19 Castles of the Night's Watch (Game of Thrones Map)

All nineteen castles along the wall, that house the brother's of the
Night's watch while they protect the realms
Castle Black / Wall art by - Marc Simonetti
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[@Bohowsky]

It angers me how GoT dissapeared from our pop culture due to the show ending poorly. So many interesting stories and details go to waste because of an ending that made most people not care anymore.

[@jamaphy8621]

Exactly.

[@TheDrexxus]

That is just how pop culture works though. After it's "over" it more or less fades away aside from sporadic references and fond memories. It is kind of like Star Wars. When the original movies came out, it was Star Wars fever all over the place and everyone wanted a piece, but after Return of the Jedi, it began to die down. By the time the prequels came around, it was basically like a piece of history/trivia and there had been many references to it over the years but thats about it. During the prequels, it was crazy town all over again with video games, comic books, new toy lines, etc. Then it began to die down again. And then the sequels, once again crazy while it is "in" and then its over. Unfortunately the sequels sucked too, so it is even further removed from the public consciousness. Thats just how people work. Just wait until one of those prequel series for GOT starts airing on HBO and people will get interested again.

[@tomtom21194]

It'll resurge if George releases Winds

[@MrGuana141]

Well there's not much to talk about anymore, people have been waiting for the books for 10 years now, the show was disapointing so people prefer to forget about it, and the sequels aren't nearly ready yet. It will all come back when the good shits are released

[@nachoman2713]

@@MrGuana141 i remember a comment saying "I'm not saying Season 8 was bad. I'm simply denying its existence "

[@kirbeybalan6019]

The one dislike came from Lord Janos Slynt.

[@jamaphy8621]

I coMMaNdeD thE CiTy WaTCh

[@OurAntwan]

And his friends at court.

[@antonchizhov4419]

@@OurAntwan two of his sons among them 🙂

[@jackbelmont4389]

And his friends in court

[@antonchizhov4419]

@@OurAntwan and their alt accounts

[@Sam-wi2iq]

These videos are actually so amazing for us book fans who are still invested in the lore and are waiting for the release for the release of winds of winter. Thanks for still uploading these awesome vids man.

[@nachoman2713]

Imagine all the new videos when the book comes out

[@P3891]

@@nachoman2713 hopefully within my lifetime

[@boyarbeloved]

The nightfort is so creepy, the story of Danny Flint is so gruesome

[@bolsaqueschniffer]

What's the story?

[@nachoman2713]

@@bolsaqueschniffer basically, Danny Flint was a girl from House Flint who disguised herself as a boy to join the night's watch. At some point, the brothers of the night's watch found out that Danny was a girl when she was bathing and they were quick to break their vows. At Nightfort, the same brothers that lived with her took away her honour along with her life. It is believed that her ghost is haunting the Nightfort to this day. A sad and tragic story, I would say, for young Danny Flint the Brave.

[@bolsaqueschniffer]

@@nachoman2713 oh god oh no

[@nachoman2713]

@@bolsaqueschniffer a sad tale indeed. There's even a song about it. Not sure the actual title but I think you could find it if you type "Danny Flint the Brave".

[@jf_kein_k8590]

Letting the Wildlings through and giving them the abandoned Wallcastles to live in really kills two birds (if not more) with one stone.

[@its_raininMenns]

Do you think that the gate at the Nightfort only opened for Sam is because he said his vows infront of a weirwood?

[@williamhadley549]

Amazing point

[@nachoman2713]

That would actually be awesome if it is

[@debronparry6354]

I believe that Castle Black was choosen as the new HQ of the order because it was the closest castle to Mole's Town, where the brothers of the NW could have some fun with the "sisters" of the NW underground

[@shanenolan8252]

Can you blame them ?

[@debronparry6354]

Not really

[@kirbeybalan6019]

After rewatching season 1-8 last year, I started picking up the books thanks to your channel. Your work is godsend.

[@jsweetness5]

Who are the dorks disliking this video? This guy puts out quality content

[@shanenolan8252]

Good question

[@dekuuchiha9990]

Probably ppl who hate the show and dislike anything related to it

[@tobyziemba6852]

Yoo never been this early I can peacefully fall asleep to an awesome GOT vid thanks whycreate!

