House Vance

House Vance

House Vance is an Andal house that carved out territory in the southern Riverlands under the leadership of Armistead Vance. Originally aiming to seize Duskendale, they now hold several keeps south‑west of the Gods Eye and rule from their newly dubbed Castle Armistead.

Arms of House Vance

History

Armistead Vance landed with a host of Andal warriors at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush, intent on taking Duskendale. When that assault failed, he marched north into the fragmented petty‑kingdoms of the southern Riverlands.

There he permitted his troops to fell ancient weirwoods and erected septs to the Seven in their place. Those who bent the knee were shown mercy; those who resisted faced harsh punishment, compelling many local lords to swear fealty and accept the new faith.

Having captured multiple keeps in the woodlands south‑west of the Gods’ Eye, Armistead established his seat at a refortified stronghold now called Castle Armistead. Though firmly in control of his lands, he aspires to greater power: to claim the Crown of the Rivers and Hills from the Mudds and become the sole Andal king of the Riverlands, convinced the Seven favor his cause.

Seat and Region

Castle Armistead is a fortified keep in the woods south‑west of the Gods’ Eye, formerly held by First Man Kings of the Riverlands.

Notable Members

• Lord Armistead Vance — Founder and warlord of House Vance; known for his calculated clemency toward the willing and ruthless suppression of dissenters.