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| seat = [[House Manderly]]
 
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| seat_type = [[Feudalism|Feudal Lord]]
 
| seat_type = [[Feudalism|Feudal Lord]]
| religion = [[Faith of the Seven]]
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| religion = [[Faith of the Seven]], [[old gods]]
 
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| named_for = Being the harbor at the mouth of the [[White Knife]] River
 
| named_for = Being the harbor at the mouth of the [[White Knife]] River
| places = [[Wolf's Den]], [[Sept of Snow|The Sept of Snow]],  New Castle.
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| places = [[New Castle]], [[Wolf's Den]], [[Sept of Snow]]
 
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{{Location map|The North |long = 29 |lat = -33 |label = '''White Harbor''' |float = right |caption = [[The North]] and the location of White Harbor}}
 
{{Location map|The North |long = 29 |lat = -33 |label = '''White Harbor''' |float = right |caption = [[The North]] and the location of White Harbor}}
  
'''White Harbor''' is a large harbor city in [[the North]] and the seat of [[House Manderly]]. Located south of [[Winterfell]], it is the largest settlement north of [[the Neck]], but the smallest among the five major cities of [[Westeros]]. White Harbor is the North's primary trade port. Its location on the mouth of the [[White Knife]] provides opportunities for trade further north.{{Ref|aGoT|14}}
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'''White Harbor''' is a large harbor city in [[the North]] which contains the [[New Castle]], the seat of [[House Manderly]]. Located south of [[Winterfell]], it is the largest settlement north of [[the Neck]], but the smallest among the five major cities of [[Westeros]]. White Harbor is the North's primary trade port. Its location on the mouth of the [[White Knife]] provides opportunities for trade further north.{{Ref|aGoT|14}}
  
Due to its location White Harbor has more contact with the south and there are more knights and followers of the [[Faith of the Seven]] in White Harbor than anywhere else in the North. The city has access to very good fishing grounds and is also the home of many silversmiths.
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Due to its location White Harbor has more contact with the south and there are more knights and followers of the [[Faith of the Seven]] in White Harbor than anywhere else in the North. There are some followers of the [[old gods]], but most follow the Faith.{{ref|ADWD|15}} The city has access to very good fishing grounds and is also the home of many silversmiths.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The castle and later city of White Harbor were founded by King [[Jon Stark]] after he drove out raiders who were using the harbor as a base for raids inland.{{Ref|aGoT|66}} Many centuries later the city was given to the Manderlys, an exiled house from the [[Mander River]] in [[the Reach]], for loyal service to the [[Kings in the North]].
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King [[Jon Stark]] founded the [[Wolf's Den]],{{ref|ADWD|29}} a castle at the mouth of the [[White Knife]], after he drove out sea raiders who were using the harbor as a base for raids inland.{{Ref|aGoT|66}} For centuries the castle was held by various [[House Stark|Starks]] and offshoot branches, such as the [[House Greystark|Greystarks]]. Other families who were lords of the Wolf's Den in the past included the [[House Flint|Flints]], [[House Locke|Lockes]], [[House Slate|Slates]], [[House Long|Longs]], [[House Holt|Holts]], and [[House Ashwood|Ashwoods]], all tasked by [[Winterfell]] to defend the White Knife.{{ref|ADWD|29}} A thousand years before the [[War of Conquest]] the land was given to the Manderlys, an exiled house from the [[Mander]] River in [[the Reach]], for loyal service to the [[Kings in the North]]. The Manderlys developed the city of White Harbor atop their new land near the Wolf's Den.{{ref|ADWD|19}} The ancient castle is now used as a prison, as the Manderlys reside at the [[New Castle]] and receives visitors in [[Merman's Court]].{{ref|ADWD|19}}
  
 
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]] traveled to White Harbor and Winterfell and convinced the North to join [[the blacks]]. Lord Manderly sent his sons, [[Medrick Manderly|Medrick]] and [[Torrhen Manderly|Torrhen]], to support [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]].<ref>''[[The Princess and the Queen]]''</ref>
 
