House Hunter
| House Hunter of Longbow Hall | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coat of arms |
Five silver arrows, fanned, on brown (Brunâtre, a sheaf of five arrows, points to chief, argent) |
| Seat | Longbow Hall |
| Head | Lord Gilwood Hunter[1] |
| Region | The Vale |
| Title | Lord of Longbow Hall[2] |
| Heir | Ser Eustace Hunter[1] |
| Overlord | House Arryn |
House Hunter of Longbow Hall is one of the principal noble houses sworn to House Arryn.[3] Their seat is Longbow Hall in the eastern Vale.[4]
According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with five silver arrows, fanned, on brown.[5] Their motto does not appear in the books.
Contents
History
The Hunters are of First Man origin. During the Andal invasion, they allied with Robar II Royce against the Andals. Robar outshot Lord Hunter in an archery contest to gain the Hunters as allies, although some claim Robar cheated. Robar's forces were defeated in the Battle of the Seven Stars, however, and the Hunters submitted to Artys I Arryn, the new King of Mountain and Vale.[6] Teora Hunter married Artys's grandson, King Roland I Arryn.[7]
When a war of succession ensued in the Vale upon the death of Lady Jeyne Arryn, House Hunter supported her chosen heir, Ser Joffrey Arryn.[8]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Old Lord Eon Hunter is seen by Tyrion Lannister at the Eyrie, staying there as one of the many suitors of the recently-widowed Lady Lysa Arryn.[3] Despite his age, Lord Hunter offers himself as Lysa's champion in Tyrion's trial by combat.[9]
Eddard Stark's memories of the tourney at Harrenhal include old Lord Hunter jesting with Jon Arryn and Robert Baratheon.[10]
A Storm of Swords
Lord Eon dies suddenly, and his two younger sons, Eustace and Harlan, accuse the elder brother and new Lord Hunter, Gilwood, of having murdered him.[11] Eon reigned for nearly sixty years before his abrupt death.[12]
A Feast for Crows
Lord Gilwood is one of the six Lords Declarant;[13] he is the last to arrive at the Gates of the Moon to block the food supplies.[12] Petyr Baelish, the Lord Protector of the Vale, considers that Gilwood is not a threat to him in the long term, since he predicts Gilwood will be soon murdered by one of his young brothers. According to him, Harlan was responsible for their father's death.[12]
House Hunter at the end of the third century
The known Hunters during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lord {Eon Hunter}, Lord of Longbow Hall. An old man with gouty legs, who has been ruling his house for sixty years, called "Old Lord Hunter".[1]
- Lord Gilwood Hunter, his eldest son and the new Lord of Longbow Hall, called "Young Lord Hunter".[1]
- Ser Eustace Hunter, his second son.[1]
- Ser Harlan Hunter, his third son.[1]
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch of the house there is also:
- Janyce Hunter, married to Edwyn Frey, the first son (Ryman) of the first son (Stevron) of Lord Walder Frey. Mother to Walda Frey.[2]
Household
- Maester Willamen, counselor, healer, and tutor, formerly of House Frey.[2]
Historical Members
- Lord Hunter, during the Battle of the Seven Stars[6]
- Lord Hunter, during the reign of King Roland I Arryn.[7]
- Queen Teora Hunter, his daughter who married to King Roland I Arryn.[7]
- Lord Alec Hunter, who found young King Jaehaerys I Targaryen to be stern.[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Clash of Kings, Appendix.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
- ↑ The Lands of Ice and Fire, Westeros.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Vale
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Vale.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Vale: The Eyrie.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 58, Eddard XV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 80, Sansa VII.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 23, Alayne I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 17, Cersei IV.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Year of the Three Brides.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
