Living in the world of Game of Thrones is quite dangerous. It is not for nothing that the series is notorious for letting numerous characters die. However, not every place is equally dangerous. A statistic shows which locations one should better avoid on a spontaneous visit to Westeros and Essos.
What kind of statistic is this? In 2019, shortly after the release of the final eighth season, The Washington Post published a comprehensive statistic about all 6887 deaths in Game of Thrones. They also counted at which locations in the series the most deaths were seen.
A death was only counted if:
- The death is explicitly shown in the series
- The death is not seen directly but occurs very clearly after a specific scene
- The death is not seen but is a very prominent part of the plot
Of course, the numbers cannot be 100 percent accurate. In action-packed battle scenes, it is somewhat more difficult to determine the exact death toll. It becomes even more complicated with dragons, which can literally burn whole groups of people with a single breath. Nevertheless, the statistics show especially deadly locations where one should definitely not linger.
Place 5: The Goldroad
The bottom of this list is occupied by the Goldroad. This is one of the main roads in Westeros that connects the realm of Casterly Rock in the west to King’s Landing in the east. The Goldroad is also used, among other things, to transport gold from the famous gold mines of the Lannisters to the capital, hence the fitting name.
In the series, the Goldroad became an important location in episode four of the seventh season. To secure her power, Cersei needs resources. An army of Lannisters, accompanied by Jaime, transports gold and food along the Goldroad to King’s Landing. But just before they reach their destination, they are attacked by Daenerys on her dragon Drogon and the Dothraki. A fierce battle ensues, during which especially numerous soldiers fall victim to the deadly dragon flames.
Number of deaths: 116
