Difference between revisions of "House Trant"
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | At the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] in {{Date|209}}, [[Steely Pate]] | + | At the [[tourney at Ashford Meadow]] in {{Date|209}}, [[Steely Pate]] gave Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] a newly-painted shield. Pate mentioned having seen shields adorned with, among other things, hanged men.{{Ref|THK}} |
− | Duncan | + | Duncan, having had his shield destroyed in a [[trial by combat]] at the [[Chequy Water]] against Ser [[Lucas Inchfield]], bought a new shield during his stay at [[Stoney Sept]]. The shield had not been painted since its last owner and therefore still featured a hanged man as its sigil - most likely the personal arms of a member from House Trant. This inspired Duncan to adopt the temporary alias of the "Gallows Knight" for the [[wedding tourney at Whitewalls]] in {{Date|212}}.{{Ref|TMK}} |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Game of Thrones''=== | ===''A Game of Thrones''=== | ||
− | Ser [[Meryn Trant]] is one of the three sworn brothers of the [[Kingsguard]] who protect King [[Robert I Baratheon]] on his journey to [[Winterfell]] to name his new [[Hand of the King]].{{ref| | + | Ser [[Meryn Trant]] is one of the three sworn brothers of the [[Kingsguard]] who protect King [[Robert I Baratheon]] on his journey to [[Winterfell]] to name his new [[Hand of the King]].{{ref|AGOT|8}} When Lord [[Eddard Stark]] is betrayed and arrested, Meryn is sent to capture [[Arya Stark]] and fights [[Syrio Forel]].{{Ref|AGOT|50}} |
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ||
− | + | Meryn rides in the joust during the [[tourney on King Joffrey's name day]]. He breaks two lances with Ser [[Hobber Redwyne]], unhorsing him on the second pass.{{ref|ACOK|2}} Meryn is frequently ordered to beat [[Sansa Stark]] by King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{ref|ACOK|2}} He is assigned to guard Joffrey during the [[Battle of the Blackwater]].{{Ref|ACOK|57}} | |
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
− | During the trial of [[Tyrion Lannister]] for the [[Purple Wedding|death of Joffrey]], | + | During the trial of [[Tyrion Lannister]] for the [[Purple Wedding|death of Joffrey]], Meryn is called as a witness for the prosecution. He recounts that Tyrion beat Joffrey after the [[riots in King's Landing]] and that Tyrion threatened the king's life.{{Ref|ASOS|66}} |
==House Trant at the end of the third century== | ==House Trant at the end of the third century== | ||
The known Trants during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are: | The known Trants during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are: | ||
* Ser [[Meryn Trant]], a [[knight]] of King [[Robert I Baratheon]]'s [[Kingsguard]]. | * Ser [[Meryn Trant]], a [[knight]] of King [[Robert I Baratheon]]'s [[Kingsguard]]. | ||
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+ | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
+ | House Trant may be a reference by [[George R. R. Martin]] to writer [[w:Nigel Tranter|Nigel Tranter]], whose works included historical novels about Scotland. Tranter's works have been recommended by Martin.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1432/ King's Landing 10 Questions], September 22, 2000</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 14:18, 19 May 2022
House Trant of Gallowsgrey | |
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So End Our Foes
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Coat of arms |
A black hanged man, on a blue field (Azure, a hanged man sable) |
Seat | Gallowsgrey |
Head | Unknown |
Region | Stormlands[1] |
Overlord | House Baratheon[1] |
House Trant of Gallowsgrey is a noble family from the stormlands. They are one of the principal houses sworn to House Baratheon of Storm's End.[1]
According to a semi-canon source the seat of House Trant is Gallowsgrey. Their words are "So End Our Foes".[2] They blazon their shields with azure, a hanged man, sable.[3]
Contents
History
At the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC, Steely Pate gave Ser Duncan the Tall a newly-painted shield. Pate mentioned having seen shields adorned with, among other things, hanged men.[4]
Duncan, having had his shield destroyed in a trial by combat at the Chequy Water against Ser Lucas Inchfield, bought a new shield during his stay at Stoney Sept. The shield had not been painted since its last owner and therefore still featured a hanged man as its sigil - most likely the personal arms of a member from House Trant. This inspired Duncan to adopt the temporary alias of the "Gallows Knight" for the wedding tourney at Whitewalls in 212 AC.[5]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Ser Meryn Trant is one of the three sworn brothers of the Kingsguard who protect King Robert I Baratheon on his journey to Winterfell to name his new Hand of the King.[6] When Lord Eddard Stark is betrayed and arrested, Meryn is sent to capture Arya Stark and fights Syrio Forel.[7]
A Clash of Kings
Meryn rides in the joust during the tourney on King Joffrey's name day. He breaks two lances with Ser Hobber Redwyne, unhorsing him on the second pass.[8] Meryn is frequently ordered to beat Sansa Stark by King Joffrey I Baratheon.[8] He is assigned to guard Joffrey during the Battle of the Blackwater.[9]
A Storm of Swords
During the trial of Tyrion Lannister for the death of Joffrey, Meryn is called as a witness for the prosecution. He recounts that Tyrion beat Joffrey after the riots in King's Landing and that Tyrion threatened the king's life.[10]
House Trant at the end of the third century
The known Trants during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser Meryn Trant, a knight of King Robert I Baratheon's Kingsguard.
Behind the Scenes
House Trant may be a reference by George R. R. Martin to writer Nigel Tranter, whose works included historical novels about Scotland. Tranter's works have been recommended by Martin.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
- ↑ The Citadel. House Mottoes
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: House Trant
- ↑ The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 8, Bran II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 50, Arya IV.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 2, Sansa I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 57, Sansa V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: King's Landing 10 Questions, September 22, 2000
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