Light a wight tonight Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I wonder why Lord Leyton allowed her to marry Jorah Mormont, a man so far below her station. I believe that the Hightowers are as snooty as the Florents, so it's suspicious that the marriage took place. Maybe for some reason he wanted to get her away from home, as far as possible. Bear Island comes close to being that, short of Hardhome. Is she damaged goods, notorious for sexcapades, bringing dishonor to the House? After bankrupting Jorah she has no problem becoming the concubine of a rich merchant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon of the Dead Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 She pulled a Robb Stark :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Breaker Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 maybe lord leyton is one of those rare ASOIAF nice people and let her marry a man she loved and wanted to marry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beorn Snow Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Is the lord of bear island really thaaaaat far down?It doesn´t help with power-play in the Reach but he has land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik1312 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 May be he didn't pay a dowry? And it was cheaper to marry her to a small lord with out the dowry, than paying a large sume to a Tyrell or Rowan.Or in the most crackpot case, the Mad Maid told him to accpet because magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Alysanne™ Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Lynesse Hightower is Septa Lemore. It is known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodsteel bitterraven Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Most lords seem to be more interested in who their heir will marry. For their other children they only really care if they want to do a political marriage.The Mormonts are major lords in the North, so it wasn't that bad of a marriage from his perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Correct me if I'm wrong but I think she's the youngest of 10 children?? Might as well let the youngest one marry a Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalalOfDorne Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Well he has ten kids. It wouldnt hurt to chuck some of them out of the house and into the North I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pootie Tang Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 maybe lord leyton is one of those rare ASOIAF nice people and let her marry a man she loved and wanted to marryWell there is this.Well he has ten kids. It wouldnt hurt to chuck some of them out of the house and into the North I guess.And this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total1402 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 op - Lord Leyton had ten children I think and she was the youngest one. As Ned Stark points out, the Mormonts are an ancient and respected house in the north despite being poor and given the aid they gave to Stannis must be fairly strong militarily. So its not that extreme, but it is still a huge gulf. Also, I think because Lynesse was the youngest in such a large family it probably meant she craved attention and wanted to achieve notice herself. So being crowned Queen of Love and Beauty at the tourney of Lannisport would have been just the sort of thing that would have swept her off her feet. I also think this would make her very much enjoy being doted on and having affection off somebody like Jorah and we also have to remember that she is a young girl like Sansa and pining after tourney winners is the done thing in the society. A bit like if you win Wimbledon. ;) Beyond that I think Lord Leyton indulged in his daughter which seems to be quite common in GRRM universe (as is the reverse). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valandui Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 op - Lord Leyton had ten children I think and she was the youngest one. As Ned Stark points out, the Mormonts are an ancient and respected house in the north despite being poor and given the aid they gave to Stannis must be fairly strong militarily. So its not that extreme, but it is still a huge gulf. Also, I think because Lynesse was the youngest in such a large family it probably meant she craved attention and wanted to achieve notice herself. So being crowned Queen of Love and Beauty at the tourney of Lannisport would have been just the sort of thing that would have swept her off her feet. I also think this would make her very much enjoy being doted on and having affection off somebody like Jorah and we also have to remember that she is a young girl like Sansa and pining after tourney winners is the done thing in the society. A bit like if you win Wimbledon. ;) Beyond that I think Lord Leyton indulged in his daughter which seems to be quite common in GRRM universe (as is the reverse).This. Technically speaking, the heir to Bear Island isn't beneath her station. They just aren't as rich of a house as she was from or would have preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total1402 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Mind you the "in the north" is probably a significant qualifier here. Being Andals there is probably a cultural divide and not the same sort of traditional respect for an old line of firstborn as you would find in the north. So respect would be more based on power and wealth; which is obviously very great.A good comparative example of how prestige can make up for lack of wealth n power is how the Seastars were allowed to marry Targaryens because of their certified Valyrian blood despite only owning an island in the Blackwater (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Otter Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Lynesse Hightower is Septa Lemore. It is known.It is not known.It's not unheard of for parents to let their progeny marry for love, maybe Lord Hightower was one of these? If Ser Jorah could perform extraordinary feats maybe he could deal with his high maintenance daughter? It seems like Lynesse is fickle and can be a bit of a pain so maybe her Lord Father just wanted to be done with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total1402 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 She is in Lys married to Tregor Ormillion. One of the big shots there and her brother is going to her to try and get sellsails to deal with the Ironborn. its no big secret where she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light a wight tonight Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 She is in Lys married to Tregor Ormillion. One of the big shots there and her brother is going to her to try and get sellsails to deal with the Ironborn. its no big secret where she is.She's not married to him. She's his concubine. Sold her (lady parts) to the highest bidder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gneisenau Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Bear Island isn't rich but it is a well known house in the North, so it was pretty good for Hightower, considering Lynesse was like the 10th child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not in the face Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 obviously he wanted a warg in his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light a wight tonight Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 obviously he wanted a warg in his family.He had a whimsical sense of humor. At the wedding they played The Bear and the Maiden Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost's Shadow Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Har. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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