Editing Myr

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'''Myr''' is one of the [[Free Cities]] of western [[Essos]]. It is on the east shore of the [[Sea of Myrth]].<ref>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'', [[Map of the Free Cities (A Dance with Dragons)|Map of the Free Cities]]</ref>
[[File:Free Cities.png|thumb|300px|Nine Free Cities:<br>[[Pentos]], [[Braavos]], [[Lys]], [[Qohor]], [[Norvos]], Myr, [[Tyrosh]], [[Volantis]], [[Lorath]]]]

==City==
===Location and Layout===
Walled Myr is on the fertile "heel" of [[Essos]], where an ancient [[Valyria]]n [[dragonroad]] on the mainland meets the [[Sea of Myrth]]. Temples and shrines for many gods can be found along the waterfronts and streets. [[R'hllor]] is worshiped at a [[red temple]] in Myr, for instance.{{ref|ASOS|43}} Myrish ships have sailed the [[narrow sea]] for hundreds of years.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}

===People===
Some [[maester]]s believe that Myrmen are descended from the [[Rhoynar]], as many of the Myrmen share their olive skin and dark hair, but this theory is disputed.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} Myrmen speak [[Myrish language|a dialect]]{{Ref|ADWD|14}} of [[bastard Valyrian]],{{Ref|AGOT|11}} and the [[Common Tongue]] when spoken with a Myrish accent can sound sultry.{{ref|AFFC|7}} The mercantile port's inhabitants have no established faith.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}

Myr is ruled by a conclave of [[magister]]s, chosen from amongst the most wealthy and noble men of the city.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} The magisters give lavishly to passing [[Dothraki]] ''[[khal]]s'' to prevent their ''[[khalasar]]s'' from sacking the city.{{Ref|ASOS|23}}

A [[slave]] city, Myr has three slaves for every freeborn. The slaves in Myr are collared and branded.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Pentos}} There are those in the city who have [[Unsullied]] in their service.{{Ref|ASOS|8}}

The Myrmen fight often with [[Tyrosh]] and [[Lys]] over the [[Disputed Lands]], though they will not risk the lives of their citizens in this, preferring to hire [[mercenaries|free companies]] instead.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} Myrmen often use stilettos{{Ref|ASOS|42}}{{Ref|ADWD|19}} and crossbows{{Ref|ACOK|25}}{{Ref|ASOS|16}}{{Ref|ASOS|39}} and [[bravo]]s can be found in Myr as well.{{Ref|AGOT|10}} Myrish [[pirate]]s often have nests in the [[Stepstones]].{{Ref|AFFC|29}}

"[[The Seasons of My Love]]" is a Myrish song.{{Ref|AGOT|42}}

===Economy===
[[File:Coin of Myr.png|thumb|A [[coin]] of Myr, as depicted by Nutchapol Thitinunthakorn in ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'']]

Myr is considered to be among the most advanced of the [[Free Cities]], and is famed for its arts and learning.{{Ref|AWOIAF| Myr}} Their main exports are finished goods, such as carpets and lace.{{Ref|aDwD|2}} The best glass and lenses, and telescopes called [[Myrish eye]]s, come from Myr,{{Ref|AGOT|6}}{{Ref|ADWD|35}} and lenscrafters from Myr are considered to be without equal in all the world.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}{{Ref|AGOT|6}} [[Myrish lens]]es are known to have been used in [[Winterfell]]{{Ref|AGOT|66}} and [[Castle Black]].{{Ref|ASOS|69}}

The artisans of Myr, many born as [[slaves]], are greatly renowned. Goods from Myr include pale green nectar [[wine]],{{ref|AGOT|54}}{{Ref|ADWD|1}} carpets,{{Ref|AGOT|20}} screens,{{ref|ACOK|15}} blankets,{{ref|AFFC|2}} mirrors,{{ref|AFFC|22}} and lace.{{ref|AGOT|49}}{{Ref|ACOK|40}}{{ref|AFFC|2}} Myrish lace and tapestries are said to be worth their weight in gold and spice.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} The tapestries woven in Myr are more costly than those of similar quality from [[Qohor]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Free Cities: Qohor}} Myrish paintings and miniatures are regarded highly,{{Ref|AWOIAF| Myr}} and have a vivid style.{{Ref|AGOT|27}} Myr also produces thin stilettos{{ref|AFFC|19}} and [[fire wine]].{{ref|ADWD|5}} [[Myrish fire]] is a healing herb{{ref|ASOS|32}} used to treat cuts.{{ref|AGOT|32}}

Myr has at least one bank.{{ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}}{{ref|ADWD|Epilogue}}

