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'''Durran Dondarrion''' was the founder and head of [[House Dondarrion]] during the reign of [[Erich VII Durrandon]] in the early [[Coming of the Andals|Andal Invasions]]. | '''Durran Dondarrion''' was the founder and head of [[House Dondarrion]] during the reign of [[Erich VII Durrandon]] in the early [[Coming of the Andals|Andal Invasions]]. | ||
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During a [[Dorne|Dornish]] invasion led by [[Olyvar I Yronwood]] into the [[The Stormlands#The Eastern Marches|Eastern Marches]], Durran's father and older brother were killed by Dornish raiders, and afterwards Durran was entrusted with delivering a crucial message to the [[House Durrandon|Storm King]] Erich VII Durrandon during a stormy night when he was being pursued by two Dornishmen. Legendarily, an arrow killed his horse and his sword broke when he fell. When Durran thought he was doomed, a bright purple lightning bolt struck the Dornishmen, killing both, and he successfully delivered the message, leading to the invasion being repelled<ref>George R.R. Martin. (1998). ''The Hedge Knight'' in ''Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy''. Voyager Books. p.483</ref>. King Erich raised him to lordship over Blackhaven for his service, and Durran became the first Dondarrion, a new line of marcher lords. | During a [[Dorne|Dornish]] invasion led by [[Olyvar I Yronwood]] into the [[The Stormlands#The Eastern Marches|Eastern Marches]], Durran's father and older brother were killed by Dornish raiders, and afterwards Durran was entrusted with delivering a crucial message to the [[House Durrandon|Storm King]] Erich VII Durrandon during a stormy night when he was being pursued by two Dornishmen. Legendarily, an arrow killed his horse and his sword broke when he fell. When Durran thought he was doomed, a bright purple lightning bolt struck the Dornishmen, killing both, and he successfully delivered the message, leading to the invasion being repelled<ref>George R.R. Martin. (1998). ''The Hedge Knight'' in ''Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy''. Voyager Books. p.483</ref>. King Erich raised him to lordship over Blackhaven for his service, and Durran became the first Dondarrion, a new line of marcher lords. | ||
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Revision as of 17:08, 27 May 2025
Durran Dondarrion was the founder and head of House Dondarrion during the reign of Erich VII Durrandon in the early Andal Invasions.
History
During a Dornish invasion led by Olyvar I Yronwood into the Eastern Marches, Durran's father and older brother were killed by Dornish raiders, and afterwards Durran was entrusted with delivering a crucial message to the Storm King Erich VII Durrandon during a stormy night when he was being pursued by two Dornishmen. Legendarily, an arrow killed his horse and his sword broke when he fell. When Durran thought he was doomed, a bright purple lightning bolt struck the Dornishmen, killing both, and he successfully delivered the message, leading to the invasion being repelled[1]. King Erich raised him to lordship over Blackhaven for his service, and Durran became the first Dondarrion, a new line of marcher lords.
References
- ↑ George R.R. Martin. (1998). The Hedge Knight in Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy. Voyager Books. p.483