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{{Noble House  
| House_name         = House Harlaw of Harlaw
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| House_name = House Harlaw of Harlaw
| image         = [[File:House Harlaw.PNG|250px]]
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| image = [[File:House Harlaw.svg|250px]]
 
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| Coat_of_arms = Sable, a scythe argent
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| Coat_of_arms = A silver scythe on a black field<br>''(Sable, a scythe argent)''
 
| Words =
 
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| Seat = [[Ten Towers]]
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| Seat = [[Ten Towers]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[Harlaw Hall]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}} (formerly)
| Current_Lord = Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]]
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| Current_Lord = Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
| Region = [[Iron Islands]]
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| Region = [[Iron Islands]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
| Title = Lord of Harlaw
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| Title = [[Lord of Harlaw]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[Lord of Ten Towers]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[Harlaw of Harlaw]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
| Heir = Ser [[Harras Harlaw]]
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| Heir = Ser [[Harras Harlaw]]{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
| Overlord = [[House Greyjoy]]
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| Overlord = [[House Greyjoy]]{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}}
 
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| Cadet_branch = [[House Harlaw of Grey Garden]]<br>[[House Harlaw of Harlaw Hall]]<br>[[House Harlaw of Harridan Hill]]<br>[[House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering]]
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| Cadet_branch = [[House Harlaw of Grey Garden|Harlaws of Grey Garden]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[House Harlaw of Harlaw Hall|Harlaws of Harlaw Hall]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[House Harlaw of Harridan Hill|Harlaws of Harridan Hill]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering|Harlaws of the Tower of Glimmering]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
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| Founded_in = [[Age of Heroes]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: Driftwood Crowns}}
 
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[[File:Trevor Cook Ten Towers.JPG|300px|thumb|[[Ten Towers]] keep of House Harlaw. © FFG]]
 
'''House Harlaw of Harlaw''' is one of the most powerful houses from the [[Iron Islands]], ruling over the entire island of [[Harlaw]] from the castle of [[Ten Towers]]. Their blazon is a silver scythe on black.{{ref|ACOK|11}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/3/ Houses in the Iron Islands]</ref> Their motto has not appeared in the books.
 
  
All the other houses of Harlaw pledge fealty to them, including Houses [[House Volmark|Volmark]], [[House Stonetree|Stonetree]], [[House Myre|Myre]] and [[House Kenning of Harlaw|Kenning]]. Cadet branches of the Harlaws are located at [[House Harlaw of Grey Garden|Grey Garden]], [[House Harlaw of Harlaw Hall|Harlaw Hall]], [[House Harlaw of Harridan Hill|Harridan Hill]], and the [[House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering|Tower of Glimmering]].
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'''House Harlaw of Harlaw''' is one of the most powerful houses from the [[Iron Islands]], sworn to [[House Greyjoy]] of [[Pyke]].{{Ref|AGOT|Appendix}} From the castle of [[Ten Towers]], the Harlaws rule over the entire island of [[Harlaw]], the richest and most populous of the isles.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}} Their blazon is a silver scythe on black.{{Ref|ACOK|11}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/3/ Houses in the Iron Islands]</ref>
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All the other houses on Harlaw pledge fealty to House Harlaw, including Houses [[House Kenning of Harlaw|Kenning]], [[House Myre|Myre]], [[House Stonetree|Stonetree]], and [[House Volmark|Volmark]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}} Cadet branches of the Harlaws are located at [[House Harlaw of Grey Garden|Grey Garden]], [[House Harlaw of Harlaw Hall|Harlaw Hall]], [[House Harlaw of Harridan Hill|Harridan Hill]], and the [[House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering|Tower of Glimmering]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Harlaws of antiquity were rock and salt kings on the island of [[Harlaw]]. [[House Myre|Myres]] and the [[House Kenning|Kennings]] had been their bitter foes in the past, but eventually they submitted to the Harlaws.
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===Age of Heroes===
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[[File:Ten Towers Longship Lukasz Jaskolsk II.jpg|thumb|A longship of Ten Towers by Lukasz Jaskolski © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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The Harlaws of antiquity were [[rock king|rock]] and [[salt king]]s on the island of [[Harlaw]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Iron Kings}} [[House Myre|Myres]] and the [[House Kenning of Harlaw|Kennings]] had been their bitter foes in the past, but eventually they submitted to the Harlaws.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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Several Harlaws were elected as the [[High King of the Iron Islands]] through the [[kingsmoot]]. The young [[Erich V Harlaw]] recovered [[Fair Isle]] for the [[ironborn]], but he eventually lost the island once he grew old. His son, [[Harron Harlaw]], slew [[Gareth II Gardener]], [[King of the Reach]], beneath the walls of [[Oldtown]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: Driftwood Crowns}} However, the institution of the kingsmoot was put to an end by King [[Urron Greyiron]] and the Harlaws were reduced to lords.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Iron Kings}}
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===Iron Throne===
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During the reign of [[Aegon I Targaryen]], Queen [[Rhaenys Targaryen]] arranged a betrothal between a Harlaw and one of the [[Tarth triplets|triplet daughters]] born to the [[Evenstar]] of [[Tarth]].{{Ref|FAB|Three Heads Had the Dragon - Governance Under King Aegon I}}
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After the death of Lord [[Dalton Greyjoy]] in {{Date|134}}, the Harlaws and [[House Blacktyde|Blacktydes]] joined Dalton's cousins in raising up [[Rodrik Greyjoy (son of Dalton)|Rodrik Greyjoy]], the younger [[salt son]] of Dalton, as the new [[Lord of the Iron Islands]]. Amidst the violent conflict over succession, Lady [[Johanna Lannister]] launched an invasion of the Iron Islands, landing [[House Lannister|Lannister]] swords and spears on Harlaw. Lord Harlaw of Harlaw was among the lords put to the sword by the invading [[Westerlands|westermen]].{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
  
