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Patrols and scouts from the Shadow Tower have to keep a close eye on the surrounding terrain. Though extremely difficult, it is possible to by-pass the Wall by descending through the Gorge and crossing the Bridge of Skulls, or by tracing a dangerous route through the [[Frostfangs]] to the west. The Night's Watch has to keep an eye on these routes for signs of [[wildling]] activity. |
Patrols and scouts from the Shadow Tower have to keep a close eye on the surrounding terrain. Though extremely difficult, it is possible to by-pass the Wall by descending through the Gorge and crossing the Bridge of Skulls, or by tracing a dangerous route through the [[Frostfangs]] to the west. The Night's Watch has to keep an eye on these routes for signs of [[wildling]] activity. |
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Revision as of 06:08, 1 May 2013
A map showing the location of the Shadow Tower on the continent of Westeros.
The Shadow Tower is a castle on the Wall. It is located close to the western end of the Wall. It is one of three castles still manned by the Night's Watch at the time of the series. The Shadow Tower is one of only three manned castles left on the Wall along with Castle Black and Eastwatch-by-the-Sea. 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.[1]
Known residents
- Ser Denys Mallister, an old knight and commander of the Shadow Tower.[2]
- {Qhorin}, called "Qhorin Halfhand", leading Ranger of the Shadow Tower. Killed in a duel by Jon Snow to ease his infiltration of the Free Folk.[3]
- {Stonesnake}, {Borba}, {Harker}, rangers under his command. Killed by the Lord of Bones' warband.
In the books
In the Song of Ice and Firenovels the Shadow Tower is under the command of Ser Denys Mallister, an experienced and conservative commander, and uncle to Lord Jason Mallister of Seagard. It is not the western-most castle on the Wall, which used to be Westwatch-by-the-Bridge. However, Westwatch has fallen into ruin and is no longer garrisoned. Qhorin Halfhand was usually based at the Shadow Tower.
According to Jeor Mormont, there are about 200 men in the Shadow Tower. Qhorin led 100 of them to the Great Ranging.
Patrols and scouts from the Shadow Tower have to keep a close eye on the surrounding terrain. Though extremely difficult, it is possible to by-pass the Wall by descending through the Gorge and crossing the Bridge of Skulls, or by tracing a dangerous route through the Frostfangs to the west. The Night's Watch has to keep an eye on these routes for signs of wildling activity.
See also
References
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 map, Castle Black entry
- ↑ Season 2 Bluray: War of the Five Kings feature
- ↑ Season 2 Bluray: War of the Five Kings feature
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