House Ashford of Ashford
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House Ashford of Ashford is a noble house of the Reach, sworn to the Tyrells, seated at the castle of Ashford.
Its name is tied to one of the most remembered tournaments of Daeron II Targaryen's reign, and its stronghold later lent its name to a battle of Robert's Rebellion.
Origins
Ashford Tourney
In the year 209 after the Conquest, Ashford played host to a tourney called by its lord. His two sons, Ser Androw and Ser Robert Ashford, rode as champions of their sister, a girl of thirteen chosen as queen of love and beauty.
The tourney turned sour when a hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, clashed with Prince Aerion Targaryen. Duncan claimed he was only defending the weak, but Aerion demanded a Trial of Seven to clear his name, the first held in over a century. During the ceremony the crown prince, son of King Daeron II, was killed by his own brother.
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Robert's Rebellion
Battle of Ashford
Lord Robert Baratheon lost a battle at Ashford during the rebellion that eventually carried him to the Iron Throne. There is no record of what part House Ashford played in the fight, but as a bannerman of the Tyrells it can be presumed to have fought for King Aerys II Targaryen.
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War of the Five Kings
Support for Renly
When the War of the Five Kings broke out, House Ashford threw in with Renly Baratheon, following its Tyrell overlords in crowning Robert's younger brother.
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Domain
Seat
Ashford · The Reach
Sworn to: House Tyrell of Highgarden
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Books and show
Where they differ
- Books only: Ashford Tourney, Battle of Ashford, Support for Renly
By work
| Work | Format | Where it is told |
|---|---|---|
| A Clash of Kings | Book | Support for Renly |
| A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Show | — |