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:''See also [[Harrenhal]]''
 
:''See also [[Harrenhal]]''
  
Harrenhal has been in the possession of a number of noble families. The first after [[Aegon's Landing]] were [[House Qoherys]], then [[House Towers]], [[House Harroway]] and the fourth being House Strong, ruling during the reigns of [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] and [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]. House Strong then must have been in the possession of Harrenhal between {{date|1}} and {{date|196}}.{{ref|tss| At the time of the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]] ({{date|196}}), Harrenhal was the seat of [[House Lothston]]}} After the house became extinct, possession of Harrenhall went to [[House Lothston]].
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House Strong came into possession of Harrenhal after [[House Towers]] had died out. They held possession over Harrenhal until {{date|131}}, when Lord [[Larys Strong]], the last of his line, was executed. After the house became extinct, possession of Harrenhall went to [[House Lothston]].
  
During the reign of Jaehaerys I, a member of this house was even elevated to the [[Kingsguard]], Ser [[Lucamore Strong]]. He was however caught breaking his vows after fathering sixteen children. He was gelded and sent to join the [[Night's Watch]]. There is a song about Lucamore.
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During the reign of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] Ser [[Lucamore Strong]] was elevated to the [[Kingsguard]]. He was however caught breaking his vows after fathering sixteen children. He was gelded and sent to join the [[Night's Watch]]. There is a song about Lucamore.
  
 
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the House's wealth was "not-inconsiderable" according to Archmaester [[Gyldayn]]. Lord [[Larys Strong|Larys "Clubfoot"]] sat on the [[The greens#The Green Council|green council]] while his castellan and kinsman Ser [[Simon Strong|Simon]] held Harrenhal against [[the blacks]]. That the House supported the green cause may mean that [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]'s sons were indeed not those of [[Harwin Strong]], or at least that their affair ended badly.{{ref|tpatq}}
 
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the House's wealth was "not-inconsiderable" according to Archmaester [[Gyldayn]]. Lord [[Larys Strong|Larys "Clubfoot"]] sat on the [[The greens#The Green Council|green council]] while his castellan and kinsman Ser [[Simon Strong|Simon]] held Harrenhal against [[the blacks]]. That the House supported the green cause may mean that [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]'s sons were indeed not those of [[Harwin Strong]], or at least that their affair ended badly.{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Ser [[Osmund Strong]], was a [[Hand of the King]] for [[Aegon I Targaryen]].{{ref|twoiaf| Aegon I}}
 
* Ser [[Osmund Strong]], was a [[Hand of the King]] for [[Aegon I Targaryen]].{{ref|twoiaf| Aegon I}}
 
* Ser [[Lucamore Strong]], known as ''Lucamore the Lusty'', a brother of the [[Kingsguard]] gelded and sent to the [[Wall]] by his sworn brothers for fathering sixteen children on three women.
 
* Ser [[Lucamore Strong]], known as ''Lucamore the Lusty'', a brother of the [[Kingsguard]] gelded and sent to the [[Wall]] by his sworn brothers for fathering sixteen children on three women.
* Lord [[Lyonel Strong]], Lord of [[Harrenhal]] and the [[Master of Laws]] and [[Hand of the King]] during the reign of [[Viserys I]]. Died at Harrenhal in a mysterious fire.{{ref|trp}}
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* Lord [[Lyonel Strong]], Lord of [[Harrenhal]] and the [[Master of Laws]] and [[Hand of the King]] during the reign of [[Viserys I Targaryen]]. Died at Harrenhal in a mysterious fire.{{ref|trp}}
 
** Ser [[Harwin Strong]], ''Breakbones'', was the rumored paramour of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] and the supposed father to her three sons, [[Jacaerys Velaryon|Jace]], [[Lucerys Velaryon|Luke]], and [[Joffrey Velaryon]]. Said to be the strongest man in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] in his day. Died at Harrenhal in a mysterious fire.{{ref|trp}}{{ref|tpatq}}
 
