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During a Dornish invasion by the Bloodroyal [[Olyvar I Yronwood]], [[Durran Dondarrion]] delivered a crucial message to the Storm King [[Erich the Unready|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.