And I think the fact that Lord Walder can support such a large part of his offspring says something about the wealth of the house.Įdit: House Beesbury of Honeyholt. This relatively young house has managed to transform their wooden bridge into two formidable stone strongholds with a reinforced stone bridge. House Frey: Own one of the few (reliable) crossings over one of the major rivers in the Riverlands, thereby connecting the both sides of the northern Riverlands. Their wealth is (logically) generated by the economic activity in and around the port city. House Grafton: The house ruling over the highly populated port city of Gulltown. And according to the World of Ice and Fire several small islands around the Arbor, and many settlements on both the main islands as these smaller islands, give way to a large amount of economic activity. The island itself is perfectly placed to either influence or control shipping between the west coast and east coast of westeros, in addition the island lies in proximity to Oldtown and the Honeywine. The Redwyne fleet is the largest and most important contribution to the naval forces of the Reach consisting of 200 warships and around a thousand merchant vessels. The Arbor is renowned over the world for its vineyards and grape-related products. House Redwyne: Arguably one of the wealthiest houses in an already fertile and wealthy region. The houses below are included mainly on assumptions and/or information from The World of Ice and Fire, so take my answers with a grain of salt. In addition the size of the population and bannermen paying taxes comprises the income of a certain house. Therefore my answer will focus on the period just before the war, let's say the situation as it stands when Eddard just took up residence in the Red Keep.Īnyway, the wealthiest of houses are those houses that can profit the most from the economic activity and succes of their respective subjects (i.e.

As of ADWD the economic of Westeros and wealth of the nobility, elite and traders is likely heavily affected by the War of the Five Kings.

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