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{{Quote|I found it surprisingly beautiful. In a brutal, horribly uncomfortable sort of way.|[[Tyrion Lannister]] to [[Janos Slynt]]|The Night Lands}} |
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[[Image:NineteenCastlesOnTheWall.jpg|thumb|200px|Castle Black, near the center of the Wall]][[Image:Castle Black Pin.png|thumb|right|200px|The location of [[Castle Black]] on the continent of [[Westeros]].]] |
[[Image:NineteenCastlesOnTheWall.jpg|thumb|200px|Castle Black, near the center of the Wall]][[Image:Castle Black Pin.png|thumb|right|200px|The location of [[Castle Black]] on the continent of [[Westeros]].]] |
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| − | '''Castle Black''' is the primary headquarters and |
+ | '''Castle Black''' is the primary headquarters and redoubt of the [[Night's Watch]]. It is located roughly halfway along the length of [[the Wall]] on its southern side, at the northern end of the [[Kingsroad]]. It is a dark and chilling home to its garrison.<ref>[http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season2/#!/locations/castle-black/ HBO viewers guide, season 2 map, Castle Black entry]</ref> |
| − | Castle Black is one of only three manned castles left on [[the Wall]] along with [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]] and |
+ | Castle Black is one of only three manned castles left on [[the Wall]] along with [[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]] and [[The Shadow Tower]]. There are nineteen castles along the Wall, but as their numbers fell over the centuries the Night's Watch had to abandon sixteen of them. Castle Black is located between the unmanned castles of Queensgate and Oakensheild. |
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| − | In the true sense of the word it really isn't a castle as it doesn't have walls surrounding it, only the 800 foot wall to the north. It has been purposely made this way because in the history of the Watch, they take oaths to not take part in the wars of Westeros. With no walls they have no defenses, so no choice, but to be neutral. |
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==Notable residents== |
==Notable residents== |
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| − | * Lord Commander [[Jeor Mormont]], commander of the Night's Watch. |
+ | * Lord Commander {[[Jeor Mormont]]}, commander of the Night's Watch. Murdered by Rast at [[Craster's Keep]]. |
** [[Jon Snow]], called "Lord Snow", personal steward of Lord Commander Mormont. |
** [[Jon Snow]], called "Lord Snow", personal steward of Lord Commander Mormont. |
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| − | * [[Maester]] [[Aemon]], once "Aemon Targaryen", Castle Black's resident |
+ | * [[Maester]] [[Aemon]], once "Aemon Targaryen", Castle Black's resident [[maester]]. |
* [[Benjen Stark]], First Ranger of the Night's Watch. Missing in action and presumed dead. |
* [[Benjen Stark]], First Ranger of the Night's Watch. Missing in action and presumed dead. |
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** {[[Othor]]}, {[[Jafer Flowers]]}, Ranger's in Benjen's scouting party. Killed and raised as [[Wights]]. |
** {[[Othor]]}, {[[Jafer Flowers]]}, Ranger's in Benjen's scouting party. Killed and raised as [[Wights]]. |
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** Ser {[[Waymar Royce]]}, {[[Gared]]}. Killed by [[White Walkers]]. |
** Ser {[[Waymar Royce]]}, {[[Gared]]}. Killed by [[White Walkers]]. |
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**{[[Will]]}, a Ranger and deserter of the Watch. Executed by Lord [[Ned Stark]]. |
**{[[Will]]}, a Ranger and deserter of the Watch. Executed by Lord [[Ned Stark]]. |
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| − | ** [[Grenn]] |
+ | ** [[Grenn]] a newly graduated Ranger |
| + | ** [[Rast]] a newly graduated Ranger, one of the [[Betrayers]] of the Night's Watch. He murdered Lord Commander Mormont. |
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* [[Bowen Marsh]], First Steward of the Night's Watch. |
* [[Bowen Marsh]], First Steward of the Night's Watch. |
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| − | ** [[Pypar]] |
+ | ** [[Pypar]], [[Samwell Tarly]] and [[Eddison Tollett]] stewards. |
| + | ** [[Karl]], a steward and one of [[Betrayers]] of The Night's Watch who murdered [[Craster]]. |
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| − | * Ser [[Alliser Thorne]], master-at-arms of Castle Black. |