During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]] traveled to White Harbor and Winterfell and convinced the North to join [[the blacks]]. Lord Manderly sent his sons, [[Medrick Manderly|Medrick]] and [[Torrhen Manderly|Torrhen]], to support [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]].<ref>''[[The Princess and the Queen]]''</ref>
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*The '''Harbor''' is divided into the Inner and Outer Harbors. The Outer Harbor is larger and can hold a score of ships. The Inner Harbor offers better anchorage and shelter by the City Wall on one side and the looming mass of the Wolf's Den on another, and a mile-long, thirty foot wall, with towers every hundred yards, located on the jetty that separated it from the Outer Harbor. {{Ref|aDwD|15}}
 
*The '''Harbor''' is divided into the Inner and Outer Harbors. The Outer Harbor is larger and can hold a score of ships. The Inner Harbor offers better anchorage and shelter by the City Wall on one side and the looming mass of the Wolf's Den on another, and a mile-long, thirty foot wall, with towers every hundred yards, located on the jetty that separated it from the Outer Harbor. {{Ref|aDwD|15}}
  
*The '''[[Wolf's Den]]''' or Old Castle is an ancient fortress that now serves as a prison. It is located by the water, outside of the city walls. There is a [[godswood]] within its walls.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
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*The '''[[Wolf's Den]]''' is an ancient fortress that now serves as a prison. It is located by the water, outside of the city walls. There is a [[godswood]] within its walls.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
  
 
* '''Fish Market''', located between the Outer Harbor and the Seal Gate.
 
* '''Fish Market''', located between the Outer Harbor and the Seal Gate.
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* '''[[Old Mint]]''', located on the '[[Fishfoot Yard]]', was long in disuse until recently when it was set as a refuge shelter from the war.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
 
* '''[[Old Mint]]''', located on the '[[Fishfoot Yard]]', was long in disuse until recently when it was set as a refuge shelter from the war.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
 
* '''[[Lazy Eel]]''', a winesink renowned for offering the oldest whores and vilest wine in White Harbor, along with meat pies full of lard and gristle that were inedible on their best days and poisonous on their worst.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
 
* '''[[Lazy Eel]]''', a winesink renowned for offering the oldest whores and vilest wine in White Harbor, along with meat pies full of lard and gristle that were inedible on their best days and poisonous on their worst.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
*'''Castle Stair''' is a street with steps.  It is a broad white stone way that leads up  from the Wolf’s Den by the water to the New Castle on its hill.  Marble [[mermaids]] light the way, bowls of burning whale oil cradled in their arms. From the top you can see down to the harbours, both of them.
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* '''Castle Stair''' is a street with steps.  It is a broad white stone way that leads up  from the Wolf’s Den by the water to the [[New Castle]] on its hill.  Marble [[mermaids]] light the way, bowls of burning whale oil cradled in their arms. From the top you can see down to the harbours, both of them.
* '''[[Sept of Snow|The Sept of Snow]]''' is a large sept with a domed roof surmounted by tall statues of the Seven.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
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* The '''[[Sept of Snow]]''' is a large sept with a domed roof surmounted by tall statues of the Seven.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
  
===The castle===
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===New Castle===
The '''New Castle''' is the seat of House Manderly. It is located on a hill inside the city wall, a broad white stone way of Castle Stair leads to its gates from the Wolf's Den below. There is a secret passage connecting it to the Wolf's Den.
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* The '''[[New Castle]]''' is the seat of House Manderly. It is located on a hill inside the city wall, a broad white stone way of Castle Stair leads to its gates from the Wolf's Den below. There is a secret passage beneath the Castle Stair connecting it to the Wolf's Den.
  
