Pentos
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| Pentos City state, one of the Free Cities | |
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| Location | Free Cities, Essos |
| Government | Prince and Council of magisters |
| Religion | Mixed religions |
| Founded | Approx 1000 years ago |
Pentos is one of the Free Cities. It is a port located on the western coast of Essos.
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City
Pentos is a large port city, more populous than Astapor on Slaver's Bay, and may be one of the most populous of the Free Cities.[1] It lies on the bay of Pentos off the narrow sea, with the Flatlands plains and Velvet Hills to the east.
The city has many square brick towers, controlled by the spice traders.[2] Most of the roofing is done in tiles. There is a large red temple in Pentos, along with the manse of Illyrio Mopatis[3] and the 'Sunrise Gate' allows the traveler to exit the city to the east, in the direction of the Rhoyne.[4]
Ruler
Pentos is a city where wealth equals power, ruled over by a prince with a council of magisters. The prince has a mostly ceremonial function while the rich magisters rule. The prince is chosen from the forty families, and presides chiefly over balls and feasts. [3]
People
There are laws forbidding slavery in the city, in accordance with the terms imposed by Braavos one hundred years ago.[3] This, however, does not prevent the wealthy magisters from keeping many bronze-collared "servants", who are slaves in all but name. [3]
Like the Braavosi, and Lysene, Pentoshi are great lovers of song, and generous with those who please them.[5] Some of their men dye, oil, and fork their beards.[6]
Some of the more famous Pentoshi include:
- Magister Illyrio Mopatis
- Tattered Prince, a sellsword captain.
History
Pentos was one of the Valyrian colonies in western Essos. When the Doom destroyed the empire four centuries ago, Pentos became an independent city state. When the Tattered Prince was 23 the magisters of Pentos chose him to be their new prince almost right after they have beheaded the previous one. Instead of accepting their offer he fled to the Disputed Lands, later forming the Second Sons. Thus far he has never returned to Pentos.
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
A Dothraki khalasar led by Khal Drogo arrives at the city, leading Magister Illyrio to double the city guard.[7] Later Illyrio brokered a marriage between Drogo and his guest, Princess Daenerys Targaryen. The wedding ceremony was held in a field outside the city.[2]
A Clash of Kings
Strong Belwas and his squire meet Daenerys in Qarth with the intent to give her a ride back to Pentos.
A Dance with Dragons
When Tyrion Lannister arrives from his voyage across the narrow sea, he stays in Illyrio's manse during his stay in Pentos.[3]
In addition the Tattered Prince, commander of the Windblown, offered Daenerys Targaryen to bring his sellsword army over to her if she would grant him Pentos.
Quotes
| “ | What I want, ... is Pentos. [8] | ” |
Chapters that take place in Pentos
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References and Notes
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 20, Catelyn.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 3, Daenerys.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 5, Tyrion.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 32, Sansa.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book, Guardians of Order
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 11, Daenerys.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 60, The Spurned Suitor (Quentyn III).
