House Jordayne[1][a] of the Tor is a vassal house which holds fealty to House Martell of Dorne. Their sigil is a golden quill on checkered white and green.
History[]
Background[]
The Jordaynes were among the houses defeated by Mors Martell and Nymeria during Nymeria's War.[2]
Game of Thrones: Season 4[]
House Jordayne banners (center) - a golden quill on a checkered background of light and dark green squares.
House Jordayne's banners are amongst those of the Dornish envoy that travels to King's Landing to attend the wedding of Joffrey and Margaery.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
The name of the house is an homage to Robert Jordan, author of The Wheel of Time novels and a friend of George R.R. Martin. The lord is called "Trebor" which is "Robert" backwards. "Jordayne" is similar to "Jordan" and "Tor" is Jordan's publisher.
In the books[]
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, House Jordayne are also vassals to House Martell. They are ruled by Lord Trebor Jordayne. According to a semi-canon source, their words are "Let it be Written".
In A Storm of Swords, Oberyn Martell is accompanied to King's Landing by Lord Trebor's daughter Myria.
Known members[]
- Lord Trebor Jordayne, Lord of the Tor.
- Myria Jordayne, his daughter and heir to the Tor.
Historical members[]
- Lord Jordayne during the First Dornish War. Died shortly before his castle was surrendered to King Aegon I Targaryen.
References[]
- ↑ Histories & Lore: Season 5, Short 9: "Dorne" (2016).
- ↑ "Dorne"
- ↑ "Two Swords"
Notes[]
- ↑ Referred to as "Jordaynes."
External links[]
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