House Manwoody
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House Manwoody of Kingsgrave | |
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Coat of arms | Sable, a skull argent crowned or. |
Seat | Kingsgrave |
Head | Dagos Manwoody |
Region | Dorne |
Heir | Mors Manwoody |
Overlord | House Martell |
House Manwoody of Kingsgrave is an old Dornish noble house. Its seat, Kingsgrave, is placed amidst the Prince's Pass, guarding access to Dorne.
They blazon their banners with a white skull with a golden crown, over a black field.[1] The motto has not been mentioned in the books.
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History
The arms of the house and the name of its castle refer to the fact that the founder of the house slew there a King of the Reach.[2]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Lord Dagos Manwoody, his brother Ser Myles, and his sons Mors and Dickon are part of the escort that goes to King's Landing with Prince Oberyn Martell. The Manwoodys are present when Tyrion Lannister comes to see Oberyn.
House Manwoody at the end of the third century
The known Manwoodys during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lord Dagos Manwoody: Lord of Kingsgrave.
- Mors Manwoody, his eldest son.
- Dickon Manwoody, his second son.
- Ser Myles Manwoody, his brother.
Historical Members
- King Albin Manwoody, last king of House Manwoody.[3]
- Michael Manwoody, third husband of Elaena Targaryen[3]
References and Notes
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