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| House_name = House Westerling of the [[Crag]]
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| Coat_of_arms = Six white shells, on a sand-coloured field<br>(''Or, six escallops argent'')
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| Coat_of_arms = Six seashells, white on sand<br>(''Or, six escallops argent'')
| Words = ''Honor, Not Honors''
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| Seat = The [[Crag]]
 
| Seat = The [[Crag]]
| Current_Lord = [[Gawen Westerling]]
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| Current_Lord = Lord [[Gawen Westerling]]{{Ref|ACOK|Appendix}}
 
| Region = [[Westerlands]]
 
| Region = [[Westerlands]]
| Title = Lord of the [[Crag]]
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| Title = [[Lord of the Crag]]{{Ref|ACOK|Appendix}}
| Heir = [[Rollam Westerling]]
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| Heir = [[Rollam Westerling]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
| Overlord = [[House Lannister]]
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| Overlord = [[House Lannister]] (AGOT)<br>[[House Stark]] (ASOS)<br>House Lannister (ADWD)
 
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| Founded_in = [[Dawn Age]]/[[Age of Heroes]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands}}<ref group="N"> The text in the Westerlands section of TWOIAF implies that the mentioned First Men houses are all founded in the Dawn Age but does not use the term Dawn Age, instead it says Golden Age which could be meant to cover the Dawn Age and Age heroes together. This combined with it being very unlikely that no First Men houses of note where founded in the Age of Heroes means we can not tell if the mentioned houses are founded in the Dawn Age or Age of Heroes.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands}}</ref>
 
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'''House Westerling of the Crag''' is a noble house from the [[Crag]] in the northwestern [[westerlands]]. They are sworn to [[House Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]], and are considered among their principal bannermen.{{ref|agot|Appendix}} Their sigil is six white shells on a sand-colored field.{{ref|ASOS|14}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/6/ Houses in the Westerlands]</ref> According to semi-canon sources, their words are "''Honor, not Honors''".<ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
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'''House Westerling of the Crag''' is a noble house from the [[Crag]] in the northwestern [[westerlands]]. They are sworn to [[House Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]], and are considered among their principal [[bannermen]].{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} Their sigil is six seashells, white on sand.{{Ref|ASOS|14}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/6/ Houses in the Westerlands]</ref> According to semi-canon sources, their words are "''Honor, not Honors''".<ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Westerlings are an ancient and proud house descended from the [[First Men]] of the [[Age of Heroes]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands}} They sometimes wed the [[King of the Rock|Kings of the Rock]], [[House Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]].{{ref|ASOS|14}}  
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The Westerlings are an ancient and proud house descended from the [[First Men]] of the [[Age of Heroes]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands}} They sometimes wed the [[King of the Rock|Kings of the Rock]], [[House Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]].{{Ref|ASOS|14}}
  
After the death of her husband, Lord [[Alyn Tarbeck]], [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]] married King [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor I]] of [[House Targaryen]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
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After the death of her husband, Lord [[Alyn Tarbeck]], [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]] married King [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor I]] of [[House Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
  
Ser [[Harrold Westerling]] was asked to join the [[Kingsguard]] under [[Viserys I Targaryen]] and he rose to the position of [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard|Lord Commander]].{{ref|trp}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} After the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Lord [[Roland Westerling]] was one of the original members of the council of seven during the [[regency of Aegon III]].{{ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
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Ser [[Harrold Westerling]] was asked to join the [[Kingsguard]] under [[Viserys I Targaryen]] and he rose to the position of [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard|Lord Commander]].{{Ref|TRP}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} After the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Lord [[Roland Westerling]] was one of the original members of the council of seven during the [[regency of Aegon III]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
  
Ser [[Ormond Westerling]] participated in the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] in {{date|209}}. Their arms were spotted by Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] among the gathered heraldry.{{ref|thk}}
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Ser [[Ormond Westerling]] participated in the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] in {{Date|209}}. Their arms were spotted by Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] among the gathered heraldry.{{Ref|THK}}
  
 
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 Westerlings supported Ser [[Tywin Lannister]] when he suppressed the [[Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion]].
 
