House Mudd
House Mudd of Oldstones | |
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Coat of arms |
A golden crown studded with emeralds, on a red-brown field (Tenné, an ancient crown or studded with emeralds vert) |
Seat | Oldstones |
Region | Riverlands |
Title | King of the Rivers and the Hills |
House Mudd of Oldstones was a noble house from the riverlands. Their castle was at Oldstones although at their time it had a different name.[1] According to semi-canon sources, they blazoned their shield with a golden crown studded with emeralds on a red-brown field.[2]
Contents
History
The Mudds once ruled as Kings of the Rivers and the Hills from a castle along the Blue Fork whose ruins are now called Oldstones. They were the last of the First Men to rule the Trident, reigning for over a thousand years.[1]
Tristan Mudd is considered one of the worst Lord Commanders of the Night's Watch.[3]
Tristifer IV Mudd was a great First Men king who was victorious in ninety-nine of his one hundred battles. His allies included Edmure Tully and his sons.[4] When seven Andal kings, including Armistead Vance, banded against Tristifer, he lost his final battle and died in the fighting. Tristifer V was not the equal of his father and the kingdom was destroyed during the Andal invasion.[5][1] The Andal victors then fought amongst themselves over the riverlands.[6]
Marq Mudd, known as the Mad Bard, was a would-be king who unsuccessfully rebelled against House Durrandon. His authenticity as a Mudd is unconfirmed.[6]
Recent Events
A Dance with Dragons
John Mudd and Lorimas Mudd are members of the Golden Company. It is unknown if they actually descend from the ancient House Mudd, as men of the free companies can take any name they want.
House Mudd at the end of third century
The known Mudds during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- John Mudd, called Young John. An exile serving with the Golden Company.
- Lorimas Mudd, an exile serving with the Golden Company.
Historical Members
- Tristifer IV Mudd, the Hammer of Justice. He fought victoriously against the Andal invaders until he was slain in his hundredth battle.[1]
- Tristifer V Mudd, his son. He was not the equal of his father and soon lost his kingdom and his castle. With his death the house became extinct.
- Tristan Mudd, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. He is considered one of the worst Lord Commanders the Night's Watch has ever had.
- Marq Mudd, the Mad Bard, who rose in rebellion against House Durrandon.[6]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn V.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Riverlands
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 55, Jon VII.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, House Tully.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Bywater, River Kings and Dornish Heraldry, May 22, 1999
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Riverlands.
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