The Current State of Westeros After A Dance with Dragons | ASOIAF Explained

Where does Westeros stand at the end of A Dance with Dragons? The War of the Five Kings may be officially over, but the Seven Kingdoms are far from peace. King Tommen sits on the Iron Throne while King's Landing is torn between Cersei Lannister, the Faith Militant, and House Tyrell. With Kevan Lannister and Grand Maester Pycelle dead, the capital is more vulnerable than ever. In the North, House Bolton controls Winterfell while Stannis Baratheon prepares to challenge them. The fate of the battle for the North remains unknown. Sansa Stark is hidden in the Vale under Littlefinger's protection, while the Riverlands remain devastated by war and Lady Stoneheart continues her campaign of vengeance. A new threat has also arrived in Westeros. Young Griff, claiming to be Aegon Targaryen, has landed in the Stormlands with the Golden Company and captured Griffin's Roost, bringing a new contender for the Iron Throne into the conflict. Whether he is truly Rhaegar Targaryen's son remains one of the greatest mysteries in the published books. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen is stranded in the Dothraki Sea after flying away from Meereen on Drogon. Meereen itself is surrounded by enemies, while Tyrion Lannister has become entangled in the growing crisis. Victarion Greyjoy is also approaching with the Iron Fleet and a mysterious dragon horn. In the far North, Jon Snow has been stabbed by members of the Night's Watch, leaving his fate unresolved. Beyond the Wall, the threat of the Others continues to grow. This video examines the complete political and military situation of Westeros and Essos at the end of A Dance with Dragons, including every major faction, claimant, battlefield, and unresolved storyline. Based strictly on the published ASOIAF novels and ending at A Dance with Dragons. No TV adaptation material and no speculation presented as confirmed canon. #ASOIAF #GameOfThrones #ADanceWithDragons #Westeros #AsoiafExplained #GeorgeRRMartin #Targaryen #IronThrone #JonSnow #DaenerysTargaryen #AegonTargaryen #StannisBaratheon #Lannister #Stark