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− | The '''Doom of | + | The '''Doom of Valyria''', often called '''the Doom''',{{ref|ASOS|23}}{{ref|AFFC|11}} was a cataclysm of an unspecified nature that caused the collapse of the [[Valyrian Freehold]], which had been prospering for five thousand years. It occurred approximately a century before [[Aegon's Conquest]] of [[Westeros]], in [[Years before Aegon's Conquest#Year 114 Before the Conquest|114 BC]]. Spells, knowledge, and recorded history were lost in the Doom, and the [[Century of Blood]] followed the disaster. |
− | == | + | ==Foreshadowing== |
− | + | Twelve years before the Doom, Lord [[Aenar Targaryen]]'s maiden daughter, [[Daenys the Dreamer]], had a powerful prophetic dream along with visions that [[Valyria]] would be destroyed.{{ref|TWOIAF| Ancient History: The Doom of Valyria}} Foreseeing the Doom, she convinced her father to leave Valyria before the cataclysm. Aenar set sail, moving [[House Targaryen]] and their five [[dragon]]s to the island [[Dragonstone (island)|Dragonstone]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} Other Houses of the [[narrow sea]] of Valyrian descent include the [[House Velaryon|Velaryons]] of [[Driftmark]] and and the [[House Celtigar|Celtigars]] of [[Claw Isle]].{{ref|TWOIAF| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} | |
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− | + | ==The Doom== | |
+ | [[File:HBO the doom of V.png|thumb|350px|The Doom]] | ||
+ | On the day of the Doom, every hill for five hundred miles exploded, filling the air with ash and smoke and fire, which killed even [[dragon]]s. Earthquakes destroyed palaces, temples, and towns, while lakes boiled or turned to acid. The [[Fourteen Flames]], the fiery mountains of Valyria, sent molten rock a thousand feet into the air, and red clouds rained down [[dragonglass]]. The cataclysm fragmented the [[Valyrian peninsula]] surrounding [[Valyria]] into numerous smaller islands and creating the [[Smoking Sea]] between them.{{Ref|aDwD|33}} East of Valyria, [[Velos]] and [[Ghozai]] on the [[Isle of Cedars]] were destroyed by a tsunami.{{Ref|aDwD|56}} | ||
− | + | It is commonly believed that the Doom was a natural calamity caused by the eruption of the Fourteen Flames, although some [[septons]] believe the polytheistic Valyrians delved too deep to the [[Faith of the Seven|seven hells]]. Alternatively, Septon [[Barth]] and some [[maesters]] believe that Valyrian spells controlling the Fourteen Flames faltered. Other explanations include the curse of [[Garin the Great]], the fire of [[R'hllor]], or infighting [[dragonlords]] assassinating fire mages.{{ref|TWOIAF| Ancient History: The Doom of Valyria}} | |
− | + | ==Aftermath== | |
+ | Much of [[Essos]] fell into chaos after the Doom. During the [[Century of Blood]], the [[Volantis|Volantenes]] unsuccessfully considered themselves the heirs to Valyria, often waging war against other [[Free Cities]].{{ref|ADWD|14}} The [[Dothraki]] conquered many of the lands surrounding the [[Dothraki sea]],{{ref|TWOIAF| Beyond the Free Cities: The Grasslands}} and the last [[Ibben]]ese king was thrown down.{{ref|TWOIAF| Beyond the Free Cities: Ib}} The [[Slaver Cities]] of [[Slaver's Bay]] regained their independence.{{ref|TWOIAF| Ancient History: The Rise of Valyria}} | ||
− | + | Some [[dragonlords]] in [[Lys]] and [[Tyrosh]] survived the Doom, but they were soon killed along with their [[dragon]]s.{{ref|TWOIAF| Ancient History: The Doom of Valyria}} The dragonlord [[Aurion]] declared himself Emperor of Valyria and led a host from [[Qohor]] toward Valyria, but he and his followers were not seen again.{{ref|TWOIAF| Ancient History: The Doom of Valyria}} [[Tommen II Lannister]], [[King of the Rock]], vanished while sailing to Valyria with his blade, [[Brightroar]], and [[Gerion Lannister]] later disappeared while searching for Brightroar.{{ref|ASOS|32}} It is thus said that no one has returned from a journey to the ruins of Valyria, and even the most hardened sailors shudder at the thought of sailing to ruined Valyria.{{Ref|AFFC|29}} | |
