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− | '''Stone''' is the first waycastle defending the [[Eyrie]], seat of [[House Arryn]], and the second line of the defense | + | {{Hatnote|"Stone" is also a traditional [[bastardy|bastard]] surname in the Vale of Arryn.}} |
+ | '''Stone''' is the first waycastle defending the [[Eyrie]], seat of [[House Arryn]], and the second line of the castle's defense following the [[Gates of the Moon]]. | ||
− | == | + | ==Layout== |
− | + | The path to Stone is surrounded by forest. It has a massive [[iron]]bound gate and a yard. The stone walls are crowned with iron spikes and its two fat round towers rise above a keep. Stone's stables have fresh mules for travelers. The trail then becomes steeper as it continues on to [[Snow (waycastle)|Snow]] and [[Sky]].{{Ref|AGOT|34}} | |
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− | + | ==History== | |
+ | Queen [[Sharra Arryn]] tripled the size of the garrisons in Stone, [[Snow (waycastle)|Snow]], and [[Sky]] in preparation for the imminent march of the [[House Targaryen|Targaryen]] forces against the Vale of Arryn during [[Aegon's Conquest]].{{Ref|FAB|Aegon's Conquest}} | ||
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+ | ==Recent Events== | ||
+ | ===''A Game of Thrones''=== | ||
+ | [[Catelyn Stark]] and [[Tyrion Lannister]] stop at Stone while traveling to the [[Eyrie]]. It is commanded by a portly [[knight]].{{Ref|AGOT|34}} | ||
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+ | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
+ | [[Sansa Stark]] and Lord [[Robert Arryn]] stop at Stone while descending the [[Giant's Lance]]. [[Myranda Royce]] suggests staying overnight at the waycastle, but [[Mya Stone]] advises them to continue on to the [[Gates of the Moon]].{{Ref|AFFC|41}} | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
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+ | {{Region Vale of Arryn}} | ||
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[[Category:Eyrie]] | [[Category:Eyrie]] | ||
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[[Category:Places in the Vale]] | [[Category:Places in the Vale]] | ||
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[[es:Piedra]] | [[es:Piedra]] | ||
+ | [[fr:Pierre]] |
Revision as of 16:54, 5 July 2022
Stone is the first waycastle defending the Eyrie, seat of House Arryn, and the second line of the castle's defense following the Gates of the Moon.
Contents
Layout
The path to Stone is surrounded by forest. It has a massive ironbound gate and a yard. The stone walls are crowned with iron spikes and its two fat round towers rise above a keep. Stone's stables have fresh mules for travelers. The trail then becomes steeper as it continues on to Snow and Sky.[1]
History
Queen Sharra Arryn tripled the size of the garrisons in Stone, Snow, and Sky in preparation for the imminent march of the Targaryen forces against the Vale of Arryn during Aegon's Conquest.[2]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Catelyn Stark and Tyrion Lannister stop at Stone while traveling to the Eyrie. It is commanded by a portly knight.[1]
A Feast for Crows
Sansa Stark and Lord Robert Arryn stop at Stone while descending the Giant's Lance. Myranda Royce suggests staying overnight at the waycastle, but Mya Stone advises them to continue on to the Gates of the Moon.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 34, Catelyn VI.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Aegon's Conquest.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 41, Alayne II.
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