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*[[Darlessa Marbrand]]: Married to [[Tygett Lannister]], the fourth child of [[Tytos Lannister|Lord Tytos]]. Mother to [[Tyrek Lannister]]. | *[[Darlessa Marbrand]]: Married to [[Tygett Lannister]], the fourth child of [[Tytos Lannister|Lord Tytos]]. Mother to [[Tyrek Lannister]]. | ||
+ | *[[Jeyne Marbrand]]: Married to [[Tytos Lannister]]. Mother to [[Tywin]], [[Tygett]], [[Kevan]], [[Genna]] and [[Gerion]]. | ||
===Household=== | ===Household=== |
Revision as of 14:22, 2 June 2014
House Marbrand of Ashemark | |
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Burning bright
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Coat of arms | Cendrée, a burning tree proper |
Seat | Ashemark |
Head | Damon Marbrand |
Region | the Westerlands |
Heir | Ser Addam Marbrand |
Overlord | House Lannister |
House Marbrand of Ashemark is a noble house from the Westerlands. Their seat of Ashemark is located in the hilly area near where the Tumblestone begins.
Their blazon is a burning tree, orange on smoke.[1][2] Their motto does not appear in the books, but according to semi-canon sources it is «Burning bright».[3]
Contents
History
Ser Lorent Marbrand was a member of the Kingsguard during the reign of Viserys I Targaryen.[4]
A participant in the Ashford Tourney fought under the Marbrand banner during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen.[5]. Although it is non-canon information, in the comic book adaptation of The Hedge Knight the name of Ser Denys Marbrand is given on the roll of arms.
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Among the gathered knights at the Tourney of the Hand is one with the arms of House Marbrand.
Ser Addam Marbrand leads the outriders of Lord Tywin Lannister's army and is considered Tywin's most daring commander. At the Battle of the Green Fork, Addam commands the right wing of Tywin's army, which includes some four thousand men.
A Clash of Kings
During his campaign in the Westerlands, King Robb Stark takes the Marbrands' castle in the Battle of Ashemark.
At the Battle of the Fords, Addam is thrown back three times. Addam distinguishes himself at the Battle of the Blackwater. After the battle he is presented to King Joffrey I.
A Storm of Swords
Addam is made commander of the City Watch of King's Landing. He is among the nobles gathered to greet the Dornish party headed by Prince Oberyn Martell when they arrive at King's Landing.
Addam gives a pair of silver spurs to King Joffrey I as a wedding present.
A Feast for Crows
Ser Jaime Lannister asks for and receives permission to take Addam with him as part of the force to resolve the Siege of Riverrun. Addam commands the outriders in Jaime's force. Jaime asks Addam to test his ability to fight with the left hand, and Jaime is badly beaten.
House Marbrand at the end of the third century
The known Marbrands during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lord Damon Marbrand, Lord of Ashemark.
- Ser Addam Marbrand, his eldest son and heir to Ashemark.
With unknown relationship with the main branch, other Marbrands include:
- Darlessa Marbrand: Married to Tygett Lannister, the fourth child of Lord Tytos. Mother to Tyrek Lannister.
- Jeyne Marbrand: Married to Tytos Lannister. Mother to Tywin, Tygett, Kevan, Genna and Gerion.
Household
Willem Frey, a page or squire.
Historical Members
- Ser Lorent Marbrand, a knight of the Kingsguard.
- Ser Denys Marbrand, a participant of the Ashford Tourney.
References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 56, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Westerlands
- ↑ The Citadel. House Mottoes
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen.
- ↑ The Hedge Knight.
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