Brandon Stark
Brandon Stark | |
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Allegiance | House Stark |
Culture | Westeros |
Born | Winterfell |
Died | King's Landing |
Brandon Stark, older brother to Eddard Stark and Lyanna Stark, was the original heir to Winterfell prior to Robert's Rebellion.
History
Brandon was betrothed to Catelyn Tully of Riverrun, but Petyr Baelish, a ward of Catelyn's father, loved Catelyn and challenged Brandon to a duel for her hand. Brandon won their duel, but did not kill Petyr, in concession to Catelyn's pleas[1][2].
Brandon was on his way to Riverrun to wed Catelyn when word reached him of his sister Lyanna's supposed abduction by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. Brandon and four companions rode to King's Landing and threatened Rhaegar's life. They were arrested by King Aerys and charged with plotting Rhaegar's murder. Their fathers were called to court to answer the charges. Brandon was forced to watch as his father was cooked alive in his own armor. He was bound with a leather cord around his neck and a longsword just out of reach, and he strangled himself trying to get to the sword to save his father[3][4].
Appearance and character
Brandon was in appearence and character very different from Eddard[5]. He was rather hot-blooded something, his younger brother described as coming from the wolfblood. He shared this trait shared with his sister[6]. Brandon was tall and handsome.
Family
References
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 18, Catelyn
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 40, Catelyn
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 4, Eddard
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 55, Catelyn
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 22, Arya