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 Westerlings supported Ser [[Tywin Lannister]] when he suppressed the [[Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion]].
  
During [[Robert's Rebellion]], Ser [[Elys Westerling]] participated in the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. Elys witnessed the aftermath of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]'s death at the hands of Ser [[Jaime Lannister]].{{ref|ASOS|11}}
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During [[Robert's Rebellion]], Ser [[Elys Westerling]] participated in the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. Elys witnessed the aftermath of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]]'s death at the hands of Ser [[Jaime Lannister]].{{Ref|ASOS|11}}
  
The Westerlings' fortunes have faltered over the years, with lands and mines being sold until the Westerlings were reduced to little wealth and influence. They now scarcely have the funds to maintain the [[Crag]], which is now more ruin than stronghold, and they are regarded as having more pride than power.{{ref|ASOS|14}} Lord [[Gawen Westerling]] offered his daughter [[Jeyne Westerling|Jeyne]] as a possible match for [[Willem Lannister|Willem]] or [[Martyn Lannister]], but he was turned down by Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], most likely because of her low standing, seeing as her maternal great-grandfather from [[House Spicer]] was a mere trader in saffron and pepper.{{ref|ASOS|19}}
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The Westerlings' fortunes have faltered over the years, with lands and mines being sold until the Westerlings were reduced to little wealth and influence. They now scarcely have the funds to maintain the [[Crag]], which is now more ruin than stronghold, and they are regarded as having more pride than power.{{Ref|ASOS|14}} Lord [[Gawen Westerling]] offered his daughter [[Jeyne Westerling|Jeyne]] as a possible match for [[Willem Lannister|Willem]] or [[Martyn Lannister]], but he was turned down by Ser [[Kevan Lannister]], most likely because of her low standing, seeing as her maternal great-grandfather from [[House Spicer]] was a mere trader in saffron and pepper.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
Lord [[Gawen Westerling]] is captured by Lord [[Jason Mallister]] in the [[battle in the Whispering Wood]].{{ref|AGOT|63}}{{ref|ASOS|14}}
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Lord [[Gawen Westerling]] is captured by Lord [[Jason Mallister]] in the [[battle in the Whispering Wood]].{{Ref|AGOT|63}}{{Ref|ASOS|14}}
  
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
Gawen is held at [[Seagard]] during his imprisonment.{{ref|ACOK|Appendix}}
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Gawen is held at [[Seagard]] during his imprisonment.{{Ref|ACOK|Appendix}}
  
Around the time of the [[Battle of the Fords]], [[Robb Stark]], [[King in the North]], and his forces in the [[westerlands]] march on the [[Crag]].{{ref|ACOK|45}}
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Around the time of the [[Battle of the Fords]], [[Robb Stark]], [[King in the North]], and his forces in the [[westerlands]] march on the [[Crag]].{{Ref|ACOK|45}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
Ser [[Rolph Spicer]] yields to Robb during the [[storming of the Crag]]. Rolph and his sister, Lord Gawen's wife [[Sybell Spicer|Sybell]], discretely negotiate with their liege, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], in return for promises of worthy marriages for Sybell's daughters, [[Jeyne Westerling|Jeyne]] and [[Eleyna Westerling|Eleyna]].{{ref|AFFC|44}} Rolph and Sybell maneuver Jeyne into comforting Robb, who was wounded by an arrow.{{ref|AWOIAF| Rolph Spicer}} After sleeping with the girl, Robb chooses to wed Jeyne to save her from dishonor. [[Rollam Westerling]] becomes Robb's squire and Ser [[Raynald Westerling]] joins his retinue. When House Westerling joins [[House Stark]] in the [[War of the Five Kings]], they bring fifty men, of whom only twelve are [[knight]]s.{{ref|ASOS|14}} Sybell provides a posset to Jeyne, claiming it will make her fertile.{{ref|ASOS|20}}
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Ser [[Rolph Spicer]], Gawen's brother-by-law and [[castellan]] of the Crag, yields to Robb during the [[storming of the Crag]]. Rolph and his sister, Gawen's wife Lady [[Sybell Spicer|Sybell]], discretely negotiate with their liege, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]], in return for promises of worthy [[marriage]]s for Sybell's daughters, [[Jeyne Westerling|Jeyne]] and [[Eleyna Westerling|Eleyna]].{{Ref|AFFC|44}} Rolph and Sybell maneuver Jeyne into comforting Robb, who was wounded by an arrow.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Rolph Spicer}} After sleeping with the girl, Robb chooses to wed Jeyne to save her from dishonor. Gawen is freed from Seagard after his daughter marries the King in the North, although they wed without his consent. [[Rollam Westerling]] becomes Robb's [[squire]] and Ser [[Raynald Westerling]] joins his retinue. When House Westerling joins [[House Stark]] in the [[War of the Five Kings]], they bring fifty men, of whom only twelve are [[knight]]s.{{Ref|ASOS|14}} Sybell provides a posset to Jeyne, claiming it will make her fertile.{{Ref|ASOS|20}}
  
