Lords Declarant

The Lords Declarant were a group of lords formed by Alaric Arryn, intent on dealing with the threat Roland Arryn posed to the Vale. Their name was borrowed from the Lords one hundred years before, who aimed to supplant Petyr Baelish as Lord Protector of the Vale.

Members

 * Lord Belmore, of Strongsong
 * Lord Royce, of Runestone,
 * Lord Waynwood, of Ironoaks,
 * Lord Hersy, of Newkeep
 * Lord Hunter, of Longbow Hall
 * Lord Corbray, of Heart's Home
 * Ser Alester Hersy, of the Winged Knights
 * Ser Rodrick Gullfeather, of the Winged Knights

Intent
In the years that followed, it has been rumoured that the original intent of the Lords Declarant was not the death of Roland Arryn, but rather to show him that many of his greatest vassals would not stand for his marriage to a woman of the Mountain Clans. Alaric, it was said, was only mean to speak with Lord Roland, who many hoped would be more willing to listen to reason if it came to his cousin and brother-by-law.

In the end, however, it came to blows and battle -- whilst the Lords used their soldiers to secure the perimeter of the wedding and ensure all was safe, Alaric and his companions spoke briefly with Lord Roland before coming to blows.

Events
The Lords met in the Gates of the Moon several times before the wedding between Roland Arryn and Valla of the Redsmiths, formulating their plan and coming to terms. On the day of the wedding, each brought near half a hundred men in the form of guards and retainers; most forwent servants in favour of soldiers garbed as such, thereby allowing the Lords Declarant to amass a sizeable force at the wedding of the Lord of the Eyrie.

When the signal was given these men sprung into action, cutting down the Clansmen who resisted whilst they corralled the rest of the attendees and secured them in a safe location. With this done, the Lords moved to join Alaric in the courtyard with Roland - only to find them locked in a deadly battle, with Roland and his Winged Knights soon slain.

Aftermath
The Lords were disbanded after Alaric Arryn was confirmed as the new Defender of the Vale, and returned to their usual castles and holdfasts. All were favoured thereafter by Alaric, though some received benefits in addition. Alaric was already bound to the Royces through his mother, and had taken a Belmore woman to be his bride. They had birthed a son together earlier that year - Osric Arryn - and he was betrothed to a future daughter of Waynwood should one be born. Alaric named Lyn Corbray the Keeper of the Bloody Gate, and appointed Ser Alester Hersy as the Commander of the reformed Brotherhood of Winged Knights.