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Bear Island is a remote island in the North that is home to House Mormont. It lies within the Bay of Ice.
The hall of the Mormonts is built of huge logs and surrounded by an earthen palisade. Aside from a few crofters, the inhabitants of Bear Island live along the coasts and fish the seas.[1] On the gate there is a carving of a woman in a bearskin with a babe suckling at her breast in one arm and a battleaxe in the other.[2]
History
Before the ironmen conquered the island, it was ruled by House Woodfoot.[3] In days past, the ironmen or wildlings from the Frozen Shore would raid Bear Island and the men would be fishing out to sea. The women would defend the island while the men were away. This created a warrior culture even among the women.[4]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Maester Aemon sent a raven to Bear Island in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.[5]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 56, Bran
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 55, Jon