House Qoherys of Harrenhal

House Qoherys of Harrenhal is one of the Great Houses of Westeros, and is the noble principal house of The Riverlands. House Qoherys was granted Harrenhal by Aegon "The Conqueror" and made Lord of the Riverlands. Being one of House Targaryen's most staunch supporters, they have enjoyed many benefits of supporting the crown. A flaming red and yellow saltire between four white skulls, on a black field is their sigil.

Appearance & Traits
The members of House Qoherys display the Valyrian features that most people of Valyrian heritage have. The silver hair and purple eyes are not uncommon among members of this house.

There are no distinctive traits for members of House Qoherys.

History & Recent Events
During Aegon's Conquest, Ser Quentyn Qoherys lead the armies of The Conqueror against Harren Hoare and his forces. After the burning of Harrenhal, Quentyn would route the rest of the ironborn from the Riverlands and back into the sea. For his bravery, King Aegon would award Quentyn the fief of Harrenhal and the title "Lord Paramount of The Trident". Naturally, the riverlords opposed this idea, not wanting to be ruled by another foreigner. In response to the outcry Lord Quentyn would marry Lucinda Tully, Lord Edmyn Tully's daughter. This would solidify Quentyn's rule in The Riverlands. Throughout the years after The Conquest, Lord Quentyn served the crown faithfully. In 4 A.C he was appointed as Master of Laws on King Aegon's small council.

The Tragedy of Seagard
After the passing of King Aegon, Lord Quentyn would continue to serve the crown as a leal servant. Although during the years after his death, the riverlords started to whisper about rebellion. They said without the backing of The Conqueror, Lord Quentyn was weak. In 15 A.C the riverlords led by House Mallister would rebel against House Qoherys. The rebels backings consisted of House Blackwood, House Hawick, and House Butterwell. Quentyn's advisors asked of him to call upon Queen Visenya for her help, but Quentyn would insist they did not need help from the Queen. He would turn out to be right. Lord Quentyn was not a man of mercy, so as he marched upon Seagard and listened to the screams and begs of mercy, he did not listen. After assaulting the castle and breaching through it, Lord Qoherys hung all the men, women, and children of House Mallister in the square of Seagard. After this was done, anyone who dared to speak out against Lord Quentyn was butchered. Women were raped, children were kidnapped and it was overall a terrible affair. Lord Hugh Mallister would commit suicide on his way to Seagard after hearing of this massacre. The rest of the rebels all laid down their swords and bent the knee to Lord Qoherys after Lord Mallister's death.

Quentyn would appoint Trisan Mudd to become the new Lord of Seagard. According to him, he was a descendant of Marq "The Bard" Mudd who waged war against House Durrandon. Although the validity of this claim was never proven, Quentyn did not care. 3 years after this, Lord Quentyn was travelling through the woods when he was struck upon by a group of bandits. According to an account from the Maester, this bandit group claimed to be led by a member of House Mallister who survived the tragedy. Lord Quentyn was struck through the heart with an arrow and was paraded back to Harrenhal before being left at the gates. This would end the reign of Lord Quentyn Qohoerys I. His son Vortimer Qohoerys would become the new Lord Paramount of The Trident.

Recent Events
Recently, Vortimer Qohoerys has passed away due to gout. His son Morgan has taken over as Lord of Harrenhal and Lord Paramount of The Trident. He would be a staunch supporter to King Lewys.