Evenfall Hall, the ancestral seat of House Tarth, stands proudly on the Sapphire Isle, a strikingly beautiful island in the narrow sea, east of Westeros. This mountainous isle, separated from the mainland by the Straits of Tarth, is considered part of the stormlands and is sworn to the overlordship of Storm’s End. The island’s moniker, the "Sapphire Isle," is owed to the dazzling blue of the surrounding seas, which glisten like sapphires in sunlight.
The landscape of Tarth is as varied as it is enchanting, featuring serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, towering mountains, high meadows, and shadowed valleys. A central spine of rugged peaks with hidden valleys divides the island, creating natural havens that enrich its charm. Evenfall Hall itself rises amidst this picturesque setting, offering a watchful eye over the surrounding lands and seas.
Tarth’s history is rich with legends. The maesters recount that Tarth, once a powerful island kingdom, joined the realm of the Storm Kings when King Durran the Fair took the daughter of King Edwyn Evenstar of Tarth as his wife. Generations later, the island saw the coming of King Aegon I Targaryen, who visited Evenfall Hall during his royal progresses, solidifying the isle’s ties to the realm.
The hall is not only a seat of rule but also a place of training and tradition. Brienne of Tarth, one of its most famous daughters, learned the arts of combat here under the tutelage of Ser Goodwin, the castle’s master-at-arms. Her skill and dedication exemplify the noble spirit of Tarth, an island that balances strength with beauty amidst the rolling waves of the narrow sea.
The landscape of Tarth is as varied as it is enchanting, featuring serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, towering mountains, high meadows, and shadowed valleys. A central spine of rugged peaks with hidden valleys divides the island, creating natural havens that enrich its charm. Evenfall Hall itself rises amidst this picturesque setting, offering a watchful eye over the surrounding lands and seas.
Tarth’s history is rich with legends. The maesters recount that Tarth, once a powerful island kingdom, joined the realm of the Storm Kings when King Durran the Fair took the daughter of King Edwyn Evenstar of Tarth as his wife. Generations later, the island saw the coming of King Aegon I Targaryen, who visited Evenfall Hall during his royal progresses, solidifying the isle’s ties to the realm.
The hall is not only a seat of rule but also a place of training and tradition. Brienne of Tarth, one of its most famous daughters, learned the arts of combat here under the tutelage of Ser Goodwin, the castle’s master-at-arms. Her skill and dedication exemplify the noble spirit of Tarth, an island that balances strength with beauty amidst the rolling waves of the narrow sea.
