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'''House Marbrand of Ashemark''' is a noble house from the West. Their seat of [[Ashemark]] is located in the hilly area were the [[Tumblestone]] begins.
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'''House Marbrand of Ashemark''' is a noble house from the [[Westerlands]]. Their seat of [[Ashemark]] is located in the hilly area near where the [[Tumblestone]] begins.
  
Their blazon is a burning tree, orange on smoke.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Tyrion</ref><ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/6/ Houses in the Westerlands]</ref> Their motto does not appear in the books, but according to semi-canon sources it is «Burning bright».<ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
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Their blazon is a burning tree, orange on smoke.{{ref|AGOT|56}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/6/ Houses in the Westerlands]</ref> Their motto does not appear in the books, but according to semi-canon sources it is «Burning bright».<ref>The Citadel. [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Mottoes/ House Mottoes]</ref>
  
==The Marbrand House at the end of the third century==
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==History==
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Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]] was a member of the [[Kingsguard]] during the reign of [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{ref|tpatq}}
  
The known Marbrands during the timespan of the events described on [[A Song of Ice and Fire]] are:
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A participant in the [[Ashford Tourney]] fought under the Marbrand banner during the reign of [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{ref|thk}}. Although it is non-canon information, in the comic book adaptation of ''[[The Hedge Knight]]'' the name of Ser [[Denys Marbrand]] is given on the roll of arms.
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==Recent Events==
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===''A Game of Thrones''===
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Among the gathered knights at the [[Tourney of the Hand]] is one with the arms of House Marbrand.
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Ser [[Addam Marbrand]] leads the outriders of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]'s army and is considered Tywin's most daring commander. At the [[Battle of the Green Fork]], Addam commands the right wing of Tywin's army, which includes some four thousand men.
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
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During his campaign in the [[Westerlands]], King [[Robb Stark]] takes the Marbrands' castle in the [[Battle of Ashemark]].
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At the [[Battle of the Fords]], Addam is thrown back three times. Addam distinguishes himself at the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. After the battle he is presented to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]].
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Addam is made commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]]. He is among the nobles gathered to greet the [[Dorne|Dornish]] party headed by Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] when they arrive at [[King's Landing]].
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Addam gives a pair of silver spurs to King Joffrey I as a [[Purple Wedding|wedding present]].
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
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Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] asks for and receives permission to take Addam with him as part of the force to resolve the [[Siege of Riverrun]]. Addam commands the outriders in Jaime's force. Jaime asks Addam to test his ability to fight with the left hand, and Jaime is badly beaten.
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==House Marbrand at the end of the third century==
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The known Marbrands during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
 
*Lord [[Damon Marbrand]], Lord of Ashemark.
 
*Lord [[Damon Marbrand]], Lord of Ashemark.
 
**Ser [[Addam Marbrand]], his eldest son and heir to Ashemark.
 
**Ser [[Addam Marbrand]], his eldest son and heir to Ashemark.
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==Historical Members==
 
==Historical Members==
  
* Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]] was a member of the Kingsguard during the reign of [[Viserys I]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Ser [[Lorent Marbrand]], a knight of the [[Kingsguard]].  
* Ser [[Denys Marbrand]] is the name given for the member of House Marbrand who participated in the [[Ashford Tourney]] during the reign of [[Daeron II]].{{ref|thk}}
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* Ser [[Denys Marbrand]], a participant of the [[Ashford Tourney]].
 
 
==References in the books==
 
 
 
===Dunk and Egg===
 
* A participant on the tourney of Ashford fights under the Marbrand banner. Although it is non-canon information, in the comic book adaptation of the Hedge Knight the name of Ser [[Denys Marbrand]] is given (on the roll of arms).
 
 
 
===A Song of Ice and Fire===
 
* Among the gathered knights at the [[Tourney of the Hand]] was one with the arms of House Marbrand.
 
* Ser Addam led the outriders of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]'s army, and was considered his most daring commander.
 
* At the [[Battle of the Green Fork]], Ser Addam commanded the right wing of Tywin's army, which included some four thousand men.
 
* King [[Robb Stark]] [[Battle of Ashemark|took]] the Ashemark castle during his campaign in the West.
 
* At the [[Battle of the Fords]], Ser Addam was thrown back three times.
 
* Ser Addam distinguishes himself at the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. After the battle he is presented to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I]].
 
* Ser Addam Marbrand was made commander of the [[City Watch of King's Landing]].
 
* Ser Addam was among the nobles gathered to greet the [[Dorne|Dornish]] party headed by Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] when they arrived at [[King's Landing]].
 
* Ser Addam gave a pair of silver spurs to King Joffrey I as a wedding present.
 
* Ser Jaime asked for and received permission to take Ser Addam with him as part of the force to [[Siege of Riverrun|take Riverrun]]. Ser Addam commanded the outriders in Ser Jaime's force.
 
* Ser [[Jaime Lannister]] asked Ser Addam Marbrand to test his ability to fight with the left hand. Jaime was badly beaten.
 
 
 
  
 
==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
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Revision as of 15:42, 27 May 2014

House Marbrand of Ashemark
Marbrand.png
Burning bright
Coat of arms Cendrée, a burning tree proper
Seat Ashemark
Head Damon Marbrand
Region the Westerlands
Heir Ser Addam Marbrand
Overlord House Lannister

House Marbrand of Ashemark is a noble house from the Westerlands. Their seat of Ashemark is located in the hilly area near where the Tumblestone begins.

Their blazon is a burning tree, orange on smoke.[1][2] Their motto does not appear in the books, but according to semi-canon sources it is «Burning bright».[3]

History

Ser Lorent Marbrand was a member of the Kingsguard during the reign of Viserys I Targaryen.[4]

A participant in the Ashford Tourney fought under the Marbrand banner during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen.[5]. Although it is non-canon information, in the comic book adaptation of The Hedge Knight the name of Ser Denys Marbrand is given on the roll of arms.

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Among the gathered knights at the Tourney of the Hand is one with the arms of House Marbrand.

Ser Addam Marbrand leads the outriders of Lord Tywin Lannister's army and is considered Tywin's most daring commander. At the Battle of the Green Fork, Addam commands the right wing of Tywin's army, which includes some four thousand men.

A Clash of Kings

During his campaign in the Westerlands, King Robb Stark takes the Marbrands' castle in the Battle of Ashemark.

At the Battle of the Fords, Addam is thrown back three times. Addam distinguishes himself at the Battle of the Blackwater. After the battle he is presented to King Joffrey I.

A Storm of Swords

Addam is made commander of the City Watch of King's Landing. He is among the nobles gathered to greet the Dornish party headed by Prince Oberyn Martell when they arrive at King's Landing.

Addam gives a pair of silver spurs to King Joffrey I as a wedding present.

A Feast for Crows

Ser Jaime Lannister asks for and receives permission to take Addam with him as part of the force to resolve the Siege of Riverrun. Addam commands the outriders in Jaime's force. Jaime asks Addam to test his ability to fight with the left hand, and Jaime is badly beaten.

House Marbrand at the end of the third century

The known Marbrands during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

With unknown relationship with the main branch, other Marbrands include:

Household

Willem Frey, a page or squire.

Historical Members

References and Notes