==History==
===Foundation===
[[File:Myrish_tradeswoman.png|thumb|300px|A Myrish tradeswoman, by Magali Villeneuve © ]]
The origins of Myr are disputed. There is some evidence that a now-vanished people inhabited the area during the [[Dawn Age]] and the [[Long Night]]. Modern Myr was founded by merchant adventurers from the [[Valyrian Freehold]] after they conquered a walled [[Andal]] town.{{ref|twoiaf|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}

===After the Doom===
Following the [[Doom of Valyria]], [[Volantis]] took Myr with an army and [[Lys]] with a fleet during the [[Century of Blood]]. For two generations all three cities were ruled from within the [[Black Wall]]s of Volantis, but that ended when the Volantene [[Triarch of Volantis#Tigers|tigers]] tried to conquer [[Tyrosh]]. Lys and Myr rebelled, and [[Pentos]] came into the war on the Tyroshi side. The [[Storm King]], [[Argilac Durrandon]], marched into the [[Disputed Lands]] and defeated a Volantene host threatening Myr. Lord [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] flew forth from [[Dragonstone]] on [[Balerion|Balerion the Black Dread]] and burned a Volantene fleet at Lys.{{Ref|ADWD|14}}{{ref|TWOIAF|Ancient History: The Doom of Valyria}}

In {{date|12}} during the [[First Dornish War]], the [[Wyl of Wyl]] sold [[Alys Oakheart]] and her handmaids to a Myrish [[slaver]].{{ref|FAB|Reign of the Dragon - The Wars of King Aegon I}} Myrish and Volantene builders supervised the construction of the [[Dragonpit]] during the reign of King [[Maegor I Targaryen]].{{ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} Ser [[Howard Bullock]] died in Myr in {{date|53}} after falling from his horse.{{ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}} Ser [[Orryn Baratheon]] joined the [[Maiden's Men]] in Myr after being forced to leave [[Tyrosh]],{{ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}} and Ser [[Borys Baratheon]] spent some time in Myr and Volantis before joining the [[Vulture King (Jaehaerys I)|Vulture King]].{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} [[Roy Connington]] was stabbed to death in a Myrish gambling den.{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}

Myrish [[sellsails]] joined [[Morion Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]], in the [[Fourth Dornish War]], but King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] crushed them in the [[Sea of Dorne]].{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} During the [[Myrish Bloodbath]] of {{Date|91|92}}, rival factions fought within the Free City. The losing faction tried to claim the [[Stepstones]], but they were forced to flee by the [[Archon of Tyrosh]] and pirate kings. The Myrish outlaws then invaded eastern [[Tarth]] in the [[stormlands]]. After a Myrman killed Prince [[Aemon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Aemon Targaryen]], the outlaws were destroyed by Prince [[Baelon Targaryen (son of Jaehaerys I)|Baelon Targaryen]], Lord [[Cameron Tarth]], and Lord [[Boremund Baratheon]].{{ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain}} [[Corlys Velaryon]] visited Myr during his voyages.{{ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}

===The Triarchy and the Daughters' War===
Myr combined its strength with [[Lys]] and [[Tyrosh]] and defeated [[Volantis]] in the [[Battle of the Borderland]]. They united, forming the [[Triarchy]] in {{Date|96}}.{{ref|twoiaf|The Free Cities: The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}}{{Ref|TRP}} The Myrish prince-admiral [[Craghas Drahar]] led the Triarchy's conquest of the [[Stepstones]]. The Triarchy increased the toll in the Stepstones for passing ships, and battled for the Stepstones against the alliance of Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] and Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], starting in {{date|106}}, continuing beyond {{Date|115}}.{{ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}

During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the [[High Council of the Triarchy]] accepted Ser [[Tyland Lannister]]'s offer of alliance with the [[greens]], pledging to support to King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] against his half-sister, [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]]. Myrish soldiers attacked [[Driftmark]] during the [[Battle of the Gullet]], and Myrmen killed Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]] with their crossbows. Since most of the Triarchy's casualties during the battle were from Myrish and Tyroshi ships, the widows of those cities blamed Sharako for protecting his own Lysene ships.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

[[Black Trombo]], a Myrish sellsword in the service of Lord [[House Vance of Wayfarer's Rest|Vance]] and the [[blacks]],{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} has been suggested as the killer of Prince [[Daeron Targaryen (son of Viserys I)|Daeron Targaryen]] during the [[Second Battle of Tumbleton]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} Tyland Lannister unsuccessfully sought to hire sellswords in Myr for the greens.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}

