[6], Theon unsuccessfully parleys with Ser Rodrik Cassel in the market square after Rodrik gathers an army of Stark loyalists to retake Winterfell. [10], Some smallfolk from the town attend the harvest feast in Winterfell. Winterveld. Outside the city the armies of the Urnets, and Boltens had arrived and the search begin for Eddard's family, but they could not be found because Rodrik had arrived in the night and taken them out of the city and moved them by boat westward into the Divine Lands where the Goths of the Winter Kingdom had no reach. By In the trailing days of the Kingdom of Winter, the Lord of House Starke in Brenten Starke would sit and look at his family. The Stark men are unable to form up between the houses, which Boltons put to the torch. White Knife, The walls of Winterfell from up-close on the southern facade, The godswood at Winterfell, a place of peace and contemplation for worshipers of the. 1. We know that King's Landing has a population of 500,000. Winterfell is a huge castle complex spanning several acres and protected by two massive walls. Yeesh. First, the Citadel isnt a city. Its located in Oldtown, which is the second largest city in Westeros, but it isnt actually a city. That w Winterfell as depicted in the title sequence after its sacking. [3], The remnants of the winter town are buried by the blizzard striking the north. We know that White Harbor, the smallest of the big five, is to KL as Tyrion is to Gregor Clegane. Winterfell is a large Lucernian town that stands as the capital of the dutchy of Winterfell, and it is the personal seat of House Starke marking it as an extremely influencial fortress within the Kingdom of Lucerne. 2,921,488. battle at the cave of the Three-Eyed Raven, HBO viewers guide, Season 1 map, Winterfell entry, HBO viewers guide, season 2 map, Winterfell entry. The castle Ned was referring to, is not the castle portrayed in the books Winterfell in the books has a moat, a 50ft and 100ft curtain walls. The During autumn and winter it is one of the largest northern settlements, along with White Harbor and Barrowton. The winter town has rows of small and neat houses built of log and undressed stone. Its streets are muddy. Located at Winterfell 's main gatehouse, the market square has wooden stalls for produce and goods and a well at its center. Is anything more specific ever stated? King's Landing is said to have a population of half a million at the time of the War of the Five Kings. Oldtown is smaller, but apart from that, we The Queendom of Cajun Winterfell is a colossal, cultured nation, ruled by Queen Falcona Stark with an iron fist, and remarkable for its fear of technology, disturbing lack of elderly people, and ban Upon the death of Brenten Starke the Winter Kingdom would fall to Eddard Starke I., and Eddard sent another letter to his brother and this time his brother would send word that he wished to return to Karhold and be forgiven by his family. It's probably bigger than Barrowton, but smaller than White Harbour. The Grand State of Winterfell is a Grand State within the Kingdom of Lucerne, that controls the city of Winterfell, and most of the eastern border of the Kingdom of Lucerne. Once my son, there were four sons, and a single daughter all born your great ancestor Brenten Starke. [3] Later that day, however, Rodrik's men are betrayed by the Dreadfort garrison brought by Ramsay Snow. King: Robb Stark I had to choose between Robb and Jon here. I decided to go with Robb for one simple reason. Jon is far to noble in my opinion. By The location of on the continent of Westeros. Winterfell marked by name on the Boltons' map in "Kill the Boy". Winterfell is the capital of the Kingdom of the North and the seat and the ancestral home of the royal House Stark. The city of Winterfell would be founded by the Dragonoph prophet Ysgramor and the town of Winterfell during his reign would become the capital of the Dragon Empire of Lucerne and one of the richest towns of the region. 2. The final child in the form of his daughter Lyanna Starke I. was beloved by all of the Starke's, but the love her brother Artolf had for her was a dark taboo that she kept secret for fear of his wrath. The third son Eddard had spent his life as a squire for the Hornwoods, and had the love of the east. That fits the economy. [2], The kingsroad lies past the sprawl of castle and town,[5] while the wolfswood is two miles away. It's probably also a fair assumption that the Dreadfort's population increases in winter, too (though not by as much given their unsavoury reputation, but hot springs would help) and White Harbour's does, too. The towns turned into cities after the industrial revolution. Barrowton is speculated to have 12,000 inhabitants (don't remember the source either) and it's the second-largest