Customs - Revision history

Nittanian: /* Inheritance */ Frey

2026-08-12T19:49:03Z

Inheritance: Frey

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:49, 12 August 2026
Line 23:		Line 23:
	Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}}		Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}}

	[[Andal]] tradition holds that the rights of a trueborn son come before those of a daughter.{{ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} In most of the Seven Kingdoms, including the [[Iron Islands]] and the [[north]], a man's daughter inherits before her father's brother.<ref group="N">[[Asha Greyjoy]]: "[[Euron Greyjoy\|The elder brother]] comes before [[Victarion Greyjoy\|the younger]]. But I am the child of King [[Balon Greyjoy\|Balon's]] body, so I come before you both." (''A Feast for Crows'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 18\|The Iron Captain]])</ref>{{ref\|AFFC\|18}}<ref group="N">[[Alys Karstark]]: "My brother [[Harrion Karstark\|Harry]] is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before [[Arnolf Karstark\|an uncle]]." (''A Dance With Dragons'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44\|Jon IX]])</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} No distinction is made between sons and daughters in [[Dorne]]~~, however~~, where children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}}{{ref\|TWOIAF\|Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref>		[[Andal]] tradition holds that the rights of a trueborn son come before those of a daughter.{{ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} In most of the Seven Kingdoms, including the [[Iron Islands]] and the [[north]], a man's daughter inherits before her father's brother.<ref group="N">[[Asha Greyjoy]]: "[[Euron Greyjoy\|The elder brother]] comes before [[Victarion Greyjoy\|the younger]]. But I am the child of King [[Balon Greyjoy\|Balon's]] body, so I come before you both." (''A Feast for Crows'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 18\|The Iron Captain]])</ref>{{ref\|AFFC\|18}}<ref group="N">[[Alys Karstark]]: "My brother [[Harrion Karstark\|Harry]] is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before [[Arnolf Karstark\|an uncle]]." (''A Dance With Dragons'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44\|Jon IX]])</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} Members of [[House Frey]], however, have omitted daughters when discussing their line of succession.{{ref\|ACOK\|35}}{{ref\|ASOS\|Epilogue}}{{ref\|AFFC\|44}} Additionally, no distinction is made between sons and daughters in [[Dorne]], where children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}}{{ref\|TWOIAF\|Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref>

	A lord has the option of naming one of his younger sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}		A lord has the option of naming one of his younger sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}

	A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between ~~Ser~~ Arnold, ~~Ser~~ Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}		A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between Arnold, Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

	The role of legitimized [[Bastardy\|bastards]] throughout the Seven Kingdoms is also unclear i.e., whether they follow trueborn children, or join the line of succession in order of birth as if they had been trueborn all along.<ref name=HW/> Legitimization, once made, is irreversible.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} The claims of legitimized bastards can present dangerous consequences for trueborn relatives, a famous example being the claim of the legitimized bastard son of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]], [[Daemon I Blackfyre]], whose descendants sought to claim the [[Iron Throne]] from Aegon’s trueborn descendants for five generations.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} While unlegitimized bastards have no legal claim,{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} they may still threaten legitimate descendants' inheritance. The illegitimate [[Jon Snow]]'s decision to join the [[Night's Watch]] pleases [[Catelyn Stark]], because Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}		The role of legitimized [[Bastardy\|bastards]] throughout the Seven Kingdoms is also unclear i.e., whether they follow trueborn children, or join the line of succession in order of birth as if they had been trueborn all along.<ref name=HW/> Legitimization, once made, is irreversible.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} The claims of legitimized bastards can present dangerous consequences for trueborn relatives, a famous example being the claim of the legitimized bastard son of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]], [[Daemon I Blackfyre]], whose descendants sought to claim the [[Iron Throne]] from Aegon’s trueborn descendants for five generations.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} While unlegitimized bastards have no legal claim,{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} they may still threaten legitimate descendants' inheritance. The illegitimate [[Jon Snow]]'s decision to join the [[Night's Watch]] pleases [[Catelyn Stark]], because Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}

Imriel: /* Funeral customs */

2026-03-09T02:30:35Z

Funeral customs

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:30, 9 March 2026
Line 94:		Line 94:

	==Funeral customs==		==Funeral customs==
			[[File:Aegon I Targaryen Funeral by Shen Fei (The Rise of the Dragon).jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Funeral pyre of [[Aegon I Targaryen]] by Shen Fei for ''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'']]
	Funeral customs can differ between followers of different religions, but also between families following the same religion. The [[House Stark\|Starks]] of Winterfell, followers of the [[old gods]], bury their dead in the crypts in the castle,{{Ref\|AGOT\|4}} where the [[King of Winter\|Kings of Winter]] and Lord of Winterfell are given a statue.{{Ref\|AGOT\|66}} At many other places in the [[north]], barrows of the [[First Men]] can still be found.{{Ref\|AGOT\|12}} The funeral rites of the [[House Tully\|Tully's]] of [[Riverrun]] place the deceased members of their house in a boat which is sent downriver and lit afire.{{Ref\|ASOS\|35}} Followers of the Faith of the Seven can be buried with a crystal on their grave.{{Ref\|ACOK\|1}} The deceased of [[House Manderly]] have their bones placed in the [[Snowy Sept]] of [[White Harbor]], surrounded by burning candles.{{Ref\|ADWD\|15}}		Funeral customs can differ between followers of different religions, but also between families following the same religion. The [[House Stark\|Starks]] of Winterfell, followers of the [[old gods]], bury their dead in the crypts in the castle,{{Ref\|AGOT\|4}} where the [[King of Winter\|Kings of Winter]] and Lord of Winterfell are given a statue.{{Ref\|AGOT\|66}} At many other places in the [[north]], barrows of the [[First Men]] can still be found.{{Ref\|AGOT\|12}} The funeral rites of the [[House Tully\|Tully's]] of [[Riverrun]] place the deceased members of their house in a boat which is sent downriver and lit afire.{{Ref\|ASOS\|35}} Followers of the Faith of the Seven can be buried with a crystal on their grave.{{Ref\|ACOK\|1}} The deceased of [[House Manderly]] have their bones placed in the [[Snowy Sept]] of [[White Harbor]], surrounded by burning candles.{{Ref\|ADWD\|15}}

Mindset: /* Surnames */

2025-06-27T05:33:01Z

Surnames

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:33, 27 June 2025
Line 110:		Line 110:

	===Surnames===		===Surnames===
	Upon marriage, ~~noblewoman ruling in their own right retain their house name (e.g., [[Anya Waynwood]], [[Arwyn Oakheart]]), though~~ most women take their husband's surname.<ref name=SF>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/SF_Targaryens_Valyria_Sansa_Martells_and_More SF, Targaryens, Valyria, Sansa, Martells, and More], June 26, 2001</ref> However, usage can vary. For example, while ~~she~~ is referred to most frequently as [[Catelyn Stark]], ~~Catelyn~~ is also referred to as "Catelyn Tully"{{Ref\|AGOT\|35}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|41}} and "Catelyn Tully Stark".{{Ref\|AGOT\|10}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|34}} The consort of the reigning monarch ~~retain their~~ surname (e.g., [[Cersei Lannister]], [[Margaery Tyrell]], and [[Alyssa Velaryon]]), as does the spouse of a royal prince (e.g., [[Laena Velaryon]]).{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Conversely, a royal princess may take on the surname of her husband, but may prefer using the name of their royal house (e.g., [[Baela Targaryen]] and [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)\|Rhaena Targaryen]], or Baela Velaryon and Rhaena Corbray).{{Ref\|FAB\|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} If the family of the woman is significantly higher born than the family of the husband, the wife might chose to use mostly her maiden name, and her husband's name little, or not at all.<ref name=SF/>		Upon marriage, most women take their husband's surname.<ref name=SF>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/SF_Targaryens_Valyria_Sansa_Martells_and_More SF, Targaryens, Valyria, Sansa, Martells, and More], June 26, 2001</ref> However, usage can vary. For example, while Catelyn is referred to most frequently as [[Catelyn Stark]], she is also referred to as "Catelyn Tully"{{Ref\|AGOT\|35}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|41}} and "Catelyn Tully Stark".{{Ref\|AGOT\|10}}{{Ref\|AGOT\|34}} A married noblewoman ruling in her own right retains her house name (e.g., [[Anya Waynwood]], [[Arwyn Oakheart]]), though sometimes it is uncertain whether her husband was also of that house (e.g. [[Tanda Stokeworth]], [[Shella Whent]]). The consort of the reigning monarch retains her surname (e.g., [[Cersei Lannister]], [[Margaery Tyrell]], and [[Alyssa Velaryon]]), as does the spouse of a royal prince (e.g., [[Laena Velaryon]]).{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Conversely, a royal princess may take on the surname of her husband, but may prefer using the name of their royal house (e.g., [[Baela Targaryen]] and [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Daemon)\|Rhaena Targaryen]], or Baela Velaryon and Rhaena Corbray).{{Ref\|FAB\|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} If the family of the woman is significantly higher born than the family of the husband, the wife might chose to use mostly her maiden name, and her husband's name little, or not at all.<ref name=SF/>

	In [[Dorne]], customs vary from the rest of [[Westeros]]. As firstborn children inherit in Dorne, following Rhoynish customs, females more frequently inherit their family's lands and titles. In such cases, they do not take the name of their husband.<ref name=SF/>		In [[Dorne]], customs vary from the rest of [[Westeros]]. As firstborn children inherit in Dorne, following Rhoynish customs, females more frequently inherit their family's lands and titles. In such cases, they do not take the name of their husband.<ref name=SF/>

Nittanian at 18:56, 28 May 2025

2025-05-28T18:56:58Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:56, 28 May 2025
Line 45:		Line 45:
	Inheritance customs for the Iron Throne differ from the inheritance customs in the rest of Westeros. The inheritance rights of females with regard to the Iron Throne have changed over the years, as a result of several power struggles.		Inheritance customs for the Iron Throne differ from the inheritance customs in the rest of Westeros. The inheritance rights of females with regard to the Iron Throne have changed over the years, as a result of several power struggles.