The [[Daughters' War]] broke out after the murder of Sharako. Although the admiral was killed in a personal dispute over the [[Johanna Swann|Black Swan]], it was rumored that he had been assassinated by Myr. Tyrosh claimed the Stepstones when Lys and Myr began fighting, but [[Racallio Ryndoon]] claimed the islands for himself as [[King of the Narrow Sea]]. An alliance of [[Braavos]], [[Lorath]], and [[Pentos]] also joined the war.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} When Tyrosh appear close to defeating Racallio, Lys and Myr made peace and attacked Tyrosh, forcing the [[Archon of Tyrosh|Archon]] to recall his men from the Stepstones.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} The Daughters' War eventually ended with the [[Disputed Lands]] divided between Lys, Myr, and Tyrosh, although the Myrmen suffered the greatest losses in the arrangement. Most of the Stepstones were claimed by [[Dorne]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}} Daughters from ancient houses of Myr attended the [[Maiden's Day Ball]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} Myrish ships frequented [[King's Landing]] during the [[Lysene Spring]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

===Recent History===
During the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]], Lord [[House Bracken|Bracken]] tried to aid the [[House Blackfyre|Blackfyres]] with Myrish crossbowmen, but was delayed from sailing by storms.{{ref|TSS}}

While leading the [[Golden Company]] in {{date|241}}, Ser [[Aegor Rivers]] was killed in the [[Disputed Lands]] during a skirmish between Myr and [[Tyrosh]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon V}} In the middle of the reign of King [[Aerys II Targaryen]], Myr sided with Tyrosh in a trade war against [[Volantis]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} [[Smallfolk]] blame the [[Defiance of Duskendale]] on [[Serala]], the Myrish wife of Lord [[Denys Darklyn]].{{ref|AFFC|9}}

[[Varys]] claims to have been made a eunuch in Myr,{{Ref|ACOK|44}} and that he lived there as a thief until a rival thief informed on him, causing him to flee to [[Pentos]].{{Ref|ADWD|5}} Lord [[Orton Merryweather]], grandson of the exiled [[Hand of the King]] [[Owen Merryweather]], returned from his exile with a Myrish wife, [[Taena of Myr|Taena]].{{Ref|AFFC|12}}{{Ref|AFFC|16}} [[Thoros]], a Myrish [[red priest]] of [[R'hllor]], was sent to [[King's Landing]] during the reign of [[Aerys II Targaryen]], attempting to convert the king.{{Ref|ASOS|34}} Myr was among the [[Free Cities]] visited by [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] and [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in their years of exile.{{Ref|ASOS|23}}{{ref|AGOT|3}}

==Recent Events==
===''A Game of Thrones''===
In the Western Market of [[Vaes Dothrak]], [[Daenerys Targaryen]] smells garlic and roast pepper in the air and is reminded days long gone in the alleys of Myr and [[Tyrosh]], which brings a fond smile to her face. She also see slaves carrying bolts of intricate Myrish lace.{{ref|AGOT|36}}

Maester [[Luwin]] uses a bronze Myrish [[far-eye]] in his tower at [[Winterfell]].{{ref|AGOT|66}}

===''A Clash of Kings''===
[[Tyrion Lannister]] provides King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] with a Myrish crossbow which can fire three quarrels at once.{{ref|ACOK|25}} Lord [[Varys]] reveals to Tyrion that he became a [[eunuch]] while he was part of a company of [[mummers]] in Myr.{{ref|ACOK|44}}

[[Stannis Baratheon]] hires [[mercenary]] sellswords and sellsails from Myr, including [[Morosh the Myrman]].{{ref|ACOK|Prologue}}{{ref|ACOK|17}} The Myrish ships are slower than war galleys of the [[royal fleet]] and have at most eighty oars.{{ref|ACOK|58}} During the [[Battle of the Blackwater]], many of Stannis's Myrmen land on the southern shore of the [[Blackwater Rush]].{{ref|ACOK|59}}

Daenerys sees the Myrish galley ''[[Silken Spirit]]'' in the [[port of Qarth]].{{ref|ACOK|63}}

===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:SS Thoros of Myr.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Thoros of Myr]], by Stephen Somers © Fantasy Flight Games]]
When [[Tyrosh]] and [[Lys]] are on the verge of war, they both attempt to make Myr their ally.{{Ref|ASOS|19}}

Despite his protests that he is just a soldier, a Myrish crossbowman is hanged by the [[brotherhood without banners]] after they defeat [[Brave Companions]] at a [[battle at the burning septry|burning septry]].{{ref|ASOS|39}} [[Thoros of Myr]], a [[red priest]] with the brotherhood, explains to [[Arya Stark]] that he had been sent to [[King's Landing]] in an unsuccessful attempt to convert King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|43}}

