In ancient times, a pirate king once occupied Crow Island and robbed ships sailing on the Honey River. Before the Andals invaded, this ancient city was founded by ancestors.

Within a century, the old city was occupied by Sam Will Dane, King of Donne, Corey Hall, King of Iron Blood, and Gurry Gardener I, King of Riverbend. It is said that gardener I of gayles sold three quarters of the population of the old city as slaves, but failed to occupy the towering towers.

In modern times, the Heita family surrendered to the conqueror Egon and avoided destruction. He was crowned king of the seven kingdoms by the archbishop in the Temple of Stars in the old city, and the rule of conquerors began that day. During the great plague in spring, the old city was seriously affected, second only to King's Landing.

Prince Oberlin Martell and Princess Elia Martell visited the ancient city on their way to Casterly Rock to discuss their marriage with the Lannister twins.