Kennelmaster
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Kennelmaster is a position in a castle household, usually occupied by a lowborn man. The kennelmaster is charged with the training and care of a castle's hunting hounds.
History
After reaching majority and beggining to rule in his own right, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen replaced the Red Keep's kennelmaster.[1]
The kennelmaster of Casterly Rock saved the life of his lord, Tytos Lannister, from a lioness. Tytos rewarded the man by knighting him, granting him lands and a towerhouse, and taking his son as his personal squire.[2]
Known kennelmasters
- Clegane, late kennelmaster of Casterly Rock and founder of House Clegane.[2]
- Farlen, kennelmaster of Winterfell.[3]
- Bass, a steward at Castle Black.[4]
- Chett, in charge of the dogs during the great ranging beyond the Wall.[5]
- Ben Bones, kennelmaster of the Dreadfort.[6]
References
- ↑ Fire & Blood, A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 18, Sansa II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 37, Bran V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 52, Jon VII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 23, Jon III.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 12, Reek I.