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[[ | The '''Shadow Tower''' is one of three castles along the [[Wall]] that are still inhabited by the [[Night's Watch]]. It is located next to [[northern mountains|mountains]] at the western end of the Wall.{{ref|AGOT|19}} It lies west of [[Sentinel Stand]] and east of [[Westwatch-by-the-Bridge]],<ref>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Map of Beyond The Wall|Map of Beyond the Wall]]</ref> both abandoned castles. | ||
The Shadow Tower is commanded by Ser [[Denys Mallister]] and its maester is [[Mullin]]. Two hundred men of the Watch are stationed at the Shadow Tower.{{ref|AGOT|21}} Most wear leather and fur, although some are armored with bronze or steel.{{ref|ACOK|43}} Some are armed with longaxes and eight-foot spears.{{ref|ASOS|18}} [[Free folk]] sometimes descend into the [[Gorge]] to bypass the Shadow Tower.{{ref|ASOS|30}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[Mance Rayder]] served at the Shadow Tower before he abandoned the [[Night's Watch]].{{ref|ASOS|7}} | [[Redwyn]] wrote about his journey from the Shadow Tower to [[Lorn Point]].{{ref|ACOK|6}} | ||
Ser [[Denys Mallister]] has commanded the Shadow Tower since {{date|267}}.{{ref|ASOS|78}} [[Mance Rayder]] served at the Shadow Tower before he abandoned the [[Night's Watch]]. Torn by a [[shadowcat]] during a ranging [[beyond the Wall]], Mance's black cloak was mended with red silk by a [[free folk]] woman. When Denys ordered Mance to wear an all-black cloak instead, Mance fled the Shadow Tower the next morning.{{ref|ASOS|7}} | |||
[[Lord Commander Qorgyle]] sent patrols from [[Castle Black]] to the Shadow Tower every second day.{{ref|ASOS|26}} | |||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
[[File:Shadow Tower.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The Shadow Tower, illustrated by Franz Miklis. © Fantasy Flight Games]] | |||
===''A Game of Thrones''=== | |||
Ser [[Denys Mallister]] writes that increasing numbers of [[wildlings]] are slipping past the Shadow Tower,{{ref|AGOT|21}} and his rangers find abandoned villages [[beyond the Wall]].{{ref|AGOT|70}} | |||
[[Qhorin Halfhand]] ventures forth from the castle in search of [[Benjen Stark]], but is unable to find the [[First Ranger]].{{ref|AGOT|26}} Ser [[Endrew Tarth]] travels from the Shadow Tower to become the new master-at-arms at [[Castle Black]] after Ser [[Alliser Thorne]] leaves for [[King's Landing]].{{ref|AGOT|60}} | |||
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ||
[[Jeor Mormont]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], considers re-garrisoning [[Stonedoor]] using men from the Shadow Tower.{{ref|ACOK|43}} | |||
One hundred men from the Shadow | One hundred men from the Shadow Tower—including lead rangers Qhorin Halfhand, [[Ebben]], [[Dalbridge]], and [[Stonesnake]]—arrive at the [[Fist of the First Men]] to augment the main force from Castle Black.{{ref|aCoK|43}} | ||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
Qhorin | Qhorin's second-in-command, [[Blane]], commands the Shadow Tower men in his absence during the [[fight at the Fist]].{{ref|ASOS|Prologue}} | ||
Men from the Shadow Tower make up the bulk of the Night's Watch who fight at the [[fight at the Bridge of Skulls]].{{Ref|aSoS|69}} | Maester [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Maekar I)|Aemon]] sends [[raven]]s to [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]] and the Shadow Tower to warn of [[Thenns]].{{ref|ASOS|48}} Men from the Shadow Tower make up the bulk of the Night's Watch who fight at the [[fight at the Bridge of Skulls]].{{Ref|aSoS|69}} Maester [[Mullin]] treats [[Bowen Marsh]] after the battle.{{ref|ASOS|69}} Denys, Bowen, and other men from the Shadow Tower ride toward Castle Black, picking up [[Samwell Tarly]] and [[Gilly]] en route.{{ref|ASOS|75}} | ||
After the [[Battle of Castle Black]], Shadow Tower men are housed in the [[Lance (tower)|Lance]].{{ref|ASOS|78}} | |||
===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ||
The [[Weeper]] is said to be gathering free folk to cross the [[Bridge of Skulls]] and threaten the Shadow Tower.{{ref|ADWD|Prologue}} | |||
A grizzled steward from the Shadow Tower is re-assigned as commander of the newly-formed garrison at [[Greyguard]].{{ref|ADWD|10}} | A grizzled steward from the Shadow Tower is re-assigned as commander of the newly-formed garrison at [[Greyguard]].{{ref|ADWD|10}} | ||
Denys sends regular ravens to Castle Black requesting additional men for the Shadow Tower.{{ref|ADWD|21}} Lord Commander [[Jon Snow]] re-assigns [[Halder]] and [[Toad]] to meet his demands, as well as ten untrained men from [[Mole's Town]].{{ref|ADWD|10}}{{ref|ADWD|28}} | |||
The garrison of the Shadow Tower spot multiple fires in the night north of the Gorge. Denys believes [[wildlings]] are amassing to force the Bridge of Skulls once more.{{ref|ADWD|31}} | The garrison of the Shadow Tower spot multiple fires in the night north of the Gorge. Denys believes [[wildlings]] are amassing to force the Bridge of Skulls once more.{{ref|ADWD|31}} When free folk are allowed to cross the Wall at Castle Black, sixty hostages are sent to the Shadow Tower and Eastwatch.{{ref|ADWD|69}} | ||
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
Revision as of 20:30, 12 October 2016
The Shadow Tower is one of three castles along the Wall that are still inhabited by the Night's Watch. It is located next to mountains at the western end of the Wall.[1] It lies west of Sentinel Stand and east of Westwatch-by-the-Bridge,[2] both abandoned castles.
