| House Blackbar of Bandallon | |
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| Coat of arms |
A black fess on silver (Argent, a fess sable) |
| Seat | Bandallon |
| Head | Unknown |
| Region | the Reach |
| Overlord | House Tyrell |
House Blackbar of Bandallon is a noble house from Bandallon in the Reach. According to semi-canon sources, the Blackbars blazon their shields with a black fess on silver.[1]
History
During his reign, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen visited the Blackbars at Bandallon in 54 AC,[2] and again in 89 AC. During his second visit at Bandallon, the king's estrangement with Queen Alysanne Targaryen had been noticed. Lord Blackbar's youngest daughter boldy tried to seduce the king by seating herself in his lap and attempting he feed him a grape, but Jaehaerys rebuffed her.[3]
Ser Elwood Blackbar was among the knights that participated at the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC.[4]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
House Blackbar declares for Renly Baratheon during the War of the Five Kings.[5]
House Blackbar at the end of the third century
The known Blackbars during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser Leo Blackbar. He is married to Olene Tyrell.[6]
Historical Members
- Lord Blackbar, during the later reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen, in 89 AC.[3]
- Ser Elwood Blackbar, who participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC.[4]
References
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: In the Reach
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Hedge Knight, Graphic Novel.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 31, Catelyn III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Appendix.
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