The Dreadfort
Grim seat of the Boltons, the Starks' ancient rivals, infamous for flaying their enemies.
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Rulers of The Dreadfort through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | House Bolton | House Bolton | bannermen of the Starks |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | House Bolton | House Bolton | |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | House Bolton | House Bolton | bannermen of the Starks |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | House Bolton | Roose Bolton (Roose Bolton) | |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | House Bolton | Roose Bolton (Roose Bolton) | |
| Present day | 300 AC | House Bolton | Roose Bolton (Roose Bolton) |
People connected with The Dreadfort
- Roose Bolton House Bolton
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The Dreadfort is one of 40 places on this site rebuilt as a walkable 3D scene from the descriptions in the books – with its surroundings, banners of the ruling house and lore points of interest that change with the era you choose. Open the map, pick an era on the timeline and press Walk around in 3D.
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Questions about The Dreadfort
Where is The Dreadfort?
The Dreadfort lies in The North. Grim seat of the Boltons, the Starks' ancient rivals, infamous for flaying their enemies.
Who holds The Dreadfort during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
House Bolton of House Bolton – bannermen of the Starks.
Who holds The Dreadfort during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
House Bolton of House Bolton.
Who holds The Dreadfort during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
House Bolton of House Bolton – bannermen of the Starks.
Who holds The Dreadfort during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Roose Bolton of House Bolton.
Who holds The Dreadfort during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Roose Bolton of House Bolton.
Who holds The Dreadfort during Present day (300 AC)?
Roose Bolton of House Bolton.