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House Manderly: Part 1 – Blood of the Merling

April 17, 2018 | By History of Westeros

…a thousand years ago… We explore the double backstory of House Manderly, the ancient realm in the south where they came to be, and the ancient realm in the north where they reside and prosper now. Find our second episode on House Manderly here.

Manderly Outline

Manderly Images

  • The Mander
    The Mander (Klaradox)
  • King's Landing
    King’s Landing
  • White Knife
    White Knife
  • Rhoyne
    Rhoyne
  • Asshai
    Asshai
  • Greenblood
    Greenblood
  • Oldtown
    Oldtown
  • Shield Islands
    Shield Islands
  • The Bite
    The Bite
  • Braavos
    Braavos
  • Northeast
    Northeast
  • Manderly Sigil (Eagle of Seagard)
  • Iron Islands
    Iron Islands
  • Merling King
    Merling King (Klaradox)

The Manderlys are no northmen, not down deep. ‘Twas no more than nine hundred years ago when they came north, laden down with all their gold and gods. They’d been great lords on the Mander until they overreached themselves and the green hands slapped them down. The wolf king took their gold, but he gave them land and let them keep their gods. – ADWD, Davos I

House Manderly Remembers

“I know about the promise,” insisted the girl. “Maester Theomore, tell them! A thousand years before the Conquest, a promise was made, and oaths were sworn in the Wolf’s Den before the old gods and the new. When we were sore beset and friendless, hounded from our homes and in peril of our lives, the wolves took us in and nourished us and protected us against our enemies. The city is built upon the land they gave us. In return we swore that we should always be their men. Stark men!” – Davos III, ADWD

https://youtu.be/OAWzfLEzDuI

Episode Details

Episode Summary

Journey back a thousand years with us as we delve into the rich and complex history of House Manderly! This episode unravels the dual origins of this powerful Northern house, tracing their lineage from the sun-drenched lands of the Mander to their current seat in White Harbor. We explore their mysterious connection to the Merlings, ancient beings of the sea, and uncover the secrets behind their oath to House Stark, sworn in the Wolf’s Den before both the Old Gods and the New. Discover the intriguing roles of figures like Wyman Manderly and Davos Seaworth, and witness the intertwining of House Manderly’s fate with the tumultuous history of the Reach, the Riverlands, and the North. Prepare for a captivating exploration of ancient promises, forgotten gods, and the enduring legacy of a house whose blood runs deep with the secrets of Westeros.

Characters

Davos SeaworthGarth GreenhandGormon PeakeJohn the OakWylla ManderlyWyman Manderly

Houses

House Manderly

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