He paddled a small skin boat down the Green Fork, evaded the Twins at night, and visited the Isle of Faces in search of the green men. A brief history of Howland Reed, Lord of Greywater Watch and close friend to Eddard Stark. The Reeds first swore their oaths of fealty to House Stark when the Starks were Kings in the North, thousands of years ago. ”The finest knight I ever saw was Ser Arthur Dayne, who fought with a blade called Dawn, forged from the heart of a fallen star. [5] House Reed has led the crannogmen of the Neck since the defeat of the Marsh Kings by the Starks. Howland Reed is the Lord of Greywater Watch and the father of Meera and Jojen Reed. “My father knew the worth of Howland Reed.” Robb, ASOS 45. Now who else do we know like that? Perhaps he is 'incapacitated' in some way, or he's dying, or just too old to make the journey as swiftly as he needs to. A brief history of Howland Reed, Lord of Greywater Watch and close friend to Eddard Stark. Howland Reed may hold the secret to Game Of Thrones’ eighth season By David Levesley 25 March 2019 As we reach the end of Game Of Thrones, every … [1] King Aerys II Targaryen was convinced the mystery knight was Ser Jaime Lannister, newly of the Kingsguard. Our swords and spears and arrows are yours to command. We say “was located”, as Ned’s thoughts tell us he pulled it down to make eight cairns, one each for those listed here that fought, save himself and Howland Reed, who survived. [7] After the Sack of King's Landing and the siege of Storm's End, Howland and five other northmen accompanied Ned Stark south to the Red Mountains in search of Lyanna. (16+ Content: This page contains adult discussions of ASoIaF and should not be read by anyone below the ages of 16-18. Lord Howland Reed is the head of House Reed, the Lord of Greywater Watch, and the father of Meera and Jojen Reed. The Battle of Winterfell will have already been fought between the Bolton-Frey forces and the pro-Stannis forces with an eventual victory for Stannis. [1], Young Howland wore a shirt of bronze scales and wielded a three-pronged spear and a leather shield. [12] Jojen and his elder sister, Meera, recite an oath of fealty to Robb's younger brother, Prince Bran Stark, during the harvest feast. Howland Reed hasn’t appeared on the show in the present day yet, but it feels like it’s time for him to finally show his face. (If you haven’t read that post, don’t bother. Lyanna Stark came to his rescue, however, as the crannogman was a vassal of her father, Lord Rickard Stark of Winterfell, and the girl chased the three squires away with a tourney sword. [1], The abduction of Lyanna Stark by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen led to the imprisonment and executions of Lord Rickard and Brandon Stark by King Aerys II Targaryen. [12] However, Robb is killed in the Red Wedding at the Twins before his plan can be put into action. He stayed at the island all winter. Please check out my new channel, launching soon. A few years ago, I posted a well-received piece arguing that Howland Reed is “currently” disguised as the hedge knight Ser Shadrich, The Mad Mouse of Shady Glen (while dismissing the idea that Howland is the High Sparrow, as some claim). Tags. “Howland Reed had been one of [Ned’s] staunchest companions during the war for King Robert’s crown” ACOK 21. Jojen: I swear it by earth and water. Howland Reed is obviously supposed to be the most mysterious, enigmatic character in the series. Perhaps he is 'incapacitated' in some way, or he's dying, or just too old to make the journey as swiftly as he needs to. I think that's why we haven't seen him at all too. Why? Leaf/Howland Reed; Howland Reed; Leaf (ASoIaF) Jojen Reed; Alternate Universe; Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence; The Author Regrets Everything; I'm Sorry; they made me do it; bad children of the forest; Dubious Consent; Loss of Virginity; Summary. They called him the Sword of the Morning, and he would have killed me but for Howland Reed.". [16], Bran: Did he have green dreams like Jojen? The three knights were defeated, but the mystery knight only demanded that the knights teach their squires honor as ransom. [1] Afterwards, she brought him to her tent, where he was introduced to her three brothers, Brandon, Eddard, and Benjen. Hearth and heart and harvest we yield up to you, my lord. 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Greywater Watch is a castle in the Neck.It is ruled by House Reed, a vassal house holding fealty to House Stark of Winterfell.Greywater Watch is nigh-untraceable because it moves. [16] Robb is killed in the Red Wedding before the plan can be put into action, however. She is Lord Howland Reed's daughter and oldest child; her younger brother is Jojen Reed. So, possibly, Howland Reed knew that he -needed- to get to Bran and help him to the three-eyed crow (Through a greendream, like Jojen says), but for some reason he is unable to do so. Howland was among those who found Ned, still holding Lyanna, silent with grief, and he was the person who took Lyanna's hand from Eddard's.