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− | House Royce is an ancient house in the Vale. The house is thought to have started in the [[Age of Heroes]], though supposedly, their history goes back as far as the [[Dawn Age]]. This means they predate [[House Arryn|Arryn]] rule quite a bit and trace their blood to the days of the early [[First Men]], who once populated the Vale, although no doubt they have since been heavily intermarried with the [[Andal]]s who [[Andal invasion|conquered]] the Vale | + | House Royce is an ancient house in the Vale. The house is thought to have started in the [[Age of Heroes]], though supposedly, their history goes back as far as the [[Dawn Age]]. This means they predate [[House Arryn|Arryn]] rule quite a bit and trace their blood to the days of the early [[First Men]], who once populated the Vale, although no doubt they have since been heavily intermarried with the [[Andal]]s who [[Andal invasion|conquered]] the Vale millennia ago. They were once ''[[Vale of Arryn|High Kings of the Vale]]'' until they were supplanted by the Arryns. |
− | These ancient kings, also known as the Bronze | + | These ancient kings, also known as the [[Bronze King]]s of [[Runestone]] waged many wars against fellow First Men kings, such as [[House Shett]], who were vaingloriously titled ''King of the True Men''. King [[Yorwyck VI Royce|Yorwyck VI]] had claimed the [[Bronze King|Runic Crown]] when his sire died in battle and proved to be a most redoubtable foe, defeating the Shetts and driving them back inside their town walls of [[Gulltown]]. The Shett king, [[Osgood III Shett|Osgood III]], turned to [[Andalos]], to ask the Andal's for help. King Osgood won his victory and this was House Royce's first meeting with the Andals. King Yorwyck VI led his house to several smashing victories over the Andals. His heirs carried on the fight after him, for the wars between the First Men and the Andals lasted for generations.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} |
− | The last of the Bronze Kings was Yorwyck's grandson, [[Robar II Royce]], who inherited Runestone a | + | The last of the Bronze Kings was Yorwyck's grandson, King [[Robar II Royce|Robar II]], who inherited Runestone a fortnight before his sixteenth nameday. He proved to be such a warrior of ferocity and cunning and charm that he almost stemmed the Andal tide. He succeeded in uniting the remaining First Men lords under a single banner to oppose the Andals, who by that time, controlled three-quarters of the Vale. These lords had been petty kings, but set aside their crowns and bent the knee before Robar Royce, proclaiming him ''[[Vale of Arryn|High King of the Vale]], the [[Fingers]], and the [[Mountains of the Moon]]''. During the [[Battle of the Seven Stars]], the First Men host led by King Robar was eventually defeated and Robar himself killed by, some say, Ser [[Artys Arryn]], others say Lord [[House Ruthermont|Ruthermont]], or [[Luceon Templeton]] and even Ser [[Jaime Corbray]]. The end result was that House Royce survived by yielding up gold, land and hostages. The Royces bent their knee and swore fealty to Artys of House Arryn, the First of His Name, ''[[King of Mountain and Vale]]''.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} |
− | In the early days of [[House Targaryen|Targaryen rule]], Lord Royce of Runestone gathered forces to sweep away the rebels under [[Jonos Arryn]], brother to [[Ronnel Arryn]], ''the King Who Flew'', penning him and others in the [[Eyrie]] - although this led | + | In the early days of [[House Targaryen|Targaryen rule]], Lord Royce of Runestone gathered forces to sweep away the rebels under [[Jonos Arryn|Jonos the Kinslayer]], brother to [[Ronnel Arryn]], ''the King Who Flew'', penning him and others in the [[Eyrie]] - although this led directly to the murder of Lord Ronnel, when his brother sent him flying through the moon door.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} |
− | In time, House Royce | + | In time, House Royce regained much of their pride, wealth and power, for during the rule of Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]], [[Yorbert Royce]], was the [[Vale of Arryn|Lord Protector of the Vale]], going to the [[Great Council]] of {{Date|101}}, because Lady Jeyne was a minor at that time. The Lady of Runestone, several years later, was [[Rhea Royce]], who was married to Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], a big player in [[Dance of the Dragons]]. During the [[Storming of the Dragonpit]], Ser [[Willum Royce]] was killed and the Royces [[Valyrian steel]] sword [[Lamentation (sword)|Lamentation]] was lost.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} |
