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{{Noble House | {{Noble House | ||
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| image | | House_name = House Butterwell | ||
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| Coat_of_arms = Undy green, white, and yellow<br>''(Barry wavy vert, argent, and or)'' | |||
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| Seat = | | Seat = [[Whitewalls]] (formerly) | ||
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| Region = [[ | | Region = [[Riverlands]] | ||
| Title = | | Title = [[Lord of Whitewalls]] (formerly) | ||
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| Overlord = [[House Baelish | | Overlord = [[House Tully]] {{s|?–{{Date|300}}}}<br>[[House Baelish]] {{s|{{Date|300}}–present}} | ||
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'''House Butterwell''' is a noble house of the [[ | '''House Butterwell''' is a noble house of the [[riverlands]]. Their blazon is undy green, white, and yellow.{{Ref|TMK}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/4/ Houses in the Riverlands]</ref> | ||
House Butterwell was once a rich house with extensive lands, though its main incomes came from dairy cows,{{Ref|tmk}} prompting some to dismiss their origins as little more than upjumped [[cattle]] thieves,{{Ref|TMK}} and once had a castle called [[Whitewalls]]. Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]] was said to have had the best [[wine]]s outside of the [[Arbor]].{{ref|TMK}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Lord [[ | After King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] exterminated [[House Harroway]] in {{Date|44}}, he divided the Harroway holdings among his remaining supporters. The king granted [[Lord Harroway's Town]] to Lord [[Alton Butterwell]], [[Harrenhal]] to Lord [[Walton Towers]], and the rest of the Harroway holdings to Lord [[Darnold Darry]].{{Ref|tsotd}} When Maegor decided to take more wives as he needed an heir, Alton, the king's [[master of coin]], suggested his widowed stout sister as a match, who while no great beauty had given birth to seven children so her fertility was beyond doubt. Maegor was scornful of Alton's offer, but remembering his words he eventually chose women of proven fertility when he wed three new [[Black Brides|brides]] in {{Date|47}}.{{Ref|TSOTD}} | ||
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Lord Butterwell initially supported Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]'s claim to the [[Iron Throne]] and declared for the [[blacks]]. He was captured and sent to the [[Red Keep]]'s dungeons. When he was faced with the choice between swearing fealty to [[Aegon II Targaryen]] or death, Lord Butterwell chose to defect to the [[greens]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} | |||
[[Lord Butterwell (grandfather of Ambrose)|Lord Butterwell]] was [[Hand of the King]] to [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]. King Aegon stayed one night at Butterwell's castle,{{Ref|TMK}} and gave his Hand a [[dragon egg]] in return for "access" to his three [[maiden]] daughters.{{Ref|TMK}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} By the next day all three girls had royal [[bastards]] on the way, according to the tales.{{Ref|TMK}} He had [[Whitewalls]] built, the pale castle was commonly called the Milkhouse by the [[smallfolk]] who lived near it. Its walls, keep, and towers were made of white stone quarried in the [[Vale of Arryn]], and its floors and pillars were crafted from white [[marble]] veined with [[gold]]. The rafters were carved from the trunks of [[weirwood]]s.{{ref|TMK}} | |||
Lord Butterwell's grandson, [[Ambrose Butterwell]], was a [[master of coin]] under King [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]{{Ref|TMK}} and was also later a Hand of the King, for [[Daeron II Targaryen]].{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TMK}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} At the beginning of the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]], Lord Ambrose performed so poorly that some thought he was in league with [[Daemon I Blackfyre|Daemon Blackfyre]].{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} He was replaced by [[Lord Hayford]] as Hand.{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} | |||
The Butterwells attempted to keep one foot in each camp during the First Blackfyre Rebellion.{{Ref|TMK}} Lord Ambrose's eldest son fought for Daeron while his second son fought for Daemon, but both sons died at the [[Battle of the Redgrass Field]]. His youngest son died of the [[Great Spring Sickness]].{{Ref|TMK}} | |||
