Axe

The Axe is a peninsula in northeastern Westeros, a rugged and forested landmass that separates the Shivering Sea from the Bay of Seals. It is known for its dense forests, which supply timber and pine cones that are carried down the Qhoyne River to Dagger Lake and the Rhoyne. The region is sparsely populated and largely untamed, serving primarily as a source of raw materials for the Free Cities and as a landmark for river travelers.

Geography and Resources

The Axe is a peninsula of dense woodland, its forests yielding timber and pine cones that are transported via the Qhoyne River. Yandry, the Dornish captain of the Shy Maid, describes the Qhoyne as the "Darkling Daughter," a river full of gold and amber from the Axe and pine cones from the Forest of Qohor. This description highlights the Axe's role as a source of valuable natural resources that feed into the trade networks of the Rhoyne river system.

Narrative Significance

The Axe is mentioned only in passing by Yandry as he explains the geography of the Rhoyne to Tyrion Lannister. It serves as a geographical marker, indicating the origin of certain goods that travel down the Qhoyne River. The peninsula itself does not appear as a setting in the narrative, and its mention is confined to this single piece of exposition about the river's tributaries and the resources they carry.