− | In more recent times Lord Royce competed in the [[Tourney of Maidenpool]] of {{ | + | In more recent times Lord Royce competed in the [[Tourney of Maidenpool]] of {{Date|207}} where he was defeated by Ser [[Humfrey Hardyng]].{{ref|THK}} A lady of House Royce, [[Perra Royce]], also married Lord [[Walder Frey]],{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}} while Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] offered [[Tyrion Lannister]] for marriage to one of Lord [[Yohn Royce]]'s daughters, but was rejected. [[Kyle Royce]] was a member of [[Brandon Stark]]'s party when he went to [[King's Landing]] to demand Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]'s head for kidnapping his sister, [[Lyanna Stark]]. A prelude to [[Robert's Rebellion]]. This goes to show that they regained quite a bit of their standing. |
− | When Lord Yohn went north with his son Ser [[Waymar Royce|Waymar]] | + | When Lord Yohn went [[north]] with his son Ser [[Waymar Royce|Waymar]] who was joining the [[Night's Watch]] at the [[Wall]], they stopped at [[Winterfell]]. There they hunted and in the training yard, Yohn fought and defeated both Lord [[Eddard Stark]] and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]]. |
They have several sets of ancient bronze plate armor inscribed with runes that are thought to make their wearers immune to injury.{{Ref|aGoT|28}} The truth of this claim has been called into question as quite a few Royces have died wearing them.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | They have several sets of ancient bronze plate armor inscribed with runes that are thought to make their wearers immune to injury.{{Ref|aGoT|28}} The truth of this claim has been called into question as quite a few Royces have died wearing them.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | ||
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− | After the death of Lysa, Lord Yohn is one of the [[Lords Declarant]] demanding the removal of Lord [[Petyr Baelish]], the Lord Protector of the Vale. The Lords Declarant sign and issue their statement of demands from [[Runestone]]. Petyr grants the [[Gates of the Moon]] to Lord [[Nestor Royce]] in perpetuity, creating [[House Royce of the Gates of the Moon]]. | + | After the death of Lysa, Lord Yohn is one of the [[Lords Declarant]] demanding the removal of Lord [[Petyr Baelish]], the [[Vale of Arryn|Lord Protector of the Vale]]. The Lords Declarant sign and issue their statement of demands from [[Runestone]]. Petyr grants the [[Gates of the Moon]] to Lord [[Nestor Royce]] in perpetuity, creating [[House Royce of the Gates of the Moon]]. |
Yohn Royce holds a small melee at Runestone for squires only that [[Harrold Hardyng]] wins. Yohn knights Harry as his reward. Ser [[Mychel Redfort]] is forced by his father, Lord [[Horton Redfort]], to marry one of Lord Yohn's daughters, [[Ysilla Royce|Ysilla]].{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} | Yohn Royce holds a small melee at Runestone for squires only that [[Harrold Hardyng]] wins. Yohn knights Harry as his reward. Ser [[Mychel Redfort]] is forced by his father, Lord [[Horton Redfort]], to marry one of Lord Yohn's daughters, [[Ysilla Royce|Ysilla]].{{Ref|aFfC|Appendix}} | ||
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* [[Bronze King]] [[Yorwyck VI Royce]], King of [[Runestone]] during the early stages of the [[Andal invasion]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | * [[Bronze King]] [[Yorwyck VI Royce]], King of [[Runestone]] during the early stages of the [[Andal invasion]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | ||
* High King [[Robar II Royce]], the last King of Runestone and only [[Vale of Arryn|High King of the Vale]], the [[Fingers]], and the [[Mountains of the Moon]]. Defeated by the [[Andal]] army of Ser [[Artys Arryn]], bringing an end to [[First Men]] dominance in the Vale.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | * High King [[Robar II Royce]], the last King of Runestone and only [[Vale of Arryn|High King of the Vale]], the [[Fingers]], and the [[Mountains of the Moon]]. Defeated by the [[Andal]] army of Ser [[Artys Arryn]], bringing an end to [[First Men]] dominance in the Vale.{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | ||
− | * Lord [[Yorbert Royce]], Lord of Runestone, and [[Lord Protector of the Vale]] during the minority of Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | + | * Lord [[Yorbert Royce]], Lord of Runestone, and [[Vale of Arryn|Lord Protector of the Vale]] during the minority of Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} |
* Lady [[Rhea Royce]], Lady of Runestone and first wife of Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]].{{ref|trp}} | * Lady [[Rhea Royce]], Lady of Runestone and first wife of Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]].{{ref|trp}} | ||
− | * Ser [[Willum Royce]], a knight during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} | + | * Ser [[Willum Royce]], a [[knight]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Vale}} |
* Lady [[Lorra Royce]], married to Lord [[Beron Stark]], mother to [[Donnor Stark|Donnor]], [[Willam Stark|Willam]], [[Artos Stark|Artos]], [[Berena Stark|Berena]], [[Alysanne Stark|Alysanne]], [[Errold Stark|Errold]] and [[Rodrik Stark (son of Beron)|Rodrik]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix: Stark Lineage}} | * Lady [[Lorra Royce]], married to Lord [[Beron Stark]], mother to [[Donnor Stark|Donnor]], [[Willam Stark|Willam]], [[Artos Stark|Artos]], [[Berena Stark|Berena]], [[Alysanne Stark|Alysanne]], [[Errold Stark|Errold]] and [[Rodrik Stark (son of Beron)|Rodrik]].{{ref|twoiaf| Appendix: Stark Lineage}} | ||
