Every Game of Thrones House Explained in 19 Minutes

Summary

This video script delves into the history and influence of Westeros' most prominent houses, from the dragon-wielding Targaryens to the cunning Lannisters and the honorable Starks. It explores the rise and fall of these families, their pivotal roles in shaping the Seven Kingdoms, and the legacies they leave behind, offering viewers an insightful journey through the political landscape of Game of Thrones.

Takeaways

• 🐉 The Targaryens were a powerful house in Westeros, known for their mastery of dragons, which made them an unstoppable force until the Doom of Valyria.
• 👑 House Baratheon was founded by Orys Baratheon, a general in Aegon's army, and became prominent after being granted Storm's End; however, their legacy ended with no legitimate heirs.
• ❄️ House Stark is one of the oldest and strongest houses, ruling the North before the Targaryen conquest and maintaining power due to their strength and diplomacy.
• 💰 House Lannister rose to prominence through the cunning of Tywin Lannister and became the wealthiest family in Westeros, known for their saying 'A Lannister always pays his debts'.
• 🌱 House Tyrell became powerful through their service to House Gardener and later by surrendering to Aegon the Conqueror, known for their political cunning and wealth.
• 🏰 House Arryn is renowned for their impregnable fortress, the Eyrie, and remained a strong house in Westeros, with Jon Arryn serving as Hand of the King.
• 🏜️ House Martell of Dorne was unique in that they were never conquered by outsiders and maintained their independence until joining the Seven Kingdoms through a matrimonial alliance.
• 🛥️ House Greyjoy ruled the Iron Islands and were known for their naval strength and fierce warriors, though their rebellions against the mainland were largely unsuccessful.
• 🌾 House Tully of the Riverlands was known for their loyalty to the Targaryens and played a crucial role in Robert's Rebellion, with the surviving member, Edmure Tully, becoming Lord of Riverrun.
• 🔪 House Bolton was one of the oldest and most ruthless houses, known for their brutal practice of flaying, and their eventual defeat marked the end of their legacy.
• 🌉 House Frey controlled a strategic crossing point over a river and became wealthy through tolls, though their betrayal at the Red Wedding led to their eventual downfall.

Q & A

What significant event allowed House Targaryen to become powerful in Westeros?

House Targaryen became powerful due to their mastery of using dragons to fight for them, which made them an unstoppable force until the Doom of Valyria.

Why did House Targaryen relocate to Dragon Stone before the Doom of Valyria?

Daenise the Dreamer foresaw the Doom of Valyria and convinced her father to move the family and some dragons to Dragon Stone, which allowed them to survive the disaster.

Who was the first Targaryen ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and what was his goal?

Aegon the Conqueror was the first Targaryen ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, and his goal was to rule over all of them as one unified realm.

How did House Baratheon come into power?

Orys Baratheon, a general in Aegon's army, was given the land known as Storm's End for his accomplishments in battle, founding his own house.

What event nearly caused House Baratheon to lose Storm's End for the first time?

During Robert's Rebellion, House Baratheon nearly lost Storm's End due to a siege by House Tyrell, who remained loyal to the Mad King.

Who founded House Stark and why were they recognized as the kings of the North?

Bran the Builder, a legendary first man, founded House Stark. They were recognized as the kings of the North after proving to be the strongest and gaining control over other Northern houses.

How did House Lannister become the wealthiest family in Westeros?

The Lannisters became wealthy after the legendary trickster, Tywin Lannister, swindled Casterly Rock from House Clegane, which led to the extinction of House Clegane.

What is the significance of House Tyrell's rise to power?

House Tyrell rose to power by serving House Gardener and later surrendering High Garden to Aegon the Conqueror, which led to them becoming the Lords of High Garden.

How did House Martell manage to stay independent during Aegon's Conquest?

House Martell stayed independent due to their advanced weaponry, military tactics, and the killing of Rhaegar Targaryen's dragon, Meraxes.

What is the unique characteristic of House Greyjoy's rule over the Iron Islands?

House Greyjoy is known for their strength at sea and their fierce, ruthless people known as the Ironborn, who only follow those stronger than them.

