located to the east of Westeros, separated by the Narrow Sea.

It is home to diverse cultures, cities, and landscapes. Notable locations in Essos include Braavos, Pentos, Volantis, Meereen, and the Dothraki Sea.

Essos is characterized by its cultural variety, ranging from the free cities with their political intricacies to the nomadic Dothraki warriors and the mysterious and ancient city of Asshai.

The Targaryens, with their dragons, originated from the Valyrian Freehold in Essos before its downfall.