	Females have, over the years, been declared heir to the throne, both directly and indirectly. When King [[Aegon I Targaryen]]'s eldest grandchild, Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)\|Rhaena Targaryen]], was born in {{Date\|23}}, she was regarded as second in line to the throne (her father, Prince [[Aenys I Targaryen\|Aenys Targaryen]], being King Aegon's immediate heir), placed before her father’s half-brother [[Maegor I Targaryen\|Maegor]] in the line of succession.<ref name=sons>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/&do=findComment&comment=6134038 The Sons of the Dragon reading notes (August 16, 2014)]</ref> Upon the birth of Aenys's second child, Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)\|Aegon Targaryen]], Aegon became the first in line after Aenys.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}} When King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] was still childless in {{Date\|47}}, he named his niece, Princess [[Aerea Targaryen]], as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} And in {{Date\|105}}, following the death of his newborn son, King [[Viserys I Targaryen]] named his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen\|Rhaenyra]], his only surviving child at the time, as his heir, had the lords of the realm swear fealty to her, and refused to alter the line of succession even after the birth of three sons in a second marriage.{{Ref\|~~TRP~~}}		Females have, over the years, been declared heir to the throne, both directly and indirectly. When King [[Aegon I Targaryen]]'s eldest grandchild, Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)\|Rhaena Targaryen]], was born in {{Date\|23}}, she was regarded as second in line to the throne (her father, Prince [[Aenys I Targaryen\|Aenys Targaryen]], being King Aegon's immediate heir), placed before her father’s half-brother [[Maegor I Targaryen\|Maegor]] in the line of succession.<ref name=sons>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/&do=findComment&comment=6134038 The Sons of the Dragon reading notes (August 16, 2014)]</ref> Upon the birth of Aenys's second child, Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)\|Aegon Targaryen]], Aegon became the first in line after Aenys.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}} When King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] was still childless in {{Date\|47}}, he named his niece, Princess [[Aerea Targaryen]], as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} And in {{Date\|105}}, following the death of his newborn son, King [[Viserys I Targaryen]] named his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen\|Rhaenyra]], his only surviving child at the time, as his heir, had the lords of the realm swear fealty to her, and refused to alter the line of succession even after the birth of three sons in a second marriage.{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}

	However, despite these examples, towards the end of the first century of the Targaryen Dynasty, the first hesitations towards female inheritance of the throne arose. King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]'s eldest son, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Aemon Targaryen]], had been the king's heir until his death in {{Date\|92}}. Aemon had only had one child, a daughter named [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Aemon)\|Rhaenys]]. When naming his new heir, King Jaehaerys I chose his next eldest son, Prince [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Baelon]], over Aemon's daughter Rhaenys. When Baelon died in {{Date\|101}}, a [[Great Council]] was called, in which the [[Westeros]]i lords voted on the succession. The lords voted for Baelon's son [[Viserys I Targaryen\|Viserys]] over Rhaenys's son [[Laenor Velaryon]], by a vote of twenty to one. The lords felt that a male line was preferred over a female line, and believed that a precedent was set stating that the Iron Throne could not pass to a woman, or to the male descendants of a woman.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Ironically, it was Prince Viserys, by then crowned king, who later disregarded these precedents by naming his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] as his heir despite having three healthy sons by a second marriage.{{Ref\|~~TRP~~}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} Viserys's decision would eventually lead to the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]].		However, despite these examples, towards the end of the first century of the Targaryen Dynasty, the first hesitations towards female inheritance of the throne arose. King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]'s eldest son, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Aemon Targaryen]], had been the king's heir until his death in {{Date\|92}}. Aemon had only had one child, a daughter named [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Aemon)\|Rhaenys]]. When naming his new heir, King Jaehaerys I chose his next eldest son, Prince [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Baelon]], over Aemon's daughter Rhaenys. When Baelon died in {{Date\|101}}, a [[Great Council]] was called, in which the [[Westeros]]i lords voted on the succession. The lords voted for Baelon's son [[Viserys I Targaryen\|Viserys]] over Rhaenys's son [[Laenor Velaryon]], by a vote of twenty to one. The lords felt that a male line was preferred over a female line, and believed that a precedent was set stating that the Iron Throne could not pass to a woman, or to the male descendants of a woman.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Ironically, it was Prince Viserys, by then crowned king, who later disregarded these precedents by naming his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] as his heir despite having three healthy sons by a second marriage.{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} Viserys's decision would eventually lead to the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]].

	This war began when Viserys I's eldest surviving son, [[Aegon II Targaryen]], claimed the throne after Viserys's death, dividing the loyalties of the kingdoms between Aegon II and Rhaenyra.{{Ref\|~~tpatq~~}} Aegon II's sons, [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)\|Jaehaerys]] and [[Maelor Targaryen\|Maelor]], both died during the war, as did Rhaenyra's eldest three sons ([[Jacaerys Velaryon\|Jacaerys]], [[Lucerys Velaryon\|Lucerys]], and [[Joffrey Velaryon]]), while her youngest son, Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys]], was presumed dead.{{Ref\|~~tpatq~~}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} In an attempt to end the war, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] ensured that Aegon II's only remaining heir, his daughter [[Jaehaera Targaryen\|Jaehaera]], was betrothed to Rhaenyra's son, [[Aegon III Targaryen\|Aegon the Younger]], and that both were named Aegon II's heirs.<ref>asoiaf.westeros.org: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/139166-aegon-ii-and-aegon-iii/&do=findComment&comment=7552930 Aegon II and Aegon III (April 23)]</ref> While the king agreed to do so, he also arranged a betrothal of his own.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Stormlands: House Baratheon }} Even though Aegon II died before fathering any more children, and the marriage between Aegon the Younger and Princess Jaehaera did occur, the marriage ended childless, and Aegon the Younger reigned as monarch as King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] after Jaehaera's death.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}		This war began when Viserys I's eldest surviving son, [[Aegon II Targaryen]], claimed the throne after Viserys's death, dividing the loyalties of the kingdoms between Aegon II and Rhaenyra.{{Ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} Aegon II's sons, [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)\|Jaehaerys]] and [[Maelor Targaryen\|Maelor]], both died during the war, as did Rhaenyra's eldest three sons ([[Jacaerys Velaryon\|Jacaerys]], [[Lucerys Velaryon\|Lucerys]], and [[Joffrey Velaryon]]), while her youngest son, Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys]], was presumed dead.{{Ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} In an attempt to end the war, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] ensured that Aegon II's only remaining heir, his daughter [[Jaehaera Targaryen\|Jaehaera]], was betrothed to Rhaenyra's son, [[Aegon III Targaryen\|Aegon the Younger]], and that both were named Aegon II's heirs.<ref>asoiaf.westeros.org: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/139166-aegon-ii-and-aegon-iii/&do=findComment&comment=7552930 Aegon II and Aegon III (April 23)]</ref> While the king agreed to do so, he also arranged a betrothal of his own.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Stormlands: House Baratheon }} Even though Aegon II died before fathering any more children, and the marriage between Aegon the Younger and Princess Jaehaera did occur, the marriage ended childless, and Aegon the Younger reigned as monarch as King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] after Jaehaera's death.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}

