Eldest daughter of Lord Hoster Tully of Riverrun, Catelyn was originally betrothed to the heir to Winterfell, Brandon Stark — not to be confused with Bran, Catelyn’s son who was named after him. When Brandon died at the hands of the mad king, Aerys II, his younger brother Eddard inherited both his title and his bride to be. It was a match born of expedience and convenience, ever the way among the noble houses.
In this case it was more fortunate than most, for Catelyn is a true daughter of her house. The Tully motto, “Family, Duty, Honour,” runs as deep as the blood in her veins. Her...
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