It became the seat of the High Septons for a thousand years, which made Oldtown the unquestioned center of the Faith for all of Westeros. ĭownriver is the Starry Sept of the Faith of the Seven, which was raised on the command of Lord Triston Hightower. The Citadel is considered to be the greatest seat of knowledge in the known world. Boys and men gather there from all over Westeros to learn, study, and forge a maester's chain. The Citadel is located upriver on both sides of the Honeywine. Rat pits and black brothels are located in the undercity. West of the river, the Guildhalls line the river bank. The river road winds along beside the Honeywine through the heart of the city. Many small isles are located in Oldtown The Quill and Tankard, an inn, stands on its own island in the Honeywine. Foliage include melons, moonbloom, nightshade, peaches, and pomegranates. During summer, it steams and swelters during daytime but comes alive at night. Beautiful Oldtown is described as smelling as flowery as a perfumed dowager.
The city itself is surrounded by massive, thick, high stone walls. Most bridges are made of stone as well, although some wooden bridges can be found as well. Oldtown is built in stone, with all its streets cobbled, which can make them wet and slippery on a damp day. These include the Thieves Market and Ragpicker's Wynd. Oldtown is a labyrinth of wynds, crisscrossing alleys, narrow crookback streets, and markets. The Roseroad travels from Oldtown to Highgarden, from where it continued on to King's Landing. To enter the port of Oldtown from the Sunset Sea, one first needs to enter the Whispering Sound. To the east lies Uplands, and to the west Blackcrown and Three Towers. North of the city are the castles Honeyholt and Brightwater Keep. Oldtown is located at the mouth of the Honeywine in the southwestern side of the Reach.
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