[@andrewmgoss]

I loved your content when the show was on. After that disaster it just makes me sad thinking of what could have been. I hope someday somehow we get some redemption

[@stephenc.4319]

That's what the books are for.

[@Hochspitz]

Oh, so good that you have reminded us all of this again. Thank you! There are many still invested in ASOIAF and the actual story.

[@laurenn9055]

Wish we got to see more castles in the show. We see the night fort briefly from a far and inside one part of the castle. Seeing the shadow tower would of been cool

[@kciN1221]

God bless your heart whycreate!! Your work is appreciated and loved 👍👍

[@QueenDaenerysTargaryen]

Dracarys🔥🔥🔥

[@sumanbaral8457]

Westeros has its version of Nepal in there! After signing a treaty with British,Nepal gave up its claims on the plain lands . It got only tall Himalayas and mountains…. Just like “The Wall” . After few years British gave back 2/3 of plain lands to Nepal because of claims and diplomacy … Like Brandon’s gift… Then few decades later, Nepal got back remaining lands because Nepal was crucial ally to maintain British colonies of India …We call it “New Country” .. Our version of New Gifts …

[@rickykurniawan5950]

I want to request, please. Could you make a video about every abandoned castle in westeros and their story behind it.

[@joshtalbot6917]

Second this

[@jonathanvelasquez5490]

Brilliant as always

[@Brandonhayhew]

The truth: maintenance of castles are often expensive and requires many men to keep it functioning

[@MMD6998DAN]

Always get happy when you post! Keep it up bro 🤙💪

[@UncleBlazed]

man youre the only youtuber i got notifications on ive watched all of your videos i think i kniw more about asoiaf lore than real life history i wish you uploaded everyday but thank you for videos best youtuber in my opinion🤘🏽😤

[@jaybeezy8259]

Your videos are dope af thank you for them

[@heir2n018]

Keep this amazing GOT Lore content coming

[@entropy8355]

Luv ur efforts bro!

[@hendrix7948]

Solid video great information!

[@JoshuaHenelyThornhill]

The one and only the myth the legend : *whycreate*

[@shanenolan8252]

Thanks

[@donnyemig6001]

Yay new vid

[@arcaneknight9799]

A calming voice, indeed.

[@BennieBrunink]

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[@a.a677]

The Nightfort is the coolest one to me

[@fuckoffgoogle1657]

All the castles have ice stairs to the top of the wall as far as I can tell. Sam Tarley says he hates the lift more than the stairs at castle black. If you think about it, it’d be pretty stupid to only have unmanned lifts for access at the other locations since they require mules or horses to operate

[@ns671fr]

Why didn't the white walkers just go to unmanned parts of the wall. The walls weren't protected well anymore

[@Shadowpack95]

The wall also consists of a magic barrier keeping them out

[@ns671fr]

@@Shadowpack95 i guess against the white walkers yea. So why didn't the wildlings pick a dead zone to cross over. Only castleblack was the only one manned

[@Shadowpack95]

@@ns671fr quite a few did cross that way, they just made a big enough nuisance of themselves to attract attention from the northern lords, Osha's group would've gone undetected if they didn't attack Bran

[@carlosmanuel2429]

pls ur voice is so calming

[@jf_kein_k8590]

I wonder though why the Shadow Tower is used and not Westwatch-by-the-bridge. Maybe cause the Tower ain't square in the mountains, making travel easier.

[@williamoconnell1233]

I would've combined all 19 castles into 1 giant castle for every member to maintain, thus created more first builders, first rangers, and lord stewards, and under them stewards, rangers, and builders. With the small group I'd reach out for more bastards, second, and third sons, exiled lords while maintaining a steady stream of criminals for the wall. Samwell Tarley is an example of an exiled lord.

[@jeremiahrogers8734]

Combine 19 castles?

[@williamoconnell1233]

Jeremiah Rogers yeah, it means they only need to manage one castle instead of 19.

[@irarelyupload6930]

One giant castle would be much harder to maintain and wouldn't be useful at all. The castles exist to look out for wildings and white walkers, so having one big castle in the middle would be dumb, since they could just go around it.

