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Vulture's Roost

Abandoned castle high in the Red Mountains of Dorne, once a stronghold of outlaws and rebels.

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Perched in the Red Mountains of western Dorne above the passes, this ruined seat commands a long view over the country towards the marches. Its walls have stood empty for many years and the tracks climbing to it are poor.

The name comes from the Vulture Kings, outlaw leaders who twice raised the mountain folk in revolt and used the heights as a base. Dornish and marcher lords broke both risings, and the castle has been left to the wind since.

Distances from Vulture's Roost

Toas the raven fliesby road (approx.)on horseback
Winterfell 1,560 mi · 2,520 km ≈ 1,960 mi ≈ 65 days
King's Landing 470 mi · 750 km ≈ 580 mi ≈ 19 days
Casterly Rock 910 mi · 1,470 km ≈ 1,140 mi ≈ 38 days
Highgarden 450 mi · 730 km ≈ 570 mi ≈ 19 days
The Eyrie 950 mi · 1,520 km ≈ 1,180 mi ≈ 39 days
Riverrun 810 mi · 1,310 km ≈ 1,010 mi ≈ 34 days
Storm's End 330 mi · 530 km ≈ 410 mi ≈ 14 days
Sunspear 580 mi · 940 km ≈ 730 mi ≈ 24 days
Pyke 1,180 mi · 1,910 km ≈ 1,480 mi ≈ 49 days
Castle Black 1,930 mi · 3,110 km ≈ 2,410 mi ≈ 80 days
Oldtown 610 mi · 990 km ≈ 770 mi ≈ 26 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 →