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If David Balcer-Whittle aka David the Arrow Bard aka Blumineck was cast in Game of Thrones / House of the Dragon / an ASOIAF spin-off, where should their character hail from? Imagine you are the casting director for HBO.
The Wall & Beyond the Wall
The North
The Riverlands
The Vale
The Crownlands (King’s Landing) & The Westerlands
The Stormlands & Dragonstone
The Reach & Oldtown
Dorne
The Iron Islands
Essos: The Free Cities
Essos: Slaver’s Bay & the Outer East (Asshai, Yi Ti, Qarth, etc)
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[[MORE]]1. The Wall & Beyond the Wall – A massive wall of ice stretches across the northern border of the continent. It is defended by the Night’s Watch, a sworn brotherhood made up of volunteers and criminals who give up their former lives to serve for life. Their jobs include guarding the Wall, scouting in the wilderness, and maintaining the fortresses along it. Beyond the Wall lies frozen wilderness of forests, tundra, and mountains. There, the Free Folk (often called wildlings) live in clans without lords or kings, surviving through hunting, raiding, or trading. Giants and other strange creatures also live in the far north.
Key Characters: Jon Snow, Samwell Tarly, Mance Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane.
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2. The North – The largest and coldest region of Westeros, ruled from Winterfell, a great stone castle in the center of the North. This is the land of the Stark family, one of the most important noble houses. The North is full of forests, tundra, and long stretches of snowy wilderness. It is sparsely populated, with mountain clans, coastal fishing villages, and marsh-dwelling families. People here are known for being serious, loyal, and bound by old traditions.
Key Characters: Eddard (Ned) Stark, Catelyn Stark, Robb Stark, Sansa Stark, Arya Stark, Bran Stark, Rickon Stark.
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3. The Riverlands – A fertile region of rivers, farmland, and castles located at the center of Westeros, ruled from Riverrun by House Tully. Because of its central location, invading armies almost always march through here, leaving the countryside exposed to destruction. The Riverlands are dotted with smaller castles, villages, and farms, as well as inns and mills that rely on the rivers.
Key Characters: Catelyn Stark (born Tully), Brynden “Blackfish” Tully, Walder Frey, Edmure Tully.
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4. The Vale – A mountainous, wealthy land ruled from the Eyrie, a castle perched high in the mountains and considered almost impossible to capture. The Vale has fertile valleys, but its people are largely cut off from the rest of the continent by its steep mountain passes. Many of its nobles are proud of their ancient bloodlines. The Vale is also home to mountain clans, small groups of raiders who live outside noble control in the high passes.
Key Characters: Lysa Arryn, Robin Arryn, Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish.
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5. The Crownlands (King’s Landing) & The Westerlands – King’s Landing is the capital of Westeros, the largest city in the realm, and the seat of the Iron Throne, where the king rules. It is crowded with nobles, merchants, guards, commoners, and beggars. The city is known for its mix of wealth and poverty, political intrigue, and frequent unrest. To the west lie the Westerlands, ruled from the fortress of Casterly Rock by House Lannister, the richest family in the realm. Their wealth comes from gold mines, and they use it to fund armies and influence politics in King’s Landing.
Key Characters: Tyrion Lannister, Jaime Lannister, Cersei Lannister, Tywin Lannister, Joffrey Baratheon.
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6. The Stormlands & Dragonstone – The Stormlands are coastal lands constantly battered by violent storms, ruled from Storm’s End, a huge fortress famous for its strong walls. The people here are tough and battle-hardened. Just offshore lies Dragonstone, a volcanic island with a black-stone castle carved into the shapes of dragons. Dragonstone was once the seat of House Targaryen, the former royal family who conquered Westeros with dragons centuries ago.
Key Characters: Stannis Baratheon, Renly Baratheon, Davos Seaworth, Melisandre.
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7. The Reach and Oldtown – A rich and heavily populated region ruled from Highgarden by House Tyrell. It is known as the “breadbasket” of Westeros because its fertile lands and vineyards produce much of the realm’s food and wine. The Reach is also famous for its knights, who value pageantry and tournaments. Oldtown, one of the oldest and largest cities in Westeros, is a major port and home to the Citadel. The Citadel is a school and headquarters where maesters—educated men who serve as healers, teachers, and advisors to noble families—are trained.
Key Characters: Margaery Tyrell, Olenna Tyrell, Loras Tyrell, Samwell Tarly (at the Citadel).
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8. Dorne – The southernmost region of Westeros, ruled from Sunspear by House Martell. It is a hot, arid land of deserts, mountains, and coasts along the Summer Sea. Its culture and laws are different from the rest of the realm, partly due to its Rhoynish ancestry (a people who migrated from a distant river kingdom). In Dorne, women can inherit titles the same as men, and attitudes about sexuality and marriage are more relaxed compared to the rest of Westeros.
Key Characters: Oberyn Martell, Doran Martell, Ellaria Sand, the Sand Snakes (Obara, Nymeria, Tyene).
