A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Game of Thrones' main locations mapped and explained
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the latest spin-off from the fertile mind of George RR Martin, a prequel to Game of Thrones and sequel to House of the Dragon. Most of the action is restricted to the tournament at Ashford, but where is the Westeros version of Ashford (as opposed to the Kent or Surrey ones)? If you've forgotten where everywhere is in Westeros, we're here to help. King's Landing is a lot like London, if you think of Westeros as a giant, South America-sized Great Britain, but where was Dragonstone again? What are the Stepstones? Thanks to our maps you can see where the Iron Islands are! If you want to look up Winterfell, here it is: actual maps of Westeros and Essos, on which we've marked all the major locations of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. We've left the continent of Sothoryos off because nothing happens there and no-one's really sure how big it is. (And you can forget the mysterious fourth continent, Ulthos, because till now you'd probably never even heard of it.)
1. Ashford
Location of the tournament that draws Ser Duncan and Egg together, leading to events that will shape the
1. Ashford
If Westeros were Great Britain, Ashford would be Banbury. In the middle of the Midlands, but not a major hub in its own right. A quintessentially Westerosi town in The Reach, with rich farmland, a river and a handily big tournament ground.
2. Dragonstone
Ancestral home of the Targaryens since before Aegon's Conquest, and dwelling place of Daemon (Matt Smith).
2. Dragonstone
In Game of Thrones it was held by Stannis Baratheon for most of the series. (Ser Davos smuggled onions across to it during a siege, earning him a knighthood.) In the season seven premiere, Daenerys reclaimed it – which is fair enough as she was born there.
3. Sunspear, Dorne
That's Prince Doran of Dorne, shortly before being assassinated by his family.
3. Dorne and the Stepstones
Site of no-one's favourite GoT storyline, and the home of Prince Oberyn and the Sand Snakes. It's very hot in Dorne and more than a little Hispanic in flavour. Pretty but boring. Immediately to the east are some small islands called the Stepstones, so named because it's a short hop over them from Westeros to Essos and back. The Crab Feeder operated there in the name of the Triarchy (an alliance of the free Cities of Essos), killing pirates and cementing the power of Targaryens' rivals.
4. Braavos
Here's Arya regarding the Titan of Braavos shortly before being stabbed by The Waif.
4. Braavos
Home of Syrio Forel, First Sword of Braavos and Arya's fencing teacher. The Free City is where Arya wound up after fleeing Westeros, and where she learned the ways of Jaqen H'ghar and the Faceless Men. Lots of canals, if you like that kind of thing, and a colossal Titan statue all on its own.
5. The Eyrie
That's Ser Vardis Egan being hurled out the moon door by Bronn. We miss that guy. (We barely remember that guy.)
5. The Eyrie
The Eyrie was mad Lysa Arryn's fortress, and was inherited by her feeble son Robin. It's a castle in the Vale, a fertile region surrounded on all but one side by mountains, and is virtually impregnable. Colourful locals include Mord the gaoler.
6. Casterly Rock
Don't remember it? It only featured briefly in season seven of GoT.
6. Casterly Rock
It was barely shown in the series, but it's the home of the Lannisters, who are – or were, at least – literally sitting on a goldmine.
7. King's Landing
It doesn't look like this any more, not since Cersei blew up the Great Sept of Baelor.
7. King's Landing
Notable landmarks include the Red Keep (the royal stronghold and home of the Iron Throne) and the ruins of the Great Sept of Baelor. If you're thinking of visiting, don't miss the unique sights of Littlefinger's brothels, and the unique smells of Flea Bottom.
8. The Iron Islands
How did they build those castles, eh?
8. The Iron Islands
Theon Greyjoy's dismal, salty home. The Greyjoy words are 'We Do Not Sow' – so don't expect fertile farmlands on Great Wyk, Pyke and the rest, just loads of seagoing reavers, religious fanatics, sheep and probably some incest.
9. Meereen
Whoops…
9. Meereen
This is where Daenerys was hanging out for aaaages, greatest of the three ancient cities on Slavers' Bay (the others are Yunkai and Astapor). It's got a big pyramid and used to have a statue of a harpy. Subsequently it had lots of liberated slaves and crispy-fried former Wise Masters.
10. Oldtown
Here are Sam and Gilly on their way in.
10. Oldtown
A bit like a medieval Oxford or Cambridge, Oldtown is a university town, home to the Citadel, the enormous tower where all the country's Maesters are trained. Sam did a bit of book-learnin' there.
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