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Shield Islands

Four fortified islands at the mouth of the Mander, raised to stop ironborn longships.

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Guarding the mouth of the Mander where it meets the Sunset Sea, Greenshield, Greyshield, Southshield and Oakenshield were fortified specifically to bar ironborn raiders from sailing up the river into the heart of the Reach.

Each island has its own lord and its own longships, and beacons on their heights warn the mainland of approaching sails. Their garrisons have grown complacent in the long peace, but the islands remain the Reach's shield against the sea.

Distances from Shield Islands

Toas the raven fliesby road (approx.)on horseback
Winterfell 1,460 mi · 2,350 km ≈ 1,820 mi ≈ 61 days
King's Landing 830 mi · 1,340 km ≈ 1,040 mi ≈ 35 days
Casterly Rock 420 mi · 680 km ≈ 530 mi ≈ 18 days
Highgarden 280 mi · 450 km ≈ 350 mi ≈ 12 days
The Eyrie 1,170 mi · 1,880 km ≈ 1,460 mi ≈ 49 days
Riverrun 650 mi · 1,050 km ≈ 820 mi ≈ 27 days
Storm's End 910 mi · 1,470 km ≈ 1,140 mi ≈ 38 days
Sunspear 1,260 mi · 2,030 km ≈ 1,580 mi ≈ 53 days
Pyke 820 mi · 1,320 km ≈ 1,030 mi ≈ 34 days
Castle Black 1,790 mi · 2,880 km ≈ 2,240 mi ≈ 75 days
Oldtown 390 mi · 630 km ≈ 490 mi ≈ 16 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. Distances →