	The agnatic principle laid down in the Great Council of 101 AC was slightly modified after the Dance of the Dragons. Thereafter, according to a semi-canon source, ''women came after all men in the Targaryen succession,''<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Comic_Con_San_Diego_CA_July_20_232/ Comic Con San Diego (July 23, 2006)]</ref> i.e., women could only succeed if the entire male line of House Targaryen became extinct. Nonetheless, several females claims have since been considered. In {{Date\|171}}, following the deaths of Aegon III's two sons [[Daeron I Targaryen\|Daeron I]] and [[Baelor I Targaryen\|Baelor I]], both childless, the claims of Aegon III’s three daughters were considered. However, with the Dance of the Dragons still fresh in their minds, the claims of the three women were passed over and Aegon III’s brother [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys II]] ascended the throne.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} Another few decades later, King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] died without a clearly established heir. His simple-minded granddaughter [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)\|Vaella Targaryen]], the only child of Maekar's [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)\|eldest son]], was seen as a possible claimant. However, her claim was quickly dismissed.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|6}}		The agnatic principle laid down in the Great Council of 101 AC was slightly modified after the Dance of the Dragons. Thereafter, according to a semi-canon source, ''women came after all men in the Targaryen succession,''<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Comic_Con_San_Diego_CA_July_20_232/ Comic Con San Diego (July 23, 2006)]</ref> i.e., women could only succeed if the entire male line of House Targaryen became extinct. Nonetheless, several females claims have since been considered. In {{Date\|171}}, following the deaths of Aegon III's two sons [[Daeron I Targaryen\|Daeron I]] and [[Baelor I Targaryen\|Baelor I]], both childless, the claims of Aegon III’s three daughters were considered. However, with the Dance of the Dragons still fresh in their minds, the claims of the three women were passed over and Aegon III’s brother [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys II]] ascended the throne.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} Another few decades later, King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] died without a clearly established heir. His simple-minded granddaughter [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)\|Vaella Targaryen]], the only child of Maekar's [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)\|eldest son]], was seen as a possible claimant. However, her claim was quickly dismissed.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|6}}
Line 123:		Line 123:
	In Westeros, in custom to the [[Faith of the Seven]], each of the seven gods have their own holiday.<ref>[[Not a Blog]]: [http://grrm.livejournal.com/451915.html?thread=22952267#t22952267 Books for Brains! (October 31, 2015)]</ref> However, only three are currently known by name. [[Maiden's Day]], a day on which maidens of noble houses are required to go to the sept to light tall white candles at the Maiden's feet and hang parchment garlands about her neck. Mothers, [[whore]]s and widows are barred from the sept along with men. Those maidens who enter the sept sing songs of innocence.{{Ref\|AFFC\|39}} The [[Feast Day of Our Father Above]] is considered to be the most propitious day for making judgments.{{Ref\|FAB\|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} There is also the [[Smith's Day]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}		In Westeros, in custom to the [[Faith of the Seven]], each of the seven gods have their own holiday.<ref>[[Not a Blog]]: [http://grrm.livejournal.com/451915.html?thread=22952267#t22952267 Books for Brains! (October 31, 2015)]</ref> However, only three are currently known by name. [[Maiden's Day]], a day on which maidens of noble houses are required to go to the sept to light tall white candles at the Maiden's feet and hang parchment garlands about her neck. Mothers, [[whore]]s and widows are barred from the sept along with men. Those maidens who enter the sept sing songs of innocence.{{Ref\|AFFC\|39}} The [[Feast Day of Our Father Above]] is considered to be the most propitious day for making judgments.{{Ref\|FAB\|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} There is also the [[Smith's Day]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

	In the [[Free City]] of [[Qohor]], the [[Black Goat ~~of Qohor~~]] is given a daily blood sacrifice. Though ~~usually~~ [[animal]]s (calves, bullocks, and horses) are used to this end, on holy days condemned criminals are sacrificed.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Free Cities: Qohor}}		==Blood sacrifice==
			[[Blood sacrifice]], including human sacrifice, is practiced in some cultures of the known world.{{ref\|ACOK\|50}}{{ref\|ASOS\|54}}{{ref\|ADWD\|2}}{{ref\|ADWD\|29}} In the [[Free City]] of [[Qohor]], the [[Black Goat]] is given a daily blood sacrifice. Though [[animal]]s (calves, bullocks, and horses) are usually used to this end, on holy days condemned criminals are sacrificed instead by the Qohorik.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Free Cities: Qohor}}

	==Hospitality==		==Hospitality==
Line 137:		Line 138:
	Children play with toys (e.g., puppets,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} barrel hoops, blocks, carved wooden statues,{{Ref\|ADWD\|18}} and dolls){{Ref\|ASOS\|29}} or play a variety of games. Noble born children, especially when they grow older, are expected to train in several skills for their entertainment as well as general education. Both boys and girls learn to ride horses.{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|68}} Girls are taught womanly arts, which include sewing,{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} embroidering, dancing, singing, writing poetry, or playing musical instruments (e.g., the [[harp\|high harp]] or the bells).{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}} From a certain age and onwards, boys begin to train in martial skills. Usually starting at a young age, boys are trained with spear, sword, and shield.{{Ref\|ADWD\|25}} Younger boys train with wooden swords.{{Ref\|ACOK\|4}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|31}} By the time boys are twelve, they have often been training at arms for years.{{Ref\|ADWD\|21}}		Children play with toys (e.g., puppets,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} barrel hoops, blocks, carved wooden statues,{{Ref\|ADWD\|18}} and dolls){{Ref\|ASOS\|29}} or play a variety of games. Noble born children, especially when they grow older, are expected to train in several skills for their entertainment as well as general education. Both boys and girls learn to ride horses.{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|68}} Girls are taught womanly arts, which include sewing,{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} embroidering, dancing, singing, writing poetry, or playing musical instruments (e.g., the [[harp\|high harp]] or the bells).{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}} From a certain age and onwards, boys begin to train in martial skills. Usually starting at a young age, boys are trained with spear, sword, and shield.{{Ref\|ADWD\|25}} Younger boys train with wooden swords.{{Ref\|ACOK\|4}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|31}} By the time boys are twelve, they have often been training at arms for years.{{Ref\|ADWD\|21}}

	Places adults might like to visit for their entertainment include [[:Category:Inns\|taverns]] and [[prostitution\|brothels]]. Most nobles are literate, and therefore might prefer to spend their times reading books.{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} Nobles might prefer to sail for their pleasure,{{Ref\|~~ASOS~~\|6}}{{Ref\|~~AFFC~~\|28}}{{Ref\|~~trp~~}} or simply take a horse ride, sometimes to pick flowers or feast outdoors.{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}} Both adults and children, noble and smallfolk, enjoy swimming in lakes, rivers, pools, and moats.{{Ref\|AGOT\|4}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|14}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|35}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|2}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|41}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|2}}{{Ref\|TMK}}		Places adults might like to visit for their entertainment include [[:Category:Inns\|taverns]] and [[prostitution\|brothels]]. Most nobles are literate, and therefore might prefer to spend their times reading books.{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} Nobles might prefer to sail for their pleasure,{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|6}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}} or simply take a horse ride, sometimes to pick flowers or feast outdoors.{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}} Both adults and children, noble and smallfolk, enjoy swimming in lakes, rivers, pools, and moats.{{Ref\|AGOT\|4}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|14}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|35}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|2}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|41}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|2}}{{Ref\|TMK}}

	===Games===		===Games===
Line 159:		Line 160:
	{{Main\|Tourneys\|Martial games\|Fighting pits}}		{{Main\|Tourneys\|Martial games\|Fighting pits}}

	Popular in [[Westeros]] are [[tourneys]], chivalrous competitions where men compete against one another either in a [[w:jousting\|joust]], a [[w:melee\|melee]], an archery competition. The format and rules used during a tourney can vary between different regions in Westeros, demonstrating the desires of the hosting [[lord]].<ref name=TR>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules Tourney Rules], April 29, 1999</ref> Westerosi additionally participate in [[w:bear-baiting\|bear-baiting]]{{Ref\|ACOK\|50}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} and [[boar]]-[[w:Boar-baiting\|baiting]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|33}} [[Rat pits]] are also popular in the slum districts of major cities such as King's Landing and Oldtown, though bulls and dogs also often fight in the pits.{{Ref\|~~tpatq~~}}		Popular in [[Westeros]] are [[tourneys]], chivalrous competitions where men compete against one another either in a [[w:jousting\|joust]], a [[w:melee\|melee]], an archery competition. The format and rules used during a tourney can vary between different regions in Westeros, demonstrating the desires of the hosting [[lord]].<ref name=TR>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules Tourney Rules], April 29, 1999</ref> Westerosi additionally participate in [[w:bear-baiting\|bear-baiting]]{{Ref\|ACOK\|50}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} and [[boar]]-[[w:Boar-baiting\|baiting]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|33}} [[Rat pits]] are also popular in the slum districts of major cities such as King's Landing and Oldtown, though bulls and dogs also often fight in the pits.{{Ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

	The [[Ghiscari]] cities in [[Slaver's Bay]] prefer to watch gladiatorial combats in the [[fighting pits]]. These pits can be found in at least [[Astapor]]{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}} and [[Meereen]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|70}} Within these pits, the both male and female pit fighters battle either one another, or an animal, until one dies. Additionally, children might be made to fights against wild animals.{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}}		The [[Ghiscari]] cities in [[Slaver's Bay]] prefer to watch gladiatorial combats in the [[fighting pits]]. These pits can be found in at least [[Astapor]]{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}} and [[Meereen]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|70}} Within these pits, the both male and female [[pit fighters]] battle either one another, or an animal, until one dies. Additionally, children might be made to fights against wild animals.{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}}

