Harrenhal
The largest castle in Westeros, beside the Gods Eye. Melted by dragonfire and said to be cursed – every house that holds it falls.
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Rulers of Harrenhal through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | House Hoare | Harren the Black (Harren the Black) | King of the Isles and the Rivers |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | House Qoherys | Quenton Qoherys | after Harren and his sons burned |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | House Strong | Larys Strong, then Daemon Targaryen (Larys Strong, Daemon Targaryen) | Daemon seized it for the blacks |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | House Whent | House Whent | host of the great tourney of 281 AC |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | No ruler / contested | Tywin, Roose Bolton, Vargo Hoat, Gregor Clegane in turn (Tywin Lannister, Roose Bolton, Gregor Clegane) | |
| Present day | 300 AC | House Baelish | Petyr Baelish (in title) (Petyr Baelish) | garrisoned by the Iron Throne |
Events at Harrenhal
The burning of Harrenhal · Aegon's Conquest, 2 BC
Harren shuts himself in his newly finished castle. Aegon flies Balerion above the walls and dragonfire melts the towers; Harren and his sons die inside.
People: Harren the Black, Aegon I Targaryen
Daemon takes Harrenhal · Dance of the Dragons, 129 AC
Daemon flies Caraxes to Harrenhal, takes it without a fight and makes it the blacks' base in the riverlands.
People: Daemon Targaryen, Larys Strong
Duel above the Gods Eye · Dance of the Dragons, 130 AC
Daemon on Caraxes and Aemond on Vhagar meet over the lake. Both riders and both dragons die.
People: Daemon Targaryen, Aemond One-Eye
The tourney at Harrenhal · Robert's Rebellion, 281 AC
Victorious Rhaegar rides past his wife Elia and lays the crown of the queen of love and beauty in Lyanna Stark's lap.
People: Rhaegar Targaryen, Lyanna Stark, Elia Martell
Harrenhal in the wars
- Aegon's Conquest – The burning of Harrenhal (2 BC): ⚔ Harrenhal burns, won by Aegon · Balerion – dragons took part
- The Dance of the Dragons – Daemon takes Harrenhal (129 AC)
- The Dance of the Dragons – The Butcher's Ball (130 AC): ⚔ The Butcher's Ball, won by Riverlords · blacks
- The Dance of the Dragons – The battle above the Gods Eye (130 AC): ⚔ Above the Gods Eye, won by Daemon · Caraxes – dragons took part
- The War of the Five Kings – The Battle of the Camps · the King in the North (298 AC)
People connected with Harrenhal
- Harren the Black House Hoare
- Larys Strong House Strong
- Daemon Targaryen House Targaryen
- Tywin Lannister House Lannister
- Roose Bolton House Bolton
- Gregor Clegane House Lannister
- Petyr Baelish House Baelish
- Aegon I Targaryen House Targaryen
- Aemond One-Eye House Targaryen
- Rhaegar Targaryen House Targaryen
- Lyanna Stark House Stark
- Elia Martell House Martell
Explore in 3D
Harrenhal 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 Harrenhal
Where is Harrenhal?
Harrenhal lies in Riverlands. The largest castle in Westeros, beside the Gods Eye. Melted by dragonfire and said to be cursed – every house that holds it falls.
Who holds Harrenhal during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Harren the Black of House Hoare – King of the Isles and the Rivers.
Who holds Harrenhal during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Quenton Qoherys of House Qoherys – after Harren and his sons burned.
Who holds Harrenhal during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Larys Strong, then Daemon Targaryen of House Strong – Daemon seized it for the blacks.
Who holds Harrenhal during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
House Whent of House Whent – host of the great tourney of 281 AC.
Who holds Harrenhal during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Tywin, Roose Bolton, Vargo Hoat, Gregor Clegane in turn of No ruler / contested.
Who holds Harrenhal during Present day (300 AC)?
Petyr Baelish (in title) of House Baelish – garrisoned by the Iron Throne.