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|caption =   First Battle of Tumbleton as depicted by Douglas Wheatley in ''[[Fire & Blood]]''.
 
|battle_name = First Battle of Tumbleton
 
|battle_name = First Battle of Tumbleton
 
|conflict = [[Dance of the Dragons]]  
 
|conflict = [[Dance of the Dragons]]  
 
|date = {{Date|130}}
 
|date = {{Date|130}}
 
|place = [[Tumbleton]]
 
|place = [[Tumbleton]]
|result = victory for the [[greens]]
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|result = Victory for the [[greens]]
 
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| colour_scheme =  
| combatant1 = [[greens]]
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| combatant1 = [[File:House Targaryen (Rhaenyra).svg|30px]] '''[[Blacks]]'''
| combatant2 = [[blacks]]
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*[[File:House Caswell.svg|20px]] [[House Caswell]]
| commander1 = Lord [[Ormund Hightower]]†<br>Ser [[Ulf White]] (switched)<br>Ser [[Hugh Hammer]] (switched)
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*[[File:House Dustin.svg|20px]] [[House Dustin]]
| commander2 = Ser [[Garibald Grey]]†<br>Lord [[Roderick Dustin]]
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*[[File:House Footly.svg|20px]] [[House Footly]]
| strength1 = significantly more than 9,000<br>[[Tessarion]]<br>[[Vermithor]] (post-betrayal)<br>[[Silverwing]] (post-betrayal)
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*[[House Grey]]
| strength2 = between 6,000 and 12,000
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*[[File:House Merryweather.svg|20px]] [[House Merryweather]]
| casualties1 = Lord [[Ormund Hightower]]†<br>Ser [[Bryndon Hightower]]†
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| combatant2 = [[File:House Targaryen (Aegon II).svg|30px]] '''[[Greens]]'''
| casualties2 = Ser [[Garibald Grey]]†<br>Lord [[Roderick Dustin]]†<br>Ser [[Pate of Longleaf]]†<br>Ser [[Merrell the Bold]]†
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*[[House Bourney]]
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*[[File:House Hightower.svg|20px]] [[House Hightower]]
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*[[File:House Peake.svg|20px]] [[House Peake]]<ref group="N" name="Combatant">House Peake and House Roxton are not directly mentioned at this battle. However, they are known to have been part of the [[House Hightower|Hightower]] host at the [[Battle of the Honeywine]] and the [[Second Battle of Tumbleton]]. Therefore it can be assumed that Peakes and Roxtons were present at this battle.</ref>
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*[[File:House Roxton.svg|20px]] [[House Roxton]]<ref group="N" name="Combatant">House Peake and House Roxton are not directly mentioned at this battle. However, they are known to have been part of the [[House Hightower|Hightower]] host at the [[Battle of the Honeywine]] and the [[Second Battle of Tumbleton]]. Therefore it can be assumed that Peakes and Roxtons were present at this battle.</ref>
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*[[File:House Targaryen.svg|20px]] [[House Targaryen]]
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| commander1 = Ser [[Garibald Grey]]†<br>[[File:House Dustin.svg|20px]] Lord [[Roderick Dustin]]†<br>[[File:House Footly.svg|20px]] [[Lord Footly]]†
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| commander2 = [[File:House Hightower.svg|20px]] Lord [[Ormund Hightower]]†<br>[[File:House Targaryen.svg|20px]] Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Viserys I)|Daeron Targaryen]]<br>Ser [[Ulf White]] (switched)<br>Ser [[Hugh Hammer]] (switched)
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| strength1 = Tumbleton garrison (<40 men)<br>Between 6,000 and 12,000 (including the [[Winter Wolves]])
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| strength2 = Significantly more than 9,000<br>Daeron on [[Tessarion]]<br>Hugh on [[Vermithor]] (post-betrayal)<br>Ulf on [[Silverwing]] (post-betrayal)
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| casualties1 = Ser [[Garibald Grey]]†<br>Lord [[Roderick Dustin]]†<br>Ser [[Pate of Longleaf]]†<br>Ser [[Merrell the Bold]]†<br>[[Lord Footly]]†<br>All the Tumbleton garrison
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| casualties2 = Lord [[Ormund Hightower]]†<br>Ser [[Bryndon Hightower]]†
 
