House Royce

House Royce is one of the noble houses of the Vale, sworn to House Arryn. Their seat of Runestone is on the peninsula sticking out on the Sea of Runes neighboring Gulltown. The ancestral, historic fortress sits atop a mountaintop looking down at the ocean below. The Royces of Runestone blazon their arms with black iron studs on bronze, bordered with runes and their motto, is "We Remember".

The Royce's have been one of the most loyal vassals to House Arryn throughout history, exemplified by the many Royce stewards who ruled the Gates of the Moon for their liege lord. They come from the First Men and are still steadfast to the culture of their once royal ancestors.

The current lord is Andar Royce.

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Lords Declarant and Reclaiming of the North (301-302 AC)
History remembers Lord Yohn Royce as one of the Lords Declarant who almost allowed Petyr Baelish to usurp power in the Vale through his scheming. However, history remembers Lord Yohn slightly more fondly than the others for recognizing Lady Sansa Stark when she moved against Petyr following the death of Robin Arryn. Then, Lord Yohn marched with the other Knights of the Vale to help fight against House Bolton. He fought at the Battle of Winterfell, where House Stark took back their ancestral seat, but tragically died at the Battle of Weeping Water despite the resounding victory. His heir, Andar Royce, inherited and swore fealty to House Targaryen along with House Arryn and the other Houses of the Vale.

Winter of Wolves (326-329 AC)
House Royce also fought in House Arryn's campaign against the Mountain Clans during the cruel winter. An older Lord Andar Royce fought with the Knights of the Vale. He lost his hand to frostbite on the campaign, though, and became known as Andar the Bitter.

The War in the Narrows (331 AC)
House Royce sent men with the other Houses of the Vale to join the Royal Fleet against Prince Baelon but Lord Andar stayed at Runestone.

The Red God Revival (335 AC)
The zealotry of R'hllor spilling over from neighboring Gulltown was vehemently resisted by House Royce. Although decades have past, some of the smallfolk tell stories of thized by House Royce's men.e brutal killings authr

The Southern Schism (346 AC)
It was during this time that Lord Andar's heir and Cregard's father, Lord Robert, inherited the titles and lands of the House. Angered by the revolts by R'hllor zealots and the new conflicts brewing from the schism, Robert reverted back to his ancestors' religion and declared his faith to the Old Gods. Today, House Royce still follows the Old Gods and laughs in their drinks at the Starry Rites and theological fervor of the septons of the Vale.

Crisis at the Crescent (382 AC)
Lord Robert joined the Lords Declarant, as his grandfather did before him, to ensure a wildling did not become Lady of the Eyrie. His brother, Ser Yohn Royce, fought and died on the other side of the conflict, betrayed by Ser Rodrik Gullfeather. After the battle, Robert swore fealty to his cousin along with the other Lords Declarant.

The Hammer Uprising (388 AC)
House Royce did not offer any assistance to House Arryn or the roving bands of unarmed peasants who took up arms upon inspiration by tales of Brynden Hammer and Tomas Hew.

The Scarlet Winter
Lord Robert and his family traveled to the Hundred Years Tournament hosted by House Manderly at White Harbor. Robert and his son, Cregard, both fought in the melee.

Death of Lord Robert (410 AC)
After having lived a long life, Lord Robert died in Runestone at an old age. He was inherited by his only son, Cregard, who now rules Runestone.

Line of Succession
The main line of House Royce comes from the same ancestors as the cadet branch. Cregard sired two sons and a daughter with his wife, Roslin Royce, who comes from the cadet branch.

Living Members of House Royce
Cregard Royce

Roslin Royce

Roland Royce

Eleanor Royce

Brandon Royce

Past Members of House Royce
Lord Yohn Royce 

Lord Andar Royce

Lord Robert Royce

Ser Yohn Royce

Lady Luceiia Royce

Current Household
Castellan: Damion Underwave

Steward: Jon Glover

Master-at-Arms: Ser Lyonel Stone

Maester: Maester Beron

Captain of the Household Guard: Benjen Simmeon

Head Cook: Ruth

Blacksmith: Walt

Kennel Master: Harrold

Stable Master: Tobey