Halleck Hoare

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Halleck Hoare
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Monarch
Full name Halleck Hoare
Title King of the Isles and the Rivers
Predecessor Harwyn Hoare
Heir Harren Hoare
Successor Harren Hoare
Personal Information
Died around ~ 42 BC[1]
Family
Dynasty House Hoare
Issue Harren Hoare
Lord Commander Hoare
Father Harwyn Hoare
References
Books

Halleck Hoare was the second King of the Isles and the Rivers from House Hoare.

History

Halleck succeeded his father, King Harwyn Hardhand, who had conquered the riverlands from Arrec Durrandon. As king, Halleck visited the Iron Islands only three times for a total of two years. The remainder of his time was spent on mainland Westeros warring against the neighbors of the riverlands. Halleck was not as successful as his father, as he was defeated in wars against the Kingdom of the Rock and the Kingdom of the Storm. Halleck also failed three times in attacks on the Bloody Gate, the bulwark of the Kings of Mountain and Vale.[2] Halleck did succeed in extending control east to Duskendale and Rosby, however.[3]

When not at war Halleck ruled from a modest tower house in Fairmarket. His son and successor, King Harren the Black, built Harrenhal as a grander seat. Another son of Halleck was Lord Commander Hoare of the Night's Watch.[4]

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Qhorwyn
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son
 
Harlan
 
Unknown
wife
 
Harwyn
 
Salt wife
[Note 1]
 
Daughter
 
Unknown
Volmark
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Halleck
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
Son
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
wife
 
Harren
 
Son
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Qhorin
Volmark
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sons
[Note 2]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son
 
Notes:
  1. King Harwyn Hoare is known to have had at least one salt wife.
  2. King Harren Hoare is known to have had at least four sons.

Behind the Scenes

Halleck's name may be inspired by Gurney Halleck, a character created by Frank Herbert for Dune. George R. R. Martin has included Herbert among his preferred science fiction writers.[5] The High Hallack Cycle by Andre Norton may be another possible inspiration, as her work is also enjoyed by Martin.[6][7]

References

  1. See the Halleck Hoare calculation
  2. The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: The Black Blood.
  3. The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
  4. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 60, Jon VIII.
  5. Not A Blog: A Sense of Wonder, April 10, 2017
  6. Why I'm Here Today, or, Secrets of My Black Past, June 23, 1984
  7. So Spake Martin: Influential Authors, February 29, 2000