The Ruby Ford
Ford of the Trident on the kingsroad, named for the rubies knocked from Rhaegar's armor.
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Rulers of The Ruby Ford through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
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Events at The Ruby Ford
The King Who Knelt · Aegon's Conquest, 2 BC
Torrhen Stark brings his army to the Trident, sees the dragons, and kneels rather than sacrifice the North.
People: Torrhen Stark, Aegon I Targaryen
Battle of the Trident · Robert's Rebellion, 283 AC
Robert and Rhaegar meet in the river; Robert's warhammer stoves in the prince's chest and the rubies scatter into the water.
People: Robert Baratheon, Rhaegar Targaryen, Eddard Stark
The Ruby Ford in the wars
- Aegon's Conquest – The King Who Knelt (1 BC): ⚔ Torrhen Stark kneels, won by Aegon · Balerion – dragons took part
- Robert's Rebellion – The Battle of the Trident (283 AC): ⚔ The Trident, won by Robert Baratheon
People connected with The Ruby Ford
- Torrhen Stark House Stark
- Aegon I Targaryen House Targaryen
- Robert Baratheon House Baratheon
- Rhaegar Targaryen House Targaryen
- Eddard Stark House Stark
Explore in 3D
The Ruby Ford 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 Ruby Ford
Where is The Ruby Ford?
The Ruby Ford lies in Riverlands. Ford of the Trident on the kingsroad, named for the rubies knocked from Rhaegar's armor.