Lord Ambrose held a [[ | In {{Date|212}}, Lord Ambrose held a [[wedding tourney at Whitewalls]], for a [[marriage]] between himself and [[Lady Butterwell|the daughter]] of [[Lord Frey]], which became the setting for the [[Second Blackfyre Rebellion]]. As punishment, Lord [[Brynden Rivers]] allowed Ambrose to keep only a tenth of his wealth. Whitewalls was stripped from the Butterwells, and Bloodraven decided to have it dismantled to prevent it from becoming a [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyre]] monument.{{Ref|TMK}} | ||
==House Butterwell at the end of the third century== | ==House Butterwell at the end of the third century== | ||
The known Butterwells during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are: | The known Butterwells during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are: | ||
* | * No member has appeared yet. | ||
==Historical Members== | ==Historical Members== | ||
* Lord Butterwell, a Hand of the King to Aegon IV. | * Lord [[Alton Butterwell]], [[master of coin]] during the reign of [[Maegor I Targaryen]].{{Ref|TSOTD}}{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} | ||
* Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]], grandson of | ** Alton's sister, a fat and homely widow, but of proven fertility, having produced seven children.{{Ref|TSOTD}}{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} | ||
** His | * [[Beatrice Butterwell]], the closest friend of Princess [[Viserra Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} | ||
* Lord Butterwell, who chose to swear fealty to [[Aegon II Targaryen]] and the [[greens]] rather than face execution for having supported [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] and the [[blacks]] at the start of the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} | |||
* [[Lord Butterwell (grandfather of Ambrose)|Lord Butterwell]], a [[Hand of the King]] to [[Aegon IV Targaryen]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} and the first [[Lord of Whitewalls]].{{ref|TMK}} | |||
** Three daughters.{{Ref|TMK}} | |||
** A son.{{Ref|TMK}} | |||
*** Lord [[Ambrose Butterwell]], grandson of Lord Butterwell, head of the house during the reigns of Aegon IV Targaryen, [[Daeron II Targaryen]], and [[Aerys I Targaryen]]; he was a master of coin under Aegon IV and a Hand of the King to Daeron II.{{Ref|TMK}}{{Ref|TSS}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I}} | |||
**** Three sons and three daughters by his first wife.{{Ref|TMK}} | |||
**** [[Lady Butterwell]], his second wife and daughter of [[Lord Frey]].{{Ref|TMK}} | |||
{{Butterwell tree}} | |||
==Quotes== | |||
{{quote|'''Kyle''': [[Ambrose Butterwell|Lord Butterwell]] is said to have the best [[wine]]s north of the [[Arbor]]. He was once the [[Hand of the King|King's Hand]], as [[Lord Butterwell (grandfather of Ambrose)|his father's father]] was before him, and he is said to be a pious man besides, and very rich.<br>'''Maynard''': His wealth is all from cows. He ought to take a swollen udder for his arms. These Butterwells have milk running in their veins, and the [[House Frey|Freys]] are no better. This will be a marriage of [[cattle]] thieves and toll collectors, one lot of coin clinkers joining with another.{{ref|TMK}}|[[Kyle the Cat]] and [[Maynard Plumm]]}} | |||
==Behind the Scenes== | |||
In a draft of ''[[The Sworn Sword]]'', the Butterwells are a house from the [[Reach]], and [[House Osgrey]] is sworn to them.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/asoiaf/comments/1rr4uwd/spoilers_extended_secrets_of_the_cushing_library/ (Spoilers Extended) Secrets of the Cushing Library: The Sworn Sword] - gsteff on Reddit</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:39, 18 July 2026
| House Butterwell | |
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| Coat of arms |
Undy green, white, and yellow (Barry wavy vert, argent, and or) |
| Seat | Whitewalls (formerly) |
| Head | Unknown |
| Region | Riverlands |
| Title | Lord of Whitewalls (formerly) |
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House Butterwell is a noble house of the riverlands. Their blazon is undy green, white, and yellow.[1][2]
House Butterwell was once a rich house with extensive lands, though its main incomes came from dairy cows,[1] prompting some to dismiss their origins as little more than upjumped cattle thieves,[1] and once had a castle called Whitewalls. Lord Ambrose Butterwell was said to have had the best wines outside of the Arbor.[1]
History
