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Bonus: Skagos (spoilers)

October 9, 2013 | By History of Westeros

Ashaya & Aziz discuss the infamous but mysterious island of Skagos. The Stoneborn are perhaps the most ancient and isolated human culture in Westeros. Through the Skagosi we see glimpses of what the North was like eons ago. Along the way there is discussion of cannibals, unicorns, “dead things in the water”, and a certain young Stark boy. You can find our YouTube channel here.

“…a microcosm of ancient northern civilization, a glimpse of what much of the North was like many centuries & eons ago.” – Aziz


“The island sat at the mouth of the Bay of Seals, massive and mountainous, a stark and forbidding land peopled by savages. They lived in caves and grim mountain fastnesses, Sam had read, and rode great shaggy unicorns to war. Skagos meant “stone” in the Old Tongue. The Skagosi named themselves the stoneborn, but their fellow northmen called them Skaggs and liked them little.

Only a hundred years ago Skagos had risen in rebellion. Their revolt had taken years to quell and claimed the life of the Lord of Winterfell and hundreds of his sworn swords. Some songs said the Skaggs were cannibals; supposedly their warriors ate the hearts and livers of the men they slew. In ancient days, the Skagosi had sailed to the nearby isle of Skane, seized its women, slaughtered its men, and ate them on a pebbled beach in a feast that lasted for a fortnight. Skane remained unpeopled to this day.”


Skagos, the isle of unicorns and cannibals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co3EzG7Rv3o

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Ever wondered about the chilling secrets of Skagos? This bonus episode delves into the mysterious island, home to the Stoneborn, a culture untouched by time. Join Ashaya and Aziz as they unpack the legends of Skagos, exploring its cannibalistic past, its unicorn-riding warriors, and its connection to Rickon Stark’s fate. We dissect the history of House Flint and House Magnar, unravel the enigma of Osha and her people, and even discuss Davos Seaworth’s encounters with the island’s strange inhabitants. Prepare to be captivated by tales of ancient northern civilization, shadowy rebellions, and the unsettling truth behind “dead things in the water.” This isn’t just Westeros lore; it’s a glimpse into a prehistoric world brimming with myth and violence—and you can watch the accompanying video on our YouTube channel!

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Davos SeaworthOshaRickon StarkWex Pyke

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