House Brax

Lord Brax was wearing a pale grey doublet slashed with cloth-of-silver, an amethyst unicorn pinned above his heart.
- A Feast for Crows

House Brax is a House of Andal origin who landed with the Andal Warlord Armistead Vance in the Riverlands. They are now Lords over Hornvale and have their seat there.

Arms of House Brax. Words: ‘Lead the Charge‘.

History

House Brax originally hailed from the port city of Foraan in the kingdom of Myrth, where they ruled from the keep of Hesterion. During the Valyrian expansion, much of Myrth was destroyed by dragonlords after King Olyvar refused to submit. Led by Ser Artys Brax, the house fled west aboard the so-called Purple Fleet, joining Armistead Vance in his crossing to Westeros.

Following their arrival, House Brax accompanied Vance during his campaigns in the Riverlands and took up residence near his newly established seat at Castle Armistead and later near the Golden Tooth. They were frequent visitors in the Westernlands and especially familiar with the Lannisters.

For their loyalty and service, King Armistead Vance rewarded House Brax with lands in the Westerlands. The territory of Hornvale, once ruled by Clan Horn, was granted to Cyrus Brax, who established Hornvale as the new seat of House Brax.

Following the death of Lord Mallador Brax, Hornvale was thrown into internal strife. His son, Lord Tytos Brax, inherited amid mounting tensions with his cousin, Ser Rupert Brax. Disputes over faith, governance, and a series of suspicious deaths within the family culminated in a violent confrontation during a memorial feast. Rupert was arrested for treason but escaped, rallying supporters and seizing Rivermare. Both factions began calling their banners, leaving House Brax to a civil war. In the aftermath Ser Rupert Brax faction lost and he was declared a traitor and imprisoned.

Lord Tytos Brax had no sons, therefore his only daughter inherited the lordship over the Hornvale.

Notable Members

• Ser Artys Brax – Leader of the house during the exodus from Myrth and the arrival in Westeros.
• Lord Cyrus Brax - Lord of Hornvale during the reign of King Artys Vance. He was considered the right hand man of King Artys Vance. Fought for Prince Henly Vance in the succession war after the death of King Artys.
• Lord Tytos Brax - Lord of Hornvale during the reign of King Armistead 'the Fool' Vance. He had to fight a civil war against Ser Rupert Brax to claim his position as lord.
• Narrsa Brax - Lady of Hornvale during the reign of King Armistead III Vance.