Editing House Den Ford

House Den Ford are a House of [[Andals|Andal]] origin who landed with the Andal Warlord [[Armistead Vance]] in [[the Riverlands]]. Their seat is currently Lakehaven.

[[File:House Den Ford Sigil.png|thumb|Arms of House Den Ford. Words: 'Good as our Word'.]]

== History ==
The Den Fords proved to be among the most loyal supporters of King Armistead ''"the Fool"'' Vance. From the very beginning, Lord Corliss Den Ford pledged his allegiance to him, leading his armies and winning victories on his behalf. His service earned him the position of regent. He marched alongside Armistead during the war against the [[House Durrandon|Durrandons]], defending the [[House Darklyn|Darklyns]], and together they captured parts of the Reach along the Blackwater during the long winter.

During the reign of King Armistead "the Fool," House Den Ford rose to become one of the most powerful houses in the Vance realm. Three of their daughters were married into important houses, one to Prince Armistead, heir to the Vances, another to Tristifer Mudd, a grandson of King Arik Mudd and the third to King Runceford Darklyn.

It was Lord Corliss Den Ford who avenged the death of Prince Armistead Vance, heir of King Armistead “the Fool,” after he was slain by [[Thunder Durrandon]]. 

Corliss Den Ford proved to be the one who defended the Darklyn kingdom against the combined strength of both the [[Stormlands]] and [[the Reach]], even standing against the forces of the [[Green Queen]]. Despite his advanced age, he remained influential until the end, when he succumbed to a fever.

His son Artys lent aid to King Tristifer ''“Justheart”'' Mudd during the civil war against Tristifer ''“the Brave”'', though he did not live long and was succeeded by Lord Theodore. Theodore carried the war through to its conclusion, enduring even the hardships of the false spring, and maintained significant influence under King Armistead III.

When a great council was convened, House Den Ford displayed notable political acumen. By granting the lands of Rushdowns, they enabled the founding of the first military order there. In time, the Most Devout also relocated to Rushdowns, after Lann’s Sept was destroyed by the Ironborn.

In summer, however, the Den Fords suffered grievous losses. Near Lakehaven, a terrible sickness spread, leaving many dead or maimed, while at the same time the First Men rose in rebellion and the dead from the River and the Hills roamed unchecked. It took the entire summer to overcome these horrors.

Soon after, the Den Fords joined the war against House Lannister, summoned by King Armistead III Vance, though the campaign ended in defeat. In the final days of Armistead’s reign, driven to madness by the loss of his war, he killed his queen and one of his daughters. Then the king attempted to kill his only son. Lord Florian intervened to save the prince and slew the king in the process. Though acquitted in council, he was punished for regicide by the loss of his right hand, struck off by King Marq himself.

== Notable Members of House Lefford ==
*Lord Corwyn Lefford – Lord of Lakehaven during the rule of [[ Armistead Vance|King Armistead Vance]].
*Lord Corliss Den Ford - Lord of Lakehaven during the reign of King Artys Vance. Regent of King Armistead 'the Fool' Vance.
*Lord Artys Den Ford - Lord of Lakehaven during the reign of King Armistead III Vance.
*Lord Theodore Den Ford - Lord of Lakehaven during the reign of King Armistead III Vance.
*Lord Florian Den Ford - Saved King Marq Vances life by killing King Armistead III Vance and lost his hand in the process.
[[Category:Houses|Den Ford]]