The Shadow Tower is commanded by Ser Denys Mallister and its maester is Mullin. Two hundred men of the Watch are stationed at the Shadow Tower.[3] Most wear leather and fur, although some are armored with bronze or steel.[4] Some are armed with longaxes and eight-foot spears.[5] Free folk sometimes descend into the Gorge to bypass the Shadow Tower.[6]
History
Redwyn wrote about his journey from the Shadow Tower to Lorn Point.[7]
Ser Denys Mallister has commanded the Shadow Tower since 267 AC.[8] Mance Rayder served at the Shadow Tower before he abandoned the Night's Watch. Torn by a shadowcat during a ranging beyond the Wall, Mance's black cloak was mended with red silk by a free folk woman. When Denys ordered Mance to wear an all-black cloak instead, Mance fled the Shadow Tower the next morning.[9]
Lord Commander Qorgyle sent patrols from Castle Black to the Shadow Tower every second day.[10]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Ser Denys Mallister writes that increasing numbers of wildlings are slipping past the Shadow Tower,[3] and his rangers find abandoned villages beyond the Wall.[11]
Qhorin Halfhand ventures forth from the castle in search of Benjen Stark, but is unable to find the First Ranger.[12] Ser Endrew Tarth travels from the Shadow Tower to become the new master-at-arms at Castle Black after Ser Alliser Thorne leaves for King's Landing.[13]
A Clash of Kings
Jeor Mormont, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, considers re-garrisoning Stonedoor using men from the Shadow Tower.[4]
One hundred men from the Shadow Tower—including lead rangers Qhorin Halfhand, Ebben, Dalbridge, and Stonesnake—arrive at the Fist of the First Men to augment the main force from Castle Black.[4]
A Storm of Swords
Qhorin's second-in-command, Blane, commands the Shadow Tower men in his absence during the fight at the Fist.[14]
Maester Aemon sends ravens to Eastwatch-by-the-Sea and the Shadow Tower to warn of Thenns.[15] Men from the Shadow Tower make up the bulk of the Night's Watch who fight at the fight at the Bridge of Skulls.[16] Maester Mullin treats Bowen Marsh after the battle.[16] Denys, Bowen, and other men from the Shadow Tower ride toward Castle Black, picking up Samwell Tarly and Gilly en route.[17]
After the Battle of Castle Black, Shadow Tower men are housed in the Lance.[8]
A Dance with Dragons
The Weeper is said to be gathering free folk to cross the Bridge of Skulls and threaten the Shadow Tower.[18]
A grizzled steward from the Shadow Tower is re-assigned as commander of the newly-formed garrison at Greyguard.[19]
Denys sends regular ravens to Castle Black requesting additional men for the Shadow Tower.[20] Lord Commander Jon Snow re-assigns Halder and Toad to meet his demands, as well as ten untrained men from Mole's Town.[19][21]
The garrison of the Shadow Tower spot multiple fires in the night north of the Gorge. Denys believes wildlings are amassing to force the Bridge of Skulls once more.[22] When free folk are allowed to cross the Wall at Castle Black, sixty hostages are sent to the Shadow Tower and Eastwatch.[23]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 19, Jon III.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Map of Beyond the Wall
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 21, Tyrion III.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 43, Jon V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 18, Samwell I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 30, Jon IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 6, Jon I.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 78, Samwell V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 7, Jon I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 26, Jon III.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 70, Jon IX.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 26, Jon IV.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 60, Jon VIII.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Prologue.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 48, Jon VI.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 69, Jon IX.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 75, Samwell IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Prologue.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 10, Jon III.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 21, Jon V.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 28, Jon VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 31, Melisandre I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 69, Jon XIII.