Summerhall

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The Stormlands and the location of Summerhall
The Stormlands and the location of Summerhall
Summerhall
The Stormlands and the location of Summerhall

Summerhall was the summer palace of the Targaryens, located within the Stormlands but in close proximity to the borders of Dorne and the Reach as well. It is a lightly fortified castle.[1] It is located near the end of the Boneway pass.[2]

It was built during the notably pro-Dornish reign of King Daeron II Targaryen. A younger child of the Targaryen family was given the title 'Prince of Summerhall', whilst the direct heir was given the title 'Prince of Dragonstone', and it was a favorite haunt of King Daeron's youngest son, Prince Maekar, who maintained a household there after the Blackfyre Rebellion.

Tragedy at Summerhall

Summerhall was destroyed by fire in the year 259 AL, on the same night Prince Rhaegar Targaryen was born to Prince Aerys and his sister-wife Rhaella. The fire was a serious blow to House Targaryen, as King Aegon V Targaryen, his eldest son and heir Prince Duncan and his good friend Ser Duncan the Tall, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, were also all killed. The fire is sometimes blamed on one of the periodic attempts by the Targaryens to hatch ancient dragon eggs.

Prince Rhaegar grew with a complex fascination for Summerhall, where he was happiest yet also saddened by the memory of the tragedy.[3]

References and Notes

  1. Summerhall, (June 19, 1999) So Spake Martin
  2. A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book, Guardians of Order
  3. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 42, Daenerys IV.

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