The young [[Erich V Harlaw]], [[High King of the Iron Islands]], recovered [[Fair Isle]] for the [[ironborn]], but he eventually lost the island once he grew old. His son, [[Harron Harlaw]], slew King [[Gareth II Gardener]] at [[Oldtown]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Driftwood Crowns}}
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The Harlaws' seat was [[Harlaw Hall]] until the reign of Lord [[Theomore Harlaw]]. Theomore had lost three newborn sons due to the dampness and unhealthiness of Harlaw Hall, and decided to build a better sited and more comfortable seat. Since Theomore was a changeable man, he built ten different keeps that eventually were connected by wallwalks and covered bridges, creating the castle that would be known as the [[Ten Towers]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
  
The Harlaws' original keep was [[Harlaw Hall]], until Lord [[Theomore Harlaw]], the grandfather of Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]]'s grandfather, constructed [[Ten Towers]]. Theomore had lost three newborn sons due to the dampness and unhealthiness of Harlaw Hall and decided to build a better located dwelling, but since Theomere was a man who used to change his opinion, he ended building ten different keeps that eventually were connected by wallwalks and covered bridges, creating the castle that would be known as the Ten Towers.
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===Recent History===
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After the death of their father, [[Rodrik Harlaw]] became the [[Lord of Harlaw]] instead of his sister, [[Gwynesse Harlaw|Gwynesse]], who is seven years his elder. Rodrik's sister [[Alannys Harlaw|Alannys]] wed Lord [[Balon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}} Ser [[Harras Harlaw]], the wielder of [[Nightfall]], was a friend of [[Rodrik Greyjoy]].{{Ref|AFFC|29}}
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When Balon Greyjoy decided to rise against King [[Robert I Baratheon]], Lord Rodrik had unsuccessfully attempted to dissuade him. In the resulting [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]], Rodrik's two sons died in the [[sea battle off Fair Isle]], as did Gwynesse's husband.{{Ref|AFFC|11}} The Iron Throne proceeded to land ships on the islands and Harlaw was among the islands that saw battle.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
Longships with the silver scythe of the Harlaws are seen by [[Theon Greyjoy]] at [[Lordsport]] after [[Balon Greyjoy]] calls his banners. When entering the great hall with his father's captains Theon sees some Harlaws from Harlaw.
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Lady [[Alannys Harlaw]] dwells on [[Harlaw]] with her brother, Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]], and sister, Lady [[Gwynesse Harlaw|Gwynesse]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}{{Ref|ACOK|11}}
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Longships with the silver scythe of the Harlaws are seen by [[Theon Greyjoy]] at [[Lordsport]] after [[Balon Greyjoy]] calls his banners. When entering the great hall with his father's captains Theon sees some Harlaws from Harlaw.{{Ref|ACOK|24}}
  
