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Oldtown also lies in the Reach. There, on the Isle of Ravens, the learned order known as Peremore’s Order has made its seat in the Ravenry. These wise men dedicate themselves to the collection, study, and preservation of knowledge. <ref name="Oldtown">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) pp. 213–216.</ref> | Oldtown also lies in the Reach. There, on the Isle of Ravens, the learned order known as Peremore’s Order has made its seat in the Ravenry. These wise men dedicate themselves to the collection, study, and preservation of knowledge. <ref name="Oldtown">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) pp. 213–216.</ref> | ||
== Reach Proper == | == Reach Proper == | ||
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Bordering the heart of Highgarden are the domains of Darkstone, Orchard Way, Darkdell, and the famed Rose Road. These lands are dotted with prosperous villages, vineyards, and groves. The region is fertile, warm, and wealthy—one of the true hearts of the Reach. <ref name="Highgarden">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 218-219</ref> | Bordering the heart of Highgarden are the domains of Darkstone, Orchard Way, Darkdell, and the famed Rose Road. These lands are dotted with prosperous villages, vineyards, and groves. The region is fertile, warm, and wealthy—one of the true hearts of the Reach. <ref name="Highgarden">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 218-219</ref> | ||
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Thereafter, the islanders were granted special dispensations and privileges to maintain a perpetual bulwark against any returning Ironborn. To this day, the men of the Four Shields pride themselves on defending both the mouth of the Mander and the heart of the Reach from seaborne foes.<ref name="Reach211">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 211</ref> | Thereafter, the islanders were granted special dispensations and privileges to maintain a perpetual bulwark against any returning Ironborn. To this day, the men of the Four Shields pride themselves on defending both the mouth of the Mander and the heart of the Reach from seaborne foes.<ref name="Reach211">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 211</ref> | ||
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In the Age of Heroes, [[King_Garth_III_Gardener|Garth the Great]] secured Red Lake and neighboring Goldengrove through pacts of friendship and mutual defense, extending the Reach’s northern frontier.<ref name="Reach211">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 211</ref> | In the Age of Heroes, [[King_Garth_III_Gardener|Garth the Great]] secured Red Lake and neighboring Goldengrove through pacts of friendship and mutual defense, extending the Reach’s northern frontier.<ref name="Reach211">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 211</ref> | ||
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Goldengrove entered the domain of House Gardener, when Garth the Great expanded his kingdom through diplomacy, binding houses like the Rowans to his cause through mutual oaths and peaceful accords.<ref name="Reach211">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 211</ref> | Goldengrove entered the domain of House Gardener, when Garth the Great expanded his kingdom through diplomacy, binding houses like the Rowans to his cause through mutual oaths and peaceful accords.<ref name="Reach211">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) p. 211</ref> | ||
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Surrounding Stonebridge are the lush domains of Blueburn, Fullharvest, and the Manderfields, each known for their fertile soil and abundant crops. | Surrounding Stonebridge are the lush domains of Blueburn, Fullharvest, and the Manderfields, each known for their fertile soil and abundant crops. | ||
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Located not far from Blackwater Bay, the region around Tumbleton acts as a threshold between the lush heartlands of the Reach and the wilder frontiers to the north and east. To the north lie the Heartland Fields, a mix of dense forests and open cropland. The area is dotted with thriving towns and minor holds, the most notable among them being Footly Hall, the seat of [[House_Foote_Tumbleton|House Foote]] of Tumbleton. | Located not far from Blackwater Bay, the region around Tumbleton acts as a threshold between the lush heartlands of the Reach and the wilder frontiers to the north and east. To the north lie the Heartland Fields, a mix of dense forests and open cropland. The area is dotted with thriving towns and minor holds, the most notable among them being Footly Hall, the seat of [[House_Foote_Tumbleton|House Foote]] of Tumbleton. | ||
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== Oldtown == | == Oldtown == | ||
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The Redwyne Straits separate the Arbor from the mainland Reach; all ships bound from Oldtown to the Arbor must cross these waters.<ref>George R. R. Martin, ''A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows'', (Bantam Books US, 2005), Samwell II </ref> | The Redwyne Straits separate the Arbor from the mainland Reach; all ships bound from Oldtown to the Arbor must cross these waters.<ref>George R. R. Martin, ''A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows'', (Bantam Books US, 2005), Samwell II </ref> | ||
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Peace finally came with the Pact, forged on the Isle of Faces in the Gods Eye. This monumental agreement ended the Dawn Age and ushered in the Age of Heroes, laying the groundwork for the kingdoms and houses that would later rise in the Reach and beyond. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones'', (Bad Hersfeld: Random House LLC US, 1996) Bran VII</ref> | Peace finally came with the Pact, forged on the Isle of Faces in the Gods Eye. This monumental agreement ended the Dawn Age and ushered in the Age of Heroes, laying the groundwork for the kingdoms and houses that would later rise in the Reach and beyond. <ref>George R. R. Martin, ''A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones'', (Bad Hersfeld: Random House LLC US, 1996) Bran VII</ref> | ||
=== The Age of Heroes === | === The Age of Heroes === | ||
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In time, however, the threat would come closer. The fleets of Oldtown and the Arbor prevented Andal ships from easily getting access to the Redwyne Straits or the Sunset Sea. For the moment, the green realm remains protected by ships and sword, but the coming of the Andals marks the beginning of a new age that will eventually reach even the fertile lands of the Mander. | In time, however, the threat would come closer. The fleets of Oldtown and the Arbor prevented Andal ships from easily getting access to the Redwyne Straits or the Sunset Sea. For the moment, the green realm remains protected by ships and sword, but the coming of the Andals marks the beginning of a new age that will eventually reach even the fertile lands of the Mander. | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
[[Category:Regions]] | [[Category:Regions]] | ||