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'''House Clegane''' is a vassal house that holds fealty to [[House Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]]. Their lands are southeast of Casterly Rock and consist of a small patch of land and a modest house. They are landed [[knights]] rather than a full [[noble house]], but have strong ties to the Lannisters. |
'''House Clegane''' is a vassal house that holds fealty to [[House Lannister]] of [[Casterly Rock]]. Their lands are southeast of Casterly Rock and consist of a small patch of land and a modest house. They are landed [[knights]] rather than a full [[noble house]], but have strong ties to the Lannisters. |
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− | The current head of the family is Ser [[Gregor Clegane]], known as |
+ | The current head of the family is Ser [[Gregor Clegane]], known as "The Mountain That Rides". Gregor has a younger brother, [[Sandor Clegane]], known as "The Hound". |
− | The Clegane sigil is three black dogs on a dark yellow background. The three dogs signify the three dogs that died fighting off the |
+ | The Clegane sigil is three black dogs on a dark yellow background. The three dogs signify the three dogs that died fighting off the lioness that attacked Tytos Lannister.<ref>[[Complete Guide to Westeros]] - House Clegane]]</ref> |
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+ | The [[Clegane (founder)|founder]] of House Clegane was the grandfather of Gregor and Sandor, who served as the kennelmaster at [[Casterly Rock]]. Whilst accompanying Lord [[Tytos Lannister]] on an excursion, they were attacked by a lioness. He rescued his master, losing three dogs and a leg in the process, and was awarded lands and title for his actions.<ref>[http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season2/#!/locations/cleganes-keep/ HBO viewer's guide, season 2 map, Clegane's Keep entry]</ref> |
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⚫ | Ser Gregor rides in the tourney of the Hand in King's Landing. The house's banner flies at the tourney. He rides against Ser Hugh of the Vale. Gregor's lance splinters and pierces Hugh's neck, killing him.<ref>"[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"</ref> He rides against Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] and is unhorsed. He is furious because his stallion is distracted by Loras' mare, deliberately chosen as she was in heat. Gregor demands his sword, kills his own mount, then attacks Loras. Sandor intervenes in an attempt to save Loras, and King Robert ends the fight before blood is shed.<ref>"[[The Wolf and the Lion]]"</ref> |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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* The {[[First Clegane]]}, kennelmaster at [[Casterly Rock]], raised to knighthood after saving Lord Tytos' life. |
* The {[[First Clegane]]}, kennelmaster at [[Casterly Rock]], raised to knighthood after saving Lord Tytos' life. |
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** {His son}, father of Gregor and Sandor. Rumored to have been killed by Gregor himself in a "hunting accident". |
** {His son}, father of Gregor and Sandor. Rumored to have been killed by Gregor himself in a "hunting accident". |
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− | *** Ser [[Gregor Clegane]], called "The Mountain" and "The Mountain That Rides", a landed knight in service of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] |
+ | *** Ser [[Gregor Clegane]], called "The Mountain" and "The Mountain That Rides", a landed knight in service of Lord [[Tywin Lannister]]. Recently returned to [[King's Landing]]. |
− | *** [[Sandor Clegane]], called "The Hound", Ser Gregor's younger brother and heir, former sworn |
+ | *** [[Sandor Clegane]], called "The Hound", Ser Gregor's younger brother and heir, former sworn shield to King [[Joffrey Baratheon]] and member of the [[Kingsguard]]. He is in the Riverlands (near the Twins) with [[Arya Stark]]. |
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+ | ***{Unidentified daughter}, who died when Sandor was young and he doesn't remember her well. Rumored to have been killed by Gregor himself.<ref>[[Complete Guide to Westeros]] - House Clegane]]</ref> |
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===Household and sworn men=== |
===Household and sworn men=== |
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* {[[The Tickler]]}, a torturer and interrogator stationed at [[Harrenhal]] . Killed by [[Jaqen H'ghar]]. |
* {[[The Tickler]]}, a torturer and interrogator stationed at [[Harrenhal]] . Killed by [[Jaqen H'ghar]]. |
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* [[Weasel]], a gaoler at Harrenhal. |
* [[Weasel]], a gaoler at Harrenhal. |
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⚫ | Ser Gregor rides in the tourney of the Hand in King's Landing. The house's banner flies at the tourney. He rides against Ser Hugh of the Vale. Gregor's lance splinters and pierces Hugh's neck, killing him.<ref>"[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]"</ref> He rides against Ser [[Loras Tyrell]] and is unhorsed. He is furious because his |
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==In the books== |
==In the books== |
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In ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', the kennelmaster lost three hounds and a leg in the process of saving Lord Tytos. As a reward, Lord Tytos gave him lands and a towerhouse and took his son as his squire. Their sigil is three dogs on a yellow field; the three dogs represent the dogs that died saving Lord Tytos. |
In ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', the kennelmaster lost three hounds and a leg in the process of saving Lord Tytos. As a reward, Lord Tytos gave him lands and a towerhouse and took his son as his squire. Their sigil is three dogs on a yellow field; the three dogs represent the dogs that died saving Lord Tytos. |
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− | Clegane's grandson, Gregor, became notable for his extreme size, and the |
+ | Clegane's grandson, Gregor, became notable for his extreme size, and the rumor that he burned his younger brother's face as a child for playing with a toy without asking him. During [[Robert's Rebellion]], Gregor Clegane proved his worth and ferocity in battle for Lord Tywin Lannister, who took note of him and made him one of his inner council of battle leaders, noting that he was the most feared man in the realm. |
Gregor's father, his younger sister, and his first two wives all died under unusual circumstances, leaving him and Sandor as the last members of the house. |
Gregor's father, his younger sister, and his first two wives all died under unusual circumstances, leaving him and Sandor as the last members of the house. |
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House Clegane tourney.jpg|The banner of House Clegane at the [[Tournament|Tourney of the Hand]] in "[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]". |
House Clegane tourney.jpg|The banner of House Clegane at the [[Tournament|Tourney of the Hand]] in "[[Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things]]". |
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+ | MountainHorse.jpg|Ser Gregor's stallion covered with cloak displaying the sigil of House Clegane |
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House Clegane shield.jpg|A shield emblazoned with the sigil of House Clegane (left) on display at the Tourney of the Hand in "[[The Wolf and the Lion]]". |
House Clegane shield.jpg|A shield emblazoned with the sigil of House Clegane (left) on display at the Tourney of the Hand in "[[The Wolf and the Lion]]". |
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House Clegane.png|HBO viewer's guide icon for House Clegane. |
House Clegane.png|HBO viewer's guide icon for House Clegane. |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 04:59, 1 July 2014
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- "House Clegane was built upon dead children. I saw them lay Prince Aegon and Princess Rhaenys before the Iron Throne."
