The Vale Map
The complete map of the Vale of Arryn — from the Eyrie and the Gates of the Moon to the Bloody Gate, Gulltown, the Mountains of the Moon, and the eastern fortress lands of House Arryn
The Vale of Arryn is a mountainous region in eastern Westeros ruled by House Arryn. It is famous for the Eyrie, the Gates of the Moon, the Bloody Gate, Gulltown, and the Mountains of the Moon. Its steep terrain, narrow passes, and fortress geography make it one of the hardest regions in Westeros to invade.
What Is the Vale of Arryn?
The Vale is a kingdom of height, isolation, and defense — where geography itself becomes political power.
The Vale of Arryn lies in eastern Westeros, protected by the Mountains of the Moon and ruled historically from the almost unreachable Eyrie. It is one of the most defensible regions in the Seven Kingdoms.
Unlike the open Riverlands or fertile Reach, the Vale is shaped by narrow mountain passes, steep roads, high castles, and dangerous approaches. Armies cannot simply march through it with ease; they must pass through controlled routes like the Bloody Gate.
The region’s political center is tied to House Arryn, one of the great houses of Westeros. The Vale also includes Gulltown, a major eastern port that connects the mountain realm to the Narrow Sea and wider trade routes.
This page is your main hub for the Vale map, helping readers explore the Eyrie, Gates of the Moon, Bloody Gate, Gulltown, mountain clans, and the key roads that shape this isolated eastern kingdom.
The Essential Vale Locations
These are the places that define the Vale’s defense, politics, altitude, and coastal reach.
The Eyrie
The mountain castle of House ArrynThe Eyrie is one of the most unreachable castles in Westeros, perched high in the mountains and famous for its height, isolation, and the Moon Door.
Explore the Eyrie →Gates of the Moon
The lower castle beneath the EyrieThe Gates of the Moon serve as a more practical seat when the Eyrie becomes difficult to access, especially in harsh weather or winter conditions.
Explore Gates of the Moon →The Bloody Gate
The defensive pass controlling land access to the ValeThe Bloody Gate is the Vale’s great military bottleneck, protecting the region from invasion through a narrow and deadly mountain approach.
Explore Bloody Gate →Gulltown
The Vale’s main port on the Narrow SeaGulltown connects the Vale to maritime trade, eastern routes, and coastal movement, giving the mountain kingdom an important sea-facing outlet.
Explore Gulltown →Mountains of the Moon
The rugged mountain system protecting the ValeThese mountains shape nearly every part of Vale geography, from travel and warfare to isolation and the presence of dangerous mountain clans.
Explore Mountains →The Fingers
The narrow coastal peninsula lands of the ValeThe Fingers are harsh, thin coastal lands associated with minor nobility, remote holdings, and the early rise of Petyr Baelish.
Explore the Fingers →Browse the Vale by Zone and Function
Move from high castles to defensive roads, coastal trade centers, and mountain clan territories.
Major Locations in the Vale at a Glance
A quick-reference guide to the Vale’s castles, passes, cities, and mountain zones.
| Location | Type | Position in the Vale | Best Known For | Regional Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eyrie | Mountain castle | High in the mountains | House Arryn, Moon Door, extreme height | Symbolic seat |
| Gates of the Moon | Lower castle | Below the Eyrie | Practical Arryn seat and lower fortress | Accessible power base |
| Bloody Gate | Defensive pass | Western mountain approach | Blocking invasion routes into the Vale | Military choke point |
| Gulltown | Port city | Eastern coast | Trade, ships, access to Narrow Sea | Main port |
| Mountains of the Moon | Mountain range | Across the region | Natural defense and mountain clans | Geographic shield |
| The Fingers | Coastal peninsulas | Northeastern coast | Remote lands and Baelish origin | Coastal fringe |
The Vale Map FAQs
The key questions readers ask when trying to understand the Vale of Arryn at full regional scale.
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Explore the Vale One Peak at a Time
The Vale is more than the Eyrie alone. From high castles and deadly passes to coastal ports and mountain roads, every part of the region explains why House Arryn’s realm is so difficult to break.
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