Why did House Frey betray House Stark during the Red Wedding?

House Frey betrayed House Stark because Robb Stark broke his promise to marry one of Walder Frey's daughters, leading to the infamous Red Wedding.

What is the legacy of House Targaryen after Robert's Rebellion?

After Robert's Rebellion, the Targaryen dynasty was overthrown, and their legacy was left uncertain, with Daenerys Targaryen later attempting to reclaim the Iron Throne.

How did House Tyrell's political cunning manifest in their actions?

House Tyrell's political cunning was evident in their ability to switch sides during wars, pursue morally right actions through unethical means, and their rise to power through strategic alliances and surrenders.

What was the fate of House Mormont after the events of the series?

House Mormont went extinct after the deaths of its key members, Jorah and Lyanna Mormont, leaving no direct heirs to continue the legacy.

What is the origin of House Tarly's Valyrian steel sword, Heartsbane?

Heartsbane is a Valyrian steel sword that has been passed down through House Tarly, an old house with origins dating back to the First Men.

How did House Baelish's lack of a noble background affect his rise to power?

Despite not coming from a noble background, Petyr Baelish managed to rise to power through financial acumen, political cunning, and ruthless ambition, eventually becoming Master of Coin.

What was the significance of House Hightower's position in Oldtown before the Targaryen conquest?

House Hightower was one of the most ancient, wealthy, and powerful houses in Westeros, ruling over Oldtown, the biggest city in Westeros, and playing a central role in politics for centuries.

What is the legacy of House Bolton after their defeat in the series?

House Bolton's legacy ended with their defeat, as all members were killed off, signifying the end of their ruthless rule and practices in the North.

Outlines

00:00

🐉 The Rise and Fall of House Targaryen

This paragraph delves into the history of House Targaryen, one of the most powerful families in Westeros. They harnessed dragons to establish their dominance until the Doom of Valyria threatened their existence. Daenys Targaryen's foresight saved the bloodline, leading them to Dragonstone. Aegon the Conqueror later unified the Seven Kingdoms with his dragons and sisters as wives. The Targaryen rule lasted for centuries until Robert Baratheon's Rebellion, which was sparked by the abduction of a Stark by a Targaryen. The paragraph also touches on House Baratheon's origins and its eventual decline with the deaths of its male heirs.

05:00

🏰 The Enduring Legacy of House Stark and Lannister

The paragraph discusses House Stark, the ancient rulers of the North, known for their strength and lineage from Bran the Builder. Their rule continued until Aegon's Conquest, after which they became key players in Westerosi politics, especially during Robert's Rebellion. The Stark children's survival signifies the family's ongoing legacy. House Lannister's narrative is tied to their wealth and power, originating from the cunning Lord Tywin who saved the house from decline. Despite facing a tragic end in the series, their influence and the saying 'A Lannister always pays his debts' remain significant.

10:02

🌾 The Political Maneuverings of House Tyrell and the Unyielding House Martell

This section explores the rise of House Tyrell, who became wealthy and powerful through political marriages and alliances. Their cunning nature is compared to the Lannisters, yet they maintain a facade of honor. The paragraph also covers House Martell, the rulers of Dorne, who managed to resist Aegon's Conquest and maintained their independence through strategic military tactics. Their legacy is highlighted by their unique tradition of referring to their rulers as princes and princesses, reflecting their unconquered spirit.

15:02

🛡️ The Fortified Houses of the Vale, Iron Islands, and the Riverlands

The paragraph examines House Arryn, known for their impregnable fortress, the Eyrie, and their pivotal role in Westerosi conflicts. It also discusses House Greyjoy, rulers of the Iron Islands, known for their naval prowess and fierce warriors. The Greyjoy rebellion and its aftermath are highlighted, including the eventual ascension of Yara Greyjoy. Lastly, House Tully's loyalty to the Targaryens and their strategic importance in the Riverlands are covered, with a focus on the Red Wedding's impact on their legacy.

