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[[File:Barrowlands.jpg|thumb|A typical barrow and cairn from the Barrowlands.]]

The Barrowlands consist of the vast and windswept plains and hills that stretch westwards from the northern boundaries of the North past Moat Cailin. The landscape of the Barrowlands is dominated by their eponymous barrows, usually graves of important men and women from this region. The runestones around the barrow are often of great significance, particularly the arrangement and runes carved on the cairn stones. Kings and warriors are often buried with their most prized possession - and truly can it be said in the Barrowlands that more honour is given to the dead than to the living. By the time of the [[Coming of the Andals]], the Barrowlands were ruled by [[House Dustin]] as Barrow Kings, and their notable vassals included the Stouts and Brownbarrows.<ref>~~George R. R.~~ Martin, ''~~The~~ World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 137.</ref>

The Barrowlands consist of the vast and windswept plains and hills that stretch westwards from the northern boundaries of the North past Moat Cailin. The landscape of the Barrowlands is dominated by their eponymous barrows, usually graves of important men and women from this region. The runestones around the barrow are often of great significance, particularly the arrangement and runes carved on the cairn stones. Kings and warriors are often buried with their most prized possession - and truly can it be said in the Barrowlands that more honour is given to the dead than to the living. By the time of the [[Coming of the Andals]], the Barrowlands were ruled by [[House Dustin]] as Barrow Kings, and their notable vassals included the Stouts and Brownbarrows.<ref>Martin, ''World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 137.</ref>

[[File:Rills.jpg|thumb|The views of the valleys and waterways of the Rills have a beauty unlike anywhere in the North.]]

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[[File:Stony Shore.jpg|thumb|Landings are perilous on the Stony Shore, unless you know these stones well...]]

The western coastlines of the North that runs from Blazewater Bay to Sea Dragon Point. It is defined by expansive pebble beaches and rocky bluffs. The soil in thin and shallow inland, due to the lack of protection from the gusting winds. The sparse and straggly trees stand far apart from one another here. A distinct culture has emerged from the way of life that living in these parts requires, colloquially referred to by most as the Pebblemen. Pebbleman culture is defined by a lifestyle of quarrying, fishing, and defending their coast against Ironborn raiders. By the time of the Coming of the Andals there were two Pebbleman Kings along the Stony Shore - the [[House Slate|Slate]] Kings of Blackpool, and the [[House Fisher of Stony Shore|Fisher]] Kings of Whitecaster.<ref>~~George R. R.~~ Martin, ~~The~~ World of Ice and Fire, (London: HarperVoyager, 2014)</ref>

The western coastlines of the North that runs from Blazewater Bay to Sea Dragon Point. It is defined by expansive pebble beaches and rocky bluffs. The soil in thin and shallow inland, due to the lack of protection from the gusting winds. The sparse and straggly trees stand far apart from one another here. A distinct culture has emerged from the way of life that living in these parts requires, colloquially referred to by most as the Pebblemen. Pebbleman culture is defined by a lifestyle of quarrying, fishing, and defending their coast against Ironborn raiders. By the time of the Coming of the Andals there were two Pebbleman Kings along the Stony Shore - the [[House Slate|Slate]] Kings of Blackpool, and the [[House Fisher of Stony Shore|Fisher]] Kings of Whitecaster.<ref>Martin, ''World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 137.</ref>

=== Notable Pebbleman Houses ===

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 [[File:Barrowlands.jpg|thumb|A typical barrow and cairn from the Barrowlands.]]
-The Barrowlands consist of the vast and windswept plains and hills that stretch westwards from the northern boundaries of the North past Moat Cailin. The landscape of the Barrowlands is dominated by their eponymous barrows, usually graves of important men and women from this region. The runestones around the barrow are often of great significance, particularly the arrangement and runes carved on the cairn stones. Kings and warriors are often buried with their most prized possession - and truly can it be said in the Barrowlands that more honour is given to the dead than to the living. By the time of the [[Coming of the Andals]], the Barrowlands were ruled by [[House Dustin]] as Barrow Kings, and their notable vassals included the Stouts and Brownbarrows.<ref>George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 137.</ref>
+The Barrowlands consist of the vast and windswept plains and hills that stretch westwards from the northern boundaries of the North past Moat Cailin. The landscape of the Barrowlands is dominated by their eponymous barrows, usually graves of important men and women from this region. The runestones around the barrow are often of great significance, particularly the arrangement and runes carved on the cairn stones. Kings and warriors are often buried with their most prized possession - and truly can it be said in the Barrowlands that more honour is given to the dead than to the living. By the time of the [[Coming of the Andals]], the Barrowlands were ruled by [[House Dustin]] as Barrow Kings, and their notable vassals included the Stouts and Brownbarrows.<ref>Martin, ''World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 137.</ref>
 [[File:Rills.jpg|thumb|The views of the valleys and waterways of the Rills have a beauty unlike anywhere in the North.]]
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 [[File:Stony Shore.jpg|thumb|Landings are perilous on the Stony Shore, unless you know these stones well...]]
-The western coastlines of the North that runs from Blazewater Bay to Sea Dragon Point. It is defined by expansive pebble beaches and rocky bluffs. The soil in thin and shallow inland, due to the lack of protection from the gusting winds. The sparse and straggly trees stand far apart from one another here. A distinct culture has emerged from the way of life that living in these parts requires, colloquially referred to by most as the Pebblemen. Pebbleman culture is defined by a lifestyle of quarrying, fishing, and defending their coast against Ironborn raiders. By the time of the Coming of the Andals there were two Pebbleman Kings along the Stony Shore - the [[House Slate|Slate]] Kings of Blackpool, and the [[House Fisher of Stony Shore|Fisher]] Kings of Whitecaster.<ref>George R. R. Martin, The World of Ice and Fire, (London: HarperVoyager, 2014)</ref>
+The western coastlines of the North that runs from Blazewater Bay to Sea Dragon Point. It is defined by expansive pebble beaches and rocky bluffs. The soil in thin and shallow inland, due to the lack of protection from the gusting winds. The sparse and straggly trees stand far apart from one another here. A distinct culture has emerged from the way of life that living in these parts requires, colloquially referred to by most as the Pebblemen. Pebbleman culture is defined by a lifestyle of quarrying, fishing, and defending their coast against Ironborn raiders. By the time of the Coming of the Andals there were two Pebbleman Kings along the Stony Shore - the [[House Slate|Slate]] Kings of Blackpool, and the [[House Fisher of Stony Shore|Fisher]] Kings of Whitecaster.<ref>Martin, ''World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 137.</ref>
 === Notable Pebbleman Houses ===

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