House Trant
| House Trant of Gallowsgrey | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coat of arms |
A black hanged man, on a blue field (Azure, a hanged man sable) |
| Words | So End Our Foes |
| 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][12]
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
- ↑ Not A Blog: Reading Recommendations, March 13, 2013
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
