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| Saith Bolton | Jan 9 2012, 10:03 AM Post #1 |
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House Bolton of the Dreadfort is an old line descended from the First Men and dating back to the Age of Heroes. Their sigil is a flayed man, red on pink. Their seat is the Dreadfort and they are one of the most powerful lords of the North. The Boltons are best known for their practice of flaying their enemies. According to GRRM, their words are "Our blades are sharp." Unofficial words: "A flayed man holds no secrets." The Boltons are an ancient and powerful house of the North who for many centuries were bitter rivals of the Kings in the North, the Starks of Winterfell. The Boltons achieved some successes against the Starks, flaying the skins of several Stark lords and hanging them in their stronghold, the Dreadfort. According to rumour, some Bolton lords even wore the flayed skins of their enemies - including the Starks - as cloaks. This practice has given the Boltons a sinister reputation, and it has been suggested that the legendary Night's King was a Bolton. House Bolton is a vassal house that holds fealty to House Stark of Winterfell. Their lands are in the north east of the Stark territories. House Bolton in the past has contested with House Stark for control of the North. They were finally forced to bend the knee to the Starks in a rebellion seven centuries ago that lasted for four years. The Boltons are considered a sinister and ill-omened house, but noted as very capable battle commanders. Their cold, calculating ruthlessness is a thing to be dreaded.. and admired. Depending on which end of the battlefield you are sitting on. |
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