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'''Myr''' is one of the [[Free Cities]]. It is known for its lace and its green nectar.{{ref|AGOT|54}} Myr sits on the eastern shore of the [[Sea of Myrth | '''Myr''' is one of the [[Free Cities]] of western [[Essos]]. It is known for its lace and its green nectar.{{ref|AGOT|54}} Myr sits on the eastern 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 on the continent of [[Essos]]:<br>[[Pentos]], [[Braavos]], [[Lys]], [[Qohor]], [[Norvos]], Myr, [[Tyrosh]], [[Volantis]], [[Lorath]]]] | [[File:Free Cities.png|thumb|300px|Nine Free Cities on the continent of [[Essos]]:<br>[[Pentos]], [[Braavos]], [[Lys]], [[Qohor]], [[Norvos]], Myr, [[Tyrosh]], [[Volantis]], [[Lorath]]]] | ||
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==Culture== | |||
The city is ruled by [[magister]]s and has its own language. Most native Myrmen are dark-haired and dark-eyed.<ref name=GuardianRPG/> Some [[maesters]] believe Myrmen are related to the [[Rhoynar]], on account of their olive skin and dark hair. | |||
Some powerful Myrmen have [[Unsullied]] in their service,{{ref|ASOS|8}} and slaves outnumber freeborn three to one.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} There are also [[bravo]]s in the city.{{ref|AGOT|10}} | |||
==Economy== | |||
[[File:Coin of Myr.png|thumb|left|A [[coin]] of Myr, as depicted by Nutchapol Thitinunthakorn in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'']] | [[File:Coin of Myr.png|thumb|left|A [[coin]] of Myr, as depicted by Nutchapol Thitinunthakorn in ''[[The World of Ice and Fire]]'']] | ||
[[File:Myrish_tradeswoman.png|A Myrish tradeswoman - by Magali Villeneuve © |thumb|200px|right]] | [[File:Myrish_tradeswoman.png|A Myrish tradeswoman - by Magali Villeneuve © |thumb|200px|right]] | ||
The inhabitants of | The inhabitants of Myr are renowned for being great craftsmen. Their main exports are finished goods, such as carpets and lace.{{Ref|aDwD|2}} | ||
The | The best glass comes from Myr; a clear pane is worth its weight in spice. The best [[far-eye]]s are also made in Myr, and are as a result known as ''Myrish eyes''. The city has artisans skilled in creating crossbows and carving.<ref>''[[A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide]]''</ref> Myr also produces thin stilettos{{ref|AFFC|19}} and fire wine.{{ref|ADWD|5}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The origins of Myr are | The origins of Myr are disputed. There is some evidence of the vicinity having been inhabited by a now-vanished people during the [[Dawn Age]] and the [[Long Night]]. Modern Myr was founded by [[Valyria]]n merchant adventurers after they conquered a walled [[Andals|Andal]] town.{{ref|twoiaf| The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} | ||
After the Doom | After the [[Doom of Valyria]], [[Volantis]] took Myr with an army and [[Lys]] with a fleet, and for two generations all three cities were ruled from within the [[Black Wall]]s. That ended when the [[Triarch of Volantis#Tigers|tigerss]] of Volantis tried to swallow [[Tyrosh]]. [[Pentos]] came into the war on the Tyroshi side, along with the [[Storm King]], [[Argilac Durrandon]]. Lord [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon Targaryen]] flew forth from [[Dragonstone]] on [[Balerion|Balerion the Black Dread]], and Myr and Lys rose in rebellion.{{Ref|aDwD|14}} Myr joined with Tyrosh and Lys and defeated Volantis in the [[Battle of the Borderland]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} | ||
Roughly a century later, along with Lys and Tyrosh, Myr formed the [[Kingdom of the Three Daughters]]. [[Craghas Drahar]] was a Myrish prince-admiral who led the conquest of much of the [[Stepstones]], earning the name Craghas Crabfeeder. After pacifying the pirates there, Craghas and his compatriots demanded tolls for safe passage, eventually leading to his death in battle against Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]].{{ref|trp}} The Three Daughters broke apart around {{date|130}},{{ref|TPATQ}} brought down by internal conflict following the murder of a Lyseni admiral by a rival for the affections of the [[Johanna Swann|Black Swan]], a famed courtesan, and, later, an alliance of [[Braavos]], Pentos, and [[Lorath]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} | Roughly a century later, along with Lys and Tyrosh, Myr formed the [[Kingdom of the Three Daughters]]. [[Craghas Drahar]] was a Myrish prince-admiral who led the conquest of much of the [[Stepstones]], earning the name Craghas Crabfeeder. After pacifying the pirates there, Craghas and his compatriots demanded tolls for safe passage, eventually leading to his death in battle against Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]].{{ref|trp}} The Three Daughters broke apart around {{date|130}},{{ref|TPATQ}} brought down by internal conflict following the murder of a Lyseni admiral by a rival for the affections of the [[Johanna Swann|Black Swan]], a famed courtesan, and, later, an alliance of [[Braavos]], Pentos, and [[Lorath]].{{ref|twoiaf| The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} | ||
