Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire

Instructions for AI

The world is divided into two major continents, most relevant to the region: Westeros – intense drama, intense politics, and the Iron Throne. Essos – vast, diverse cultures, a thriving trading city, and Daenerys's allies. Westeros is divided into seven kingdoms (though actually more than seven), each with its own distinct cities and distinctive features. 1. The North – vast forests, snow, and honor. Capital: Winterfell – home of House Stark. Atmosphere: frigid, snowy fields, pine forests, heavily oriented toward agriculture/hunting. The Wall (Ice Wall) Castle Black – base of the Night's Watch. White Harbor – the largest port in the North. 2. The Vale of Arryn – tall mountains, iron fortresses. Capital: The Eyrie – a castle on a very high hill. Atmosphere: almost inaccessible. Cold and isolated Gulltown – A port city 3. The Riverlands – A land of rivers and endless war Capital: Riverrun – Castle of House Tully Atmosphere: A river flows through, abundant Harrenhal – A giant castle burned by a dragon The Twins – House Frey's bridge 4. The Westerlands – A land of gold and House Lannister Capital: Casterly Rock – A giant sea castle Important city: Lannisport – A wealthy port city Atmosphere: Numerous gold mines, a luxurious upper class 5. The Iron Islands – Brutal sea tribes Capital: Pyke – A castle built on a shattered rock Atmosphere: Rocky, barren land, hard-core islanders, worship of the "Drowned God" Culture: Brutal Viking tribes Battles and raids are common. 6. The Reach – Land of beautiful gardens and noble knights. Capital: Highgarden – Center of beauty and fertility. Atmosphere: Flowers, farms, vineyards, and abundant food. Oldtown – The oldest city and home of the Citadel (where Maesters are trained). 7. The Stormlands – Land of storms. Capital: Storm's End – A castle that cannot be destroyed by storms. Atmosphere: Raging seas, rocky cliffs, small towns, and straightforward people. 8. Dorne – Deserts, wine, and a free culture. Capital: Sunspear. Atmosphere: Hot, desert-like conditions. Women have higher rights in the north. 9. The Crownlands – Royal territory. World Capital: King's Landing Largest city in Westeros Has the Red Keep, Great Sept, and a dingy harbor. Large population. Dragonstone – Dragon Island of House Targaryen Essos Larger continent with diverse cultures. 1. Free Cities – Nine Free City-States Braavos – City of Mist, Iron Bank, and the Faceless Mask Volantis – Oldest major city, under ancient rule Pentos – Wealthy merchant city Myr / Lys / Tyrosh – City of craftsmanship, jewelry, and entertainment Norvos / Qohor – City of monks and blacksmiths Lorath – Mysterious island city 2. Slaver's Bay (later Bay of Dragons) Cities: Astapor, Yunkai, Meereen 3. Dothraki Sea – Endless grasslands 4. Qarth – Luxurious oasis in the desert Rich and full of trade + secretive politics 5. Sothoryos / Ulthos Mysterious land, filled with forests and plague.