Robb's marriage with Jeyne breaks his alliance with [[House Frey]], as he had promised to marry a daughter of Lord [[Walder Frey]].{{ref|ASOS|14}} Sybell, Jeyne, Eleyna, and Rollam remain at [[Riverrun]] when Robb departs to the [[Twins]] for the wedding of Lord [[Edmure Tully]] to [[Roslin Frey]],{{ref|ASOS|45}} while Raynald accompanies the king as the royal banner-bearer. Robb is murdered by the Freys and [[House Bolton|Boltons]] in the [[Red Wedding]], however.{{ref|ASOS|51}} The wounded Raynald was last seen jumping into the [[Green Fork]] and is presumed dead.
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Robb's marriage with Jeyne breaks his alliance with [[House Frey]], as he had promised to marry a daughter of Lord [[Walder Frey]].{{Ref|ASOS|14}} Sybell, Jeyne, Eleyna, and Rollam remain at [[Riverrun]] when Robb departs to the [[Twins]] for the wedding of Lord [[Edmure Tully]] to [[Roslin Frey]],{{Ref|ASOS|45}} while Raynald accompanies the king as the royal banner-bearer. Robb is murdered by the Freys and [[House Bolton|Boltons]] in the [[Red Wedding]], however.{{Ref|ASOS|51}} Raynald releases [[Grey Wind]] from the stables allowing Robb's [[direwolf]] a fighting chance during the massacre.{{Ref|ASOS|Epilogue}} Afterwards, Raynald's whereabouts are unknown.
  
The Westerlings are pardoned by King [[Tommen Baratheon|Tommen I Baratheon]] and welcomed back into the king's peace after the Red Wedding. Rolph Spicer is named [[Lord of Castamere]].{{ref|ASOS|72}}
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The Westerlings are pardoned by King [[Tommen I Baratheon]] and welcomed back into the king's peace after the Red Wedding. Rolph Spicer is named [[Lord of Castamere]].{{Ref|ASOS|72}}
  
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
During the [[siege of Riverrun]], Gawen expresses to Ser [[Daven Lannister]] his concern for his family within the castle.{{ref|AFFC|33}} Ser [[Brynden Tully]] refuses the offer of Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] to exchange Ser [[Edmure Tully]] for the besieged Westerlings.{{ref|AFFC|38}} After Jaime negotiates the end of the siege, Sybell is upset to learn that Tywin had planned to wed Raynald to a bastard, [[Joy Hill]]. Sybell reveals that she took measures to prevent Jeyne from becoming pregnant with Robb's child.{{ref|AFFC|44}} After the Westerlings depart Riverrun for their home in the westerlands, Ser [[Edwyn Frey]] informs Jaime that Raynald is believed dead, having fallen into the [[Green Fork]] during the Red Wedding.{{ref|AFFC|44}}  
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During the [[siege of Riverrun]], Gawen expresses to Ser [[Daven Lannister]] his concern for his family within the castle.{{Ref|AFFC|33}} Ser [[Brynden Tully]] refuses the offer of Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] to exchange Ser Edmure Tully for the besieged Westerlings.{{Ref|AFFC|38}} After Jaime negotiates the end of the siege, Sybell is upset to learn that Tywin had planned to wed Raynald to his [[bastard]] niece, [[Joy Hill]]. Sybell reveals that she took measures to prevent Jeyne from becoming pregnant with Robb's child. She also reveals that Raynald knew nothing of their plans and if Sybell had known what was to happen at the wedding would not have allowed it to go forward. She believes him to be a captive at the Twins, Jaime promises to make inquiries and pay for his ransom if need be.{{Ref|AFFC|44}}
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After the Westerlings depart Riverrun for their home in the westerlands, [[Edwyn Frey]] informs Jaime that the wounded Raynald is believed dead, after freeing Robb's direwolf he was hit by a crossbow bolt and fall into the [[Green Fork]], during the Red Wedding.{{Ref|AFFC|44}}
  
