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==History==
 
==History==
In the [[Fall of King's Landing]] which occurred during the civil war known as the [[Dance of Dragons]], Thirteen [[House Hightower]] knights and a hundred men-at-arms managed to hold the River Gate for eight hours from both attacks without and within the city. Despite this impressive resistance, the other six gates fell swiftly to the [[Blacks]]. {{ref|TPATQ}}
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In the [[Fall of King's Landing]] which occurred during the civil war known as the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Thirteen [[House Hightower]] knights and a hundred men-at-arms managed to hold the River Gate for eight hours from both attacks without and within the city. Despite this impressive resistance, the other six gates fell swiftly to the [[Blacks]]. {{ref|TPATQ}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==

Revision as of 17:28, 12 February 2018

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The River Gate is one of the seven huge gates that surround the huge walls of King's Landing. It is known as the Mud Gate by the population of the city. It is near the center of the southeast wall and connects Fishmonger's Square and the wharfs on the Blackwater Rush. Opposite the River Gate on the southern shore of the Blackwater is the kingsroad, which leads to Storm's End.

History

In the Fall of King's Landing which occurred during the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, Thirteen House Hightower knights and a hundred men-at-arms managed to hold the River Gate for eight hours from both attacks without and within the city. Despite this impressive resistance, the other six gates fell swiftly to the Blacks. [1]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

The commander of the River Gate, Ser Jacelyn Bywater, is made the new commander of the City Watch of King's Landing. The River Gate is assaulted with a battering ram by the army of Stannis Baratheon during the Battle of the Blackwater.

A Feast for Crows

Jaime Lannister is sent by his sister Cersei to inspect the city gates. According to him, the Mud Gate needs to be replaced due to the damage it suffered during the Battle of the Blackwater.[2]

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