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After [[Daenerys Targaryen]] takes Meereen, Skahaz becomes one of her councilors and shaves his black and red Ghiscari hair (which is often worn into fanciful shapes by Ghiscari) to show he has abandoned Old Meereen to serve the New Meereen and several of his followers do the same.{{Ref|aDwD|2}}
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After [[Daenerys Targaryen]] takes Meereen, Skahaz becomes one of her councilors. Ghiscari men typically have their hair styled into fanciful shapes (horns, spikes, wings). Skahaz breaks with tradition and shaves his hair, a gesture symbolizing that he has abandoned Old Meereen to serve the New Meereen. His example is soon followed by first his various kin, and then by several other Meereenese men. Daenerys herself is uncertain whether these men are motivated by fear for  the new regime, by an interest in the new fashion, or by the ambition to become part of the new regime and rise in its ranks. Regardless of their actual motives, the group becomes known as the [[Shavepates]]. Skahaz is seen as their de facto leader and becomes widely known as "the Shavepate". Loyalists of the old regime, including the [[Sons of the Harpy]], view the Shavepates as traitors and Skahaz as the vilest of traitors. {{Ref|aDwD|2}}
  
 
Under Dany's orders Skahaz creates the [[Brazen Beasts]], an organization composed of [[Shavepates]] and freedmen that serves as a city watch to Meereen. The beasts all wear brass masks in the shapes of fanciful beasts to protect their identities from the [[Sons of the Harpy]] who promised death to the families of any man who serves the Dragon Queen.   
 
Under Dany's orders Skahaz creates the [[Brazen Beasts]], an organization composed of [[Shavepates]] and freedmen that serves as a city watch to Meereen. The beasts all wear brass masks in the shapes of fanciful beasts to protect their identities from the [[Sons of the Harpy]] who promised death to the families of any man who serves the Dragon Queen.   

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Skahaz mo Kandaq
Sir Heartsalot Shavepate.jpg
Skahaz mo Kandaq - by Sir-Heartsalot ©

Aliases
  • The Shavepate
  • Skahaz Shavepate
Allegiances
Culture Ghiscari
Born Meereen
Book A Dance with Dragons (Appears)

Skahaz mo Kandaq, also known as the Shavepate, is a Ghiscari noble of the city of Meereen. He is described as "a lesser nobleman". [1]

Appearance

He has an odious face with small eyes with heavy bags beneath he has a big nose and oily skin more yellow then amber.[2]

Recent Events

A Dance with Dragons

After Daenerys Targaryen takes Meereen, Skahaz becomes one of her councilors. Ghiscari men typically have their hair styled into fanciful shapes (horns, spikes, wings). Skahaz breaks with tradition and shaves his hair, a gesture symbolizing that he has abandoned Old Meereen to serve the New Meereen. His example is soon followed by first his various kin, and then by several other Meereenese men. Daenerys herself is uncertain whether these men are motivated by fear for the new regime, by an interest in the new fashion, or by the ambition to become part of the new regime and rise in its ranks. Regardless of their actual motives, the group becomes known as the Shavepates. Skahaz is seen as their de facto leader and becomes widely known as "the Shavepate". Loyalists of the old regime, including the Sons of the Harpy, view the Shavepates as traitors and Skahaz as the vilest of traitors. [2]

Under Dany's orders Skahaz creates the Brazen Beasts, an organization composed of Shavepates and freedmen that serves as a city watch to Meereen. The beasts all wear brass masks in the shapes of fanciful beasts to protect their identities from the Sons of the Harpy who promised death to the families of any man who serves the Dragon Queen.

Following the assassination of Stalwart Shield, Daenerys asks Barristan Selmy to summon both Skahaz and Reznak mo Reznak. As she heads from the Apex of the Great Pyramid towards the Hall, Daenerys finds both men waiting atop the marble stairs. [2]


Skahaz argues with Daenerys on several occassions over her refusal not to harm any of the Cupbearer/Hostages.

After Daenerys' marriage to Hizdahr zo Loraq,[3] Skahaz is removed as commander of the Brazen Beasts by Hizdahr.[4] Skahaz later suspects that Dany's new husband tried to poison her at the arena[5] Strong Belwas ends up eating poisoned locusts that may have been meant for Daenerys [5] and takes his suspicions to Ser Barristan Selmy.[6] Selmy, Skahaz and Grey Worm seize Hizdahr and take control of Meereen, preparing for war with Yunkai.[7][8]

References and Notes