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Necromancy in ASOIAF

| By History of Westeros

Bring out your dead! Though the term isn’t used often, necromancy as a concept has a major place in ASOIAF. It’s a deep topic: from wights beyond the Wall in the middle of nowhere to Ser Robert Strong at the Red Keep itself… From Beric Dondarrion and Lady Stoneheart to ancient tales as far east as Asshai and as far west as the Iron Isles, not to mention real world influences both historical and fictional. ‘

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This week on History of Westeros, we delve into the chilling world of necromancy in A Song of Ice and Fire! From the horrifying wights beyond the Wall to the shocking resurrection of Beric Dondarrion and the terrifying Lady Stoneheart, we explore the diverse forms and implications of this forbidden magic. We’ll trace the threads of necromancy from the Riverlands, where Catelyn Stark’s fate intertwines with House Tully and the Blackhaven Dondarrions, all the way to the enigmatic city of Asshai and the unsettling presence of Ser Robert Strong in King’s Landing. We uncover the historical and fictional influences behind this powerful practice, examining its impact on the major houses and the very fabric of Westerosi society. Prepare to be captivated by the dark arts and the chilling consequences they unleash!