House Tyrell

Masters of the Reach who replaced the Gardners after Aegon's Conquest.

House Tyrell rules the Reach, one of the nine regions that make up the Seven Kingdoms in Westeros. Their seat is Highgarden, and they rose to power after Aegon the Conqueror defeated House Gardener, the previous rulers of the kingdom. The Targaryen dragonlord wiped out three ruling houses that refused to bend the knee, replacing House Gardener with House Tyrell.

Quick Facts

Ruling region: The Reach
Seat: Highgarden
Predecessor house: House Gardener
Current allegiance: Iron Throne (Seven Kingdoms)

Lore & Background

The history of House Tyrell is tied directly to the Targaryen invasion three hundred years before the novels begin. Aegon the Conqueror and his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys landed at the mouth of the Blackwater Rush with their fire-breathing dragons. They subdued six of the Seven Kingdoms, including the Kingdom of the Reach, which was previously ruled by House Gardener of Highgarden. The Targaryens wiped out House Gardener for refusing to bend the knee and replaced them with House Tyrell. This change occurred alongside other replacements: House Durrandon became House Baratheon, and House Hoare was split between Houses Tully and Greyjoy. Only Dorne remained independent for nearly two hundred more years until it joined through a marriage-alliance by King Daeron II in 187 AC. The Tyrells have held Highgarden since that pivotal moment of conquest.

Reader's Guide

House Tyrell is the ruling house of the Reach, one of the nine regions of Westeros. They hold Highgarden and succeeded House Gardener after Aegon's Conquest three hundred years prior to the story's start. They were installed by the Targaryens alongside other new houses: the Baratheons in place of House Durrandon in the Stormlands, and the Tullys and Greyjoys in place of House Hoare. They remain loyal vassals to the Iron Throne, like all other great houses of the Seven Kingdoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who rules House Tyrell and where is their seat?

House Tyrell governs the fertile region known as the Reach from their ancestral seat at Highgarden. They serve as the primary lords of this area under the authority of the Iron Throne.

What is the historical significance of House Tyrell's rise?

Their ascension marked a pivotal moment where Aegon replaced three defiant ruling houses with loyalists to secure control over the Seven Kingdoms. This shift ensured the Reach remained under Targaryen influence through the new leadership.

Which region does House Tyrell control?

They hold dominion over the Reach, one of the nine distinct regions that comprise Westeros. Their power base is centered around Highgarden, which serves as their administrative and military headquarters.

What was the fate of the previous rulers before the Tyrells took over?

House Gardener, the former lords of the Reach, were wiped out after they refused to bend the knee to Aegon I. Their elimination allowed House Tyrell to inherit their lands and titles as part of the Conquest.