House Hardyng
House Hardyng | |
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Coat of arms |
A field of red and white diamonds (Lozengy argent and gules) |
Region | The Vale |
Overlord | House Waynwood (unconfirmed) |
House Hardyng is a noble house from the Vale of Arryn. They blazon their arms with a field of red and white diamonds.[1][2]
House Hardyng may be a knightly house sworn to House Waynwood since the father of Harrold Hardyng is described as "a landed knight sworn to the Waynwoods" by Petyr Baelish.[3] However, we do not know if Harrold's father was the head of the main branch of the house or simply the head of a junior branch sworn to the Waynwoods.
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History
Ser Humfrey Hardyng participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC, beginning the tourney as one of the champions. He remained a champion, even after Prince Aerion Targaryen killed his horse. Humfrey took Ser Duncan the Tall's side in the trial of seven. He was severely injured and later died of his wounds.[2]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
Harrold Hardyng is the ward of Lady Anya Waynwood. He is the heir presumptive of the Vale should anything befall Lord Robert Arryn. Harrold takes part in a small melee held at Runestone only for squires. He wins the melee and is knighted by Lord Yohn Royce as his reward.[3]
House Hardyng at the end of the third century
The known Hardyngs during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Ser Harrold Hardyng, known as "Harry the Heir", betrothed to "Alayne Stone".
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:
- Deana Hardyng, the wife of Walton Frey. They have three children together; Steffon, Walda and Bryan Frey.[5]
Historical Members
- Ser Humfrey Hardyng, a participant at the tourney at Ashford Meadow.[2]
- His sister, married to Ser Humfrey Beesbury.[2]
- Ser Hardyng, the father of Harrold Hardyng, a landed knight.[3]
- Unknown Waynwood, his wife, the youngest daughter of Ser Elys Waynwood and Alys Arryn.[3]
References
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Vale
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 41, Alayne II.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Winds of Winter, Alayne I
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Appendix.
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