House Vyrwel
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House Vyrwel of Darkdell | |
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Coat of arms |
A silver wyvern within a red double tressure on sable (Sable, a wyvern argent within a double tressure gules) |
Seat | Darkdell |
Head | Unknown |
Region | the Reach |
Overlord | House Tyrell |
House Vyrwel of Darkdell is a noble house from Darkdell in the Reach. It is one of the principal houses sworn to House Tyrell.[1]
According to semi-canon sources they blazon their arms with a silver wyvern within a red double tressure on sable.[2] Their motto has not appeared yet.
History
Lord Vyrwel and his lady wife attended the Whitewalls Tourney in 212 AC. After the Second Blackfyre Rebellion was put down, a man in service to Lord Vyrwel claimed to have been one of the spies of Brynden Rivers. He was promptly killed by a knight in service to Lord Costayne.[3]
House Vyrwel at the end of the third century
The known Vywels during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are:
- Igon Vyrwel, captain of the guards at Highgarden.[1]
Historical Members
- Lord Vyrwel, the head of the house during the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen.[3]
- Lady Vyrwel, his wife.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
- ↑ The Citadel. Heraldry: Houses in the Reach
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Mystery Knight.
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