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− | 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]], whilst the city-states of [[Slaver's Bay]] are located in the south-central region. Much of the continental interior known as the [[Dothraki Sea]] is 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 unexplored, 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]], whilst the city-states of [[Slaver's Bay]] are located in the south-central region. Much of the continental interior known as the [[Dothraki Sea]] is 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 unexplored, as it lies beyond legendary [[Asshai]] and the forbidding [[Shadow Lands]]. |
[[File:World_map_Sothoros.png|300px|thumb|Sothoros location on the Map of the known world.]] | [[File:World_map_Sothoros.png|300px|thumb|Sothoros location on the Map of the known world.]] | ||
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===Sothoryos=== | ===Sothoryos=== | ||
Relatively little known, 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. | Relatively little known, 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. |
Revision as of 23:56, 4 October 2012
Known World is where the events of A Song of Ice and Fire take place. It has three known residing continents, Westeros, Essos and Sothoryos.
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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 and the Seven Kingdoms, a political entity that unifies the rest of the continent. It's 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, whilst the city-states of Slaver's Bay are located in the south-central region. Much of the continental interior known as the Dothraki Sea is 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 unexplored, as it lies beyond legendary Asshai and the forbidding Shadow Lands.
Sothoryos
Relatively little known, 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.