The Muddy Way, originally called Blackwater Way, is a prominent street in King's Landing.
Geography
The Muddy Way is one of the four straight streets which starts at the unnamed great square in the center of King's Landing, the others being the King's Way, the Gods' Way, and the Street of the Sisters.[1][2] The Muddy Way runs south toward Fishmonger's Square and the River Gate, which is also called the Mud Gate, by the Blackwater Rush. The Hook runs from the Muddy Way to Aegon's High Hill.[3]
History
King's Landing rapidly grew without any planning during the first century following Aegon's Conquest, so much so that by the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen it became a problem; the streets were close, dark and filthy. In 52 AC Jaehaerys ordered the start of works to widen, straighten the streets, and cobble them where possible. Jaehaerys also built a great central square carved out and planted with trees, with markets and arcades beneath. From this square sprung Blackwater Way, which was quickly renamed the Muddy Way by smallfolk.[1]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
On the way back to the Red Keep from the docks, King Joffrey I Baratheon's party rides along the Muddy Way before arriving at the Hook, where the riots in King's Landing begin.[4]
A Storm of Swords
Tyrion Lannister sees the Muddy Way crowded when he goes with Bronn to the winesink where he meets with Symon Silver Tongue. Tyrion tosses to children a fistful of coppers.[5]
Quotes
Muddy Way was crowded, but soldiers and townfolk alike made way for the Imp and his escort.[5]
—thoughts of Tyrion Lannister
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ The Lands of Ice and Fire, King's Landing.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Map of King's Landing
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 41, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.