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The Vale and the location of the Vale proper
The Vale and the location of the Vale proper
Vale of Arryn
The Vale and the location of the Vale proper[1]

The Vale of Arryn is a fertile valley bordered by the Mountains of the Moon in eastern Westeros.[2][3] The valley gives its name to the larger realm ruled by House Arryn, commonly called the Vale of Arryn,[4] which includes the Mountains of the Moon, the Fingers, and islands in the Bite and the narrow sea.

Geography

The Vale proper is accessible by the high road, which passes through the formidable Mountains of the Moon, and the Bloody Gate.[5][6] The Vale proper is a tranquil land of wide rivers, and hundreds of lakes. Wheat, corn, barley, pumpkins, and fruit grow in its fertile soil.[6]

The Vale is narrow at its western end near the Bloody Gate, no more than half a day's ride across, and the mountains tower above. The Gates of the Moon and the Eyrie are located in the west of the valley.[6]

The Vale proper is bounded by a series of mountains which stretch northeast to the narrow sea and southeast to the Bay of Crabs. Longbow Hall is located in the hills of the northern border; north of these mountains are the Fingers. Redfort is located near the southern wing of mountains. Ironoaks is situated by a large lake in the middle of the Vale, while Old Anchor is located farther east along the sea. Gulltown and Runestone are located on a peninsula which extends east, south of which are the Bay of Crabs and Crackclaw Point.[1]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Catelyn Tully brings her captive, Tyrion Lannister, through the high road to the Bloody Gate and the Vale of Arryn.[7] After leaving the Eyrie, Catelyn and Ser Rodrik Cassel cross the Vale to Gulltown,[8] where a ship takes them to White Harbor.[9]

A Feast for Crows

Access to the Vale from the west is blocked by snow on the high road.[10]

References and Notes