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9. The Iron Islands – A group of rocky islands off the western coast, ruled from Pyke by House Greyjoy. Farming is poor here, so the islanders survive mostly through fishing and raiding the mainland. Their society is built around seafaring and a religion dedicated to the Drowned God, which teaches that “what is dead may never die.” This faith emphasizes drowning as a ritual and glorifies taking wealth by force rather than working the land.
Key Characters: Balon Greyjoy, Theon Greyjoy, Asha/Yara Greyjoy, Euron Greyjoy.
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10. Essos: The Free Cities – Across the Narrow Sea lies Essos, a vast continent of independent city-states. Each city has its own culture: Braavos is known for trade, banking, and a secret guild of assassins called the Faceless Men; Pentos is ruled by wealthy merchant princes; Volantis is an ancient port with large temples and a reliance on slavery. The Free Cities are filled with mercenaries, sailors, traders, and exiles from Westeros.
Key Characters: Arya Stark (in Braavos), Tyrion Lannister (in exile), Jorah Mormont, Illyrio Mopatis.
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11. Essos: Slaver’s Bay & the Outer East – Farther east along Essos lies Slaver’s Bay, home to the cities of Astapor, Yunkai, and Meereen. These cities are built on slavery, with ruling families owning large numbers of slaves. Astapor is also known for training the Unsullied, soldiers who are taken as boys and brutally trained into an elite army. Beyond Slaver’s Bay are the grassy plains of the Dothraki Sea, where the nomadic Dothraki horse-lords live in mobile camps, raiding and trading across the land. Even farther east lies Qarth, a wealthy trading city, and Asshai, a mysterious port associated with dark magic and shadowy practices.
Key Characters: Daenerys Targaryen, Jorah Mormont, Daario Naharis, Khal Drogo, Missandei, Grey Worm.
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Crossbow guitar
Saw a video of a magnet guitar and it was terrifying. So I sketched up this silly idea of a “safer” guitar that also do that bending thing. Kind of. And it shoot bolts, just to keep the unsafe level up, to the other people that is.
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Linkle of Warriors
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Let’s keep that monthly poll going with what people voted for in December! Linkle is one of those characters that is slowly falling into the obscurity of Nintendo’s lesser IPs and characters; but I always had a soft spot for her.
I did want to do something involving her aiming her crossbow. Elements like the Triforce felt perfect for the background, with the glows of each main character a part of it. I also wanted the lineart of two different characters from Hyrule Warriors, the same game Linkle is stuck in, as they play a big role in the story of the game.
Honestly really happy with the end result here, especially after a long while of not drawing.
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does anyone have that post about bows being “conventionally attractive” and crossbows being, like, hot butches or something?
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Balestra tascabile in un coltellino svizzero v2.1! Aggiornamenti e infor…
Forse metterà in vendita questa modifica!!!
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“Crossbow” Sticker for Sale by RHFay
Sold 1/16/2026 through Redbubble to an admirer of art in the US:
1x Sticker of Crossbow.
Thanks, buyer! Much appreciated!
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shakespeare thinks we’re slow fr.
(took this in english while we were reading macbeth 🥀💔)
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OK I finished him! This is Crossbow :] He works with Zuka as a stocker and Inventory manager, ocasionally takes care of the shop too!
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crossbow of elector august i of saxony, wood, bone veneers, flax cord, steel (etched, traces of gilding), woolen pompoms, stock decorated with inlaid trophies of arms; germany c. 1553-73.
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Product review crossbow wood stock
A crossbow with a wood stock offers both robust utility and aesthetic appeal by fusing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary shooting performance. In addition to contributing natural durability and vibration damping during shots, the wooden stock—typically composed of hardwoods like beech, maple, or laminated wood—offers a traditional, balanced feel. These crossbows usually have an ergonomic stock form that improves shoulder stability and shooting comfort, a precision-machined rail for bolt alignment, and a robust metal or composite bow assembly.
A safety trigger mechanism, a smooth cocking system for reliable performance, and adjustable sights or scope attachments are common features. Wood-stock crossbows are favored by target shooters, hunters (where permitted), and enthusiasts who value classic design combined with reliable accuracy because of their classic appearance, sturdy construction, and easy handling.
This 150 lb Crossbow has a barrel of aluminum fitted onto an open-stock of dark wood. It has a limb / crossbow prod of fiberglass. Features adjustable sights, auto safety when cocking, and foot stirrup for easier cocking. Includes two aluminum arrows.
Features:
- Fully constructed from wood and metal for durability
- 150 pound draw weight
- Fully functioning safety fire switch
- Includes adjustable sights
- Overall length 33", Bow 27-½" tip to tip
- Comes with 2 Aluminum Arrows , Bolts
- Very Good Quality Cross Bow
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*snorts over beaver speak* Well I mean, yeah, I guess they do. *shrugs* Glad he gets to do that.
Star Wars? Oh yeah, I think it’s pretty cool. Definitely innovative especially for future movies, you know?
Don’t tell anyone but I kinda sorta have done stunts for a new Star Wars movie in the works
Wait. Birchie. Birchiiiieeee. You have a crossbow?? Now, that is cool! Are you a good shot? How far can you shoot with it? Have you gone hunting with it? Please tell me you’ve gone hunting with it.