A Song of Ice and Fire

Rail transport in the Known World

Artist's Statement

I created this map as part of a years long hobby of designing fantasy transit maps of both real and fictional places. In the process it helped me both to understand this imagined place better and relate to it more closely and I hope it helps others to do the same.

Image used with permission. Rail transport in the Known World (c) 2014 Michael Tyznik

Map Clues

Member of the Knights Watch, soon your watch begins. But first! You are tasked to review these scenarios for the rail transport of the Known World. How will you proceed? Find what rail transports these individuals need. Please return your answers to jstadler@bryantx.gov. Participants will be in a pool for a prize drawing!

  1. You are a Tully knight that’s been invited to the Red Wedding! If you dare to attend, what rail transport should you take to get there? 
  2. Vengeance is mine! Hissed the Sand Snakes. What is the first rail should they take in order to carry out their vengeance against their family?
  3. Find the route to the city of the horses, a sacred ground to tread from the port of Qarth. 
  4. Winter is Coming!!! Or is it not????! Help Ned to not lose his head and find his way back home from Kings Landing. What rail should he take? 
  5. What’s the fastest route to go get a loan in Braavos if you are in Pentos? 
  6. “Watch out! This Khaleesi is crazy!” Said the questionable Yunkai businessman! “I’ve got to flee to Lorath. What route should I take?” 
  7. After taking a detour, the Hound needs to go back to Clegane’s keep from Highgarden. What route should he take? 
  8. Ahh! Undead fiends, retreat to Castle Black, Knights Watch companions of East watch! What route do they take to flee, hopefully? 
  9. What tower is wailing, pondered Bran? Let’s find out! We’re currently at Storms End. What route do we take?
  10. What rock is made of Gold, and a place that always pay their debts? How do we get there from King’s Landing via rail transport?