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− | + | Many of [[Valyria]]'s secrets, such as [[magic]],{{ref|AGOT|23}} the method for creating [[Valyrian steel]],{{ref|ASOS|32}} and ancient records{{ref|TWOIAF| Ancient History: Valyria's Children}} were lost in the Doom. The disaster is represented in art across the [[known world]].{{Ref|AGOT|3}} Songs are sung of the Doom.{{Ref|ASOS|60}} | |
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− | + | ==Recent Events== | |
+ | ===''A Game of Thrones''=== | ||
+ | As she walks into the entry hall of [[Drogo's manse]] in [[Pentos]], [[Daenerys Targaryen]] notices a mosaic of colored glass depicting the Doom of Valyria.{{Ref|AGOT|3}} | ||
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+ | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
+ | At the [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]] of King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]], [[Collio Quaynis]] sings a haunting [[High Valyrian]] ballad of two lovers dying amidst the Doom.{{Ref|ASOS|60}} | ||
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+ | ===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ||
+ | [[Euron Greyjoy]] claims to have reaved all over the world during his exile, including a trip to the feared ruins of [[Valyria]]. During the kingsmoot he claims to have found the [[dragonbinder|dragon horn]] among the smoking ruins that were Valyria, where no man has dared to walk but him.{{Ref|AFFC|19}} | ||
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+ | ===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ||
+ | While in [[Meereen]] the merchant prince [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] gifts Daenerys a [[tapestry]] that has been in his family vaults since before the Doom that took Valyria. The old tapestry depicts the [[Valyrian peninsula]] before its destruction.{{ref|aDwD|16}} | ||
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+ | When the ''[[Selaesori Qhoran]]'' sails east near the coast of Valyria, [[Tyrion Lannister]] sees a dull red glow lighting the sky.{{Ref|aDwD|33}} | ||
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+ | [[Ralf the Limper]]'s squadron of [[Iron Fleet]] ships are driven near blighted Valyria by storms while sailing to [[Slaver's Bay]].{{ref|ADWD|56}} | ||
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+ | ==Quotes== | ||
+ | {{quote|[[Valar morghulis]] was how they said it in [[Valyria]] of old. All men must die. And the Doom came and proved it true.{{ref|ASOS|66}}}} - [[Oberyn Martell]] to [[Tyrion Lannister]] | ||
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− | + | {{quote|The [[Valyria|proudest city]] in all the world was gone in an instant, its [[Valyrian Freehold|fabled empire]] vanished in a day, the [[Lands of the Long Summer]] scorched and drowned and blighted.{{Ref|aDwD|33}}}} - thoughts of [[Tyrion Lannister]] | |
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− | + | {{quote|Storms. Three big storms, and foul winds between. Red winds out of [[Valyria]] that smelled of ash and brimstone, and black winds that drove us toward that [[Valyrian peninsula|blighted shore]]. This voyage was cursed from the first.{{ref|ADWD|56}}}} - [[Ralf the Limper]] to [[Victarion Greyjoy]] | |
− | [[ | + | ==Behind the Scenes== |
+ | [[George R. R. Martin]]'s inspirations for the Doom include the legend of [[:w:Atlantis|Atlantis]] and the [[w:Fall of the Western Roman Empire|fall of Rome]],<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1411/ Dromen & Demonen Chat (April 23, 2002)]</ref> as well as the [[w:Pink and White Terraces|Pink and White Terraces]].<ref name=smartertravel>[http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/game-of-thrones-exclusive-george-martin-talks-season-the-winds-of-winter-and-real-world-influences-for-song-of-ice-and-fire.html?id=10593041 George R.R. Martin Talks Season Two, 'The Winds of Winter,' and Real-World Influences for 'A Song of Ice and Fire' (March 26, 2012)]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:29, 16 February 2018
The Doom of Valyria, often called the Doom,[1][2] was a cataclysm of an unspecified nature that caused the collapse of the Valyrian Freehold, which had been prospering for five thousand years. It occurred approximately a century before Aegon's Conquest of Westeros, in 114 BC. Spells, knowledge, and recorded history were lost in the Doom, and the Century of Blood followed the disaster.