🗡️ The Ruthless Boltons and the Extinct Houses

This section delves into the brutal history of House Bolton, known for their flaying practices and ruthless ambition, which led to their temporary dethroning of House Stark. The paragraph also touches on the extinction of several houses, such as House Mormont, whose legacy ended with the death of its last member, and House Tarly, which faced a similar fate due to the execution of its male heirs. The discussion also includes the short-lived House Baelish, founded by the cunning Petyr Baelish, whose actions led to his house's extinction.

🏆 The Ancient Houses and the Power of House Hightower

The final paragraph covers the ancient and powerful House Hightower, which ruled Oldtown and was a central figure in Westerosi politics for centuries. Their influence during the reign of the Targaryens and their eventual decline are briefly mentioned. The paragraph also acknowledges other notable houses not covered in detail, such as House Umber, and concludes with a teaser for future content, inviting viewers to subscribe for more videos on the subject.

Keywords

💡House Targaryen

House Targaryen is one of the central noble families in the video, known for their ancient and powerful lineage in Westeros. They are historically associated with dragons and were the first to unify the Seven Kingdoms under their rule. The script mentions their rise to power with Aegon the Conqueror and their eventual downfall, highlighting their significance to the video's theme of the rise and fall of noble houses.

💡Doom of Valyria

The Doom of Valyria refers to a catastrophic event that led to the collapse of the Valyrian Freehold, a powerful civilization in the world of the video. The script notes that House Targaryen was able to foresee and escape this disaster, which is crucial to understanding their survival and subsequent dominance in Westeros.

💡Aegon the Conqueror

Aegon the Conqueror is a historical figure in the video's narrative who played a pivotal role in the unification of the Seven Kingdoms under House Targaryen. His use of dragons and strategic marriages with his sisters are key elements in the script's recount of his reign, illustrating the power and influence of the Targaryen dynasty.

💡Robert's Rebellion

Robert's Rebellion was a significant uprising against the ruling Targaryen dynasty, as mentioned in the script. It resulted in the Baratheon family taking the throne and marked a turning point in the power dynamics of Westeros, underscoring the theme of political upheaval and the transient nature of power.

💡House Stark

House Stark is depicted as one of the oldest and most respected houses in Westeros, with a history that predates the Targaryen conquest. Known for their strong leadership and the phrase 'Winter is Coming,' they represent the traditional power of the North and their struggles and alliances are central to the script's narrative.

💡House Lannister

House Lannister is characterized by their wealth and cunning, having risen to prominence through the acquisition of Casterly Rock. Their influence and the saying 'A Lannister always pays his debts' are highlighted in the script, showcasing their power and the lengths they go to maintain it.

💡House Tyrell

House Tyrell is noted in the script as the second wealthiest family in Westeros, with a history of rising to power through more respectable means than some other houses. Their political savvy and the downfall shown in the script reflect the video's theme of the complexity and moral ambiguity of power.

💡The Iron Throne

The Iron Throne symbolizes the seat of power in the Seven Kingdoms and is a central symbol in the script. It is the object of desire for many houses, including the Baratheons, and the script discusses the various houses that have held or sought it, emphasizing the theme of power struggle.

💡Rulers of the Vale

The rulers of the Vale, House Arryn, are mentioned in the script as having a legendary fortress, the Eyrie, which has never been taken. Their role in the video's narrative reflects the importance of strategic defenses and the concept of invincibility among the noble houses.

💡House Martell

House Martell, rulers of Dorne, is distinguished in the script for their ability to remain independent during Aegon's Conquest. Their unique cultural practices and the script's mention of their strength and military tactics highlight the theme of regional diversity and autonomy within Westeros.

💡House Greyjoy

House Greyjoy, rulers of the Iron Islands, are known for their naval prowess and the fierceness of the ironborn. The script discusses their rebellions and the script's narrative includes their struggle for recognition and power, illustrating the theme of ambition and the pursuit of independence.

Highlights

House Targaryen's early power and mastery of dragons made them an unstoppable force in Westeros.

Daenys Targaryen's foresight of the Doom of Valyria led to the survival of her bloodline on Dragon Stone.

Aegon the Conqueror's unification of the Seven Kingdoms under Targaryen rule with the aid of dragons and his sisters.

House Baratheon's rise to power through Orys Baratheon's military achievements and the establishment of Storm's End.

