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The '''Three Sage Kings''' were a trio of wise and cunning [[King of the Reach|Kings of the Reach]] from [[House Gardener]] who followed one another on the [[Oakenseat]] and who dealt with the [[Andal invasion]] of the [[Reach]] long after the fall of the [[Vale]] and the [[riverlands]] and [[stormlands]]. Instead of armed resistance they took a policy of accord and assimilation toward the [[Andals]]. They were [[Garth IX Gardener]], his son [[Merle I Gardener]], and his grandson -  Merle's son - [[Gwayne V Gardener]].
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The '''Three Sage Kings''' were a trio of wise and cunning [[King of the Reach|Kings of the Reach]] from [[House Gardener]] who peacefully dealt with the [[coming of the Andals]] to the [[Reach]]. The successive kings on the [[Oakenseat]] were [[Garth IX Gardener|Garth IX]], his son [[Merle I Gardener|Merle I]], and Merle's son [[Gwayne V Gardener|Gwayne V]]. Maester [[Yandel]] writes that "seldom had a conquest been achieved with less bloodshed".{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
  
Garth IX brought a [[septon]] to his court and made him one of his counselors, also building the first [[sept]] at [[Highgarden]], though he continued to worship the [[old gods]]. Merle I converted to the [[Faith of the Seven]] and helped fund the construction of septs, septries, and motherhouses all over the Reach. Gwayne V was the first Gardener born into the Faith and the first to be made a [[knight]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
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==History==
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The [[House Gardener|Gardeners]], kings of [[First Men]] origin, were aware of the fighting in the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]], the [[riverlands]], and the [[stormlands]] as [[Andals]] advanced deeper into [[Westeros]]. Several [[Kings of the Reach]] strengthened their defenses and sought [[magic]]al aid in preparation for the Andals. When Andals finally arrived in the Reach, however, the Three Sage Kings took a policy of accord and assimilation toward the newcomers instead of armed resistance.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
  
Both Merle I and Gwayne V took Andal maidens as their wives to bind their fathers to the Gardener realm, and all three took Andals into their service as knights and retainers; Ser [[Alester Tyrell]], the founder of [[House Tyrell]], was made Gwayne V's champion and sworn shield.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: House Tyrell}}. All Three Sage kings bequeathed lands and wives and lordships for the more powerful of the Andals descending on the Reach in exchange for pledges of fealty.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}} Families formed by the intermarriage of First Men and Andal nobles include Houses [[House Cuy|Cuy]], [[House Graceford|Graceford]], [[House Leygood|Leygood]], [[House Orme|Orme]], [[House Roxton|Roxton]], [[House Uffering|Uffering]], and [[House Varner|Varner]]. As the centuries passed the noble houses of [[First Men]] and Andals intermarried so freely that it become impossible to tell them apart.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
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[[Garth IX Gardener]] brought a [[septon]] to his court and made him one of his counselors. He also built the first [[sept]] at [[Highgarden]], though he continued to worship the [[old gods]]. [[Merle I Gardener]] converted to the [[Faith of the Seven]] and helped fund the construction of septs, [[septry|septries]], and [[motherhouse]]s throughout the Reach. [[Gwayne V Gardener]] was the first of his family to be born into the Faith and the first to be made a [[knight]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
  
The Gardeners sought after Andal craftsmen, especially blacksmiths and stonemasons, and encouraged their lords bannermen to do the same. Thus the First Men of the Reach learned to arm ad armor themselves in iron instead of bronze and strengthen their castles with Andal masonry.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
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Merle and Gwayne wed Andal maidens to bind their fathers to the Gardener realm. All three kings took Andals into their service as [[household knight]]s and retainers; Ser [[Alester Tyrell]], the founder of [[House Tyrell]], was made Gwayne V's champion and [[sworn shield]], for instance.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: House Tyrell}}
  
Though some of the new-made lords broke their vows in later years, most remained loyal and helped their kings and liege lords put down the rebels and also defend the Reach from invading Andal petty kings and warbands.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
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In exchange for pledges of fealty, the Three Sage Kings bequeathed lands and [[lord]]ships on the most powerful Andal kings who arrived in the Reach.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}} Families formed by the intermarriage of First Men and Andal nobles include [[House Cuy|Houses Cuy]], [[House Graceford|Graceford]], [[House Leygood|Leygood]], [[House Orme|Orme]], [[House Roxton|Roxton]], [[House Uffering|Uffering]], and [[House Varner|Varner]]. As the centuries passed the noble houses of First Men and Andals intermarried so freely that it became impossible to tell them apart.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
  
