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Where is Valyria?

Valyria is southwest of Slaver's Bay, ad southeast of Westeros. Click for a larger view. ©George RR MArtin 2012, used with permission — Valyria is southwest of Slaver’s Bay, and southeast of Westeros. Click for larger view. ©George RR Martin 2012

In Season 5 Episode 5, Tyrion and Jorah Mormont are heading to Meereen by boat. That’s a careful choice on Jorah’s part, but it goes horribly wrong when they detour through Valyria, in the shadow of the Doom.

So, why go through Valyria? And where is Valyria in context to the rest of Essos?

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