Chrysanhemum - The meaning of flowers. The chrysanthemum is a popular perennial first cultivated by the Chinese more than 2500 years ago. Used initially as a herb, the chrysanthemum was first exhibited in England in 1795. Chrysanthemum is a Chinese word, derived from Chu hua meaning October flower.
The island is damp and dreary. The castle of Dragonstone is a small fortress located on the face of the volcano. Outside its walls sits a small fishing village on the stormy coast. Beneath Dragonmont are rich deposits of dragonglass.
Fire was the best way to attack the early Motte and Bailey castles since they were made entirely of wood. The fire might be started by building a bonfire against the outer wooden fence (palisade) or, more usually, by archers shooting fire-arrows into the castle. good way of attacking a stone castle was through mining. Attackers would dig a tunnel underground up to the castle walls, under the gatehouse if possible. They would then set a charge and make an explosion which would make the walls crumble and collapse.