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The '''Battle of Tumbleton''',{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} '''First Battle of Tumbleton''',{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} or simply '''First Tumbleton'''{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} was a battle fought between the [[greens]] and the [[blacks]] at [[Tumbleton]] in the [[Reach]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. It was known for the '''Treasons of Tumbleton''', in which the [[Two Betrayers]] burnt the town with dragonfire. It was followed by another battle, the [[Second Battle of Tumbleton]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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The '''Battle of Tumbleton''',{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} '''First Battle of Tumbleton''',{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} or simply '''First Tumbleton'''{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}} was a battle fought between the [[greens]] and the [[blacks]] at [[Tumbleton]] in the [[Reach]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. It was known for the '''Treasons of Tumbleton''', in which the [[Two Betrayers]] burnt the town with dragonfire. It was followed by another battle, the [[Second Battle of Tumbleton]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}
  
 
==Prelude==
 
==Prelude==
Lord [[Ormund Hightower]] led an army of [[greens]] from the [[Reach]] toward [[King's Landing]], which at the time was held by Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] and the [[blacks]]. [[Ulf the White|Ulf White]] and [[Hugh Hammer|Hard Hugh Hammer]] were sent with their dragons, [[Vermithor]] and [[Silverwing]], to [[Tumbleton]], the seat of [[House Footly]] and the last stronghold of Rhaenyra's between the capital and Ormund's advancing army.
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Lord [[Ormund Hightower]] led an army of [[greens]] from the [[Reach]] toward [[King's Landing]], which at the time was held by Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] and the [[blacks]]. [[Ulf White]] and [[Hugh Hammer|Hard Hugh Hammer]] were sent with their dragons, [[Vermithor]] and [[Silverwing]], to [[Tumbleton]], the seat of [[House Footly]] and the last stronghold of Rhaenyra's between the capital and Ormund's advancing army.
  
The blacks defending the market town including thousands from [[House Caswell]] of [[Bitterbridge]], [[House Merryweather]] of [[Longtable]], and lands farther south. Ser [[Garibald Grey]], Ser [[Pate of Longleaf]], [[Robb Rivers|Red Robb Rivers]], and the [[Winter Wolves]] of Lord [[Roderick Dustin]] arrived victorious from the [[Butcher's Ball]]. Other defenders came from the [[Blackwater Rush]], including [[Moslander of Yore]], Ser [[Garrick Hall]], Ser [[Merrell the Bold]], Ser [[Roger Corne]], and Lord [[Owain Bourney]]. Total numbers vary between six thousand and twelve thousand, with ''[[True Telling]]'' using nearly nine thousand.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
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The blacks defending the market town including thousands from [[House Caswell]] of [[Bitterbridge]], [[House Merryweather]] of [[Longtable]], and lands farther south. Ser [[Garibald Grey]], Ser [[Pate of Longleaf]], [[Robb Rivers|Red Robb Rivers]], and the [[Winter Wolves]] of Lord [[Roderick Dustin]] arrived victorious from the [[Butcher's Ball]]. Other defenders came from the [[Blackwater Rush]], including [[Moslander of Yore]], Ser [[Garrick Hall]], Ser [[Merrell the Bold]], Ser [[Roger Corne]], and Lord [[Owain Bourney]]. Total numbers vary between six thousand and twelve thousand, with ''[[True Telling]]'' using nearly nine thousand.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
  
The greens greatly outnumbered the blacks. Some greens infiltrated the town as refugees, and Roger and Owain were secretly loyal to King [[Aegon II Targaryen]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
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The greens greatly outnumbered the blacks. Some greens infiltrated the town as refugees, and Roger and Owain were secretly loyal to King [[Aegon II Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
  
 
==Battle==
 
==Battle==
At the start of the battle, Ser [[Garibald Grey]] led six thousand blacks against the troops of Lord [[Ormund Hightower]], whose archers thinned Garibald's ranks. The bowmen of [[Robb Rivers]] defended Garibald's men as they retreated from Ormund's heavy horse. Lord [[Roderick Dustin]] then lead the [[Winter Wolves]] out a postern gate against the Hightowers. Although the [[northmen]] were outnumbered ten-to-one, the Winter Wolves managed to reach the commander of the greens. Roderick slew Lord Ormund and his cousin, Ser [[Bryndon Hightower]], before succumbing to his wounds.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
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At the start of the battle, Ser [[Garibald Grey]] led six thousand blacks against the troops of Lord [[Ormund Hightower]], whose archers thinned Garibald's ranks. The bowmen of [[Robb Rivers]] defended Garibald's men as they retreated from Ormund's heavy horse. Lord [[Roderick Dustin]] then lead the [[Winter Wolves]] out a postern gate against the Hightowers. Although the [[northmen]] were outnumbered ten-to-one, the Winter Wolves managed to reach the commander of the greens. Roderick slew Lord Ormund and his cousin, Ser [[Bryndon Hightower]], before succumbing to his wounds.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
  