[[Gevin Harlaw|Gevin]], [[Dykk Harlaw|Dykk]], and at least two other Harlaws join Theon on the raid to the [[North]] and the [[capture of Winterfell]]. They are probably slain by [[House Bolton|Bolton]] men in the [[sack of Winterfell]].{{ref|ACOK|66}}
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[[Gevin Harlaw|Gevin]], [[Dykk Harlaw|Dykk]], and at least two other Harlaws join Theon during the [[harrying of the Stony Shore]] and the [[capture of Winterfell]]. They are probably slain by [[House Bolton|Bolton]] men in the [[sack of Winterfell]].{{Ref|ACOK|66}}
  
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Lady [[Alannys Harlaw]] dwells on Harlaw with her brother, Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]], and sister, Lady [[Gwynesse Harlaw|Gwynesse]].
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[[File:Trevor Cook Ten Towers.JPG|thumb|[[Ten Towers]] by Trevor Cook © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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After the death of [[Balon Greyjoy]], the [[King of the Isles and the North]], and the seizure of the [[Seastone Chair]] at [[Pyke]] by [[Euron Greyjoy]], Lord Rodrik summons lords of the Iron Islands to Ten Towers on behalf of his niece, [[Asha Greyjoy]].{{Ref|AFFC|1}} [[Hotho Harlaw]] brings Rodrik a copy of Archmaester [[Marwyn]]'s ''[[The Book of Lost Books]]'' from [[Oldtown]] trying to gain his favor, since Hotho hopes to marry his daughter to Rodrik. Lord Rodrik offers to make Asha the heir to Ten Towers, although Ser [[Harras Harlaw]] would still become head of the house. She rejects this offer, choosing to seek the driftwood crown.{{Ref|AFFC|11}} [[Aeron Greyjoy]] calls for a [[kingsmoot]] at [[Old Wyk]].{{Ref|AFFC|1}}
  
After King [[Balon Greyjoy]]'s death and [[Euron Greyjoy]]'s seizure of the [[Seastone Chair]], Lord Rodrik summons the lords of the Iron Islands to Ten Towers on behalf of his niece [[Asha Greyjoy]]. [[Hotho Harlaw]] brought Archmaester [[Marwyn]]'s ''[[The Book of Lost Books]]'' from [[Oldtown]] trying to gain his favor, since he hoped to marry his daughter to Rodrik. Lord Rodrik offers to make Asha the heir to Ten Towers (though Ser Harras would still become head of the house), but she rejects this offer, choosing to seek the driftwood crown. Later, when speaking to Asha before the [[kingsmoot]], [[Victarion Greyjoy]] says that Hotho, not Harras, will be Rodrik's heir.
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Lord Harlaw's ''[[Sea Song]]'' is seen on the shores of [[Old Wyk]]{{Ref|AFFC|18}} and [[Aeron Greyjoy]] spots the Harlaw scythe among the gathered banners for the kingsmoot.{{Ref|AFFC|19}} When speaking to Asha before the kingsmoot, [[Victarion Greyjoy]] states that Hotho, not Harras, will be Rodrik's heir.{{Ref|AFFC|18}} Rodrik offers full support to his niece Asha during the kingsmoot. His designated heir, Harras, also supports her as one of her three champions.{{Ref|AFFC|19}} Hotho offers his daughter to Victarion and supports him,{{Ref|AFFC|18}} but he is one of the first to shout Euron's name after he reveals his plans.{{Ref|AFFC|19}}
  
Lord Harlaw's ''[[Sea Song]]'' is seen on the shores of [[Old Wyk]] and [[Aeron Greyjoy]] spots the Harlaw scythe among the gathered banners for the kingsmoot. Rodrik offers full support to his niece Asha during the kingsmoot. His designated heir, Ser [[Harras Harlaw]], also supports her as one of her three champions, although it is unknown whether he does it for convictions or to please Lord Rodrik. Hotho offers his daughter to [[Victarion Greyjoy]] and supports him, but he is one of the first to shout Euron's name after he reveals his plans.
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Rodrik, Harras, and Hotho are part of the [[taking of the Shields]] commanded by King Euron. Hotho reports how Harras planted his standard beneath the [[House Grimm|Grimm]] castle and defied them to single combat. After seven champions had been defeated, Lord [[Guthor Grimm]]'s septon decided [[Faith of the Seven|the gods]] had spoken and surrendered [[Grimston]].{{Ref|AFFC|29}}
  
