The Arbor; The Fairwine Estate, Home of the Redwyne.
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The Arbor is a large island off the south-western coast of Westeros proper. It serves as the seat of House Redwyne. The Arbor has several lesser islands around its periphery. The Arbor is known for its vineyards and production of wine, and is home to a large fleet of both trading vessels and warships, operating out of the maritime centre of Ryamsport. Their prosperous trade and sizeable fleet set House Redwyne among the more powerful of the nobles houses in Westeros.
The Arbor Queen is a galleas. It is owned by House Redwyne. It is five times as large as the Blackbird, the largest ship that belongs to the Night's Watch. It has three large burgundy sails and multiple banks of oars painted white and gold.
Capital:
The City of Gold:
Or better known as the Golden Harbour. Even though not the Largest city or Harbour it have a Larger Port than Vintown, yet Smaller than Ryamsport. And The City itself is not as Large as Vintown. But it is larger than that of Ryamsport. It is considered the Richest of the Cities on the Island. It is Ruled by The Goldwyne Family.
The Golden Harbour have The Green Castle, though not controlled by the Goldwynes it is a centre of Power for the Redwynes. It is the only Castle on the Main Island. And The most beautiful castle of the two by far that the Redwyne control. The Abor's best men the Knights of the Golden Harbour also live and train in this city.
Points of Interest:
The Redwyne Straits:
The Redwyne Straits is the body of water that lies between the Arbor and the mainland. One must cross the straits to get from Oldtown to the Arbor and to the rest of the world. Towns such as Vinetown, Starfish Harbor and Ryamsport sit alongside it. The Arbor get tolls for all who pass through here as to pay for them patrolling and protecting the ships sailing through there.
Ryamsport:
It is named after the famous Kings-guard of legend, Ser Ryam Redwyne, and is a bustling place with a good number of inns, markets, and brothels. It is Largest Trading Port in the Seven Kingdoms. The city is medium and it is said that there live more people on the ships in the harbour than there does in the city itself.
Vintown:
Vintown is the largest city on the Arbor and is compared in size with Highgarden, It's name come from the fact that it is here the main portion of the wine exported from the Island is sold. Ships come to this city all the way from Qarth to trade their fine wares for Arbor Gold, or other popular wines.
Starfish Harbor:
This is a city of Warfare, it is here the men are send to train, and is is here the feared Redwyne Navy is docked. All the Knights of the Arbor get their training here as-well, except for the Knight of the Golden City.
Stone CrabCay:
This island is home to The Stonecrab House, Bannermen for the Redwynes.
Isle of Pigs:
A Isle with more sheep and pigs on it than actual human beings, they provide and sell food to the many ships that sails past it to enter The Golden Harbour or Ryamsport. It is generally known as a easier place to resupply food. The Island have one formal port where larger ships can dock, but beside that it have a ring of fishing villages surrounding the Island.
Mermaid's Palace:
The huge palace of unknown origin encompass the entire island. It is build of blue Marble and rich plant and wildlife have made it their home. The many plants and vines that grow on the marble palace make it a place of wonder and mystery, a sight people sail from afar to get a glimpse of. The Redwynes are known to hold their Weddings and other ceremonies in the old Palace. Also the family retire there in the summers to enjoy themselves. A old family that lived there before the first men still reside in the Halls. Though measters have tried to make them share their history with them, they refuse more than short conversations. IT is rumoured that they are the same family that once ruled the Arbor and made the Seastone Chair.
Bastard's Cradl:
This is a Island ruled by the Goldwyne family, Bannermen of the Redwyne. This island is frequented by ships of the free cities, the Iron Islands, Pirates and other lowlife that manage to get past the patrols. Either somehow legally or with wit. IT have a big Harbour and many Inns.
Horseshoe Rock:
This island lies as the name suggest as a Horseshoe, protecting the ships from the waves of the sea. This island have the biggest of the two castles under the Arbor and the Island itself is build to withstand any form of invasion. Because of the way the Island is shaped attacking the Castle is Neigh impossible.
The Fairwine Estate:
A Huge Estate in the middle of a huge garden surrounding it, which is in turn surrounded by endless vineyards, a very beautiful place. It is located almost in the middle of the Arbor.
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