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| + | * Ser [[Alliser Thorne]], former master-at-arms of Castle Black. Sent to King's Landing to gather recruits. Made Acting Lord Commander upon his return. |
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| − | * {[[Yoren]]}, a recruiter for the Watch, rarely at Castle Black. Killed by Ser [[Amory Lorch]] in the [[Riverlands]]. |
+ | * {[[Yoren]]}, a [[Wandering Crows|recruiter]] for the Watch, rarely at Castle Black. Killed by Ser [[Amory Lorch]] in the [[Riverlands]]. |
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==In the books== |
==In the books== |
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| − | In the ''[[Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Castle Black is located at the northern end of the Kingsroad, which runs for some two thousand miles all the way to [[King's Landing]]. Castle Black is ancient, although not the oldest castle on the Wall, an honor that lies with the long-abandoned Nightfort |
+ | In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, Castle Black is located at the northern end of the Kingsroad, which runs for some two thousand miles all the way to [[King's Landing]]. Castle Black is ancient, although not the oldest castle on the Wall, an honor that lies with the long-abandoned [[Nightfort]] located to the west. The Nightfort was abandoned and headquarters of the Night's Watch transferred to Castle Black about two hundred years ago during the reign of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]. Castle Black was was not, however, custom-built as a replacement for the Nightfort: it was already many centuries old when the headquarters of the Night's Watch was transferred there (a new smaller castle was built at Deep Lake to replace the Nightfort, but it too was later abandoned). So far it hasn't been stated exactly how old Castle Black is. Castle Black doesn't have a godswood, which may indicate that it was built after the [[Andal Invasion]], by which time fewer new recruits followed the Old Gods. |
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| + | Castle Black consists of a number of large structures, and in past centuries held over 5,000 men. At the start of the books less than 600 soldiers are based there. Castle Black is defended by the Wall to the north, but is undefended to the east, west and south, to symbolize the Night's Watch being only a threat to the [[wildlings]] of the uttermost north, not the other realms of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. |
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| + | Castle Black is one of only three castles permanently manned, the others being the Shadow Tower at the far western end of the Wall and Eastwatch-by-the-Sea at the far eastern end. Aside from these three castles there are sixteen other castles along the length of the Wall, all currently unmanned due to lack of manpower. Some of these have fallen into disrepair due to lack of use. |
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There is both a winch-driven lift and a switchback stairway that permit members of the Watch to reach the top of the Wall. |
There is both a winch-driven lift and a switchback stairway that permit members of the Watch to reach the top of the Wall. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | A significantly-sized castle set was built at [[wikipedia:Magheramorne|Magheramorne]], [[wikipedia:County Antrim|County Antrim]], [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland|Northern Ireland]], in a former quarry. The set includes several structures and a fully-working wooden lift system, although the Wall and much of the scenery will be added later with CGI. |
+ | A significantly-sized castle set was built at [[wikipedia:Magheramorne|Magheramorne]], [[wikipedia:County Antrim|County Antrim]], [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland|Northern Ireland]], in a former quarry.<ref>[http://winteriscoming.net/2010/06/grrm-quarry-site-of-castle-black-set WinterIsComing.Net]</ref> The set includes several structures and a fully-working wooden lift system, although the Wall and much of the scenery will be added later with CGI. |
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==References== |
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| − | * [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Castle_Black Castle Black at A Wiki of Ice and Fire.] |
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Revision as of 21:59, 13 April 2014
- "I found it surprisingly beautiful. In a brutal, horribly uncomfortable sort of way."