[11]. If the Green Men, the children of the forest , or the old gods intervened on this relatively minor occasion, one would expect them to also intervene in major events, but their lack of intervention is what makes the people of Westeros doubt their continued existence. He sent his own children north based on … CW : discussions of fictional deities/"Gods") Magic is real, including the fire magic of the so-called "Red God" of A Song and Ice and Fire's Essosi "Lord of Light": "R'hllor" Here goes. Meera: I swear it by bronze and iron. The "Howland Vegetable" crackpot theory expands on the "Howland Superwarg" crackpot theory. [1], On the second day of jousting a short mystery knight, dubbed the Knight of the Laughing Tree, entered the joust and challenged the three knights whose squires who had attacked the crannogman. The Loose End. They called him the Sword of the Morning, and he would have killed me but for Howland Reed. [10], The ironborn sail up the Fever River and capture Moat Cailin. This is the true story of Howland Reed, the Isle of Faces and what happened to Jojen. The head of House Reed, he is a loyal vassal of House Stark, ruling over the bog-filled lands of the Neck and the crannogmen. [6] Howland's children with his wife Jyana are Meera and Jojen, and he is a close friend of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell. I understand that it's supposed to be like this. Is there any other character in the series who is known to be alive, is mentioned in every book, seems to be on the periphery of the action but never makes an appearance in the realtime storyline? That Howland Reed cannot compete as a tourney knight is a very important fact that the author makes very clear. [15], At Hag's Mire, King Robb tasks Galbart Glover and Maege Mormont with sailing into the Neck to inform Howland of his plan to recover Moat Cailin from Victarion's ironborn. The latter I find perfectly credible, by the way, but the evidence is very weak. Howland Reed was one of the Howland Reed. [1], According to a tale told by his daughter Meera, Howland grew up hunting, fishing, climbing trees, and learning the magic of the crannogmen. [7] Howland taught net-fighting to his daughter, Meera Reed. Although he wanted to take revenge, he feared making a fool of himself as he was no knight. [9], Lord Howland Reed sends his children Meera and Jojen to Winterfell to represent the family in the harvest feast and renew the oath to the Starks. Amidst all the games, dramas and treachery a young lord and his lady tries to find comfort in each other. Why? [13], Meera and Jojen accompany Bran in his travel to find the three-eyed crow somewhere beyond the Wall. [7] Eddard said that he would not have survived the battle if it were not for Howland. [12] It is unknown when Howland became Lord of Greywater Watch, whether before or after Robert's Rebellion. The latter I find perfectly credible, by the way, but the evidence is very weak. House Reed’s bond with House Stark is unlike any other bond in Westeros. He and Eddard were the only survivors of the showdown between the Northmen and the remaining Kingsguard loyal to House Targaryen. [5] Howland is said to have remained in the Neck since the end of Robert's Rebellion. The "Howland Vegetable" crackpot theory expands on the "Howland Superwarg" crackpot theory. Reed first met his liege lords at the great tourney at … According to a semi-canon source, the Reeds descend from the First Men. Perhaps Howland Reed had visions while on the Isle of Faces. Arthur, realizing the truth of Reed's words, either committed suicide or laid down his sword and let Ned kill him. Oh yeah: Howland Reed is probably 37, maybe 38 years old in 300 AC. Battle report from Townsville with Jorah taking on Howland in a game of A Song of Ice and Fire released by CMON. He's supposedly a great fighter, he's supposedly so adept at magic he can move or disguise an entire castle in a bog, and a great friend of Eddard Stark. [14] The Reed children escape from Theon, however, and hide in the crypt of Winterfell. At the end of Robert's Rebellion, he accompanied Eddard Stark to the Tower of Joy in the Red Mountains of Dorne in an attempt to rescue Lyanna Stark. You should trust in the beasts more than you should trust your own eyes and skin. Cold and bitter as it may already be, they bear no hint of the true winter. [18][19], Outlaws led by Lady Stoneheart are said to have vanished into the Neck, with Ser Danwell Frey thinking they are being sheltered by crannogmen. In both the book