Warden of the Southern Marches
| Warden of the Southern Marches | |
|---|---|
| Office | Military leader of the riverlands |
| Region | Kingdom of the North and the Trident |
| Current Holder | None |
| First Holder | Ser Brynden Tully |
| Last Holder | Ser Brynden Tully |
| Creator | King Robb Stark |
| Created | 299 AC |
| Defunct | 299 AC |
Warden of the Southern Marches is a warden title used in the riverlands.
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
During the War of the Five Kings, Robb Stark, the young King in the North and King of the Trident, marches north from Riverrun to attend the wedding of Lord Edmure Tully at the Twins and to retake Moat Cailin.[1] Robb creates the title Warden of the Southern Marches for Ser Brynden Tully, who remains behind at Riverrun, and the king tasks his great uncle with holding the Trident.[1]
A Feast for Crows
Brynden continues to hold Riverrun for House Stark after Robb's death in the Red Wedding.[2] Ser Jaime Lannister resolves the siege of Riverrun, but Brynden is able to escape before the castle falls to the Iron Throne.[3]
Quotes
Robb had even created him a new title, Warden of the Southern Marches. Ser Brynden would hold the Trident if any man could.[1]
—thoughts of Catelyn Stark
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn V.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 44, Jaime VII.
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