House Bywater
| House Bywater | |
|---|---|
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| Coat of arms |
Blue frets on a white field, three silver fish on a blue chief (Argent fretty azure, on a chief of the second three fish of the field) |
| Head | Unknown |
| Region | Crownlands |
| Overlord | House Baratheon of King's Landing |
House Bywater is a noble house from the crownlands.
According to semi-canon sources, they blazon their shields with fretty blue on white, three silver fish on a blue chief.[1]
Contents
History
When the realm began to turn against King Maegor I Targaryen for Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen, Lord Bywater was one of the few lords who gathered at his command.[2] However, when Maegor mysteriously died upon the Iron Throne, Lord Bywater fled to his seat.[3]
Jacelyn Bywater lost a hand fighting in the siege of Pyke during Greyjoy's Rebellion. Afterward he was knighted by King Robert I Baratheon, and he wears an iron hand in place of the one he lost.[4]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Ser Jacelyn Bywater, captain of the Mud Gate, is named Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing when Janos Slynt is exiled to the Wall.[4]
On orders from Tyrion Lannister, Jacelyn seizes Prince Tommen Baratheon and arrests Ser Boros Blount at Rosby.[5] He is given a lordship for his service.[6] Jacelyn assigns runners to aid Tyrion during the Battle of the Blackwater.[7]
A Storm of Swords
Bronn informs Tyrion that Jacelyn was killed during the Blackwater by his own fleeing men.[8]
House Bywater at the end of the third century
The known Bywaters during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lord {Jacelyn Bywater}, called the Ironhand, a gold cloak officer killed at the Battle of the Blackwater.[8]
Historical Members
- Lord Bywater, one of King Maegor I Targaryen's last supporters.[2]
References
- ↑ Citadel. Heraldry: In the area of the King's Landing
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Prince into King - The Ascension of Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 8, Tyrion II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 49, Tyrion XI.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 44, Tyrion X.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 59, Tyrion XIII.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 4, Tyrion I.
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