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− | The '''Arbor''' is an island off the southwestern-most part of Westeros, ruled by [[House Redwyne]]. It is considered part of the [[Reach]], | + | The '''Arbor''' is an island off the southwestern-most part of [[Westeros]], ruled by [[House Redwyne]]. It is considered part of the [[Reach]], and is separated from the mainland by the [[Redwyne Straits]]. The port town of [[Ryamsport]] is located on the Arbor, as well as the settlements of [[Vinetown]] and [[Starfish Harbor]].<ref name=app>''[[A World of Ice and Fire]]''</ref> |
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+ | Smaller islands in the vicinity of the Arbor include [[Stonecrab Cay]], the [[Isle of Pigs]], the [[Mermaid's Palace]], [[Horseshoe Rock]], and [[Bastard's Cradle]].{{ref|AFFC|45}} The Arbor and its surrounding isles are an excellent center for shipbuilding.<ref name=app/> | ||
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+ | ==Culture== | ||
+ | The Arbor is known for making the best wine in Westeros,{{ref|ACOK|40}} especially a terrific red one{{ref|ACOK|25}} and a gold wine.{{ref|AFFC|Prologue}} Wine from the Arbor is usually sweeter than wine from [[Dorne]].<ref name=CG>''[[A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide]]''</ref> [[Tourneys]] held at the Arbor are restricted to [[knight]]s.<ref name=CG/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Under the high kingship of [[House Hoare]], ironborn rule once extended as far south as the Arbor. | + | Under the [[King of the Iron Islands|high kingship]] of [[House Hoare]], [[ironborn]] rule once extended as far south as the Arbor. |
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+ | There were reliable reports that [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] hawked at the Arbor as a guest of Lord [[House Redwyne|Redwyne]] before the [[War of Conquest]].<ref>''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'' [http://www.georgerrmartin.com/world-of-ice-and-fire-sample/ sample]</ref> | ||
− | + | During the reign of King [[Aerys I Targaryen]], the Arbor suffered from a drought and its grapes turned to raisins on the vine. The island was also raided by ironborn pirates around that time.{{ref|TSS}} | |
− | + | Prince [[Oberyn Martell]] and Princess [[Elia Martell]] visited the Arbor on their way to [[Casterly Rock]] where their mother was to broker their marriage to the [[House Lannister|Lannister]] twins, [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]].{{ref|ASOS|70}} | |
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==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
− | ===A Feast for Crows=== | + | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== |
− | The Arbor | + | The Arbor is attacked by the [[ironborn]] after the [[Battle of the Shield Islands|fall]] of the [[Shield Islands]]. Most of the [[House Redwyne|Redwyne]] fleet is away at the [[Siege of Dragonstone]], and the small fleet left to defend the island is overwhelmed and destroyed. This allows the ironborn to send their ships into the [[Whispering Sound]] and threaten [[Oldtown]].{{ref|AFFC|36}} |
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==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
{{references|2}} | {{references|2}} | ||
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+ | {{Region Reach}} | ||
[[Category:House Redwyne]] | [[Category:House Redwyne]] | ||
[[Category:Islands]] | [[Category:Islands]] | ||
[[Category:Places in the Reach]] | [[Category:Places in the Reach]] | ||
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[[fr:La Treille]] | [[fr:La Treille]] | ||
− | [[ | + | [[ru:Арбор]] |
+ | [[zh:青亭岛]] |
Revision as of 21:17, 28 May 2014
The Arbor is an island off the southwestern-most part of Westeros, ruled by House Redwyne. It is considered part of the Reach, and is separated from the mainland by the Redwyne Straits. The port town of Ryamsport is located on the Arbor, as well as the settlements of Vinetown and Starfish Harbor.[1]
Smaller islands in the vicinity of the Arbor include Stonecrab Cay, the Isle of Pigs, the Mermaid's Palace, Horseshoe Rock, and Bastard's Cradle.[2] The Arbor and its surrounding isles are an excellent center for shipbuilding.[1]
Culture
The Arbor is known for making the best wine in Westeros,[3] especially a terrific red one[4] and a gold wine.[5] Wine from the Arbor is usually sweeter than wine from Dorne.[6] Tourneys held at the Arbor are restricted to knights.[6]
History
Under the high kingship of House Hoare, ironborn rule once extended as far south as the Arbor.
There were reliable reports that Aegon Targaryen hawked at the Arbor as a guest of Lord Redwyne before the War of Conquest.[7]
During the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen, the Arbor suffered from a drought and its grapes turned to raisins on the vine. The island was also raided by ironborn pirates around that time.[8]
Prince Oberyn Martell and Princess Elia Martell visited the Arbor on their way to Casterly Rock where their mother was to broker their marriage to the Lannister twins, Cersei and Jaime.[9]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
The Arbor is attacked by the ironborn after the fall of the Shield Islands. Most of the Redwyne fleet is away at the Siege of Dragonstone, and the small fleet left to defend the island is overwhelmed and destroyed. This allows the ironborn to send their ships into the Whispering Sound and threaten Oldtown.[10]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A World of Ice and Fire
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 25, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide
- ↑ The World of Ice and Fire sample
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 70, Tyrion X.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.