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The '''Water Gardens''' is a palace with gardens and waterworks that is the private residence of [[House Martell]], the rulers of [[Dorne]]. It is located on a beach next to the [[Summer Sea]], three leagues to the west of [[Sunspear]] on a coastal road.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} | The '''Water Gardens''' is a palace with gardens and waterworks that is the private residence of [[House Martell]], the rulers of [[Dorne]]. It is located on a beach next to the [[Summer Sea]], three leagues to the west of [[Sunspear]] on a coastal road.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} | ||
− | The Water Gardens were raised by Prince [[Maron Martell]] as a gift for his new bride, Princess [[Daenerys | + | The Water Gardens were raised by Prince [[Maron Martell]] as a gift for his new bride, Princess [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]], to mark the union of Dorne to the rest of the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|aFfC|13}} Pale pink marble paves the gardens and courtyard. Terraces overlooking the numerous pools and fountains of the Water Gardens, shaded by blood orange trees, can be reached via a fluted pillar gallery leading to a triple archway.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} |
The Water Gardens are pleasant in autumn: hot days, cool nights, the salt breeze blowing in from the sea, and fountains and pools to admire and play in.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} Children from all ranks and areas of Dorne are sent to the Water Gardens to foster, where they play together at the beach, pools and fountains and in the water.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} Prince [[Doran Martell]] watches generations of children play there as he relaxes and thinks.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} | The Water Gardens are pleasant in autumn: hot days, cool nights, the salt breeze blowing in from the sea, and fountains and pools to admire and play in.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} Children from all ranks and areas of Dorne are sent to the Water Gardens to foster, where they play together at the beach, pools and fountains and in the water.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} Prince [[Doran Martell]] watches generations of children play there as he relaxes and thinks.{{Ref|aFfC|2}} |
Revision as of 21:55, 9 February 2015
The Water Gardens is a palace with gardens and waterworks that is the private residence of House Martell, the rulers of Dorne. It is located on a beach next to the Summer Sea, three leagues to the west of Sunspear on a coastal road.[1]
The Water Gardens were raised by Prince Maron Martell as a gift for his new bride, Princess Daenerys Targaryen, to mark the union of Dorne to the rest of the Seven Kingdoms.[2] Pale pink marble paves the gardens and courtyard. Terraces overlooking the numerous pools and fountains of the Water Gardens, shaded by blood orange trees, can be reached via a fluted pillar gallery leading to a triple archway.[1]
The Water Gardens are pleasant in autumn: hot days, cool nights, the salt breeze blowing in from the sea, and fountains and pools to admire and play in.[2] Children from all ranks and areas of Dorne are sent to the Water Gardens to foster, where they play together at the beach, pools and fountains and in the water.[1] Prince Doran Martell watches generations of children play there as he relaxes and thinks.[1]
Quotes
The Water Gardens are my favorite place in this world.[3]
- Prince Doran Martell, to Ser Balon Swann
Chapters that take place at the Water Gardens
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References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 38, The Watcher.