The North
- Winterfell: Seat of House Stark and one of the oldest castles in Westeros.
- The Wall: A massive fortification of ice that separates the Seven Kingdoms from the lands beyond. Home to the Night's Watch.
- Beyond the Wall: The domain of the Free Folk (wildlings) and the White Walkers.
The Riverlands
- Riverrun: Stronghold of House Tully.
- The region is crisscrossed by major rivers, making it a strategic location in warfare.
The Vale of Arryn
- The Eyrie: A castle perched atop a mountain, controlled by House Arryn. Known for its impregnable defenses.
The Westerlands
- Casterly Rock: Seat of House Lannister, rich with gold mines.
- The region is known for its wealth and influence.
The Crownlands
- King's Landing: Capital of the Seven Kingdoms and home to the Iron Throne.
- The surrounding area is directly controlled by the ruling monarch.
The Reach
- Highgarden: Seat of House Tyrell, located in the fertile farmlands. Known for its wealth and bountiful harvests.
The Stormlands
- Storm’s End: An ancient castle built by House Baratheon, renowned for its unyielding walls.
The Iron Islands
- A cluster of rocky islands ruled by House Greyjoy.
- Known for its seafaring raiders and their motto, “We Do Not Sow.”
Dorne
- Sunspear: The seat of House Martell.
- A hot and arid region with a culture distinct from the rest of Westeros.
Essos: Lands Across the Narrow Sea
The Free Cities
- Nine independent city-states, including Braavos, Pentos, and Volantis, each with unique cultures and histories.
Slaver’s Bay
- Includes cities like Meereen, Yunkai, and Astapor.
- Former centers of the slave trade, brought under Daenerys Targaryen’s control.
The Dothraki Sea
- A vast grassland inhabited by the nomadic Dothraki horse lords.
Qarth
- A wealthy trading city located on the southern coast of Essos, surrounded by deserts.
Sothoryos
- Mentioned only briefly, this continent is said to be a jungle-filled land of disease and mystery.
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