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== The Bronze Kings and the Men of the Vale Proper == | == The Bronze Kings and the Men of the Vale Proper == | ||
The Vale proper is home to some of the most ancient houses of the First Men. Among these are the Royces of Runestone, renowned for their bronze clad kings, and the Redforts, who hold | The Vale proper is home to some of the most ancient houses of the First Men. Among these are the Royces of Runestone, renowned for their bronze clad kings, and the Redforts, who hold strongholds in the southeastern portion of the Mountains of the Moon. House Waynwood, from the stronghold of Ironoaks near Runestone, is another ancient family with deep ties to the region. House Hunter rules the eastern coast, their lands stretching along the shorelines that lead into the Narrow Sea. House Shett, one of the First Men houses to embrace the Faith of the Seven, having allied through marriage with House Grafton, rules the nascent port of Gulltown.<ref> Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, p. 163.</ref> | ||
=== Notable Houses of the Vale Proper=== | === Notable Houses of the Vale Proper=== | ||
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== | == Places of Interest == | ||
=== The Mountains of the Moon === | === The Mountains of the Moon === | ||
The Mountains of the Moon | The Mountains of the Moon are a towering range that borders the Vale Proper, forming a formidable natural border between the region and the rest of Westeros. These rugged peaks, steep and often impassable, have long served as a barrier, isolating the Vale from the rest of Westeros.<ref> Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, p. 168.</ref> The mountains are dotted with deep valleys and remote strongholds, many of which are perched high on cliffs, offering both strategic advantage and a sense of foreboding. The harsh terrain makes travel difficult and has kept the region relatively untouched by outside influences. | ||
=== The | === The Vale Proper === | ||
The Vale proper is a land of lush, fertile plains and rolling hills, renowned for its abundant agriculture and verdant beauty. The region is blessed with rich soil, nourished by the rivers that flow down from the Mountains of the Moon, giving it the potential to be one of the most productive and prosperous areas in Westeros. By the coming of the Andals, the Vale’s fertile lands are gradually being shaped, with smaller fields of oats and barley scattered throughout the region. The true scope of the Vale's agricultural wealth is yet to be realized, but the land holds great promise for the future. This fertile foundation supports the towns, castles, and villages scattered across the lands of Mountain and Vale, from the ancient strongholds of Runestone to Strongsong.<ref> Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, p. 163.</ref> | |||
=== The Fingers === | === The Fingers === | ||
The Fingers, a set of five rocky and isolated peninsulas jutting out into the Narrow Sea, is a land marked by its stark, rugged beauty. It is composed of a series of narrow, craggy peninsulas and sharp cliffs that rise steeply from the sea, creating a jagged coastline dotted with caves, coves, and small inlets. The landscape is harsh and unforgiving, with only small stretches of arable land nestled between the rocky outcrops, making it difficult for large scale farming to take hold. The region is sparsely populated, with a few scattered villages and settlements clinging to the edges of the land, relying on fishing and trade for survival. The fingers themselves serve as a natural defense against invaders, though their isolation leaves the region vulnerable to the shifting tides of power that the arrival of the Andals brings. The difficult terrain and the surrounding sea make the Fingers a place where only the hardiest men and women can thrive, and it is on this rugged land that Andal settlers begin to assert their rule. | |||
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