[Spoilers Main] Discussion: Which house (other that House Targaryen) has been the most influential in Westeros over the years?
[Spoilers Main] Discussion: Which house (other that House Targaryen) has been the most influential in Westeros over the years?
House Targaryen had arguably been the most influential in Westeros for centuries prior to Robert's Rebellion. But them aside, which other house has also played a huge role in the shaping of Westeros? And why?
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House Arryn, at least in recent history.
Jon Arryn was a major influence and father figure for both Ned and Robert, was the first lord to call the banners against the Mad King, and then was Robert’s Hand.
Can’t think of anyone else who influenced events more than that prior to Robert’s Rebellion.
House Arryn is a good one because I think it also stands out as among the first and most prominent of the Andal invasion, which was a defining moment. The Andal invasion changed the culture of Westeros and splits up the landmass. It's also a place that during the modern era has a mix of First Men and Andal people living there, showing again the Andal influence and shift of power.
I'd also then put House Martell as another one of the most influential houses, considering how much the Rhoynar migration changed the culture of Dorne and the politics of Westeros.