 
* '''[[Merman's Court]]''' is the great hall of the New Castle where Lord Manderly holds court and feasts. Its walls, floor and ceiling were made of wooden planks notched cunningly together and decorated with all the creatures of the sea.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
 
* '''[[Merman's Court]]''' is the great hall of the New Castle where Lord Manderly holds court and feasts. Its walls, floor and ceiling were made of wooden planks notched cunningly together and decorated with all the creatures of the sea.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}
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==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
 
===''A Game of Thrones''===
[[Catelyn Stark]] hires the ''[[Storm Dancer]]'' to take her and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] to [[King's Landing]] from White Harbor. Lady Catelyn returns to the North from the [[Vale of Arryn]] with Ser Rodrik and her uncle, [[Brynden Tully]], arriving at White Harbor. She and her uncle leave White Harbor with Ser [[Wylis Manderly]] and his levies of nearly 1,500 men to meet her son [[Robb Stark|Robb]] at [[Moat Cailin]]. Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] stays behind to see to White Harbor's defenses and to raise a navy.
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[[Catelyn Stark]] hires the ''[[Storm Dancer]]'' to take her and Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] to [[King's Landing]] from White Harbor. Lord [[Eddard Stark]] instructs Catelyn to have Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] repair and strengthen the defenses of White Harbor and insure they are well-manned.{{ref|AGOT|20}} Lady Catelyn returns to the North from the [[Vale of Arryn]] with Rodrik and her uncle, Ser [[Brynden Tully]], arriving at White Harbor. She and her uncle leave White Harbor with Ser [[Wylis Manderly]] and his levies of nearly 1,500 men to meet her son [[Robb Stark|Robb]] at [[Moat Cailin]]. Lord Wyman stays behind to see to White Harbor's defenses and to raise a navy.
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Davos Seaworth]] notes the large navy when he arrives in White Harbor, with the inner harbor filled with twenty-three war galleys.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}. Davos is in White Harbor to treat with Wyman on behalf of [[Stannis Baratheon]]. He is preceded, however, by envoys of [[House Frey]]. [[Rhaegar Frey]], Ser [[Jared Frey]] and [[Symond Frey]] have come with the remains of [[Wendel Manderly]], who died at the [[Red Wedding]].{{Ref|aDwD|15}}  
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[[Davos Seaworth]] notes the large navy when he arrives in White Harbor, with the inner harbor filled with twenty-three war galleys.{{Ref|aDwD|15}}. Davos is in White Harbor to treat with Wyman on behalf of [[Stannis Baratheon]]. He is preceded, however, by envoys of [[House Frey]]. [[Rhaegar Frey|Rhaegar]], [[Jared Frey|Jared]] and [[Symond Frey]] have come with the remains of [[Wendel Manderly]], who died at the [[Red Wedding]].{{Ref|aDwD|15}}  
  
Davos appears before the Merman's Court to present the case for the Manderlys to support Stannis. To save his living son and heir, Ser [[Wylis Manderly]], who is a captive at [[Harrenhal]], Lord Manderly has Davos dragged to prison as a traitor, in the presence of the Freys.{{Ref|aDwD|19}}
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Davos appears before the [[Merman's Court]] to present the case for the Manderlys to support Stannis. To save his living son and heir, Ser [[Wylis Manderly]], who is a captive at [[Harrenhal]], Lord Manderly has Davos dragged to prison as a traitor, in the presence of the Freys.{{Ref|aDwD|19}}
  
Manderly has Davos imprisoned in the Wolf's Den, but has a different prisoner in the cell executed. The prisoner is beheaded, his head dipped in tar. The fingers of one of his hands are also cut off to resemble Davos. The head and hands are then put up on spikes on the walls of White Harbor to give the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and Freys reason to believe in House Manderly's loyalty to the [[Iron Throne]].
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Manderly has Davos imprisoned in the [[Wolf's Den]], but has a different prisoner in the cell executed. The prisoner is beheaded, his head dipped in tar. The fingers of one of his hands are also cut off to resemble Davos. The head and hands are then put up on spikes on the walls of White Harbor to give the [[House Lannister|Lannisters]] and Freys reason to believe in House Manderly's loyalty to the [[Iron Throne]].
  
