Duskendale

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Duskendale
large port Town
The Crownlands and the location of Duskendale
The Crownlands and the location of Duskendale
Duskendale
Location Westeros, Blackwater Bay.
Government House Rykker, Feudal Lord
Religion Faith of the Seven
Notable places Dun Fort

Duskendale is a large port town off the coast of Blackwater Bay. It is located northeast of King's Landing and Rosby in the Crownlands. Formerly ruled by the Darklyns, it is now the seat of House Rykker.

Description

The town spreads out around the harbor and has cobbled streets. South of the town is a rocky headland that shelters the harbor from the storms of the narrow sea and north of it rise chalk cliffs. A road runs beside the shore between the sea and low limestone hills. Fishing villages dot the road for miles.[1]

The castle that overlooks the port is known as the Dun Fort. It is a squat square stone castle with big drum towers of House Rykker.[1]

History

Duskendale was formerly held by the Darklyns, an ancient family descended from First Men kings that was wiped out as a result of the Defiance of Duskendale. During the defiance, King Aerys II was held captive within Duskendale by Lord Denys Darklyn. After Ser Barristan Selmy managed to rescue the King, House Darklyn was destroyed by King Aerys and Tywin Lannister, and Duskendale and its lands and incomes were give to House Rykker.[1]

Even with the Darklyns gone, many of their kin remain in Duskendale, with names such as Darke, Darkwood, or Dargood.

There was a tourney in Duskendale around 294 AC. Ser Balman Byrch supposedly rode well in the tourney.[2]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

During the Battle of Duskendale, it is attacked by 3,000 northern infantry under the command of Robett Glover and Ser Helman Tallhart. They are met and defeated by Lord Randyll Tarly and Ser Gregor Clegane.

A Feast for Crows

Brienne of Tarth visits the town in her search for Sansa Stark.

Chapters that take place in Duskendale

References and Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 9, Brienne II.
  2. Ser Balman claims it was six years ago. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei