Basilisk Isles
A fever-ridden chain of islands between Naath and Sothoryos – the Isle of Toads, the Isle of Tears, Talon, Skull – haunt of corsairs and slavers who sell their catch at Barter Beach.
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Rulers of Basilisk Isles through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles | Pirate kings | the Isle of Toads is older than Valyria; its toad idol was carved by no human hand |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles | Pirate kings | |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles | Pirate kings | |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles | Pirate kings | |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles | Pirate kings | corsair fleets prey on the Summer Sea trade |
| Present day | 300 AC | Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles | Pirate kings |
Events at Basilisk Isles
The corsairs grow bold · War of the Five Kings, 299 AC
With the Free Cities at war and Volantis distracted, the pirate kings of the Basilisk Isles prey on every ship crossing the Summer Sea; Barter Beach does a roaring trade in captives.
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Basilisk Isles is one of 40 places on this site rebuilt as a walkable 3D scene from the descriptions in the books – with its surroundings, banners of the ruling house and lore points of interest that change with the era you choose. Open the map, pick an era on the timeline and press Walk around in 3D.
Questions about Basilisk Isles
Where is Basilisk Isles?
Basilisk Isles lies in Basilisk Isles. A fever-ridden chain of islands between Naath and Sothoryos – the Isle of Toads, the Isle of Tears, Talon, Skull – haunt of corsairs and slavers who sell their catch at Barter Beach.
Who holds Basilisk Isles during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Pirate kings of Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles – the Isle of Toads is older than Valyria; its toad idol was carved by no human hand.
Who holds Basilisk Isles during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Pirate kings of Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles.
Who holds Basilisk Isles during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Pirate kings of Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles.
Who holds Basilisk Isles during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Pirate kings of Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles.
Who holds Basilisk Isles during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Pirate kings of Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles – corsair fleets prey on the Summer Sea trade.
Who holds Basilisk Isles during Present day (300 AC)?
Pirate kings of Corsairs of the Basilisk Isles.