Harry Penny

Harry Penny was a hedge knight who took command of regrouping riverlords during a losing campaign near Acorn Hall. His brief appearance marks a moment of renewed resistance: he struck down Adrian Tarbeck, but died in the same fight, and the Lannisters again prevailed.

Identity and Role

Penny is identified as a hedge knight, with no further background given. He emerged as a leader after an earlier clash had scattered the riverlords, taking charge of their second attempt to oppose the advancing western host.

The Battle Near Acorn Hall

The first battle came when Lord Joseth Smallwood sallied from Acorn Hall to join Lord Piper and the remnants of his defeated force. Lord Piper died in the fighting, and Smallwood withdrew into his castle. Three days later, the riverlords regrouped under Penny and fought again.

Death and Significance

Penny was killed while slaying Adrian Tarbeck. His success against the western commander did not reverse the course of the battle: the Lannisters prevailed once more and cut down the riverlords as they fled. The account presents Penny as an unlikely, short-lived rallying figure whose individual victory could not overcome the larger defeat.