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− | The first knight of House Clegane was kennelmaster at Casterly Rock until he saved Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from a lioness and lost a leg and three dogs in the effort. As a reward, Lord Tytos gave him lands and a towerhouse and took his son as his squire. The three dogs on the Clegane sigil represent those that died saving Lord Tytos.{{Ref|aGoT|62}} | + | The first knight of House Clegane was kennelmaster at [[Casterly Rock]] until one autumn year when he saved Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] from a lioness and lost a leg and three dogs in the effort. As a reward, Lord Tytos gave him lands and a towerhouse and took his son as his squire. The three dogs on the Clegane sigil represent those that died saving Lord Tytos.{{Ref|aGoT|62}}{{Ref|aCoK|18}} |
His son, the father of Gregor and Sandor, died in a hunting incident shortly after King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] was crowned. Their sister died young under queer circumstances.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Eddard</ref> Gregor is known for his unspeakable cruelty; this is mirrored in his men, who casually commit atrocities during their campaigns. Gregor's brother [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor]] was driven away by his behavior, taking service with [[House Lannister]] and refusing even to take a [[knight]]'s vows to avoid association with his elder. | His son, the father of Gregor and Sandor, died in a hunting incident shortly after King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] was crowned. Their sister died young under queer circumstances.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 30|Chapter 30]], Eddard</ref> Gregor is known for his unspeakable cruelty; this is mirrored in his men, who casually commit atrocities during their campaigns. Gregor's brother [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor]] was driven away by his behavior, taking service with [[House Lannister]] and refusing even to take a [[knight]]'s vows to avoid association with his elder. |
Revision as of 20:35, 26 April 2013
House Clegane | |
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Coat of arms | Or, three dogs sable |
Seat | Clegane's Keep |
Head | Extinct |
Region | the Westerlands |
Overlord | House Lannister |
House Clegane is a house of landed knights that holds fealty to House Lannister of Casterly Rock. Their lands are southeast of Casterly Rock[1] and include a towerhouse, which, according to a semi-canon source, is named Clegane's Keep.[2] Their sigil is three dogs on a yellow field.
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History
The first knight of House Clegane was kennelmaster at Casterly Rock until one autumn year when he saved Lord Tytos Lannister from a lioness and lost a leg and three dogs in the effort. As a reward, Lord Tytos gave him lands and a towerhouse and took his son as his squire. The three dogs on the Clegane sigil represent those that died saving Lord Tytos.[3][4]
His son, the father of Gregor and Sandor, died in a hunting incident shortly after King Robert was crowned. Their sister died young under queer circumstances.[5] Gregor is known for his unspeakable cruelty; this is mirrored in his men, who casually commit atrocities during their campaigns. Gregor's brother Sandor was driven away by his behavior, taking service with House Lannister and refusing even to take a knight's vows to avoid association with his elder.
The Clegane House at the end of the third century
The known Cleganes during the timespan of the events described on A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser {Gregor Clegane}, the head of the house; called "The Mountain That Rides". A raider captain of Tywin Lannister, killed by the poisoned spear of Oberyn Martell.
- {Sandor Clegane}, his brother; called "The Hound". Sworn shield to Joffrey Baratheon turned rogue warrior; thought dead in the Riverlands.
The Mountain's men
- {Joss Stilwood}, his squire.
- Rafford, called Raff the Sweetling
- Dunsen
- {The Tickler}, a torturer.
- {Polliver}
- {Chiswyck}
- Shitmouth
- Eggon
- Tobbot
References in the books
- A Song of Ice and Fire
- During the Sack of King's Landing, Gregor murdered the infant Prince Aegon before raping and murdering his mother, Elia Martell.
- The Hound accompanies the royal party to Winterfell when King Robert offers Ned Stark the Handship.
- On the return journey, Sandor kills Mycah, the butcher's boy whom Joffrey claims struck him.
- At the Tourney of the Hand, Sandor defends Loras Tyrell against Gregor when Gregor tries to kill Loras for riding a mare in heat. In gratitude, Loras cedes the final round and the tourney purse to Sandor.
- Ser Gregor began the War of the Five Kings by raiding the Riverlands, slaughtering the smallfolk of Sherrer, Wendish Town, and the Mummer's Ford.
- In retribution, Beric Dondarrion and is sent to kill Gregor; he ambushes them in the Battle at the Mummer's Ford.
- Ser Gregor commands the left and the vanguard of the Lannister army at the Battle of the Green Fork.
- After the dismissal of Ser Barristan Selmy, Sandor Clegane is made a brother of Joffrey's Kingsguard, though he refuses to take a knight's vows.
- Gregor and his troops perpetrate the Sack of Darry and attack Stone Hedge.
- Clegane men capture Arya Stark and her companions, although they are not aware of her identity.
- Gregor skirmishes continuously with Beric Dondarrion's Brotherhood Without Banners.
- Joffrey sending The Hound against the crowd sparks the Riot of King's Landing. Sandor is at first thought dead along with Sansa Stark, but arrives with the girl in tow.
- Ser Gregor Clegane was thrown back at the Battle of the Fords, though he made the greatest progress.
- During the Battle of the Blackwater, Sandor flees the wildfire-covered battlefield. He eventually captures Arya Stark and tries to ransom her, but his efforts are ruined by the Red Wedding. Injuries that Sandor receives in fighting Polliver and The Tickler at the Crossroads Inn later become infected; Arya refuses him "the gift of mercy" and leaves him to die near Saltpans.
- In Tyrion Lannister's trial by combat for the murder of King Joffrey, Ser Gregor is named the royal champion. Against him stands Prince Oberyn Martell, brother of the princess he slew during the rebellion. Gregor barely manages to defeat Oberyn, but suffers a tortuous death from the poison the Red Viper had used.
- Sandor was charged with the murder of an old septon and a young girl pledged to the Faith at Saltpans. It was actually Rorge wearing Sandor's helm.
- Gregor's body is suspected to have been used by Qyburn, the ex-maester necromancer minion of Queen Cersei, to form the new Kingsguard Ser Robert Strong.
- The Elder Brother of the Quiet Isle tells Brienne of Tarth that The Hound is dead and that he buried his helm. It is possible that the gravedigger in Quiet Isle is actually Sandor.
References and Notes
- ↑ So Spake Martin (March 7, 2007), SHADOWCATS AND CLEGANE LANDS
- ↑ Game of Thrones Viewer's Guide
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 62, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 18, Sansa II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 30, Eddard
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