[[Maester]] [[Yandel]] writes that seldom had a conquest been achieved with less bloodshed.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
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The Gardeners sought after Andal craftsmen, especially blacksmiths and stonemasons, and encouraged their [[bannermen]] to do the same. Thus the First Men of the Reach learned to arm and armor themselves in [[iron]] instead of [[bronze]] and strengthen their castles with Andal masonry.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
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Though some of the new-made Andal lords broke their vows in later years, most remained loyal. The leal Andals helped their Gardener kings and liege lords put down rebels and also defend the Reach from later generations of invading Andals.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
  
{{Quote|When a wolf descends upon your flocks, all you gain by killing him is a short respite, for other wolves will come. If instead you feed the wolf and tame him and turn his pups into your guard dogs, they will protect the flock when the pack comes ravening.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}}} - King [[Garth IX Gardener]].
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{{Quote|When a wolf descends upon your flocks, all you gain by killing him is a short respite, for other wolves will come. If instead you feed the wolf and tame him and turn his pups into your guard dogs, they will protect the flock when the pack comes ravening.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}|[[Garth IX Gardener]]}}
  
{{Quote|They gave us seven gods, we gave them dirt and daughters, and our sons and grandsons shall be as brothers.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}}} - King [[Gwayne V Gardener]].
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{{Quote|They gave us [[Faith of the Seven|seven gods]], we gave them dirt and daughters, and our sons and grandsons shall be as brothers.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Andals in the Reach}}|[[Gwayne V Gardener]]}}
  
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 19 August 2021

The Three Sage Kings were a trio of wise and cunning Kings of the Reach from House Gardener who peacefully dealt with the coming of the Andals to the Reach. The successive kings on the Oakenseat were Garth IX, his son Merle I, and Merle's son Gwayne V. Maester Yandel writes that "seldom had a conquest been achieved with less bloodshed".[1]

History

The Gardeners, kings of First Men origin, were aware of the fighting in the Vale, the riverlands, and the stormlands as Andals advanced deeper into Westeros. Several Kings of the Reach strengthened their defenses and sought magical aid in preparation for the Andals. When Andals finally arrived in the Reach, however, the Three Sage Kings took a policy of accord and assimilation toward the newcomers instead of armed resistance.[1]

Garth IX Gardener brought a septon to his court and made him one of his counselors. He also built the first sept at Highgarden, though he continued to worship the old gods. Merle I Gardener converted to the Faith of the Seven and helped fund the construction of septs, septries, and motherhouses throughout the Reach. Gwayne V Gardener was the first of his family to be born into the Faith and the first to be made a knight.[1]

Merle and Gwayne wed Andal maidens to bind their fathers to the Gardener realm. All three kings took Andals into their service as household knights and retainers; Ser Alester Tyrell, the founder of House Tyrell, was made Gwayne V's champion and sworn shield, for instance.[2]

In exchange for pledges of fealty, the Three Sage Kings bequeathed lands and lordships on the most powerful Andal kings who arrived in the Reach.[1] Families formed by the intermarriage of First Men and Andal nobles include Houses Cuy, Graceford, Leygood, Orme, Roxton, Uffering, and Varner. As the centuries passed the noble houses of First Men and Andals intermarried so freely that it became impossible to tell them apart.[1]

The Gardeners sought after Andal craftsmen, especially blacksmiths and stonemasons, and encouraged their bannermen to do the same. Thus the First Men of the Reach learned to arm and armor themselves in iron instead of bronze and strengthen their castles with Andal masonry.[1]

Though some of the new-made Andal lords broke their vows in later years, most remained loyal. The leal Andals helped their Gardener kings and liege lords put down rebels and also defend the Reach from later generations of invading Andals.[1]

Quotes

When a wolf descends upon your flocks, all you gain by killing him is a short respite, for other wolves will come. If instead you feed the wolf and tame him and turn his pups into your guard dogs, they will protect the flock when the pack comes ravening.[1]

They gave us seven gods, we gave them dirt and daughters, and our sons and grandsons shall be as brothers.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: Andals in the Reach.
  2. The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: House Tyrell.