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− | '''House Caswell of Bitterbridge''' is a noble house from the [[Reach]]. Their seat is [[Bitterbridge]], where the [[Roseroad]] meets the river [[Mander]].{{ref|ACOK|22}} Their blazon is a yellow centaur with bow on white.{{ref|tss}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/7/ Houses in the Reach]</ref> The Caswells carry the title '''Defender of the Fords'''.{ref|TMK}} | + | '''House Caswell of Bitterbridge''' is a noble house from the [[Reach]]. Their seat is [[Bitterbridge]], where the [[Roseroad]] meets the river [[Mander]].{{ref|ACOK|22}} Their blazon is a yellow centaur with bow on white.{{ref|tss}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/7/ Houses in the Reach]</ref> The Caswells carry the title '''Defender of the Fords'''.{{ref|TMK}} |
==History== | ==History== |
Revision as of 10:04, 12 April 2014
House Caswell of Bitterbridge | |
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Coat of arms | Argent, a centaur with bow or |
Seat | Bitterbridge |
Head | Lorent Caswell |
Region | the Reach |
Titles |
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Overlord | House Tyrell |
House Caswell of Bitterbridge is a noble house from the Reach. Their seat is Bitterbridge, where the Roseroad meets the river Mander.[1] Their blazon is a yellow centaur with bow on white.[2][3] The Caswells carry the title Defender of the Fords.[4]
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History
During the Dance of the Dragons, Tom Flowers, the Bastard of Bitterbridge, was one of the commanders during the Battle on the Honeywine. He was burned alive by the dragon Tessarion when Daeron the Daring joined the battle.[5]
House Caswell fought for the Targaryens during the Blackfyre Rebellion. Ser Kyle claimed to have saved the life of Lord Armond Caswell, Lord of Bitterbridge during the rebellion. Armond's son, Lord Joffrey Caswell, faced Kyle in the Whitewalls Tourney, unhorsing the knight in the first tilt.[4]
Ser Cleyton Caswell was one of the suitors for Lady Rohanne Webber's hand.[2]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Lord Lorent Caswell is a wispy, young man. He follows his liege, Mace Tyrell, in declaring for Renly Baratheon on the outset of the War of the Five Kings. Renly's host encamps beneath the walls of Bitterbridge, which is where Lady Catelyn Tully meets him, finding his army engaging in tourney and feast. After Renly's death, Lord Caswell shut himself up within Bitterbridge.
A Feast for Crows
While searching for Sansa Stark, Brienne of Tarth encounters two guards at the gates of Maidenpool wearing the livery of House Caswell.
House Caswell at the end of the third century
The known Caswells during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lorent Caswell, Lord of Bitterbridge.[6]
- His two daughters.[1]
Historical members
- Lord Commander Orbert Caswell, who led the Night's Watch for nine years.[7]
- Lord Armond Caswell, Lord of Bitterbridge during the Blackfyre Rebellion.[4]
- Lord Joffrey Caswell, Lord of Bitterbridge during the reign of Aerys I Targaryen.[4]
- Ser Cleyton Caswell, a knight.[2]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 22, Catelyn II.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Reach
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 5, Samwell I.
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