Lord Rodrik, Ser Harras and Hotho are part of the [[Battle of the Shield Islands|invasion of the Shield Islands]] commanded by King Euron. Hotho reports how Harras planted his standard beneath the [[House Grimm|Grimm]] castle and defied them to single combat. After seven champions had been defeated, Lord Grimm's septon decided [[Faith of the Seven|the gods]] had spoken and surrendered [[Grimston]].
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Victarion sees Lords Rodrik Harlaw, [[Gorold Goodbrother]], and [[Dunstan Drumm]] talking at the yard of [[Lord Hewett's castle]]. The three share their fear of a [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]] reprisal. Harras is named Lord of [[Greyshield]] by Euron, a move Victarion interprets as a way to gain his loyalty at Rodrik's cost. This also makes Hotho the new heir to Ten Towers.{{Ref|AFFC|29}}
  
Victarion sees Lords Rodrik Harlaw, [[Gorold Goodbrother]] and [[Dunstan Drumm]] talking at the yard of [[Oakenshield]]. The three are sharing their fear of a [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]] reprisal. Ser Harras is named Lord of [[Greyshield]] by Euron, a move Victarion interprets as a way to gain his loyalty at Lord Rodrik's cost. This also makes Hotho the new heir to Ten Towers. Victarion remembers Harras being a friend of [[Rodrik Greyjoy]], Balon's eldest son. Victarion had defeated Harras in his youth, but he wonders how his axe would now fare against Harras and his [[Valyrian steel]] blade, [[Nightfall]].
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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Because Rodrik refuses to have Harlaws fight Harlaws, Asha flees Old Wyk for [[Deepwood Motte]].{{Ref|ADWD|26}}
  
 
==House Harlaw at the end of the third century==
 
==House Harlaw at the end of the third century==
 
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[[File:Tomasz Jedruszek Ten Towers Honor Guard.JPG|thumb|[[Ten Towers]] Honor Guard by Tomasz Jedruszek © Fantasy Flight Games]]
 
The known Harlaws during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
 
The known Harlaws during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
* Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]], Lord of Harlaw, Lord of Ten Towers, Harlaw of Harlaw and captain of the ''[[Sea Song]]''. Called "the Reader" for his passion for books.  
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* Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]], called "the Reader", the Lord of Harlaw, Lord of Ten Towers, Harlaw of Harlaw, and captain of ''[[Sea Song]]''.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
** Lady [[Gwynesse Harlaw]], his elder sister.
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** Two tall sons who died in the [[sea battle off Fair Isle]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
** Lady [[Alannys Harlaw]], his elder sister. Married to Lord [[Balon Greyjoy]].
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* Lady [[Gwynesse Harlaw]], his eldest sister, a widow after [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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* Lady [[Alannys Harlaw]], his elder sister. Widow of Lord [[Balon Greyjoy]] and mother of [[Rodrik Greyjoy|Rodrik]], [[Maron Greyjoy|Maron]], [[Asha Greyjoy|Asha]] and [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
  
 
More distant relatives of Lord Rodrik include:
 
More distant relatives of Lord Rodrik include:
* Ser [[Harras Harlaw]], Lord Rodrik's cousin and designated heir. The Knight of Grey Garden. Called "the Knight". His personal banner is the Harlaw scythe quartered with the peacock of his mother's [[House Serrett]].
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* Ser [[Harras Harlaw]], called "the Knight", Rodrik's cousin and designated heir, the [[Knight of Grey Garden]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
* [[Hotho Harlaw]], Lord Rodrik's cousin, of the [[Tower of Glimmering]]. And ambitious man called "Hotho Humpback". His personal banner is the Harlaw scythe girdled within an embattled border.
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* [[Hotho Harlaw]], called "Hotho Humpback", Rodrik's cousin and master of the [[Tower of Glimmering]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
* [[Boremund Harlaw]], Lord Rodrik's cousin. Master of [[Harridan Hill]]. Called "Boremund the Blue". Father to three unnamed sons. His personal banner is the Harlaw scythe over a blue field.
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** A daughter, twelve years of age.{{Ref|AFFC|18}}
* [[Sigfryd Harlaw]], Lord Rodrik's great uncle. Master of [[Harlaw Hall]]. Called "Sigfryd Silverhair". He has sons and grandsons to follow him, but it is said that he intends to live forever. His personal banner is two scythes countercharged on a field divided bendwise.
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* [[Boremund Harlaw]], called "Boremund the Blue", Rodrik's cousin and master of [[Harridan Hill]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
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** Three sons.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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* [[Sigfryd Harlaw]], called "Sigfryd Silverhair", Rodrik's great uncle and the master of [[Harlaw Hall]].{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
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** Several grandsons.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
  
