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[yourstruly-kore]

𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘—

Crownlands. King’s Landing. The Great Sept of Baelor.

The Great Sept of Baelor is the central place of worship for the Faith of the Seven and the residence of the High Septon, located on Visenya’s Hill in King’s Landing. Named after King Baelor I Targaryen, it became the primary religious center of the Seven Kingdoms, surpassing the Starry Sept of Oldtown.

Its origins trace back to earlier septs in King’s Landing, including the Sept of Remembrance, which was destroyed by King Maegor I. Baelor later commissioned the Great Sept after a religious vision, though it was completed after his death. Over time, it became the site of major royal events, including weddings, ceremonies, and acts of atonement by rulers alike.

Architecturally, the sept is a grand marble structure with a large dome of glass and crystal, seven towers, and extensive surrounding gardens. Inside are vast halls, altars dedicated to the Seven, statues, and spaces for worship, funerals, and ceremonies. It also contains crypts, treasure vaults, and chambers for penitents and prisoners.

The Great Sept serves not only as a religious center but also as a political and cultural landmark in the Seven Kingdoms.

[yourstruly-kore]

𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘—

The Dornish Marches. Stonehelm.

Stonehelm is situated at the mouth of a river on Cape Wrath, facing the northern coast of the Sea of Dorne. It serves as the seat of House Swann and oversees a key inland water route into the Stormlands. The castle is constructed from pale stone with distinctive watchtowers of alternating black and white stone. Its position allows direct visibility over both the coastline and approaching vessels. The structure includes arched walkways, enclosed bridges over water, and tiered terraces built into the cliffside, along with battlements that overlook the sea. Behind the castle lies a man-made lake bordered by willows, cattails, and dense nature. The lake supports a population of swans native to the area and provides a calmer inland landscape in contrast to the rocky coast and open water beyond.

[yourstruly-kore]

𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘—

The Reach. Ashford.

Ashford is the seat of House Ashford, located along the northern shore of a ford on the Cockleswent, just north of the Dornish Marches. The castle is small in scale and built in a triangular layout, with round towers at each point connected by thick crenelated walls. Orange banners bearing the Ashford sigil fly from its battlements. The structure rises above gently sloping land, with stone walls and towers visible beyond surrounding greenery.

The area around Ashford is heavily wooded and fertile, marked by dense clusters of large trees with twisted roots and low, spreading branches. Moss covers stones and damp ground, while small ponds, streams, and shallow banks are scattered throughout the landscape. Sunlight filters through the canopy in narrow beams, and the terrain remains soft and green year-round. The town of Ashford is a small but active market settlement, known for its whitewashed houses and thatched roofs. Nearby, Ashford Meadow serves as a shared commons for the townspeople and is often used for gatherings and events