House Herron
History: House Herron originally began as household knights in-service to the Targaryens at Drangonstone and continued to be loyal to them even after the Doom of Valyria and onward but it wasn't until the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen that they were offered a lordship along with lands due to Ser Joseph Herron saving the King and his wife and sister Queen Alysanne from three rouge Poor Fellows along with the lordship Joseph's eldest son was later admitted to the Kingsguard after finding Ser Lucamore Strong abed with one of his three wives this making him the first of 4 members of House Herron to join the Kingsguard further strengthening their loyalty to House Targaryen. During the Dance of Dragons however there was quite a bit of friction between Herron family members as Lord Russell "Rusty" Herron supported King Aegon II of the Greens while Ser James Herron his only son and heir supported Princess Rhaenyra and the Blacks. After James slew his father at the Butchers Ball effectively earning the title of Kinslayer he eventually returned to King's Landing only to be captured by Borros Baratheon as he dealt with the riots going on in the city. James Herron was held in the dungeons of the Red Keep until Aegon returned after bathing his sister in fire and was offered a deal in exchange for his life forfeit his eldest two sons as hostages to the Iron Throne and keep his lordship or lose his life as well as his son's and remaning family, the choice was obvious so he handed of his two son's Dennis and Kenneth to ensure House Herron's continued loyalty. After Aegon was poisoned things started to turn around for the Herron's as during their time in King's Landing Dennis and Kenneth befriended the young prince Aegon becoming two of his closest confidants with Kenneth even becoming the Master-at-arms while Dennis became Master of Laws.
Members:
Ser Joseph Herron: The founder of House Herron started out as a common Household Knight. Deceased
Ser Morgan Herron: His eldest son who became a member of the Kingsguard after finding Lucamore Strong abed with one of his wives. Deceased
Lord Russell "Rusty" Herron: Head of House during the Dance of Dragons an opportunist who died during the Butcher's Ball slain by his own son. Deceased
Lord James Herron: Russell's only son and heir who supported the Blacks during the Dance and became a Kinslayer after killing his own father died after falling from a horse.
Lord Dennis Herron: Current lord of Herron Hall and Master of Laws for Aegon the Dragonbane.
Ser Kenneth Herron: His younger brother and heir current Master-at-arms for the Red Keep.
Lady Jane: Formerly of House Cargyll and wife to Lord Dennis.
Lady Kristine: Formerly of House Stokeworth and wife to Ser Kenneth.
Garrett Herron: Eldest son of Kenneth and main character.
Cooper Herron: Second son of Kenneth.
Katelyn Herron: Daughter and only child of Dennis and Jane.
Characteristics:
The members of House Herron typically have a fair skin complexion and broad shoulders with a head of brown hair and bright blue eyes.
Sigil:
For their sigil House Herron utilizes a grey heron holding a white sword with a crown around the blade on a black field and the family words are "We do what we must".
Family Weapon:
Like most noble families House Herron has a ancestral weapon and like most families theirs is a Valyrian steel longsword called "Grey Talon" that was gifted to Joseph Herron by King Jaehaerys.