town in the North. So should White Harbor. Of course it depends a bit on what you'd call a city. The Grand State of Winterfellis a densely populated land across the western half of the grand state but the eastern side is more cold and thus is more centralized around large towns such as Winterfell. [N 1], Some townfolk claim that the hot springs of Winterfell are warmed by a dragon that sleeps below the castle. In case you want to compare with England around the time of the War of the Roses: There were 41 cities as defined in the subsidy rolls, but London had a little under 25000 people (or well over 25000, if you count London and Westminster together), no other city in England was over 10000, and most of them were more like 1000. Population Dominent Ethnic Group Noble House Stormwind 65,000 Contested Winterfell 37,000 Vandal House Starke Drinlin 26,000 Vandal House Estermont Tenade 43,000 Vandal House When full, the winter town might have a population of around fifteen thousand. This is a fun question. Now, Im using each of these characters as if they were in their prime and readily available (i.e. not captured, not dead, Artolf would be shocked though when instead of ruling the Winter Kingdom he found himself pushed aside as the Boltens set up a council of which quickly became the Boltens ruling the land, and despite his attempts to resist this he watched the name of the Kingdom change, and the Winter Crown was forgotten. [13][14] Following the scattering of Rodrik's men in this battle at Winterfell, Theon admits the Boltons into Winterfell, which they quickly sack. Aside from the big five (White Harbor, Gulltown, Lannisport, Oldtown, and King's Landing), how many cities are there in Westeros? Winterfell has been built around an ancient godswood and over natural hot springs. It wasn't until 1821 that any other English city cracked 6 figures, and 1871 that one of them reached the size of Oldtown. Most townspeople have become accustomed to their direwolves, Grey Wind and Summer. That fits the economy. Winterfell is not a proper town at all, let alone a city, it's a castle. Just outside its walls is a town, the winter town. But as its name suggests, it's fully inhabited only in winter, when peasants from nearby villages leave their farms and come to shelter near the hot springs in Winterfell. I read that it's firth doesn't get snow. Winterfell as depicted in the title sequence in seasons one, two, six and beyond. Doune Castle (Scotland), used for filming some of the Winterfell scenes in the. A couple of years ago, u/Werthead proposed in an article that Westeros has somewhere around 40 million inhabitants, based on the 2% rule for an army's size relative to a country's total The hard-nosed, devout population of 7.715 billion Brandon Stark of Winterfellians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, I remember the books saying that the Smallfolk from Harwood land has been piling up in White Harbor seeking refuge from the Boltons plus winter is upon the North and White Harbor shouldn't be as affected from the snows. Let's say that the minimum population for a medieval city is 10,000. This peace would end in a most tragic way, as following an attempt by a northern house to leave the Kingdom of Winter the King of Winter would send his son Brenten to end the rebellion, and during the attempt he was accidently killed by an arrow from his own men. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. His second son Artolf was a twisted man, that had spent too much time in the hands of the Urnet's, and Boltens and had been twisted by that influence. The fleeing of Artolf, and the kidnapping of Lyanna Starke caused Brenten great sadness, and despite the ability to storm the Dreadfort he feared the death of Lyanna and thus continued for the rest of his sickness shortened life to get his son to return to Karhold. [1], The winter town has rows of small and neat houses built of log and undressed stone. 2011-10-09. The Tyrells were the Gardener familys stewards. Once the Gardeners fell at the Field of Fire battle (which, depending on what you believe, the Tyr Nihlus, June 30, 2015 in General (ASoIaF). [2], The winter town becomes full when Robb calls the northern banners in response to the Iron Throne's imprisonment of his father, Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell. We know that Oldtown is close to the same size, Lannisport is very large but noticeably smaller than those two, White Harbor is in the top five largest settlements on the continent yet much smaller than those three, and that Gulltown is about the same size as White Harbor. Inside the walls, the complex is composed of dozens of courtyards and small open spaces. Of course it depends a bit on what you'd call a city. The final son Rodrik was a quiet young