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A foray into the [[Blackwater]] hills also resulted in defeat, and the Stormlanders were forced back across the southern bank of the Blackwater Rush. | A foray into the [[Blackwater]] hills also resulted in defeat, and the Stormlanders were forced back across the southern bank of the Blackwater Rush. | ||
Durran's later life saw him stricken with weakness after multiple further attempts to consort with the storm gods. Devastated by his failures and having lost hope in his prophetic origins, Durran suddenly abdicated and left for the Night's Watch with three of his sons. Three other sons would rise to press their claims: [[Durran Durrandon (son of Durran XIX)|Durran the Kingslayer]], [[Balder Durrandon (son of Durran XIX)|Balder Stormblessed]], and [[Beron Durrandon | Durran's later life saw him stricken with weakness after multiple further attempts to consort with the storm gods. Devastated by his failures and having lost hope in his prophetic origins, Durran suddenly abdicated and left for the Night's Watch with three of his sons. Three other sons would rise to press their claims: [[Durran Durrandon (son of Durran XIX)|Durran the Kingslayer]], [[Balder Durrandon (son of Durran XIX)|Balder Stormblessed]], and [[Beron I Durrandon|Beron the Boring]]. These three candidates consolidated power around themselves, and the ensuing war became known as the Great Stag Duel. | ||
Durran died unceremoniously at the Wall shortly after arriving. Most stories claim he took his own life, after ensuring his sons at the Wall would prosper. | Durran died unceremoniously at the Wall shortly after arriving. Most stories claim he took his own life, after ensuring his sons at the Wall would prosper. | ||