[edit]After King Maegor I Targaryen exterminated House Harroway in 44 AC, he divided the Harroway holdings among his remaining supporters. The king granted Lord Harroway's Town to Lord Alton Butterwell, Harrenhal to Lord Walton Towers, and the rest of the Harroway holdings to Lord Darnold Darry.[3] When Maegor decided to take more wives as he needed an heir, Alton, the king's master of coin, suggested his widowed stout sister as a match, who while no great beauty had given birth to seven children so her fertility was beyond doubt. Maegor was scornful of Alton's offer, but remembering his words he eventually chose women of proven fertility when he wed three new brides in 47 AC.[3]
During the Dance of the Dragons, Lord Butterwell initially supported Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne and declared for the blacks. He was captured and sent to the Red Keep's dungeons. When he was faced with the choice between swearing fealty to Aegon II Targaryen or death, Lord Butterwell chose to defect to the greens.[4]
Lord Butterwell was Hand of the King to Aegon IV Targaryen. King Aegon stayed one night at Butterwell's castle,[1] and gave his Hand a dragon egg in return for "access" to his three maiden daughters.[1][5] By the next day all three girls had royal bastards on the way, according to the tales.[1] He had Whitewalls built, the pale castle was commonly called the Milkhouse by the smallfolk who lived near it. Its walls, keep, and towers were made of white stone quarried in the Vale of Arryn, and its floors and pillars were crafted from white marble veined with gold. The rafters were carved from the trunks of weirwoods.[1]
Lord Butterwell's grandson, Ambrose Butterwell, was a master of coin under King Aegon IV Targaryen[1] and was also later a Hand of the King, for Daeron II Targaryen.[6][1][7] At the beginning of the First Blackfyre Rebellion, Lord Ambrose performed so poorly that some thought he was in league with Daemon Blackfyre.[6][7] He was replaced by Lord Hayford as Hand.[6][7]
The Butterwells attempted to keep one foot in each camp during the First Blackfyre Rebellion.[1] Lord Ambrose's eldest son fought for Daeron while his second son fought for Daemon, but both sons died at the Battle of the Redgrass Field. His youngest son died of the Great Spring Sickness.[1]
In 212 AC, Lord Ambrose held a wedding tourney at Whitewalls, for a marriage between himself and the daughter of Lord Frey, which became the setting for the Second Blackfyre Rebellion. As punishment, Lord Brynden Rivers allowed Ambrose to keep only a tenth of his wealth. Whitewalls was stripped from the Butterwells, and Bloodraven decided to have it dismantled to prevent it from becoming a Blackfyre monument.[1]
House Butterwell at the end of the third century
[edit]The known Butterwells during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- No member has appeared yet.
Historical Members
[edit]- Lord Alton Butterwell, master of coin during the reign of Maegor I Targaryen.[3][8]
- Beatrice Butterwell, the closest friend of Princess Viserra Targaryen.[9]
- Lord Butterwell, who chose to swear fealty to Aegon II Targaryen and the greens rather than face execution for having supported Rhaenyra Targaryen and the blacks at the start of the Dance of the Dragons.[4]
- Lord Butterwell, a Hand of the King to Aegon IV Targaryen[5] and the first Lord of Whitewalls.[1]
- Three daughters.[1]
- A son.[1]
- Lord Ambrose Butterwell, grandson of Lord Butterwell, head of the house during the reigns of Aegon IV Targaryen, Daeron II Targaryen, and Aerys I Targaryen; he was a master of coin under Aegon IV and a Hand of the King to Daeron II.[1][6][7]
- Three sons and three daughters by his first wife.[1]
- Lady Butterwell, his second wife and daughter of Lord Frey.[1]
- Lord Ambrose Butterwell, grandson of Lord Butterwell, head of the house during the reigns of Aegon IV Targaryen, Daeron II Targaryen, and Aerys I Targaryen; he was a master of coin under Aegon IV and a Hand of the King to Daeron II.[1][6][7]
Quotes
[edit]Kyle: Lord Butterwell is said to have the best wines north of the Arbor. He was once the King's Hand, as his father's father was before him, and he is said to be a pious man besides, and very rich.
Maynard: His wealth is all from cows. He ought to take a swollen udder for his arms. These Butterwells have milk running in their veins, and the Freys are no better. This will be a marriage of cattle thieves and toll collectors, one lot of coin clinkers joining with another.[1]
Behind the Scenes
[edit]In a draft of The Sworn Sword, the Butterwells are a house from the Reach, and House Osgrey is sworn to them.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Riverlands
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aerys I.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
- ↑ (Spoilers Extended) Secrets of the Cushing Library: The Sworn Sword - gsteff on Reddit
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