Volantis
Oldest and proudest of the Free Cities at the mouth of the Rhoyne. Only old Valyrian blood may enter the Black Walls. Its slaves outnumber the free five to one.
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Rulers of Volantis through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | Triarchs of Volantis | Triarchs of Volantis | after the Doom it tried to rule the other Free Cities – the Century of Blood |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | Triarchs of Volantis | Triarchs of Volantis | |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | Triarchs of Volantis | Triarchs of Volantis | |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | Triarchs of Volantis | Triarchs of Volantis | |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | Triarchs of Volantis | Triarchs of Volantis | |
| Present day | 300 AC | Triarchs of Volantis | Triarchs of Volantis (Tyrion Lannister) | a warlike triarch is elected; a fleet sails for Meereen |
Events at Volantis
The Century of Blood · Before the Conquest, after the Doom
Volantis tries to make itself heir of Valyria and conquer the other Free Cities. Braavos, Pentos and others resist until the Volantenes are beaten back.
Tyrion in Volantis · Present day, 300 AC
On his way east, Tyrion is seized by Jorah Mormont in Volantis to be delivered to Daenerys.
People: Tyrion Lannister, Jorah Mormont
People connected with Volantis
- Tyrion Lannister House Lannister
- Jorah Mormont No ruler / contested
Explore in 3D
Volantis 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.
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Questions about Volantis
Where is Volantis?
Volantis lies in Free Cities. Oldest and proudest of the Free Cities at the mouth of the Rhoyne. Only old Valyrian blood may enter the Black Walls. Its slaves outnumber the free five to one.
Who holds Volantis during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Triarchs of Volantis of Triarchs of Volantis – after the Doom it tried to rule the other Free Cities – the Century of Blood.
Who holds Volantis during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Triarchs of Volantis of Triarchs of Volantis.
Who holds Volantis during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Triarchs of Volantis of Triarchs of Volantis.
Who holds Volantis during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Triarchs of Volantis of Triarchs of Volantis.
Who holds Volantis during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Triarchs of Volantis of Triarchs of Volantis.
Who holds Volantis during Present day (300 AC)?
Triarchs of Volantis of Triarchs of Volantis – a warlike triarch is elected; a fleet sails for Meereen.