East: the strangest places in Game of Thrones?
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The world of Game of Thrones extends beyond Westeros and Essos, delving into mysterious continents like Sothoryos and cultures like the Jogos Nhai and Yi Ti. Detailed descriptions of exotic cities, dangerous wildlife, and dark magic practices add depth and richness to the lore of the series.
Insights
- Sothoryos, a mysterious southern continent in the world of Game of Thrones, is inhabited by dangerous wildlife and the enigmatic Brindled Men, adding depth to the series' lore beyond the main storyline in Westeros and Essos.
- Yi Ti, an empire reminiscent of imperial China, and Asshai, a city shrouded in dark magic, offer rich historical and mystical elements to the world of Game of Thrones, expanding the scope of the narrative and introducing complex characters and cultures that contribute to the series' intricate world-building.
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Summary
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Expanding Worlds: Game of Thrones Beyond Westeros
- Game of Thrones primarily unfolds in Westeros, home to the Starks and Lannisters, the Wall, and the Iron Throne.
- Daenerys' story, however, begins in Essos, featuring the Dothraki Sea, Slaver's Bay, Braavos, Pentos, Volantis, Valyria, and Qarth.
- The world of Game of Thrones extends beyond the series, with the worldbook detailing distant cities and kingdoms with unique cultures and histories.
- Sothoryos, a southern continent, is shrouded in mystery, with jungles, ruined cities, and deadly diseases like blood boils and Red Death.
- Sothoryos is inhabited by dangerous wildlife like crocodiles, carnivorous fish, snakes, basilisks, and giant apes.
- The native Brindled Men are described as hairy, big-boned creatures with unique features and a savage reputation.
- Yeen, a ruined city in Sothoryos, is built from oily black stone and is considered so evil that even the jungle avoids it.
- The Basilisk Isles, off the coast of Sothoryos, are known for their harsh conditions, pirates, and dark history involving Valyrian blood magic.
- The grasslands of Essos were once home to ancient civilizations like the Sarnori, who were warriors, sorcerers, and scholars.
- The Shivering Sea to the north of Essos is filled with mythical creatures like ice dragons, mermaids, and spirits, along with tales of Cannibal Bay and the island of Ib.
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Warriors ride zorse, cities with dark magic.
- Jogos Nhai are mounted warriors who ride zorses, hybrids of zebras and horses, known for being tough and angry.
- Vargo Hoat, a book character, leads the Brave Companions and rides a zorse in Westeros, involved in cutting off Jaime Lannister's hand in Book 3.
- Jogos Nhai are short and squat due to binding their heads when young, ruled by a war chief and a moonsinger, with chiefs and moonsingers sometimes switching genders.
- Jogos Nhai don't kill each other but constantly wage war on surrounding peoples, including the cities of the Bones, and are believed to have wiped out stone giants.
- Yi Ti, inspired by imperial China, is a wealthy empire with dense forests infested with basilisks, ruled by emperors in magnificent cities larger than King's Landing.
- The Bloodstone Emperor of Yi Ti practiced necromancy, slavery, cannibalism, and torture, causing the Long Night, believed to be ended by Azor Ahai.
- Leng, south of Yi Ti, is an island with tall people, lush jungles, and mysterious Old Ones living beneath ruined cities, with legends persisting about their existence.
- Asshai, a city built entirely of greasy black stone, is a center of dark magic where red priests, bloodmages, and shadowbinders practice, with magic seekers coming from all over the world.
