House Volmark

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House Volmark
Coat of arms a black leviathan on a grey sea
Head Lord Maron Volmark
Region Iron Islands
Overlord House Harlaw

House Volmark of Volmark is a noble house from the Iron Islands. Its seat is at the island of Harlaw, and they are sworn to the house of the same name.

According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with a black leviathan on a grey sea.[1]

The Volmark House at the end of the third century

The known Volmarks during the timespan of the events described on A Song of Ice and Fire are:

References in the books

A Song of Ice and Fire

  • When the kingsmoot was summoned, Rodrik Harlaw called his bannermen in Asha's name. Among others, the Volmarks gathered in Harlaw.
  • During the Kingsmoot, however, all the lords and captains were free to choose their candidate, and Maron Volmark supported Victarion Greyjoy.
  • When the Shield Islands were conquered by the ironmen, King Euron named Maron Volmark Lord of Greenshield. Victarion interpreted it as a way to reinforce Euron's prestige gaining the support of the young Lord, who descends from Black Harren's line through his mother.

References and Notes

  1. The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Iron Islands