Uncharted Waters: West of Westeros - A Legacy of Exploration

In the conclusion of "Game of Thrones," we witnessed Arya Stark aboard her ship, planning to explore what lies west of Westeros. But did you know that many Westerosi residents had attempted this before?


The question of what lies beyond that island remains one of the series' most mysterious aspects. Many, like King Brandon Stark, known for his love of the sea and exploration, attempted the journey. He built a grand fleet and set sail west but never returned, earning his son the nickname "Brandon the Burner" for burning the northern ships. Rhaenys Targaryen, sister to Aegon the Conqueror, planned to explore the west on her dragon Meraxes but was killed in the Dornish War. Lord Gilbert Farwynd, ruler of Lonely Light, tried to convince Ironborn to follow him to a land without winter, but his plan found little support.


Out of all these attempts, only one met with some success. Elysa Farman, a woman bearing a striking resemblance to Arya Stark, stole three dragon eggs from the Targaryens and sold them for three massive ships. She sailed west and discovered three uninhabited islands named Aegon, Visenya, and Rhaenys. She then sailed west again, never to be seen again.


After a few years, the sailor Corlys Velaryon claimed to have seen Elysa's ship in the far east. This serves as a hint that Elysa may have completed her journey, but her fate and that of the unexplored west remain unknown.


What do you think? Will Arya succeed in following Elysa's footsteps? And what lies in the west, in your opinion? Share your thoughts! #GameOfThrones #AryaStark #WestOfWesteros #ExplorationLegacy