House Upcliff

This page is a Work in Progress.House Upcliff is a noble house from the Vale that goes back to the Age of Heroes. Their seat is located at Witch Isle and their castle is called Deepwater. According to semi-canon sources it blazon its arms with a cresting wave, sea green on black.

Its words are "Sure as the Tide".

Their current lord is Willum Upcliff.

The house has a sinister reputation.

Early history
Ursula Upcliff was a reputed sorceress who lived during the Andal Invasion. She joined the alliance of First Men houses, petty kings and clans summoned by Robar II Royce to fight against the Andals. According to tradition, Robar II won her alliance due to his "honeyed tongue."

Ursula participated in the Battle of Seven Stars, riding a bloodred horse. She faced Torgold Tollett and tried to curse him. However, according to singers, Torgold leapt upon Ursula's horse, grasped her face and tore her head from her shoulders as she screamed for succor.

Later Arwen of House Upcliff, was married to arried to King Alester II of House Arryn and became Queen of the Vale. Her marriage to the Arryn king brought the Witch Isle, seat of House Upcliff into the realm by marriage.

Seat
Witch Isle is located to the east of Gulltown and Runestone and northeast of the mouth to the Bay of Crabs.

Household
Willum Upcliff 381 AC -

Fidelis Upcliff 315 AC -

Glenda Upcliff 319 AC -

Serafine Upcliff 321 AC -

Deanna Wydman 361 AC -

Fay Upcliff 359 AC -

Symond Upcliff 383 AC -

Alester Upcliff 384 AC -

Perra Upcliff 387 AC -

Benedar Upcliff 390 AC -