man that while skilled with horse, and sword was more apt to be found reading then he was to be found fighting. The death of Brenten Starke II. Rodrik Starke would plead with his brother not to allow him to return, and when Eddard rejected his please Rodrik would flee the Winter Kingdom with his family for the Moonset Islands. [14] Lord Roose Bolton's army instead quarters in Winterfell. Westeros: The 'A Song of Ice and Fire' Domain [11], After the capture of Winterfell by Theon's ironborn during the War of the Five Kings,[12] Kyra, a tavern wench who has lived her entire life in the winter town, becomes Theon's bedmate in the castle. The third son was the spitting image of the first son, and he followed at his brother's heels. [N 1] Some townfolk claim that the hot springs of Winterfell are warmed by a dragon that sleeps below the castle. So the population of Winterfell fluctuates greatly from a summer low of maybe a few thousand, which would be mainly the permanent residents of Winterfell, including knights and trained Population. That guess seems a bit high though, Westeros doesn't seem to run to the urbanization of the late Middle Ages. [2], After receiving a frosty greeting from Robb Stark in Winterfell, Tyrion Lannister decides to stay in an inn in the winter town, rather than in the castle. The people of the North seem to prefer the old traditions of the First Men, but even the most remote of the hill tribes send people to Winterfell in winter. An unknown number of wildlings that fought and survived during the Battle of the Bastards, as well as Northmen serving as soldiers of Winterfell. The Starks. Not in honor, but rather in power. They spent large amounts of money, but never get in debt to anyone. They have stormed the capital as It was said to have been built by House Stark's founder, Bran the Builder, during the Age of Heroes, who was also said to have constructed the W House Stark * * Their house and dominions are magical. They have wargs and greenseers. They can see you through the trees and use animals to attack How much of Westeros's population lives in cities? Original Question: If Aerys, The Mad King, was killed by Jaime, and Rhaegar was killed on the Trident by Robert Baratheon, doesnt that mean that J The city of Winterfell would be founded by the Dragonoph prophet Ysgramor and the town of Winterfell during his reign would become the capital of the Dragon Empire of Lucerne and one of the richest towns of the region. [2] Hunting parties from Winterfell can avoid the winter town by taking the Hunter's Gate instead of the main gate. [7] When full, the winter town might have a population of around fifteen thousand. Following this Artolf Starke would rename himself Artolf Karstark and alongside the children he had fathered with his sister Lyanna his family became known as the Karstarks after the city they had taken. 120,826. According to legend, House Stark has held Winterfell for 8,000 years, though it has been considerably expanded upon over the centuries. The winter town is a town located outside of Winterfell, the seat of House Stark in the north. This is mostly desolate, but it swells enormously during Winter as people seek the protection that Winterfell offers from the cold, as well as the prudent rationing the Starks use to ensure they can survive a long winter. The water is piped through walls and chambers to heat them, making Winterfell more comfortable than other castles during the harsh northern winters. The Arch Duke of the Grand State of the Westerlands is Eddard Starke, and he rules on behalf of Starke of whom has been the Lords of Winterfell since the Founding of the Kingdom of Lucerne. Vandal Germans. Castle Ward (Northern Ireland), where some Winterfell scenes were shot. [6], During spring and summer, four-fifths of the winter town's homes are empty. [8] Winterfell is a large Lucernian town that stands as the capital of the dutchy of Winterfell, and it is the personal seat of House Starke marking it as an extremely influencial I would think the population of KL would have swollen a lot by now. Weapons training and practice take place in those yards. Powered by Invision Community, Westeros: The 'A Song of Ice and Fire' Domain, GRRM Donates to Northwestern University, Endows a New Chair, Discussing Episode 9, The Green Council, Folio Society Releases A Dance with Dragons Illustrated Edition, Game of Thrones Complete Collection (Blu-Ray). Probably 5-20% of the Westerosi population lives in urban centers. At a guess, I'd say about 40 cities with more than 10,000 inhabitants. City of Tshwane ( Pretoria) Metropolitan Municipality. The outer walls of Winterfell are 80ft in height, the inner walls 100ft, the Great Hall can seat 500 people, and the godswood covers three acres. These are immense measurements. To