The appearance of the dragon [[Tessarion]], mount of Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Viserys I)|Daeron Targaryen]], across the field did not dismay Tumbleton's defenders, as Tessarion was smaller than [[Vermithor]] and [[Silverwing]]. The defenders of Tumbleton thought the battle was won when the Hightowers were killed, but the [[Two Betrayers]], [[Hugh Hammer]] and [[Ulf White]], turned their dragons upon the town.
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The appearance of the dragon [[Tessarion]], mount of Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Viserys I)|Daeron Targaryen]], across the field did not dismay Tumbleton's defenders, as Tessarion was smaller than [[Vermithor]] and [[Silverwing]]. The defenders of Tumbleton thought the battle was won when the Hightowers were killed, but the [[Two Betrayers]], Hugh Hammer and Ulf White, turned their dragons upon the town.
  
Buildings throughout Tumbleton burned to ash. Thousands burned to death or drowned trying to cross the [[Mander]].{{ref|tpatq}} Outside of the walls, Ser [[Pate of Longleaf]] was unhorsed and trampled, while Garibald was burned by Tessarion's [[dragonflame]]. Ser [[Roger Corne]]'s men opened Tumbleton's gates to the greens, and Lord [[Owain Bourney]] betrayed Ser [[Merrell the Bold]] within town's castle. Lord [[House Footly|Footly's]] men yielded, but were beheaded by the greens. Girls as young as eight were raped by the victors.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
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Buildings throughout Tumbleton burned to ash. Thousands burned to death or drowned trying to cross the [[Mander]].{{Ref|TPATQ}} Outside of the walls, Ser [[Pate of Longleaf]] was unhorsed and trampled, while Garibald was burned by Tessarion's [[dragonflame]]. Ser [[Roger Corne]]'s men opened Tumbleton's gates to the greens, and Lord [[Owain Bourney]] betrayed Ser [[Merrell the Bold]] within town's castle. Lord [[House Footly|Footly's]] men yielded, but were beheaded by the greens. Girls as young as eight were raped by the victors.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}
  
 
==Aftermath==
 
==Aftermath==
After hearing of the Battle of Tumbleton, Dowager Queen [[Alicent Hightower]] is said to have laughed, promising, "All they have sowed, now shall they reap." Many in King's Landing tried to flee, fearing that the same would happen to the capital, but Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] had the [[gold cloaks]] seal the city's gates. Ser [[Hobert Hightower]] took command of the greens at Tumbleton, which later saw a [[Second Battle of Tumbleton|second battle]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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After hearing of the Battle of Tumbleton, Dowager Queen [[Alicent Hightower]] is said to have laughed, promising, "All they have sowed, now shall they reap." Many in King's Landing tried to flee, fearing that the same would happen to the capital, but Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] had the [[gold cloaks]] seal the city's gates. Ser [[Hobert Hightower]] took command of the greens at Tumbleton, which later saw a [[Second Battle of Tumbleton|second battle]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{quote|It was the [[Field of Fire]] writ small.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}|writings of [[Munkun]]}}
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{{Quote|It was the [[Field of Fire]] writ small.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}}|writings of [[Munkun]]}}
  
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{{Quote|The [[Two Betrayers]] scourged the town with whips of flame from one end to the other. The sack that followed was as savage as any in the history of [[Westeros]].{{Ref|TPATQ}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}
  
{{quote|The [[Two Betrayers]] scourged the town with whips of flame from one end to the other. The sack that followed was as savage as any in the history of [[Westeros]].{{ref|tpatq}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}
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==Notes==
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{{Notes}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 21:23, 21 June 2019

