Riverlands

Line 72:

Peace in the Riverlands proved short-lived when Marq Gaunt attempted to seize the lands of House Darry, even as the Ironborn sought to take more Mudd territory to gain access to the Trident. Rivermark and the River and the Hills once again joined forces, managing to defeat Marq Gaunt, though they could not drive back the Ironborn. In the spring, however, they would have their revenge. A powerful alliance of House Mudd, House Vance, House Mallister, [[House Risley]], House House Bracken, [[House Bartheld]], and [[House Toyne]] came together, and under the leadership of Cedric Mallister, Seagard was liberated, though not the entirety of the Cape of Eagles.

Around the same time, the Fishers rose again, and Misty Isle regained its independence and soon [[The Return of the Eagles|another war for the entirety of the Cape of Eagles]] began anew in the River and the Hills, where they won and regained the Cape of Eagles.

Soon after, a great war broke out over the rule of the River and the Hills. King Edric’s eldest son, a follower of the Seven, was crowned as his successor. Yet his uncle refused to accept this, determined to resist Andal influence and their religion.

Thus began a bitter conflict: on the side of King Tristifer ''“Justheart”'' Mudd fought those houses and vassals who had embraced the Seven, while King Tristifer ''“the Brave”'' Mudd gathered almost all of the Magnars of the kingdom to his cause, as well as allies from [[Clan Horn]] and [[House Royce]].

The war erupted during a false spring, but when the winter snows returned, many of the Horn and Royce warriors withdrew, leaving the struggle to the Riverlander themselves. After many bloody battles, it was King Tristifer ''“Justheart”'' who ultimately prevailed.

=== References ===