and the show, the character of Howland Reed fought alongside Ned Stark at the Tower of Joy when Jon Snow was born and, as the only living person in Westeros … [8], Although the crannogmen do not join Robb Stark's army, they are instructed to protect the Neck if the Lannisters try to invade the north via the causeway. It was these visions that saved Ned Stark's life because Howland explained to Arthur that in order for the heir to survive, Jon needed to go with Ned. [7], After the capture of Winterfell, Theon Greyjoy intends to hold Meera and Jojen as hostages to prevent Howland from attacking the ironborn of Lord Captain Victarion Greyjoy at Moat Cailin. Having called the northern banners to rescue his father, Lord Eddard Stark, from King's Landing, Robb Stark sends word to Howland to have the crannogmen bleed the Lannisters if they march up the causeway through the Neck. He is Lord Howland Reed 's only son and Meera Reed 's younger brother. [4] Lord Eddard Stark has periodically sent letters to his friend, but Bran cannot recall crannogmen having visited Winterfell. Howland’s loyalty to House Stark will be demonstrated in his service to Ned Stark in Robert’s Rebellion and attempting to rescue Lyanna from the Tower of Joy. He left home for the Isle of Faces when he reached manhood (16) just before the winter beginning in 279. [6] After Eddard's execution by order of King Joffrey I Baratheon, Robb is proclaimed King in the North at Riverrun. According to semi-canon sources their arms are a black lizard-lion on grey-green. Robb plans to march on Moat Cailin with twelve thousand men once he joins with Lord Roose Bolton. Who is Howland Reed and how has been influencing events in Game of Thrones? According to a semi-canon source, the Reeds descend from the First Men. [1], Howland left the Isle of Faces in 281 AC, the year of the false spring, to observe the great tourney at Harrenhal held by Lord Walter Whent. [8] Ned later told his second son, Bran Stark, that Howland had saved his life from Ser Arthur Dayne. They rule the crannogmen, small men who live in the swamps and marshes of the Neck. So I think it’s fair to say that Howland Reed is a staunch bannerman of House Stark (and a personal friend of Ned’s besides). A few years ago, I posted a well-received piece arguing that Howland Reed is “currently” disguised as the hedge knight Ser Shadrich, The Mad Mouse of Shady Glen (while dismissing the idea that Howland is the High Sparrow, as some claim). My guess is that Howland Reed will make his appearance towards the end of The Winds of Winter. “The Lady Meera of House Reed,” the rotund guardsman bellowed over the clamor. Howland Reed could very well have an idea of how the entire war with the Others will turn out. The known Reeds during the timespan of the events described in A Song of Ice and Fire are: Meera and Jojen: To Winterfell we pledge the faith of Greywater. The Knight of the Laughing Tree was a mystery knight who fought at the tourney at Harrenhal in 281 AC.He defended the honor of a crannogman by challenging and defeating three knights whose squires had bullied the crannogman, demanding that they chastise the squires in order to ransom back their horses and armor.. [7] In the television adaptation Game of Thrones, Howland is played by Leo Woodruff during flashbacks in Season 6. Alebelly led two new guests into the feast. Howland Reed is a warg. [21] Lord Roose Bolton utilizes a decoy in case of an assassination attempt by crannogmen. [3] Their motto does not appear in the books. The theory relies on Howland Reed having beginner's luck, justice, or the supernatural on his side. Grant mercy to our weak, help to our helpless, and justice to all, and we shall never fail you. [7], In his head, the crannogman looked like Jojen, only older and stronger and dressed like Meera. [7] Eddard found Lyanna and was with his sister when she died. A really good one. [1], My father knew the worth of Howland Reed. In the television adaptation Game of Thrones she is … As Howland walked across the tourney field, he was attacked by three squires, younger but taller. When they recognized the three squires who had attacked him earlier, Benjen offered to find Howland a horse and armor to he could avenge himself, but Howland gave no answer. Subscribe to TIME Get The Brief. Howland is a small man,[8] like all crannogmen. [13], Upon learning his son Jojen had a green dream of a winged wolf, Howland sends his children from Greywater Watch to Winterfell. Howland returned to the north and has not departed the swamps of the Neck since. [9] Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and other nobles went in search of the Knight of the Laughing Tree, but the mystery knight's identity was never revealed. Meera: No, but he could breathe mud and run on leaves, and