One of the key families in the Game of Thrones series and the Song of Ice and Fire novels is Starkey. The action of the multi-part picture takes place in Westeros. Centuries before the events described in the series, the founders of the kingdom built the Wall to protect cities from creatures living in the North. Closest to the Wall are the lands around the castle called Winterfell, where Starks live.
Coat of arms of Starks
The Stark family is one of the most famous genera in Westeros. Like all houses of the kingdom, the family has its own emblem and motto. The coat of arms of Starkov is an image of a head of a hardwolf on a white background. It is this animal, which was invented specifically for the story, is a symbol of the whole race. White cloth means snow, which falls on the Stark lands even in summer.
In other versions, the emblem of the Stark house looks like a running lyutovolk, and not just his head. The family lives in anticipation of dark times, the so-called Winter, when the most terrible creatures awaken - the White Walkers. This is the motto of Starks: "Winter is coming."
Home story
It is believed that the founder of the Stark clan is Brandon the Builder, who participated in the establishment of the Wall. He worshiped the Old Gods and transferred his worship to the heirs of Winterfell. Brandon was also involved in the construction of the castle, many legends tell how giants were engaged in the construction of a family castle. It is known that then the coat of arms of Starks looked different, the symbol of the house was a crown, which was covered by the runes of the first people and nine iron swords.
His family was for many years called the Kings of the North, but after the unification of Westeros, the Starks recognized as Targaryen rulers. It was then that the wolves began to adorn the coat of arms of Starks. The Game of Thrones shows that their symbols were very important to the representatives of the house. One of the first scenes of the series tells how Starks found a dying wolf and her children, but did not kill dangerous animals, but took them home and tamed them.
From childhood, Starks teach children not only literacy and martial arts, but also history of all kind. That is why family members always remember and respect the traditions of their ancestors.
Enemies and allies of Starks
Over the long time the Starks house existed, the family managed to make many enemies, as well as enter into alliances with other ancient clans. For many centuries there has been a fierce confrontation between the Stark clan and the Bolton. The reason for the wars between the houses was the Boltons' non-recognition of Stark's power over themselves. For many centuries they tried to capture Winterfell, and once they succeeded, but Bolton did not have to rule the North for a short time, and shortly after his death, the Stark coat of arms again decorated the castle walls.
Also, for many centuries, the Stark House has been at war with the Greyjoy House, which is located on the Iron Islands. In the first season of Game of Thrones, Theon Greyjoy was introduced , whom Starky was captured as a young boy, but raised as a family member, not a captive or slave.
As for the family's allies, the Starks house is at peace with the Manderley clan. Once their family was expelled from the patrimonial lands, but the Starks took them to the North. Moreover, they gave them possession of a castle called the Wolf's Lair, which is located at the mouth of the White Knife. After that, Manderley vowed to serve the Starks.
Starks in the TV series Game of Thrones
In the series “Game of Thrones”, the Stark family is represented by Eddard Stark. His wife is Keitelin Stark, who gave her husband five children. The eldest of them is Robb Stark. After the death of his father, he became the Guardian of the North. He was also called the Young Wolf. He gathered his army and went to war with the Lannisters, who declared the inhabitants of their house traitors.
The second child in the family is Sansa Stark. At the beginning of the story, the girl was shown to be very naive and stupid, but then her character became much stronger. Sansa was engaged to Joffrey Baratheon and Loras Tyrell, however, none of the weddings took place. Later, the girl married Tyrion Lannister and Ramsey Bolton.
Another child of Eddard and Keitelin is Aria. The girl always had an interest in martial arts, because of which her father hired her a teacher. After the death of the head of the Starks, the girl escapes from Royal Harbor. For a long time she travels with Sandor Cleagan, also known as the Dog, and then gets to the Faceless. She later leaves Braavos and goes to avenge Robb's death.
Among the Stark children there are also young Bran and Ricon. Because of the Lannisters, Brann becomes paralyzed, but discovers a supernatural ability. Ricon, for a long time, was hiding from the Boltons along with the feared Ocean. However, then he dies at the hands of Ramsey in front of his sister and John Snow.
John Snow is considered the bastard of Eddard Stark, but in fact he is the son of Sister Ned and the Mad King.
Members of the Stark House are the favorite characters for many fans of the Game of Thrones series, so millions of viewers worry about their fate. Fans also know everything about the old Westeros family, including the motto of the family, the emblem of the house and the symbols of the family.