House Ryger
| House Ryger of Willow Wood | |
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| Coat of arms |
A green weeping willow, on a white field (Argent, a willow-tree vert) |
| Seat | Willow Wood |
| Head | Unknown |
| Region | Riverlands |
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House Ryger of Willow Wood is a noble house from Willow Wood in the riverlands. It is one of the main houses sworn to House Tully.[1] They blazon their arms with a weeping willow, green on white.[2][3]
Contents
History
During Robert's Rebellion the Rygers defied their liege lord, Hoster Tully, and stayed loyal to King Aerys II Targaryen.[4]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Ser Robin Ryger is the captain of the guard at Riverrun.[5]
A Storm of Swords
Tristan Ryger is listed among the friends and companions of Lord Edmure Tully.[6]
A Feast for Crows
Even though they renewed their fealty to the Iron Throne, House Ryger's banners are noticeably absent from the rivermen force besieging Riverrun, according to Ser Jaime Lannister.[2] After the surrender of Riverrun, Robin joins Ser Desmond Grell in setting off to join the Night's Watch.[7]
House Ryger at the end of the third century
The known Rygers during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser Robin Ryger, the captain of the guards at Riverrun.
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch of the house there is also:
- Tristan Ryger, a friend and companion of Edmure Tully.
References
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Riverlands
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 28, Catelyn V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 7, Catelyn I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Appendix.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 44, Jaime VII.
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