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The '''Broken Arm''', also known as the '''Broken Arm of Dorne''' is the name given to the south eastern tip of [[Dorne|Dornish]] peninsula, where the coastline breaks apart into a number of islands known as the [[Stepstones]].<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Map of the South|Map of the South]]</ref>
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The '''Broken Arm''',{{ref|AWOIAF|Broken Arm}} also known as the '''Broken Arm of Dorne''',{{ref|AGOT|66}} is a region in eastern [[Dorne]] where the Dornish peninsula juts into the [[narrow sea]]. East of the jagged coastline are the islands of the [[Stepstones]].<ref>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Map of the South|Map of the South]]</ref>
  
According to legend, the 'Broken Arm', is where the land-bridge connecting [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] was linked, before it was shattered by the [[Children of the Forest]].
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==History==
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According to legend, a land bridge called the [[Arm of Dorne]] once connected [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]]. The Broken Arm and the [[Stepstones]] were created when the Arm of Dorne was shattered by the [[Breaking]],{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Breaking}} the usage of the [[hammer of the waters]] by the [[children of the forest]].{{ref|AGOT|66}}
  
==References and Notes==
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During the [[coming of the Andals]], [[Morgan Martell]] established [[House Martell]] between the Broken Arm and the [[Greenblood]].{{ref|TWOIAF|Dorne: The Andals Arrive}}
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==Recent Events==
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
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[[Stannis Baratheon]] sends [[Dale Seaworth]] past the Broken Arm to spread word of his claim on the [[Iron Throne]] to the [[Dornishmen]].{{ref|ACOK|10}}
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
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[[Obara Sand]] claims the people of the Broken Arm are outraged at the death of her father, Prince [[Oberyn Martell]].{{ref|AFFC|2}}
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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Lord [[Paxter Redwyne]] leads the [[Redwyne fleet]] past the Broken Arm toward the [[Reach]].{{ref|ADWD|44}}
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===''The Winds of Winter''===
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{{Warning/twow}}
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[[Kraken]]s have been sighted attacking crippled galleys off the Broken Arm.<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref>
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==References==
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{{Region Dorne}}  
  
 
[[Category:Places in Dorne]]
 
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[[ru:Перебитая Рука]]
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Latest revision as of 22:34, 22 February 2019

Dorne and the location of the Broken Arm
Dorne and the location of the Broken Arm
The Broken Arm
Dorne and the location of the Broken Arm

The Broken Arm,[1] also known as the Broken Arm of Dorne,[2] is a region in eastern Dorne where the Dornish peninsula juts into the narrow sea. East of the jagged coastline are the islands of the Stepstones.[3]

History

According to legend, a land bridge called the Arm of Dorne once connected Westeros and Essos. The Broken Arm and the Stepstones were created when the Arm of Dorne was shattered by the Breaking,[4] the usage of the hammer of the waters by the children of the forest.[2]

During the coming of the Andals, Morgan Martell established House Martell between the Broken Arm and the Greenblood.[5]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

Stannis Baratheon sends Dale Seaworth past the Broken Arm to spread word of his claim on the Iron Throne to the Dornishmen.[6]

A Feast for Crows

Obara Sand claims the people of the Broken Arm are outraged at the death of her father, Prince Oberyn Martell.[7]

A Dance with Dragons

Lord Paxter Redwyne leads the Redwyne fleet past the Broken Arm toward the Reach.[8]

The Winds of Winter

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Krakens have been sighted attacking crippled galleys off the Broken Arm.[9]

References