]] and [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{ref|ACOK|22}}
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The Flints of Widow Watch excuse themselves for not attending the [[harvest feast]] of [[Winterfell]] because Lady [[Lyessa Flint]] is heavy with child and there is sickness at [[Widow's Watch]].{{Ref|ACOK|16}} Robin accompanies Lady [[Catelyn Stark]] on her voyage south to deal with [[Renly Baratheon]] and [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{Ref|ACOK|22}}
  
When [[Theon Greyjoy]] studies the banners from the northern lords preparing to [[battle at Winterfell|attack Winterfell]]  through Maester Luwin's [[far-eye|Myrish lens tube]], he sees some of House Flint, though not as many as from other houses.{{ref|ACOK|66}}
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When [[Theon Greyjoy]] studies the banners from the northern lords preparing to [[battle at Winterfell|attack Winterfell]]  through Maester Luwin's [[far-eye|Myrish lens tube]], he sees some of House Flint, though not as many as from other houses.{{Ref|ACOK|66}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
Robin commands the rearguard during Robb's march to the [[Twins]] for the wedding of [[Edmure Tully]].{{ref|ASOS|45}} Robin is one of Robb's bodyguards during the wedding feast, sitting near him with the [[Jon Umber (Smalljon)|Smalljon]] without drinking. During the [[Red Wedding]], Robin is last seen ringed by [[House Frey|Freys]], their daggers rising and falling.{{Ref|ASOS|51}}
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Robin commands the rearguard during Robb's march to the [[Twins]] for the wedding of [[Edmure Tully]].{{Ref|ASOS|45}} Robin is one of Robb's bodyguards during the wedding feast, sitting near him with the [[Jon Umber (Smalljon)|Smalljon]] without drinking. During the [[Red Wedding]], Robin is last seen ringed by [[House Frey|Freys]], their daggers rising and falling.{{Ref|ASOS|51}}
  
Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] sends a raven to [[Widow's Watch]] in a plea for help to defend [[attack on Castle Black|Castle Black]] from [[wildlings]].{{ref|ASOS|55}}
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Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] sends a raven to [[Widow's Watch]] in a plea for help to defend [[attack on Castle Black|Castle Black]] from [[wildlings]].{{Ref|ASOS|55}}
  
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
The fleet of [[Salladhor Saan]] is spotted by the Flints of Widow's Watch.{{ref|ADWD|9}}
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The fleet of [[Salladhor Saan]] is spotted by the Flints of Widow's Watch.{{Ref|ADWD|9}}
  
The Flints of Widow's Watch take their lead from Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] of [[White Harbor]].{{ref|ADWD|29}}
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According to Lord [[Wyman Manderly]], should he declared for King [[Stannis Baratheon]], the Flints of Widow's Watch will take their lead from him.{{Ref|ADWD|29}}
  
 
==House Flint of Widow's Watch at the end of the third century==
 
==House Flint of Widow's Watch at the end of the third century==
 
The known Flints of Widow's Watch during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
 
The known Flints of Widow's Watch during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
* Lady [[Lyessa Flint]], Lady of Widow's Watch.{{ref|ASOS|Appendix}}
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* Lady [[Lyessa Flint]], Lady of Widow's Watch.{{Ref|ASOS|Appendix}}
** {[[Robin Flint]]}, her grown son{{ref|ACOK|Appendix}} and possible Lord of [[Flint's Finger]].<ref name=CG/> He was slain at the [[Red Wedding]].
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** {[[Robin Flint]]}, her grown son{{Ref|ACOK|Appendix}} and possible Lord of [[Flint's Finger]].<ref name=CG/> He was slain at the [[Red Wedding]].
*possibly Ser {[[Byam Flint]]}, a member of the [[Night's Watch]] slain in the [[Mutiny at Craster's Keep]].
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===Possible member===
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* Ser {[[Byam Flint]]}, a member of the [[Night's Watch]] slain in the [[Mutiny at Craster's Keep]].
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 17:34, 2 August 2019

House Flint of Widow's Watch
House Flint of Widow's Watch.svg
Ever Vigilant
Coat of arms A blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes
(Azure semé of whitecaps argent, on a chief wavy crested or two eyes of the second irised of the first and pupiled sable)
Seat Widow's Watch
Head Lady Lyessa Flint[1]
Region The North
Title Lord of Widow's Watch[2]
Overlords
Cadet branches

House Flint of Widow's Watch is a noble house from Widow's Watch in the east of the north. They are probably the most powerful branch of House Flint.[3] While the Flints of the mountains claim to be the oldest of the Flints,[4] a semi-canon source states the Flints of Widow's Watch are the senior branch of the extended Flint family, which includes the mountain Flints and House Flint of Flint's Finger.[5]

Neither their arms or their words appear in the text. A semi-canon source blazons their banner as a blue field strewn with whitecaps, on a yellow chief with crested line a pair of blue eyes and gives their motto as "Ever Vigilant".[6][7]

History

It is suggested that the Night's King was a Flint, among the many possibilities. Lord Commander Rodrik Flint is regarded as one of the worst commanders of the Night's Watch, for trying to make himself King-Beyond-the-Wall. One of the dark legends surrounding the Nightfort is the rape and murder of brave young Danny Flint.[8][9]

A branch of House Flint held the Wolf's Den for a century after the extinction of the Greystarks.[10]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

After Robb Stark calls his banners, Maester Luwin explains that while some houses (such as the Karstarks, Boltons, Hornwoods and Umbers) gather at the winter town, others such as the Reeds, the Ryswells and Dustins and also Lords Manderly and Flint are waiting to join him along the kingsroad. Since House Flint of Widow's Watch is ruled by Lady Lyessa Flint, the passage probably refers to the Lord of Flint's Finger.[11]

Robin Flint is one of the thirty sons of nobles that ride besides the Young Wolf during the war. He and Ser Wendel Manderly are among the older men in the group.[12]

A Clash of Kings

The Flints are reported to have ties to House Hornwood through the female line, though A Clash of Kings does not specify which branch.[13]

The Flints of Widow Watch excuse themselves for not attending the harvest feast of Winterfell because Lady Lyessa Flint is heavy with child and there is sickness at Widow's Watch.[13] Robin accompanies Lady Catelyn Stark on her voyage south to deal with Renly Baratheon and Stannis Baratheon.[14]

When Theon Greyjoy studies the banners from the northern lords preparing to attack Winterfell through Maester Luwin's Myrish lens tube, he sees some of House Flint, though not as many as from other houses.[15]

A Storm of Swords

Robin commands the rearguard during Robb's march to the Twins for the wedding of Edmure Tully.[16] Robin is one of Robb's bodyguards during the wedding feast, sitting near him with the Smalljon without drinking. During the Red Wedding, Robin is last seen ringed by Freys, their daggers rising and falling.[17]

Maester Aemon sends a raven to Widow's Watch in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.[8]

A Dance with Dragons

The fleet of Salladhor Saan is spotted by the Flints of Widow's Watch.[18]

According to Lord Wyman Manderly, should he declared for King Stannis Baratheon, the Flints of Widow's Watch will take their lead from him.[10]

House Flint of Widow's Watch at the end of the third century

The known Flints of Widow's Watch during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

Possible member

References