Contents
Foreshadowing
Twelve years before the Doom, Lord Aenar Targaryen's maiden daughter, Daenys the Dreamer, had a powerful prophetic dream along with visions that Valyria would be destroyed.[3] Foreseeing the Doom, she convinced her father to leave Valyria before the cataclysm. Aenar set sail, moving House Targaryen and their five dragons to the island Dragonstone.[4] Other Houses of the narrow sea of Valyrian descent include the Velaryons of Driftmark and and the Celtigars of Claw Isle.[4]
The Doom
On the day of the Doom, every hill for five hundred miles exploded, filling the air with ash and smoke and fire, which killed even dragons. Earthquakes destroyed palaces, temples, and towns, while lakes boiled or turned to acid. The Fourteen Flames, the fiery mountains of Valyria, sent molten rock a thousand feet into the air, and red clouds rained down dragonglass. The cataclysm fragmented the Valyrian peninsula surrounding Valyria into numerous smaller islands and creating the Smoking Sea between them.[5] East of Valyria, Velos and Ghozai on the Isle of Cedars were destroyed by a tsunami.[6]
It is commonly believed that the Doom was a natural calamity caused by the eruption of the Fourteen Flames, although some septons believe the polytheistic Valyrians delved too deep to the seven hells. Alternatively, Septon Barth and some maesters believe that Valyrian spells controlling the Fourteen Flames faltered. Other explanations include the curse of Garin the Great, the fire of R'hllor, or infighting dragonlords assassinating fire mages.[3]
Aftermath
Much of Essos fell into chaos after the Doom. During the Century of Blood, the Volantenes unsuccessfully considered themselves the heirs to Valyria, often waging war against other Free Cities.[7] The Dothraki conquered many of the lands surrounding the Dothraki sea,[8] and the last Ibbenese king was thrown down.[9] The Slaver Cities of Slaver's Bay regained their independence.[10]
Some dragonlords in Lys and Tyrosh survived the Doom, but they were soon killed along with their dragons.[3] The dragonlord Aurion declared himself Emperor of Valyria and led a host from Qohor toward Valyria, but he and his followers were not seen again.[3] Tommen II Lannister, King of the Rock, vanished while sailing to Valyria with his blade, Brightroar, and Gerion Lannister later disappeared while searching for Brightroar.[11] It is thus said that no one has returned from a journey to the ruins of Valyria, and even the most hardened sailors shudder at the thought of sailing to ruined Valyria.[12]
Many of Valyria's secrets, such as magic,[13] the method for creating Valyrian steel,[11] and ancient records[14] were lost in the Doom. The disaster is represented in art across the known world.[15] Songs are sung of the Doom.[16]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
As she walks into the entry hall of Drogo's manse in Pentos, Daenerys Targaryen notices a mosaic of colored glass depicting the Doom of Valyria.[15]
A Storm of Swords
At the wedding feast of King Joffrey I Baratheon, Collio Quaynis sings a haunting High Valyrian ballad of two lovers dying amidst the Doom.[16]
A Feast for Crows
Euron Greyjoy claims to have reaved all over the world during his exile, including a trip to the feared ruins of Valyria. During the kingsmoot he claims to have found the dragon horn among the smoking ruins that were Valyria, where no man has dared to walk but him.[17]
A Dance with Dragons
While in Meereen the merchant prince Xaro Xhoan Daxos gifts Daenerys a tapestry that has been in his family vaults since before the Doom that took Valyria. The old tapestry depicts the Valyrian peninsula before its destruction.[18]
When the Selaesori Qhoran sails east near the coast of Valyria, Tyrion Lannister sees a dull red glow lighting the sky.[5]
Ralf the Limper's squadron of Iron Fleet ships are driven near blighted Valyria by storms while sailing to Slaver's Bay.[6]
Quotes
Valar morghulis was how they said it in Valyria of old. All men must die. And the Doom came and proved it true.[19]
- Oberyn Martell to Tyrion Lannister
Every man there knew that the Doom still ruled Valyria. The very sea there boiled and smoked, and the land was overrun with demons. It was said that any sailor who so much as glimpsed the fiery mountains of Valyria rising above the waves would soon die a dreadful death, yet the Crow's Eye had been there, and returned.[12]
- thoughts of Victarion Greyjoy
The proudest city in all the world was gone in an instant, its fabled empire vanished in a day, the Lands of the Long Summer scorched and drowned and blighted.[5]
- thoughts of Tyrion Lannister
Storms. Three big storms, and foul winds between. Red winds out of Valyria that smelled of ash and brimstone, and black winds that drove us toward that blighted shore. This voyage was cursed from the first.[6]
- Ralf the Limper to Victarion Greyjoy
Behind the Scenes
George R. R. Martin's inspirations for the Doom include the legend of Atlantis and the fall of Rome,[20] as well as the Pink and White Terraces.[21]
See Also
References
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 23, Daenerys II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 The World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: The Doom of Valyria.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 33, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 14, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: The Grasslands.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: Ib.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: The Rise of Valyria.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 23, Daenerys III.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Ancient History: Valyria's Children.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 3, Daenerys I.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 16, Daenerys III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Dromen & Demonen Chat (April 23, 2002)
- ↑ George R.R. Martin Talks Season Two, 'The Winds of Winter,' and Real-World Influences for 'A Song of Ice and Fire' (March 26, 2012)