	===Gambling===		===Gambling===

Somnium Draconis: /* Age of majority */

2025-04-27T18:13:21Z

Age of majority

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:13, 27 April 2025
Line 60:		Line 60:
	For both boys and girls, sixteen is the age of legal majority.<ref name=ageofsexualrelations>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Sexual_Relations_in_Westeros Age of Sexual Relations], October 5, 1999</ref><ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ Age of Majority], November 4, 1999</ref> From that point, there are referred to as a "man grown" and "woman grown".{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|40}}		For both boys and girls, sixteen is the age of legal majority.<ref name=ageofsexualrelations>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Sexual_Relations_in_Westeros Age of Sexual Relations], October 5, 1999</ref><ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ Age of Majority], November 4, 1999</ref> From that point, there are referred to as a "man grown" and "woman grown".{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|40}}

	However, for girls, there are exceptions. A girl who has had her first [[flowering]] (i.e. first menstruation) is considered to be fit for both marriage and consummation of the marriage.{{Ref\|ACOK\|52}} Most highborn girls have their first flowering at the age of twelve or thirteen,{{Ref\|AGOT\|67}} bringing them into a somewhat ~~ambigious~~ position. They are considered to be "part child, part woman", and can be referred to as a "maid"<ref name=ageofsexualrelations/> or "maiden",{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}} and, even if she has not yet reached the age of sixteen, a "woman grown".{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}}		However, for girls, there are exceptions. A girl who has had her first [[flowering]] (i.e. first menstruation) is considered to be fit for both marriage and consummation of the marriage.{{Ref\|ACOK\|52}} Most highborn girls have their first flowering at the age of twelve or thirteen,{{Ref\|AGOT\|67}} bringing them into a somewhat ambiguous position. They are considered to be "part child, part woman", and can be referred to as a "maid"<ref name=ageofsexualrelations/> or "maiden",{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}} and, even if she has not yet reached the age of sixteen, a "woman grown".{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}}

	Young highborn boys can be sent away for [[fosterage]] to other noble families. While there are exceptions (e.g., [[Quentyn Martell]]), it appears that boys who have reached the age of majority are free to go where they like, thereby ending their fosterage.<ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>		Young highborn boys can be sent away for [[fosterage]] to other noble families. While there are exceptions (e.g., [[Quentyn Martell]]), it appears that boys who have reached the age of majority are free to go where they like, thereby ending their fosterage.<ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>

Ser Jon Darry: /* Age of majority */

2025-04-27T14:32:03Z

Age of majority

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:32, 27 April 2025
Line 60:		Line 60:
	For both boys and girls, sixteen is the age of legal majority.<ref name=ageofsexualrelations>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Sexual_Relations_in_Westeros Age of Sexual Relations], October 5, 1999</ref><ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ Age of Majority], November 4, 1999</ref> From that point, there are referred to as a "man grown" and "woman grown".{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|40}}		For both boys and girls, sixteen is the age of legal majority.<ref name=ageofsexualrelations>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Sexual_Relations_in_Westeros Age of Sexual Relations], October 5, 1999</ref><ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Age_of_Majority/ Age of Majority], November 4, 1999</ref> From that point, there are referred to as a "man grown" and "woman grown".{{Ref\|ACOK\|55}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|40}}

	However, for girls, there are exceptions. A girl who has had her first [[flowering]] (i.e. first menstruation) is considered to be fit for both marriage and consummation of the marriage.{{Ref\|ACOK\|52}} Most highborn girls have their first flowering at the age of twelve or thirteen,{{Ref\|AGOT\|67}} bringing them in a somewhat ambigious position. They are considered to be "part child, part woman", and can be referred to as a "maid"<ref name=ageofsexualrelations/> or "maiden"{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}}, and, even if she has not yet reached the age of sixteen, a "woman grown".{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}}		However, for girls, there are exceptions. A girl who has had her first [[flowering]] (i.e. first menstruation) is considered to be fit for both marriage and consummation of the marriage.{{Ref\|ACOK\|52}} Most highborn girls have their first flowering at the age of twelve or thirteen,{{Ref\|AGOT\|67}} bringing them into a somewhat ambigious position. They are considered to be "part child, part woman", and can be referred to as a "maid"<ref name=ageofsexualrelations/> or "maiden",{{Ref\|AFFC\|23}} and, even if she has not yet reached the age of sixteen, a "woman grown".{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}}

	Young highborn boys can be sent away for [[fosterage]] to other noble families. While there are exceptions (e.g., [[Quentyn Martell]]), it appears that boys who have reached the age of majority are free to go where they like, thereby ending their fosterage.<ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>		Young highborn boys can be sent away for [[fosterage]] to other noble families. While there are exceptions (e.g., [[Quentyn Martell]]), it appears that boys who have reached the age of majority are free to go where they like, thereby ending their fosterage.<ref name="SSM Some_Questions"/>

Nittanian at 19:44, 25 January 2024

2024-01-25T19:44:57Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:44, 25 January 2024
Line 11:		Line 11:
	===Social Ranks===		===Social Ranks===
	:{{Main\|Feudalism}}		:{{Main\|Feudalism}}
	The Seven Kingdoms is a [[feudalism\|feudal society]]. Below the king and the royal family ([[House Baratheon of King's Landing]] and historically [[House Targaryen]]) rank the [[Great Houses]] (Houses [[House Arryn\|Arryn]], [[House Baratheon\|Baratheon of Storm's End]], [[House Greyjoy\|Greyjoy]], [[House Lannister\|Lannister]], [[House Martell\|Martell]], [[House Stark\|Stark]], [[House Tully\|Tully]], and [[House Tyrell\|Tyrell]]), followed by other noble houses, both greater and small, [[knight]]s (including [[landed knight]]s, [[household knight]]s, and [[hedge knight]]s), and [[smallfolk\|commoners]]. Nobles are addressed as "my lord" by other highborns, or "~~m’lord~~" by the [[smallfolk]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|32}} Commoners might be addressed as goodwoman or goodman.{{Ref\|AGOT\|41}}		The Seven Kingdoms is a [[feudalism\|feudal society]]. Below the king and the royal family ([[House Baratheon of King's Landing]] and historically [[House Targaryen]]) rank the [[Great Houses]] (Houses [[House Arryn\|Arryn]], [[House Baratheon\|Baratheon of Storm's End]], [[House Greyjoy\|Greyjoy]], [[House Lannister\|Lannister]], [[House Martell\|Martell]], [[House Stark\|Stark]], [[House Tully\|Tully]], and [[House Tyrell\|Tyrell]]), followed by other noble houses, both greater and small, [[knight]]s (including [[landed knight]]s, [[household knight]]s, and [[hedge knight]]s), and [[smallfolk\|commoners]]. Nobles are addressed as "my lord" by other highborns, or "m'lord" by the [[smallfolk]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|32}} Commoners might be addressed as goodwoman or goodman.{{Ref\|AGOT\|41}}

	Every noble house has a house motto, while a [[coat of arms]] can be used by both nobility and knights as a sign of status and identification (e.g. on the battlefield). Both nobles and knights can be ransomed, so in battle it might be preferred to capture them instead of killing them. Three hundred [[currency\|golden dragons]] is considered to be a fair ransom for a knight,{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} whereas a nobleman’s son might be ransomed for three thousand golden dragons.{{Ref\|ADWD\|19}} A noble prisoner can be treated with honor and be kept in isolation in rooms as his status requires. However, making offense can result in the loss of the right for such honorable treatment.		Every noble house has a house motto, while a [[coat of arms]] can be used by both nobility and knights as a sign of status and identification (e.g. on the battlefield). Both nobles and knights can be ransomed, so in battle it might be preferred to capture them instead of killing them. Three hundred [[currency\|golden dragons]] is considered to be a fair ransom for a knight,{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} whereas a nobleman’s son might be ransomed for three thousand golden dragons.{{Ref\|ADWD\|19}} A noble prisoner can be treated with honor and be kept in isolation in rooms as his status requires. However, making offense can result in the loss of the right for such honorable treatment.
Line 21:		Line 21:
	{{Quote\|The short answer is that the laws of inheritance in the Seven Kingdoms are modelled on those in real medieval history... which is to say, they were vague, uncodified, subject to varying interpretations, and often contradictory.<ref name=HW>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P210/ The Hornwood Inheritance and the Whents], November 02, 1999</ref>}}		{{Quote\|The short answer is that the laws of inheritance in the Seven Kingdoms are modelled on those in real medieval history... which is to say, they were vague, uncodified, subject to varying interpretations, and often contradictory.<ref name=HW>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P210/ The Hornwood Inheritance and the Whents], November 02, 1999</ref>}}

	Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}} ~~A man’s~~ daughter inherits before her ~~father’s~~ brother.<ref group="N">Alys Karstark: "My brother Harry is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before an uncle." (''A Dance With Dragons'', Jon IX)</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} ~~However, a lord also has the option of naming one of his younger~~ sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When there is no clear heir, claims can be presented to the king.{{Ref\|ADWD\|Epilogue}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}} The only exception is [[Dorne]]~~.There~~, ~~no distinction is made between sons and daughters. Instead~~, children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|~~appendix~~}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref> When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}		Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}}

			[[Andal]] tradition holds that the rights of a trueborn son come before those of a daughter.{{ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} In most of the Seven Kingdoms, including the [[Iron Islands]] and the [[north]], a man's daughter inherits before her father's brother.<ref group="N">[[Asha Greyjoy]]: "[[Euron Greyjoy\|The elder brother]] comes before [[Victarion Greyjoy\|the younger]]. But I am the child of King [[Balon Greyjoy\|Balon's]] body, so I come before you both." (''A Feast for Crows'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 18\|The Iron Captain]])</ref>{{ref\|AFFC\|18}}<ref group="N">[[Alys Karstark]]: "My brother [[Harrion Karstark\|Harry]] is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before [[Arnolf Karstark\|an uncle]]." (''A Dance With Dragons'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44\|Jon IX]])</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} No distinction is made between sons and daughters in [[Dorne]], however, where children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}}{{ref\|TWOIAF\|Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref>

			A lord has the option of naming one of his younger sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}

	A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between Ser Arnold, Ser Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}		A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between Ser Arnold, Ser Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
Line 28:		Line 32:

	Heirs born into a different house drop their birth surname when they come into their inheritance, adopting the name of the inherited house as their own. For example, [[Joffrey Lannister\|Joffrey Lydden]] adopted the name Lannister upon marrying the heiress of that house,{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Westerlands}} while the possibility of [[Beren Tallhart]] adopting the [[House Hornwood\|Hornwood]] name upon inheriting the Hornwood lands is considered.{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}		Heirs born into a different house drop their birth surname when they come into their inheritance, adopting the name of the inherited house as their own. For example, [[Joffrey Lannister\|Joffrey Lydden]] adopted the name Lannister upon marrying the heiress of that house,{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Westerlands}} while the possibility of [[Beren Tallhart]] adopting the [[House Hornwood\|Hornwood]] name upon inheriting the Hornwood lands is considered.{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}

			When there is no clear heir, claims can be presented to the king.{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|Epilogue}}

	===Loss of succession right===		===Loss of succession right===

Nittanian: touch up

2024-01-25T18:56:51Z

touch up

Show changes

Thomaerys Velaryon: Idioms and sayings

2023-10-12T17:07:52Z

Idioms and sayings

Show changes

Mindset: /* Combat */

2023-06-19T16:24:06Z

Combat

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:24, 19 June 2023
Line 142:		Line 142:

	===Combat===		===Combat===
	{{Main\|Tourneys\|Fighting pits}}		{{Main\|Tourneys\|Martial games\|Fighting pits}}

	Popular in [[Westeros]] are [[tourneys]], chivalrous competitions where men compete against one another either in a [[w:jousting\|joust]], a [[w:melee\|melee]], an archery competition. The format and rules used during a tourney can vary between different regions in Westeros, demonstrating the desires of the hosting [[lord]].<ref name=TR>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules Tourney Rules (April 29, 1999)]</ref> Westerosi additionally participate in [[w:bear-baiting\|bear-baiting]]{{Ref\|acok\|50}}{{Ref\|asos\|44}} and [[boar]]-[[w:Boar-baiting\|baiting]].{{Ref\|affc\|33}} [[Rat pits]] are also popular in the slum districts of major cities such as King's Landing and Oldtown, though bulls and dogs also often fight in the pits.{{Ref\|tpatq}}		Popular in [[Westeros]] are [[tourneys]], chivalrous competitions where men compete against one another either in a [[w:jousting\|joust]], a [[w:melee\|melee]], an archery competition. The format and rules used during a tourney can vary between different regions in Westeros, demonstrating the desires of the hosting [[lord]].<ref name=TR>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules Tourney Rules (April 29, 1999)]</ref> Westerosi additionally participate in [[w:bear-baiting\|bear-baiting]]{{Ref\|acok\|50}}{{Ref\|asos\|44}} and [[boar]]-[[w:Boar-baiting\|baiting]].{{Ref\|affc\|33}} [[Rat pits]] are also popular in the slum districts of major cities such as King's Landing and Oldtown, though bulls and dogs also often fight in the pits.{{Ref\|tpatq}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:49, 12 August 2026
Line 23:		Line 23:
	Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}}		Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}}

	[[Andal]] tradition holds that the rights of a trueborn son come before those of a daughter.{{ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} In most of the Seven Kingdoms, including the [[Iron Islands]] and the [[north]], a man's daughter inherits before her father's brother.<ref group="N">[[Asha Greyjoy]]: "[[Euron Greyjoy\|The elder brother]] comes before [[Victarion Greyjoy\|the younger]]. But I am the child of King [[Balon Greyjoy\|Balon's]] body, so I come before you both." (''A Feast for Crows'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 18\|The Iron Captain]])</ref>{{ref\|AFFC\|18}}<ref group="N">[[Alys Karstark]]: "My brother [[Harrion Karstark\|Harry]] is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before [[Arnolf Karstark\|an uncle]]." (''A Dance With Dragons'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44\|Jon IX]])</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} No distinction is made between sons and daughters in [[Dorne]]~~, however~~, where children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}}{{ref\|TWOIAF\|Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref>		[[Andal]] tradition holds that the rights of a trueborn son come before those of a daughter.{{ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} In most of the Seven Kingdoms, including the [[Iron Islands]] and the [[north]], a man's daughter inherits before her father's brother.<ref group="N">[[Asha Greyjoy]]: "[[Euron Greyjoy\|The elder brother]] comes before [[Victarion Greyjoy\|the younger]]. But I am the child of King [[Balon Greyjoy\|Balon's]] body, so I come before you both." (''A Feast for Crows'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 18\|The Iron Captain]])</ref>{{ref\|AFFC\|18}}<ref group="N">[[Alys Karstark]]: "My brother [[Harrion Karstark\|Harry]] is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before [[Arnolf Karstark\|an uncle]]." (''A Dance With Dragons'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44\|Jon IX]])</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} Members of [[House Frey]], however, have omitted daughters when discussing their line of succession.{{ref\|ACOK\|35}}{{ref\|ASOS\|Epilogue}}{{ref\|AFFC\|44}} Additionally, no distinction is made between sons and daughters in [[Dorne]], where children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}}{{ref\|TWOIAF\|Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref>

	A lord has the option of naming one of his younger sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}		A lord has the option of naming one of his younger sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}

	A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between ~~Ser~~ Arnold, ~~Ser~~ Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}		A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between Arnold, Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

	The role of legitimized [[Bastardy\|bastards]] throughout the Seven Kingdoms is also unclear i.e., whether they follow trueborn children, or join the line of succession in order of birth as if they had been trueborn all along.<ref name=HW/> Legitimization, once made, is irreversible.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} The claims of legitimized bastards can present dangerous consequences for trueborn relatives, a famous example being the claim of the legitimized bastard son of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]], [[Daemon I Blackfyre]], whose descendants sought to claim the [[Iron Throne]] from Aegon’s trueborn descendants for five generations.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} While unlegitimized bastards have no legal claim,{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} they may still threaten legitimate descendants' inheritance. The illegitimate [[Jon Snow]]'s decision to join the [[Night's Watch]] pleases [[Catelyn Stark]], because Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}		The role of legitimized [[Bastardy\|bastards]] throughout the Seven Kingdoms is also unclear i.e., whether they follow trueborn children, or join the line of succession in order of birth as if they had been trueborn all along.<ref name=HW/> Legitimization, once made, is irreversible.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} The claims of legitimized bastards can present dangerous consequences for trueborn relatives, a famous example being the claim of the legitimized bastard son of King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]], [[Daemon I Blackfyre]], whose descendants sought to claim the [[Iron Throne]] from Aegon’s trueborn descendants for five generations.{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} While unlegitimized bastards have no legal claim,{{Ref\|ASOS\|45}} they may still threaten legitimate descendants' inheritance. The illegitimate [[Jon Snow]]'s decision to join the [[Night's Watch]] pleases [[Catelyn Stark]], because Jon will never father children who might contest her grandchildren's inheritance of [[Winterfell]].{{Ref\|AGOT\|6}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:56, 28 May 2025
Line 45:		Line 45:
	Inheritance customs for the Iron Throne differ from the inheritance customs in the rest of Westeros. The inheritance rights of females with regard to the Iron Throne have changed over the years, as a result of several power struggles.		Inheritance customs for the Iron Throne differ from the inheritance customs in the rest of Westeros. The inheritance rights of females with regard to the Iron Throne have changed over the years, as a result of several power struggles.

