House Yew is a knightly house from The Westerlands. Their seat is a small towerhouse located on the side of a mountain, called Bowman’s Hill and is located in a valley slightly south of the Goldroad. They are known for their bow making workshops, this is also depicted on their sigil, which is a golden longbow on white between two crimson flaunches. Another reference to their bow workshops is their name, Yew, a tree from which the wood is often used for making bows.
Features[]
- Towerhouse, this is where members of House Yew lives. It is a small tower with a gatehouse and a courtyard located on the side of a mountain. It is made out of sandstone with red roofs.
- Hamlet, located in the valley. Inhabitants are mostly farmers and bow craftsmen. It is surrounded by fields.
- Mine, at the other side of the valley. It is used to mine iron.
- Watchtower, can be found at the entrance of the valley and is used to warn the towerhouse in case of approching hostile troops.
Gallery[]
Bowman's Hill on Imgur
Construction[]
Bowman’s Hill was built by Steineke96. Construction started in May 2014, and was finished about a month later.
Inspiration[]
Bowman’s Hill is mostly inspired by other Westerlands builds, for example Casterly Rock.