House Arryn of Gulltown
House Arryn of Gulltown | |
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Seat | Gulltown |
Region | the Vale |
Overlord | House Arryn |
House Arryn of Gulltown is a small cadet branch of House Arryn located in the city of Gulltown. They chose to marry merchants in Gulltown, making them richer than most of their cousins. However they are considered uncouth, and so they are not discussed by the rest of the family.[1]
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History
House Arryn of Gulltown split from the lordly branch in the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, going into trade and becoming rich. After the death of Lady Jeyne Arryn of the lordly branch, Isembard Arryn of the Gulltown Arryns attempted to claim the Eyrie. However he was eventually forced to submit to her chosen successor Joffrey Arryn.[2]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Petyr Baelish goes through the recent past of House Arryn, telling Sansa Stark that the Arryns of Gulltown are rich but ignored by the rest of the family.
House Arryn of Gulltown at the end of the third century
The known Gulltown Arryns during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- no member has appeared yet.
Historical Members
- Isembard Arryn, head of House Arryn of Gulltown. Claimed the Eyrie after the death of Lady Jeyne Arryn.[2]
References
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 41, Alayne II.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
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