House Karstark of Karhold is located in heavy forested lands overlooking the Shivering Sea. Their motto is, "The Sun of Winter." Kartstark's stronghold is a castle called Karhold. Originally, it was a vassal house that held fealty to House Stark prior to the execution of Lord Rickard Karstark, and later allied with House Bolton. And with the young Alys Karstark pledging loyalty before Jon Snow, they are once again sworn to House Stark. House Karstark traces their descent from Karlon Stark, and through him, to the Starks and the First Men.
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