Great Empire of the Dawn: Dragonlords of Ancient Asshai
David Lightbringer・36 minutes read
The text explores the ancient kingdom of the Great Empire of the Dawn, potentially the origin of dragon taming and advanced civilizations, linking to Westeros and Valyria. It highlights the mysterious connections between the Great Empire of the Dawn, Dragonlords, the Long Night, and key characters like Azor Ahai and Daenerys Targaryen.
Insights
- The Great Empire of the Dawn, believed to be the first dragon taming civilization, holds the key to understanding the origins of dragons, Dragon Lord magic, and their potential influence on Westerosi history.
- The mysterious city of A Shy, constructed from greasy black stone and lacking children or animals, hints at a dark past possibly tied to the Great Empire of the Dawn, dragonlords, and significant historical events like the Long Night, suggesting a complex and interconnected history.
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Recent questions
What is the Great Empire of the Dawn?
An ancient kingdom with immense wealth and power.
What are the Five Forts in Yi Ti?
Ancient Citadel's possibly built by Dragon Lords.
Where did dragons originate?
Possibly in the Far East, shadow lands.
What is the significance of Ash in the lore?
Potentially linked to the Great Empire's downfall.
What is the theory behind A Shy's history?
Once a prosperous empire cursed during a calamity.
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Summary
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Origins of Dragons: Great Empire's Legacy
- The world of Ice and Fire contains a tale of an ancient kingdom called the Great Empire of the Dawn, similar to Atlantis, known for immense wealth, knowledge, and power.
- The Great Empire of the Dawn's story hints at the people who likely tamed dragons before the Valyrians, offering a key to understanding the origins of dragons and Dragon Lord magic.
- Evidence suggests that ancient pre-Valyrian Dragonlords may have visited Westeros, solving mysteries like House Dayne's sword, Valyrian looks, Azor Ahai's relevance, and the Last Hero's dragon steel sword.
- The theory also illuminates non-Westerosi origins of Hightowers, Ironborn, Danes, and Lannisters, as well as the presence of dragons, Dragon Slayers, and advanced structures in Westeros.
- The Great Empire of the Dawn's history is linked to the Long Night, the Bloodstone Emperor's reign of terror, and the eventual return of light and love to the world.
- The Long Night, a global Cataclysm, serves as a universal historical marker, connecting the Great Empire of the Dawn to the Azor Ahai myth and the rise of civilizations like Yi Ti.
- The Five Forts, ancient Citadel's in the Golden Empire of Yi Ti, possibly built by dragon Lords, stand as a mystery due to their fused black stone construction resembling Valyrian work.
- The Five Forts' dragon-forged fused stone hints at a missing pre-Long Night dragon Lords civilization in the Far East, possibly linked to the Great Empire of the Dawn.
- Clues from Bran's dream, Daenerys' dragon eggs, and Septon Barth's writings suggest dragons originated in the Far East, with ancient texts claiming they were first tamed in the shadow lands.
- The Great Empire of the Dawn, believed to have tamed dragons first, may have been a vast empire that taught Valyrians their dragon-taming arts before departing, leaving behind a legacy of mystery and power.
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Dragonlords, Empire of Dawn, and 5/4 Connection
- The 5/4 structures are believed to have been constructed by the great Empire of the Dawn, utilizing a unique stone building technique requiring Dragonlords' presence.
- Dragonlords are speculated to have originated from Ash, potentially linking them to the great Empire of the Dawn and the 5/4 construction.
- The ancient history of the great Empire of the Dawn, spanning ten thousand years, has been fragmented due to the cultural impact of the Long Night.
- Durran Durrandon's key discovery sheds light on the possible connection between Dragonlords, the great Empire of the Dawn, and the construction of the 5/4.
- The ghostly figures in Daenerys Targaryen's dream, resembling Valyrians with gemstone eyes, are likely ancestors of the great Empire of the Dawn, indicated by the gemstones they possess.
- The gemstone-eyed figures in Daenerys' dream, believed to be Dragonlords, wield swords of Pale Fire, reminiscent of Lightbringer, associated with the great Empire of the Dawn and Azor Ahai.
- The gemstone-eyed figures in Daenerys' dream, potentially the great Empire of the Dawn rulers, urge her to "wake the dragon," hinting at her role as Azor Ahai reborn.
- The linguistic connections between Azor Ahai legends and lands within the former borders of the great Empire suggest a link between Ash and the ancient civilization.
- The massive size and magical blight of Ash, along with its historical significance as a thriving port, indicate its potential inclusion in the great Empire of the Dawn.
- The eerie characteristics of Ash, such as black stone structures, dark skies, and twisted river life, hint at a past catastrophic event akin to the Doom of Valyria, possibly linked to the great Empire's downfall.
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Mysterious A Shy: City of Gold and Curses
- A Shy, a city in the Shadowlands, is known for its abundance of gold and gems, attracting ships seeking treasures and mysterious items.
- The city relies on trade for food due to the lack of local agriculture, sustained by a small population of wizards.
- A Shy's lack of children or animals hints at a toxic environment, posing challenges for sustaining a larger population.
- Speculation arises about A Shy's past prosperity, potentially as the capital of a once-thriving empire controlling vast territories.
- The presence of fused stone in A Shy suggests ties to dragonlords and the Great Empire of the Dawn, with connections to Valyria and Dragonstone.
- The city's construction from greasy black stone, associated with curses and evil magic, raises questions about its origins and history.
- The theory of A Shy being initially built from regular stone or fused stone before being cursed during a calamity like the Long Night is proposed, linking to the Bloodstone Emperor's dark magic and a meteorite impact.
