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− | * | + | * House Ambrose follow their Tyrell overlords in declaring for [[Renly Baratheon]] on the outset of the [[War of the Five Kings]]. While on the march with Renly's army, Ser Edmund Ambrose was one of the knights who started the wager on the maidenhood of [[Brienne of Tarth]]. |
+ | * After Renly's death, the Ambroses again follow the Tyrells, marching with the Tyrell-Lannister army at the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. The squire [[Alyn Ambrose]] slew a [[Myr]]ish crossbowman and a [[House Mullendore|Mullendore]] man-at-arms during the fighting. | ||
* [[Elinor Tyrell]] was betrothed to Alyn Ambrose after the battle. | * [[Elinor Tyrell]] was betrothed to Alyn Ambrose after the battle. | ||
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* Ambrose men march with [[Randyll Tarly]] to pacify the [[Crownlands]] after the victory at the Blackwater. | * Ambrose men march with [[Randyll Tarly]] to pacify the [[Crownlands]] after the victory at the Blackwater. | ||
* [[Brienne of Tarth]] spots horse trappings bearing the ants of Ambrose among the gear collected from the dead after the [[Battle of Duskendale]].{{Ref|aFfC|9}} | * [[Brienne of Tarth]] spots horse trappings bearing the ants of Ambrose among the gear collected from the dead after the [[Battle of Duskendale]].{{Ref|aFfC|9}} |
Revision as of 17:40, 27 April 2013
House Ambrose | |
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Never Resting
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Coat of arms | Or, strewn with ants gules |
Head | Lord Arthur Ambrose |
Region | The Reach |
Overlord | House Tyrell |
House Ambrose is a noble house from the Reach.
They blazon their arms as a yellow field strewn with red ants.[1][2] According to semi-canon sources their motto is «Never Resting».[3]
Contents
The Ambrose House at the end of the third century
The known Ambroses during the timespan of the events described on A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lord Arthur Ambrose, Lord of the house.
- Lady Alysanne Hightower, His wife.
- Alyn Ambrose, his young son. A squire.
- Lady Alysanne Hightower, His wife.
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch of the house there is also:
- Ser Edmund Ambrose, a knight from Randyll Tarly's household.
References in the books
Dunk and Egg
- Ser Aubrey Ambrose was named by Eustace Osgrey as one of the outstanding supporters of the Black Dragon's cause.
A Song of Ice and Fire
- House Ambrose follow their Tyrell overlords in declaring for Renly Baratheon on the outset of the War of the Five Kings. While on the march with Renly's army, Ser Edmund Ambrose was one of the knights who started the wager on the maidenhood of Brienne of Tarth.
- After Renly's death, the Ambroses again follow the Tyrells, marching with the Tyrell-Lannister army at the Battle of the Blackwater. The squire Alyn Ambrose slew a Myrish crossbowman and a Mullendore man-at-arms during the fighting.
- Elinor Tyrell was betrothed to Alyn Ambrose after the battle.
- Ambrose men march with Randyll Tarly to pacify the Crownlands after the victory at the Blackwater.
- Brienne of Tarth spots horse trappings bearing the ants of Ambrose among the gear collected from the dead after the Battle of Duskendale.[4]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Reach
- ↑ The Citadel. House Mottoes
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne II.
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