 
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:
 
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:
* [[Eerl Harlaw]] is one of the crew on [[Asha Greyjoy]]'s ship ''[[Black Wind]]''.
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* [[Earl Harlaw]], one of the crew on [[Asha Greyjoy]]'s ship ''[[Black Wind]]''.{{Ref|ADWD|26}}
* [[Gevin Harlaw]].
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* [[Gevin Harlaw]], a supporter of [[Theon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ACOK|37}}
* [[Dykk Harlaw]],  
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* [[Dykk Harlaw]], a supporter of Theon Greyjoy.{{Ref|ACOK|66}}
  
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===Household===
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* [[Three-Tooth]], the steward of Ten Towers, an old woman.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}
  
 
==Historical Members==
 
==Historical Members==
* [[Erich V Harlaw]], High King of the Iron Islands.
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* [[Erich V Harlaw]], High King of the Iron Islands.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: Driftwood Crowns}}
** [[Harron Harlaw]], his son.
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** [[Harron Harlaw]], his son, High King of the Iron Islands.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: Driftwood Crowns}}
* [[Theomore Harlaw]], Lord of Harlaw, raised the castle [[Ten Towers]].{{ref|affc|11}}
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* Unknown Harlaw for which a betrothal to one of Lord [[House Tarth|Tarth]]'s [[Tarth triplets|triplet daughters]] was arranged by Queen [[Rhaenys Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Three Heads Had the Dragon - Governance Under King Aegon I}}
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* Lord Harlaw, put to the sword by [[Westerlands|westermen]] during Lady [[Johanna Lannister]]'s invasion of the [[Iron Islands]] in {{Date|134}}.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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* [[Theomore Harlaw]], Lord of Harlaw, raised the castle [[Ten Towers]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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** Six wives.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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*** Three sons who died in the cradle.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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*** At least one more child.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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* Lord Harlaw, a great-grandson of Theomore. He was succeeded by his son, [[Rodrik Harlaw]].{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
  
 
==Sworn Houses==
 
==Sworn Houses==
*'''[[House Volmark]]''' of [[Volmark]]
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*'''[[House Kenning of Harlaw|House Kenning]]''' of Harlaw
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* {{coa|Harlaw of Grey Garden|m}} [[House Harlaw of Grey Garden|House Harlaw]] of [[Grey Garden]]{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
*'''[[House Myre]]''' of Harlaw
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* {{coa|Harlaw of Harlaw Hall|m}} [[House Harlaw of Harlaw Hall|House Harlaw]] of [[Harlaw Hall]]{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
*'''[[House Stonetree]]''' of Harlaw
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* {{coa|Harlaw of Harridan Hill|m}} [[House Harlaw of Harridan Hill|House Harlaw]] of [[Harridan Hill]]{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
*'''[[House Harlaw of Grey Garden]]'''
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* {{coa|Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering|m}} [[House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering|House Harlaw]] of the [[Tower of Glimmering]]{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
*'''[[House Harlaw of Harlaw Hall]]'''
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* {{coa|Kenning of Harlaw|m}} [[House Kenning of Harlaw|House Kenning]] of Harlaw{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
*'''[[House Harlaw of the Tower of Glimmering]]'''
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* {{coa|Myre|m}} [[House Myre]] of Harlaw{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
*'''[[House Harlaw of Harridan Hill]]'''
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* {{coa|Stonetree|m}} [[House Stonetree]] of Harlaw{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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* {{coa|Volmark|m}} [[House Volmark]] of [[Volmark]]{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
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==Quotes==
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{{Quote|[[Harlaw]] was not the largest of the [[Iron Islands]], but it was the richest and most populous, and Lord Rodrik's power was not to be despised.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}|[[Asha Greyjoy]]'s thoughts}}
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{{Quote|'''Asha''': I need you to raise the men of [[Harlaw]].<br>'''Rodrik''': The men of Harlaw are [[Old Wyk|here]]. The ones who count. Some were shouting [[Euron Greyjoy|Euron's]] name. I will not set Harlaw against Harlaw.{{Ref|ADWD|26}}|Asha Greyjoy and [[Rodrik Harlaw]]}}
  