	Females have, over the years, been declared heir to the throne, both directly and indirectly. When King [[Aegon I Targaryen]]'s eldest grandchild, Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)\|Rhaena Targaryen]], was born in {{Date\|23}}, she was regarded as second in line to the throne (her father, Prince [[Aenys I Targaryen\|Aenys Targaryen]], being King Aegon's immediate heir), placed before her father’s half-brother [[Maegor I Targaryen\|Maegor]] in the line of succession.<ref name=sons>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/&do=findComment&comment=6134038 The Sons of the Dragon reading notes (August 16, 2014)]</ref> Upon the birth of Aenys's second child, Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)\|Aegon Targaryen]], Aegon became the first in line after Aenys.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}} When King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] was still childless in {{Date\|47}}, he named his niece, Princess [[Aerea Targaryen]], as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} And in {{Date\|105}}, following the death of his newborn son, King [[Viserys I Targaryen]] named his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen\|Rhaenyra]], his only surviving child at the time, as his heir, had the lords of the realm swear fealty to her, and refused to alter the line of succession even after the birth of three sons in a second marriage.{{Ref\|~~TRP~~}}		Females have, over the years, been declared heir to the throne, both directly and indirectly. When King [[Aegon I Targaryen]]'s eldest grandchild, Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)\|Rhaena Targaryen]], was born in {{Date\|23}}, she was regarded as second in line to the throne (her father, Prince [[Aenys I Targaryen\|Aenys Targaryen]], being King Aegon's immediate heir), placed before her father’s half-brother [[Maegor I Targaryen\|Maegor]] in the line of succession.<ref name=sons>[http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/&do=findComment&comment=6134038 The Sons of the Dragon reading notes (August 16, 2014)]</ref> Upon the birth of Aenys's second child, Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)\|Aegon Targaryen]], Aegon became the first in line after Aenys.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}} When King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] was still childless in {{Date\|47}}, he named his niece, Princess [[Aerea Targaryen]], as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} And in {{Date\|105}}, following the death of his newborn son, King [[Viserys I Targaryen]] named his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen\|Rhaenyra]], his only surviving child at the time, as his heir, had the lords of the realm swear fealty to her, and refused to alter the line of succession even after the birth of three sons in a second marriage.{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}

	However, despite these examples, towards the end of the first century of the Targaryen Dynasty, the first hesitations towards female inheritance of the throne arose. King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]'s eldest son, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Aemon Targaryen]], had been the king's heir until his death in {{Date\|92}}. Aemon had only had one child, a daughter named [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Aemon)\|Rhaenys]]. When naming his new heir, King Jaehaerys I chose his next eldest son, Prince [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Baelon]], over Aemon's daughter Rhaenys. When Baelon died in {{Date\|101}}, a [[Great Council]] was called, in which the [[Westeros]]i lords voted on the succession. The lords voted for Baelon's son [[Viserys I Targaryen\|Viserys]] over Rhaenys's son [[Laenor Velaryon]], by a vote of twenty to one. The lords felt that a male line was preferred over a female line, and believed that a precedent was set stating that the Iron Throne could not pass to a woman, or to the male descendants of a woman.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Ironically, it was Prince Viserys, by then crowned king, who later disregarded these precedents by naming his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] as his heir despite having three healthy sons by a second marriage.{{Ref\|~~TRP~~}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} Viserys's decision would eventually lead to the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]].		However, despite these examples, towards the end of the first century of the Targaryen Dynasty, the first hesitations towards female inheritance of the throne arose. King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]'s eldest son, Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Aemon Targaryen]], had been the king's heir until his death in {{Date\|92}}. Aemon had only had one child, a daughter named [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Aemon)\|Rhaenys]]. When naming his new heir, King Jaehaerys I chose his next eldest son, Prince [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)\|Baelon]], over Aemon's daughter Rhaenys. When Baelon died in {{Date\|101}}, a [[Great Council]] was called, in which the [[Westeros]]i lords voted on the succession. The lords voted for Baelon's son [[Viserys I Targaryen\|Viserys]] over Rhaenys's son [[Laenor Velaryon]], by a vote of twenty to one. The lords felt that a male line was preferred over a female line, and believed that a precedent was set stating that the Iron Throne could not pass to a woman, or to the male descendants of a woman.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I}} Ironically, it was Prince Viserys, by then crowned king, who later disregarded these precedents by naming his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] as his heir despite having three healthy sons by a second marriage.{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} Viserys's decision would eventually lead to the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]].

	This war began when Viserys I's eldest surviving son, [[Aegon II Targaryen]], claimed the throne after Viserys's death, dividing the loyalties of the kingdoms between Aegon II and Rhaenyra.{{Ref\|~~tpatq~~}} Aegon II's sons, [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)\|Jaehaerys]] and [[Maelor Targaryen\|Maelor]], both died during the war, as did Rhaenyra's eldest three sons ([[Jacaerys Velaryon\|Jacaerys]], [[Lucerys Velaryon\|Lucerys]], and [[Joffrey Velaryon]]), while her youngest son, Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys]], was presumed dead.{{Ref\|~~tpatq~~}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} In an attempt to end the war, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] ensured that Aegon II's only remaining heir, his daughter [[Jaehaera Targaryen\|Jaehaera]], was betrothed to Rhaenyra's son, [[Aegon III Targaryen\|Aegon the Younger]], and that both were named Aegon II's heirs.<ref>asoiaf.westeros.org: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/139166-aegon-ii-and-aegon-iii/&do=findComment&comment=7552930 Aegon II and Aegon III (April 23)]</ref> While the king agreed to do so, he also arranged a betrothal of his own.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Stormlands: House Baratheon }} Even though Aegon II died before fathering any more children, and the marriage between Aegon the Younger and Princess Jaehaera did occur, the marriage ended childless, and Aegon the Younger reigned as monarch as King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] after Jaehaera's death.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}		This war began when Viserys I's eldest surviving son, [[Aegon II Targaryen]], claimed the throne after Viserys's death, dividing the loyalties of the kingdoms between Aegon II and Rhaenyra.{{Ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} Aegon II's sons, [[Jaehaerys Targaryen (son of Aegon II)\|Jaehaerys]] and [[Maelor Targaryen\|Maelor]], both died during the war, as did Rhaenyra's eldest three sons ([[Jacaerys Velaryon\|Jacaerys]], [[Lucerys Velaryon\|Lucerys]], and [[Joffrey Velaryon]]), while her youngest son, Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys]], was presumed dead.{{Ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} In an attempt to end the war, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] ensured that Aegon II's only remaining heir, his daughter [[Jaehaera Targaryen\|Jaehaera]], was betrothed to Rhaenyra's son, [[Aegon III Targaryen\|Aegon the Younger]], and that both were named Aegon II's heirs.<ref>asoiaf.westeros.org: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/139166-aegon-ii-and-aegon-iii/&do=findComment&comment=7552930 Aegon II and Aegon III (April 23)]</ref> While the king agreed to do so, he also arranged a betrothal of his own.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Stormlands: House Baratheon }} Even though Aegon II died before fathering any more children, and the marriage between Aegon the Younger and Princess Jaehaera did occur, the marriage ended childless, and Aegon the Younger reigned as monarch as King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] after Jaehaera's death.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}

