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~~= House Fisher =~~

'''House Fisher of Misty Isle''' once ruled [[the Riverlands]] before the rise of House [[Mudd]], but today they survive only as petty kings of Misty Isle. Once powerful sovereigns, the Fishers saw their dominion eroded by raids from [[Mountain_and_Vale|Vale]] hill clans, Ironborn incursions, [[Storm King]] invasions, and finally the ascent of the Mudds. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 152.</ref>

House Fisher once ruled the Riverlands before the rise of House Mudd, but today they survive only as petty kings of Misty Isle. Once powerful sovereigns, the Fishers saw their dominion eroded by raids from Vale hill clans, Ironborn incursions, Storm King invasions, and finally the ascent of the Mudds. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 152.</ref>

[[File:House_Fisher_Sigil.png|thumb|Arms of House Fisher. words: 'The Current Bears Our Crown']]

[[File:House_Fisher_Sigil.png|thumb|Arms of House Fisher]]

== History ==

In the Age of Heroes the Fishers claimed the title *Kings of the Rivers and Hills*, ruling from their seat on Misty Isle. Over centuries they defended their borders against Mountain Clans of the Vale and coastal raids by Ironborn longships. Yet successive losses—first to storm‑raiders from the south and later to the uprise of the Mudds’—shattered the Fishers from power and reduced the house to minor status.

In the Age of Heroes the Fishers claimed the title Kings of the Rivers and Hills, ruling from their seat on Misty Isle. Over centuries they defended their borders against Mountain Clans of the Vale and coastal raids by Ironborn longships. Yet successive losses—first to storm‑raiders from the south and later to the uprise of the Mudds’—shattered the Fishers from power and reduced the house to minor status.

Throst Fisher inherited the tiny realm of Misty Isle from his father, whose long reign kept the Fisher name from vanishing entirely. With no surviving sons and only daughters to succeed him, the future of House Fisher grows uncertain as neighbouring lords eye their weakened seat. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''Fire and Blood'', (Bad Hersfeld: Random House LLC US, 2018) S.17.</ref>

In the end, old Throst decided to marry his eldest daughter, Danisa, to his nephew Gelmar, thus ensuring that the Fisher name would endure. Later, when an Andal named [[Jaime Farring]] came to Misty Island and asked for Masha’s hand in marriage, offering, in return, to protect them in the event of an attack and to regard them as allies, the old Fisher King accepted the proposal.

The Cracklawmen exploited the weakened position of House Fisher, with the Crabbs fighting fiercely for their independence. In the years that followed, Misty Isle became the target of repeated raids. Seeking renewed strength, the Fishers, on the counsel of Ser Jaime Farring, forged an alliance through marriage—taking a daughter of [[Tristifer IV Mudd|King Tristifer IV Mudd]] as their own.

This union strengthened both kingdoms, forging closer ties between Misty Isle and the Riverlands. Later, King Elmar Fisher attempted to mediate peace with the Rivermark, but the negotiations collapsed following a bitter dispute between Jaime Farring and King Aldhelm Darklyn.

Despite this failure, the Fishers stood alongside the Mudds in the defense of the last free southern Riverland kingdoms. Though the campaign ultimately ended in defeat, the Fishers earned lasting respect for their loyalty and courage.

When the Andal warlord Forley Den Reeve appeared on the shores of Misty Island, King Elmar attempted to negotiate peace but the talks failed. Knowing his enemies were too powerful to defeat through arms alone, the Fisher King turned to his arcane knowledge and sacrificed himself in a ritual before the River Gods. What followed was a dreadful plague, and none could say whether it was summoned by the Den Reeves or the Fishers themselves. The disease spared no one, it ravaged both Fisher and Den Reeve alike. Despite the devastation, the Fishers were unable to withstand the Andal invasion. The kingdom ultimately fell to Bronwyn Den Reeve, the eldest child of Forley Den Reeve.