 
==House Westerling at the end of the third century==
 
==House Westerling at the end of the third century==
 
The known Westerlings during the timespan of the events described on [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] are:
 
The known Westerlings during the timespan of the events described on [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] are:
  
* Lord [[Gawen Westerling]], Lord of the [[Crag]].
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* Lord [[Gawen Westerling]], Lord of the Crag.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
** Lady [[Sybell Spicer]], his wife.
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** Lady [[Sybell Spicer]], his wife.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
*** Ser {[[Raynald Westerling]]}, his eldest son and heir. Last reported jumping into the [[Green Fork]] during the [[Red Wedding]].
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*** Ser {[[Raynald Westerling]]}, his eldest son and heir. Last reported jumping into the [[Green Fork]] during the [[Red Wedding]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
*** [[Jeyne Westerling]], his eldest daughter, widow of [[Robb Stark]], the late [[King in the North]].
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*** [[Jeyne Westerling]], his eldest daughter, widow of [[Robb Stark]], the late [[King in the North]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
*** [[Eleyna Westerling]], his second daughter.
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*** [[Eleyna Westerling]], his second daughter.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
*** [[Rollam Westerling]], his second son.
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*** [[Rollam Westerling]], his second son.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
  
 
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:
 
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:
  
* Ser [[Elys Westerling]], a [[knight]] who participated in the [[Sack of King's Landing]].{{ref|ASOS|11}}
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* Ser [[Elys Westerling]], a [[knight]] who participated in the [[Sack of King's Landing]].{{Ref|ASOS|11}}
  
 
{{Westerling tree}}
 
{{Westerling tree}}
  
 
===Household===
 
===Household===
* Ser [[Rolph Spicer]], [[castellan]] of the Crag. Now [[Lord of Castamere]].
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* Ser [[Rolph Spicer]], [[castellan]] of the Crag. Now [[Lord of Castamere]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
  
 
==Historical Members==
 
==Historical Members==
* Lady [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]], originally married to Lord [[Alyn Tarbeck]], forced to marry King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] after birthing Alyn a posthumous son, thereby becoming one of Maegor's three [[Black Brides]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
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* Lord Westerling, who supported Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Aegon the Uncrowned]].{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
* Ser [[Harrold Westerling]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]] under [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{ref|trp}}{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
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* Lady [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]], originally married to Lord [[Alyn Tarbeck]], forced to marry [[Maegor I Targaryen]] after birthing Alyn a posthumous son, thereby becoming one of Maegor's three [[Black Brides]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
* Lady [[Johanna Westerling]], wife of Lord [[Jason Lannister]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Westerlands}}
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** Brother(s).{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
* Lord [[Roland Westerling]], Lord of the Crag and member of the council of seven during the early reign of [[Aegon III Targaryen]].{{ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
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* Lord Westerling, who died from the [[Shivers]] in {{Date|59}}.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny and Pain}}
* Ser [[Ormond Westerling]] participated in the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] of {{date|209}}.{{ref|thk}}
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* Ser [[Harrold Westerling]], [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]] under [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
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* Lord [[Roland Westerling]], Lord of the Crag and member of the [[Regency of Aegon III|council of seven]] during the early reign of [[Aegon III Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
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** Lady [[Johanna Westerling]], Roland's daughter, wife of Lord [[Jason Lannister]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands}}{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
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* Ser [[Ormond Westerling]] participated in the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] of {{Date|209}}.{{Ref|THK}}
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{quote|The Westerlings were old blood, but they had more pride than power.{{ref|ASOS|19}}}} – thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]
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{{Quote|The Westerlings were [[First Men|old blood]], but they had more pride than power.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}|thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]]}}
  
