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The castle was build by [[Karlon Stark]], the founder of the [[House Karstark|Karstarks's]] and was named Karl's Hold after him. The name eventually developed into ''Karhold''.{{Ref|aSoS|20}}
 
The castle was build by [[Karlon Stark]], the founder of the [[House Karstark|Karstarks's]] and was named Karl's Hold after him. The name eventually developed into ''Karhold''.{{Ref|aSoS|20}}
  
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[[File:Karhold.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|alt=Full-length Karhold.|Karhold-Battle of Westeros, by Fantasy Flight Games©]]
  
 
==[[A Storm of Swords]]==
 
==[[A Storm of Swords]]==

Revision as of 18:56, 12 July 2012

Karhold
castle
The North and the location of Karhold
The North and the location of Karhold
Karhold
Location Westeros, North
Government House Karstark, Feudal Lord
Religion Old Gods
Named for Karlon Stark its founder.

Karhold is the seat of House Karstark in the North. It is a strong castle.[1] It lies in the eastern half of the North, south of the Bay of Seals, further to the east lies the Grey Cliffs.[2]

History

The castle was build by Karlon Stark, the founder of the Karstarks's and was named Karl's Hold after him. The name eventually developed into Karhold.[3]

File:Karhold.jpg
Karhold-Battle of Westeros, by Fantasy Flight Games©

A Storm of Swords

Maester Aemon sent a raven to Karhold in a plea for help to defend Castle Black from wildlings.[4]


References and Notes