** Ser [[Harwin Strong]], ''Breakbones'', was the rumored paramour of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] and the supposed father to her three sons, [[Jacaerys Velaryon|Jace]], [[Lucerys Velaryon|Luke]], and [[Joffrey Velaryon]]. Said to be the strongest man in the [[Seven Kingdoms]] in his day. Died at Harrenhal in a mysterious fire.{{ref|trp}}{{ref|tpatq}}
** Lord [[Larys Strong]], known as ''Larys Clubfoot'', Lord of Harrenhal and the [[Master of Whisperers]] during the reign of [[Viserys I]].{{ref|tpatq}}
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** Lord [[Larys Strong]], known as ''Larys Clubfoot'', Lord of Harrenhal and the [[Master of Whisperers]] during the reign of [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{ref|tpatq}}
 
** Two unnamed daughters.{{ref|trp}}
 
** Two unnamed daughters.{{ref|trp}}
* Ser [[Simon Strong]], the elderly [[castellan]] of [[Harrenhal]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. He quickly surrendered to [[Daemon Targaryen|Prince Daemon]] at the sight of his [[dragon]], [[Caraxes]]. Simon and his grandsons were then held as hostages.{{ref|tpatq}}
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* Ser [[Simon Strong]], the elderly [[castellan]] of [[Harrenhal]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. He quickly surrendered to Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] at the sight of his [[dragon]], [[Caraxes]]. Simon and his grandsons were then held as hostages.{{ref|tpatq}}
 
** Ser Simon's unnamed grandsons, who were held hostage by Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|tpatq}}
 
** Ser Simon's unnamed grandsons, who were held hostage by Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]].{{ref|tpatq}}
  

Revision as of 12:16, 26 January 2015

House Strong of Harrenhal
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Coat of arms White, three pallets azure, gules and vert
Seat Harrenhal
Head Extinct
Region the Riverlands
Overlord House Tully
Died out 131 AC

House Strong of Harrenhal was a noble house in the Riverlands. Their seat was Harrenhal. Like the other families who have been in possession of Harrenhal, their family died out.[1] According to semi-canon sources they blazoned their arms with a tripartite pale blue, red, and green on white.[2]

History

See also Harrenhal

House Strong came into possession of Harrenhal after House Towers had died out. They held possession over Harrenhal until 131 AC, when Lord Larys Strong, the last of his line, was executed. After the house became extinct, possession of Harrenhall went to House Lothston.

During the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen Ser Lucamore Strong was elevated to the Kingsguard. He was however caught breaking his vows after fathering sixteen children. He was gelded and sent to join the Night's Watch. There is a song about Lucamore.

During the Dance of the Dragons, the House's wealth was "not-inconsiderable" according to Archmaester Gyldayn. Lord Larys "Clubfoot" sat on the green council while his castellan and kinsman Ser Simon held Harrenhal against the blacks. That the House supported the green cause may mean that Rhaenyra Targaryen's sons were indeed not those of Harwin Strong, or at least that their affair ended badly.[3]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

Petyr Baelish uses the extinction of House Strong as an example of the fate of those who claim to own Harrenhal.

A Dance with Dragons

Denys Strong and Duncan Strong are members of the Golden Company. It is unknown if they actually descend from House Strong, as men of the free companies can take any name they want. The mysterious Ser Robert Strong is added to the Kingsguard of Tommen Baratheon and is to serve as the champion of Cersei Lannister.

House Strong at the end of third century

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

Historical Members

Familytree during the Dance of the Dragons

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
Strong
 
Unknown
wife
 
Simon
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
woman
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lyonel
 
Unknown
three wives
 
Unknown
Strong
 
Unknown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
man
 
Alys Rivers
[Note 1][Note 2]
 
Aemond
Targaryen
 
Harwin
 
Larys
 
Two
daughters
 
Grandsons
 
Bastards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stillborn
children
 
Son
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes:
  1. Both Grand Maester Munkun and Septon Eustace believed Alys Rivers to have been the bastard daughter of Lord Lyonel Strong.
  2. In 132 AC, Alys claimed to have wed Prince Aemond before his death.


References and Notes