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− | A '''sled''', or a '''sledge''',{{Ref|AGOT|41}} is a | + | A '''sled''', or a '''sledge''',{{Ref|AGOT|41}} is a wheelless vehicle use for the transport of goods. It is pulled by either men or draught [[Bestiary|animals]], such as hounds{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings}} and [[aurochs]].{{Ref|ASOS|0}} |
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
− | The [[ | + | The [[free folk]] from [[beyond the Wall]] use [[wayn]]s, [[cart]]s, and sleds to transport their goods.{{Ref|ASOS|7}} In particular, the [[men of the Frozen Shore]] ride sleds and [[chariot]]s pulled by hounds as big as ponies.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings}}{{Ref|ADWD|58}} |
− | [[Dornishmen]] use sand sledges to transport goods | + | [[Dornishmen]] use sand sledges to transport goods through the desert.{{Ref|TSS}} |
The device on the coat of arms of [[House Breakstone]] from the [[Vale of Arryn]] is a red sledge.<ref name=Winds>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Alayne I (The Winds of Winter)|Alayne I]]</ref> | The device on the coat of arms of [[House Breakstone]] from the [[Vale of Arryn]] is a red sledge.<ref name=Winds>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Alayne I (The Winds of Winter)|Alayne I]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | According to legend, the [[Wall]] was raised | + | According to legend, the [[Wall]] was raised over time by dragging huge blocks of ice on sledges from frozen lakes deep in the [[haunted forest]].{{Ref|AGOT|41}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Wall and Beyond: The Night's Watch}} |
Thousands of [[rivermen]] died chained to sledges while working in quarries to produce the material required for the construction of [[Harrenhal]]'s five colossal towers.{{Ref|ACOK|7}} | Thousands of [[rivermen]] died chained to sledges while working in quarries to produce the material required for the construction of [[Harrenhal]]'s five colossal towers.{{Ref|ACOK|7}} | ||
− | [[Haggon]] once | + | [[Haggon]] once traded a dozen strings of [[amber]] and a sled piled high with pelts with the [[Night's Watch]] for six skins of [[wine]], a block of salt, and a [[copper]] kettle.{{Ref|ADWD|0}} |
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
+ | As the [[free folk]] is traveling south towards the [[Wall]], they use [[auroch]]s to drag their sledges.{{ref|asos|prologue}} The sledges in the center of the wildling host contain the great bulk of the host's provisions and supplies.{{Ref|asos|15}} | ||
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During the [[battle beneath the Wall]], [[Jon Snow]] wishes the Night's Watch had [[trebuchet]]s mounted on sledges and turntables so that the Black Brothers can easily move them on top of the Wall.{{Ref|ASOS|64}} | During the [[battle beneath the Wall]], [[Jon Snow]] wishes the Night's Watch had [[trebuchet]]s mounted on sledges and turntables so that the Black Brothers can easily move them on top of the Wall.{{Ref|ASOS|64}} | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 1 July 2020
A sled, or a sledge,[1] is a wheelless vehicle use for the transport of goods. It is pulled by either men or draught animals, such as hounds[2] and aurochs.[3]
Culture
The free folk from beyond the Wall use wayns, carts, and sleds to transport their goods.[4] In particular, the men of the Frozen Shore ride sleds and chariots pulled by hounds as big as ponies.[2][5]
Dornishmen use sand sledges to transport goods through the desert.[6]
The device on the coat of arms of House Breakstone from the Vale of Arryn is a red sledge.[7]
History
According to legend, the Wall was raised over time by dragging huge blocks of ice on sledges from frozen lakes deep in the haunted forest.[1][8]
Thousands of rivermen died chained to sledges while working in quarries to produce the material required for the construction of Harrenhal's five colossal towers.[9]
Haggon once traded a dozen strings of amber and a sled piled high with pelts with the Night's Watch for six skins of wine, a block of salt, and a copper kettle.[10]
Recent Events
A Storm of Swords
As the free folk is traveling south towards the Wall, they use aurochs to drag their sledges.[11] The sledges in the center of the wildling host contain the great bulk of the host's provisions and supplies.[12]
During the battle beneath the Wall, Jon Snow wishes the Night's Watch had trebuchets mounted on sledges and turntables so that the Black Brothers can easily move them on top of the Wall.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 41, Jon V.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Wall and Beyond: The Wildlings.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Prologue.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 7, Jon I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 58, Jon XII.
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Alayne I
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Wall and Beyond: The Night's Watch.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 7, Catelyn I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Prologue.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Prologue.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 15, Jon II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 64, Jon VIII.
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