But the success of House Den Reeve would not last long. Queen Bronwyn married King Gaston Darklyn, and all her children were born Darklyns. She herself died in childbirth, and one of her Darklyn sons took her place, though they too could not hold Misty Isle for long. The remaining Fishers seized the opportunity, regained control over Misty Isle, and under King Gerrold II Fisher declared themselves independent. With the death of Queen Bronwyn Den Reeve, House Den Reeve became extinct.

Fifty years later, House Fisher once again found itself in peril. With the sanction of the Dusk King, [[House Cargyll]] launched an assault and seized Misty Isle. The Fishers were driven from their ancestral keep and reduced to holding only Yellowstar. Lord Roy Cargyll then took Irena Fisher as his wife—despite her already being wed—an act that brought great turmoil and discord to House Fisher.

== Seat and Region ==

[[File:Misty Isle.jpeg|thumb|Map of Misty Isle]]

*'''Misty Isle''' — A small rocky island guarding the mouth of the Blackwater Rush. Its keep serves as the lone stronghold of House Fisher. In recent years the isle has become a target for raiders seeking easy plunder.

== Notable Members ==

* '''~~Lord~~ Throst Fisher''' — ~~Current Ruler of Misty Isle; known~~ for his love of music and company, though criticized for lacking a male heir to carry on the Fisher legacy.

* '''[[Throst_Fisher|King Throst Fisher]]''' — Known for his love of music and company, though criticized for lacking a male heir to carry on the Fisher legacy and being an old man.

* Queen Danisa Fisher - Ruler of Misty Isle.

* King Elmar Fisher - Ruler of Misty Isle. Sacrificed himself to release a plague and kill the army of the Warlord Forley Den Reeve.

* King Gerrold II Fisher - Ruler of Misty Isle after the extinction of House Den Reeve. He reclaimed the Fisher Kingdom of Misty Isle.

* King Walys Fisher - Last ruler of House Fisher over Misty Isle.

== References ==

[[Category:Houses|Fisher]]

