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=== The Vale Proper === | === The Vale Proper === | ||
=== The Fingers === | === The Fingers === | ||
These five barren, rocky peninsulas stretching into the Narrow Sea, were once home to scattered clans and petty Kings. Harsh and wind lashed, they were among the first places where the Andals came ashore, establishing footholds by sword and flame. Now ruled by house Corbray. <ref>George R. R. Martin, The World of Ice and Fire – "The Vale" pg.270</ref> | |||
=== Runestone === | === Runestone === | ||
The seat of the Bronze Kings of house Royce. Runestone stood upon the shores of the narrow sea in the south of the Vale. By the coming of the Andals, the site was already a centre of power among the First Men. | |||
=== Redfort === | === Redfort === | ||
Located to the west of Runestone in the mountain foothills, Redfort was another ancient First Men seat. Its foundations were laid in the Age of Heroes by House Redfort. Redfort was an early bulwark against the early Andal incursions that came by sea. | |||
=== Gulltown === | === Gulltown === | ||
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