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Which of the major castles of Westeros is your favorite?
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The show really didn't do Casterly Rock justice.
I.... I have absolutely zero recollection of Casterly Rock even showing up in the show. Like, none at all. Have I so thoroughly blocked out the last season from my memory?
Good choice. They got all sorts of magic down below that tower.
Casterly Rock, one of the most impressive (according to Jamie, only smaller than Harrenhall) and arguably impregnable strongholds in Westeros, was taken in like 2 minutes in either the last season or second to last season, LMAO.
I think they said everyone abandoned it or some throw away justification.
It's Winterfell. I love its aesthetic (not the show's, portrayal). The hot springs in the North. Love it.
After that, hmm. I'd say Hightower or Storm's End.
Goosebumps.
yeah, didn't realize Casterly Rock was stated to be 2-3 times higher than The Wall.
Think I'd go with Winterfell, for Warm walls, aesthetic and history.
Eyrie, if it is relatively able to be resupplied during a siege, is probably impossible to attack. If it can be completely cut off, is it that much better than Pyke?
Think I'd go with Winterfell, for Warm walls, aesthetic and history.
Eyrie, if it is relatively able to be resupplied during a siege, is probably impossible to attack. If it can be completely cut off, is it that much better than Pyke?
Winterfell, 100%.
Grew up in the cold and snow, and miss it. Plus I love the northern aesthetic of Winterfell. The snowy pine forests and the land of the old gods. I'll take it.
Grew up in the cold and snow, and miss it. Plus I love the northern aesthetic of Winterfell. The snowy pine forests and the land of the old gods. I'll take it.
I always loved that Winterfell had the heated water pumped through the walls, but beyond that it's a pretty standard medieval castle.
I'd probably say the Eyrie is my favorite overall. Looks cool, good defenses, etc.
I'd probably say the Eyrie is my favorite overall. Looks cool, good defenses, etc.
lmao
Bold choice. Maybe this time you'll be the one to break the curse!
What they mean is no safe harbor for non locals, it's people are like Viking pirates so stop there get killed and some one else "found" a new boat lol.
I like Highgarden's aesthetic but Dorne is the only place in Westeros I'd be willing to live in so Sunspear gets the vote.
The show was really hit and miss with these. With how unique a lot of the castles are in the books, it really sucks how they just scaled it down.The show really didn't do Casterly Rock justice.
I like this post.
Really wish the show was more inspired by the images in the OP. Eyrie looks absolutely stunning!
Also, I hope we get a better look of Harrenhal in one of the new shows. Such a disappointment that they did not show more.
I can't separate The Eyrie from Lysa and she sucks so it's out.
Storms End always sounded cool .
Storms End always sounded cool .
I'm a basic bitch so give me Highgarden and a few barrels of fine Arbor gold.
Only castle that looks better in the show than in the books tbh.
There is something about Winterfell that I just love. From the snows woods to the host springs, it's just beautiful.
Wouldn't move there with the white walkers around though.
Wouldn't move there with the white walkers around though.
The show really didn't do Casterly Rock justice.
The show didn't really do any of them justice. Don't think it would be possible with the budgets they have for live shows. Just have to hold out hope someday we'll get an animated remake that stays true to the books.
Castle Black has a shithole charm to it
The problem is that it's not technically a castle, it's an old rundown building with towers lol
Making the backstory of the most treacherous, power-hungry house just some assholes that set up a tollbooth way back when is such a great piece of worldbuilding.
Love the aesthetic of Highgarden and am still disappointed there's never been a reason for the story to take us there.
Not a big fan of the Storm's End art. Aren't the outer walls supposed to be smooth from the excessive storms and waves crashing into it? Always thought that was interesting.
Hahahaha. This is true.
I'm mixed. The show goes for a more practical look for most castles, which made sense. But then you see the official art Martin approved for WOIAF of these places and you're like, "wait, THAT'S what Dragonstone looks like?" That shit is a MONSTER. I mean, I love it. But, it is super fantasy. How do you not just get lost living in that castle for days?
It just reminds me of Martin conceiving The Wall which he wanted to be big and just threw out a big sounding number, but then later realizes how massive such a structure would be with those measurements and having to roll with it. The Battle at the Wall is really no battle for the defenders sitting on the wall loosing arrows at the attackers below, literally nothing could ever reach them that high.
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Winterfell looks incredibly uncomfortable and everyone seems on top of each other. It's like living in a fucking dark dungeon with planks of wood for beds.
For me it was the complete opposite. Hey we need this dumb basket to transport anything remotely heavy up to the castle.
Seems like the only reason nobody held the Eyrie under siege is because it would be completely pointless. Castles are supposed to project power. I don't see how the Eyrie does that.
It is like in LOTR where sure Isengarde is cool and no one could breach the door but also if your wizard power fails it is now just a really elaborate prison.
I have the same vibe with Highgarden. Cool hedge maze, how does stuff move in and out the castle?
I'll take Storm's End.
Didn't that Dragonstone art get busted for taking some of the art from the dragons on the wall from either a videogame or other fantasy source. I know there was minor drama when someone pointed out the pictures weren't all original works
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A few of the minor castles:
Oh man... Going for the whole comfort of living, I think I'm going to choose the Twins.
Winterfell is too cold,
Riverrun is probably full of mosquitos,
the Red Keep has rivers of shit,
the Eyrie and Pyke have no surrounding farmland and look like they're about to collapse after an earthquake,
Highgarden is wayy too pompous,
Sunspear is too hot,
Storm's End might be okay but it's a bit dim,
Casterly Rock is probably the best option in the poll. It's pretty high up, but it'd be good exercise and would have an amazing view. There should be plenty of farmland near the base, too.
But the Twins.. Pretty simple life on the river.