Gorgeous fan-made map of Westeros long before Game of Thrones, during the Age of the Hundred Kingdoms
As a lifelong enthusiast of epic fantasy tales, I must say that the intricate world-building of George R.R. Martin’s Westeros has always captivated me. The rich history and ever-changing geography are a testament to Martin’s dedication to detail and his ability to create a believable, immersive universe.
Setting a tale in an entirely fictitious fantasy realm provides the exciting opportunity to design, if desired, a unique map for the fresh geography. J.R.R. Tolkien’s maps of Middle-earth from his Lord of the Rings trilogy are widely recognized. The opening credits of Game of Thrones gained fame by soaring over maps of Westeros and Essos to display the places we would be exploring in each episode, and this trend continues.
George R.R. Martin crafted maps for his Song of Ice and Fire series, but he also devised an intricate history filled with numerous wars and power struggles. This complex past influenced changes in the maps over time; for instance, House Stark didn’t always rule the entire North, and at one point, King’s Landing wasn’t even depicted on the map.
During a specific period, Westeros was in an epoch known as the Age of the Hundred Kingdoms. This era followed the Age of Heroes and was preceded by the initial White Walker invasion, an event that might have served as the backdrop for the aborted TV series “Blood Moon”, but before Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest with his dragon-riding sisters, which unified these diverse kingdoms into seven, with Aegon ruling supreme. On Reddit, a fan named Alister Sinclair created a map depicting what Westeros might have resembled during this time. Have a look at it below:
Many familiar house names appear, such as Stark, Lannister, and Arryn, alongside numerous others yet unaligned with the Wardens of the North, West, or East.
In their own work, Alister Sinclair acknowledges that the historical information they present, found in books such as “The World of Ice and Fire,” is intentionally incomplete and requires some supplementation. They explain that due to the unclear timeline, their interpretation may contain elements of personal speculation or headcanon. For example, House Mudd and House Justman did not historically coexist as depicted, and certain houses have no established location, leading Sinclair to place them randomly. Additionally, they suggest that the North was less divided at the time of the Andals’ arrival than is often portrayed in the lore. However, Sinclair believes that the 12000 years of history mentioned in the lore may be an exaggeration, and the actual events transpired over a shorter period. As such, any discrepancies between their work and canon are attributed to this belief. Hopefully, you will find their interpretation enjoyable!
As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I’ve always admired Martin’s knack for intricately weaving tales. He deliberately leaves certain aspects unspoken, giving readers the liberty to fill in the blanks with their vivid imaginations. The captivating world of Westeros is set to return on our screens soon, with the premiere of the prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, gracing HBO and Max screens sometime next year. And, a year after that, we can look forward to diving into the third season of House of the Dragon.
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