House Polander

Yet there are always a few who walk the roads that others shun, seeking after fortunes in the bleaker corners of the world.
- The World of Ice and Fire

Arms of House Polander

House Polander of Sever Watch is an Andal house ruling the Severisles off the coast of Cape Wrath. Their seat is Sever Watch, a small castle partially secluded in the woods near the coast.

The Polander sigil depicts three yellow lions above hearts on white party per bend sinister a broken sword on purple. Their words are "Brief and Bright".

History

The Polanders were among the few Andals that joined House Santagar to sail southwards rather than the Corbrays and Vances, but broke away from the host midway through the journey, choosing to arrive closer to the Stormlands than in Dorne. Led by the arrogant Mathis Polander, they landed in Swann land, exiling the previous local lords, and successfully fighting off attempts from the Stormlands to retake the still mostly First Men territory.

From the Severisles, the Polanders had ready access to all the coasts in the Sea of Dorne and established themselves as foreign mercenaries and traders throughout the region. Though they were still largely unwelcomed in the Stormlands, with the Swanns in particular launching frequent attempts and raids to take back their land.

Notable Members

• Lord Mathis Polander, founder and head of House Polander in the early Andal Invasions.