The Reach

The Reach is one of the constituent regions of the Seven Kingdoms on the continent of Westeral. It was formerly a sovereign nation ruled by the Kings of the Reach before The Velaryon Conquest. It is the second-largest of the kingdoms behind the north and is considered the most fertile and heavily-populated part of Westeral.

The Reach is considered the home of chivalry in Westeral. It is the place where knighthood is looked upon with the greatest reverence and esteemed the most. It is also the place where the rules for tourneys are the most stringent and managed.

The Reach is ruled from the castle of Highgarden by House York. Notable houses have included Ashford, Caswell, Crane, Florent, Fossoway, Hightower, Merryweather, Mullendore, Oakheart, Redwyne, Rowan,Beesbury,Cuy,Bulwer and Tarly. Noble bastards born in the Reach are given the surname Flowers.

Geography
The Reach is the most fertile part of Westeros and has numerous and well-populated villages and towns. The Sunset Sea is found to the west, while the hills of the westerlands are to the northwest and the Blackwater Rush of the riverlands is to the north. The Reach borders the crownlands to the northeast, while to the east and southeast are the stormlands and their Dornish Marches. South of the Reach are the Red Mountains of Dorne and the Summer Sea. The Roseroad links Oldtown with King's Landing by way of Highgarden, while the Ocean Road links Highgarden with Lannisport.

The Reach is watered by the immense river Mander and its tributaries, including the Blueburn and the Cockleswhent. The Reach proper is centered around the Mander. Oldtown is located at the mouth of the Honeywine. The region also includes several islands, including the Shield Islands near the mouth of the Mander and the Arbor south of the Whispering Sound and the Redwyne Straits.

People and Economy
The Reach is the second wealthiest region in the Seven Kingdoms behind the westerlands, but it is the most fertile region. Among the products it produces are melons, fireplums, peaches, apples, and grapes. The Arbor is said to make the finest of rich wines, from reds to a golden vintage. Woodharps made in Oldtown are highly sought after. Bride and groom traditionally exchange gifts on the morning of their wedding in the Reach.

Military
the military strength of the Reach to be fifty thousand swords, the Tyrells can field at least some seventy thousand soldiers. Of their bannermen, House Florent can field two thousand men at best, while House Hightower was able to field much more than nine thousand men.

Plate armor is commonly used in the Reach.