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'''Blackhaven''' is the seat of [[House Dondarrion]] in the southwestern [[stormlands]]. Part of the [[Dornish Marches]], it is located in the northern [[Red Mountains]] near the [[Dorne|Dornish]] border, north of the [[Wyl (river)|Wyl]] and south of the [[Cockleswhent]].{{ref|tloiaf}} The fortress guards against invasions from Dorne and from outlaws hiding in the mountains.<ref>''[[A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide]]''</ref>
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'''Blackhaven''' is the seat of [[House Dondarrion]] in the southwestern [[stormlands]]. Part of the [[Dornish Marches]], it is located in the northern [[Red Mountains]] near the [[Dorne|Dornish]] border, north of the [[Wyl (river)|Wyl]] and south of the [[Cockleswhent]].{{ref|tloiaf| Westeros}} The fortress guards against invasions from Dorne and from outlaws hiding in the mountains.<ref>''[[A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide]]''</ref>
 
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==Layout==
 
==Layout==
Blackhaven has black basalt walls and a deep, dry moat.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Men of the Stormlands}}
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Blackhaven has black basalt walls and a dry moat said to be bottomless.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Stormlands: The Men of the Stormlands}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Blackhaven was burned by the [[Vulture King (I)|first Vulture King]], who mutilated Lord [[Harmon Dondarrion]]. Harmon participated in the [[Vulture Hunt]] which defeated the Vulture King and his rebels.{{ref|TSOTD}}
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Ser [[Criston Cole]] was the son of the steward of Blackhaven.{{ref|TRP}}
 
Ser [[Criston Cole]] was the son of the steward of Blackhaven.{{ref|TRP}}
  
King [[Baelor I Targaryen]] was treated by the castle's maester during his return from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Baelor I}}
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King [[Baelor I Targaryen]] was treated by the castle's [[maester]] during his return from [[Dorne]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}}
  
 
When Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] was ten years old, he borrowed armor and entered as a [[mystery knight]] a tourney that took place at Blackhaven, where he was eventually defeated and unmasked by Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]]. For that, Barristan earned the nickname "the Bold".{{ref|ASOS|67}}
 
When Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] was ten years old, he borrowed armor and entered as a [[mystery knight]] a tourney that took place at Blackhaven, where he was eventually defeated and unmasked by Prince [[Duncan Targaryen]]. For that, Barristan earned the nickname "the Bold".{{ref|ASOS|67}}
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
Thoros tells [[Brienne of Tarth]] that Lord Beric finally died when he, rather than Thoros, revived the murdered [[Catelyn Tully]].{{ref|AFFC|42}} The heir to Blackhaven is unknown.
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Thoros tells [[Brienne of Tarth]] that Lord Beric finally died when he, rather than Thoros, revived the murdered [[Catelyn Stark]].{{ref|AFFC|42}} The heir to Blackhaven is unknown.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 20:10, 1 August 2018

The stormlands and the location of Blackhaven
The stormlands and the location of Blackhaven
Blackhaven
The stormlands and the location of Blackhaven (red)[1]

Blackhaven is the seat of House Dondarrion in the southwestern stormlands. Part of the Dornish Marches, it is located in the northern Red Mountains near the Dornish border, north of the Wyl and south of the Cockleswhent.[1] The fortress guards against invasions from Dorne and from outlaws hiding in the mountains.[2]

Layout

Blackhaven has black basalt walls and a dry moat said to be bottomless.[3]

History

Blackhaven was burned by the first Vulture King, who mutilated Lord Harmon Dondarrion. Harmon participated in the Vulture Hunt which defeated the Vulture King and his rebels.[4]

Ser Criston Cole was the son of the steward of Blackhaven.[5]

King Baelor I Targaryen was treated by the castle's maester during his return from Dorne.[6]

When Ser Barristan Selmy was ten years old, he borrowed armor and entered as a mystery knight a tourney that took place at Blackhaven, where he was eventually defeated and unmasked by Prince Duncan Targaryen. For that, Barristan earned the nickname "the Bold".[7]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Beric Dondarrion, Lord of Blackhaven, is reported slain by Ser Gregor Clegane in the battle at the Mummer's Ford.[8]

A Storm of Swords

Beric is revealed to be the still-living leader of the brotherhood without banners, as he was revived by Thoros of Myr.[9]

A Feast for Crows

Thoros tells Brienne of Tarth that Lord Beric finally died when he, rather than Thoros, revived the murdered Catelyn Stark.[10] The heir to Blackhaven is unknown.

References