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{{Location map|Iron Islands| width = 400| long=-24.5| lat=42.8| marksize = 5| label = Lonely Light| caption = The [[Iron Islands]] and the location of the Lonely Light| alt = The Iron Islands and the location of the Lonely Light}} | |||
{{ | The '''Lonely Light''' is the westernmost island of the [[Iron Islands]]. A beacon blazes at all times on the roof of the island's namesake keep,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}} which is the seat of [[House Farwynd of the Lonely Light]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}} | ||
==References | ==Geography== | ||
{{ | [[File:Martina Pilcerovathelonelylights.jpg|thumb|350px|The Lonely Light, by Martina Pilcerova © Fantasy Flight Games]] | ||
While most of the Iron Islands lie in [[Ironman's Bay]], there is a smaller group of thirteen islands{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}} clustered around the Lonely Light lying eight days sail northwest of [[Great Wyk]].{{Ref|AFFC|19}} It lies well into the [[Sunset Sea]] and is probably the most westerly location in the [[known world]]{{Ref|TLOIAF|The Known World}} aside from the isles [[Aegon, Rhaenys, and Visenya (islands)|Aegon, Rhaenys, and Visenya]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} | |||
The Lonely Light is surrounded by [[rookeries]] of [[seal]]s and [[sea lion]]s and ocean.{{Ref|AFFC|19}}{{Ref|AWOIAF|Lonely Light}} Some say that [[House Farwynd of the Lonely Light]] and their [[smallfolk]] sleep with seals to birth half-human children, and others claim they are [[skinchangers]] who take the forms of sea lions, [[walrus]]es, and spotted [[whale]]s.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Iron Islands}} | |||
==History== | |||
A thousand years after the time of King [[Brandon Stark (Burner)|Brandon the Burner]], [[ironborn]] sailing out of [[Great Wyk]] were blown off course to a cluster of islands eight days sail from the closest shore. Their captain built a tower and a beacon there, took the name "[[House Farwynd of the Lonely Light|Farwynd]]", and declared the Lonely Light his seat.{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}} | |||
==Recent Events== | |||
===''A Feast for Crows''=== | |||
Lord [[Gylbert Farwynd]] and his sons [[Gyles Farwynd|Gyles]], [[Ygon Farwynd|Ygon]], and [[Yohn Farwynd|Yohn]] depart the Lonely Light to attend the [[kingsmoot on Old Wyk]].{{ref|AFFC|19}} | |||
==Quotes== | |||
{{quote|Aeron knew some [[House Farwynd|Farwynds]], a queer folk who held lands on the westernmost shores of [[Great Wyk]] and the scattered isles beyond, rocks so small that most could support but a single household. Of those, the Lonely Light was the most distant, eight days' sail to the northwest amongst rookeries of [[seal]]s and [[sea lion]]s and the boundless grey oceans. The [[House Farwynd of the Lonely Light|Farwynds there]] were even queerer than the rest. Some said they were [[skinchanger]]s, unholy creatures who could take on the forms of [[sea lion]]s, [[walrus]]es, even [[whale|spotted whales]], the wolves of [[Sunset Sea|the wild sea]].{{ref|AFFC|19}}|thoughts of [[Aeron Greyjoy]]}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:08, 5 August 2026
The Lonely Light is the westernmost island of the Iron Islands. A beacon blazes at all times on the roof of the island's namesake keep,[1] which is the seat of House Farwynd of the Lonely Light.[1]
Geography
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While most of the Iron Islands lie in Ironman's Bay, there is a smaller group of thirteen islands[1] clustered around the Lonely Light lying eight days sail northwest of Great Wyk.[2] It lies well into the Sunset Sea and is probably the most westerly location in the known world[3] aside from the isles Aegon, Rhaenys, and Visenya.[4]
The Lonely Light is surrounded by rookeries of seals and sea lions and ocean.[2][5] Some say that House Farwynd of the Lonely Light and their smallfolk sleep with seals to birth half-human children, and others claim they are skinchangers who take the forms of sea lions, walruses, and spotted whales.[1]
History
[edit]A thousand years after the time of King Brandon the Burner, ironborn sailing out of Great Wyk were blown off course to a cluster of islands eight days sail from the closest shore. Their captain built a tower and a beacon there, took the name "Farwynd", and declared the Lonely Light his seat.[6]
Recent Events
[edit]A Feast for Crows
[edit]Lord Gylbert Farwynd and his sons Gyles, Ygon, and Yohn depart the Lonely Light to attend the kingsmoot on Old Wyk.[2]
Quotes
[edit]Aeron knew some Farwynds, a queer folk who held lands on the westernmost shores of Great Wyk and the scattered isles beyond, rocks so small that most could support but a single household. Of those, the Lonely Light was the most distant, eight days' sail to the northwest amongst rookeries of seals and sea lions and the boundless grey oceans. The Farwynds there were even queerer than the rest. Some said they were skinchangers, unholy creatures who could take on the forms of sea lions, walruses, even spotted whales, the wolves of the wild sea.[2]
—thoughts of Aeron Greyjoy
References
[edit]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ The Lands of Ice and Fire, The Known World.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
- ↑ George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Lonely Light.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.