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{{Noble House  
 
{{Noble House  
| House_name         = House Volmark
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| House_name = House Volmark of Volmark
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| image = [[File:House Volmark.svg|250px]]
 
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| Coat_of_arms = Cendrée, a leviathan sable
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| Coat_of_arms = A black leviathan on a grey field ''(Cendrée, a leviathan sable)''
 
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| Seat = [[Volmark]]
 
| Seat = [[Volmark]]
 
| Current_Lord = Lord [[Maron Volmark]]
 
| Current_Lord = Lord [[Maron Volmark]]
| Region = [[Iron Islands]]<br>[[The Reach]]
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| Region = [[Iron Islands]]<br>[[Reach]]
| Title = Lord of Volmark<br>Lord of Greenshield  
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| Title = [[Lord of Volmark]]{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}<br>[[Lord of Greenshield]]{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
 
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| Overlord = [[House Harlaw]]
 
| Overlord = [[House Harlaw]]
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'''House Volmark of Volmark''' is a noble house from the [[Iron Islands]]. Their seat of [[Volmark]] is on the island of [[Harlaw]], and they are sworn to the [[House Harlaw|house of the same name]]. They have large holdings on the island and have a decorated history.{{ref|AFFC|11}}
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'''House Volmark of Volmark''' is a noble house from the [[Iron Islands]]. Their seat of [[Volmark]] is on the island of [[Harlaw]], and they are sworn to the [[House Harlaw|house of the same name]]. They have large holdings on the island and have a decorated history.{{Ref|AFFC|11}}
  
 
They blazon their arms with a black [[leviathan]] on a grey sea.{{ref|AFFC|11}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/3/ Houses in the Iron Islands]</ref> Their words are not known.
 
They blazon their arms with a black [[leviathan]] on a grey sea.{{ref|AFFC|11}}<ref>The Citadel. Heraldry: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/Heraldry/Houses/3/ Houses in the Iron Islands]</ref> Their words are not known.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Lord [[Qhorin Volmark]] claimed the title of [[King of the Iron Islands]], as his grandmother was the younger sister of King [[Harwyn Hoare|Harwyn Hardhand]]. He was slain by King [[Aegon I Targaryen]] in {{date|2}}, however.{{ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I}} [[Goren Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]], defeated a conspiracy to crown Qhorin's son in {{date|33}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Greyjoys of Pyke}}
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After the death of King [[Harren Hoare]] in the [[burning of Harrenhal]], Lord [[Qhorin Volmark]] claimed the title of [[King of the Iron Islands]], as his grandmother was the younger sister of King [[Harwyn Hoare|Harwyn Hardhand]]. Qhorin was slain by King [[Aegon I Targaryen]] during the [[invasion of the Iron Islands]] in {{Date|2}}, however.{{Ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I}} [[Goren Greyjoy]], [[Lord of the Iron Islands]], defeated a conspiracy to crown Qhorin's son in {{Date|33}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Greyjoys of Pyke}}
  
Lord Volmark was 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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Lord Volmark was 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}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
When the [[kingsmoot]] is summoned, Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]] calls his bannermen in [[Asha Greyjoy]]'s name. Among others, the Volmarks gather at [[Ten Towers]].{{ref|AFFC|11}} While standing ashore on [[Old Wyk]] a Volmark greets [[Victarion Greyjoy]]. [[Tarle the Thrice-Drowned]] claims that Lord [[Maron Volmark]] has the best claim on the [[Seastone Chair]].{{ref|AFFC|18}} [[Aeron Greyjoy]] spots the banners of House Volmark among those gathered for the kingsmoot on Old Wyk. During the kingsmoot, however, all the lords and captains are free to choose their candidate, and Maron supports Victarion.{{ref|AFFC|19}}
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When the [[kingsmoot]] is summoned, Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]] calls his bannermen in [[Asha Greyjoy]]'s name. Among others, the Volmarks gather at [[Ten Towers]].{{ref|AFFC|11}} While standing ashore on [[Old Wyk]] a Volmark greets [[Victarion Greyjoy]]. [[Tarle the Thrice-Drowned]] claims that Lord [[Maron Volmark]] has the best claim on the [[Seastone Chair]].{{Ref|AFFC|18}} [[Aeron Greyjoy]] spots the banners of House Volmark among those gathered for the kingsmoot on Old Wyk. During the kingsmoot, however, all the lords and captains are free to choose their candidate, and Maron supports Victarion.{{Ref|AFFC|19}}
  
