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Before the [[ironmen]] conquered the island, it was ruled by [[House Woodfoot]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Bran</ref> Because of this the coat of arms of the [[House Hoare|house ruling the Ironborn at that time]] has a green tree in the 2nd quarter as a reference to their possession of Bear Island.<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/3/ Houses on the Iron Islands]</ref> The island became part of the [[North]] during the reign of [[Rodrik Stark]], supposedly as a result of a wrestling match. Rodrik Stark then gave the island to | Before the [[ironmen]] conquered the island, it was ruled by [[House Woodfoot]].<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 56|Chapter 56]], Bran</ref> Because of this the coat of arms of the [[House Hoare|house ruling the Ironborn at that time]] has a green tree in the 2nd quarter as a reference to their possession of Bear Island.<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/3/ Houses on the Iron Islands]</ref> The island became part of the [[North]] during the reign of [[Rodrik Stark]], supposedly as a result of a wrestling match. Rodrik Stark then gave the island to House Mormont.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Bran</ref> | ||
In days past, the ironmen or [[wildlings]] from the [[Frozen Shore]] would raid Bear Island and the men would be fishing out to sea. The women would defend the island while the men were away. This created a warrior culture even among the women.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn</ref> | In days past, the ironmen or [[wildlings]] from the [[Frozen Shore]] would raid Bear Island and the men would be fishing out to sea. The women would defend the island while the men were away. This created a warrior culture even among the women.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 45|Chapter 45]], Catelyn</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:03, 2 July 2011
Bear Island is a remote island in the North that is home to House Mormont. It lies within the Bay of Ice.
The hall of the Mormonts is built of huge logs and surrounded by an earthen palisade. Aside from a few crofters, the inhabitants of Bear Island live along the coasts and fish the seas.[1] On the gate there is a carving of a woman in a bearskin with a babe suckling at her breast in one arm and a battleaxe in the other.[2]
History
Before the ironmen conquered the island, it was ruled by House Woodfoot.[3] Because of this the coat of arms of the house ruling the Ironborn at that time has a green tree in the 2nd quarter as a reference to their possession of Bear Island.[4] The island became part of the North during the reign of Rodrik Stark, supposedly as a result of a wrestling match. Rodrik Stark then gave the island to House Mormont.[5]
In days past, the ironmen or wildlings from the Frozen Shore would raid Bear Island and the men would be fishing out to sea. The women would defend the island while the men were away. This created a warrior culture even among the women.[6]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Maester Aemon sent a raven to Bear Island in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.[7]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 56, Bran
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses on the Iron Islands
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 66, Bran
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 55, Jon