During the [[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}} | 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}} | ||
Myr was among the [[Free Cities]] visited by the exiled [[Viserys Targaryen|Viserys]] and [[Daenerys Targaryen]] in the aftermath of the [[War of the Usurper]].{{ref|AGOT|3}} | |||
==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ===''A Clash of Kings''=== | ||
[[Varys]] reveals that he became a eunuch while he was part of a mummer's company in Myr.{{ref|acok|44}} | Lord [[Varys]] reports that sellsails from Myr are joining the cause of [[Stannis Baratheon]].{{ref|ADWD|17}} | ||
Varys reveals to [[Tyrion Lannister]] that he became a eunuch while he was part of a mummer's company in Myr.{{ref|acok|44}} | |||
===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ===''A Storm of Swords''=== | ||
When [[Tyrosh]] and [[Lys]] are on the verge of war, they both attempt to make Myr their ally.{{Ref|aSoS|19}} | When [[Tyrosh]] and [[Lys]] are on the verge of war, they both attempt to make Myr their ally.{{Ref|aSoS|19}} | ||
The [[red priest]] [[Thoros of Myr]] explains to [[Arya Stark]] that he had been sent to [[King's Landing]] in an unsuccesfful attempt to convert King [[Robert I Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|43}} | |||
===''A Feast for Crows''=== | ===''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. They had contracted the sellsword company, the [[Golden Company]], however the sellswords broke their contract.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} | Myr is on the verge of war with Tyrosh and Lys. They had contracted the sellsword company, the [[Golden Company]], however the sellswords broke their contract.{{Ref|aFfC|13}} | ||
===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ===''A Dance with Dragons''=== | ||
[[Tyrion Lannister]] discovers that [[Illyrio's manse]] has [[wine]] from Myr in the cellar.{{ref|adwd|1}} | [[Tyrion Lannister]] discovers that [[Illyrio's manse]] has [[wine]] from Myr in the cellar.{{ref|adwd|1}} 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 Myrish carpet on the floor of a whore's bedchamber in [[Selhorys]]. The carpet is wonderful, thick and "as comforting as lie"s, 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]] muses that glass might be of use there; [[Castle Black]] needs its own glass gardens, like the ones at [[Winterfell]], allowing the [[Night’s Watch]] to grow vegetables even in the deep of winter. He recalls that the best glass comes from Myr, but a good clear pane is worth its weight in spice, and green and yellow glass would not work as well | At the [[Wall]], [[Jon Snow]] muses that glass might be of use there; [[Castle Black]] needs its own glass gardens, like the ones at [[Winterfell]], allowing the [[Night’s Watch]] to grow vegetables even in the deep of winter. He recalls that the best glass comes from Myr, but a good clear pane is worth its weight in spice, and green and yellow glass would not work as well. If they had enough coin, the Watch could buy apprentice glass-blowers and glaziers in Myr, bring them north, and offer them their freedom for teaching their art to some of the Watch's recruits.{{Ref|aDwD|35}} | ||
[[Victarion Greyjoy]] 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 Victarian claims it for himself.{{ref|adwd|63}} | [[Victarion Greyjoy]] 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 Victarian claims it for himself.{{ref|adwd|63}} | ||
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Revision as of 15:37, 7 December 2015
Myr is one of the Free Cities of western Essos. It is known for its lace and its green nectar.[1] Myr sits on the eastern shore of the Sea of Myrth.[2]
Pentos, Braavos, Lys, Qohor, Norvos, Myr, Tyrosh, Volantis, Lorath
Culture
The city is ruled by magisters and has its own language. Most native Myrmen are dark-haired and dark-eyed.[3] Some maesters believe Myrmen are related to the Rhoynar, on account of their olive skin and dark hair.
