Gates of the Moon
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The Gates of the Moon stands at the foot of the Giant's Lance, guarding the approach to the Eyrie above. Larger than the castle it watches over, with a moat, drawbridge and square towers, it served the Arryns for generations as a winter refuge from the heights.
House Arryn
Construction of the fortress
The stronghold was raised by House Arryn back when they still bore the title Kings of Mountain and Vale, before the Targaryens ever crossed the narrow sea.
Each winter, when the Eyrie grew cut off by snow, the lords of the Vale would come down and settle here, climbing back up once spring returned.
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Catelyn and Tyrion's stop
Catelyn Tully stopped here on her way to the Eyrie, with her uncle Brynden Tully at her side and Tyrion Lannister held prisoner.
From these gates only the last climb up the Giant's Lance remained.
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House Royce
Grant to House Royce
Petyr Baelish granted the stronghold to House Royce of the Gates of the Moon in perpetuity, making it their seat and the base of their power.
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On the map
On the map
What we are not sure about
NameThe sources disagree
The reading of the label on the base map is not certain. What was read was “Gates of the Moon”.
Books and show
Where it appears
In the books (3)
- A Game of Thrones
- A Feast for Crows
- A Storm of Swords
By work
| Work | Format | Where it is told |
|---|---|---|
| A Game of Thrones | Book | Catelyn and Tyrion's stop |
| A Feast for Crows | Book | Grant to House Royce |