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{{Quote|'''Tyrion''': Could the Westerlings and [[House Spicer|Spicers]] be such great fools as to believe [[House Stark|the wolf]] can defeat [[House Lannister|the lion]]?<br>
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'''Tywin''': The greatest fools are ofttimes more clever than the men who laugh at them.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}|[[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Tywin Lannister]]}}
  
{{quote|'''Tyrion''': Could the Westerlings and [[House Spicer|Spicers]] be such great fools as to believe [[House Stark|the wolf]] can defeat [[House Lannister|the lion]]?<br>
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==Notes==
'''Tywin''': The greatest fools are ofttimes more clever than the men who laugh at them.{{ref|ASOS|19}}}} – [[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Tywin Lannister]]
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==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 17:25, 29 January 2023

House Westerling of the Crag
House Westerling.svg
Honor, Not Honors
Coat of arms Six seashells, white on sand
(Or, six escallops argent)
Seat The Crag
Head Lord Gawen Westerling[1]
Region Westerlands
Title Lord of the Crag[1]
Heir Rollam Westerling[2]
Overlords
Founded Dawn Age/Age of Heroes[3][N 1]

House Westerling of the Crag is a noble house from the Crag in the northwestern westerlands. They are sworn to House Lannister of Casterly Rock, and are considered among their principal bannermen.[4] Their sigil is six seashells, white on sand.[5][6] According to semi-canon sources, their words are "Honor, not Honors".[7]

History

The Westerlings are an ancient and proud house descended from the First Men of the Age of Heroes.[3] They sometimes wed the Kings of the Rock, House Lannister of Casterly Rock.[5]

After the death of her husband, Lord Alyn Tarbeck, Jeyne Westerling married King Maegor I of House Targaryen.[8]

Ser Harrold Westerling was asked to join the Kingsguard under Viserys I Targaryen and he rose to the position of Lord Commander.[9][10] After the Dance of the Dragons, Lord Roland Westerling was one of the original members of the council of seven during the regency of Aegon III.[11]

Ser Ormond Westerling participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC. Their arms were spotted by Ser Duncan the Tall among the gathered heraldry.[12]

According to a semi-canon source,[13] the Westerlings supported Ser Tywin Lannister when he suppressed the Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion.

During Robert's Rebellion, Ser Elys Westerling participated in the Sack of King's Landing. Elys witnessed the aftermath of King Aerys II Targaryen's death at the hands of Ser Jaime Lannister.[14]

The Westerlings' fortunes have faltered over the years, with lands and mines being sold until the Westerlings were reduced to little wealth and influence. They now scarcely have the funds to maintain the Crag, which is now more ruin than stronghold, and they are regarded as having more pride than power.[5] Lord Gawen Westerling offered his daughter Jeyne as a possible match for Willem or Martyn Lannister, but he was turned down by Ser Kevan Lannister, most likely because of her low standing, seeing as her maternal great-grandfather from House Spicer was a mere trader in saffron and pepper.[15]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Lord Gawen Westerling is captured by Lord Jason Mallister in the battle in the Whispering Wood.[16][5]

A Clash of Kings

Gawen is held at Seagard during his imprisonment.[1]

Around the time of the Battle of the Fords, Robb Stark, King in the North, and his forces in the westerlands march on the Crag.[17]

A Storm of Swords

Ser Rolph Spicer, Gawen's brother-by-law and castellan of the Crag, yields to Robb during the storming of the Crag. Rolph and his sister, Gawen's wife Lady Sybell, discretely negotiate with their liege, Lord Tywin Lannister, in return for promises of worthy marriages for Sybell's daughters, Jeyne and Eleyna.[18] Rolph and Sybell maneuver Jeyne into comforting Robb, who was wounded by an arrow.[19] After sleeping with the girl, Robb chooses to wed Jeyne to save her from dishonor. Gawen is freed from Seagard after his daughter marries the King in the North, although they wed without his consent. Rollam Westerling becomes Robb's squire and Ser Raynald Westerling joins his retinue. When House Westerling joins House Stark in the War of the Five Kings, they bring fifty men, of whom only twelve are knights.[5] Sybell provides a posset to Jeyne, claiming it will make her fertile.[20]

