House Rhysling
| House Rhysling | |
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| Coat of arms |
An oaken door banded with iron, in a grey stone doorway, on black masonry (Sable masoned proper, an door brunâtre banded cendrée within a stone doorway of the last) |
| Head | Unknown |
| Region | The Reach |
| Overlord | House Tyrell |
House Rhysling is a noble house from the Reach. Neither their arms nor their motto have appeared in the books, but according to a semi-canon source they blazon their arms with an oaken door banded with iron, in a grey stone doorway, on black masonry.[1]
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History
Ser Robyn Rhysling participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC. He was defeated by Lord Leo Tyrell after four lances. During the trial of seven Robyn took the side of Ser Duncan the Tall, unhorsing Prince Daeron Targaryen and fighting one of the Kingsguard.[2]
House Rhysling at the end of the third century
The known Rhysling during the timespan of the events described on A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- no member has appeared yet.
Historical Members
- Ser Robyn Rhysling, a one-eyed knight, during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen.[2]
Behind the Scenes
The name of the House may have been inspired by the Rhysling Award or the riesling, a variety of grapes. If it is the latter, the Rhyslings may somehow be connected to the Redwynes of the Arbor (distantly related, vassals, etc).
References
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Reach
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Hedge Knight.
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