
Warden of the Sands, guardian of the deserts of Dorne.Held by Lord Franklyn Fowler as per the tradition of House Fowler. Warden of the Prince's Pass, guardian of the Prince's Pass in Dorne.House Lannister were once the Kings of the Rock. Warden of the West, held by Tywin Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock.House Tyrell were once stewards to House Gardener, the Kings of the Reach. Warden of the South, held by Mace Tyrell, Lord of Highgarden.House Stark were once Kings in the North. Warden of the North, held by Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell.House Arryn were once Kings of Mountain and Vale. Warden of the East, held by Jon Arryn, Lord of the Eyrie.The four major directional wardens as per the start of the books: This typically only happens if the traditional holder dies and his heir is not yet of age, although in times of turbulence the office may be offered to those holding a monarch's favor. Tradition holds that each title is hereditarily given to the lord of a certain family, but the king retains the right to award it to another of his choosing. In times of peace, this prestigious title is purely honorary. Wardens for the Iron Throne act as supreme military leaders responsible for the defense of their region in the event of foreign invasion. Aegon also named Harlen Tyrell, a former steward, as warden.

ĭuring Aegon's Conquest and the unification of the Seven Kingdoms, Aegon the Conqueror granted new warden titles to monarchs who submitted to House Targaryen, including Loren Lannister, Ronnel Arryn, and Torrhen Stark. Wardens have historically been used through Westeros south of the Wall, including by petty kings of Dorne prior to Nymeria's War. The ancient title of Warden of the River is used by the Meereenese official in charge of ferries, dredges, and irrigation ditches along the Skahazadhan.
