Sharp Point is the seat of Lord Bar Emmon, a lesser power on the eastern shores whose political significance in the account comes chiefly through the shifting alliances of the Targaryen succession disputes. It appears first as part of the effort to advance Laenor Velaryon’s claim and later in Ser Otto Hightower’s estimate of the support Rhaenyra Targaryen might attract if the succession led to war.

Seat and Political Standing

The account identifies Sharp Point through its lord rather than by describing the place itself: Lord Bar Emmon is named among the lords associated with the eastern shores. In Ser Otto’s later assessment, Bar Emmon belongs to a group of lesser powers, distinct from the stronger House Velaryon but potentially relevant as part of a wider coalition. The available account supplies no physical description of the seat or details of its government.

The Great Council of Harrenhal

At the Great Council of Harrenhal of 101 AC, Lord Bar Emmon joined Corlys Velaryon and Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in supporting their son Laenor as heir to the Iron Throne. Their effort drew support from several lords, including Boremund Baratheon, Lord Stark of Winterfell, Lord Manderly of White Harbor, and Lord Celtigar of Claw Isle. Despite the wealth, influence, and advocacy brought to Laenor’s cause, the assembled lords chose Viserys Targaryen by an overwhelming margin, reportedly exceeding twenty to one. Sharp Point’s lord was therefore part of a notable but unsuccessful coalition.

Later Succession Calculations

During the crisis surrounding Viserys Targaryen’s death, Ser Otto considered which houses might support Rhaenyra if the competing claims came to war. He judged that she could count on Corlys Velaryon and likely on eastern lords including Bar Emmon, Massey, Celtigar, and Crabb, while also considering the possibility of support from the Evenstar of Tarth. His assessment marks a change in political context from the earlier council: Bar Emmon had previously backed Laenor, while Otto now treated the house as a possible ally of Laenor’s half-sister. This is a forecast of likely allegiance, not evidence that Bar Emmon ultimately joined Rhaenyra’s cause.