Castle Black, The Wall

Castle Black is an ancient stronghold, although the Nightfort, the first castle of the Night's Watch, is said to be twice as old. Castle Black at some point became the seat of the Lord Commander, taking over that role from the Nightfort, at least six hundred years ago. Lord Commander Lothor Burley hosted Queen Alysanne Targaryen and her dragon, Silverwing, at Castle Black in 58 AC. The dragon refused to fly over the Wall despite Alysanne's efforts.[20] Castle Black once held over five thousand fighting men along with their servants, but that has dwindled to a tenth of that number. According to Lord Commander Jeor Mormont, Castle Black now holds six hundred brothers. Craster is said to be the son of a member of the Watch and a woman from Whitetree. When the wildling tried to show their child to the Sworn Brother, she was chased away from Castle Black. Wall Engineers- Lord_Fongu