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== The First Men of the Mountains == | == The First Men of the Mountains == | ||
In the rugged and mountainous regions of the Vale, several powerful First Men houses hold dominion. House Belmore of Strongsong commands the fertile lands of the northwest foothills, while House Topp rules the high mountains of the Giant's Lance and the steep valleys surrounding the crude wall that defended their lands from the rest of Westeros. House Crown, lords of the Crowncrests, claim the central heights and valleys. | In the rugged and mountainous regions of the Vale, several powerful First Men houses hold dominion. House Belmore of Strongsong commands the fertile lands of the northwest foothills, while House Topp rules the high mountains of the Giant's Lance and the steep valleys surrounding the crude wall that defended their lands from the rest of Westeros. House Crown, lords of the Crowncrests, claim the central heights and valleys. | ||
=== Notable Houses of the Mountains === | |||
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== The Andals of the Fingers == | == The Andals of the Fingers == | ||
As the Andal influence spreads, House Corbray has taken control of the Fingers, though they refuse to call themselves kings of the region, despite their undeniable power.<ref> Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, p. 163.</ref> Houses Elesham and Templeton lent their swords to House Corbray, but House Hersy at Northbreach, on the northern coast of Mountain and Vale, chose to influence the First Men not with steel, but with words and blessings in the name of the Seven. These houses grow in strength as the Andals arrive in droves, reshaping the land in their wake. | As the Andal influence spreads, House Corbray has taken control of the Fingers, though they refuse to call themselves kings of the region, despite their undeniable power.<ref> Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, p. 163.</ref> Houses Elesham and Templeton lent their swords to House Corbray, but House Hersy at Northbreach, on the northern coast of Mountain and Vale, chose to influence the First Men not with steel, but with words and blessings in the name of the Seven. These houses grow in strength as the Andals arrive in droves, reshaping the land in their wake. | ||
=== Notable Andal Houses of the Fingers=== | |||
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== The First Men of the Fingers and Northern Coast == | == The First Men of the Fingers and Northern Coast == | ||
Not all in the lands of Mountain and Vale accept the Andal dominance. Many First Men houses hold out against the Andals. One of the most notable of whom, House Coldwater, ever hostile to the invaders, harass their holdings in the Fingers and Northbreach, constantly looking for opportunities to drive them out and reclaim the land for the First Men. Their resistance is a reminder that the old ways still have defenders, and the First Men will not surrender their lands without a fight. | Not all in the lands of Mountain and Vale accept the Andal dominance. Many First Men houses hold out against the Andals. One of the most notable of whom, House Coldwater, ever hostile to the invaders, harass their holdings in the Fingers and Northbreach, constantly looking for opportunities to drive them out and reclaim the land for the First Men. Their resistance is a reminder that the old ways still have defenders, and the First Men will not surrender their lands without a fight. | ||
=== Notable First Men Houses of the Fingers and Northern Coast === | |||
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