Arryn

Arryn is a noble house in the fictional world of Westeros, created by George R. R. Martin for A Song of Ice and Fire and depicted in the television series Game of Thrones. It is one of the Great Houses and rules the Vale of Arryn, with its seat at the Eyrie, a fortress perched high in the Mountains of the Moon. The house’s sigil is described as a falcon above a crescent moon on a blue field, and its motto is As High as Honor.

Historically, House Arryn governs the Vale and maintains its traditions of vigilance and political caution. The Eyrie is famed for its extreme elevation and its fortified defenses, including a dramatic gatehouse and the Moon Door, a trap used to drop visitors from the fortress into the valley below. The Arryns’ rulership typically emphasizes steadfastness, secure lineage, and strategic alliance-building within the realm.

Notable members associated with the house include Jon Arryn, who served as Hand of the King, and his wife Lysa Arryn, who acted as Lady Regent of the Vale, with their son Robin Arryn as their heir. The figure of Petyr Baelish, known as Littlefinger, is closely tied to Arryn affairs, having been raised at their court and later serving in high advisory roles during periods of Arryn influence.

In modern popular culture, Arryn remains a central component of the political landscape in the Vale within both the books and the television adaptation, illustrating the themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of noble governance in Westeros.