- ―Thoros of Myr
House Clegane is a vassal house that holds fealty to House Lannister of Casterly Rock. Their lands are southeast of Casterly Rock and consist of a small patch of land and a modest house. They are landed knights rather than a full noble house, but have strong ties to the Lannisters.
The current head of the family is Ser Gregor Clegane, known as "The Mountain That Rides". Gregor has a younger brother, Sandor Clegane, known as "The Hound".
The Clegane sigil is three black dogs on a dark yellow background. The three dogs signify the three dogs that died fighting off the lioness that attacked Tytos Lannister.[1]
History
Background
The founder of House Clegane was the grandfather of Gregor and Sandor, who served as the kennelmaster at Casterly Rock. Whilst accompanying Lord Tytos Lannister on an excursion, they were attacked by a lioness. He rescued his master, losing three dogs and a leg in the process, and was awarded lands and title for his actions.[2]
Season 1
Ser Gregor rides in the tourney of the Hand in King's Landing. The house's banner flies at the tourney. He rides against Ser Hugh of the Vale. Gregor's lance splinters and pierces Hugh's neck, killing him.[3] He rides against Ser Loras Tyrell and is unhorsed. He is furious because his stallion is distracted by Loras' mare, deliberately chosen as she was in heat. Gregor demands his sword, kills his own mount, then attacks Loras. Sandor intervenes in an attempt to save Loras, and King Robert ends the fight before blood is shed.[4]
Members
- The {First Clegane}, kennelmaster at Casterly Rock, raised to knighthood after saving Lord Tytos' life.
- {His son}, father of Gregor and Sandor. Rumored to have been killed by Gregor himself in a "hunting accident".
- Ser Gregor Clegane, called "The Mountain" and "The Mountain That Rides", a landed knight in service of Lord Tywin Lannister. Recently returned to King's Landing.
- Sandor Clegane, called "The Hound", Ser Gregor's younger brother and heir, former sworn shield to King Joffrey Baratheon and member of the Kingsguard. He is in the Riverlands (near the Twins) with Arya Stark.
- {Unidentified daughter}, who died when Sandor was young and he doesn't remember her well. Rumored to have been killed by Gregor himself.[5]
- {His son}, father of Gregor and Sandor. Rumored to have been killed by Gregor himself in a "hunting accident".
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Household and sworn men
- Joss Stilwood, squire to Ser Gregor.
- {The Tickler}, a torturer and interrogator stationed at Harrenhal . Killed by Jaqen H'ghar.
- Weasel, a gaoler at Harrenhal.
In the books
In A Song of Ice and Fire, the kennelmaster lost three hounds and a leg in the process of saving Lord Tytos. As a reward, Lord Tytos gave him lands and a towerhouse and took his son as his squire. Their sigil is three dogs on a yellow field; the three dogs represent the dogs that died saving Lord Tytos.
Clegane's grandson, Gregor, became notable for his extreme size, and the rumor that he burned his younger brother's face as a child for playing with a toy without asking him. During Robert's Rebellion, Gregor Clegane proved his worth and ferocity in battle for Lord Tywin Lannister, who took note of him and made him one of his inner council of battle leaders, noting that he was the most feared man in the realm.
Gregor's father, his younger sister, and his first two wives all died under unusual circumstances, leaving him and Sandor as the last members of the house.
According to the TV series official pronunciation guide developed for the cast and crew, "Clegane" is pronounced "Cli-GAIN", as opposed to "CLEG-ain", etc.
Image Gallery
See also
- House Clegane on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
References
- ↑ Complete Guide to Westeros - House Clegane]]
- ↑ HBO viewer's guide, season 2 map, Clegane's Keep entry
- ↑ "Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things"
- ↑ "The Wolf and the Lion"
- ↑ Complete Guide to Westeros - House Clegane]]
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