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'''The | [[File:Agot hbo guide map.jpg|thumb|400px|The Known World as seen in the TV show]] | ||
'''The Known World'''{{Ref|aGoT|64}} (also known as the '''Earth'''{{Ref|aGoT|4}}) is a world composed of at least three continents ([[Westeros]], [[Essos]], and [[Sothoryos]]), a large landmass ([[Ulthos]]), and a number of many smaller islands. | |||
None of the four major landmasses have been completely mapped.<ref name=LOIAF>[[The Lands of Ice and Fire]]</ref> | |||
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==Continents== | ==Continents== | ||
[[File:WorldofIceandFire.png|600px|The Known World as of The Lands of Ice and Fire]] | |||
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===Westeros=== | |||
[[File:World_map_Westeros.png|300px|thumb|Location of Westeros within the known world.]] | [[File:World_map_Westeros.png|300px|thumb|Location of Westeros within the known world.]] | ||
Located in the far west of the known world, [[Westeros]] extends southwards from the northern polar icecap for approximately 3,000 miles. The [[Wall]], a colossal fortification which stretches for 300 miles, separates the lands [[Beyond the Wall]] from the [[Seven Kingdoms]], a political entity that unifies the rest of the continent. The Seven Kingdoms is divided into nine constitute regions. | Located in the far west of the known world, [[Westeros]] extends southwards from the northern polar icecap for approximately 3,000 miles. The [[Wall]], a colossal fortification which stretches for 300 miles, separates the lands [[Beyond the Wall]] from the [[Seven Kingdoms]], a political entity that unifies the rest of the continent. The Seven Kingdoms is divided into nine constitute regions. | ||
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===Essos=== | ===Essos=== | ||
[[File:World_map_Essos.png|300px|thumb|Location of Essos within the known world.]] | |||
Separated from Westeros by the [[Narrow Sea]], [[Essos]] extends eastwards for many thousands of miles. It is larger than Westeros but less densely populated. The western edge of the continent is controlled by the nine [[Free Cities]], while the citystates of [[Slaver's Bay]] are located in the south-central region. Much of the continental interior, known as the [[Dothraki Sea]], is grassland ruled by the tribal warriors known as the [[Dothraki]]. Further east is [[Qarth]] and the fabled [[Jade Sea]]. The far eastern coast of Essos is unknown, as it lies beyond legendary [[Asshai]] and the forbidding [[Shadow Lands]]. | Separated from Westeros by the [[Narrow Sea]], [[Essos]] extends eastwards for many thousands of miles. It is larger than Westeros but less densely populated. The western edge of the continent is controlled by the nine [[Free Cities]], while the citystates of [[Slaver's Bay]] are located in the south-central region. Much of the continental interior, known as the [[Dothraki Sea]], is grassland ruled by the tribal warriors known as the [[Dothraki]]. Further east is [[Qarth]] and the fabled [[Jade Sea]]. The far eastern coast of Essos is unknown, as it lies beyond legendary [[Asshai]] and the forbidding [[Shadow Lands]]. | ||
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===Sothoryos=== | |||
[[File:World_map_Sothoros.png|300px|thumb|Location of Sothoros within the known world.]] | [[File:World_map_Sothoros.png|300px|thumb|Location of Sothoros within the known world.]] | ||
[[Sothoryos]] is located south of Essos, on the far side of the [[Summer Sea]]. It is a large continent consisting of deserts and jungles. It is said to be a haven for plagues and dangerous animals, and has not been explored much beyond the northern coastal regions. | |||
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===Ulthos=== | |||
[[Ulthos]] is a large landmass located to the southeast of Essos, across the [[Saffron Straits]] from the [[Shadow Lands]]. It may or may not be a continent.<ref>[http://grrm.livejournal.com/299668.html#comments So Spake Martin]</ref> | |||
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The largest island in the Known World is [[Great Moraq]], located between the [[Summer Sea]] and the [[Jade Sea]] to the south of [[Qarth]]. The second largest appears to be [[Ib]] in the [[Shivering Sea]] north of the [[Kingdoms of the Ifeqevron]], followed by the largest of the [[Summer Isles]], [[Jhala]].<ref name=LOIAF/> | |||
