Gwynesse Harlaw

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Allegiance House Harlaw
Culture ironborn
Father Lord Harlaw
Spouse Deceased husband[1]
Books

Gwynesse Harlaw is a noblewoman of House Harlaw. She is a sister of Lord Rodrik Harlaw.

Character

Gwynesse is seven years older than her brother Rodrik.[1]

History

Gwynesse's husband died during the sea battle off Fair Isle during Greyjoy's Rebellion in 289 AC.[1] Following his death, Gwynesse returned to Ten Towers, where she has remained since. One of the towers of the castle was renamed the Widow's Tower in her honor. She believes that the castle should be hers since she is older than Lord Rodrik Harlaw, and constantly reminds her brother of this.[1]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

Lord Rodrik Harlaw tells his niece, Asha Greyjoy, that his sister Gwynesse continues to mourn her husband as deeply as she did when he died. She has grown forgetful, however, and cannot always recall his name.[1]

A Dance with Dragons

After fleeing the kingsmoot at Old Wyk, Asha briefly visits Gwynesse and her mother, Alannys Harlaw, at Ten Towers before sailing for Deepwood Motte.[2]

Quotes

I am seven years his elder. Ten Towers should be mine.[2]

—Gwynesse to Asha Greyjoy

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Theomore
 
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six wives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three sons
 
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Harlaw
 
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wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Lord Harlaw
 
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wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Serrett
 
 
 
Sibling(s)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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husband
 
Gwynesse
 
Alannys
 
Balon
Greyjoy
 
Rodrik
 
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wife
 
Harras
 
Hotho
 
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wife
 
Boremund
 
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wife
 
Grandsons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rodrik
Greyjoy
 
Maron
Greyjoy
 
Asha
Greyjoy
 
Theon
Greyjoy
 
Son
 
Son
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daughter
 
 
 
 
Three sons
 


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
  2. 2.0 2.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 26, The Wayward Bride.