Durran: "All the lords said I was daft to build a castle on Shipbreaker Bay, but I built all the same just to show them. The gods destroyed it, so I built a second one that the gods destroyed, so I built a third one that sank into the sea, I built a fourth one that sank into the sea, I built a fifth one that sank into the sea, so I built a sixth one that burned down fell over, then sank into the sea, but the seventh one stayed in place and resisted the storms of Shipbreaker Bay!"
I wished you mentioned that the fortress of Nightsong is recorded to been seige 37 times in last millennium, and was onced burnt by a member of House Fowler. The reason for this because they are the most isolated marcher lords from their allies, at the edge of the Stormlands borders in between Dorne and the Reach. I think that this fact, along with their claim that their banners has been seen in over a thousand battles makes them the most badass house of the Dornish Marchers, compared to the other macher lords of the Stormlands, Dorne and Reach. Oh, and they also have Ser Rolland Storm, Bastard of Nightsong. I mean, is there a more badass name?
3 things: Beric Dondarrion Lyonel Baratheon King Stannis the Mannis Baratheon, first of his name, the one true king of the Andals the First Men and the Roynar. Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Proterktor of the Realm.
Just a bit of head cannon I came up with: I’d bet that the lands Ser Davos was given were originally the Toyne lands. It’s not uncommon for an overlord to hold seized lands in their personal service until finding a worthy vassal or subject to bestow them upon.
Most fan-made maps have them west of Griffin's Roost. But there isn't much info on them, Sam makes some observations of Baratheon supporters alongside Stannis during Clash, during chapter 75 I think. What's interesting is their sigil, which has three Durrandon/Baratheon stags, which imply they are a cadet branch or something like that. And I just like their words, _Sound The Charge._ Reminds me of the Tarlys, _First In Battle._
Well, If they are west of Griffins Roost and are (supposingly) a cadet branch of Baratheons, it may be they are bordering Baratheon lands north of Griffins Roost, and may be those were the Connington lands before, and when Conningtons were reduced, part of their lands were given to Wensingtons, since they are a cadet branch of Baratheons themselves. Sounds logical.
And house cafferen has to much land. The mayority of the cafferen lands youve given to them most likely Belongs to houses Selmy, Donsarrion and grandison
It’s actually kinda easy to find out a regions military strength. In 204ac house dondarrion and caron assembled 4k foot and 1 k horse together. They should Number about 3k each. And remember that the landparts close to the coast have a small population because of the storms. The inland lords: Grandisons, Cafferens, Fells, Bucklers, Selmys, Carons, Dondarrions and Swanns, they should controll the mayority of the stormlands strength which counts about 35-40 k. The houses iv’e mentioned most likely controlls about half or more of theese men. Theres your answer!
Ser Cristen Cole broke his oath as member / commander of the Kingsguard when he accepted the office of Hand of the King to the Usurper King Aegon II (I believe Rhaneyra was the rightful Queen of the Seven Kingdoms). Kingsguard are forbidden to hold lands, offices & titles. I also believe that Rhaenyra turned Cristen down which ultimately led to him turning to the favour of Queen Alisent Hightower.