Once Wyman has sent a false report to the Iron Throne and has Wylis returned, the Lord of White Harbor frees Davos. He tells the Onion Knight that he will swear his allegiance to Stannis Baratheon if Davos retrieves [[Rickon Stark]]. Via [[Wex Pyke]], Wyman has discovered the boy is alive, but needs a smuggler to retrieve him from [[Skagos]].{{Ref|aDwD|29}}
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Once Wyman has sent a false report to the Iron Throne and has Wylis returned, the Lord of White Harbor has [[Robett Glover]] free Davos and bring him through a secret passage to the [[New Castle]]. He tells the Onion Knight that he will swear his allegiance to Stannis Baratheon if Davos retrieves [[Rickon Stark]]. Via [[Wex Pyke]], Wyman has discovered the boy is alive, but needs a smuggler to retrieve him from [[Skagos]].{{Ref|aDwD|29}}
  
 
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{{Region North‎}}

Revision as of 19:39, 20 January 2014

White Harbor
Port City
White Harbor by cabepfir.jpg
Location the North, Westeros
Government House Manderly, Feudal Lord
Religion Faith of the Seven, old gods
Named for Being the harbor at the mouth of the White Knife River
Notable places New Castle, Wolf's Den, Sept of Snow
White Harbor is located in The North
White Harbor
The North and the location of White Harbor

White Harbor is a large harbor city in the North which contains the New Castle, the seat of House Manderly. Located south of Winterfell, it is the largest settlement north of the Neck, but the smallest among the five major cities of Westeros. White Harbor is the North's primary trade port. Its location on the mouth of the White Knife provides opportunities for trade further north.[1]

Due to its location White Harbor has more contact with the south and there are more knights and followers of the Faith of the Seven in White Harbor than anywhere else in the North. There are some followers of the old gods, but most follow the Faith.[2] The city has access to very good fishing grounds and is also the home of many silversmiths.

History

King Jon Stark founded the Wolf's Den,[3] a castle at the mouth of the White Knife, after he drove out sea raiders who were using the harbor as a base for raids inland.[4] For centuries the castle was held by various Starks and offshoot branches, such as the Greystarks. Other families who were lords of the Wolf's Den in the past included the Flints, Lockes, Slates, Longs, Holts, and Ashwoods, all tasked by Winterfell to defend the White Knife.[3] A thousand years before the War of Conquest the land was given to the Manderlys, an exiled house from the Mander River in the Reach, for loyal service to the Kings in the North. The Manderlys developed the city of White Harbor atop their new land near the Wolf's Den.[5] The ancient castle is now used as a prison, as the Manderlys reside at the New Castle and receives visitors in Merman's Court.[5]

During the Dance of the Dragons, Prince Jacaerys Velaryon traveled to White Harbor and Winterfell and convinced the North to join the blacks. Lord Manderly sent his sons, Medrick and Torrhen, to support Rhaenyra Targaryen.[6]

City

The city is located on the eastern shore of the White Knife. It is clean and well-ordered, with wide straight cobbled streets that made it easy to walk around. The houses were built of whitewashed stone, with steeply pitched roofs of dark grey slate.

Outskirts

  • Seal Rock, a massive stone dominating the approaches to the Outer Harbor, is crowned with a ringfort of the First Men that stood desolate and abandoned for centuries. It is currently occupied by crossbowmen with scorpions and spitfires. The stone looms fifty feet above the waters, grey-green in color. Seals often rest on it.[2]
  • The Harbor is divided into the Inner and Outer Harbors. The Outer Harbor is larger and can hold a score of ships. The Inner Harbor offers better anchorage and shelter by the City Wall on one side and the looming mass of the Wolf's Den on another, and a mile-long, thirty foot wall, with towers every hundred yards, located on the jetty that separated it from the Outer Harbor. [2]
  • The Wolf's Den is an ancient fortress that now serves as a prison. It is located by the water, outside of the city walls. There is a godswood within its walls.[2]
  • Fish Market, located between the Outer Harbor and the Seal Gate.