The resilience of House Stark, being the oldest and strongest house in Westeros with a history of ruling the North.

Bran the Builder's founding of House Stark and the construction of Winterfell and the Wall.

House Lannister's wealth and power, originating from the Andals and the cunning acquisition of Casterly Rock.

Tywin Lannister's leadership that saved House Lannister from decline and reestablished their dominance.

House Tyrell's rise through service to House Gardener and becoming the Lords of Highgarden after Aegon's Conquest.

The unique position of House Tyrell, blending cunning with a facade of honor and political flexibility.

House Arryn's control of the impregnable Eerie and their strategic importance in Westeros.

Dorne's unification under the Martells and their successful resistance against Aegon the Conqueror.

House Greyjoy's naval strength and their ambition to conquer the mainland from the Iron Islands.

House Tully's loyalty to the Targaryens and their role in major conflicts, such as the War of the Nine Penny Kings.

The ruthless reputation and practices of House Bolton, including flaying and their defiance of House Stark.

House Frey's control over the Twins and their pivotal role in the Red Wedding.

House Mormont's loyalty and the tragic extinction of the house after the deaths of its leaders.

The militaristic tradition of House Tarly and their possession of the Valyrian steel sword, Heartsbane.

The rise and fall of House Baelish, founded by a sellsword, and its eventual extinction due to Petyr Baelish's actions.

The ancient and influential House Hightower's role in Westerosi politics and their control over Oldtown.

The legendary status of House Bronn, a humorous note on the variety of houses in Westeros.