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-= House Fisher =
+'''House Fisher of Misty Isle''' once ruled [[the Riverlands]] before the rise of House [[Mudd]], but today they survive only as petty kings of Misty Isle. Once powerful sovereigns, the Fishers saw their dominion eroded by raids from [[Mountain_and_Vale|Vale]] hill clans, Ironborn incursions, [[Storm King]] invasions, and finally the ascent of the Mudds. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 152.</ref>
-House Fisher once ruled the Riverlands before the rise of House Mudd, but today they survive only as petty kings of Misty Isle. Once powerful sovereigns, the Fishers saw their dominion eroded by raids from Vale hill clans, Ironborn incursions, Storm King invasions, and finally the ascent of the Mudds. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 152.</ref>
+[[File:House_Fisher_Sigil.png|thumb|Arms of House Fisher. words: 'The Current Bears Our Crown']]
-[[File:House_Fisher_Sigil.png|thumb|Arms of House Fisher]]
 == History ==
-In the Age of Heroes the Fishers claimed the title *Kings of the Rivers and Hills*, ruling from their seat on Misty Isle. Over centuries they defended their borders against Mountain Clans of the Vale and coastal raids by Ironborn longships. Yet successive losses—first to storm‑raiders from the south and later to the uprise of the Mudds’—shattered the Fishers from power and reduced the house to minor status.
+In the Age of Heroes the Fishers claimed the title Kings of the Rivers and Hills, ruling from their seat on Misty Isle. Over centuries they defended their borders against Mountain Clans of the Vale and coastal raids by Ironborn longships. Yet successive losses—first to storm‑raiders from the south and later to the uprise of the Mudds’—shattered the Fishers from power and reduced the house to minor status.
 Throst Fisher inherited the tiny realm of Misty Isle from his father, whose long reign kept the Fisher name from vanishing entirely. With no surviving sons and only daughters to succeed him, the future of House Fisher grows uncertain as neighbouring lords eye their weakened seat. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''Fire and Blood'', (Bad Hersfeld: Random House LLC US, 2018) S.17.</ref>
+In the end, old Throst decided to marry his eldest daughter, Danisa, to his nephew Gelmar, thus ensuring that the Fisher name would endure. Later, when an Andal named [[Jaime Farring]] came to Misty Island and asked for Masha’s hand in marriage, offering, in return, to protect them in the event of an attack and to regard them as allies, the old Fisher King accepted the proposal.
+The Cracklawmen exploited the weakened position of House Fisher, with the Crabbs fighting fiercely for their independence. In the years that followed, Misty Isle became the target of repeated raids. Seeking renewed strength, the Fishers, on the counsel of Ser Jaime Farring, forged an alliance through marriage—taking a daughter of [[Tristifer IV Mudd|King Tristifer IV Mudd]] as their own.
+This union strengthened both kingdoms, forging closer ties between Misty Isle and the Riverlands. Later, King Elmar Fisher attempted to mediate peace with the Rivermark, but the negotiations collapsed following a bitter dispute between Jaime Farring and King Aldhelm Darklyn.
+Despite this failure, the Fishers stood alongside the Mudds in the defense of the last free southern Riverland kingdoms. Though the campaign ultimately ended in defeat, the Fishers earned lasting respect for their loyalty and courage.
+When the Andal warlord Forley Den Reeve appeared on the shores of Misty Island, King Elmar attempted to negotiate peace but the talks failed. Knowing his enemies were too powerful to defeat through arms alone, the Fisher King turned to his arcane knowledge and sacrificed himself in a ritual before the River Gods. What followed was a dreadful plague, and none could say whether it was summoned by the Den Reeves or the Fishers themselves. The disease spared no one, it ravaged both Fisher and Den Reeve alike. Despite the devastation, the Fishers were unable to withstand the Andal invasion. The kingdom ultimately fell to Bronwyn Den Reeve, the eldest child of Forley Den Reeve.
+But the success of House Den Reeve would not last long. Queen Bronwyn married King Gaston Darklyn, and all her children were born Darklyns. She herself died in childbirth, and one of her Darklyn sons took her place, though they too could not hold Misty Isle for long. The remaining Fishers seized the opportunity, regained control over Misty Isle, and under King Gerrold II Fisher declared themselves independent. With the death of Queen Bronwyn Den Reeve, House Den Reeve became extinct.
+Fifty years later, House Fisher once again found itself in peril. With the sanction of the Dusk King, [[House Cargyll]] launched an assault and seized Misty Isle. The Fishers were driven from their ancestral keep and reduced to holding only Yellowstar. Lord Roy Cargyll then took Irena Fisher as his wife—despite her already being wed—an act that brought great turmoil and discord to House Fisher.
 == Seat and Region ==
+[[File:Misty Isle.jpeg|thumb|Map of Misty Isle]]
 *'''Misty Isle''' — A small rocky island guarding the mouth of the Blackwater Rush. Its keep serves as the lone stronghold of House Fisher. In recent years the isle has become a target for raiders seeking easy plunder.
 == Notable Members ==
-* '''Lord Throst Fisher''' — Current Ruler of Misty Isle; known for his love of music and company, though criticized for lacking a male heir to carry on the Fisher legacy.
+* '''[[Throst_Fisher|King Throst Fisher]]''' — Known for his love of music and company, though criticized for lacking a male heir to carry on the Fisher legacy and being an old man.
+* Queen Danisa Fisher - Ruler of Misty Isle.
+* King Elmar Fisher - Ruler of Misty Isle. Sacrificed himself to release a plague and kill the army of the Warlord Forley Den Reeve.
+* King Gerrold II Fisher - Ruler of Misty Isle after the extinction of House Den Reeve. He reclaimed the Fisher Kingdom of Misty Isle.
+* King Walys Fisher - Last ruler of House Fisher over Misty Isle.
 == References ==
 [[Category:Houses|Fisher]]

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