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New details have slowly been trickling out about HBO’s first Game of Thrones spin-off series, even as we’re finally learning something about the hit fantasy epic’s final season. The biggest reveal about the Game of Thrones prequel series, though, is probably its name: The Long Night.

Author George RR Martin, who penned the “A Song of Ice and Fire” books on which Game of Thrones is based, revealed the title on his blog following news that Naomi Watts had been cast as the lead of the new show, which is being run by Kingsman and Kick-Ass writer and producer Jane Goldman. For Game of Thrones fans, the name is a huge piece of information that had previously been the subject of speculation, because it suggests the prequel will hinge on a very specific, and very terrifying, moment in the history of Westeros.

The Long Night refers to a time around 8,000 years before the current events of the show, during what’s known in Game of Thrones lore as the Age of Heroes. It was specifically a very long winter–the world of Game of Thrones has weird seasons that can last years, and the Long Night lasted a generation. It was so bad that, according to the Starks’ servant Old Nan, “There came a night that lasted a generation, and kings shivered and died in their castles even as the swineherds in their hovels. Women smothered their children rather than see them starve, and cried, and felt their tears freeze on their cheeks.”

What was extra awful about the Long Night was the arrival of the Others, or White Walkers, for the first time in Westeros. Descending from the North, the White Walkers led an army of the dead that, Nan says, routed armies, swept through castles and towns, and showed no mercy. According to Westerosi legend, it was only when an unknown figure called the Last Hero sought out and allied with the magical folk called the Children of the Forest that the White Walkers were defeated.

So it definitely seems that The Long Night is going to cover a lot of that legendary ground, likely upending fan expectations by showing a truer version than the stories that were passed down around Westeros. From previous rundowns from HBO, we also know that The Long Night will deal with a few legendary figures, specifically Bran the Builder, the founder of House Stark (who also built Winterfell and the Wall), and Lann the Clever, the founder of House Lannister.

There’s also the Children of the Forest, who we know from Game of Thrones were the original creators of the White Walkers. The Children of the Forest made the first of the undead creatures in response to the original humans to settle Westeros, the First Men, basically kicking them off their land and cutting down their forests. The Long Night creates an uneasy truce in the wake of that conflict.

Finally, there’s likely to be some interesting things going on across the Narrow Sea in The Long Night, as well. The generation-long winter didn’t just befall Westeros, it impacted the entire world, and the eastern civilizations have their own legend about what happened. That’s the story of Azor Ahai, the hero in the Lord of Light religion, who used the glowing sword Lightbringer to battle “the darkness.” It’s not clear what exactly that means, or whether Azor Ahai and the Last Hero are one and the same.

Martin didn’t reveal any other information about the show, but he did write that there still are other Game of Thrones prequels in “active development.” Without revealing any potential stories for the other shows, he mentioned that “the readers among you might want to grab a copy of Fire & Blood,” his upcoming book, when it’s released on November 20. That story is also a Game of Thrones prequel, but goes back through the 300 years before the original books to detail the history of the Targaryen family–another fascinating time in Martin’s world, filled with intrigue, war, and dragons.

Meanwhile, we do know that Season 8 of Game of Thrones made at least one cast member cry, and that it’ll have the biggest and most brutal battle in the series’ history. There was also a least a short time when showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss were considering trying to make three standalone movies out of the final season. And while there aren’t too many details out there about what to expect from the end of Game of Thrones, a recently released tie-in video game might hold some clues.

While Game of Thrones is like a game of chess, more than anything else, as characters slowly try to take down various regimes and place themselves in positions of power, the series is just as memorable for its large-scale, epic battle sequences. During the upcoming final season of the HBO series, there will be a battle unlike any other fans have seen on the show, the largest in the series’ history.

The most notable battle sequence from Game of Thrones is the “Battle of the Bastards” which took place in Season 6, Episode 9. Jon Snow fought Ramsay Bolton, each accompanied with their own armies, in an intense and bloody fight which was the highlight of that season. However, Season 8 has its own war that is going to be even bigger, according to Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister on the series. “It’s brutal,” Dinklage told Entertainment Weekly for its Game of Thrones cover story. “It makes the Battle of the Bastards look like a theme park.”

Originally, the “Battle of the Bastards” fight took 25 days to shoot. This new sequence shot outside for 55 nights, then continued filming in the studio for weeks afterwards. Just how long they filmed in the studio wasn’t publicized, but it sounds as if it’s easily the largest sequence in the show’s history. It’s directed by Miguel Sapochnik, who also directed the “Battle of the Bastards” and some of the other top battle sequences in the show, like “Hardhome.”

The battle will take place at Winterfell, and while the “Battle of the Bastards” primarily focused on two characters–Snow and Bolton–this next fight will jump between multiple members of the cast. It will feature a giant fight fans have been waiting to see for quite some time. “Part of our challenge, and really, [director Miguel Sapochnik’s] challenge, is how to keep that compelling… we’ve been building toward this since the very beginning, it’s the living against the dead, and you can’t do that in a 12-minute sequence,” showrunner David Benioff explained.

To make the sequence feel grander, Winterfell’s set was expanded. A larger courtyard, a tower castle exterior, and more rooms were added. Everything about Winterfell and this battle is turned up to 11. “Everything feels more intense,” explained Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen. “I had a scene with someone and I turned to him and said, ‘Oh my God, I’m not going to do this ever again,’ and that brings tears to my eyes.”

The final season of Game of Thrones, which was almost released theatrically, returns to HBO sometime in 2019. While you may be sad all things are coming to an end in Westeros, don’t fret, as the Game of Thrones prequel series is pushing forward, recently casting its lead role.

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When shooting deers, robbing trains, and hunting for hidden treasure proves arduous, sometimes it’s nice to sit back, relax, and do a little fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2. After a while, you’re likely to get pretty good at it. But after a dozen successful catches, chances are you’re getting curious about the bigger fish out there. The ones the most worth setting out your line for.

Lucky for you, there are plenty of Legendary fish to catch, but you can’t just set up shop at any ordinary lake to find them. There are special locations all around the world where you can catch Legendary fish. You first discover the existence of Legendary fish in the Stranger mission called “A Fisher of Fish” when you’re given a map by Jeremy Gill, the man fishing on the pier of the northeast shore of Flat Iron Lake.

When you find a Legendary fishing spot, it’ll automatically get marked on your map. But if you’ve yet to happen upon these locations yourself, we’ve got you covered. In this feature, we highlight all of the Legendary fish locations, as well as some basic tips on how to catch them.

Out of the 14 total Legendary fish locations, we’ve gathered the the first 10, which are the safest to see for folks who may have not gotten far into the game. We’ll be posting the rest at a later date, so make sure to check back later. You can refer to the screenshot of the map above as a reference to the general locations of each fish, but chances are you have this already and want the specifics. In which case, click ahead!

For a full examination on how to properly fish, we suggest you check out our Red Dead 2 fishing guide. If you’re curious about guides concerning other subjects, check out out our features highlighting all the tips you should know before playing and things the game doesn’t tell you. We also have guides on more specific subjects, like top horse breeds and fishing. Though, if you want to have some extra fun instead, be sure to read our feature detailing the game’s cheat codes.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now on PS4 and Xbox One. Don’t forget to read our review. But back to the subject at hand: do you have any useful tips that’ll help nab these Legendary fishes? Let us know in the comments below.