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| Seat = [[Ashemark]]
 
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| Current_Lord = [[Damon Marbrand]]
 
| Current_Lord = [[Damon Marbrand]]
| Region = [[the Westerlands]]
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| Region = [[Westerlands]]
 
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| Heir = Ser [[Addam Marbrand]]
 
| Heir = Ser [[Addam Marbrand]]
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'''House Marbrand of Ashemark''' is one of the main noble houses from the [[Westerlands]]. Their seat of [[Ashemark]] is located in the hilly area near where the [[Tumblestone]] begins.
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'''House Marbrand of Ashemark''' is one of the main noble houses 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.{{ref|AGOT|56}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/6/ Houses in the Westerlands]</ref> Their motto does not appear in the books, but according to semi-canon sources it is ''Burning bright''.<ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
 
Their blazon is a burning tree, orange on smoke.{{ref|AGOT|56}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/6/ Houses in the Westerlands]</ref> Their motto does not appear in the books, but according to semi-canon sources it is ''Burning bright''.<ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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House Marbrand was formed by the union of [[First Men]] and [[Andals|Andal]] nobles during the [[Andal invasion]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands}}
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Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]] was a member of the [[Kingsguard]] during the reign of [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{ref|tpatq}}
 
Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]] was a member of the [[Kingsguard]] during the reign of [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{ref|tpatq}}
  
A participant in the [[Ashford Tourney]] fought under the Marbrand banner during the reign of [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{ref|thk}}. 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.
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A participant in the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] fought under the Marbrand banner during the reign of [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{ref|thk}}. 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.
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According to a semi-canon source,<ref>georgerrmartin.com: [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE SAMPLE]</ref> the Marbrands supported [[Tywin Lannister]] when he suppressed the [[Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion]].
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
Among the gathered knights at the [[Tourney of the Hand]] is one with the arms of House Marbrand.
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Among the gathered knights at the [[Hand's tourney]] 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.
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Ser [[Addam Marbrand]] leads the outriders of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]'s army and is considered Tywin's most daring commander. At the [[battle on the Green Fork]], Addam commands the right wing of Tywin's army, which includes some four thousand men.
  
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
During his campaign in the [[Westerlands]], King [[Robb Stark]] takes the Marbrands' castle in the [[Battle of Ashemark]].
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During his campaign in the [[westerlands]], King [[Robb Stark]] [[taking of Ashemark|takes]] the Marbrand castle 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 Baratheon|Joffrey I]].
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At the [[Battle of the Fords]], Addam is thrown back three times. He distinguishes himself at the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. After the battle he is presented to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''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.
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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==
 
==House Marbrand at the end of the third century==
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With unknown relationship with the main branch, other Marbrands include:   
 
With unknown relationship with the main branch, other Marbrands include:   
*[[Darlessa Marbrand]]: Married to [[Tygett Lannister]], the fourth child of [[Tytos Lannister|Lord Tytos]]. Mother to [[Tyrek Lannister]].
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*[[Darlessa Marbrand]]: Married to [[Tygett Lannister]], the fourth child of Lord [[Tytos Lannister|Tytos]]. Mother to [[Tyrek Lannister]].
  
 
===Household===
 
===Household===
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* Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]], a knight of the [[Kingsguard]].  
 
* Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]], a knight of the [[Kingsguard]].  
* Ser [[Denys Marbrand]], a participant of the [[Ashford Tourney]].
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* Ser [[Denys Marbrand]], a participant of the [[Ashford tourney]].
 
* [[Alyn Marbrand]], with unknown relations to Ser Denys.
 
* [[Alyn Marbrand]], with unknown relations to Ser Denys.
 
** His daughter, Lady [[Jeyne Marbrand]], wife of [[Tytos Lannister]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix: Lannister Lineage}}
 
** His daughter, Lady [[Jeyne Marbrand]], wife of [[Tytos Lannister]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix: Lannister Lineage}}
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
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Revision as of 20:41, 26 May 2015

House Marbrand of Ashemark
Marbrand.png
Burning bright
Coat of arms An orange burning tree, on a smoky field
(Cendrée, a tree in flame tenné)
Seat Ashemark
Head Damon Marbrand
Region Westerlands
Heir Ser Addam Marbrand
Overlord House Lannister

House Marbrand of Ashemark is one of the main noble houses 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]

History

House Marbrand was formed by the union of First Men and Andal nobles during the Andal invasion.[4]

Ser Lorent Marbrand was a member of the Kingsguard during the reign of Viserys I Targaryen.[5]

A participant in the tourney at Ashford Meadow fought under the Marbrand banner during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen.[6]. 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.

According to a semi-canon source,[7] the Marbrands supported Tywin Lannister when he suppressed the Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion.

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Among the gathered knights at the Hand's tourney 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 on 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 Marbrand castle of Ashemark.

At the Battle of the Fords, Addam is thrown back three times. He distinguishes himself at the Battle of the Blackwater. After the battle he is presented to King Joffrey I Baratheon.

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:

With unknown relationship with the main branch, other Marbrands include:

Household

Willem Frey, a page or squire.

Historical Members

References and Notes

  1. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 56, Tyrion VII.
  2. The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Westerlands
  3. The Citadel. House Mottoes
  4. The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands.
  5. The Princess and the Queen.
  6. The Hedge Knight.
  7. georgerrmartin.com: WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE SAMPLE
  8. The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Lannister Lineage.