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{{Character | {{Character | ||
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| Alias = The Darling of the Vale | | Alias = The Darling of the Vale | ||
− | | Title = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>Keeper of the | + | | Title = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>[[Keeper of the Gates of the Moon]] |
| Allegiance = [[House Arryn]] | | Allegiance = [[House Arryn]] | ||
| Race = | | Race = | ||
− | | Culture = | + | | Culture = [[Valemen]] |
− | | Spouse = | + | | Spouse = A daughter of [[Elys Waynwood]] |
+ | | Issue = Son | ||
| Place_of_Birth = | | Place_of_Birth = | ||
| Date_of_Birth = | | Date_of_Birth = | ||
| Place_of_Death = [[Stoney Sept]] | | Place_of_Death = [[Stoney Sept]] | ||
− | | Date_of_Death = {{ | + | | Date_of_Death = {{Date|283}} |
− | | Books = [[A Storm of Swords]] ( | + | | Books = ''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned) |
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}} | }} | ||
− | Ser '''Denys Arryn''', known as the '''Darling of the Vale''', was a [[knight]] of [[House Arryn]]. A distant cousin to the ruling line | + | Ser '''Denys Arryn''', known as the '''Darling of the Vale''', was a [[knight]] of [[House Arryn]]. A distant cousin to the ruling line, he married Lord [[Jon Arryn]]'s niece. |
==Character and Appearance== | ==Character and Appearance== | ||
− | Denys was a "renowned jouster, handsome and gallant and brimming with courtesy".{{ | + | Denys was a "renowned jouster, handsome and gallant and brimming with courtesy".{{Ref|AFFC|41}} |
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Denys hailed from a poor branch of [[House Arryn]]. He married a distant cousin who descended from the main Arryn branch. Since Denys had "Arryn" as a surname and had married the eldest surviving daughter of [[Alys Arryn]] he was considered the next heir of the house after [[Elbert Arryn]]. He was named Keeper of the [[Gates of the Moon]] by Lord [[Jon Arryn]], replacing Jon's brother, Ser [[Ronnel Arryn (son of Jasper)|Ronnel]].{{ | + | Denys hailed from a poor branch of [[House Arryn]]. He married a distant cousin who descended from the main Arryn branch. Since Denys had "Arryn" as a surname and had married the eldest surviving daughter of [[Alys Arryn]] he was considered the next heir of the house after [[Elbert Arryn]]. He was named Keeper of the [[Gates of the Moon]] by Lord [[Jon Arryn]], replacing Jon's brother, Ser [[Ronnel Arryn (son of Jasper)|Ronnel]].{{Ref|AFFC|10}} When Elbert was murdered by King [[Aerys II Targaryen]] Denys was made heir.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} |
− | During the [[Battle of the Bells]], a major battle in [[Robert's Rebellion]], Ser Denys fought Lord [[Jon Connington]] and was slain by him.{{ref|aSoS|29}} His wife and son both died shortly afterwards.{{ | + | During the [[Battle of the Bells]], a major battle in [[Robert's Rebellion]], Ser Denys fought Lord [[Jon Connington]] and was slain by him.{{ref|aSoS|29}} His wife and son both died shortly afterwards.{{Ref|AFFC|41}} |
==Family== | ==Family== | ||
{{Arryn tree}} | {{Arryn tree}} | ||
− | ==References | + | ==References== |
− | {{ | + | {{References}} |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:House Arryn]] |
+ | [[Category:Casualties of Robert's Rebellion|Arryn, Denys]] | ||
[[Category:Characters from the Vale|Arryn, Denys]] | [[Category:Characters from the Vale|Arryn, Denys]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Keepers of the Gates of the Moon|Arryn, Denys]] |
[[Category:Knights|Arryn, Denys]] | [[Category:Knights|Arryn, Denys]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Nobles|Arryn, Denys]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Rebels of Robert's Rebellion|Arryn, Denys]] | ||
[[es:Denys Arryn]] | [[es:Denys Arryn]] |
Revision as of 17:55, 28 June 2019
Denys Arryn | |
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Alias | The Darling of the Vale |
Titles | |
Allegiance | House Arryn |
Culture | Valemen |
Died |
283 AC Stoney Sept |
Spouse | A daughter of Elys Waynwood |
Issue | Son |
Books |
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Ser Denys Arryn, known as the Darling of the Vale, was a knight of House Arryn. A distant cousin to the ruling line, he married Lord Jon Arryn's niece.
Character and Appearance
Denys was a "renowned jouster, handsome and gallant and brimming with courtesy".[1]
History
Denys hailed from a poor branch of House Arryn. He married a distant cousin who descended from the main Arryn branch. Since Denys had "Arryn" as a surname and had married the eldest surviving daughter of Alys Arryn he was considered the next heir of the house after Elbert Arryn. He was named Keeper of the Gates of the Moon by Lord Jon Arryn, replacing Jon's brother, Ser Ronnel.[2] When Elbert was murdered by King Aerys II Targaryen Denys was made heir.[1]
During the Battle of the Bells, a major battle in Robert's Rebellion, Ser Denys fought Lord Jon Connington and was slain by him.[3] His wife and son both died shortly afterwards.[1]
Family
Jasper | Unknown wife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rowena Arryn | Jeyne Royce | Jon | Lysa Tully | Alys | Elys Waynwood | Ronnel | Lady Belmore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stillborn daughter | 2 stillborn children | Robert | Daughter | Denys Arryn | Daughter | 6 daughters | Jasper Waynwood | Elbert | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Son | Harrold Hardyng | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 41, Alayne II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 10, Sansa I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 29, Arya V.