Transcripts

House Targaryen is one of the most

influential and Powerful houses in all

of westros even well before their rule

in westos ever began they were still

extremely powerful they were able to

master using dragons to fight for them

and because of this they were an

Unstoppable force that is until the Doom

of valyria came where many different

natural disasters occurred wiping out

pretty much all life on this land

fortunately for the targaryens their

bloodline didn't end here as danise the

dreamer was able to foresee this event

happening before it ever occurred she

managed to convinc her father to leave

the capital and head to the island known

as Dragon Stone he brought her their

family and some dragons to this island

even though they were mocked for doing

so by the other Nobles 12 years after

packing up their bags and moving the

Doom of valyria finally came and

everyone that doubted the decision for

them to move inevitably died here on

Dragon Stone the targaryens lived and

tried building a new life it wasn't

until a couple of generations later

where their new Reign would truly begin

with the birth of Aon the Conqueror he

went West to the Seven Kingdoms of West

stros with the goal of ruling over all

of them as one unified realm he managed

to accomplish this goal with the aid of

his dragons as well as his sisters who

were also his wives and history was then

made the targaryens ruled the Seven

Kingdoms for nearly 300 years until one

house came and put a stop to all of that

well before house Baratheon took the

Iron Throne from the targaryens this

house was ironically founded thanks to

igon the Conqueror himself Oris

Baratheon who was a general in aegon's

Army was given the land known as Storm's

end for his accomplishments in battle

here he became the Lord of storms in and

founded his very own house for centuries

the baratheons managed to maintain their

rule in this land Never Falling once no

matter how many sieges occurred mostly

due to the defenses that the Fortress

offered when Robert's Rebellion against

the Iron Throne occurred storm Zen was

almost lost for the very first time

house Tyrell who remained loyal to the

Mad King besieged the remaining barathan

forces in which Stannis was the

commanding leader here this occurred for

over a year in which everyone inside of

storms in all nearly starved to death

thankfully the war came to an end Robert

of course took the throne for himself

into stannis's displeasure he was made

the Lord of Dragonstone their youngest

infant brother renley was made Lord of

storms in unfortunately as we all know

all three of these brothers will

inevitably die and none of them fathered

any legitimate children to continue on

the legacy of house Baratheon in season

8 of the show one of Robert's bastards

was made the Lord of storms in and

formally recognized as Gendry Baratheon

in the books it's not yet clear what

house baratheon's Legacy will become so

for now we just have to accept the

ending that the show gave us as Cannon

House Stark is one of the oldest and

strongest houses in all of Westeros

before aegon the Conqueror came and

unified the Seven Kingdoms as one how

Stark were the rulers of the north

thousands and thousands of years before

the events of the show and books how

Stark was founded by bran the Builder a

legendary first man who created

Winterfell and apparently even built the

wall after years of fighting other

Northern houses for control house Stark

proved to be the strongest in every

other house eventually either kneeled or

lost to them in battle this is how they

were recognized as the kings of the

north for millenniums to come when Aon

the Conqueror came to Westeros King

Toren Stark marched his army down to the

South to face him but surrendered when

they witnessed the dragons he had and

the many victories under his belt the

houses that didn't surrender to aegon

quickly were wiped out and torrin didn't

want the same fate for his house

although it was controversial for torrin

to surrender and he was critiqued by

many those who did critique him were

only able to be alive to do so because

of torrin's actions instead of house

start going EX they were allowed to keep

their power in Winterfell serving under

the targaryens for hundreds of years to

come that is until of course lady lyan

sister to edart Stark who was also

supposed to be wed to Robert Baratheon

was taken by Prince rhaegar Targaryen

ard's father and brother Dem man of

justice but were instead viciously

executed by the Mad King this is where

Robert's Rebellion took place and edar

joined his side as the new Lord of

Winterfell we all know the suffering

that the Starks will have to endure

after these events but thankfully their

family still continues on strong and in

the show most of Art's children survive

and continue on the legacy of house

Stark like most of the people living in

West Ros at the time of the series House

Lannister are descendants of the andal a

race of people who came from the western

side of os 6,000 years ago they came to

Westeros overrunning and conquering most

of the continent which was at the time

only inhabited by the first men the

Lannisters became one of the most

prominent houses in Westeros due to land

the clever who was a legendary trickster

swindling cly Rock from house cly here

house cly went extinct and House

Lannister came to be now being

recognized as the Lords of cly Rock just

like most of the surviving houses at the

time of the series House Lannister bent

the knee and swore allegiance to egg on

the Conqueror because of the gold that

cerly rock has to offer the Lannisters

became the wealthiest family in all of

Westeros this of course brought them a

lot of power and is the reason that the

Saying A Lannister Always Pays his debts

exist titos Lannister the father of

