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[[File:Three-sisters.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|alt=Full-length Three-sisters.|Three Sisters]] | [[File:Three-sisters.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|alt=Full-length Three-sisters.|Three Sisters]] | ||
− | The '''Three Sisters''' are a group of three islands - [[Sweetsister]], [[Longsister]], and [[Littlesister]] - found in the [[Bite]], located south of [[White Harbor]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Map of the North|Map of the North]]</ref> | + | The '''Three Sisters''' are a group of three islands - [[Sweetsister]], [[Longsister]], and [[Littlesister]] - found in the [[Bite]], located south of [[White Harbor]].<ref>[[A Clash of Kings]], [[A Clash of Kings-Map of the North|Map of the North]]</ref> The islands owe loose allegiance to [[House Arryn]] of the [[Vale of Arryn|Vale]]. |
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+ | The islands are considered dens of avarice and sin by [[Faith of the Seven#septons|septons]].<ref>[[The Mystery Knight]]</ref> Men from the Three Sisters are known as "Sistermen." It is known for [[sister's stew]], a thick creamy white seafood stew. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | + | Prior to the arrival of the [[Andals]] and the [[Faith of the Seven]], the Sistermen worshiped the [[Lady of the Waves]] and the [[Lord of the Skies]]. When there were kings on the Sisters its people did not suffer dwarfs to live, casting them instead into the sea as an offering to the gods. The [[septon]]s made them stop the practice.{{Ref|aDwD|9}} | |
− | + | [[Maesters]] say that two thousand years ago the islands were conquered by [[the North]] in an invasion known as the Rape of the Three Sisters, ending an era of free people and local kings. In response, the Sistermen bent the knee to the [[Eyrie]] to expel the northmen. The [[House Stark|wolf]] and the [[House Arryn|falcon]] fought over the Three Sisters for a thousand years, depleting much of the islands' resources. The largest port of the Three Sisters, [[Sisterton]], remembers the northern invasion and some Sistermen still resent northmen.{{Ref|aDwD|9}} | |
− | The Three Sisters | + | The Three Sisters have been a favorite haunt of smugglers for hundreds of years, and a [[pirate]]’s nest before that. |
− | The [[House Sunderland|Sunderlands]] dragged the Sisters into two of the [[Blackfyre Rebellion]]s, and they all suffered grievously for it | + | The [[House Sunderland|Sunderlands]] dragged the Sisters into two of the unsuccessful [[Blackfyre Rebellion]]s, and they all suffered grievously for it. |
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− | + | ==Cultures== | |
+ | The Three Sisters are considered a part of the [[Vale of Arryn]] and are ruled by [[House Sunderland]]. The current Lord of the Three Sisters is [[Triston Sunderland]]. Houses [[House Borrell|Borrell]] of [[Sweetsister]], [[House Longthorpe|Longthorpe]] of [[Longsister]], and [[House Torrent|Torrent]] of [[Littlesister]] are sworn to the Sunderlands. | ||
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+ | The Three Sisters are sworn to [[House Arryn]] of the Vale, but the [[Eyrie]]'s grasp upon the islands is tenuous at best. | ||
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+ | Ships go between the Three Sisters and [[White Harbor]] all the time. The Sisters sell crab, fish and goat cheese to White Harbor and in return they sell them wood, wool and hides.{{Ref|aDwD|9}} [[Sister's stew]] is a white seafood stew that is served all over the Three Sisters, in every inn and tavern. | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{Quote|The Three Sisters were fickle bitches, loyal only to themselves.{{Ref|aDwD|9}}}} - [[Davos]] | + | {{Quote|The Three Sisters were fickle bitches, loyal only to themselves.{{Ref|aDwD|9}}}} - [[Davos Seaworth|Davos]] |
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==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
{{References|2}} | {{References|2}} |
Revision as of 13:37, 13 June 2013
The Three Sisters are a group of three islands - Sweetsister, Longsister, and Littlesister - found in the Bite, located south of White Harbor.[1] The islands owe loose allegiance to House Arryn of the Vale.
The islands are considered dens of avarice and sin by septons.[2] Men from the Three Sisters are known as "Sistermen." It is known for sister's stew, a thick creamy white seafood stew.
History
Prior to the arrival of the Andals and the Faith of the Seven, the Sistermen worshiped the Lady of the Waves and the Lord of the Skies. When there were kings on the Sisters its people did not suffer dwarfs to live, casting them instead into the sea as an offering to the gods. The septons made them stop the practice.[3]
Maesters say that two thousand years ago the islands were conquered by the North in an invasion known as the Rape of the Three Sisters, ending an era of free people and local kings. In response, the Sistermen bent the knee to the Eyrie to expel the northmen. The wolf and the falcon fought over the Three Sisters for a thousand years, depleting much of the islands' resources. The largest port of the Three Sisters, Sisterton, remembers the northern invasion and some Sistermen still resent northmen.[3]
The Three Sisters have been a favorite haunt of smugglers for hundreds of years, and a pirate’s nest before that.
The Sunderlands dragged the Sisters into two of the unsuccessful Blackfyre Rebellions, and they all suffered grievously for it.
Cultures
The Three Sisters are considered a part of the Vale of Arryn and are ruled by House Sunderland. The current Lord of the Three Sisters is Triston Sunderland. Houses Borrell of Sweetsister, Longthorpe of Longsister, and Torrent of Littlesister are sworn to the Sunderlands.
The Three Sisters are sworn to House Arryn of the Vale, but the Eyrie's grasp upon the islands is tenuous at best.
Ships go between the Three Sisters and White Harbor all the time. The Sisters sell crab, fish and goat cheese to White Harbor and in return they sell them wood, wool and hides.[3] Sister's stew is a white seafood stew that is served all over the Three Sisters, in every inn and tavern.
Quotes
The Three Sisters were fickle bitches, loyal only to themselves.[3]
- Davos
References and Notes
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Map of the North
- ↑ The Mystery Knight
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 9, Davos I.
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