House Yronwood

House Yronwood was the second most powerful house in Dorne, with a large number of sworn knightly houses. Their seat, Yronwood, is the last fortress defending the Boneway; this is reflected in their title Warden of the Stone Way. House Yronwood claimed the title High King of Dorne before the arrival of the Rhoynar, and the head of the house continues to be called the Bloodroyal. Their motto is We Guard the Way. Their blazon is a black portcullis grill over sand.

An ancient family of First Men origin, the Yronwoods built Yronwood in the foothills of the Red Mountains and controlled the Stone Way, one of the two great passes into Dorne. The valuable land allowed the Yronwoods to rule much of northern Dorne. The Yronwoods have historically fought with or rivaled the Fowlers, Marsherlords, Storm Kings, and later, even the Martells and Targaryens; at times rebelling against the Martells or joining Blackfire Rebellions.

Through the long winter, the Yronwoods wealth has grown larger from the taxes on goods passing north to the starving kingdom.

Lord Yormond was an outspoken critic of the Targaryen throne. He argued that loyalty to the indebted crown was only dead weight for the superior economy and culture of Dorne. Lord Yormond criticized Princess Martell for her apparent support for the king. Many expected a dangerous civil war may be brewing. However, the Princess's policies toward the crown chilled. Martell forbid Dorneish lord from sending soldiers for the Bravosii war, and welcomed Lord Yronwood as a councilor. This seemed to be a step toward rebellion in Dorne. House Fowler, a once bitter rival, also joined with the other two powerful houses in anti-royal policies.

However, Yronwood's dissent must have been heard in the north, as well. Castle Yronwood, one of the oldest and strongest stone castles in the kingdom burned in a fierce fire. Early rumors suggest that the Yronwood noble line was extinguished in a single night, with all three Yronwood children dead.

Members:

Lord Yorick Yronwood (deceased)

Lady Betha Yronwood (deceased)

Yoren Yronwood (deceased)

Olyvia Yronwood (deceased)

Lady Ashara Yronwood