Taiwan was at one point the head of the

house and because of his actions brought

a decline to the house itself this

caused a rebellion happen and if it

wasn't for Tywin stepping up House

Lannister might not have been around for

much longer Tywin was a very strong and

ruthless leader which reestablished fear

into the other houses in which House

Lannister started to lose for quite some

time Tywin rebuilt the house to the

powerful State we see it in during the

series and made sure it stayed that way

making arrangements for his children to

be in positions of power at least the

children he deemed as worthy that is by

the end of the show all the Lannisters

from the main family besides my go

Tyrion had passed away it is unclear

what the future of this great house

looks like especially in the books but

we can assume that their legacy might

continue on house Tyrell has quite a few

similarities to House Lannister the

tyrells are the second wealthiest family

at the time of the series just barely

behind the Lannisters and they also are

descendants of the andal Alistair Tyrell

who was an andle Knight is who founded

house Tyrell but unlike the Lannisters

they became a strong house in a much

more respectable way the tyrells

originally served house Gardener who

were the Lords of high garden and over a

period of time house tyell was able to

rise in prominence and become a very

strong house however the tyrells didn't

become anywhere near strong as we see

them in in the series until around

aegon's Conquest King M the 9th of final

leader of house Gardener did not kneel

to Egon the Conqueror resulting in him

being burned alive after this happened

Harlin Tyrell who was M's steart at the

time surrendered High Garden to Aon

because of this aegon rewarded Harlin by

making him the Lord of high Garden

although the tyrrell's rose to becoming

a powerful house in a more respectable

way compared to the Lannisters that

doesn't mean they are much better

overall they are about as cunning as the

Lannisters are especially when it comes

to politics however they typically mask

this by being more subtle the Tyrell are

kind of in a weird middle ground when it

comes to ethics having many similarities

to the Lannisters but also still

representing some of the honor that

house Stark has the dynamic that they

have with other houses is typically

really interesting to learn about as

they usually try to pursue what would be

the most morally right thing to do but

also being open to go about it in pretty

unethical and Shady ways when it comes

to war they are completely okay with

switching sides depending on who was

most likely to win unfortunately by the

end of the show all the Ty rails have

unfortunately died so if the books

follow a similar path their legacy will

no longer be able to continue on the

rulers of the veil and the legendary

Fortress known as the Eerie house Aaron

is a very strong and prominent house

although no one has ever come close to

being able to take the Eerie from house

Aaron it is unknown what would have

happened if the aand decided to not B

the need EG on the Conqueror I mean I'm

sure aegon would have been able to

eventually take it from them but it

probably wouldn't have been very easy as

the eie is one of the most most if not

the most impregnable fortresses in all

of westos anyways Aon allowed them to

stay the Lords of the Erie due to them

surrendering and they have remained a

strong house since John Aaron who is

actually the main reason why the event

in the series takes place was the most

recent head of house Aaron and he was a

very respected and Noble person when the

Mad King demanded edar to be turned over

to the king's Justice after he had

killed ard's brother and Father John

Aaron rebelled which is what directly

caused house Stark and house Baratheon

to come together against the throne when

Robert took the throne for himself he

appointed John as the hand of the king

in which he served the realm for many

years to come he sadly passed away which

made his 6-year-old son Robin the soon

to be new Lord of the Eerie and head of

house Aaron at the end of the show Robin

has taken on his role and house Aaron

still continues on thousands of years

ago Dorne was divided into multiple

sections with many different houses

having Kings for each set area house

Martell were one of these many houses it

wasn't until around a thousand years ago

where they really started to rise in

power though at this time Ruiner

refugees were fleeing OS and which they

migrated across the narrow SE to Dorne

these refugees were led by the warrior

Queen known as neria and here on Dorne

she met mors Martell and they formed an

alliance with one another through

marriage together they conquered and

unified the rest of Dorne and instead of

calling themselves the king and queen

they would take on the Ruiner tradition

of referring to themselves as the prince

and princess house Martell remained a

very strong house and still is by the

end of the series this house was so

strong that they were the only ones who

successfully fight off Aon the Conqueror

and stay independent during and after

his Conquest their weaponry and military

tactics were extremely Advanced and they

even managed to slay the legendary

dragon known as marxis which was

rainey's Targaryen dragon and this was

also how she was killed as at the time

she was flying a top of it about a

century before the events that take

place in the series House Martell joined

the Seven Kingdoms through a matrimonial

Alliance but their words unbowed unbent

unbroken still remain true meaning they

have never successfully been conquered

by Outsiders because of the strength

they showed they were still allowed to

refer themselves as the princes and

princesses of Dorne rather than being

forced to call themselves Lords like