the south of the castle is a walled settlement called the winter town, and it can house an army of twelve thousand along with their retainers. The townspeople cheer Robb when he leads the soldiers south along the kingsroad. Game of Thrones Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Lucerne Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. [2], Chapters that take place in the winter town, Less than one in five homes are occupied in, https://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?title=Winter_town&oldid=266865. It is located next to the broken tower. It was his unquestionable right to the throne that held all from even thinking treasonous thoughts, and then with him gone every coward, and evil man in the land came of the woods to spin their webs. [15], When the snow fell and the ice winds howled down out of the north, Old Nan said, farmers left their frozen fields and distant holdfasts, loaded up their wagons, and then the winter town came alive. House Starke is the Arch Lord of the Grand State of Winterfell, and this is a position they have held since the creation of the Kingdom of Lucerne, and despite brief periods of internal fighting they have one of the most safely controlled Grand States with little resistance to their rule outside of the outside resistence of House Lannister. Barrowton is speculated to have The other places are just towns and villages. When Artolf Starke arrived he arrived with the heir to House Bolten, and House Urnet, and after a happy meeting the city would awake to news that Eddard Starke had been killed in his sleep. The square is defended by Rodrik's men, including spearmen, archers atop the houses, and knights from White Harbor. There are some speculative numbers, don't remember the source though: Probably 5-20% of the Westerosi population lives in urban centers. [3] The local inn[4] and alehouse is the Smoking Log. There definitely should be many settlements like this considering Westeros's overall population and the size of the big five. [2] Located at Winterfell's main gatehouse, the market square has wooden stalls for produce and goods[2] and a well at its center. He had four sons, and one daughter of which his oldest son Brenten the second was his heir and beloved by the people of the land. In the medieval ages, it was like that. The exact size isn't clear, but the World of Ice and Fire and the Wiki both suggest that Winterfell's population is noticeably large during the winter months. That would fit the distribution in Germany ~1500, assuming 40 million Westerosi. The first son was a noble knight, and the destined heir. The Arch Duke of Winterfell is known as the "Winter Lord" and in his coronation he is given the power of the lands by a representative of House Lovie like all members of the Arch Duke house. Would places like Duskendale and Barrowton fall within this category? Census. Of course England had just gotten over a plague, but it only knocked the urban population down by 25-50%, not 95% or anything. Many others live in farms. would send the entire house into a tailspin as everyone agreed tht in no way should Artolf be named heir, and when Brenten told Artolf that he was being passed over in favor of Eddard, it was with great rage that Artolf fled Karhold, and made his way to the Dreadfort with his sister Lyanna as a silent captive. Approx There`s a lot more now than there will be by book 7. Lucerne Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. [4], Robb, Bran Stark, and Theon Greyjoy ride through the winter town on their way to the wolfswood. [2] During autumn and winter, however, the town becomes "full to bursting" with northmen from throughout the region, including farmers,[2] villagers,[1] and clansmen from the northern mountains. [8], During the winter of 134AC northmen in the winter town ate dogs and horses to avoid starvation. Winterfell as depicted under Bolton control during seasons five and six. The final son was a quiet by educated man that made strong friends, and was beloved by many, and hated by none. Someone correct me about White Harbor not being affected as much from the snow. Main Place. King's Landing is said to have a population of half a million at the time of the War of the Five Kings. During autumn and winter it is one of the largest northern settlements, along with White Harbor and Barrowton. There is a village just outside, the winter town. 1. The inner ward is a second, much older open space in the castle where archery practice takes place. There's also the winter town surrounding Winterfell. When Brenten died the whole thing just fell apart I suppose. Its streets are muddy. Bright Blue Eyes already gave the right numbers of the population of each of the five cities. 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