	The agnatic principle laid down in the Great Council of 101 AC was slightly modified after the Dance of the Dragons. Thereafter, according to a semi-canon source, ''women came after all men in the Targaryen succession,''<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Comic_Con_San_Diego_CA_July_20_232/ Comic Con San Diego (July 23, 2006)]</ref> i.e., women could only succeed if the entire male line of House Targaryen became extinct. Nonetheless, several females claims have since been considered. In {{Date\|171}}, following the deaths of Aegon III's two sons [[Daeron I Targaryen\|Daeron I]] and [[Baelor I Targaryen\|Baelor I]], both childless, the claims of Aegon III’s three daughters were considered. However, with the Dance of the Dragons still fresh in their minds, the claims of the three women were passed over and Aegon III’s brother [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys II]] ascended the throne.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} Another few decades later, King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] died without a clearly established heir. His simple-minded granddaughter [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)\|Vaella Targaryen]], the only child of Maekar's [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)\|eldest son]], was seen as a possible claimant. However, her claim was quickly dismissed.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|6}}		The agnatic principle laid down in the Great Council of 101 AC was slightly modified after the Dance of the Dragons. Thereafter, according to a semi-canon source, ''women came after all men in the Targaryen succession,''<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Comic_Con_San_Diego_CA_July_20_232/ Comic Con San Diego (July 23, 2006)]</ref> i.e., women could only succeed if the entire male line of House Targaryen became extinct. Nonetheless, several females claims have since been considered. In {{Date\|171}}, following the deaths of Aegon III's two sons [[Daeron I Targaryen\|Daeron I]] and [[Baelor I Targaryen\|Baelor I]], both childless, the claims of Aegon III’s three daughters were considered. However, with the Dance of the Dragons still fresh in their minds, the claims of the three women were passed over and Aegon III’s brother [[Viserys II Targaryen\|Viserys II]] ascended the throne.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II}} Another few decades later, King [[Maekar I Targaryen]] died without a clearly established heir. His simple-minded granddaughter [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Daeron)\|Vaella Targaryen]], the only child of Maekar's [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Maekar I)\|eldest son]], was seen as a possible claimant. However, her claim was quickly dismissed.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Targaryen Kings: Maekar I}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|6}}
Line 123:		Line 123:
	In Westeros, in custom to the [[Faith of the Seven]], each of the seven gods have their own holiday.<ref>[[Not a Blog]]: [http://grrm.livejournal.com/451915.html?thread=22952267#t22952267 Books for Brains! (October 31, 2015)]</ref> However, only three are currently known by name. [[Maiden's Day]], a day on which maidens of noble houses are required to go to the sept to light tall white candles at the Maiden's feet and hang parchment garlands about her neck. Mothers, [[whore]]s and widows are barred from the sept along with men. Those maidens who enter the sept sing songs of innocence.{{Ref\|AFFC\|39}} The [[Feast Day of Our Father Above]] is considered to be the most propitious day for making judgments.{{Ref\|FAB\|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} There is also the [[Smith's Day]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}		In Westeros, in custom to the [[Faith of the Seven]], each of the seven gods have their own holiday.<ref>[[Not a Blog]]: [http://grrm.livejournal.com/451915.html?thread=22952267#t22952267 Books for Brains! (October 31, 2015)]</ref> However, only three are currently known by name. [[Maiden's Day]], a day on which maidens of noble houses are required to go to the sept to light tall white candles at the Maiden's feet and hang parchment garlands about her neck. Mothers, [[whore]]s and widows are barred from the sept along with men. Those maidens who enter the sept sing songs of innocence.{{Ref\|AFFC\|39}} The [[Feast Day of Our Father Above]] is considered to be the most propitious day for making judgments.{{Ref\|FAB\|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} There is also the [[Smith's Day]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

	In the [[Free City]] of [[Qohor]], the [[Black Goat ~~of Qohor~~]] is given a daily blood sacrifice. Though ~~usually~~ [[animal]]s (calves, bullocks, and horses) are used to this end, on holy days condemned criminals are sacrificed.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Free Cities: Qohor}}		==Blood sacrifice==
			[[Blood sacrifice]], including human sacrifice, is practiced in some cultures of the known world.{{ref\|ACOK\|50}}{{ref\|ASOS\|54}}{{ref\|ADWD\|2}}{{ref\|ADWD\|29}} In the [[Free City]] of [[Qohor]], the [[Black Goat]] is given a daily blood sacrifice. Though [[animal]]s (calves, bullocks, and horses) are usually used to this end, on holy days condemned criminals are sacrificed instead by the Qohorik.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Free Cities: Qohor}}

	==Hospitality==		==Hospitality==
Line 137:		Line 138:
	Children play with toys (e.g., puppets,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} barrel hoops, blocks, carved wooden statues,{{Ref\|ADWD\|18}} and dolls){{Ref\|ASOS\|29}} or play a variety of games. Noble born children, especially when they grow older, are expected to train in several skills for their entertainment as well as general education. Both boys and girls learn to ride horses.{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|68}} Girls are taught womanly arts, which include sewing,{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} embroidering, dancing, singing, writing poetry, or playing musical instruments (e.g., the [[harp\|high harp]] or the bells).{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}} From a certain age and onwards, boys begin to train in martial skills. Usually starting at a young age, boys are trained with spear, sword, and shield.{{Ref\|ADWD\|25}} Younger boys train with wooden swords.{{Ref\|ACOK\|4}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|31}} By the time boys are twelve, they have often been training at arms for years.{{Ref\|ADWD\|21}}		Children play with toys (e.g., puppets,{{Ref\|AGOT\|29}} barrel hoops, blocks, carved wooden statues,{{Ref\|ADWD\|18}} and dolls){{Ref\|ASOS\|29}} or play a variety of games. Noble born children, especially when they grow older, are expected to train in several skills for their entertainment as well as general education. Both boys and girls learn to ride horses.{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|68}} Girls are taught womanly arts, which include sewing,{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} embroidering, dancing, singing, writing poetry, or playing musical instruments (e.g., the [[harp\|high harp]] or the bells).{{Ref\|AGOT\|7}} From a certain age and onwards, boys begin to train in martial skills. Usually starting at a young age, boys are trained with spear, sword, and shield.{{Ref\|ADWD\|25}} Younger boys train with wooden swords.{{Ref\|ACOK\|4}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|31}} By the time boys are twelve, they have often been training at arms for years.{{Ref\|ADWD\|21}}

	Places adults might like to visit for their entertainment include [[:Category:Inns\|taverns]] and [[prostitution\|brothels]]. Most nobles are literate, and therefore might prefer to spend their times reading books.{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} Nobles might prefer to sail for their pleasure,{{Ref\|~~ASOS~~\|6}}{{Ref\|~~AFFC~~\|28}}{{Ref\|~~trp~~}} or simply take a horse ride, sometimes to pick flowers or feast outdoors.{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}} Both adults and children, noble and smallfolk, enjoy swimming in lakes, rivers, pools, and moats.{{Ref\|AGOT\|4}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|14}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|35}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|2}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|41}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|2}}{{Ref\|TMK}}		Places adults might like to visit for their entertainment include [[:Category:Inns\|taverns]] and [[prostitution\|brothels]]. Most nobles are literate, and therefore might prefer to spend their times reading books.{{Ref\|AFFC\|24}} Nobles might prefer to sail for their pleasure,{{Ref\|FAB\|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|6}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}} or simply take a horse ride, sometimes to pick flowers or feast outdoors.{{Ref\|AFFC\|28}} Both adults and children, noble and smallfolk, enjoy swimming in lakes, rivers, pools, and moats.{{Ref\|AGOT\|4}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|14}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|35}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|2}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|41}}{{Ref\|AFFC\|2}}{{Ref\|TMK}}

	===Games===		===Games===
Line 159:		Line 160:
	{{Main\|Tourneys\|Martial games\|Fighting pits}}		{{Main\|Tourneys\|Martial games\|Fighting pits}}

	Popular in [[Westeros]] are [[tourneys]], chivalrous competitions where men compete against one another either in a [[w:jousting\|joust]], a [[w:melee\|melee]], an archery competition. The format and rules used during a tourney can vary between different regions in Westeros, demonstrating the desires of the hosting [[lord]].<ref name=TR>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules Tourney Rules], April 29, 1999</ref> Westerosi additionally participate in [[w:bear-baiting\|bear-baiting]]{{Ref\|ACOK\|50}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} and [[boar]]-[[w:Boar-baiting\|baiting]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|33}} [[Rat pits]] are also popular in the slum districts of major cities such as King's Landing and Oldtown, though bulls and dogs also often fight in the pits.{{Ref\|~~tpatq~~}}		Popular in [[Westeros]] are [[tourneys]], chivalrous competitions where men compete against one another either in a [[w:jousting\|joust]], a [[w:melee\|melee]], an archery competition. The format and rules used during a tourney can vary between different regions in Westeros, demonstrating the desires of the hosting [[lord]].<ref name=TR>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules Tourney Rules], April 29, 1999</ref> Westerosi additionally participate in [[w:bear-baiting\|bear-baiting]]{{Ref\|ACOK\|50}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} and [[boar]]-[[w:Boar-baiting\|baiting]].{{Ref\|AFFC\|33}} [[Rat pits]] are also popular in the slum districts of major cities such as King's Landing and Oldtown, though bulls and dogs also often fight in the pits.{{Ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

	The [[Ghiscari]] cities in [[Slaver's Bay]] prefer to watch gladiatorial combats in the [[fighting pits]]. These pits can be found in at least [[Astapor]]{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}} and [[Meereen]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|70}} Within these pits, the both male and female pit fighters battle either one another, or an animal, until one dies. Additionally, children might be made to fights against wild animals.{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}}		The [[Ghiscari]] cities in [[Slaver's Bay]] prefer to watch gladiatorial combats in the [[fighting pits]]. These pits can be found in at least [[Astapor]]{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}} and [[Meereen]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|70}} Within these pits, the both male and female [[pit fighters]] battle either one another, or an animal, until one dies. Additionally, children might be made to fights against wild animals.{{Ref\|ASOS\|23}}

