Game of Thrones fans seeking to explore more of the history and typography of the universe created both onscreen and in the literary works of George Martin can do so with the interactive fantasy maps provided by Quartermaester. The virtual map is a digital interpretation of the literary universe expanding through Essos and Westeros and allows consumers to further engage with the locations by clicking to see the land in detail.
Consumers can visit the online page and move the map around, zooming in on certain areas and zooming out to understand the connection between different realms and the moving of political power.
The site also offers convenient links to character descriptions, spoilers and discussion boards to allow readers and fans of the series to have a better understanding of the fantasy universe.
Interactive Fantasy Maps
The Quartermaester Offers a Responsive Cartogram of Essos and Westeros
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