First Battle of Tumbleton
First Battle of Tumbleton.jpg
First Battle of Tumbleton as depicted by Douglas Wheatley in Fire & Blood.
Conflict Dance of the Dragons
Date 130 AC
Place Tumbleton
Result Victory for the greens
Combatants
Rhaenyra Targaryen.svg Blacks Aegon II Targaryen.svg Greens
Commanders
Ser Garibald Grey
House Dustin.svg Lord Roderick Dustin
House Footly.svg Lord Footly
House Hightower.svg Lord Ormund Hightower
House Targaryen.svg Prince Daeron Targaryen
Ser Ulf White (switched)
Ser Hugh Hammer (switched)
Strength
Tumbleton garrison (<40 men)
Between 6,000 and 12,000 (including the Winter Wolves)
Significantly more than 9,000
Daeron on Tessarion
Hugh on Vermithor (post-betrayal)
Ulf on Silverwing (post-betrayal)
Casualties
Ser Garibald Grey
Lord Roderick Dustin
Ser Pate of Longleaf
Ser Merrell the Bold
Lord Footly
All the Tumbleton garrison
Lord Ormund Hightower
Ser Bryndon Hightower

The Battle of Tumbleton,[1] First Battle of Tumbleton,[2] or simply First Tumbleton[2] was a battle fought between the greens and the blacks at Tumbleton in the Reach during the Dance of the Dragons. It was known for the Treasons of Tumbleton, in which the Two Betrayers burnt the town with dragonfire. It was followed by another battle, the Second Battle of Tumbleton.[3]

Prelude

Lord Ormund Hightower led an army of greens from the Reach toward King's Landing, which at the time was held by Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and the blacks. Ulf White and Hard Hugh Hammer were sent with their dragons, Vermithor and Silverwing, to Tumbleton, the seat of House Footly and the last stronghold of Rhaenyra's between the capital and Ormund's advancing army.

The blacks defending the market town including thousands from House Caswell of Bitterbridge, House Merryweather of Longtable, and lands farther south. Ser Garibald Grey, Ser Pate of Longleaf, Red Robb Rivers, and the Winter Wolves of Lord Roderick Dustin arrived victorious from the Butcher's Ball. Other defenders came from the Blackwater Rush, including Moslander of Yore, Ser Garrick Hall, Ser Merrell the Bold, Ser Roger Corne, and Lord Owain Bourney. Total numbers vary between six thousand and twelve thousand, with True Telling using nearly nine thousand.[1]

The greens greatly outnumbered the blacks. Some greens infiltrated the town as refugees, and Roger and Owain were secretly loyal to King Aegon II Targaryen.[1]

Battle

At the start of the battle, Ser Garibald Grey led six thousand blacks against the troops of Lord Ormund Hightower, whose archers thinned Garibald's ranks. The bowmen of Robb Rivers defended Garibald's men as they retreated from Ormund's heavy horse. Lord Roderick Dustin then lead the Winter Wolves out a postern gate against the Hightowers. Although the northmen were outnumbered ten-to-one, the Winter Wolves managed to reach the commander of the greens. Roderick slew Lord Ormund and his cousin, Ser Bryndon Hightower, before succumbing to his wounds.[1]

The appearance of the dragon Tessarion, mount of Prince Daeron Targaryen, across the field did not dismay Tumbleton's defenders, as Tessarion was smaller than Vermithor and Silverwing. The defenders of Tumbleton thought the battle was won when the Hightowers were killed, but the Two Betrayers, Hugh Hammer and Ulf White, turned their dragons upon the town.

Buildings throughout Tumbleton burned to ash. Thousands burned to death or drowned trying to cross the Mander.[3] Outside of the walls, Ser Pate of Longleaf was unhorsed and trampled, while Garibald was burned by Tessarion's dragonflame. Ser Roger Corne's men opened Tumbleton's gates to the greens, and Lord Owain Bourney betrayed Ser Merrell the Bold within town's castle. Lord Footly's men yielded, but were beheaded by the greens. Girls as young as eight were raped by the victors.[1]

Aftermath

After hearing of the Battle of Tumbleton, Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower is said to have laughed, promising, "All they have sowed, now shall they reap." Many in King's Landing tried to flee, fearing that the same would happen to the capital, but Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen had the gold cloaks seal the city's gates. Ser Hobert Hightower took command of the greens at Tumbleton, which later saw a second battle.[3]

Quotes

It was the Field of Fire writ small.[1]

—writings of Munkun

The Two Betrayers scourged the town with whips of flame from one end to the other. The sack that followed was as savage as any in the history of Westeros.[3]

—writings of Gyldayn

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 House Peake and House Roxton are not directly mentioned at this battle. However, they are known to have been part of the Hightower host at the Battle of the Honeywine and the Second Battle of Tumbleton. Therefore it can be assumed that Peakes and Roxtons were present at this battle.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant.
  2. 2.0 2.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The Princess and the Queen.