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House Harlaw of Harlaw
House Harlaw.svg
Coat of arms A silver scythe on a black field
(Sable, a scythe argent)
Seats
Head Lord Rodrik Harlaw[1]
Region Iron Islands[1]
Titles
Heir Ser Harras Harlaw[2]
Overlord House Greyjoy[3]
Cadet branches
Founded Age of Heroes[4]

House Harlaw of Harlaw is one of the most powerful houses from the Iron Islands, sworn to House Greyjoy of Pyke.[3] From the castle of Ten Towers, the Harlaws rule over the entire island of Harlaw, the richest and most populous of the isles.[5] Their blazon is a silver scythe on black.[6][7]

All the other houses on Harlaw pledge fealty to House Harlaw, including Houses Kenning, Myre, Stonetree, and Volmark.[2] Cadet branches of the Harlaws are located at Grey Garden, Harlaw Hall, Harridan Hill, and the Tower of Glimmering.[2]

History

Age of Heroes

A longship of Ten Towers by Lukasz Jaskolski © Fantasy Flight Games

The Harlaws of antiquity were rock and salt kings on the island of Harlaw.[8] Myres and the Kennings had been their bitter foes in the past, but eventually they submitted to the Harlaws.[2]

Several Harlaws were elected as the High King of the Iron Islands through the kingsmoot. The young Erich V Harlaw recovered Fair Isle for the ironborn, but he eventually lost the island once he grew old. His son, Harron Harlaw, slew Gareth II Gardener, King of the Reach, beneath the walls of Oldtown.[4] However, the institution of the kingsmoot was put to an end by King Urron Greyiron and the Harlaws were reduced to lords.[8]

Iron Throne

During the reign of Aegon I Targaryen, Queen Rhaenys Targaryen arranged a betrothal between a Harlaw and one of the triplet daughters born to the Evenstar of Tarth.[9]

After the death of Lord Dalton Greyjoy in 134 AC, the Harlaws and Blacktydes joined Dalton's cousins in raising up Rodrik Greyjoy, the younger salt son of Dalton, as the new Lord of the Iron Islands. Amidst the violent conflict over succession, Lady Johanna Lannister launched an invasion of the Iron Islands, landing Lannister swords and spears on Harlaw. Lord Harlaw of Harlaw was among the lords put to the sword by the invading westermen.[10]

The Harlaws' seat was Harlaw Hall until the reign of Lord Theomore Harlaw. Theomore had lost three newborn sons due to the dampness and unhealthiness of Harlaw Hall, and decided to build a better sited and more comfortable seat. Since Theomore was a changeable man, he built ten different keeps that eventually were connected by wallwalks and covered bridges, creating the castle that would be known as the Ten Towers.[2]

Recent History

After the death of their father, Rodrik Harlaw became the Lord of Harlaw instead of his sister, Gwynesse, who is seven years his elder. Rodrik's sister Alannys wed Lord Balon Greyjoy.[2] Ser Harras Harlaw, the wielder of Nightfall, was a friend of Rodrik Greyjoy.[11]

When Balon Greyjoy decided to rise against King Robert I Baratheon, Lord Rodrik had unsuccessfully attempted to dissuade him. In the resulting Greyjoy's Rebellion, Rodrik's two sons died in the sea battle off Fair Isle, as did Gwynesse's husband.[2] The Iron Throne proceeded to land ships on the islands and Harlaw was among the islands that saw battle.[12]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Lady Alannys Harlaw dwells on Harlaw with her brother, Lord Rodrik Harlaw, and sister, Lady Gwynesse.[2][6]

Longships with the silver scythe of the Harlaws are seen by Theon Greyjoy at Lordsport after Balon Greyjoy calls his banners. When entering the great hall with his father's captains Theon sees some Harlaws from Harlaw.[13]

