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โ€” The Reach is one of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms on the continent of Westeros. It was formerly a sovereign nation ruled by the Kings of the Reach before Aegon's Conquest. It is the second-largest of the kingdoms behind the north and is considered the most fertile and heavily-populated part of Westeros.

โ€” The Reach is the most fertile part of Westeros and has numerous and well-populated villages and towns. The Sunset Sea is found to the west, while the hills of the Westerlands are to the northwest and the Blackwater Rush of the riverlands is to the north. The Reach borders the crownlands to the northeast, while to the east and southeast are the stormlands and their Dornish Marches. South of the Reach are the Red Mountains of Dorne and the Summer Sea. The Roseroad links Oldtown with King's Landing by way of Highgarden, while the Ocean Road links Highgarden with Lannisport.

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โ€” The Reach is the second wealthiest region in the Seven Kingdoms behind the Westerlands, but it is the most fertile region. Among the products it produces are melons, fireplums, peaches, apples, and grapes. The Arbor is said to make the finest of rich wines, from reds to a golden vintage. Woodharps made in Oldtown are highly sought after. Bride and groom traditionally exchange gifts on the morning of their wedding in the Reach.

โ€” The Reach is considered the home of chivalry in Westeros. It is the place where knighthood is looked upon with the greatest reverence and esteemed the most. It is also the place where the rules for tourneys are the most stringent and managed. The legendary King, Garth Greenhand, is said to be the progenitors of some of the most prominent of the Reach houses.

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โ€” The Reach is ruled from the castle of Highgarden by House Tyrell. Notable houses have included Beesbury, Bulwer, Crane, Florent, Fossoway, Gardener, Hightower, Merryweather, Oakheart, Redwyne, Rowan, Tarly, and Vyrwel. Noble bastards born in the Reach are given the surname Flowers.

House Tyrell of Highgarden:
โ€” House Tyrell of Highgarden is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms, being Lords Paramount of the Mander and the liege lords of the Reach. A large, wealthy house, its wealth is only surpassed among the Great Houses by House Lannister. Highgarden is an ancient seat of rule and the heart of chivalry in the Seven Kingdoms; the Tyrells style themselves 'Defenders of the Marches' and 'High Marshals of the Reach', and traditionally, they have been Wardens of the South in addition to Lords Paramount of the Mander. Their sigil is a golden rose on a green field, and their words are "Growing Strong". Members of the family tend to have curly brown hair and brown eyes. 2 spots open. (no Selected Tyrells)
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House Beesbury of Honeyholt:
โ€” A noble house from the Reach, sworn to the Hightowers. Honeyholt is located next to the Honeywine river, which flows towards Oldtown and the Whispering Sound. Their arms are three yellow beehives on a black pale over a paly black and yellow field. Their words are "Beware our Sting". The Beesburys descend from the First Men. They claim to have been founded by Ellyn Ever Sweet, a daughter of the legendary Garth Greenhand. 3 spots open
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House Bulwer of Blackcrown:
โ€” A noble house from the Reach, sworn to the Hightowers. Blackcrown is located on the northern coast of Whispering Sound. Their arms depict a bull's skull, bone over blood. Their words are Death Before Disgrace. According to legend, House Bulwer descends from Bors the Breaker, a son of Garth Greenhand. 3 spots open
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House Crane of Red Lake:
โ€” A noble house from Red Lake in the Reach. It is one of the principal houses sworn to House Tyrell. They blazon their shield with a vee of golden cranes on pale blue. According to legend the house was founded by Rose of Red Lake, a daughter of Garth Greenhand. It is rumored that some female members of House Crane are able to skinchange into cranes. The Crane castle of Red Lake is located at a lake of the same name. 3 spots open
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House Florent of Brightwater Keep:
โ€” A noble house from Brightwater Keep in the Reach, one of the main houses sworn to House Tyrell of Highgarden. Their sigil is a red-gold fox's head encircled by blue flowers on ermine. Descended from Garth Greenhand by his daughter Florys the Fox, House Florent boasts a superior claim to Highgarden by their close blood ties to the House Gardener, the extinct Kings of the Reach. 3 spots open
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House Fossoway of Cider Hall:
โ€” House Fossoway of Cider Hall is a noble house from the Reach, one of the principal bannermen sworn to House Tyrell. Cider Hall is located at the fork of the Mander and the Cockleswent. Their banner is a red apple over a golden field. Their words are "A Taste of Glory". House Fossoway is an old noble house of First Men origin from the Age of Heroes. The Fossoways claim descent from Foss the Archer, a son of Garth Greenhand renowned for shooting apples off the head of any maid that took his fancy. 4 spots open
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House Hightower of Oldtown:
โ€” One of the most powerful of the noble houses in the Reach. Their seat is the Hightower, located in the city of Oldtown. The sigil of House Hightower is a stone white watchtower, with a fire on the top. Their motto is "We Light the Way". They possess a Valyrian steel sword called Vigilance. The Hightowers among the oldest and proudest of the Great Houses. 1 spot open
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House Merryweather of Longtable:
โ€” A noble house from the Reach. Their seat of Longtable is located at the confluence of the Mander and the Blueburn. Historically a prominent family of the Reach. Their blazon is a golden horn of plenty spilling out apples, carrots, plums, onions, leeks, turnips, and fruits of many colors, over a white field bordered in gold. Their motto is "Behold our Bounty." 4 spots open
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House Oakheart of Old Oak:
โ€” House Oakheart of Old Oak is an old and powerful family from Old Oak in the Reach, one of the main houses sworn to House Tyrell. Their arms are three green oak leaves on gold. Their banner is thus referred to as the Three Leaves. Their motto is "Our Roots Go Deep". Of First Men origin, the Oakhearts claim descent from John the Oak, a legendary son of Garth Greenhand sired on a giantess. 3 spots open
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House Redwyne of the Arbor:
โ€” One of the main noble houses sworn to Highgarden. Their seat is the Arbor, an island located off the southwestern-most part of Westeros, known for making the best wines in Westeros. The Redwynes control the Redwyne fleet, the largest fleet in Westeros containing two hundred warships and five times as many merchant carracks, wine cogs, trading galleys, and whalers. The sigil of House Redwyne is a burgundy grape cluster on blue, symbolizing the famed wines of the Arbor. Redwynes tend to be freckled and orange of hair. The Redwynes claim descent from Gilbert of the Vines, a legendary son of Garth Greenhand. 3 spots open
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House Rowan of Goldengrove:
โ€” House Rowan of Goldengrove is one of the most prominent and old families from the Reach, its dominions extending all along its northern borders, named as Marshalls of Northmarch. Their blazon is a golden tree on silver. Like several other major Reach houses, the Rowans can trace their descent from the legendary Garth Greenhand, through his daughter Rowan Gold-Tree. 4 spots open
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House Tarly of Horn Hill:
โ€” House Tarly of Horn Hill is a noble house of the Reach, one of the strongest sworn to House Tyrell.Horn Hill is located in the foothills of the Red Mountains. Their sigil is the striding huntsman on green. Their is "First in Battle". Marcher lords of the Dornish Marches, the Tarlys are a family old in honor with rich lands and a strong keep. They are also the keepers of a Valyrian greatsword called Heartsbane. They trace their descent from Harlon the Archer and Herndon of the Horn, sons of Garth Greenhand. 4 spots open
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