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In the storm of war, the old lords were swept aside. Among the first to fall were Houses [[House Brightstone|Brightstone]] and [[House Shell|Shell]], whose leaders were slain and whose lands were seized. Corwyn allowed their widowed wives to remain, taking one for his own wife, and the other for his bed.<ref> George R. R. Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, (Random House Worlds, 2014) p. 163.</ref> | In the storm of war, the old lords were swept aside. Among the first to fall were Houses [[House Brightstone|Brightstone]] and [[House Shell|Shell]], whose leaders were slain and whose lands were seized. Corwyn allowed their widowed wives to remain, taking one for his own wife, and the other for his bed.<ref> George R. R. Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, (Random House Worlds, 2014) p. 163.</ref> | ||
And so his word became law from Midlor Point to the highlands beneath the Giant’s Lance. His victories were not just for himself, but for the | And so his word became law from Midlor Point to the highlands beneath the Giant’s Lance. His victories were not just for himself, but for all Andals who now come seeking the same glory. | ||
Now seated at Heart's Home, he governs with the authority of a king, though he wears no crown. He sees himself as a civilizer in a land of clans and quarrels. His vision is one of stone keeps, knightly courts, and the Faith of the Seven triumphant. | Now seated at Heart's Home, he governs with the authority of a king, though he wears no crown. He sees himself as a civilizer in a land of clans and quarrels. His vision is one of stone keeps, knightly courts, and the Faith of the Seven triumphant. | ||