Dragonstone

Dragonstone is a volcanic island in the Narrow Sea, situated off the eastern coast of Westeros at the entrance to Blackwater Bay, opposite the capital region. The island is known for its dark, basaltic stone and for Dragonmont, a prominent volcanic peak that dominates the landscape. The name Dragonstone reflects the fortress and the material used in its construction, as well as the island’s association with the region’s dragonlord history.

Historically, Dragonstone served as the original seat of House Targaryen when they first settled in Westeros after the Doom of Valyria. It functioned as a staging ground for the Targaryen conquest of the Seven Kingdoms before the capital was established at King’s Landing. Even after the royal court moved, Dragonstone remained a strategic fortress and naval base, as well as a symbolic heartland of dragonlord heritage for the Targaryens.

Geographically and culturally, the island is notable for its abundance of dragonglass (obsidian), a resource used for weaponry against adversaries such as the White Walkers. The fortress on Dragonstone is built from the island’s dark stone and includes features designed for defense and maritime command.

In more recent lore, Dragonstone has been used as a base by several pivotal factions in Westeros. In the constant power struggles depicted in the novels and television adaptation, it has served as a stronghold, launching point for campaigns and a seat of leadership for those who seek to claim the throne.