- ―Tyrion Lannister to Janos Slynt
Castle Black, near the center of the Wall
The location of Castle Black on the continent of Westeros.
Castle Black is the primary headquarters and redoubt of the Night's Watch. It is located roughly halfway along the length of the Wall on its southern side, at the northern end of the Kingsroad. It is a dark and chilling home to its garrison.[1]
Castle Black is one of only three manned castles left on the Wall along with Eastwatch-by-the-Sea and The Shadow Tower. There are nineteen castles along the Wall, but as their numbers fell over the centuries the Night's Watch had to abandon sixteen of them. Castle Black is located between the unmanned castles of Queensgate and Oakensheild.
Castle Black has a sept, but no Godswood. Those who are followers of the Old Gods of the Forest must travel a mile north of the Wall and into the Haunted Forest to take their vows before a heart tree.
Notable residents
- Lord Commander {Jeor Mormont}, commander of the Night's Watch. Murdered by Rast at Craster's Keep.
- Jon Snow, called "Lord Snow", personal steward of Lord Commander Mormont.
- Maester Aemon, once "Aemon Targaryen", Castle Black's resident maester.
- Benjen Stark, First Ranger of the Night's Watch. Missing in action and presumed dead.
- {Othor}, {Jafer Flowers}, Ranger's in Benjen's scouting party. Killed and raised as Wights.
- Ser {Waymar Royce}, {Gared}. Killed by White Walkers.
- {Will}, a Ranger and deserter of the Watch. Executed by Lord Ned Stark.
- Grenn a newly graduated Ranger
- Rast a newly graduated Ranger, one of the Betrayers of the Night's Watch. He murdered Lord Commander Mormont.
- Bowen Marsh, First Steward of the Night's Watch.
- Pypar, Samwell Tarly and Eddison Tollett stewards.
- Karl, a steward and one of Betrayers of The Night's Watch who murdered Craster.
- Ser Alliser Thorne, former master-at-arms of Castle Black. Sent to King's Landing to gather recruits. Made Acting Lord Commander upon his return.
- {Yoren}, a recruiter for the Watch, rarely at Castle Black. Killed by Ser Amory Lorch in the Riverlands.
Gallery
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Castle Black is located at the northern end of the Kingsroad, which runs for some two thousand miles all the way to King's Landing. Castle Black is ancient, although not the oldest castle on the Wall, an honor that lies with the long-abandoned Nightfort located to the west. The Nightfort was abandoned and headquarters of the Night's Watch transferred to Castle Black about two hundred years ago during the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. Castle Black was was not, however, custom-built as a replacement for the Nightfort: it was already many centuries old when the headquarters of the Night's Watch was transferred there (a new smaller castle was built at Deep Lake to replace the Nightfort, but it too was later abandoned). So far it hasn't been stated exactly how old Castle Black is. Castle Black doesn't have a godswood, which may indicate that it was built after the Andal Invasion, by which time fewer new recruits followed the Old Gods.
Castle Black consists of a number of large structures, and in past centuries held over 5,000 men. At the start of the books less than 600 soldiers are based there. Castle Black is defended by the Wall to the north, but is undefended to the east, west and south, to symbolize the Night's Watch being only a threat to the wildlings of the uttermost north, not the other realms of the Seven Kingdoms.
Castle Black is one of only three castles permanently manned, the others being the Shadow Tower at the far western end of the Wall and Eastwatch-by-the-Sea at the far eastern end. Aside from these three castles there are sixteen other castles along the length of the Wall, all currently unmanned due to lack of manpower. Some of these have fallen into disrepair due to lack of use.
There is both a winch-driven lift and a switchback stairway that permit members of the Watch to reach the top of the Wall.
Behind the scenes
A significantly-sized castle set was built at Magheramorne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, in a former quarry.[2] The set includes several structures and a fully-working wooden lift system, although the Wall and much of the scenery will be added later with CGI.
See also
Castle Black on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
References
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