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==Course==
 
==Course==
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The White Knife has its headwaters in two streams which join just south of [[Long Lake]]{{ref|AWOIAF| White Knife}} and the [[Lonely Hills]].<ref>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Map of the North|Map of the North]]</ref> It then flows south, with [[Winterfell]] to the west and the [[Dreadfort]] and [[Hornwood]] to the east.{{ref|AWOIAF| Hornwood pin on Westeros map}} Just south of Winterfell, a tributary of the White Knife begins in the southeastern stretch of the [[wolfswood]] and flows southeast to meet the White Knife west of the [[Sheepshead Hills]];{{ref|TLOIAF| Westeros}} [[Castle Cerwyn]]{{ref|AWOIAF| Castle Cerwyn pin on Westeros map}} is located along this tributary. The White Knife continues south to meet the [[Bite]] at a firth at [[White Harbor]].{{ref|AWOIAF| White Knife}}
  
The White Knife has its headwaters in two streams which join just south of [[Long Lake]]{{ref|AWOIAF| White Knife}} and the [[Lonely Hills]].<ref>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'', [[A Dance with Dragons-Map of the North|Map of the North]]</ref> It then flows south, with [[Winterfell]] to the west and the [[Dreadfort]] and [[Hornwood]] to the east.{{ref|AWOIAF| Hornwood pin on Westeros map}} Just south of Winterfell, a tributary of the White Knife begins in the southeastern stretch of the [[wolfswood]] and flows southeast to meet the White Knife west of the [[Sheepshead Hills]];{{ref|TLOIAF| Westeros}} [[Castle Cerwyn]]{{ref|AWOIAF| Castle Cerwyn pin on Westeros map}} is located along this tributary. The White Knife continues south to meet the [[Bite]] at [[White Harbor]].
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River runners are long and lean boats used to traverse the swift currents and rocky shoots of the White Knife.{{ref|ADWD|15}} Sailing ships can navigate the White Knife up to its rapids, after which travelers headed to Winterfell must proceed overland.<ref name=excerpt>[http://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2018/09/27/a-fire-blood-excerpt-just-for-you/ A FIRE & BLOOD Excerpt just for YOU! (27 September, 2018)]</ref>
  
==About==
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==Culture==
River runners are long and lean boats used to traverse the swift currents and rocky shoots of the White Knife. Hides and timber from the north are brought down the river for trade in White Harbor.{{ref|ADWD|15}} Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] counts [[Warden of the White Knife]] among his titles.{{ref|ADWD|19}} There is ice fishing on the northern rivers.<ref>So Spake Martin: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Effects_of_Winter/ The Effects of Winter], June 21, 2001</ref>
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Hides and timber from the north are brought down the river for trade in White Harbor.{{ref|ADWD|15}} There is ice fishing on the northern rivers.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/The_Effects_of_Winter/ The Effects of Winter], June 21, 2001</ref> Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] counts [[Warden of the White Knife]] among his titles.{{ref|ADWD|19}}
The White Knife can be sailed up to its rapids,<ref>[http://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2018/09/27/a-fire-blood-excerpt-just-for-you/ A FIRE & BLOOD Excerpt just for YOU!] 27 September 2018</ref> who's location along the course of the river is as of yet unknown.
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
King [[Jon Stark]] had the [[Wolf's Den]] built to defend the mouth of the White Knife. [[House Arryn]] sailed up the river when they captured the Wolf's Den during the [[War Across the Water]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Vale}} King [[Brandon Stark (Ice Eyes)|Brandon Stark]] reclaimed the Wolf's Den from slavers from the [[Stepstones]] when the White Knife froze during a particularly harsh winter.{{ref|ADWD|29}}
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[[File: White Harbor by cabepfir.jpg|thumb|[[White Harbor]] sits where the White Knife meets the [[Bite]], art by cabepfir ©]]
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The [[Red King]]s of the [[Dreadfort]] once controlled land stretching from the [[Last River]] to the White Knife.{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: The Kings of Winter}}
  
Approximately one thousand years before the [[War of Conquest]], [[House Manderly]] received the Wolf's Den and land at the mouth of the White Knife from [[House Stark]], which they developed into the city of [[White Harbor]].{{ref|ADWD|19}}{{ref|TWOIAF| The North: The Kings of Winter}}
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King [[Jon Stark]] had the [[Wolf's Den]] built to defend the mouth of the White Knife against raiders and [[slavers]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: The Kings of Winter}} [[House Arryn]] sailed up the river when they captured the Wolf's Den during the [[War Across the Water]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Vale}} King [[Brandon Stark (Ice Eyes)|Brandon Stark]] reclaimed the Wolf's Den from slavers from the [[Stepstones]] when the White Knife froze during a particularly harsh winter.{{ref|ADWD|29}}
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Approximately one thousand years before [[Aegon's Conquest]], [[House Manderly]] received the Wolf's Den and land at the mouth of the White Knife from [[House Stark]] of [[Winterfell]], which they developed into the city of [[White Harbor]].{{ref|ADWD|19}}{{ref|TWOIAF|The North: The Kings of Winter}}
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In {{date|58}} Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]]'s party sailed from White Harbor to the river's rapids, then continued on through trackless bogs and summer snows to Winterfell.<ref name=excerpt/>
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
Septon [[Chayle]] recalls to [[Bran Stark]] that he is a strong swimmer after having grown up along the banks of the river.{{ref|ACOK|35}}
 