Inside the walls

The city is protected by thick walls. The Seal Gate opens into the harbor.

  • Fishfoot Yard, a cobbled square with a fountain at its center, is located just outside the Seal Gate. There is an alley leading to a brothel.[2]
  • Old Mint, located on the 'Fishfoot Yard', was long in disuse until recently when it was set as a refuge shelter from the war.[2]
  • Lazy Eel, a winesink renowned for offering the oldest whores and vilest wine in White Harbor, along with meat pies full of lard and gristle that were inedible on their best days and poisonous on their worst.[2]
  • Castle Stair is a street with steps. It is a broad white stone way that leads up from the Wolf’s Den by the water to the New Castle on its hill. Marble mermaids light the way, bowls of burning whale oil cradled in their arms. From the top you can see down to the harbours, both of them.
  • The Sept of Snow is a large sept with a domed roof surmounted by tall statues of the Seven.[2]

New Castle

  • The New Castle is the seat of House Manderly. It is located on a hill inside the city wall, a broad white stone way of Castle Stair leads to its gates from the Wolf's Den below. There is a secret passage beneath the Castle Stair connecting it to the Wolf's Den.
  • Merman's Court is the great hall of the New Castle where Lord Manderly holds court and feasts. Its walls, floor and ceiling were made of wooden planks notched cunningly together and decorated with all the creatures of the sea.[2]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Catelyn Stark hires the Storm Dancer to take her and Ser Rodrik Cassel to King's Landing from White Harbor. Lord Eddard Stark instructs Catelyn to have Lord Wyman Manderly repair and strengthen the defenses of White Harbor and insure they are well-manned.[7] Lady Catelyn returns to the North from the Vale of Arryn with Rodrik and her uncle, Ser Brynden Tully, arriving at White Harbor. She and her uncle leave White Harbor with Ser Wylis Manderly and his levies of nearly 1,500 men to meet her son Robb at Moat Cailin. Lord Wyman stays behind to see to White Harbor's defenses and to raise a navy.

A Storm of Swords

Maester Aemon of the Night's Watch sends a raven to White Harbor in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.

A Feast for Crows

It is reported to Queen Cersei that Davos Seaworth has been executed in White Harbor and that his head and hand grace the walls of White Harbor.

A Dance with Dragons

Davos Seaworth notes the large navy when he arrives in White Harbor, with the inner harbor filled with twenty-three war galleys.[2]. Davos is in White Harbor to treat with Wyman on behalf of Stannis Baratheon. He is preceded, however, by envoys of House Frey. Rhaegar, Jared and Symond Frey have come with the remains of Wendel Manderly, who died at the Red Wedding.[2]

Davos appears before the Merman's Court to present the case for the Manderlys to support Stannis. To save his living son and heir, Ser Wylis Manderly, who is a captive at Harrenhal, Lord Manderly has Davos dragged to prison as a traitor, in the presence of the Freys.[5]

Manderly has Davos imprisoned in the Wolf's Den, but has a different prisoner in the cell executed. The prisoner is beheaded, his head dipped in tar. The fingers of one of his hands are also cut off to resemble Davos. The head and hands are then put up on spikes on the walls of White Harbor to give the Lannisters and Freys reason to believe in House Manderly's loyalty to the Iron Throne.

Once Wyman has sent a false report to the Iron Throne and has Wylis returned, the Lord of White Harbor has Robett Glover free Davos and bring him through a secret passage to the New Castle. He tells the Onion Knight that he will swear his allegiance to Stannis Baratheon if Davos retrieves Rickon Stark. Via Wex Pyke, Wyman has discovered the boy is alive, but needs a smuggler to retrieve him from Skagos.[3]

Chapters that take place at White Harbor

References and Notes