The Eyrie
Impregnable castle of the Arryns high on the Giant's Lance; its sky cells have only three walls.
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Rulers of The Eyrie through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | House Arryn | Ronnel Arryn (Ronnel Arryn) | boy king; his mother Sharra rules |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | House Arryn | Ronnel Arryn (Ronnel Arryn, Visenya Targaryen) | yielded to Visenya and was given a dragon ride |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | House Arryn | Jeyne Arryn (Jeyne Arryn) | "the Maiden of the Vale", for the blacks |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | House Arryn | Jon Arryn (Jon Arryn) | foster father of Ned and Robert |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | House Arryn | Lysa Arryn (regent) (Lysa Arryn) | for her son Robert; keeps the Vale out of the war |
| Present day | 300 AC | House Arryn | Robert Arryn (Petyr Baelish, Sansa Stark) | Petyr Baelish is Lord Protector |
Events at The Eyrie
The Vale submits · Aegon's Conquest, 2 BC
Visenya lands Vhagar in the Eyrie itself. Little King Ronnel yields in return for a ride on the dragon.
People: Visenya Targaryen, Ronnel Arryn
The Moon Door · War of the Five Kings, 300 AC
Petyr Baelish pushes his new wife Lysa through the Moon Door and takes control of the Vale.
People: Lysa Arryn, Petyr Baelish, Sansa Stark
The Eyrie in the wars
- Aegon's Conquest – Visenya at the Eyrie (1 BC): ⚔ The Vale submits, won by Visenya · Vhagar – dragons took part
- Robert's Rebellion – The Vale rises (282 AC): ⚔ Gulltown, won by Robert Baratheon
People connected with The Eyrie
- Ronnel Arryn House Arryn
- Visenya Targaryen House Targaryen
- Jeyne Arryn House Arryn
- Jon Arryn House Arryn
- Lysa Arryn House Tully
- Petyr Baelish House Baelish
- Sansa Stark House Stark
Explore in 3D
The Eyrie 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.
Questions about The Eyrie
Where is The Eyrie?
The Eyrie lies in The Vale. Impregnable castle of the Arryns high on the Giant's Lance; its sky cells have only three walls.
Who holds The Eyrie during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Ronnel Arryn of House Arryn – boy king; his mother Sharra rules.
Who holds The Eyrie during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Ronnel Arryn of House Arryn – yielded to Visenya and was given a dragon ride.
Who holds The Eyrie during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Jeyne Arryn of House Arryn – "the Maiden of the Vale", for the blacks.
Who holds The Eyrie during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Jon Arryn of House Arryn – foster father of Ned and Robert.
Who holds The Eyrie during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Lysa Arryn (regent) of House Arryn – for her son Robert; keeps the Vale out of the war.
Who holds The Eyrie during Present day (300 AC)?
Robert Arryn of House Arryn – Petyr Baelish is Lord Protector.