After the [[taking of the Shields]] by the [[ironborn]], King [[Euron Greyjoy]] names Maron as Lord of [[Greenshield]]. Victarion interprets it as a way to reinforce Euron's prestige by gaining the support of the young lord, who descends from [[Harren Hoare|Black Harren]]'s line through his mother.{{ref|AFFC|29}}
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After the [[taking of the Shields]] by the [[ironborn]], King [[Euron Greyjoy]] names Maron as Lord of [[Greenshield]]. Victarion interprets it as a way to reinforce Euron's prestige by gaining the support of the young lord, who descends from [[Harren Hoare|Black Harren]]'s line through his mother.{{Ref|AFFC|29}}
  
 
==House Volmark at the end of the third century==
 
==House Volmark at the end of the third century==
 
The known Volmarks during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
 
The known Volmarks during the timespan of the events described in ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' are:
  
* Lord [[Maron Volmark]], Lord of Volmark and of Greenshield. A young boy.{{ref|affc|appendix}}
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* Lord [[Maron Volmark]], Lord of Volmark and of Greenshield. A young boy.{{Ref|AFFC|appendix}}{{Ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
  
 
==Historical Members==
 
==Historical Members==
* Lord [[Qhorin Volmark]], a claimant after the death of [[Harren Hoare|Harren the Black]].
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* Lord [[Qhorin Volmark]], a claimant after the death of [[Harren Hoare|Harren the Black]].{{Ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I}}
** His son, who was defeated by Lord [[Goren Greyjoy]].
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** His son, who was defeated by Lord [[Goren Greyjoy]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands: The Greyjoys of Pyke}}
* Lord Volmark, 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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* Lord Volmark, 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}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 13:53, 17 September 2022

House Volmark of Volmark
House Volmark.svg
Coat of arms A black leviathan on a grey field (Cendrée, a leviathan sable)
Seat Volmark
Head Lord Maron Volmark
Regions
Titles
Overlord House Harlaw

House Volmark of Volmark is a noble house from the Iron Islands. Their seat of Volmark is on the island of Harlaw, and they are sworn to the house of the same name. They have large holdings on the island and have a decorated history.[3]

They blazon their arms with a black leviathan on a grey sea.[3][4] Their words are not known.

History

After the death of King Harren Hoare in the burning of Harrenhal, Lord Qhorin Volmark claimed the title of King of the Iron Islands, as his grandmother was the younger sister of King Harwyn Hardhand. Qhorin was slain by King Aegon I Targaryen during the invasion of the Iron Islands in 2 AC, however.[5] Goren Greyjoy, Lord of the Iron Islands, defeated a conspiracy to crown Qhorin's son in 33 AC.[6]

Lord Volmark was put to the sword by westermen during Lady Johanna Lannister's invasion of the Iron Islands in 134 AC.[7]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

When the kingsmoot is summoned, Lord Rodrik Harlaw calls his bannermen in Asha Greyjoy's name. Among others, the Volmarks gather at Ten Towers.[3] While standing ashore on Old Wyk a Volmark greets Victarion Greyjoy. Tarle the Thrice-Drowned claims that Lord Maron Volmark has the best claim on the Seastone Chair.[8] Aeron Greyjoy spots the banners of House Volmark among those gathered for the kingsmoot on Old Wyk. During the kingsmoot, however, all the lords and captains are free to choose their candidate, and Maron supports Victarion.[9]

After the taking of the Shields by the ironborn, King Euron Greyjoy names Maron as Lord of Greenshield. Victarion interprets it as a way to reinforce Euron's prestige by gaining the support of the young lord, who descends from Black Harren's line through his mother.[10]

House Volmark at the end of the third century

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

Historical Members

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
  2. 2.0 2.1 A Dance with Dragons, Appendix.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
  4. The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Iron Islands
  5. 5.0 5.1 Fire & Blood, Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I.
  6. 6.0 6.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: The Greyjoys of Pyke.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
  8. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 18, The Iron Captain.
  9. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
  10. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.