Lord of Riverrun

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Lord of Riverrun
Office Ruler of Riverrun
Region The Riverlands
Current Holder Lord Emmon Frey
Heir Tywin Frey
First Holder Lord Axel Tully
Creator Axel Tully
Created Andal Invasion

Lord of Riverrun is the title held by the noble seated at the castle of Riverrun in the riverlands.

History

After having supported King Tristifer IV Mudd in many of his battles, Ser Edmure Tully went over to the Andal Armistead Vance. Vance granted Edmure's son Axel lands at the juncture of the Red Fork and the Tumblestone, where Axel build his seat of Riverrun.[1]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

After years of illness, Lord Hoster Tully dies, and his son Edmure inherits Riverrun.[2] Edmure travels to the Twins to marry Roslin Frey, but the wedding turns out to be a trap, as Edmure is taken captive after the bedding, and his sister Catelyn and king Robb Stark are slain.[3][4]

The lordship of Riverrun is granted to Ser Emmon Frey by King Tommen I Baratheon, whilst Edmure remains a captive at the Twins.[4][5]

A Feast for Crows

Edmure's wife Roslin Frey is pregnant, and prays for a daughter, since giving birth to a son could mean Edmure's execution.[6] Riverrun is still being held by Edmure's uncle, Ser Brynden Tully, and soon finds itself besieged. Ser Ryman Frey threatens to hang Edmure if Riverrun is not surrendered, and makes Edmure stand at the gallows every day, but fails to make good on his threats.[6] After months of siege, Ser Jaime Lannister of the Kingsguard arrives, giving Edmure the chance to peacefully surrender the castle,[7] which he eventually does.[8]

Following Riverrun's surrender, Emmon Frey occupies Riverrun as its new Lord, while Edmure is sent to Casterly Rock to live as a prisoner for the remainder of his days.[8]

Lords of Riverrun

The known Lords of Riverrun are:

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Based on Walder Frey's year of birth (208 AC see Walder Frey) and his statement regarding having survived four Lords of Riverrun, with Lord Edmure Tully being the fifth he has known (A Storm of Swords, Catelyn VI). Medgar would be the first of the five, his successor the second, and Hoster the fourth, indicating that one more Lord of Riverrun ruled between them. This Lord Tully was Hoster's father, as he is known to have rule Riverrun before Hoster (A Storm of Swords, Catelyn IV).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Celia Tully is known to be the daughter of the Lord of Riverrun ruling in 237 AC (The World of Ice and Fire, Targaryen Kings: Aegon V), this Lord Tully is either Medgar's successor or Hoster's father.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Riverlands: House Tully.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 35, Catelyn IV.
  3. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 51, Catelyn VII.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 53, Tyrion VI.
  5. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys VI.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
  7. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 38, Jaime VI.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 44, Jaime VII.
  9. Fire & Blood, The Riverlands.
  10. The World of Ice & Fire, The Riverlands.
  11. Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides - 49 AC.
  12. The Hedge Knight, graphic novel edition.
  13. 13.0 13.1 The Sworn Sword.
  14. A Game of Thrones, Appendix.