What’s west of Westeros?

Summary

The script narrates the legend of Elissa Farman, a rebellious adventurer from 'Game of Thrones' lore, who sought to explore the uncharted lands west of Westeros. With dreams of discovering new worlds, she embarked on a perilous journey, stealing dragon eggs to fund her voyage on the Sun Chaser. The story speculates her possible survival and influence on Daenerys Targaryen's destiny, weaving a tale of courage, love, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown.

Takeaways

• 🗺️ Arya Stark expresses a desire to go beyond the known world of Westeros to the west, where maps end and the Sunset Sea begins.
• 🚢 One of Arya's ancestors, Brandon the Shipwright, attempted to sail across the Sunset Sea but was never seen again, leaving his empty tomb in Winterfell.
• 🌅 Some Ironborn on the island of Lonely Light believe in a western paradise but have only found a boundless grey sea.
• 🐉 Daenerys' ancestor, Queen Rhaenys Targaryen, had plans to fly her dragon across the Sunset Sea, but died before attempting the journey.
• 🛥️ Elissa Farman, a rebellious and adventurous spirit, built the ship Sun Chaser with funds from selling stolen dragon eggs to the Sealord of Braavos.
• 🔍 Elissa's voyage west was driven by her belief in undiscovered lands beyond the Sunset Sea, with unique flora, fauna, and civilizations.
• 🌊 Elissa's journey faced storms and challenges, with one ship sinking and another, led by Eustace Hightower, returning to Oldtown.
• 🏝️ The surviving crew discovered three small islands in the far west, which Elissa named after significant figures in her life.
• 🌌 Elissa's ultimate fate remains a mystery; she vanished while continuing her search for lands beyond the Sunset Sea.
• 🎭 A theory suggests that Elissa may have reached Asshai in the far east, possibly as the shadowbinder Quaithe, who has a connection to Daenerys.
• 📚 The script also promotes Brilliant, an interactive learning platform for mathematics and science, as a tool for gaining knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Q & A

What does Arya Stark express her desire to do in Season 6 of Game of Thrones?

Arya Stark expresses her desire to go 'west of Westeros' to see 'The edge of the world', a place where all maps stop.

What is the significance of the Sunset Sea in the lore of Game of Thrones?

The Sunset Sea is a mysterious body of water west of Westeros, where no one knows what lies beyond, and it is associated with legends and failed attempts at exploration.

Who was Brandon the Shipwright and what happened to him?

Brandon the Shipwright was an ancestor of Arya Stark who sailed across the Sunset Sea in search of what lay beyond, but he was never seen again and his tomb in Winterfell is empty.

What do the ironborn on the island of Lonely Light believe about the west?

The ironborn on the island of Lonely Light believe there is a 'paradise' in the west, a land without winter or want, although all they have found is a boundless grey sea.

What was Queen Rhaenys Targaryen's plan involving her dragon?

Queen Rhaenys Targaryen planned to fly across the Sunset Sea on her dragon, but she and her dragon died before she could attempt the journey.

Who was Elissa Farman and what was her dream?

Elissa Farman was a rebellious, wild-spirited girl, the daughter of the lord of Fair Isle, who loved sailing and dreamed of sailing west to find strange lands beyond the Sunset Sea.

What is the connection between Elissa Farman and Rhaena Targaryen?

Rhaena Targaryen was married to Elissa's brother Androw, and it is hinted that Rhaena and Elissa were in love, with Rhaena being closer to Elissa than to her husband.

Why did Elissa steal three dragon eggs from Rhaena Targaryen?

Elissa stole the dragon eggs to fund the construction of her dream ship, the Sun Chaser, designed for deep waters and long voyages, to fulfill her dream of sailing west.

What is the significance of the ship Elissa built, the Sun Chaser?

The Sun Chaser was built by Elissa Farman using funds from selling stolen dragon eggs. It was designed for long voyages and deep waters, and she used it in an attempt to sail west beyond the Sunset Sea.

What happened to Elissa Farman after she sailed west with the Sun Chaser?

Elissa Farman's fate is ambiguous. She sailed west and was never seen again, but decades later, a mariner in Asshai glimpsed a ship that could only have been the Sun Chaser, suggesting she may have made it across the world.

What is the theory about Quaithe being Elissa Farman?

Some fans speculate that Quaithe, a shadowbinder from Asshai, is actually Elissa Farman who learned magic, lengthened her life, and continued her adventures, possibly helping Daenerys because she reminds her of Rhaena.

How does the story of Elissa Farman relate to Daenerys Targaryen's dragon eggs?

The dragon eggs that Daenerys Targaryen received from Illyrio Mopatis are hinted to be the same eggs that Elissa Farman stole hundreds of years ago, suggesting a connection between Elissa's adventures and Daenerys' story.