| House Morrigen of Crow's Nest | |
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| Coat of arms |
A black crow in flight on storm-green (Vert, a crow volant sable) |
| Seat | Crow's Nest |
| Head | Lord Lester Morrigen[1] |
| Region | Stormlands |
| Title | Lord of Crow's Nest[1] |
| Heir | Ser Richard Morrigen[2] |
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House Morrigen of Crow's Nest is a noble house from Crow's Nest in the stormlands.
Their arms are a black crow in flight on storm-green.[3][4] Their motto does not appear in the books.
History
During Aegon's Conquest, Dickon Morrigen and the Bastard of Blackhaven commanded the vanguard of King Argilac Durrandon during the Last Storm, though both men were killed by Queen Rhaenys Targaryen and her dragon Meraxes.[5]
Ser Damon the Devout, the grand captain of the Warrior's Sons, led his order from King's Landing during the Faith Militant uprising. Opposing the reign of King Maegor I Targaryen, he challenged him to a trial of seven, resulting in Maegor's narrowly won victory and Damon's death at the king's hands.[6][7]
After the death of Maegor, Ser Gyles Morrigen, a young nephew to Damon the Devout, offered himself as a champion to the new king Jaehaerys I Targaryen, eager to prove his house's loyalty to the new monarch. After slaying Ser Harrold Langward of Maegor's Kingsguard in a trial by combat, Gyles was appointed Lord Commander of the Kingsguard by the king.[8]
Ser Grance Morrigen participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow.[9]
Shortly before Robert's Rebellion, Lord Morrigen had a territorial dispute with Lord Armond Connington, who attempted to win Prince Rhaegar Targaryen to his side.[10]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
The Morrigens are among the storm lords who choose to fight for Renly Baratheon during the War of the Five Kings.[11] Ser Guyard Morrigen, known as Guyard the Green, is a member of King Renly's Rainbow Guard.[11] The Morrigens turn to King Stannis Baratheon after Renly's death.[12]
The van of Stannis's army is placed under the command of Guyard, who then leads the foot during the attack on King's Landing.[3] However, Guyard is slain at the Battle of the Blackwater by Ser Garlan Tyrell, who is disguised as Renly.[13]
A Storm of Swords
Lord Lester Morrigen remains loyal to Stannis after the Blackwater.[1][14]
A Dance with Dragons
According to a semi-canon source, Lester has accompanied Stannis to the north.[15]
Ser Tristan Rivers leads the taking of Crow's Nest by the Golden Company.[10]
House Morrigen at the end of the third century
The known Morrigens during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lord Lester Morrigen, Lord of Crow's Nest.[2]
- Ser Richard Morrigen, his brother and heir.[2]
- Ser {Guyard Morrigen}, his youngest brother, called "Guyard the Green". Slain at the Battle of the Blackwater.[2]
Historical Members
- Dickon Morrigen, who perished in the Last Storm.[5]
- Ser Damon Morrigen, called "Damon the Devout", Grand Captain of the Warrior's Sons during the reign of King Maegor I Targaryen.[6][7]
- Ser Gyles Morrigen, his nephew, served as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard during the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[8]
- Ser Grance Morrigen, a knight during the reign of King Daeron II Targaryen and a participant in the tourney at Ashford Meadow.[9]
- Lord Morrigen, who had a dispute with Lord Armond Connington a few years before Robert's Rebellion.[10]
Behind the Scenes
The name, the seat and the coat of arms of House Morrigen may be a reference to the Morrígan, a goddess from Irish mythology. A modern adaptation of the deity is also featured in Marvel Comics books; George R. R. Martin is a long-time Marvel reader.[16]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Storm of Swords, Appendix.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 52, Sansa IV.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Stormlands
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Fire & Blood, Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 61, The Griffin Reborn.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 31, Catelyn III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 42, Davos II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 62, Sansa VII.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 36, Davos IV.
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Crow's Nest.
- ↑ marvel.com: The Marvel Life: George R. R. Martin (March 30, 2012). Archived and retrieved April 1, 2012.
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