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− | '''Saltpans''' is a town in the [[Riverlands]] that sits on the [[Bay of Crabs]] and the seat of [[House Cox]]. It has never been an important trading port but ships do call there from time to time.{{Ref|aFfC|31}} A small castle dominates the town | + | '''Saltpans''' is a town in the [[Riverlands]] that sits on the [[Bay of Crabs]] and the seat of [[House Cox]]. It has never been an important trading port but ships do call there from time to time.{{Ref|aFfC|31}} A small castle dominates the town, overlooking the harbor.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 37|Chapter 37]], Brienne</ref> |
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Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] tells her uncle [[Kevan Lannister]] that the nearby town of Saltpans had been savagely raided by a band of outlaws, and some of the survivors claimed a roaring brute in a hound’s head helm was amongst the raiders. Supposedly he killed a dozen men and raped a girl of twelve.{{Ref|aFfC|12}} | Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] tells her uncle [[Kevan Lannister]] that the nearby town of Saltpans had been savagely raided by a band of outlaws, and some of the survivors claimed a roaring brute in a hound’s head helm was amongst the raiders. Supposedly he killed a dozen men and raped a girl of twelve.{{Ref|aFfC|12}} | ||
− | + | On the [[Quiet Isle]] [[Elder Brother]] informs [[Brienne]] and her companions that the raiders burned everything at Saltpans, save the castle. It fell to Elder Brother to treat some of the survivors. The fisherfolk brought them across the bay to him after the flames had gone out and they deemed it safe to land. | |
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Elder Brother tells Brienne that the raiders wanted a galley or a cog to carry them across the [[narrow sea]]. When none was at hand they took their rage and desperation out upon the townsfolk.{{Ref|aFfC|31}} | Elder Brother tells Brienne that the raiders wanted a galley or a cog to carry them across the [[narrow sea]]. When none was at hand they took their rage and desperation out upon the townsfolk.{{Ref|aFfC|31}} | ||
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Saltpans was the work of some fell beast in human skin. {{Ref|aFfC|30}}}} – Lady [[Mariya Darry]] | Saltpans was the work of some fell beast in human skin. {{Ref|aFfC|30}}}} – Lady [[Mariya Darry]] | ||
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==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== |
Revision as of 21:51, 12 July 2013
Saltpans is a town in the Riverlands that sits on the Bay of Crabs and the seat of House Cox. It has never been an important trading port but ships do call there from time to time.[1] A small castle dominates the town, overlooking the harbor.[2]
Contents
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
Arya Stark arrives at Saltpans six days after abandoning the dying Hound. Arya sees that most of the shops and inns and alehouses around the harbor have been plundered or burned, though some still look inhabited.[3]
After trading her horse for silver, she manages to procure passage on a Braavosi ship, using the coin given to her by Jaqen H'ghar.
A Feast for Crows
It is believed that the Hound, Sandor Clegane, led the Saltpans massacre when it was in fact Rorge, wearing the Hound's distinctive helm, who committed the atrocities. The rest of the raiders were members of the Brave Companions.
Queen Cersei tells her uncle Kevan Lannister that the nearby town of Saltpans had been savagely raided by a band of outlaws, and some of the survivors claimed a roaring brute in a hound’s head helm was amongst the raiders. Supposedly he killed a dozen men and raped a girl of twelve.[4]
On the Quiet Isle Elder Brother informs Brienne and her companions that the raiders burned everything at Saltpans, save the castle. It fell to Elder Brother to treat some of the survivors. The fisherfolk brought them across the bay to him after the flames had gone out and they deemed it safe to land. Elder Brother tells Brienne that the raiders wanted a galley or a cog to carry them across the narrow sea. When none was at hand they took their rage and desperation out upon the townsfolk.[1]
Quotes
Saltpans was the work of some fell beast in human skin. [5]
– Lady Mariya Darry
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 31, Brienne VI.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 37, Brienne
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 74, Arya XIII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 12, Cersei III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 30, Jaime IV.