House Sarsfield
House Sarsfield of Sarsfield | |
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True to the Mark
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Coat of arms | a green arrow on white bend on green |
Seat | Sarsfield |
Region | the Westerlands |
Overlord | House Lannister |
House Sarsfield of Sarsfield is a noble house from Sarsfield in the Westerlands. It blazons its shield with a green arrow on white bend on green.[1][2] According to semi-canon sources, their motto is "True to the Mark".[3]
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Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
The Sarsfield colors are spotted by Arya Stark among Lord Tywin Lannister's army as it leaves Harrenhal.
A Storm of Swords
Arya kills Ser Gregor Clegane's squire, who is a member of House Sarsfield, at the inn at the crossroads.[4] However, his death is attributed to Sandor Clegane.
A Feast for Crows
Brienne of Tarth spies the Sarsfield arrow on one of the badges of the guards attending the gate at Maidenpool.
The Sarsfield banner is spotted by Ser Jaime Lannister among those that escort the corpse of Tywin Lannister back to Casterly Rock.
Sarsfield's mounted archers are among the force under Jaime's command which leaves King's Landing to take Riverrun.
House Sarsfield at the end of the third century
The known Sarsfields during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser Melwyn Sarsfield
Behind the Scenes
The sigil of House Sarsfield is a reference by George R. R. Martin to the comic book character Green Arrow.[5]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 38, Arya VIII.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Westerlands
- ↑ The Citadel. House Mottoes
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 74, Arya XIII.
- ↑ The Citadel: Are there any nods to other works in the series?
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