Pureborn
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The Pureborn, also known as the Enthroned, are descendants of the Qarth's ancient kings and queens, who rule the city of Qarth from the Hall of a Thousand Thrones. The Pureborn also command the city's defenses: the Civic Guard, which includes camelry, and a great military fleet. There are three principal merchant groups that battle amongst themselves and against the Pureborn for dominance of the city: the Thirteen, the Ancient Guild of Spicers, and the Tourmaline Brotherhood.
The calculating Pureborn are notorious for offering poisoned wine to those they consider dangerous[1] and their avarice is equally well-known. There is a saying among the merchants of Qarth:
| “ | "It is easier to milk the Stone Cow of Faros than to wring gold from the Pureborn." [1] | ” |
To receive an audience with the Pureborn, a petitioner should make a traditional sacrifice in the Temple of Memory, offer a traditional bribe to the Keeper of the Long List, and send a traditional persimmon to the Opener of the Door. If all goes well, the petitioner will be sent a pair of blue slippers, signifying the granting of an audience in the Hall of a Thousand Thrones.[1]
While visiting Daenerys in Meereen Xaro Xhoan Daxos tells her that the Pureborn have water in their veins.
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References and Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys.