* Lady [[Jeyne Royce]], the first wife of Lord [[Jon Arryn]].{{ref|agot|Appendix}} | * Lady [[Jeyne Royce]], the first wife of Lord [[Jon Arryn]].{{ref|agot|Appendix}} |
Revision as of 21:51, 26 August 2015
House Royce of Runestone | |
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We Remember
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Coat of arms |
Black iron studs on a bronze field, bordered with runes (Tenné pelletée, an orle of ancient runes sable) |
Seat | Runestone |
Head | Yohn Royce |
Region | The Vale |
Titles |
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Heir | Ser Andar Royce |
Overlord | House Arryn |
Cadet branch | Royce of the Gates of the Moon |
Ancestral weapon | Lamentation (lost)[2] |
Founded | Age of Heroes |
House Royce of Runestone are an old and powerful noble house of the Vale, sworn to House Arryn. Their seat is the ancestral castle Runestone, located on the coast of the narrow sea north of Gulltown. There is a cadet branch occupying the non-hereditary seat of the Gates of the Moon, located on the path that leads to the Eyrie. The Royces of Runestone blazon their arms with black iron studs on bronze, bordered with runes and their motto, is "We Remember".[3][4]
Contents
History
House Royce is an ancient house in the Vale. The house is thought to have started in the Age of Heroes, though supposedly, their history goes back as far as the Dawn Age. This means they predate Arryn rule quite a bit and trace their blood to the days of the early First Men, who once populated the Vale, although no doubt they have since been heavily intermarried with the Andals who conquered the Vale millennia ago. They were once High Kings of the Vale until they were supplanted by the Arryns.
These ancient kings, also known as the Bronze Kings of Runestone waged many wars against fellow First Men kings, such as House Shett, who were vaingloriously titled King of the True Men. King Yorwyck VI had claimed the Runic Crown when his sire died in battle and proved to be a most redoubtable foe, defeating the Shetts and driving them back inside their town walls of Gulltown. The Shett king, Osgood III, turned to Andalos, to ask the Andal's for help. King Osgood won his victory and this was House Royce's first meeting with the Andals. King Yorwyck VI led his house to several smashing victories over the Andals. His heirs carried on the fight after him, for the wars between the First Men and the Andals lasted for generations.[1]
The last of the Bronze Kings was Yorwyck's grandson, King Robar II, who inherited Runestone a fortnight before his sixteenth nameday. He proved to be such a warrior of ferocity and cunning and charm that he almost stemmed the Andal tide. He succeeded in uniting the remaining First Men lords under a single banner to oppose the Andals, who by that time, controlled three-quarters of the Vale. These lords had been petty kings, but set aside their crowns and bent the knee before Robar Royce, proclaiming him High King of the Vale, the Fingers, and the Mountains of the Moon. During the Battle of the Seven Stars, the First Men host led by King Robar was eventually defeated and Robar himself killed by, some say, Ser Artys Arryn, others say Lord Ruthermont, or Luceon Templeton and even Ser Jaime Corbray. The end result was that House Royce survived by yielding up gold, land and hostages. The Royces bent their knee and swore fealty to Artys of House Arryn, the First of His Name, King of Mountain and Vale.[1]
In the early days of Targaryen rule, Lord Royce of Runestone gathered forces to sweep away the rebels under Jonos the Kinslayer, brother to Ronnel Arryn, the King Who Flew, penning him and others in the Eyrie - although this led directly to the murder of Lord Ronnel, when his brother sent him flying through the moon door.[1]
In time, House Royce regained much of their pride, wealth and power, for during the rule of Lady Jeyne Arryn, Yorbert Royce, was the Lord Protector of the Vale, going to the Great Council of 101 AC, because Lady Jeyne was a minor at that time. The Lady of Runestone, several years later, was Rhea Royce, who was married to Prince Daemon Targaryen, a big player in Dance of the Dragons. During the Storming of the Dragonpit, Ser Willum Royce was killed and the Royces Valyrian steel sword Lamentation was lost.[1]
In more recent times Lord Royce competed in the Tourney of Maidenpool of 207 AC where he was defeated by Ser Humfrey Hardyng.[5] A lady of House Royce, Perra Royce, also married Lord Walder Frey,[6] while Lord Tywin Lannister offered Tyrion Lannister for marriage to one of Lord Yohn Royce's daughters, but was rejected. Kyle Royce was a member of Brandon Stark's party when he went to King's Landing to demand Prince Rhaegar Targaryen's head for kidnapping his sister, Lyanna Stark. A prelude to Robert's Rebellion. This goes to show that they regained quite a bit of their standing.
