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House Ryder are a House of First Man descent, native to the Rills. Their seat is ( | House Ryder are a House of [[First Man]] descent, native to the Rills. Their seat is Redbarrow. | ||
== History == | |||
The Ryders have ruled the Rills as kings since after the [[The Long Night|Long Night]]. How many kings there have been, or when the Ryders first took power has been lost to history. In more recent centuries they have come into increasing conflict with their neighbours, as a multitude of kings attempt to assert dominance over the Rills - particularly the Barrow Kings of [[House Dustin]], and the Kings of Winter from [[House Stark]]. | |||
It is said that in the latter years of his reign, Royce Ryder had lost all interest in the well-being or rule of his Kingdom. Rather than perform his duties as Lord and King, he spent his days satiating his bottomless appetite for food and drink. His eldest son, Vayon, assumed many of the responsibilities of his father in those troubled days. | |||
== Notable Members == | |||
*Royce Ryder - King of the Rills during the early [[Coming of the Andals|Andal Invasions]]. | |||
*[[Osric Ryder (Lord Commander)|Osric Ryder]] - Lord Commander of the [[Night's Watch]] starting in 40 A.I. | |||
== Vassals Sworn to House Ryder == | |||
* [[House Ryswell]] of Grailheart | |||
* [[House Charge]] of Smallrill | |||
* [[House Ironsmith]] of Grindstone | |||
* [[House Glenmore]] of Rillwater Crossing | |||
[[Category:Houses|Ryder]] | |||