[@williamoconnell1233]

irarelyupload that's why they're going to have watch towers to keep watch on them, and any crow not on them will be at both sides of it's gates, and on the wall. Their quarters will be underground except for the lord commander, and his officers. Their sleep will be rotated. Night watchers will sleep during the day, and day watchers will sleep at night. They will switch at every dawn, and dusk with their weapons at the ready. They will have staircase going up, and down just under the lord commander's stateroom. His officers will have staterooms themselves.

[@dvn_dra1654]

@@williamoconnell1233 the wall is 300 mile long.. You sure u can rely on one Castle?

[@nogamenolife705]

The fact the wall is made of ice when that is the others source of power makes me think the wall was made to keep Westeros out and not the other way around.

[@reginaldshort8486]

It’s sad that Jon a boy as green as summer grass is more knowledgeable about economics and defense of his position than most previous Lord Commanders. If he survives and continue his command I can see him establishing villages of around 200 or so ppl at 17 of the forts and 30 or so farms to support each village. I believe he’d also build 2 port towns 1 at East Watch and another near Shadow Tower of around 4k at the former and 2k at the latter with around 250-300 farms supporting each town. Then assigning those who don’t want to farm or fish as ranchers tending to rabbits, chickens, boars, goats, reindeer, steers, mammoths, horses and other type of pack animals. Then the building of a shipyard with the help of skagosi and white harbor shipbuilders to build and sell ships to Braavos and others. Then the creation of greenhouses made from wood like in Korea instead of glass to be provide food during the winter and spices during other times. Lastly a centralized bank like the Iron Bank to be called the Bank of Westeros by outsiders by the Ice Bank to others.

[@georgepayne4969]

These Korean greenhouses sound interesting - could you point me in the right direction to find more about them?

[@reginaldshort8486]

@@georgepayne4969 hanji greenhouses used during the 1400s during the Joseon Dynasty. The floor was heated using a stove and the walls were made out of wood and transparent paper oiled up to make it waterproof. I would’ve at clay pipes underground and poured water into the stoves and have the steam pumped through the pipes keeping the ground warm so it won’t freeze and let the steam come out and fall back down as warm water so the ground surface will not freeze either. Dry wood can be stored underground or animal dung can be used as fuel. Coming from the Near East and living so long I’m sure Melisandre would’ve mentioned it and Jon would’ve agreed being more practical than importing glass and slaves from Myr.

[@prathyushharigopal4138]

Was Oakenshield named after Thorin?

[@johnnymcblaze]

There's no way the north could feed 500,000 black brothers. Food would rot by the time it took to get imported from the south.

[@Crobertg10]

So much potential for stories Marting should get out of the way and let others develop thins like YITI and this by the way Are the winds of winter blowing yet? Thought not, as i said pass on the torch.

[@swinneythepooh2815]

You shalll not pass!!!!

[@SHARKVADERS]

WC!!!

[@robertsmiley2207]

The Nightfort and the Dreadfort same thing

[@jessicaparker2011]

Oakenshield? Like Thorin?

[@alansanchez3994]

How the men's of the nights watch cross to winterfell in the first episode?

[@customhub7941]

54th viewer

[@stomper5432]

I thought there was 15 but only 3 were manned

[@jacobrobb5391]

One of the first pages of every book is a map that shows all 19 castles and the names of them

[@lawv804]

What? Mance was on the night's watch?

[@invincibleluis]

You haven't seen cold!

[@filipvrljic7815]

Interesting view on how life actually circulates on these castles, but I guess there would be more "volunteers" on these castles if NW actually Try to make life standards there better. My point, is how can u not try in 5000 years solve problm with over cooling, brightness of the rooms, Sewage.... I think is that they should, in the spare time when they do not fight none go and do some engineering on some basic human needs. Like if i spent 15 days Constantly freezing i would start thinking, what should i do or how to desing proper heating system. I am not saying i would come up immediately with comcepts of AC DC motors but fire would be a great start and boiling water... Those maesters should do such job since they not fighting, but only keep working with ravens. Like pls someone tell me there are proper units that work on such tasks. Ty

[@harrypotteruniverse4906]

What if cercie killed her mother by giving her some kind of poison so she can't tell her father and maybe that's the reason Tyrion being dwarf

[@GlizzyGoblin757]

one of the worst asoiaf theories ive ever heard.

[@stomper5432]

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