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− | '''Castamere''' is a ruined castle | + | '''Castamere''' is a ruined castle{{ref|AWOIAF| Castamere}} located south of [[the Crag]] and west of [[Ashemark]] in the [[Westerlands]];{{ref|AWOIAF| map of Westeros}} also nearby is [[Tarbeck Hall]].{{ref|ASOS|19}} The former seat of [[House Reyne]], Castamere contains gold mines.{{ref|ACOK|39}} After the [[War of the Five Kings]], it becomes the seat of [[House Spicer]]. |
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− | [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]] captures the gold mines of Castamere after the [[Battle of Oxcross]].{{ref|ACOK|39}} | + | Lord [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]] captures the gold mines of Castamere after the [[Battle of Oxcross]].{{ref|ACOK|39}} |
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Revision as of 14:40, 24 October 2014
Castamere is a ruined castle[2] located south of the Crag and west of Ashemark in the Westerlands;[1] also nearby is Tarbeck Hall.[3] The former seat of House Reyne, Castamere contains gold mines.[4] After the War of the Five Kings, it becomes the seat of House Spicer.
Contents
History
Following the failed Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion, Tywin Lannister extinguished proud House Reyne and shattered their castle. The fate of the Reynes and Castamere is remembered in the song "The Rains of Castamere".[3]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Lord Greatjon Umber captures the gold mines of Castamere after the Battle of Oxcross.[4]
A Storm of Swords
For the part he plays in the downfall of House Stark during the War of the Five Kings, Ser Rolph Spicer is raised to lordship and House Spicer receives Castamere.[5]
References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, map of Westeros.
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Castamere.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 39, Catelyn V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 72, Jaime IX.