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The First Men began to enter Westeros approximately seven thousand years before the Coming of the Andals, though this period itself took place over a significant period of time, despite myths of a single leader and migration. This period came to an end with the breaking of the Arm of Dorne approximately 5000 B.I. - whether it came about as a result of natural forces, or supernatural ones. | The First Men began to enter Westeros approximately seven thousand years before the Coming of the Andals, though this period itself took place over a significant period of time, despite myths of a single leader and migration. This period came to an end with the breaking of the Arm of Dorne approximately 5000 B.I. - whether it came about as a result of natural forces, or supernatural ones. | ||
It remains unclear in which order the First Men settled Westeros, whether Dorne was barren and unappealing, or whether it was settled first which prompted other groups to continue northwards beyond the Red Mountains. The peoples of the North would claim that the North was the earliest settled region, on account of the grave of the First King beneath the First Barrow. Other landmarks being given names such as Oldcastle and First Hollow would also seem to suggest the First Men of the North see themselves as the descendants of the original settlers, though this is also contradicted by the tale of the second Hammer of the Waters, which was supposedly an attempt by the Children to safekeep the North for themselves, something that would surely seem folly if the First Men were well | It remains unclear in which order the First Men settled Westeros, whether Dorne was barren and unappealing, or whether it was settled first which prompted other groups to continue northwards beyond the Red Mountains. The peoples of the North would claim that the North was the earliest settled region, on account of the grave of the First King beneath the First Barrow. Other landmarks being given names such as Oldcastle and First Hollow would also seem to suggest the First Men of the North see themselves as the descendants of the original settlers, though this is also contradicted by the tale of the second Hammer of the Waters, which was supposedly an attempt by the Children to safekeep the North for themselves, something that would surely seem folly if the First Men were well established in the region. | ||
The men of the Reach | The men of the Reach similarly claim to be descended from the First King of men in Westeros, in their tradition Garth the Green. | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 17 April 2025
The First Men is a overarching term that applied to the descendants of the first peoples to settle Westeros, walking across the Arm of Dorne during the Dawn Age. During the period of the early Andal Invasions, the term was used in the main by the Andals to describe the peoples they found dwelling in Westeros when they crossed the Narrow Sea. The First Men themselves would likely more identify with their locality, their region, their gods, and their ruler than consider themselves part of one homogenous people - though certain kings and cultural traditions do preserve the idea of common descent from a single ancestral figure - though the nature of this personage varies greatly from region to region.
History
The First Men began to enter Westeros approximately seven thousand years before the Coming of the Andals, though this period itself took place over a significant period of time, despite myths of a single leader and migration. This period came to an end with the breaking of the Arm of Dorne approximately 5000 B.I. - whether it came about as a result of natural forces, or supernatural ones.
It remains unclear in which order the First Men settled Westeros, whether Dorne was barren and unappealing, or whether it was settled first which prompted other groups to continue northwards beyond the Red Mountains. The peoples of the North would claim that the North was the earliest settled region, on account of the grave of the First King beneath the First Barrow. Other landmarks being given names such as Oldcastle and First Hollow would also seem to suggest the First Men of the North see themselves as the descendants of the original settlers, though this is also contradicted by the tale of the second Hammer of the Waters, which was supposedly an attempt by the Children to safekeep the North for themselves, something that would surely seem folly if the First Men were well established in the region.
The men of the Reach similarly claim to be descended from the First King of men in Westeros, in their tradition Garth the Green.