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[[Image:Torrhen's Square Pin.png|thumb|200px|right|A map showing the location of Torrhen's Square on the continent of Westeros.]] |
[[Image:Torrhen's Square Pin.png|thumb|200px|right|A map showing the location of Torrhen's Square on the continent of Westeros.]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Torrhen's Square''' is a castle in [[the North]]. It lies along the shores of a lake and is the seat of [[House Tallhart]], a vassal house sworn to [[House Stark]] of [[Winterfell]]. It is protected by stone walls thirty feet high.<ref>[http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/ |
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| ⚫ | '''Torrhen's Square''' is a castle in [[the North]]. It lies along the shores of a lake and is the seat of [[House Tallhart]], a vassal house sworn to [[House Stark]] of [[Winterfell]]. It is protected by stone walls thirty feet high.<ref>[http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/season-2/episode-5/map/location/63/torrhens-square HBO viewers guide, season 2: episode 5 map, Torrhen's Square entry]</ref> |
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| + | Torrhen's Square is located 40 leagues (120 miles) south-west of Winterfell.<ref name=S2E05/> A new tower at Torrhen's Square was put up in a summer which a [[Northern lord]] cites as how previous generations mason were better than the current ones.<ref>"[[The Night Lands]]"</ref> |
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=== [[Season 2]] === |
=== [[Season 2]] === |
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| − | [[Theon Greyjoy]] is dispatched by [[Balon Greyjoy|his father]] to raid the fishing villages along the [[Stony Shore]]. After consulting with his first mate, [[Dagmer]], Theon decides to mount a daring attack inland on Torrhen's Square. He muses that they will not be able to hold the castle, as [[Winterfell]] will send troops to retake it rapidly. Sure enough, word of an attack on Torrhen's Square reaches Winterfell. Fearing it might be a [[Lannister]] raid behind the lines, Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] decides to muster 200 men and march to the relief of the castle. Maester [[Luwin]] is dubious about sending so many troops given their shortage in manpower, but agrees with the decision.<ref>"[[The Ghost of Harrenhal]]"</ref> |
+ | [[Theon Greyjoy]] is dispatched by [[Balon Greyjoy|his father]] to raid the fishing villages along the [[Stony Shore]]. After consulting with his first mate, [[Dagmer]], Theon decides to mount a daring [[Raid on Torrhen's Square|attack]] inland on Torrhen's Square. He muses that they will not be able to hold the castle, as [[Winterfell]] will send troops to retake it rapidly. Sure enough, word of an attack on Torrhen's Square reaches Winterfell. Fearing it might be a [[Lannister]] raid behind the lines, Ser [[Rodrik Cassel]] decides to muster 200 men and march to the relief of the castle. Maester [[Luwin]] is dubious about sending so many troops given their shortage in manpower, but agrees with the decision.<ref name=S2E05>"[[The Ghost of Harrenhal]]"</ref> |
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In the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' books, Torrhen's Square is the seat of House Tallhart and ruled by the Master of Torrhen's Square, Ser Helman Tallhart. |
In the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' books, Torrhen's Square is the seat of House Tallhart and ruled by the Master of Torrhen's Square, Ser Helman Tallhart. |
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Theon Greyjoy sends Dagmer to besiege Torrhen's Square as a diversion that will allow him to take [[Winterfell]]. The ploy works, Ser Rodrik takes most of Winterfell's garrison and forces Dagmer and his troops to retreat back to [[Stony Shore]]. Unfortunately, in the meantime Theon captures the undefended Winterfell. After Rodrik returns to Winterfell and besieges it, Dagmer and his men return to Torrhen's Square and easily take the keep. Currently Dagmer is still there. |
Theon Greyjoy sends Dagmer to besiege Torrhen's Square as a diversion that will allow him to take [[Winterfell]]. The ploy works, Ser Rodrik takes most of Winterfell's garrison and forces Dagmer and his troops to retreat back to [[Stony Shore]]. Unfortunately, in the meantime Theon captures the undefended Winterfell. After Rodrik returns to Winterfell and besieges it, Dagmer and his men return to Torrhen's Square and easily take the keep. Currently Dagmer is still there. |
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| + | Following the [[sack of Winterfell]], the [[fall of Moat Cailin]] and the liberation of [[Deepwood Motte]], Torrhen's Square is the last and only settlement at the North that is still held by the ironborn. |
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Revision as of 19:06, 1 October 2015
A map showing the location of Torrhen's Square on the continent of Westeros.
Torrhen's Square is a castle in the North. It lies along the shores of a lake and is the seat of House Tallhart, a vassal house sworn to House Stark of Winterfell. It is protected by stone walls thirty feet high.[1]
History
Torrhen's Square is located 40 leagues (120 miles) south-west of Winterfell.[2] A new tower at Torrhen's Square was put up in a summer which a Northern lord cites as how previous generations mason were better than the current ones.[3]
Season 2
Theon Greyjoy is dispatched by his father to raid the fishing villages along the Stony Shore. After consulting with his first mate, Dagmer, Theon decides to mount a daring attack inland on Torrhen's Square. He muses that they will not be able to hold the castle, as Winterfell will send troops to retake it rapidly. Sure enough, word of an attack on Torrhen's Square reaches Winterfell. Fearing it might be a Lannister raid behind the lines, Ser Rodrik Cassel decides to muster 200 men and march to the relief of the castle. Maester Luwin is dubious about sending so many troops given their shortage in manpower, but agrees with the decision.[2]
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire books, Torrhen's Square is the seat of House Tallhart and ruled by the Master of Torrhen's Square, Ser Helman Tallhart.
In the novels, Torrhen's Square is slightly further away from Winterfell, possibly 150-200 miles, as compared to the 120 in the TV series. This may be further evidence of the TV version of Westeros being slightly smaller than the book version, or an error in the distance given by the writers or by the characters.
Theon Greyjoy sends Dagmer to besiege Torrhen's Square as a diversion that will allow him to take Winterfell. The ploy works, Ser Rodrik takes most of Winterfell's garrison and forces Dagmer and his troops to retreat back to Stony Shore. Unfortunately, in the meantime Theon captures the undefended Winterfell. After Rodrik returns to Winterfell and besieges it, Dagmer and his men return to Torrhen's Square and easily take the keep. Currently Dagmer is still there.
Following the sack of Winterfell, the fall of Moat Cailin and the liberation of Deepwood Motte, Torrhen's Square is the last and only settlement at the North that is still held by the ironborn.
See also
Torrhen's Square on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (spoilers from the books)
References
Template:The North