Gevin, Dykk, and at least two other Harlaws join Theon during the harrying of the Stony Shore and the capture of Winterfell. They are probably slain by Bolton men in the sack of Winterfell.[14]

A Feast for Crows

Ten Towers by Trevor Cook © Fantasy Flight Games

After the death of Balon Greyjoy, the King of the Isles and the North, and the seizure of the Seastone Chair at Pyke by Euron Greyjoy, Lord Rodrik summons lords of the Iron Islands to Ten Towers on behalf of his niece, Asha Greyjoy.[15] Hotho Harlaw brings Rodrik a copy of Archmaester Marwyn's The Book of Lost Books from Oldtown trying to gain his favor, since Hotho hopes to marry his daughter to Rodrik. Lord Rodrik offers to make Asha the heir to Ten Towers, although Ser Harras Harlaw would still become head of the house. She rejects this offer, choosing to seek the driftwood crown.[2] Aeron Greyjoy calls for a kingsmoot at Old Wyk.[15]

Lord Harlaw's Sea Song is seen on the shores of Old Wyk[16] and Aeron Greyjoy spots the Harlaw scythe among the gathered banners for the kingsmoot.[17] When speaking to Asha before the kingsmoot, Victarion Greyjoy states that Hotho, not Harras, will be Rodrik's heir.[16] Rodrik offers full support to his niece Asha during the kingsmoot. His designated heir, Harras, also supports her as one of her three champions.[17] Hotho offers his daughter to Victarion and supports him,[16] but he is one of the first to shout Euron's name after he reveals his plans.[17]

Rodrik, Harras, and Hotho are part of the taking of the Shields commanded by King Euron. Hotho reports how Harras planted his standard beneath the Grimm castle and defied them to single combat. After seven champions had been defeated, Lord Guthor Grimm's septon decided the gods had spoken and surrendered Grimston.[11]

Victarion sees Lords Rodrik Harlaw, Gorold Goodbrother, and Dunstan Drumm talking at the yard of Lord Hewett's castle. The three share their fear of a Tyrell reprisal. Harras is named Lord of Greyshield by Euron, a move Victarion interprets as a way to gain his loyalty at Rodrik's cost. This also makes Hotho the new heir to Ten Towers.[11]

A Dance with Dragons

Because Rodrik refuses to have Harlaws fight Harlaws, Asha flees Old Wyk for Deepwood Motte.[18]

House Harlaw at the end of the third century

Ten Towers Honor Guard by Tomasz Jedruszek © Fantasy Flight Games

The known Harlaws during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:

More distant relatives of Lord Rodrik include:

With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Theomore
 
Unknown
six wives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three sons
 
Unknown
Harlaw
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
Harlaw
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sigfryd
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lord Harlaw
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
Harlaw
 
Unknown
Serrett
 
 
 
Sibling(s)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
husband
 
Gwynesse
 
Alannys
 
Balon
Greyjoy
 
Rodrik
 
Unknown
wife
 
Harras
 
Hotho
 
Unknown
wife
 
Boremund
 
Unknown
wife
 
Grandsons
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rodrik
Greyjoy
 
Maron
Greyjoy
 
Asha
Greyjoy
 
Theon
Greyjoy
 
Son
 
Son
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daughter
 
 
 
 
Three sons
 


Household

Historical Members

Sworn Houses

Quotes

Harlaw was not the largest of the Iron Islands, but it was the richest and most populous, and Lord Rodrik's power was not to be despised.[2]

Asha Greyjoy's thoughts

Asha: I need you to raise the men of Harlaw.
Rodrik: The men of Harlaw are here. The ones who count. Some were shouting Euron's name. I will not set Harlaw against Harlaw.[18]

—Asha Greyjoy and Rodrik Harlaw

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
  3. 3.0 3.1 A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: Driftwood Crowns.
  5. The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands.
  6. 6.0 6.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 11, Theon I.
  7. The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Iron Islands
  8. 8.0 8.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: The Iron Kings.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Fire & Blood, Three Heads Had the Dragon - Governance Under King Aegon I.
  10. 10.0 10.1 Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
  12. The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: The Old Way and the New.
  13. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 24, Theon II.
  14. 14.0 14.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 66, Theon VI.
  15. 15.0 15.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 1, The Prophet.
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.
  17. 17.0 17.1 17.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 26, The Wayward Bride.
  19. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 37, Theon III.