[[Daario Naharis]] of the [[Stormcrows]] wields a Myrish stiletto and a [[Dothraki]] ''[[arakh]]'' with matching hilts.{{ref|ASOS|42}}

===''A Feast for Crows''===
Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]] befriends [[Taena of Myr]], the wife of Lord [[Orton Merryweather]].{{ref|AFFC|7}}

Myr is on the verge of war with Tyrosh and Lys.{{Ref|AFFC|13}} The Myrmen contract the [[Golden Company]] and are then rumored to be supporting Tyrosh against Lys,{{ref|AFFC|25}} but the sellswords break their contract unexpectedly{{Ref|AFFC|13}} before hostilities begin.{{ref|AFFC|21}}

Lord [[Rodrik Harlaw]] sends to Myr for a lens to help him read.{{ref|AFFC|11}} [[Euron Greyjoy]], [[King of the Isles and the North]], tells his brother [[Victarion Greyjoy|Victarion]] that he slew a Myrish wizard who was unable to hatch a [[dragon egg]] for him.{{ref|AFFC|29}}

===''A Dance with Dragons''===
[[File:Christine MitzukTaena Merryweather.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Taena of Myr]], by Christine Mitzuk © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Tyrion discovers that [[Illyrio's manse|the manse]] of [[Illyrio Mopatis]] has [[wine]] from Myr in the cellar,{{ref|ADWD|1}} and Tyrion and Illyrio drink Myrish [[fire wine]] after they depart [[Pentos]].{{ref|ADWD|5}} During [[Young Griff]]'s lessons with [[Haldon]] on the ''[[Shy Maid]]'', Tyrion observes that the youth is fluent in the low dialect of Myr.{{ref|ADWD|14}} He also notices a wonderful Myrish carpet on the floor of a whore's bedchamber in [[Selhorys]], but the drunken Tyrion retches onto it.{{ref|ADWD|22}}

The ''[[Selaesori Qhoran]]'' carries fifty Myrish carpets amongst its cargo.{{Ref|ADWD|27}} 

[[Davos Seaworth]] notices a threadbare Myrish carpet on the floor of Lord [[Godric Borrell]]’s hall in [[Breakwater]].{{ref|ADWD|9}} He also notices a Myrish carpet on the floor of Lord [[Wyman Manderly]]'s secret room in the [[New Castle]] where he meets with Wyman and [[Robett Glover]].{{Ref|ADWD|29}}

At the [[Wall]], [[Jon Snow]], [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch]], considers having apprentices from Myr teach glass-blowing to the [[Night's Watch|black brothers]].{{ref|ADWD|35}}

Victarion captures a Myrish cog named ''[[Dove]]'' on her way to [[Yunkai]] by way of [[New Ghis]] with a cargo of carpets, sweet green [[wine]]s, and Myrish lace. Her captain owned a [[Myrish eye]], which makes far-off objects appear close, and Victarion claims it for himself. Victarion holds the seasoned crew for future ransom.{{ref|adwd|63}}

==Quotes==
{{Quote|The men of Myr are indifferent sailors and feeble soldiers; their weapons of choice are dirk, dagger, and crossbow, preferably [[poison]]ed.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}|writings of [[Gyldayn]]}}

{{Quote|The lenscrafters of Myr are without equal.{{Ref|AGOT|6}}|[[Luwin]] to [[Catelyn Stark]]}}

{{Quote|'''Sansa''': A new gown?<br>
'''Seamstress''': More lovely than any you have worn, my lady. All [[silk]] and Myrish lace, with satin linings. You will be very beautiful.{{Ref|ASOS|16}}|[[Sansa Stark]] and a seamstress}}

{{Quote|The best glass came from Myr, but a good clear pane was worth its weight in [[spice]], and green and yellow glass would not work as well. What we need is [[gold]]. With enough [[coin]], we could buy 'prentice glassblowers and glaziers in Myr, bring them [[Castle Black|north]], offer them their freedom for teaching their art to some of [[Night's Watch|our recruits]].{{Ref|ADWD|35}}|thoughts of [[Jon Snow]]}}

{{Quote|The cog he renamed [[Dove|Shrike]]. Her crew would be kept for ransom, the captain decreed. They were neither [[slaves]] nor slavers, but free Myrmen and seasoned sailors. Such men were worth good [[coin]].{{ref|ADWD|63}}|thoughts of [[Victarion Greyjoy]]}}

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