Septon [[Chayle]] recalls to [[Bran Stark]] that he is a strong swimmer after having grown up along the banks of the river.{{ref|ACOK|35}}
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To help Rodrik recover [[Winterfell]] from [[Theon Greyjoy]], [[Wyman Manderly]], Lord of White Harbor, has reportedly sent upriver a dozen barges with [[knight]]s, warhorses, and siege engines.{{ref|ACOK|56}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[Davos Seaworth]] learns that [[smallfolk]] from along the White Knife and [[Hornwood]] have been seeking protection at [[White Harbor]] with [[House Manderly]].{{ref|ADWD|15}} Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] reveals to Davos that he has warships hidden up the White Knife.{{ref|ADWD|29}}
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Lord [[Davos Seaworth]] learns that [[smallfolk]] from along the White Knife and [[Hornwood]] have been seeking protection at White Harbor with [[House Manderly]].{{ref|ADWD|15}} Lord Wyman reveals to Davos that he has warships hidden up the White Knife.{{ref|ADWD|29}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 15:32, 22 May 2019

The north and the location of the White Knife
The north and the location of the White Knife
White Knife
The north and the location of the White Knife

The White Knife is a major river in the north. White Harbor sits along the mouth of the White Knife where it meets the Bite.

Course

The White Knife has its headwaters in two streams which join just south of Long Lake[1] and the Lonely Hills.[2] It then flows south, with Winterfell to the west and the Dreadfort and Hornwood to the east.[3] Just south of Winterfell, a tributary of the White Knife begins in the southeastern stretch of the wolfswood and flows southeast to meet the White Knife west of the Sheepshead Hills;[4] Castle Cerwyn[5] is located along this tributary. The White Knife continues south to meet the Bite at a firth at White Harbor.[1]

River runners are long and lean boats used to traverse the swift currents and rocky shoots of the White Knife.[6] Sailing ships can navigate the White Knife up to its rapids, after which travelers headed to Winterfell must proceed overland.[7]

Culture

Hides and timber from the north are brought down the river for trade in White Harbor.[6] There is ice fishing on the northern rivers.[8] Lord Wyman Manderly counts Warden of the White Knife among his titles.[9]

History

White Harbor sits where the White Knife meets the Bite, art by cabepfir ©

The Red Kings of the Dreadfort once controlled land stretching from the Last River to the White Knife.[10]

King Jon Stark had the Wolf's Den built to defend the mouth of the White Knife against raiders and slavers.[10] House Arryn sailed up the river when they captured the Wolf's Den during the War Across the Water.[11] King Brandon Stark reclaimed the Wolf's Den from slavers from the Stepstones when the White Knife froze during a particularly harsh winter.[12]

Approximately one thousand years before Aegon's Conquest, House Manderly received the Wolf's Den and land at the mouth of the White Knife from House Stark of Winterfell, which they developed into the city of White Harbor.[9][10]

In 58 AC Queen Alysanne Targaryen's party sailed from White Harbor to the river's rapids, then continued on through trackless bogs and summer snows to Winterfell.[7]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Lady Catelyn Stark and Ser Rodrik Cassel travel down the White Knife to then sail from White Harbor to King's Landing.[13] Lord Halys Hornwood gives gifts to Robb Stark in hopes that Robb will allow House Hornwood to dam part of the White Knife.[14]

A Clash of Kings

Septon Chayle recalls to Bran Stark that he is a strong swimmer after having grown up along the banks of the river.[15]

To help Rodrik recover Winterfell from Theon Greyjoy, Wyman Manderly, Lord of White Harbor, has reportedly sent upriver a dozen barges with knights, warhorses, and siege engines.[16]

A Storm of Swords

Bran and his companions consider stealing a boat and sailing down the White Knife to seek refuge in White Harbor, but Bran decides they should find the three-eyed crow beyond the Wall instead.[17] Lord Roose Bolton includes spearmen from the White Knife in his defense of the Trident.[18]

A Dance with Dragons

Lord Davos Seaworth learns that smallfolk from along the White Knife and Hornwood have been seeking protection at White Harbor with House Manderly.[6] Lord Wyman reveals to Davos that he has warships hidden up the White Knife.[12]

References