change earth to water and water to earth with no more than a whispered word. COMMANDER “My father knew the worth of Howland Reed.” —Robb Stark References: Tactics Talk: Crannogman Trackers and Josh’s WHAM 2.0 List Back to House Stark [8] Howland and Eddard were the only survivors of the combat at the tower of joy between the seven northmen and three knights of the Kingsguard. House Reed of Greywater Watch is a noble house from Greywater Watch, and one of the principal families in the north. I'm kinda hoping that Howland Reed *ASoIaF spoilers* Books and Literature Topic Archived; You're browsing the GameFAQs Message Boards as a guest. Howland Reed is the Lord of Greywater Watch and head of House Reed, holding dominion over the crannogmen of the Neck. Westeros remains under a mask named peace with a new king on the Iron Throne. [7], The finest knight I ever saw was Ser Arthur Dayne, who fought with a blade called Dawn, forged from the heart of a fallen star. About WoIaF Jojen Reed is a member of House Reed. [6], Howland Reed was one of the six companions of Lord Eddard Stark who went with him to the Red Mountains of Dorne, and the only one who survived the ensuing combat at the tower of joy. Howland Reed is a warg. Recall the Reed children’s introduction to ASOIAF: At the foot of the hall, the doors opened and a gust of cold air made the torches flame brighter for an instant. Whats up with this character? So I'm proposing that Howland Reed saw the fate of Westeros without Rhaegar and Lyanna's child, knew what he had to do, and did it to make sure this match was secured. [22], "The Citadel: FAQ, entry 6.2.6- Who were the different people in Meera's story?" He travels in a wagon and with a decoy while in the Neck as a precaution.[15]. House Reed at the end of the third century, George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=House_Reed&oldid=262280. Lyanna insisted he attend the feast held that evening at Harrenhal to mark the start of the tourney, and so Howland accompanied the four Stark siblings. [21], Howland Reed was a great friend to your father. (2007, George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Torcon (Toronto, Canada; August 28-September 1), https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Howland_Reed&oldid=263279, Supporters of Robb Stark in the War of the Five Kings. These mini-profiles of the 10 men who fought in the shadow of the Tower of Joy may contain a few things you missed. [14], Though House Reed has not openly aligned itself with either Roose, the new Warden of the North, or King Stannis Baratheon in the northern conflicts after the War of the Five Kings, Roose does not seem to trust the crannogmen. A really good one. Howland prayed at the Gods Eye to the old gods and was given a place in Eddard's tent for the night. Howland Reed is the Lord of Greywater Watch and head of House Reed,[5] holding dominion over the crannogmen of the Neck. Howland's children with his wife Jyana are Meera and Jojen, and he is a close friend of Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell. So, possibly, Howland Reed knew that he -needed- to get to Bran and help him to the three-eyed crow (Through a greendream, like Jojen says), but for some reason he is unable to do so. The High Sparrow (ASoIaF) Howland Reed; Book 6: The Winds of Winter; Summary "The first wind is always false. [20], Theon resolves the siege of Moat Cailin, with the meager ironborn garrison surrendering to Ramsay Bolton. Alebelly led two new guests into the feast. A map showing Greywater Watch with an incorrect name. Howland joined the northern host during the ensuing war, Robert's Rebellion,[10] and was one of Lord Eddard Stark's staunch companions. [1], After he reached the age of majority, bold Howland sought additional knowledge. As the southernmost castle in the north, Greywater Watch is the gateway to the North. [5] Meera and Jojen escape the sacked Winterfell with Bran and Rickon Stark. Jojen has greensight, the power of prophetic green dreams. He could talk to trees and weave words and make castles appear and disappear. Graphic Depictions Of Violence; Major Character Death; Jon Snow; Jon Snow | Aegon Targaryen; Sansa Stark; Daenerys Targaryen; Davos Seaworth; Ghost (ASoIaF) Howland Reed; Ar [17], Attacks by crannogmen weaken the ironborn garrison at Moat Cailin. Recall the Reed children’s introduction to ASOIAF: At the foot of the hall, the doors opened and a gust of cold air made the torches flame brighter for an instant. [11][10], Robb, now the King in the North, commands Lady Maege Mormont and Galbart Glover to take men by longship and sail through the marshes of the Neck to seek out Lord Howland. “The Lady Meera of House Reed,” the rotund guardsman bellowed over the clamor. 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