every other house in westos right before

the events of the series Elia Martell

who was the princess of Dorne was to be

wedded to rhaegar Targaryen Elia stayed

in King's Landing rather than returning

to Dorne and she birthed two of

rhaegar's children sadly during Robert's

Rebellion she alongside her two children

were murdered by the mountain who was a

member of Tywin Lannister's Army peace

was restored after these events but her

brothers Doran and oberin were of course

outraged we obviously know Doran would

pass away as well as oberin when he SE

Vengeance against the mountain for what

he had done but fortunately for house

Martell the Legacy doesn't end here as

another member of the Martell family

took on Power and Dorn house grey Joy

are the rulers of the iron Islands which

are harsh and Bleak pieces of land they

have always had plans to conquer the

mainland but they of course have never

gotten anywhere close to these goals

this doesn't mean they aren't a strong

house and they are in fact one of if not

the strongest houses when it comes to

the water the people that they rule over

who are known as the ironborn are about

as Bleak as the land that they live on

they are Fierce ruthless and strong

individuals who only follow those that

are stronger than them not long before

the events of the series Lord Balon

Greyjoy led a rebellion against King

Robert Baratheon his brother yuron

burned the Lannister Fleet which made

them an Unstoppable forced on the water

two of balon's sons rodri and meon were

killed during the rebellion and it

eventually was put to a stop as Stannis

baratheon's Royal Fleet finished them

off balon's only surviving son Theon was

taken in by the Starks and made into a

ward which forced Balon to submit to

King Robert his daughter Yara was the

only surviving child that remained on

the iron Islands after this defeat

eventually Balon exiled yuron from the

iron Islands in which he became a feared

pirate that terrorized the Seas until he

ultimately returned in the show to kill

Balon and become the new Lord of the

iron Islands during the final season

Theon and yuron are both killed off and

Yara Remains the only surviving Greyjoy

in which she becomes the new ruler of

the iron islands and the legacy of house

Greyjoy seems to continue on in the

central part of estos there is a

territory known as the river Lance which

is ruled by house toi the toes Rose in

prominence during aon's Conquest when

Lord Edmond toly rebelled against the

king of the iron Islands to support the

Targaryen Invaders during the war of the

nine Penny Kings a short-lived attempted

invasion of West Roos by house Blackfire

the toes fought on the side of the iron

throne coming to house targaryen's Aid

yet again the two brothers Hoster and

Brendan toley both fought together in

this conflict but later on parted ways

after a disagreement had happened

between the two Brendan was given the

name Blackfish which he willingly took

on and he would continue to fight in

battle until his very last moments where

the Lannisters launched a Siege on

riverrun in season six of the show

Hoster did not continue to fight in any

battles and instead married lady Mana of

house went in which they had three

children catlyn Liza and edmir since the

beginning of house toi they had always

remained loyal to House Targaryen that

is up until Robert's Rebellion where

Catelyn was married to Lord edart Stark

and Liza was married to Lord John Aaron

to form a powerful Alli I against the

Mad King this Alliance is actually a

major reason why Robert's rebellion was

even a success of course we all know

that catlyn and Liza are eventually

killed off and in season 8 of the show

edmir is the only surviving toi and is

now currently the Lord of riverrun and

they still remain a powerful house in

westos House Bolton is yet another one

of the oldest houses in the Seven

Kingdoms with their Origins rooting all

the way back to the first men for

centuries the Bolton refused to accept

house Stark as their ruler even after

pretty much every house in the north did

they successfully killed many Starks and

apparently would keep their skin as

trophies and even wear it as a cloak the

boltons are one of if not the most

ruthless houses in all of westos I mean

their house sigil is literally a flayed

man which is a practice that they have

taken part in for thousands of years

where they would torture prisoners

removing several layers of skin which

would expose nerve and muscle tissue and

leave them in Perpetual Agony these

are vile anyways the

boltons are one of the strongest houses

in the north pretty much being the only

house that could successfully fight

against house Stark eventually the

boltons were defeated and bent the knee

in which they were also forced to give

up the practice of flaying with that

being said they still remain the second

most powerful house in the north we of

course all know that Roose Bolton

eventually betrayed house Stark

resulting in the death of Robin Catlin

and he was then named the Lord of

Winterfell and Warden of the north being

the only house to ever successfully

Dethrone house Stark the boltons were

all thankfully killed off by season 6 of

the show meaning their legacy definitely

will not continue on thank God I Fray

are the Lords of the twins a castle with

two nearly identical towers and a

fortified Bridge stretching over a body

of water to connect the two towers this

bridge is the only crossing point over

this River for hundreds of miles in

either direction and according to catlyn

Stark No One in history has ever been

able to avoid paying the toll that is

required to pass this bridge we actually

explicitly see what happens when you do

try to avoid the cost that comes with

Crossing during the Red Wedding house

