Editing House Swann (section)

===''A Clash of Kings''===
Lord Gulian is one of the few storm lords that agrees to receive [[Davos Seaworth]], and even breaks bread with him. He does not respond to [[Stannis Baratheon]]'s demands, however.{{Ref|ACOK|Prologue}} In the [[War of the Five Kings]], Gulian pleads [[illness]] and takes no part.{{Ref|ACOK|49}} His sons represent Stonehelm in different sides, however.{{Ref|ASOS|67}}

The heir to the house, Ser [[Donnel Swann|Donnel]], is first with [[Renly Baratheon]] and then with Stannis, and is wounded in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]].{{Ref|ACOK|49}} He yields to Ser [[Elwood Harte]] and is ransomed afterward, before swearing fealty to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]].{{Ref|ASOS|67}}

After the downfall of Lord [[Eddard Stark]], [[Sansa Stark]] sees Ser Balon whispering some words to the drunken Ser [[Dontos Hollard]], possibly recommending him to refrain from hailing her.{{Ref|AGOT|57}} Balon defends the royal party in the [[riot of King's Landing]].{{Ref|ACOK|41}} After the riot, Balon is named to the [[Kingsguard]] to replace the murdered Ser [[Preston Greenfield]].{{Ref|ACOK|49}} In this capacity, Balon [[Battle of the Blackwater|fights]] on Joffrey's [[House Baratheon of King's Landing|side]] at the [[Blackwater]].{{Ref|ACOK|54}}