The Valyrian Empire dominated the continent of Essos for entire centuries, spreading its influence worldwide. The Forty Houses of Valyria rule over their respective territories and dragons, establish peace among their peoples, and ruthlessly advance through Slaver's Bay and what remains of the Ghiscari Empire. Selys Belaerys doesn't have a dragon, but her visions bring forth the perspective of a world beyond Essos, to the south. As the great houses drown in fire and blood, she finds herself surrounded by powerful enemies and becomes a voracious spectator for the beginning of the end foreseen by Aenar Targaryen seven years earlier.