==Other lands== | |||
Lord [[Gylbert Farwynd]] of the [[Lonely Light]], the island farthest west of the Known World, spoke of lands farther to the west, across the [[Sunset Sea]]. This land had no winter and no death. These claims were not treated seriously.{{Ref|aFfC|19}} | |||
King [[Brandon Stark (Shipwright)|Brandon Stark the Shipwright]] attempted to sail across the Sunset Sea, but never returned.{{Ref|aGoT|66}} | |||
==Seas== | |||
The largest seas appear to be the [[Shivering Sea]], north of Essos, and the [[Sunset Sea]], west of Westeros. The [[Summer Sea]] and [[Jade Sea]] lie between Essos and Sothoryos, and the [[Narrow Sea]] seperates Westeros from Essos.<ref name=LOIAF/> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[World Map(HBO Game Of Thrones)]] | * [[World Map (HBO Game Of Thrones)]] | ||
* [[The Lands of Ice and Fire]] | * [[The Lands of Ice and Fire]] | ||
* [[Portal:Geography|Geography Portal]] | * [[Portal:Geography|Geography Portal]] | ||
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
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[[Category:Geography]] | [[Category:Geography]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:35, 27 July 2013
The Known World[1] (also known as the Earth[2]) is a world composed of at least three continents (Westeros, Essos, and Sothoryos), a large landmass (Ulthos), and a number of many smaller islands.
None of the four major landmasses have been completely mapped.[3]
Continents
Westeros
Located in the far west of the known world, Westeros extends southwards from the northern polar icecap for approximately 3,000 miles. The Wall, a colossal fortification which stretches for 300 miles, separates the lands Beyond the Wall from the Seven Kingdoms, a political entity that unifies the rest of the continent. The Seven Kingdoms is divided into nine constitute regions.
Essos
Separated from Westeros by the Narrow Sea, Essos extends eastwards for many thousands of miles. It is larger than Westeros but less densely populated. The western edge of the continent is controlled by the nine Free Cities, while the citystates of Slaver's Bay are located in the south-central region. Much of the continental interior, known as the Dothraki Sea, is grassland ruled by the tribal warriors known as the Dothraki. Further east is Qarth and the fabled Jade Sea. The far eastern coast of Essos is unknown, as it lies beyond legendary Asshai and the forbidding Shadow Lands.
Sothoryos
Sothoryos is located south of Essos, on the far side of the Summer Sea. It is a large continent consisting of deserts and jungles. It is said to be a haven for plagues and dangerous animals, and has not been explored much beyond the northern coastal regions.
Ulthos
Ulthos is a large landmass located to the southeast of Essos, across the Saffron Straits from the Shadow Lands. It may or may not be a continent.[4]
Islands
The largest island in the Known World is Great Moraq, located between the Summer Sea and the Jade Sea to the south of Qarth. The second largest appears to be Ib in the Shivering Sea north of the Kingdoms of the Ifeqevron, followed by the largest of the Summer Isles, Jhala.[3]
Other lands
Lord Gylbert Farwynd of the Lonely Light, the island farthest west of the Known World, spoke of lands farther to the west, across the Sunset Sea. This land had no winter and no death. These claims were not treated seriously.[5]
King Brandon Stark the Shipwright attempted to sail across the Sunset Sea, but never returned.[6]
Seas
The largest seas appear to be the Shivering Sea, north of Essos, and the Sunset Sea, west of Westeros. The Summer Sea and Jade Sea lie between Essos and Sothoryos, and the Narrow Sea seperates Westeros from Essos.[3]
See also
References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 64, Daenerys VIII.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 4, Eddard I.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Lands of Ice and Fire
- ↑ So Spake Martin
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 66, Bran VII.