Highgarden
Graceful castle at the heart of the fertile Reach, home of chivalry, tourneys and singers.
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Rulers of Highgarden through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | House Gardener | Mern IX Gardener (Mern IX Gardener) | King of the Reach |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | House Tyrell | Harlen Tyrell (Harlen Tyrell) | former steward of the Gardeners |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | House Tyrell | Lyonel Tyrell | a boy lord; the Reach stayed divided |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | House Tyrell | Mace Tyrell (Mace Tyrell) | loyal to the Targaryens |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | House Tyrell | Mace Tyrell (Mace Tyrell, Margaery Tyrell, Olenna Tyrell) | first for Renly, then for Joffrey |
| Present day | 300 AC | House Tyrell | Mace Tyrell (Mace Tyrell, Margaery Tyrell) | Margaery imprisoned by the Faith |
Events at Highgarden
The Field of Fire · Aegon's Conquest, 2 BC
The hosts of the Reach and the Rock march against Aegon. All three dragons set the field ablaze – the Gardeners die out, Loren Lannister yields, and the steward Harlen Tyrell receives Highgarden.
People: Mern IX Gardener, Loren Lannister, Harlen Tyrell, Aegon I Targaryen
Highgarden in the wars
- Aegon's Conquest – The Field of Fire (2 BC): ⚔ The Field of Fire, won by Aegon · Balerion – dragons took part
- Aegon's Conquest – Highgarden yields (2 BC)
- The Dance of the Dragons – Tumbleton (130 AC): ⚔ First Tumbleton, won by Ormund Hightower · greens – dragons took part
- Robert's Rebellion – Ashford (283 AC): ⚔ Ashford, won by Randyll Tarly
- Robert's Rebellion – Storm's End relieved · the Tower of Joy (283 AC)
People connected with Highgarden
- Mern IX Gardener House Gardener
- Harlen Tyrell House Tyrell
- Mace Tyrell House Tyrell
- Margaery Tyrell House Tyrell
- Olenna Tyrell House Tyrell
- Loren Lannister House Lannister
- Aegon I Targaryen House Targaryen
Explore in 3D
Highgarden 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 Highgarden
Where is Highgarden?
Highgarden lies in The Reach. Graceful castle at the heart of the fertile Reach, home of chivalry, tourneys and singers.
Who holds Highgarden during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Mern IX Gardener of House Gardener – King of the Reach.
Who holds Highgarden during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Harlen Tyrell of House Tyrell – former steward of the Gardeners.
Who holds Highgarden during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Lyonel Tyrell of House Tyrell – a boy lord; the Reach stayed divided.
Who holds Highgarden during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Mace Tyrell of House Tyrell – loyal to the Targaryens.
Who holds Highgarden during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Mace Tyrell of House Tyrell – first for Renly, then for Joffrey.
Who holds Highgarden during Present day (300 AC)?
Mace Tyrell of House Tyrell – Margaery imprisoned by the Faith.