When Lord Yohn went north with his son Ser Waymar who was joining the Night's Watch at the Wall, they stopped at Winterfell. There they hunted and in the training yard, Yohn fought and defeated both Lord Eddard Stark and Ser Rodrik Cassel.
They have several sets of ancient bronze plate armor inscribed with runes that are thought to make their wearers immune to injury.[7] The truth of this claim has been called into question as quite a few Royces have died wearing them.[1]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Ser Waymar Royce, a ranger of the Night's Watch, is killed by the Others. His body turns into a wight and kills Will. Lord Yohn Royce and his two other sons, Andar and Robar, participate in the Tourney of the Hand in King's Landing. They rode in the tourney despite Lady Lysa Arryn forbidding her knights from fighting in that tourney.[8] Later Lord Yohn goes hunting with King Robert Baratheon in the Kingswood, and his son Ser Robar is sent there by the Hand of the King Lord Eddard Stark to tell them of his tacit declaration of war against House Lannister. In Joffrey's first session of court, both Lord Royces and their sons are among the nobles commanded to do him fealty or be labelled as traitors.
A Clash of Kings
Robar becomes a member of Renly Baratheon's Rainbow Guard and is known as Ser Robar the Red. He allows Catelyn Tully and Brienne of Tarth to escape after the assassination of Renly. Ser Loras Tyrell kills Robar in a red rage after he learns of Renly's death.
A Storm of Swords
During the War of the Five Kings, Lord Yohn is one of the lords of the Vale who wishes Lady Lysa Arryn to ally with Robb Stark.[9]
A Feast for Crows
After the death of Lysa, Lord Yohn is one of the Lords Declarant demanding the removal of Lord Petyr Baelish, the Lord Protector of the Vale. The Lords Declarant sign and issue their statement of demands from Runestone. Petyr grants the Gates of the Moon to Lord Nestor Royce in perpetuity, creating House Royce of the Gates of the Moon.
Yohn Royce holds a small melee at Runestone for squires only that Harrold Hardyng wins. Yohn knights Harry as his reward. Ser Mychel Redfort is forced by his father, Lord Horton Redfort, to marry one of Lord Yohn's daughters, Ysilla.[10]
House Royce at the end of the third century
The known Royces during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Lord Yohn Royce, called "Bronze Yohn", Lord of Runestone.
- Ser Andar Royce, his eldest son and heir.
- Ser {Robar Royce}, known as "Robar the Red". Slain by Ser Loras Tyrell.
- Ser {Waymar Royce}, a ranger of the Night's Watch, who was killed while ranging beyond the Wall by the Others.
- Ysilla Royce, married to Ser Mychel Redfort.[11][10]
- At least one other daughter.[12]
With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there are also:
- {Perra Royce}, the first wife of Lord Walder Frey.
- Ryella Royce, married to Ser Arwood Frey.
- {Kyle Royce}, a member of Brandon Stark's party that went to King's Landing.
Family Tree
Household
- Maester Helliweg, tutor, healer and counselor.
- Septon Lucos, a man of the Faith.
- Ser Samwell Stone, called "Strong Sam Stone", master-at-arms of Runestone.
Historical Members
- Bronze King Yorwyck VI Royce, King of Runestone during the early stages of the Andal invasion.[1]
- High King Robar II Royce, the last King of Runestone and only High King of the Vale, the Fingers, and the Mountains of the Moon. Defeated by the Andal army of Ser Artys Arryn, bringing an end to First Men dominance in the Vale.[1]
- Lord Yorbert Royce, Lord of Runestone, and Lord Protector of the Vale during the minority of Lady Jeyne Arryn.[1]
- Lady Rhea Royce, Lady of Runestone and first wife of Prince Daemon Targaryen.[13]
- Ser Willum Royce, a knight during the Dance of the Dragons.[1]
- Lady Lorra Royce, married to Lord Beron Stark, mother to Donnor, Willam, Artos, Berena, Alysanne, Errold and Rodrik.[14]
- Lady Jeyne Royce, the first wife of Lord Jon Arryn.[15]
Sworn Houses
32px Coldwater of Coldwater Burn
32px Shett of Gull Tower
32px Tollett of Grey Glen
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 The World of Ice & Fire, The Vale.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Vale
- ↑ The Citadel. House Mottoes
- ↑ The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Appendix.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 28, Catelyn V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 34, Catelyn VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 68, Sansa VI.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 41, Alayne II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ The Rogue Prince.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Appendix: Stark Lineage.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
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