House Tully and the Riverlands

**Spoilers up to End of Season 3. Be Warned!**

House Tully



Current Leader: Edmure Tully (captive of the Freys)

Their Title: Lord Paramount of the Riverlands

House Seat: Riverrun

Current Family Members: Ser Brynden "Blackfish" Tully (Uncle), Lysa Arryn (Sister), Stark Children and Robert Arryn (Nieces and Nephews)
Family Traits: Red hair and blue eyes

House Words: Family, Duty, Honor
Region: The Riverlands
Bastard Surname: Rivers
Geography: In central Westeros with no natural borders, which make it prime for battle. It also has a large amount of rivers that are crucial to transportation in the area.
History/Notable Events:
 -the Tully's never held the title of king.
-received the Riverlands as a lord paramountcy after they fought for Aegon the Conqueror.
-the destruction and subsequent curse of Harrenhal
-the Tourney of Harrenhal, which preceded Robert's Rebellion
-the Battle of the Trident, which ended Targaryen reign after 300 years
-the Red Wedding, which saw the massacre of House Stark, Tully, and their bannermen
Notable People from Region:
-Walder Frey: Lord of the Twins and co-conspirator of the Red Wedding
-Harren the Black: Last King of the Iron Islands, was killed by Aegon and his dragon at Harrenhal

My Thoughts: House Tully is an interesting house. We first meet them through Catelyn and then later through her crazed sister Lysa, father Hoster (briefly), uncle Brynden and younger brother Edmure. They are key allies in the war as they control the river passage ways in the most central part of the continent. The former lord Hoster was able to turn this into marriage alliances with both the North and the Vale. They are a very proud people but also hold their family members in high regard (like their house words say).The Blackfish is the biggest wild card of the family and also the most interesting due to his actions (such as refusing to marry and leaving his post at the Vale).

What's Next: This house is in disarray with only one true heir left that is at the mercy of the Freys (who are out for their own gain). The Blackfish was last seen leaving the Wedding before the bloodshed so we need to find out what happened to him. The fallout from this will be the most interesting as we see what the riverlords and northmen do in the face of this betrayal. Seeing who the Freys ally with may determine how the overall story plays out. Don't forget, Walder needs a new wife, so seeing who he picks may also be important.