The Crownlands are the youngest region of Westeros. Carved out of the Riverlands and the Stormlands by Aegon the Conqueror, they are held directly by whoever sits the Iron Throne and are governed from King's Landing, the capital and largest city of the Seven Kingdoms.
The region wraps around Blackwater Bay: the mainland shore from Crackclaw Point down to Massey's Hook, and the islands of Dragonstone, Driftmark and Claw Isle at the bay's mouth. Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of House Targaryen, is where the Conquest began.
Explore: The Crownlands
King's Landing sits on the north bank of the Blackwater Rush where it meets the bay, on three hills crowned by the Red Keep, the Great Sept of Baelor and the Dragonpit. North along the coast lie Rosby, Stokeworth and the port of Duskendale; north again is Crackclaw Point, a wild peninsula of stubborn petty lords.
South of the river the Kingswood spreads toward the Stormlands, and the Wendwater drains it into the bay. The Kingsroad runs north from the capital to the Trident and south to Storm's End; the Goldroad leaves by the Lion Gate and the Roseroad by the King's Gate.
The Crownlands are wealthy, crowded and cosmopolitan. King's Landing alone holds around half a million people, from the Flea Bottom slums to the Street of Steel. Duskendale was once the richest port on the coast until its lord defied a king. The Velaryons of Driftmark and the Celtigars of Claw Isle are old Valyrian families who came with the Targaryens.
Key places in The Crownlands
- King's Landing City
Capital of the Seven Kingdoms on the Blackwater Rush, seat of the Iron Throne and its court.
- Dragonstone Castle
Volcanic island fortress in Blackwater Bay, the ancestral Targaryen seat in Westeros.
- Driftmark Island
Low island in Blackwater Bay held by House Velaryon, an old family of Valyrian descent.
- Duskendale Town
Ancient crownlands port on Blackwater Bay, a walled town that once rivalled the capital.
- Rosby Castle
Small crownlands castle north of King's Landing, seat of the modest House Rosby.
- Rook's Rest Castle
Staunton castle on the crownlands coast, standing between Duskendale and Blackwater Bay.
- Claw Isle Island
Celtigar island off Crackclaw Point, seat of a wealthy house of Valyrian descent.
- Crackclaw Point Landmark
Rough forested peninsula in the crownlands, home to proud minor houses of First Men blood.
- Kingswood Landmark
Great royal forest south of King's Landing, hunting ground of kings and haunt of outlaws.
- Antlers Castle
Crownlands castle held by House Buckwell, inland from King's Landing near the kingsroad.
Distances from King's Landing
| To | as the raven flies | by road (approx.) | on horseback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterfell | 1,150 mi · 1,850 km | ≈ 1,440 mi | ≈ 48 days |
| Casterly Rock | 840 mi · 1,340 km | ≈ 1,040 mi | ≈ 35 days |
| Highgarden | 560 mi · 900 km | ≈ 700 mi | ≈ 23 days |
| The Eyrie | 480 mi · 770 km | ≈ 600 mi | ≈ 20 days |
| Riverrun | 550 mi · 880 km | ≈ 680 mi | ≈ 23 days |
| Storm's End | 260 mi · 420 km | ≈ 330 mi | ≈ 11 days |
| Sunspear | 790 mi · 1,270 km | ≈ 990 mi | ≈ 33 days |
| Pyke | 940 mi · 1,520 km | ≈ 1,180 mi | ≈ 39 days |
| Castle Black | 1,510 mi · 2,440 km | ≈ 1,890 mi | ≈ 63 days |
| Oldtown | 960 mi · 1,550 km | ≈ 1,210 mi | ≈ 40 days |
Travel times assume about 30 miles a day on horseback with rests, 18 miles a day on foot and 110 miles a day under sail with fair winds. Armies, wagons and winter storms move far more slowly.
All places in The Crownlands
- Dragonstone Castle
- King's Landing City
- Duskendale Town
- Antlers Castle
- Claw Isle Island
- Crackclaw Point Landmark
- Driftmark Island
- Hayford Castle
- Kingswood Landmark
- Rook's Rest Castle
- Rosby Castle
- Sharp Point Castle
- Stokeworth Castle
- Stonedance Castle