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− | '''Whispering Sound''' is a large bay that lies on the southwestern coast of [[ | + | '''Whispering Sound''' is a large bay that lies on the southwestern coast of [[the Reach]]. |
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+ | ==Layout== | ||
+ | The [[Honeywine]] empties into Whispering Sound at [[Oldtown]],{{Ref|AFFC|Prologue}}{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Oldtown}} while [[Blackcrown]] and [[Three Towers]] sit along its northern and southern shores, respectively.{{Ref|TLOIAF}} The great beacon atop the [[Hightower]] guides ships safely into Oldtown's harbor,{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} where a great statue of [[Lymond Hightower]] gazes off down Whispering Sound.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Oldtown}} | ||
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | The [[Velaryon fleet]] lingered in Whispering Sound when its commander, Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]], waited for the promised reinforcement from the [[Redwyne fleet]] for his expedition to the [[Iron Islands]] to deal with the [[Dalton Greyjoy|Red Kraken]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} | ||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
− | With the destruction of the small fleet that [[House Redwyne]] keeps to defend the [[Arbor]], the [[ironborn]] are able to send their longships into Whispering Sound and threaten Oldtown.{{ | + | With the destruction of the small fleet that [[House Redwyne]] keeps to defend the [[Arbor]], the [[ironborn]] are able to send their longships into Whispering Sound and threaten Oldtown.{{Ref|AFFC|36}} The ''[[Cinnamon Wind]]'' fights off ironborn raiders as it sails along the Whispering Sound towards Oldtown before being inspected by the crew of the ''[[Huntress]]''.{{Ref|AFFC|45}} |
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | {{References}} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Bays]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Oldtown]] | ||
[[Category:Places in the Reach]] | [[Category:Places in the Reach]] | ||
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+ | [[es:Canal de los Susurros]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:28, 7 July 2022
Whispering Sound is a large bay that lies on the southwestern coast of the Reach.
Layout
The Honeywine empties into Whispering Sound at Oldtown,[1][2] while Blackcrown and Three Towers sit along its northern and southern shores, respectively.[3] The great beacon atop the Hightower guides ships safely into Oldtown's harbor,[4] where a great statue of Lymond Hightower gazes off down Whispering Sound.[2]
History
The Velaryon fleet lingered in Whispering Sound when its commander, Lord Alyn Velaryon, waited for the promised reinforcement from the Redwyne fleet for his expedition to the Iron Islands to deal with the Red Kraken.[4]
Recent Events
A Feast for Crows
With the destruction of the small fleet that House Redwyne keeps to defend the Arbor, the ironborn are able to send their longships into Whispering Sound and threaten Oldtown.[5] The Cinnamon Wind fights off ironborn raiders as it sails along the Whispering Sound towards Oldtown before being inspected by the crew of the Huntress.[6]
References
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reach: Oldtown.
- ↑ The Lands of Ice and Fire.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.