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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.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Tyrion</ref> | 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.<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Tyrion</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 30 April 2013
The Arbor is an island off the southwestern-most part of Westeros, ruled by House Redwyne. It is considered part of the Reach, the mainland part of which it is separated from by the Redwyne Straits. The port town of Ryamsport is most likely located on the Arbor.
Wine
The Arbor is known for making the best wine in Westeros, [1] especially a terrific red one[2] and a gold wine.[3]
History
Under the high kingship of House Hoare, ironborn rule once extended as far south as the Arbor.
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.[4]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
The Arbor was attacked by the ironborn after the fall of the Shield Islands. The small fleet that House Redwyne had kept to defend the island during the war was overwhelmed and destroyed. This allowed the ironborn to send their ships up into the Whispering Sound and threaten Oldtown.[5]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 25, Tyrion
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 70, Tyrion
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei