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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. | 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. | ||
[[File:Rills.jpg|thumb|The views of the valleys and waterways of the Rills have a beauty unlike anywhere in the North.]] | |||
The Rills on the other hand are an expanse of hills, valleys and streams that lie to the west of the Barrowlands. There are still some barrows in these parts, but the Rills have gradually developed a keen sense of their own identity, revolving particularly around horsemanship. The Houses of the Rills almost all take arms and names relating to their prized steeds. By the time of the Coming of the Andals they were ruled by the Kings of [[House Ryder]], and their vassals included House Ryswell, House Charge, and House Ironsmith - the latter being one of the few First Men Houses to pride their ironworking. | The Rills on the other hand are an expanse of hills, valleys and streams that lie to the west of the Barrowlands. There are still some barrows in these parts, but the Rills have gradually developed a keen sense of their own identity, revolving particularly around horsemanship. The Houses of the Rills almost all take arms and names relating to their prized steeds. By the time of the Coming of the Andals they were ruled by the Kings of [[House Ryder]], and their vassals included House Ryswell, House Charge, and House Ironsmith - the latter being one of the few First Men Houses to pride their ironworking. | ||