Warden of the North
Warden of the North is a warden title traditionally held by House Stark, the Lords of Winterfell and rulers of the north, on behalf of the Iron Throne. [1]
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Responsibilities
The Warden of the North is tasked with defending the northern regions of the Seven Kingdoms from invaders,[2] such as free folk who live beyond the Wall and attack the north.[3][4] The territory has also historically been threatened by sea raiders and slavers along the Shivering Sea[5][6] and by ironborn along the Sunset Sea.[7][8]
History
Torrhen Stark, the King Who Knelt, submitted to Aegon I Targaryen during the Conquest. Torrhen surrendered the crown of the Kings of Winter and rose as the first Warden of the North.[9] Aegon later commanded Torrhen to suppress the Sistermen's Rebellion.[10]
Lord Willam Stark marched against Raymun Redbeard, the King-Beyond-the-Wall, after his wildling host climbed the Wall.[4]
Lord Eddard Stark, Warden of the North, and Lord Tywin Lannister, Warden of the West, supported King Robert I Baratheon during Greyjoy's Rebellion.[11]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
After the execution of Lord Eddard Stark,[12] the north rises in rebellion and declares independence from the Iron Throne,[13] with the title of Warden of the North remaining vacant.
A Storm of Swords
The title remains vacant until after the Red Wedding. For his involvement in the betrayal of Robb Stark, the King in the North, Lord Roose Bolton is appointed the new Warden of the North for King Tommen I Baratheon.[14]
Known Wardens of the North
- Lord Torrhen Stark
- Lord Brandon Stark
- Lord Walton Stark
- Lord Alaric Stark
- Lord Ellard Stark
- Lord Benjen Stark
- Lord Rickon Stark
- Lord Cregan Stark
- Lord Jonnel Stark
- Lord Barthogan Stark
- Lord Brandon Stark
- Lord Rodwell Stark
- Lord Beron Stark
- Lord Donnor Stark
- Lord Willam Stark
- Lord Edwyle Stark
- Lord Rickard Stark
- Lord Eddard Stark
- Lord Roose Bolton
References
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 1, Bran I.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Social Structure, Moat Cailin, and More, June 10, 2002
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 2, Catelyn I.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 7, Jon II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 66, Bran VII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 29, Davos IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 42, The King's Prize.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The North: The Mountain Clans.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Aegon's Conquest.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 65, Arya V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 71, Catelyn XI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 72, Jaime IX.
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