	===Gambling===		===Gambling===

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:44, 25 January 2024
Line 11:		Line 11:
	===Social Ranks===		===Social Ranks===
	:{{Main\|Feudalism}}		:{{Main\|Feudalism}}
	The Seven Kingdoms is a [[feudalism\|feudal society]]. Below the king and the royal family ([[House Baratheon of King's Landing]] and historically [[House Targaryen]]) rank the [[Great Houses]] (Houses [[House Arryn\|Arryn]], [[House Baratheon\|Baratheon of Storm's End]], [[House Greyjoy\|Greyjoy]], [[House Lannister\|Lannister]], [[House Martell\|Martell]], [[House Stark\|Stark]], [[House Tully\|Tully]], and [[House Tyrell\|Tyrell]]), followed by other noble houses, both greater and small, [[knight]]s (including [[landed knight]]s, [[household knight]]s, and [[hedge knight]]s), and [[smallfolk\|commoners]]. Nobles are addressed as "my lord" by other highborns, or "~~m’lord~~" by the [[smallfolk]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|32}} Commoners might be addressed as goodwoman or goodman.{{Ref\|AGOT\|41}}		The Seven Kingdoms is a [[feudalism\|feudal society]]. Below the king and the royal family ([[House Baratheon of King's Landing]] and historically [[House Targaryen]]) rank the [[Great Houses]] (Houses [[House Arryn\|Arryn]], [[House Baratheon\|Baratheon of Storm's End]], [[House Greyjoy\|Greyjoy]], [[House Lannister\|Lannister]], [[House Martell\|Martell]], [[House Stark\|Stark]], [[House Tully\|Tully]], and [[House Tyrell\|Tyrell]]), followed by other noble houses, both greater and small, [[knight]]s (including [[landed knight]]s, [[household knight]]s, and [[hedge knight]]s), and [[smallfolk\|commoners]]. Nobles are addressed as "my lord" by other highborns, or "m'lord" by the [[smallfolk]].{{Ref\|ADWD\|32}} Commoners might be addressed as goodwoman or goodman.{{Ref\|AGOT\|41}}

	Every noble house has a house motto, while a [[coat of arms]] can be used by both nobility and knights as a sign of status and identification (e.g. on the battlefield). Both nobles and knights can be ransomed, so in battle it might be preferred to capture them instead of killing them. Three hundred [[currency\|golden dragons]] is considered to be a fair ransom for a knight,{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} whereas a nobleman’s son might be ransomed for three thousand golden dragons.{{Ref\|ADWD\|19}} A noble prisoner can be treated with honor and be kept in isolation in rooms as his status requires. However, making offense can result in the loss of the right for such honorable treatment.		Every noble house has a house motto, while a [[coat of arms]] can be used by both nobility and knights as a sign of status and identification (e.g. on the battlefield). Both nobles and knights can be ransomed, so in battle it might be preferred to capture them instead of killing them. Three hundred [[currency\|golden dragons]] is considered to be a fair ransom for a knight,{{Ref\|ASOS\|44}} whereas a nobleman’s son might be ransomed for three thousand golden dragons.{{Ref\|ADWD\|19}} A noble prisoner can be treated with honor and be kept in isolation in rooms as his status requires. However, making offense can result in the loss of the right for such honorable treatment.
Line 21:		Line 21:
	{{Quote\|The short answer is that the laws of inheritance in the Seven Kingdoms are modelled on those in real medieval history... which is to say, they were vague, uncodified, subject to varying interpretations, and often contradictory.<ref name=HW>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P210/ The Hornwood Inheritance and the Whents], November 02, 1999</ref>}}		{{Quote\|The short answer is that the laws of inheritance in the Seven Kingdoms are modelled on those in real medieval history... which is to say, they were vague, uncodified, subject to varying interpretations, and often contradictory.<ref name=HW>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Category/C91/P210/ The Hornwood Inheritance and the Whents], November 02, 1999</ref>}}

	Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}} ~~A man’s~~ daughter inherits before her ~~father’s~~ brother.<ref group="N">Alys Karstark: "My brother Harry is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before an uncle." (''A Dance With Dragons'', Jon IX)</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} ~~However, a lord also has the option of naming one of his younger~~ sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When there is no clear heir, claims can be presented to the king.{{Ref\|ADWD\|Epilogue}}{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}} The only exception is [[Dorne]]~~.There~~, ~~no distinction is made between sons and daughters. Instead~~, children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|~~appendix~~}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref> When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}		Male-preference [[w:primogeniture\|primogeniture]] is customary, but not binding, for most nobles.<ref>Ran at [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/120966-errors-in-the-woiaf/&page=4#comment-6801531 A Forum of Ice and Fire]: "Primogeniture is customary, but not binding... especially not to a king. We have other examples of people being passed over, or potentially passed over, for others."</ref> A man's eldest son is his heir, followed by his second son, then his third son, and so on. In theory, the youngest son is followed in the line of succession by the eldest daughter, after whom come her sisters in birth order.{{Ref\|AGOT\|63}}{{Ref\|ASOS\|16}}

			[[Andal]] tradition holds that the rights of a trueborn son come before those of a daughter.{{ref\|FAB\|The Dying of the Dragons - The Blacks and the Greens}} In most of the Seven Kingdoms, including the [[Iron Islands]] and the [[north]], a man's daughter inherits before her father's brother.<ref group="N">[[Asha Greyjoy]]: "[[Euron Greyjoy\|The elder brother]] comes before [[Victarion Greyjoy\|the younger]]. But I am the child of King [[Balon Greyjoy\|Balon's]] body, so I come before you both." (''A Feast for Crows'', [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 18\|The Iron Captain]])</ref>{{ref\|AFFC\|18}}<ref group="N">[[Alys Karstark]]: "My brother [[Harrion Karstark\|Harry]] is the rightful lord, and by law I am his heir. A daughter comes before [[Arnolf Karstark\|an uncle]]." (''A Dance With Dragons'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 44\|Jon IX]])</ref>{{Ref\|ADWD\|44}} No distinction is made between sons and daughters in [[Dorne]], however, where children inherit in order of birth regardless of gender, as per [[Rhoynish]] custom.{{Ref\|AGOT\|Appendix}}{{ref\|TWOIAF\|Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}} In the case of an inheriting female, her last name will be passed on to her children, instead of the name of her husband.{{Ref\|ASOS\|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Martell_Names_Inheritance The Martell Name’s Inheritance], June 13, 2001</ref>

			A lord has the option of naming one of his younger sons heir, passing over his elder children,{{Ref\|AGOT\|59}} or to name the child of another as his heir.{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} When a ruling lord dies and leaves no clear heir, his widow might lay claim upon his lands and rule until her own death (e.g., Lady [[Donella Hornwood]] and Lady [[Barbrey Dustin]]), and in such a case, might name an heir by herself.{{Ref\|ADWD\|37}}

	A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between Ser Arnold, Ser Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}		A lord may lay out specific terms for inheritance or pass over their offspring in his will, which may invite legal wrangling after their death, and potentially violence during it. For instance, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] preferred his elder son, Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], to be the heir to [[Casterly Rock]], and as such refused to acknowledge the claim of his younger son, [[Tyrion Lannister\|Tyrion]], despite custom disqualifying Jaime due to being a member of the [[Kingsguard]].{{Ref\|ASOS\|4}} Another example is Lord [[Wyman Webber]], who declared in his will that his daughter and only heir, [[Rohanne Webber\|Rohanne]], had to be wed by a specifically determined time in order to keep her inheritance. If she were to remain unwed passed the determined date, her inheritance was set to pass on to another relative.{{Ref\|TSS}} Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]] also wrote a last testament stating that her rebellious cousin, Ser [[Arnold Arryn\|Arnold]] and his son [[Eldric Arryn\|Eldric]] should be passed over for her more distant cousin, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn\|Joffrey]]. However, a war of succession in the [[Vale of Arryn\|Vale]] ensued upon her death, between Ser Arnold, Ser Joffrey, and another claimant, [[Isembard Arryn]].{{Ref\|FAB\|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
Line 28:		Line 32:

	Heirs born into a different house drop their birth surname when they come into their inheritance, adopting the name of the inherited house as their own. For example, [[Joffrey Lannister\|Joffrey Lydden]] adopted the name Lannister upon marrying the heiress of that house,{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Westerlands}} while the possibility of [[Beren Tallhart]] adopting the [[House Hornwood\|Hornwood]] name upon inheriting the Hornwood lands is considered.{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}		Heirs born into a different house drop their birth surname when they come into their inheritance, adopting the name of the inherited house as their own. For example, [[Joffrey Lannister\|Joffrey Lydden]] adopted the name Lannister upon marrying the heiress of that house,{{Ref\|TWOIAF\|The Westerlands}} while the possibility of [[Beren Tallhart]] adopting the [[House Hornwood\|Hornwood]] name upon inheriting the Hornwood lands is considered.{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}

			When there is no clear heir, claims can be presented to the king.{{Ref\|ACOK\|16}}{{Ref\|ADWD\|Epilogue}}

	===Loss of succession right===		===Loss of succession right===