House Hardyng
House Hardyng | |
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Coat of arms | Lozengy argent and gules |
Region | the Vale |
Overlord | House Waynwood |
House Hardyng is a noble house from the Vale of Arryn. They blazon their arms with a field of red and white diamonds.[1][2]
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History
Ser Humfrey Hardyng participated in the Tourney of Ashford, beginning the tourney as one of the champions. He remained a champion, even after Prince Aerion Targaryen killed his horse. Humfrey took Ser Duncan the Tall's side in the trial of seven. He was severely injured and later died of his wounds.[2]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Harrold Hardyng is the ward of Lady Anya Waynwood. He is the heir presumptive of the Vale should anything befall Lord Robert Arryn. Harrold takes part in a small melee held at Runestone only for squires. He wins the melee and is knighted by Lord Yohn Royce as his reward.
House Hardyng at the end of the third century
The known Hardyngs during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Harrold Hardyng, known as "Harry the Heir".
- Alys Stone, his eldest bastard daughter by a lowborn woman called Cissy.
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:
- Deana Hardyng, the wife of Walton Frey.
Historical Members
- Ser Humfrey Hardyng, participant at the Tourney of Ashford.[2]
References and Notes
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Vale
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Hedge Knight.
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