Robb's marriage with Jeyne breaks his alliance with House Frey, as he had promised to marry a daughter of Lord Walder Frey.[5] Sybell, Jeyne, Eleyna, and Rollam remain at Riverrun when Robb departs to the Twins for the wedding of Lord Edmure Tully to Roslin Frey,[21] while Raynald accompanies the king as the royal banner-bearer. Robb is murdered by the Freys and Boltons in the Red Wedding, however.[22] Raynald releases Grey Wind from the stables allowing Robb's direwolf a fighting chance during the massacre.[23] Afterwards, Raynald's whereabouts are unknown.

The Westerlings are pardoned by King Tommen I Baratheon and welcomed back into the king's peace after the Red Wedding. Rolph Spicer is named Lord of Castamere.[24]

A Feast for Crows

During the siege of Riverrun, Gawen expresses to Ser Daven Lannister his concern for his family within the castle.[25] Ser Brynden Tully refuses the offer of Ser Jaime Lannister to exchange Ser Edmure Tully for the besieged Westerlings.[26] After Jaime negotiates the end of the siege, Sybell is upset to learn that Tywin had planned to wed Raynald to his bastard niece, Joy Hill. Sybell reveals that she took measures to prevent Jeyne from becoming pregnant with Robb's child. She also reveals that Raynald knew nothing of their plans and if Sybell had known what was to happen at the wedding would not have allowed it to go forward. She believes him to be a captive at the Twins, Jaime promises to make inquiries and pay for his ransom if need be.[18]

After the Westerlings depart Riverrun for their home in the westerlands, Edwyn Frey informs Jaime that the wounded Raynald is believed dead, after freeing Robb's direwolf he was hit by a crossbow bolt and fall into the Green Fork, during the Red Wedding.[18]

House Westerling at the end of the third century

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

With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gawen
 
Sybell
Spicer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raynald
 
Jeyne
 
Robb
Stark
 
Eleyna
 
Rollam
 
 


Household

Historical Members

Quotes

The Westerlings were old blood, but they had more pride than power.[15]

—thoughts of Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion: Could the Westerlings and Spicers be such great fools as to believe the wolf can defeat the lion?
Tywin: The greatest fools are ofttimes more clever than the men who laugh at them.[15]

Notes

  1. The text in the Westerlands section of TWOIAF implies that the mentioned First Men houses are all founded in the Dawn Age but does not use the term Dawn Age, instead it says Golden Age which could be meant to cover the Dawn Age and Age heroes together. This combined with it being very unlikely that no First Men houses of note where founded in the Age of Heroes means we can not tell if the mentioned houses are founded in the Dawn Age or Age of Heroes.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Clash of Kings, Appendix.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
  3. 3.0 3.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands.
  4. A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 14, Catelyn II.
  6. The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Westerlands
  7. The Citadel. House Mottoes
  8. 8.0 8.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
  9. The Rogue Prince.
  10. 10.0 10.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
  11. 11.0 11.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III.
  12. 12.0 12.1 The Hedge Knight.
  13. georgerrmartin.com: WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE SAMPLE
  14. 14.0 14.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 11, Jaime II.
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
  16. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 63, Catelyn X.
  17. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 45, Catelyn VI.
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 44, Jaime VII.
  19. George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Rolph Spicer.
  20. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 20, Catelyn III.
  21. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn V.
  22. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 51, Catelyn VII.
  23. A Storm of Swords, Epilogue.
  24. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 72, Jaime IX.
  25. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
  26. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 38, Jaime VI.
  27. 27.0 27.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
  28. Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny and Pain.
  29. Fire & Blood, Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession.
  30. The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands.
  31. Fire & Blood, Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf.