House Marbrand is one of the main noble houses from the Westerlands. Their seat of Ashemark is located in the hilly area near where the Tumblestone begins.
Their blazon is a burning tree, orange on smoke. Their motto is Burning bright.
History[]
House Marbrand was formed by the union of First Men and Andal nobles during the Andal invasion.
Ser Lorent Marbrand was a member of the Kingsguard during the reign of Viserys I Targaryen.
A participant in the tourney at Ashford Meadow fought under the Marbrand banner during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen. The name of Ser Denys Marbrand is given on the roll of arms.
The Marbrands supported Tywin Lannister when he suppressed the Reyne-Tarbeck rebellion.
House Marbrand participated in the War of The Rock, siding with Martyn Lannister. They are distant relatives of current line of House Lannister, with Lord Tyrek's mother being a certain Darlessa Marbrand.
Location[]
House Marbrand is seated at Ashemark, a keep located in the western Westerlands. Located in hilly terrain, the castle is situated southeast of the Crag, northwest of the Golden Tooth, and north of Sarsfield.
Family Tree[]
- Renly Marbrand (b. 319 AC-374 AC) Former Lord of House Marbrand
- With his wife, Serenei Ormollen (b. 323AC):
- Lyonel Marbrand (b. 338AC) Current Lord of House Marbrand, known as the Ashen Lord
- With 1st wife, Lelia Spicer(b. 3??AC-Before 358AC):
- Darlessa Marbrand (b. 356 AC) Firstborn daughter, currently married to Kevan Lannister, in which they have one son.
- With 2nd wife, Elia Connington (b. 340AC):
- Nathaniel Marbrand (b. 358AC) Firstborn son, and the current heir of House Marbrand, currently married to his cousin, Yselle Marbrand.
- Lucion Marbrand (b. 360AC) Second son, a shrewd and martially adept knight, currently married to Victaria Swyft.
- A Miscarried Daughter (b. 3??AC)
- With 1st wife, Lelia Spicer(b. 3??AC-Before 358AC):
- Eddard Marbrand (b. 3??AC) Younger brother of Lyonel Marbrand.
- With his wife, Sarella Westerling (b. 3??AC)
- Cerissa Marbrand (b. 357AC) Firstborn daughter
- Walda Marbrand (b. 358AC) Second daughter
- Yselle Marbrand (b. 360AC) Third and youngest daughter, currently married to her cousin, the heir, Nathaniel Marbrand
- With his wife, Sarella Westerling (b. 3??AC)
- Jason Marbrand (b. 3??AC) Younger brother of Lyonel Marbrand.
- Falyse Marbrand (b. 3??AC) Younger sister of Lyonel Marbrand, currently married to a member of House Banefort.
- Lyonel Marbrand (b. 338AC) Current Lord of House Marbrand, known as the Ashen Lord
- With his wife, Serenei Ormollen (b. 323AC):
Notable Members[]
- Ser Lorent Marbrand, a knight of Viserys I Targaryen's Kingsguard and later a Lord Commander of Rhaenyra Targaryen's Queensguard.
- Ser Denys Marbrand, a participant of the tourney at Ashford Meadow.
- Lord Alyn Marbrand, with unknown relations to Ser Denys.
- His daughter, Lady Jeyne Marbrand, wife of Tytos Lannister, mother of Tywin Lannister.