Saltpans

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The Riverlands and the location of Saltpans
The Riverlands and the location of Saltpans
Saltpans
The Riverlands and the location of Saltpans

Saltpans is a town in the Riverlands that sits on the Bay of Crabs and the seat of House Cox. It is a trading port where one can find passage on ships. A small castle dominates the town. A tall, square keep with a bailey and a curtain wall.[1] The castle overlooks the harbor.[2]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

After being attacked at the Inn at the Crossroads, Sandor Clegane and Arya Stark set out for Saltpans. When Arya arrives she finds that the town has been attacked and plundered, but the port still works. From there, Arya sailed on the Titan's Daughter to Braavos.[3]

A Feast for Crows

The town was reportedly sacked by Sandor Clegane and other raiders.[4] When news of the raid at Saltpans reached the Twins, Ser Arwood Frey, Ser Harys and Ser Donnel Haigh rode to the town with a small force to investigate. There they found a knight, Ser Quincy Cox, sitting behind his walls and the town in ashes.[5]

The only survivors were fishermen who witnessed the massacre from their boats out in the sea and Quincy Cox who cowered inside his castle with his daughters. Dozens of women were raped, including a twelve year old girl. While it was believed that Sandor Clegane led the massacre 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.

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