Frey have only been around for about 600

years before the war of the five Kings

and they are located in the riverlands

they had gotten pretty wealthy thanks to

the toll that they enact on Travelers

and for most of their history they were

vessels of house toly house Frey was

never treated with much respect and Lord

Walder fry highlights this to Robin

Catlin when they visit him with that

being said Walder got the final laugh

when he had them both killed due to them

not keeping the promise that they made

that is until season 7 of the show where

Arya comes and gets revenge killing him

off but this does not result in the end

of house Frey as Walter had more than

100 descendants so it's safe to say

their legacy for Better or Worse will

continue on house Mormont are the Lords

of bear Island a remote island in the

north of Westeros there aren't many

valuable resources here so the Mormont

are a relatively poor house with that

being said the people that come from

this island tend to be very strong and

loyal individuals the Mormont are one of

the oldest and proudest houses in the

north but unfortunately their reputation

was hurt due to the actions of Sir Jorah

Mormont the previous Lord of be island

in Westeros slave trading is an

inexcusable crime and Jorah took part in

it at one point he was exiled from

Westeros never to return again and that

is where he found Daenerys Targaryen in

which he decided to loyally follow J's

father Jor who was the Lord commander of

the knight's watch felt disgraced by his

son's actions of being a slave trader

Jorah is eventually killed and in season

8 of the show Jorah dies protecting

Daenerys jorah's cousin lyanna was made

the head of house Mormont but that

didn't last long as she dies in Season 8

as well unfortunately house Mormont goes

extinct and their legacy sadly no longer

continues on house Charlie is an old

house having Origins back to the first

men and are the Lords of hornhill a

castle southeast of high Garden this

house has a militarist tradition and

they are one of the few to possess a

Valyrian steel sword which is known as

heartsbane during Robert's Rebellion

Lord Randall tarle commanded the

Vanguard at the Battle of Ashford and

they managed to make Robert Baratheon

retreat with that being said Lord ma

Tyrell took credit for this victory

since Randall was serving under the

tyrells after the extinction of house

Baratheon they swore allegiance to House

Lannister and they eventually betrayed

house Tyrell Lord Randall fights

alongside sir Jamie Lannister

unfortunately for Randall he and his son

digon were executed by Daenerys

Targaryen after the battle of the gold

road because his son Samuel is a sworn

brother of the knight's watch the only

person who can take on being the head of

house tarly is Samuel's sister tala but

because she is married to a member of

House fway we can now only assume that

this house will become the new Lords of

hornhill house Bish was a pretty new

house and it all didn't last very long

whatsoever this house was founded by a

cell sword who traveled from braavos to

Westeros to serve house

located in the veil of Aaron his son

became friends with Lord Hoster toi and

he had his son Peter fostered at

riverrun here Peter fell in love with

catlyn and her sister Liza fell in love

with him Catelyn was to be wedded to

Brandon Stark who was Ed ard's older

brother and Peter was not happy at all

about this he challenged Brandon to a

duel for catlin's hand but because he

was not well-versed in combat whatsoever

he lost Peter left for home in disgrace

and here his bitter feelings would only

continue to grow years later Lord John

Aaron took Peter in to do Financial work

for him as he was suggested by John's

wife Lysa who was still secretly in love

with Peter and here he was really able

to shine and distinguish himself Peter

then made a name for himself through

this and Jon eventually made him the

master of coin in King's Landing after

he himself became hand of the king Peter

quickly became a powerful player in

Royal politics in spite of All Odds

being against him especially since he

did not come from a noble or great house

we all of course know that Peter is a

very morally wrong person and just does

whatever he can to get even more power

but the things he was able to accompl

accomplish should still in my opinion be

talked about he is eventually killed by

Arya Stark in season 7 of the show and

because he had no Offspring house Bish

became extinct although house high tower

is not around anymore in the main series

the power that they had was extremely

surprising to learn about after I

discovered them in House of the Dragon

so I without a doubt think they are

worth mentioning in this video house

high tower was one of the most ancient

wealthy and Powerful houses in Westeros

they were at the front and center of

politics in Westeros for centuries and

they ruled over Oldtown which was the

biggest city in Westeros for thousands

of years before the targaryens came Lord

Hobert hi Tower was the head of the

house before the reign of King visarius

the first and his younger brother Otto

served viseris as hand of the king as we

saw in season one of the show Otto had

his daughter Alison wedded a viseris and

she birthed four Targaryen children I

don't want to spoil myself or you guys

for what happens in the following

seasons of House of the Dragon so I

won't discuss any more here about house

high tower finally I have made sure to

save the absolute best house for last of

of course I'm talking about the most

legendary House of them all house Bron

all jok's aside there are multiple other

houses that I wanted to cover but I just

wasn't able to in this video so I

apologize to the like five House Umber

fans out there anyways that's pretty

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