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East: the strangest places in Game of Thrones? (Alt Shift X)

Dec 11, 2018
Discover the secrets of the Eastern continent Essos and the Southern continent Sothorios, including the mysteries of the Basilisk Isles, the fall of the kingdom of Sarnor, the Shivering Sea and the Ibonese people, and the enigmatic city of Asshai.
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  • Sothorios is a treacherous and mysterious land with dangerous wildlife, deadly diseases, and enigmatic ruins like the oily black stone city of Yeen.
  • The Basilisk Isles, once a penal colony and now infested with dangerous creatures, are a haven for pirates with gruesome customs.

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The Mysteries of Sothorios

Sothorios is a southern continent full of dangerous wildlife and deadly diseases. It is home to various creatures such as crocodiles, carnivorous fish, giant snakes, basilisks, and massive apes. The native people, known as Brindled Men, are described as hairy, big-boned, and savage cannibals. The most enigmatic location in Sothorios is the ruined city of Yeen, constructed from oily black stone, where no trees or vines grow, and even the jungle avoids entering. Sothorios is a treacherous and mysterious land.

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