Illyrio's manse

From A Wiki of Ice and Fire
Revision as of 16:23, 28 February 2016 by Rhaenys Targaryen (talk | contribs)
Jump to: navigation, search
Klipper.png
To Do
This article lacks multiple sources.[citation needed] Missing citations should be added

The manse belonging to Illyrio Mopatis is a stronghold within the city of Pentos.

About

It has brick walls 12 feet high with iron spikes atop. There are three gates, the main gatehouse being the chief way in and out of the manse. There is one in the garden that is hidden by ivy. It is chained and guarded by some of Illyrio's eunuchs. The third gate is a postern by the kennels.

There is a marble pool with a statue of a naked boy in its center. The statue is lithe and handsome, made of painted marble so that the hair is blond and shoulder-length. It is poised to duel with a bravo's blade in hand. The pool is surrounded by six cherry trees. The gardens behind the manse are extensive. The manse is guarded by Unsullied eunuchs.[1]

Staff (slaves)

  • younger fat female cook
  • older fat female cook
  • potboy
  • freckled washerwoman
  • blond girl - trained in Lys, bought to please a king
  • serving men
  • Unsullied guards

Recent Events

Interior of Lady Daenerys's chambers. © FFG

A Game of Thrones

Daenerys and Viserys Targaryen stay at Illyrio's manse for half a year while they await Dany's marriage to Khal Drogo.[2]

A Clash of Kings

In Qarth Xaro Xhoan Daxos offers Daenerys the hospitality of his home while she is in the city. Dany had expected a grand residence but she had not expected a palace larger than many a market town. She thinks to herself that Xaro’s palace makes Magister Illyrio's manse in Pentos look like a swineherd’s hovel. [3]

A Dance with Dragons

After arriving across the narrow sea, Illyrio had Tyrion Lannister as his guest until he agreed to accompany Illyrio to meet some friends to the east.[1]

Quotes

The frightened child who sheltered in my manse died on the Dothraki sea, and was reborn in blood and fire.

- Illyrio, to Tyrion


I am a mouse in a mammoths lair

Tyrion Lannister, on the sense of disproportion in Illyrio's mance

References and Notes