House Brax

House Brax of Hornvale is one of the major Houses of the Westerlands, as one of the chief vassals of House Lannister.

Their seat, Hornvale, is situated on a mountain in the eastern Westerlands. Their sigil presents a purple unicorn on a silver field, and their words are We ride for victory. The members of the House tend to have hair in blonde or red tones, and blue eyes. They are known for their warrior tradition, where even women who practice with weapons are not unheard of.

Their current leader is Lysa Brax, as a regent for her sister Margaery.

History

 * 300 - 301 AC - Second war of conquest

House Brax was adamant in their support of their overlords, House Lannister.


 * 326 - 329 AC - The Winter of the Wolves

Hidden deep within the mountains, House Brax suffered more than other Westerlands' noble families, being cut from any direct source of food. Nevertheless, they persisted. When the lions called the banners, the unicorns were quick to respond. The army, led by young Lord of Hornvale, Arys Brax and his banners were seen in the Lannister host. The end of 334 AC also saw Arys' marriage to Casella Payne.
 * 331-334AC - The war in the narrows


 * 332AC - The Red Reaving

Being far from the source of the attacks, Lord Arys was not as terribly hit as some others were by the Ironborn attacks. Yet, the death of his brother Jon in the battles gave him a decent amount of hate for the vile heathens.


 * 335 AC - The Red God Revival

Arys, a devout believer in the Seven, mercilessly purged the followers of the red god in his lands, despite the protests of his wife Casella. Ironically enough, that same year, Casella gave birth to their first son, Owen, a boy born with a mane of red hair.


 * 339AC - The Summer Sickness

Many lives were lost during the great sickness, including that of Lady Alysanne Brax (nee Kenning), mother of Lord Arys. Casella gave birth to couple's last child and only girl, Alynne. It was no secret that Lord Arys loved his money, so it was natural for him to follow the Baelorian ways, which didn't condone being rich. However, knowing how much the happiness of the people mattered, he gave some of it to the poor and the smallfolk, and it resulted in a very small fraction of the populace in his lands actually being the followers of the Starry Rites, and the majority still following the Baelorian ones.
 * 346 AC - The Schism

There was a talk of purging the Starry minority, but thanks to the interfering of Lady Casella, those didn't happen. The prosperity of the Westerlands showed everywhere. In a series of feasts hosted by Lord Brax and his family, the eye of Owen Brax, the heir, was caught by an attractive girl Joanna Myatt. Soon enough, Joanna gave birth to Alessander Hill, a child whose father recognized him and took him to be raised as his son, much to the dismay of his parents.
 * 351-354 AC - Mead Summer

To stop the shame from spreading, Arys arranged a marriage between Owen and Aelinor Marbrand, daughter of Lord Marbrand. No notable members of the House participated in the Blackwater Tourney. Theodan Brax, younger brother of Owen's, participated, but didn't manage to win anything. This year saw the marriage between Owen and Aelinor. Tytos Brax, the first trueborn child of Owen's, is born and named in honour of his great-grandfather. In the heat of the Royal Tour, Aelinor gave birth to Rona, the couple's second child. Nevertheless, her father was there when Aenys rejected Gwynesse Lannister for Lenore Blackwood. Darlessa Brax is born to Owen and Aelinor. Ellyn Brax is born to Owen and Aelinor. After Lord Arys' surprising and sudden death, his son Owen took the title of Lord of Hornvale. Being far from the shore, the Unicorns didn't suffer from the damage, yet they provided help for the downfall of the Salt Queen. Tytos marries Janna Kyndall. A tournament is held in honourof the marriage. The victor of the joust is Ser Lucias Prester, the third sonof Lord Prester, who names Rona Brax as his Queen of Love and Beauty. The two are betrothed. Rona comes of age, and she and Lucias marry in a lavish ceremony. Alyn Brax is born to Lucias and Rona. Tytos Brax earned his fame as a tourney knight. Lyonel Brax is born to Lucias and Rona. Meredyth Brax is born to Lucias and Rona. Janna was accused of infidelity
 * 352 AC - Blackwater Tourney
 * 355 AC - Harenhall Tourney
 * 356 AC
 * 358 AC
 * 360 AC - The royal tour
 * 361 AC
 * 362 AC
 * 364 AC - The ascension
 * 366 AC - Halfblood Incursion
 * 375 AC
 * 376 AC
 * 377 AC
 * 379 AC - Kingswood Tourney
 * 380 AC
 * 382 AC
 * 383 AC - Coup d'etat

Members of House Brax
Lord Arys Brax (b.313, d.364), m. Casella Payne (b.313, d.369)
 * Lord Owen Brax (b. 335. d.383), son of Arys, m. Aelinor Marbrand (b.336, d.398)