Some powerful Myrmen have Unsullied in their service,[4] and slaves outnumber freeborn three to one.[5] There are also bravos in the city.[6]
Economy
The inhabitants of Myr are renowned for being great craftsmen. Their main exports are finished goods, such as carpets and lace.[7]
The best glass comes from Myr; a clear pane is worth its weight in spice. The best far-eyes are also made in Myr, and are as a result known as Myrish eyes. The city has artisans skilled in creating crossbows and carving.[8] Myr also produces thin stilettos[9] and fire wine.[10]
History
The origins of Myr are disputed. There is some evidence of the vicinity having been inhabited by a now-vanished people during the Dawn Age and the Long Night. Modern Myr was founded by Valyrian merchant adventurers after they conquered a walled Andal town.[11]
After the Doom of Valyria, Volantis took Myr with an army and Lys with a fleet, and for two generations all three cities were ruled from within the Black Walls. That ended when the tigerss of Volantis tried to swallow Tyrosh. Pentos came into the war on the Tyroshi side, along with the Storm King, Argilac Durrandon. Lord Aegon Targaryen flew forth from Dragonstone on Balerion the Black Dread, and Myr and Lys rose in rebellion.[12] Myr joined with Tyrosh and Lys and defeated Volantis in the Battle of the Borderland.[11]
Roughly a century later, along with Lys and Tyrosh, Myr formed the Kingdom of the Three Daughters. Craghas Drahar was a Myrish prince-admiral who led the conquest of much of the Stepstones, earning the name Craghas Crabfeeder. After pacifying the pirates there, Craghas and his compatriots demanded tolls for safe passage, eventually leading to his death in battle against Prince Daemon Targaryen.[13] The Three Daughters broke apart around 130 AC,[14] brought down by internal conflict following the murder of a Lyseni admiral by a rival for the affections of the Black Swan, a famed courtesan, and, later, an alliance of Braavos, Pentos, and Lorath.[11]
During the First Blackfyre Rebellion, Lord Bracken tried to aid the Blackfyres with Myrish crossbowmen but was delayed from sailing by storms.[15]
Myr was among the Free Cities visited by the exiled Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen in the aftermath of the War of the Usurper.[16]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Lord Varys reports that sellsails from Myr are joining the cause of Stannis Baratheon.[17]
Varys reveals to Tyrion Lannister that he became a eunuch while he was part of a mummer's company in Myr.[18]
A Storm of Swords
When Tyrosh and Lys are on the verge of war, they both attempt to make Myr their ally.[19]
The red priest Thoros of Myr explains to Arya Stark that he had been sent to King's Landing in an unsuccesfful attempt to convert King Robert I Baratheon.[20]
A Feast for Crows
Queen Regent Cersei Lannister befriends Taena of Myr, the wife of Lord Orton Merryweather.[21]
Myr is on the verge of war with Tyrosh and Lys. They had contracted the sellsword company, the Golden Company, however the sellswords broke their contract.[22]
A Dance with Dragons
Tyrion Lannister discovers that Illyrio's manse has wine from Myr in the cellar.[23] During Young Griff's lessons with Haldon on the Shy Maid, Tyrion observes that the youth is fluent in the low dialect of Myr.[12] He also notices a Myrish carpet on the floor of a whore's bedchamber in Selhorys. The carpet is wonderful, thick and "as comforting as lie"s, but the drunken Tyrion retches onto it.[24]
The Selaesori Qhoran carries fifty Myrish carpets amongst its cargo.[25]
Davos Seaworth notices a threadbare Myrish carpet on the floor of Lord Godric Borrell’s hall in Breakwater.[26] 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.[27]
At the Wall, Jon Snow muses that glass might be of use there; Castle Black needs its own glass gardens, like the ones at Winterfell, allowing the Night’s Watch to grow vegetables even in the deep of winter. He recalls that the best glass comes from Myr, but a good clear pane is worth its weight in spice, and green and yellow glass would not work as well. If they had enough coin, the Watch could buy apprentice glass-blowers and glaziers in Myr, bring them north, and offer them their freedom for teaching their art to some of the Watch's recruits.[28]
Victarion Greyjoy captures a Myrish cog named Dove on her way to Yunkai by way of New Ghis with a cargo of carpets, sweet green wines, and Myrish lace. Her captain owned a Myrish eye, which makes far-off objects appear close, and Victarian claims it for himself.[29]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 54, Daenerys VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Map of the Free Cities
- ↑ A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book, Guardians of Order
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 8, Daenerys I.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 10, Jon II.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 2, Daenerys I.
- ↑ A Song of Ice and Fire Campaign Guide
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 5, Tyrion II.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 14, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ The Rogue Prince.
- ↑ The Princess and the Queen.
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 3, Daenerys I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 17, Jon IV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 44, Tyrion X.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 43, Arya VIII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 7, Cersei II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 22, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 27, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 9, Davos I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 29, Davos IV.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 35, Jon VII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 63, Victarion I.