House Celtigar

House Celtigar of Claw Isle was a noble house of Valyrian descent residing on Claw Isle in the Crownlands, formerly sworn to the now-abandoned Dragonstone.

Historical members

 * Lord {Edwell Celtigar}, Lord of Claw Isle and Hand of the King during the reign of Maegor Targaryen. Resigned as Hand and returned to Claw Isle near the end of Maegor's reign.

In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire, the head of House Celtigar is Ardrian Celtigar, a sour old man known for his avarice and wealth. The sigil of House Celtigar is red crabs strewn on a white field. Their words do not appear in the books. Their ancestral weapon is an unnamed Valyrian steel axe. House Celtigar fights for Stannis Baratheon during the War of the Five Kings, contributing the ornate ship Red Claw to Stannis's royal fleet, but surrenders and swears fealty to the Iron Throne after the devastating defeat at the Battle of the Blackwater. Lord Ardrian remains at King's Landing for the remainder of the war.

In A Storm of Swords, Ser Axell Florent suggests a sacking of Claw Isle as a reprisal for House Celtigar's surrender. Davos convinces him otherwise and is named Hand of the King, Lord of the Rainwood, and Admiral of the Narrow Sea for his honest counsel. At Tyrion's court trial, Ardrian Celtigar recalls Tyrion threatening King Joffrey.

Known members

 * Lord Ardrian Celtigar, called the "Red Crab", Lord of Claw Isle and head of House Celtigar.

Historical members

 * Lord Crispian Celtigar, Lord of Claw Isle and master of coin during the reign of Aegon I Targaryen.
 * Lord Alton Celtigar, Lord of Claw Isle and Hand of the King during the reign of Aegon I Targaryen.
 * Lord Edwell Celtigar, Lord of Claw Isle and Hand of the King during the reign of Maegor I Targaryen.
 * Lady Prudence Celtigar, his daughter, Lady of Gulltown through her marriage to Lord Grafton.
 * Lady Prunella Celtigar, his daughter, Lady of Starpike, Dunstonbury, and Whitegrove through her marriage to Lord Peake.
 * Lord Celtigar, his son and heir. Died in 59 AC of the Shivers, only a few days after becoming Lord of Claw Isle.
 * Lord Bartimos Celtigar, Lord of Claw Isle and master of coin to Rhaenyra Targaryen. Sat on the black council.
 * Lord Clement Celtigar, his son, heir, and successor.
 * Arthor Celtigar, a boy of fifteen who died making a brave stand, trying to defend Lord Bartimos.

Non-canon members

 * Ser Terrence Celtigar, a proud knight who voluntarily joined the Night's Watch. Appears in the RPG video game Game of Thrones.