 * Tytos Brax (b.358, d.383), son of Owen, m. Janna Kyndall (b.356)
 * Regenard Brax, son of Tytos. (b.383)
 * Falyse Brax, daughter of Tytos. (b.383), m. Osric Stark of Dreadfort
 * Lady Rona Brax, daughter of Owen. (b.360, d. 405), m. Lucias Prester (b.364)
 * Lord Alyn Brax, son of Rona. (b.377) m. Alyssa Piper
 * Lady Margaery Brax, daughter of Alyn. (b. 409)
 * Lysa Brax, daughter of Alyn. (b.416) m. Balman Hayford
 * Lyonel Brax, son of Rona (b.380), m. Darlessa Algood (b.397)
 * Ser Justin Brax, son of Lyonel, Kingsguard. (b.417)
 * Roslin Brax, daughter of Lyonel.(b.420), m. Ser Bedevar Crakehall (b.410)
 * Bethany Brax, daughter of Lyonel. (b.420), m. Heward Hewett (b.418)
 * Alekyne Hill, natural son of Lyonel. (b.419)
 * Meredyth Brax, daughter of Rona. (b.382), m. Cregard Karstark (b. 388)
 * Perceon Karstark, son of Meredyth. (b.408), m. Jeyne Stane (b.409)
 * Cregan Karstark, son of Perceon. (b.429)
 * Alester Karstark, son of Perceon. (b.429)
 * Gwyn Snow, natural daughter of Perceon. (b.428)
 * Arra Snow, natural daughter of Perceon. (b.430)
 * Kella Snow, natural daughter of Perceon. (b.428)
 * Arnolf Karstark, son of Meredyth. (b.412), m. Lyanna Stark (b.405)
 * Roderick Karstark, son of Arnolf. (b.437)
 * Raya Karstark, daughter of Arnolf. (b.438)
 * Myrcella Brax, daughter of Rona. (b. 387), m. Tygett Lannister (b.390)
 * Lord Criston Lannister, son of Tygett. (b. 410), m. Victaria Greyjoy (b.412)
 * Myrielle Lannister, daughter of Tygett. (b.416), m. Lord Asher Crakehall (b.411)
 * Shaera Lannister, daughter of Tygett. (b.418), m. Lord Desmond Oakheart (b.414)
 * Delonne Brax, daughter of Rona. (b. 387, d. 405)
 * Darlessa Brax, daughter of Owen. (b. 361) m. ________________
 * Ellyn Brax, daughter of Owen. (b.362) m. Lord Gerion Westerling
 * Alessander Hill, natural son of Owen. (b.354), m. Della Brax
 * Owen Brax, son of Alessander. (b.375), m. Joanna Hamell (b. 379)
 * Lia Brax, daughter of Owen. (b.419)
 * Trystane Brax, son of Owen. (b.419), m.
 * Olyvar Brax, son of Alessander. (b.378), m. Margot Greenfield (b.382)
 * Merrett Brax, son of Olyvar. (b.421)
 * Anya Brax, daughter of Olyvar. (b.422)
 * Tanda Brax, daughter of Alessander. (b.378), m. Ser Garlan Sunglass
 * Ryman Sunglass, son of Garlan and Tanda.
 * Roanne Sunglass, daughter of Garlan and Tanda.
 * Allyria Brax, daughter of Alessander. (b.379), m. House Hawthorne
 * Theodan Brax (b.337, d.380), son of Arys, m. Alyssa Clifton (b.338,d.375)
 * Septa Mariya Brax, daughter of Theodan. (b.357,d.427)
 * Ryon Brax, son of Theodan. (b.359,d.417), m. Bellena Foote (b.360,d.412)
 * Catelyn Brax, daughter of Ryon. (b.380)
 * Jeyne Brax, daughter of Ryon. (b.382), m. Lord Sarsfield
 * Ythan Brax, son of Ryon. (b.385), m. Elinor Jast (b.383)
 * Alyssa Brax, daughter of Ythan. (b.406), m. House Myatt
 * Theon Brax, son of Ythan. (b.407), m. Barbara Garner (b.407)
 * Sylva Brax, daughter of Ythan. (b.409), m. House Plumm
 * Emberlei Brax, daughter of Theodan. (b.360,d.405), m. House Moreland
 * Pearse Brax, son of Theodan. (b.362,d.427), m. Dina Brax (b.363,d.387)
 * Ellyn Brax, daughter of Pearse. (b.387), m. Lord Doggett
 * Alynne Brax (b.344, d.389), daughter of Arys, m. Cadwyn Marbrand. (b.347,d.401)
 * Rupert Marbrand, son of Alynne. (b.368,d.417), m.

Line of succession

 * 1) Lord Andros Brax (d.299)
 * 2) Lord Tytos Brax (299-319)
 * 3) Lord Arys Brax (319-364)
 * 4) Lord Owen Brax (364-383)
 * 5) Lady Rona Brax (383-405)
 * 6) Lord Alyn Brax (405-435)
 * 7) Lady Margaery Brax (435- )
 * 8) Lady Lysa Brax ( - )
 * 9) Ser Lyonel Brax
 * 10) Roslin/Bethany Brax
 * 11) Meredyth Brax
 * 12) Perceon Karstark
 * 13) Arnolf Karstark
 * 14) Criston Lannister
 * 15) Myrielle Crakehall née Lannister
 * 16) Shaera Oakheart née Lannister