House Slynt
| House Slynt of Harrenhal | |
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| Coat of arms |
A bloody spear, gold on black, with a border of checkered gold and black (Sable, a spear or, tipped gules) |
| Seat | None, formerly Harrenhal |
| Head | Lord Morros Slynt |
| Regions |
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| Title | Lord of Harrenhal (formerly) |
| Heir | Jothos Slynt |
| Overlord | House Baratheon of King's Landing (ADWD) |
| Founder | Lord Janos Slynt |
| Founded | 298 AC |
House Slynt of Harrenhal is a noble house from Harrenhal in the riverlands. Originating from King's Landing in the crownlands, their blazon is a bloody spear, gold on a field of night-black, with a border of checkered gold and black.[1][2] The motto of the house is not mentioned.
Contents
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
The house is created when King Joffrey I Baratheon ennobles Janos Slynt, the Commander of the City Watch of King's Landing, and names him Lord of Harrenhal for services rendered to the kingdom - namely, for betraying Eddard Stark during his attempt to take Joffrey into custody. The lands and incomes of Harrenhal are to pass to Janos's descendants when he dies.[1]
A Clash of Kings
Janos's son Morros Slynt rides in the tourney on King Joffrey's name day, where he is unhorsed by Ser Balon Swann.[3]
The acting Hand of the King, Tyrion Lannister, distrusts Janos and strips the Slynts of Harrenhal. Although Janos is to be forcibly sent to the Night's Watch, Tyrion explains that Morros will inherit the title of Lord Slynt. Unspecified lands and a keep will be granted to the innocent Morros, although they will not be as grand as Harrenhal.[4]
After the Battle of the Blackwater, Harrenhal is awarded to Petyr Baelish for securing the alliance between the Iron Throne and House Tyrell, which he arranged following the death of Renly Baratheon during the War of the Five Kings.[5]
A Storm of Swords
The squires Morros and Jothos Slynt appear at Tyrion's trial in the Red Keep for the death of Joffrey. They testify that they had seen Tyrion gather the poisoned wedding chalice and pour the remaining contents on the floor.[6]
At the Wall, Lord Janos sends Jon Snow to kill Mance Rayder, but before he can, King Stannis Baratheon arrives and captures Mance in the battle beneath the Wall.[7]
Janos put his name forth as a candidate during the choosing of the new Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. He is the only candidate to improve his vote totals with each vote.[8] Samwell Tarly plots to prevent Janos's election and convinces Cotter Pyke and Ser Denys Mallister to support Jon instead.[9][10]
A Dance with Dragons
When Lord Janos publicly refuses Lord Commander Jon Snow's orders to assume command of Greyguard, Jon sentences Janos to be hanged. He changes his mind, however, and decides to execute him himself. Despite Janos's pleas, Jon beheads Janos with Longclaw.[11]
It is unknown if Morros and his siblings remain in King's Landing.
House Slynt at the end of the third century
- Lord {Janos Slynt}, briefly Lord of Harrenhal. Forcibly joined the Night's Watch. Beheaded by Lord Commander Jon Snow for insubordination.
- Lord Morros Slynt, his eldest son.
- Jothos Slynt, his second son, Morros's heir. He is a squire.
- Danos Slynt, his youngest son. He is a page.
- A daughter.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 57, Sansa V.
- ↑ The Citadel: Heraldry - In the Crownlands and On Dragonstone
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 2, Sansa I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 8, Tyrion II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 65, Arya XII.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 69, Jon IX.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 75, Samwell IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 78, Samwell V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 79, Jon XII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 7, Jon II.
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