The Citadel

House Rowan of Goldengrove

General Information

The Rowans are one of the greater houses of the Reach, led by florid Lord Matthis. He has three children by Bethany of House Redwyne, a woman once intended to be the bride of Ser Brynden Tully. One of the children, a daughter, had once bedded a handsome singer’s apprentice named Dareon, only to be caught in the act. To save herself from punishment, she claimed Daeron had raped her and he was made to join the Night’s Watch.

Spoilers

Lord Matthis was among those who had followed King Renly’s banner until his death, and had then returned to Bitterbridge with the Knight of Flowers. Lord Matthis was present at the great victory at the Blackwater and was among those high lords who recieved adulation and reward for their timely aid to King’s Landing.