"First in Battle"

History

Lord Alan Tarly declared for the blacks during the Dance of the Dragons.
The Tarly huntsmen was spotted by Dunk among the heraldry on display at the Ashford Tourney. Ser Samwyle Tarly is listed as having competed at the tourney.
Lord Randyll's father was unhorsed by Ser Denys Mallister in a tourney.
During Robert's Rebellion, Lord Randyll Tarly commanded the vanguard of the Reach at the Battle of Ashford, where he killed Lord Cafferen and forced Robert Baratheon to retreat. Mace Tyrell, however, takes credit for the victory.