House Rykker
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House Rykker of Duskendale | |
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Coat of arms | two black warhammers crossed on a white saltire on blue |
Seat | Duskendale |
Region | the Crownlands |
Title | Lord of Duskendale |
Overlord | House Baratheon of King's Landing |
House Rykker of Duskendale is a noble house from the Crownlands. Their sigil is two black warhammers crossed on a white saltire on blue.[1][2]
Contents
The Rykker House at the end of the third century
The known Rykkers during the timespan of the events described on A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser {Jaremy Rykker}, a member of the Night's Watch. Slain by an Wight
References in the books
A Song of Ice and Fire
- Ser Jaremy Rykker is a member of the Night's Watch.
- Ser Jaremy commands the rangers in Benjen Stark's absence.
- During Robert's Rebellion, Ser Jaremy fought for Aerys II, surrendering to House Lannister forces during the Sack of King's Landing. He was given the choice of death or the Wall and chose the Wall.
- Ser Jaremy was killed by a wight in Castle Black.
- Ser Helman Tallhart and Robett Glover attacked Duskendale. they were met by Lord Randyll Tarly and defeated.
- Lord Rykker was with Lord Randyll Tarly at Maidenpool.
- During the feast that Aerys II threw when Cersei Lannister first came to court, Lord Rykker made a joke about Lord Tywin Lannister and his ability to produce gold. Lord Tywin stared at Lord Rykker until Lord Rykker gave up and walked away.
References and Notes
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: the area of King's Landing
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne
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